Obituaries

Elizabeth Barbour

Elizabeth Barbour

May 27, 2008

Elizabeth Barbour, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27th, 2008. A recent window of Major Paul Pershing Barbour (U.S. Army, Ret.), was born in Hollis, New York on September 15, 1919. A person of extraordinary strength, character and courage, Betty Barbour successfully balanced her role as devoted army wife and mother with a life of unfailing imagination...

Gloria Miranda

Gloria Miranda

May 26, 2008

Gloria Miranda was born April 27, 1937, a long time resident of El Paso. Gloria, beloved sister, mother, friend, wife, and grandmother passed away on Monday 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother Merced Chacon Miranda and her father Juan F. Miranda. Survived by her husband Carlos Lopez, sons Jorge and Mario Miranda, brothers Juan, Genaro, and...

Alan Dee Long

Alan Dee Long

May 26, 2008

Alan Dee Long, 69, Services will be private. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Marian Long and sister Dale Long Paul. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Rosa M. Bustillos

Rosa M. Bustillos

May 26, 2008

Rosa M. Bustillos, 80. Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 12PM , Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by; husband, Jose E. Bustillos; sons, Jose L. Montañez, David Bustillos, Carlos Bustillos, and Oscar...

Juana Santos

Juana Santos

May 26, 2008

Juana Santos, 94, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, May 30, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 9:00 am, Saturday, May 31, 2008 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment: Desert View Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Socorro Ramirez. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Jessie Ann Bledsow

Jessie Ann Bledsow

May 26, 2008

Jessie Ann Bledsow, 58, passed away Monday, May 26, 2008 in El Paso. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Survived by husband, Jesse E. James; son, Henry Earl Bledsow; daughter, Falisha Milner; 4 Grandchildren; brothers, William Milner, Eddie Milner, and David Milner; and sisters, Stella Johnson, Sarah Kelly, Alice Thompson, Elsie Cooper, Gussie Lott, and Helen...

Oscar Arellano

Oscar Arellano

May 25, 2008

Oscar Arellano, Jr., 18, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2008. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 10 am Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by parents,...

Dorothy Joyce Skowlund

Dorothy Joyce Skowlund

May 25, 2008

Dorothy Joyce Skowlund, 69, Committal Service will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by husband, Ronald W. Skowlund; son, Ronald William Skowlund Jr.; daughter, Lori Ann Weissmiller; brother, George Michel; and sister Mary Roza. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Emma Balli

Emma Balli

May 24, 2008

Loving wife, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Emma Balli, 82, a life long resident of El Paso passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008. She was born and raised in El Paso to Tomas and Agustina Perez-Mendoza. A devout Catholic, her faith led her to live her life following God’s examples with endless love and acceptance to her family and...

Sarna Yvette Velazquez

Sarna Yvette Velazquez

May 24, 2008

Passed away on Saturday, 24 of May 2008. Sarna was born 29 of August in Richmond, VA. She was truly a woman of God. She enjoyed cooking and often invited friends over for Sunday dinner. She had a passion for traveling and loved to be near the ocean. Sarna served six years in the United States Army. She separated from...

Juan Olivas

Juan Olivas

May 24, 2008

Juan Olivas, 68, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Maria Olivas; his sons, Antonio, Martin, and Robert Olivas; daughters, Patricia Martinez and Carmen Almeraz; brother, Inez Olivas; sister, Ana Olivas. Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm, Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Sunset Funeral West, Chapel of Remembrance with a Vigil at 7:00...

Maria Josefina Cosio

Maria Josefina Cosio

May 24, 2008

Maria Josefina Cosio, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend joined our Heavenly Lord on May 24, 2008. We rejoice in knowing that our beloved mother is now looking over our family as an angel in Heaven. Mrs. Cosio was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. She worked...

Gustavo Gonzalez

Gustavo Gonzalez

May 23, 2008

Gustavo Gonzalez, 57, Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment: Desert View Cemetery. Survived by wife, Amalia Gonzalez; daughters, Martha, Diana, and Araceli Gonzalez. Service entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Jacquelin "Jackie" Blandin Brock

Jacquelin "Jackie" Blandin Brock

May 23, 2008

Jacquelin (Jackie) Blandin Brock, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered into the presence of her Lord on May 23, 2008. Mrs. Brock was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on August 29, 1925. She was preceded by her parents George W. Blandin and Vasta Garner Blandin, and sister Chris Blandin Proctor and her husband W.C. (Bill) Proctor, all of Wichita...

Sheila Frances Ennis

Sheila Frances Ennis

May 23, 2008

Sheila Frances Ennis; 59, passed away May 23, 2008. She is survived by her husband: Chester Ennis; parents: William and Wanda Ray; sons: Chester Ennis Jr. and William (Billie) Ennis; brother: Donald Ray ; grandson: William Ennis. Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm., on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes- West in the Chapel of Peace....

Sofia Lopez

Sofia Lopez

May 22, 2008

Sofia Lopez, 79, a long time resident of El Paso passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008. Born in Rosario, Durango to Francisco and Eugenia Duran. She will be remembered for her faith, perseverance, compassion and sense of humor. A woman after God’s own heart, who offered all she owned including her home, which served as a haven for many. She...

Beverly Wayne Stubbs

Beverly Wayne Stubbs

May 22, 2008

In loving memory Maj. Beverly Wayne Stubbs (Ret.) U. S. Army, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on May 22, 2008 at the age of 84. Wayne will be missed by many, his kind heart and gentle laugh will linger into eternity. We were blessed with Wayne on the day he was born in Munford, Texas on June 25,...

Stephen Michael Young

Stephen Michael Young

May 22, 2008

Stephen Michael Young, loved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away May 22, 2008. Steve established Young Insurance Agency in 1979 and passionately served his clients for 20 years. He was an innovator, generous to a fault and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by son, Keith Young; daughter and son-in-law, Victoria & Richard Schafer; grandchildren, Raziel...

Rumaldo Ramirez

Rumaldo Ramirez

May 20, 2008

Rumaldo Ramirez, 82, Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a vigil at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass: 9:30 am, Friday, May 23, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Antonia Ramirez; son, Luis Eugenio; daughter, Esther Ledezma and brother, Rodolfo Ramirez. Service entrusted to...

Petra Dominguez de Madrid

Petra Dominguez de Madrid

May 19, 2008

Petra Dominguez de Madrid, 79, Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a vigil at 7:00 pm. Graveside Service: 12:00 pm, Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by sons, Apolinar Madrid and Santana Madrid and daughters, Melquiades Martinez, Aurora Morales and Dora Ema Madrid. Service entrusted to Sunset...