Obituaries
Pedro Juan Laboy-Colon
August 12, 2009
Pedro Juan Laboy-Colon. 85 passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Juan Laboy and Afortunata Colon Laboy. Pedro served in the U.S. Army and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Survived by son: Danny Laboy; daughters: Betty, Olga, Aquilda, and Guadalupe Laboy, and Maria Flores. 20...
Frank J Kowalski
August 11, 2009
Frank J. Kowalski passed away on August 11th, 2009 after a short illness. He was 74 years old. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Kristine and spouse Mike Horton, son Joseph and spouse Lisa Kowalski, daughter Karen and spouse Tom Wilson, son Thomas and spouse Connie Kowalski, daughter Mary Pat Boyce, 11 grandchildren: Angela, David, Jason, Aaron, Rebecca,...
Carl E. Swiger
August 10, 2009
Carl Edward Swiger passed quietly at his home in El Paso on August 10, 2009. Known as Bob to friends and family, he was born September 30, 1930 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Ray and Pauline Swiger. Enlisting in 1947 with the United States Army, he served with the Military Police at Sugamo Prison, Japan. A career soldier, he also...
Iva Mahoric
August 9, 2009
Iva Marie Mahoric, 86. A Committal Service will be held at 9:30 am, Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Sheryle Gouker; brothers, Keith, Jack, Lyle, Don, and Earl Craighton; sisters, Merna Barney, Donna Bryant, and Sharon Ruth. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Marye Jane E. McNamara
August 9, 2009
Marye Jane E. McNamara, 81, Committal Service: 10:30 am, Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Barbara Kulp, Patricia Perry, and Susan; Orr. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Elviro Diaz
August 8, 2009
Elviro Diaz, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Survived by his wife; Maria Del Refugio Diaz; sons; Zenon Diaz Marquez, Miguel Diaz Marquez, Oscar Diaz, and Isai Rangel; daughters; Sandra, and Claudia Diaz Marquez; brothers; Tomas, and Luis Diaz; sisters; Manuela, Ramona, Elvira, Rumalda, Socorro, Luciana, Concepcion, and Guadalupe Diaz, 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m....
Bertha Aranda
August 8, 2009
Bertha Aranda, 62, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Survived by her husband; Sergio Aranda, sons; Sergio Rene, Luis Alberto, Jorge Humberto and Cesar Raul Aranda, brother; Melchor Saenz, sisters; Estela, Josefina, and Elsa Saenz, 13 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August...
Elena Gutierrez Reyes
August 8, 2009
Elena Gutierrez Reyes, 82, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009. She is survived by her Husband; Alfredo Reyes, Sr., sons; Alfredo Reyes Jr., and Robert Reyes, daughters Dora Luz Porras and Gloria Reyes Molinar, sisters; Soledad Gutierrez, Esther Delgado and 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm...
Guadalupe Aguilera
August 8, 2009
Guadalupe Aguilera, 93, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Survived by her son; Daniel Aguilera, daughter; Margarita Aldaz. 8 grandchildren, and several great and great- great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m....
Carlos Jacobo
August 7, 2009
Carlos Jacobo, 44, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2009. He is survived by his mother; Bernarda Jacobo, son Charles Jacobo, brothers; Jose and Bernardo Jacobo and sisters; Martha Flores, Gabriela Baldwin, Alma Rosa Webb, Sylvia O‘Brien, Maria Banuelos and Carmen Muñoz. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm at...
Patricia "Patsy" Elliott
August 7, 2009
Patricia (Patsy) Beal Kimball Elliott passed away August 7, 2009 after a long illness. Patsy was born March 28, 1940 in El Paso, TX. She was known for her red hair and Texas twang. She graduated from Midland High school, where she met her husband, and after marriage they moved to El Paso in 1959 where their education could continue....
Arurora Apodaca Luna
August 6, 2009
Aurora Apodaca Luna passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2009 in her home. Her life totally revolved around her four children and her love for them. She is survived by her daughters Chris, Carol and Peggy and her son Rick. Also dearly beloved were her three grandchildren Ashlee, Gerard and Garrett and great grandson Gianni. Very important to her...
Rodolfo Colmenero
August 6, 2009
Rodolfo Colmenero, 73, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009. He is survived by his sons; Rodolfo Phillip and Joseph Alexander Colmenero, brother; Luis Carbajal sisters; Inez Chavez, Dolores Thomas, and Josefina Granillo, 2 grandchildren, Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will...
Maria Isabel Morales
August 6, 2009
Maria Isabel Morales, 77, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009. She is survived by her sons: Maximo, Manuel, Hector, and Eloy Morales, daughter: Dora Castillo, 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service will be...
Jose Luis Lopez
August 5, 2009
Jose Luis Lopez, 52, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2009. Survived by his Parents; Manuel and San Juana Lopez, son; Jose Luis Lopez Jr., sisters; Maria Elena Trevizo, Leticia Lascano, and Rosario Valencia, 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2009 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral...
Pedro G. Grijalva
August 4, 2009
Pedro G. Grijalva passed away August 4, 2009 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his brothers John and Isidro Grijalva, his children – Pete Grijalva Jr., David T. Grijalva, Virginia Wells, Eva Melendez and Victor Grijalva, his grandchildren – Erika Grijalva, Rene Grijalva, Diana Grijalva, Stacey Grijalva, Sabrina Wells and Victoria Ferguson, and his great –grandsons – Angel...
Jerry June Calloway
August 4, 2009
Jerry June Calloway, 73, Visitation: 10:00 am to 12:15 pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeastwith Scripture Service at 12:15 pm. Committal Service: 1:00 pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Mildred Calloway; son, Sidney Calloway; and daughter, Carolyn Calloway. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Judy Vasquez
August 4, 2009
Judy Vasquez, 58, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. She is survived by her Husband; Cesar Vasquez, mother; Earline Keith, sons; Thomas and Raymond Vasquez, daughters; Rachel Stulce and Kerrie Porcher, brother; Jerry Keith and sister; Wanda Gadbury and 8 grandchildren.. Visitation will bet from11 am to 1 pm on Friday, August 7, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750...
Irma F. Barrett
August 3, 2009
Irma Fernandez Barrett’s life journey on this earth ended on August 3,2009, at the age of 62, while surrounded by a loving family and friends. She was born on September 18, 1946 and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was a member of the Austin High School class of 1966 and graduated from UTEP with a Bachelors Degree...
Robert Francis Komp
August 3, 2009
Robert Francis Komp, (89) devoted husband, dedicated father, caring grandfather, and proud great grandfather, passed away at home August 3, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ethel D Komp (85); daughters, Janice K Stone, Dona L McNeely, Norma Carole Hughey; sons, Richard P Komp, Robert Frank Komp; 21 Grandchildren; and 31 Great Grandchildren. The Family wishes...


