Obituaries

Walter Wayne Kraften

Walter Wayne Kraften

April 28, 2008

He was a first generation American born to Lithuanian immigrants in Syksville, Pennsylvania. As a young man he worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania until he first joined the service at 16. During his military career, he boxed, played baseball, and was an expert marksman. At the beginning of World War II, he was stationed at Ft. Hickham on...

Shari Lynn Croom

Shari Lynn Croom

April 27, 2008

Shari Lynn Croom, beloved sister, mother and aunt, passed away on Sunday, April 27th 2008 at the age of 53. Shari was a graduate of Bel Air High School and attended UTEP prior to joining the armed forces, from which she retired in 2005. Shari is survived by her devoted son, Michael Croom of San Diego, CA, sister Debra Thornton...

Alfredo Arrigucci

Alfredo Arrigucci

April 27, 2008

Alfredo Arrigucci, 78, passed away on April 27, 2008. A longtime resident of El Paso, He was born, raised and lived for many years in San Elizario, Texas where he owned a cotton farm. Mr.Arrigucci was very active in San Elizario civic affairs, and served as president of the San Elizario School Board. From 1967-1974, he was Executive Director of...

Else Caplinger

Else Caplinger

April 26, 2008

Else Caplinger, 78, passed away on April 26, 2008. She is survived by her close friend, Bud Thoenen; son Edward F. Moreau (wife Deborah), sister; Berta Kohler; grandchildren, James, Jason, and Justin Moreau; great grandchild, Alexia Moreau; and niece, Helga Dodge (husband Rod). Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ignacia M. Munoz

Ignacia M. Munoz

April 25, 2008

Ignacia Munoz, 77, a former long time resident of El Paso who moved to Las Cruces, NM, and lived there the past 6 years, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008 after a long illness. Born in Van Nuys, CA to Jose and Cruz Morales. Although her education was limited, being self-taught, she became well-known for her outstanding faith and...

Ralph James DeRubeis

Ralph James DeRubeis

April 25, 2008

Dr. Ralph James DeRubeis was called to be with our Lord on April 25, 2008. He was born in Tussio, Italy on October 1, 1925 and was baptized Domenico Adriano Raffaele Angelo Teodoro DeRubeis but was affectionally known as “Ralph”. He came to the United States at age 4 and grew up in River Rouge, Michigan. He was drafted into...

Guadalupe C. Frietze

Guadalupe C. Frietze

April 25, 2008

Guadalupe C. Frietze was born in La Mesa, New Mexico, on December 13, 1919 and went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2008 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albino Frietze and sisters, Alicia Ortega and Martha Chavez. She is survived by her four daughters, Martina Calderon, Susie Franco, Georgina...

Victoria Ruezga Ybarra

Victoria Ruezga Ybarra

April 24, 2008

Victoria Ruezga Ybarra, 90, Visitation: 9:30 to 11:00 am, Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Grandview Baptist Church with a Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 am. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by brother, Ursulo R. Ybarra; sisters, Lupe I. Flores and Maria Y. Onate. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Charles Oliver Tarpley

Charles Oliver Tarpley

April 23, 2008

You’ve reached a better place and now you can rest but we can never say good-bye…Charles Oliver Tarpley II passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008. He was born in Los Angeles, California on August 30, 1970 and raised in Compton. He started his life here in El Paso in 1987 and attended Coronado High. He worked for C.F. Jordan and...

Pedro "Pete" M. Gomez

Pedro "Pete" M. Gomez

April 23, 2008

Pedro “Pete” M. Gomez, 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. He was a long time resident of El Paso. “Pete” proudly served his country for 26 years before he retired from the U. S. Army, among his Medals are the National Defense Service Medal W/OLC and Army commendation Medal W/OLC. Pete is survived by his loving wife of...

Luis Angel Saenz

Luis Angel Saenz

April 23, 2008

Luis Angel Saenz a U.S Army veteran died on April 23 in Philadelphia PA. He was 46 and lived in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his parents Jesus and Maria Saenz, daughter; Joy Saenz, granddaughter Serenity Sunflower Gaskin, and siblings: Mary, Jesus, Maggie, Juan and Connie, aunt & uncle Andrea & Francisco Cazarez, many cousins, nieces, nephews. Visitation will be...

