Obituaries
George Leslie McAdams
August 30, 2008
George L. McAdams, 86, died on Saturday, August 30, surrounded by family and friends. He enjoyed life to the fullest and willingly shared his spirit of optimism with all. George was a person of integrity and was loved by many friends. He valued family above all else. George was born on August 23, 1922 in Teague, Texas, to Jesse and...
Gisele Bowden Koenig
August 29, 2008
Gisele is rejoicing in Heaven with her loved ones. Her first husband Richard Bowden began his Heavenly journey in 1969 while her second husband August Koenig left peacefully in 2004. They did it their way . . . and she helped. Gisele has three beautiful children. Gordon Bowden and his wife Charolaise, Rita Koski with her husband Walter and Malie...
Maria De Los Angeles Ramirez
August 27, 2008
Maria De Los Angeles Ramirez, 94, passed away on August 27, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Armando Ramirez; son, Fernando Ramirez; daughters, Alicia Olivares, Maria Luisa Hernandez, Minerva Brambila, Julieta Ramirez, Romelia R. Serna, Martha Ramirez and Anthelma R. Davis. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Visitation will be...
Alfredo Ortega
August 26, 2008
MSgt Alfredo Ortega, USAF (Ret), 71, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family August 26, 2008. Fred was born to the late Juan F. and Mercedes Ortega on November 10, 1936 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his son Juan F. Ortega and his siblings, Juan M., Josephine, Nabor, Porfirio, and Pasqual. Left...
Jamee M Davis
August 26, 2008
Jamee Marie Davis, 47, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2008. Jamee was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on February 27, 1961 and moved to El Paso in August of 1972. She is survived by her father, James M. (Jim) Davis, brother Arnold L. Davis, sister in law Sally Davis, three nieces, Ashleigh, Brianna and Caylee Davis and a great...
Magdaleno Ponce
August 26, 2008
Magdaleno Ponce, 78, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Survived by Wife; Dominga Ponce, son: Jose Luis Ponce, daughters; Marta Leticia Ponce-Owen, Maria Guadalupe Naugle and Ana Isabel Parks, brother; Ancelmo Ponce, sister; Maria Teresa Sanchez. Visitation 4-9 pm Friday August 29, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Vigil at 7 pm Friday, August 29, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral...
Donald D. Swope
August 26, 2008
Donald “Don” Swope, 81, born on July 5, 1927 in Oakland, California went home to join the Lord on August 26, 2008. He retired from the Army and Civil Service. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Swope and sister, Marjorie Parry. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm,...
Eric Daniel Castruita
August 26, 2008
Eric Daniel Castruita, 21, Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Friday, August 29, 2008 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 400 Rosemont. Interment: Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survived by parents, Jose Eduardo Castruita, Lilia I. Crisanto and Jose Luis Crisanto; sisters, Lizette and Leslie Castruita. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Please visit our online register book...
Ruben Anthony Soliz
August 24, 2008
On Sunday, August 24th our loving son Ruben Anthony Soliz went to rest along side of God’s right hand. Ruben was born on December 17, 1989 in El Paso, Texas. He was a 2008 graduate of Chapin High School, where as an offensive tackle for the football team he achieved All-District honorable mention as a junior and All District First...
Emilie Blanchard
August 23, 2008
Emilie “Mina” Blanchard (May 28, 1940 – August 23, 2008) Emilie Blanchard went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008. She lived a full life of courage. She was born in Czechoslovakia, immigrated to Germany as a young child after her family home was taken away from the family at the end of World War II. She...
Marta Patricia Zalace
August 22, 2008
Zalace Our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, Marta Patricia Zalace, went before us to glorify God in the heavenly choirs on August 22, 2008. She was a loving aunt and mentor to all her nieces and nephews and a source of inspiration to her many students, colleagues, and friends. We will sorely miss her tales and adventures of her...
Patrick D. Trottier
August 22, 2008
Patrick D. Trottier, 73, Services are private. Survived by wife, Karin Trottier; sons, Marty and Richie Trottier; daughter, Terre Trottier; and brothers, Wayne and David Lee Trottier. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Raymond A. Rackley
August 22, 2008
Raymond A. Rackley was born on April 25, 1919 in Hugo, Oklahoma, and passed away August 22, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. He retired from Standard Oil Refinery and Served in U.S. Army 5th Calvary from 1941-1945 in Lazon, New Guinea, Bismarck, Archipelago and the Southern Philippines. Raymond is preceded in death by Parents James & Veronah Rackley, brothers; Aaron...
Raymond A. Rackley
August 22, 2008
Raymond A. Rackley was born on April 25, 1919 in Hugo, Oklahoma, and passed away August 22, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. He retired from Standard Oil Refinery and Served in U.S. Army 5th Calvary from 1941-1945 in Lazon, New Guinea, Bismarck, Archipelago and the Southern Philippines. Raymond is preceded in death by Parents James & Veronah Rackley, brothers; Aaron...
Jesus Hernandez
August 21, 2008
Jesus “ Chiruca” Hernandez went to rest with Jesus Christ on August 21, 2008, a WWII Veteran. He was born on February 11, 1917. He is preceded in glorious death by daughter, Martha Garcia and grandson Luis Favela, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosario G. Hernandez, son; Tomas (Maria) Hernandez, daughters; Ernestina (Jose) Zubia, Yolanda...
Manuel Jimenez
August 21, 2008
Our beloved Husband, Pop, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa and TaTa, Manuel Jimenez, born August 24, 1920 was called home on August 17, 2008 surrounded by his cherished family. He was blessed to have shared his life with his loving wife of 67 years, Imelda. He was further blessed with five wonderful children; Imelda Reyes (Precilliano), Manuel Jimenez Jr. (Susie), Armando Jimenez (Julie),...
Michael R. Kirby
August 21, 2008
Michael R. Kirby, 58, passed away suddenly and peacefully early August 21, 2008, at his home in Horizon City, Texas. Mike was born to Clarence and Louise Kirby in Clovis, NM, on September 8, 1949, and was the youngest of 10 children. Mike is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 33 years, Barbara Ann, and his siblings, Lester,...
Alfonso Leonardo Collazo
August 20, 2008
Family and Friends, God blessed us with Alfonso for 16 years. Alfonso you shared your love, joy and happiness with us as well as your pain and suffering. But on May 2008, God heard your prayer and felt your tears falling from your face to his hands and you opened the door to your life and you became sealed to...
Jerome Lee Baes
August 19, 2008
Jerome Lee Baes was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 16, 1916 and went to be with his Lord on August 19, 2008. After a military career which included assignments in Panama, the Far East and Europe, he retired after 21 years reaching the rank of Major. His second career was with Region 19. He is survived by his wife...
Carla Jean Harrison
August 16, 2008
Carla Jean Harrison, 61, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008.She is survived by her sons; Robert Parker, Daniel Parker, Paul David Marvin Harrison, brother; Daniel Cochran, 5 grandchildren. Services are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home