Obituaries
Rene Diaz
December 18, 2008
Rene Diaz, 87, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Porfirio Diaz, mother, Luz Garcia, brothers, Armando, Alberto and Rogelio Diaz. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Reva Lizarraga Diaz, children, Reva Leticia Diaz- Rios, Georgina Cecilia Diaz (Vern Autrey), Federico Rene Diaz (Karen Pech) and Jaime Eduardo...
Jose Valenzuela
December 18, 2008
Jose Valenzuela, Jr., 65, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday, December 22, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Desert View Cemetery, Chaparral, New Mexico. Survived by his wife, Blanca E....
Armando Avila
December 18, 2008
Mr. Avila passed on December 18, 2008. A husband, father, son, and brother, he was born on April 25, 1947 in Juarez, Mexico. The Avila family migrated to El Paso, Texas and spent his adolescent years in the Segundo barrio. The family later settled in Sunland Park, NM. Armando was a 1966 graduate of Gadsden High School. He married and...
Vance A. Patridge
December 17, 2008
Vance A. Patridge, 75, Services are private. Survived by daughter, Rochelle Singleton and brother, Curley Patridge. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Willard L. Sample
December 17, 2008
Willard (Bill) L. Sample passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Bill was born March 8, 1923; to Aire Robert Sample and Mae (Bachus) McCullom Sample. He attended Yakima High School and enlisted in the Army Air Force Nov 1941. He served in the 3rd Commando in the Philippines in World War II in which he received numerous awards and decorations....
Lettie Lucille King
December 17, 2008
Lettie Lucille King, 80, Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service: 8:00 am, Monday, December 22, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by sons, Steven P. Skalmusky, Kenneth W. Skalmusky, and Robert A. Wilson; daughters, Patricia E. Passey, Sara L. Spackman, and Cynthia A. Leon; brothers, William...
Luiza Sookiasian
December 15, 2008
Luize Sookiasian “Luiza”, 87, Born on April 29, 1921 in Molivos, Greece, went to meet our Lord on December 15, 2008. Viewing was held on December 19 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Luize is survived by her son, Thomas Sookiasian; daughters, Theresa Meehan and Helen Ramsey; brothers, Garbis and Bogos Bartavian; 7 grandchildren and 4 great...
Mayra O. Hernandez
December 15, 2008
Mayra O. Hernandez, 38, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008. She was a long time resident of El Paso , Texas . Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her husband, Mario Hernandez; son, Mario A. Hernandez; daughters, Paola and Lilly Hernandez; parents, Alejandro and Maria Teresa Quiroga; and brothers, Miguel and Jorge Quiroga. Mayra was a remarkable woman whose presence...
Donavon G. Doerr
December 14, 2008
Donavon Doerr. Don to his many friends was born in Bloomington, Illinois September 13, 1930 to father, Otto W. Doerr and mother, Opal Berry Doerr and went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary; two sons, Chris and Glen; one grandson, three granddaughters, two grandsons by marriage, and...
Donavon G. Doerr
December 14, 2008
Donavon Doerr. Don to his many friends was born in Bloomington, Illinois September 13, 1930 to father, Otto W. Doerr and mother, Opal Berry Doerr and went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary; two sons, Chris and Glen; one grandson, three granddaughters, two grandsons by marriage, and...
Yvonne Kirk
December 13, 2008
“O how great the goodness of our God who prepareth a way for our escape from the grasp of this aweful monster." Yvonne Kirk was born in Pittsburg, OK (McAlester Metro) September 3, 1933 to Odell and Norma Kirk. He is survived by mother, Norma Kirk; brother, William O. Kirk; and sisters: Lucille Vaughn, Marie Curtis, Ernestine Williams, Elsie Meadows,...
Fernando Esparza
December 13, 2008
Fernando Esparza, 53, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2008. He was a well known educator with the University of Phoenix, CISD, and EPISD. He loved teaching and coaching in the El Paso Community. Survived in life by son, Joshua Lee Esparza, father, Jesus Esparza and his brother, Jesse Esparza. Visitation from 5:00 pm to 9:00...
LCDR Robert O. Robledo
December 12, 2008
LCDR Robert O. Robledo USN RET, “Bob”, was called up by our lord on December 12, 2008. During his 24 year tenure as an officer in the United States Navy, he received various awards for his service - but none was held as invaluable as the love of his family. Robert was a 1982 graduate of the Naval Academy and...
Josephine F. Aguillon
December 11, 2008
Josephine F. Aguillón, 93, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Mt Carmel Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Maria Aguillón, Christina Esperanza; and brothers, Carlos and Aleja Favela. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Natividad Varela
December 11, 2008
Natividad Varela, 70, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Mrs. Varela was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Community Survived by her husband; Ramon Varela, sons; Juan, Ramon, Alfredo, and Jose Luis Varela, daughters; Lilia Varela, Alicia Saenz, brother; Leobardo Arizmendez, 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00...
Shirley McKee
December 11, 2008
Shirley Jean McKee, 74, passed away on December 11, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents C.D. and Agatha Lee. She is survived by her children: Louis B. McKee, Jr., David C. McKee, and Bruce E. McKee; daughter, Karen L. McKee; sisters, Helen Phifer and Carolyn Scott. Shirley is also survived by her grandchildren, Brandon, Briana, and Julia...
Violet Voneccia Edwards - Menzer
December 10, 2008
Violet Voneccia Edwards-Menzer was born in Atlanta, Texas to Jerry Leo Edwards Sr. and Rosie Lee Edwards on June 17, 1959. She was a very strong, kind hearted, beautiful lady who was a graduate of Irvin High School. She then went on to attend the University of Syracuse where she received her Associates Degree in Business and married Lynn Arther...
Jose Antonio Loya
December 10, 2008
Jose Antonio Loya”Tony”, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at his home. Mr. Loya was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Community. He is preceded in death by his parents: Juan & Refugio Loya; brother Lorenzo Loya; sister: Ofelia Grijalva; grandchildren Sara Loya and Carlita F. Padilla. Mr. Loya is survived by...
Antonio Delgado Salazar
December 9, 2008
Salazar, Antonio D. Loving husband and father, Antonio D. Salazar, 59 went to be with the Lord Tues., December 9th 2008. He was born Jan. 23, 1949 to Antonio and Leonor Salazar in Artesia, NM. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Maria and his son, Mark. The family will receive friends Fri., Dec. 12, 2008 at Sunset...
Mary S. Golding
December 9, 2008
Mary Simeonoff Golding, 96, years old, passed away on December 9, 2008. She was born in Dacona, Colorado on December 17, 1911, and was a first generation American. She grew up in Colorado and was a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado in Greely. She worked as a medical technician prior to her marriage to Dr. Frank C. Golding...