Obituaries
Donald L. Gilliam
May 6, 2008
Donald Gilliam, born on July 21, 1927 in Mullinville, Kansas to Otis and Edith Gilliam. Donald passed away on May 6, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. He was raised in Kansas, served in the Navy during WWII, moved to El Paso in 1972. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company for many years. Donald was a member of Queen...
Gabriel B. Silva
May 6, 2008
Gabriel B. Silva, 83, died May 6, 2008, He was Born February 26, 1925 on his parent’s farm on Limitarcita, NM. On the farm he had six brothers and one sister. In his late teens during the last year and a half of WWII, he joined the Navy and served in the Pacific. His ship engaged in battle by long...
Tessie Mae Ward
May 6, 2008
Tessie Mae Ward left this life on Tuesday, May 6th., at the age of 94. Tessie was born and raised in South Carolina, the daughter of Aaron and Mary Varn. She met Cecil Ward and they were married in March of 1924. During the war years, Cecil worked in support of the effort in the Charleston Navy Yard. After the...
King Merritt
May 6, 2008
Dr. King Merritt passed away at his home in El Paso, Texas, May 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Betty; a sister, Betty Hardy, Scottsdale, AZ; daughter, Lorraine Pepping (husband, Jim Pepping), Gilbert, AZ; son, King Merritt of El Paso and three grandsons, Brian Cohen, Adam Cohen and Billy pepping, all of Gilbert, AZ. Dr. Merritt earned his...
Fausto B. Vargas
May 5, 2008
Fausto B. Vargas, a long time resident of El Paso, Tx. passed away on May 5, 2008. He was a retired roofer and owner of his own construction company. Mr. Vargas build homes in Ft. Bliss, helped construct Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Cielo Vista Mall & Sunset Heights historical area. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Rene Ortiz
May 4, 2008
Rene Ortiz, 25, left us unexpectedly on May 4, 2008. Born in El Paso, TX. Owner of Ortiz Painting. Family and friends will miss you greatly. You are in a better place. Survived by his estranged wife, Katherine Smith, mother, Rosa M. Ortiz, father, Jose M. Ortiz, sons: Isaac Ortiz and Ivan Rene Ortiz, daughter, Iris Renee Ortiz, sisters: Karina...
Horace Paul Logan
May 4, 2008
H.P. Logan, born April 20, 1919 in Oklahoma, passed away May 4, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. H.P. was a forty three year resident of El Paso, retiring from El Paso Natural Gas Company as a senior Vice-President in 1981, after 31 years of service. H.P is survived by his wife, Jane, daughter, Shayne Kee (James), brother, Don. F. Logan...
Elvira Esther Figueroa
May 4, 2008
Elvira Esther Figueroa, 75, Visitation: 4-8 pm, with a vigil at 6pm, on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Sunset Funeral Homes-West. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 am, Thursday, May 8, 2008 at San Martin De Porres Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery: Survived by her sisters: Teresa Moreno, Candelaria Figueroa and Cristina...
John Francis Muizers
May 3, 2008
Muizers, John Francis, 91, Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside service: 1:00 pm, Friday, May 9, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Baneta Muizers; sons, Martin I., Charles D., and John H. Muizers; step-daughter, Sheila Y. Bedinghaus and sisters, Betty and JoAnne. Service entrusted...
Judith Lynn Castillo
May 3, 2008
Judith Lynn McGlothlin-Castillo Passed away Saturday, May 3 and is at peace with her husband Victor. Judy was born July, 21, 1952 in Elgin Illinois. Loving the outdoors, she was an avid hiker and backpacker, enjoying the Franklin, Gila and Lincoln Mountains. As a paramedic for more than 20 years, she not only touched, but also without a doubt, saved...
Nicole Rena Bosanko
May 3, 2008
Bosanko, Nicole Rena, 33, Services are private. Survived by daughters, Angel Rena, Crystal Lynn, Christina Marie, and Nicole Elisabeth; parents, Charles and Erika Hall; brother, Robert Wayne Hall; and grandmother, Anna Dickenherr. Service entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Esperanza S. Fierro
May 2, 2008
Esperanza S. Fierro, 86, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008. She is survived by her son Sidney Fierro, brother; Jesus Sambrano, 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008 with a Scripture Service at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-East, located at 750 N. Carolina Dr. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National...
Roberto Loya
May 2, 2008
Roberto Loya (SP4 U.S. Army) Our loving brother, passed away on May 2, 2008 at the age of 75 years. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Loya served in the U. S. Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was decorated with the Korean Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, UN Service Medal,...
Martin Chavez
May 1, 2008
Martin Chavez left us so unexpectedly- we’re still trying to make sense of it all. His spirit was so strong, but decided to be with the Lord on May 1, 2008. Martin Chavez was born in El Paso, Texas on Oct. 17, 1950. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carmen A. Chavez. He is survived by his father,...
Dolores Camacho
May 1, 2008
Dolores Camacho , 66, passed away on May 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Friday, May 2, 2008 with a Prayer Service at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service will be at 9 am Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment will be at Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by sons, Gerardo & Javier Salcido;...
Brigitte Maria Fischetti
April 29, 2008
Brigitte Maria Fischetti died unexpectedly April 29, 2008. Born on 25 April 1941 in Pirmasens, Germany and was married to CW4 Charles Fischetti for 48 years. Brigitte and Charlie lived all over the US and Germany compliments of the United States Army, until Charlie’s retirement in 1998, and then made their home in Santa Teresa, NM. In addition to her...
Rochester Johnson
April 29, 2008
Rochester Johnson, son of the late Thomas Sr. and Blanche Carrigan Johnson, was born June 9, 1930. He departed this life on April 29, 2008. Rochester served in the United States Army for twenty-five years. He received numerous awards and metals including the Silver Star for Valor, the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Metal. He retired in 1975 as...
Gloria Louise Woodard
April 29, 2008
Gloria L. Woodard, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the age of 80. Mrs. Woodard was born in Columbus, Georgia but lived most of her life in El Paso. She retired from teaching with El Paso Independent School District and remained active within the community. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband...
Leslie Allen Smith
April 29, 2008
Leslie Allen Smith, 56, Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, May 5, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by brother, William Bradford Smith; and sister, Catherine Hair. Service entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Warren E. Adams
April 28, 2008
CW4 Warren E. Adams was born on January 29, 1929 in Methuen, Massachusetts, and passed away on April 28, 2008. He retired from the US Army in 1972 with 24 years of service and worked for SAIC for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, Amelia, two sons, Carl and Melissa Adams, Steven and Laura Adams, one step-son, Jose...
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