Obituaries
Armando Sanchez
February 6, 2009
Armando (Guero) Sanchez Sr. was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. He was born on October 13, 1932. After he graduated from Jefferson High School in 1952 he joined the United States Air Force and served for 8 years. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and received the UN Svc. Medal, Korean Svc. Medal with G/Leaf. He...
Maria Elena Torres
February 6, 2009
Maria Elena Torres, 60, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Torres, and her son, Ruben Torres. She is survived by her sons; Isidro, Jaime & Miguel Torres; daughters; Frances Gibson & Nancy Torres; brothers, Rodolfo, Jesus “Chuy”, Arturo, Eddie, Manuel, Raymundo & Joe Hernandez; sisters, Lorenza Arrendo, Emma Hernandez & Patricia Calderon;...
Carolyn C. Pratt
February 5, 2009
Carolyn C. Pratt was born on February 7, 1925 and departed this life on February 5, 2009. What a beautiful, kind, gracious, and loving soul! Carolyn grew up on Long Island, Glen Cove, New York, and met her future husband, Charles Pratt, Jr., at Virginia State in Petersburg, VA. After a 7-year courtship, anchored in faith, they married in New...
Olga Yvonne Reyes
February 5, 2009
Olga Reyes beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away at hone after a tough battle with cancer. Olga was born in El Paso, T and attended Alamo Elementary school and was a proud graduate of Bowie High School class of 60. She went on to graduate from EPCC. Olga is preceded in death by her parents Balbino and Maria...
Arturo Andrade
February 5, 2009
A celebration in Heaven The Rev. Arturo “Pete” Andrade entered into his Savior’s arms on February 5, 2009. Pete was born on April 8, 1929, in Panama Canal Zone, Panama, to Arturo and Ana Andrade. He lived his life in the service of the Lord. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Barbara, children; David Andrade (Gina) ,...
Charles T. Banks
February 4, 2009
Charles T. Banks, 83, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Funeral Service at 6:00 pm. Committal services: 11:00 am, Monday, February 9, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Ana Maria Alderete; sons, James Maurice Banks, Charles T. Banks, Guadalupe Banks, Lorenzo Banks, Manuel Banks, and Jose Luis Alderete; and daughters,...
Clara C. Rodriguez
February 4, 2009
Clara C. Rodriguez was born in El Paso, TX on August 3, 1929 and went to be with our Lord on February 4, 2009. She was a woman of great faith and conviction. She was a life long member, elder, and servant of El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church. Clara was also active in many community organizations. She was a fun...
Alberto Gonzalez
February 3, 2009
Alberto Gonzalez, 40, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Survived by parents; Manuel and Eduwiges Gonzalez, brother; Manuel Gonzalez, sisters; Dolores Gonzalez, Teresa Vargas, Martha Resendez, Irene Martinez, Maggie Talamantes, Gloria Garcia, Margie Loy and Veronica Reveles. Visitation will be February 6, 2009 from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N. Carolina Dr....
Mary C. Hibbert
February 2, 2009
Mary C. Hibbert, 87, Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Survived by her son, Richard B. Hibbert; daughter, Nancy Hibbert. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Maria Lourdes "Lulu" Lopez
February 2, 2009
Maria Lourdes Lopez (65). Funeral: Sunset Funeral Home (480 N. Resler) Feb. 4, 2009 from 4-8 pm. Mass: St. Judas Church Feb. 5, 2009 at 1:00 pm. LuLu deja a hijos, nietos, yernos, sobrinos, y una larga lista de amistades. Madre sabemos que ya estas en un lugar mejor en el cielo reuniendote que otros seres queridos pero ya te...
Edmundo Corral
February 2, 2009
Edmundo “Mundo” Corral entered God’s Kingdom after a long fight with heart problems on Monday, February 2, 2009. He was born on June 4, 1943 in El Paso, TX, to the late Roman and Santos Corral. Mundo worked many years with the El Paso Times and was a proud Tigua Tribal Elder. He is survived by his loving and devoted...
Judy Barry Putnicki
February 1, 2009
Judy Barry Putnicki (54) went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2009. Judy died with grace and dignity with her husband at her bedside after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Socorro, NM on November 12, 1954 and lived in El Paso since 1956. Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Marrietta Sampson Barry,...
Maywood Brandon Rogala
February 1, 2009
Maywood Brandon was born August 6, 1908, on the small family farm near The Stocks in Alberta, Canada. She was raised on the homestead by her parents and worked and played with three brothers and one sister. In her early adult years she graduated from a teacher’s college and educated children in a one room schoolhouse in Canada. In 1929...
Eusebia Amparan
February 1, 2009
Eusebia Amparan, 69. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes -Northeast. Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by husband, Salvador Amparan; sons, Jose Antonio Amparan and Ricardo Amparan; daughter, Maribel...
Robert Lang Eberhardt
January 31, 2009
Robert Lang Eberhardt, 71, of El Paso, TX, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died January 31, 2009. Most beloved companion of Nancy Siena Sandberg, son of the late Paula and Ted Eberhardt, brother of the late Lee Lang Tatala (Mil), loving Father of three daughters, Marie Eberhardt, Jennifer Sandberg Heidi Knight, and granddaughter Kaitlyn Knight. Nephew of the late Stephanie Lang...
Edwin Daniel Furth
January 31, 2009
Edwin Daniel Furth, 41. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes -Northeast. Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm, Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 9:45 am, Friday, February 6, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife: Marie Furth; son: Michael Edwin Furth; daughter: Meagan Elizabeth Furth; mother: To-Nhu Furth;...
Juan F. Soto
January 30, 2009
Juan F. Soto, 80, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009. He is Survived by his wife: Elvira V. Soto, Sons; John F. Soto Jr., and Salvador Soto, daughter; Lucia Soto Silva, brother; Willie Soto and sisters; Mary Timmons, Irma Gatzka and Anita Feathers. Visitation will be 4-9 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm...
Felicitas V. Martinez
January 30, 2009
Felicitas Martinez, 92, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009. She is survived by her sons; Humberto Ogaz, Tony and Jose Luis Martinez and daughters; Teresa Contreras and Cata Muñoz. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm today at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N. Carolina, with a Vigil beginning at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be at San Antonio de Padua Catholic...
Tomas Resendez
January 29, 2009
Tomas Resendez, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009. He is survived by his sons; Jesus, Francisco, Manuel, Alberto, Tomas and Carlos Resendez, daughters; Josefina Gutierrez and Guadalupe Reyes. All services are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.
Sally Vivian Payne
January 29, 2009
Sally Vivian Payne of El Paso, TX passed away on Thursday, January 29th, 2009. Truly courageous to the end, she was full of hope, for both her future, and that of this great new political administration. We are so very saddened that she didn’t get to finish her story. Sally was born in Rochester, NY on September 1, 1957, the...