Elvira Ruvalcaba

Elvira Ruvalcaba

April 22, 2008

Elvira Ruvalcaba, 82, She is survived by her son: Amado Ruvalcaba; daughters: Maria Ruvalcaba, Sofia Ruvalcaba, Maria Elena Castañeda, Ricarda Aroz, Martha Gonzalez, Susana Quintana, Elvira Vasquez, and Patricia Vasquez. Visitation will be held from 3 – 9 pm, Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 9:30 am, Thursday, April 24,...

Howard Lewis Naylor

Howard Lewis Naylor

April 21, 2008

Naylor, Howard L., 49, Visitation: 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Service: 12:00 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by mother: Susan Naylor; daughters: Denise, Desiree, and Dakota Naylor; step-daughter: Daniela Courtney; brothers: Robert Jr. and George Naylor; and sister: Ann Rodriguez. Service entrusted...

Diana Teresa Fuentes

Diana Teresa Fuentes

April 21, 2008

Diana Teresa Fuentes, 35, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008. Ms. Fuentes was a longtime resident of El Paso, Tx and was a student at the University of Texas at El Paso. She is survived by her mother, Dolores Fuentes; sister, Flor Fuentes; her loving dog, Princess; nephews, Christian Acevedo, Fernando Acevedo & Andrew Kim; brother-in-law, Raymond Kim; uncles,...

Susie I. Taylor

Susie I. Taylor

April 21, 2008

Susie I. Taylor, 94, was born in El Paso, Texas on May 24, 1913 to Enriquetta Rios and Robert Immekus. She passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008. Susie is survived by her sons, Thermon, Robert, and Jim Taylor; her daughter, Sandra; grandchildren, Tommy, Michael, Debra, Keith, Kimberly, Kennon, Cheryl, Sharon, Jimmy, Stephen, Lindsy; 20 great grandchildren. Visitation will be...

Concepcion C. Gonzales

Concepcion C. Gonzales

April 20, 2008

Concepcion C. Gonzales, 99, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008. She was a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband: Benito Gonzales; sons: Victor Gonzales & Alex Gonzales; daughters: Carmen Gonzales, Frances Gonzales & Tomasa Troncoso & parents: Vidal & Sarita Cabrera. Mrs. Gonzales is survived by her sons Martin Gonzales (Martha), Agustin...

Manuela Nieto Beltran

Manuela Nieto Beltran

April 19, 2008

Manuela Nieto Beltran, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008. She is survived by son: Raul Beltran; Daughters: Delia Franco, Dolores Prieto & Margie Mapes; Brothers: Jose Nieto & Ricardo Nieto; Sisters: Maria, Ysabel, Margarita, Lupe, Rosa Maria & Nena; Grandchildren: Ruly Beltran, Steven Beltran, Ruben Prieto, Sandra Larson, April Nervais, Amy Deluna, Stephanie Hernandez, Valerie Mapes & Sonye...

Stuart Fletcher Hutson

Stuart Fletcher Hutson

April 18, 2008

Stuart Fletcher Hutson, 85, He is survived by his wife Patricia Jane McAlmon Hutson; Sons: Christopher Hutson Peabody and Stuart McAlmon Hutson; daughters: Lucinda Hutson, Cynthia Hutson Forney and Veronica Skidmore. 8 Grandchildren. No services will be held.

Maria Teresa Espinosa

Maria Teresa Espinosa

April 18, 2008

Maria Teresa Espinosa, 86, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. She was born on March 27, 1922 in Cordova, Veracruz. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She worked at Luby’s Cafeteria and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Espinosa was a very loving and caring person and will be...

Kum Cha Verhoff

Kum Cha Verhoff

April 18, 2008

Verhoff, Kum Cha (Yi), 67, Visitation: 5:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2008 with 6:00 pm, Korean prayer service at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Memorial Mass: 10:00 am, Friday, April 25, 2008 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church. No graveside services due to possible interment in Columbus, Ohio. Survived by husband, Gerald Verhoff and sister, Chil Cha Yi. The family asks that...