Obituaries

Carl Edward Taylor

Carl Edward Taylor

August 16, 2008

Carl Edward Taylor (Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army-Retired) was born on September 15, 1938 in Union, W Va. He passed away on August 16, 2008 in El Paso, TX. He enjoyed a 24 year army career in which he earned the Bronze Star during the Vietnam conflict. He was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Anna Taylor, brother, Jimmy...

John H Hixon

John H Hixon

August 16, 2008

John H. Hixon, born on June 7, 1932 in LaGrange, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. Survived by his loving wife, Maxine Hunt Hixon. Son: Gregory J. Hixon and wife Dian. Grandchildren: Joshua Hixon, Paris Hixon, and Milan Hixon. Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00 pm and Funeral Service at...

SGT Kent Eric McCloskey

SGT Kent Eric McCloskey

August 14, 2008

Sergeant Kent Eric McCloskey, 27, born March 1, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington departed this world on August 14, 2008. He graduated from New Palestine High School, Indiana in 1999. Joined the U.S. Army in 2001 and was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. He served two tours in Iraq supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. McCloskey is survived by his wife Ashley,...

Gloria A. Bunyan

Gloria A. Bunyan

August 14, 2008

Gloria A. Bunyan, 61, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully after years of battling Parkinson’s at her home on August 14, 2008. Her deep love, beauty, strength, kindness, compassion and sincerity of spirit served as a lasting inspiration to all she touched through out her life. She took pleasure in the company and warmth of family and...

John Bielawski,

John Bielawski,

August 13, 2008

John Bielawski Jr., age 39, devoted Son, Brother, and Uncle died on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, following a long illness. John was preceded by his mother, Johanna’s passing earlier this spring. He is survived by his father, John; his sister, Maria and her husband, Stacy Meador and niece and nephew, Alexandra and Sean Arthur Meador; two aunts, Thea Ganslmeier of...

Roy B. Beaumont

Roy B. Beaumont

August 13, 2008

Roy B. Beaumont, born August 4, 1929, went home to be with the Lord on August 13th, 2008. Roy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired from the US Army after serving 22 years. He is survived by his daughter, Kaye Lynn Ormsby. Son-in-law, Gregory Ormsby. Grandchildren: Christopher Ormsby, Angela Ford, Shanette Beaumont, and Sherie Beaumont. Five Great-Grandchildren:...

Dorothy Betts

Dorothy Betts

August 11, 2008

DOROTHY BETTS (1918-2008) lived a full life. Departed Minnesota 1946 to travel the world as an Army wife. Retired from El Paso National Bank after a 25-year career. Wonderful wife, mother and a great friend. Predeceased by husband, Major Verdon Betts. Survived by daughter Mary; brother and sister-in-law: Marlowe and Darlene Bacon; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Pearl and Al Bjork; nephew...

Manuel Gonzalez

Manuel Gonzalez

August 11, 2008

Manny Gonzalez born September 30, 1982 passed away suddenly on August 11, 2008. Graduate of Canutillo High School, class of 2001. Preceded in death by grandmother, Esther Delgadillo, great aunt, Carmen Delgadillo. He is survived by his parents, Fernando and Josie Gonzalez, sister, Veronica and grandmother, Refugio Gonzalez. Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm, Friday, August 15, 2008 at...

Antonia Peña

Antonia Peña

August 10, 2008

Antonia Peña, 85, a life long resident of El Paso,Texas passed away on Sunday, August 10. 2008. She is survived by her sister, Victoria Lerma and family; her two brothers; Rogelio Peña and family, Jose R. Peña and family and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, August 14, 2008 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. with a vigil...

Mariano P. Alatorre

Mariano P. Alatorre

August 10, 2008

Mariano P. Alatorre born May 4, 1926 to Pura Padilla and Mariano Alatorre was a Mexican citizen until his naturalization via his service in the American Air Force during WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Mariano would work for the United States Postal Office and then venture into self-employment exploring many different avenues such as the brick, vending machine, and pay...

Angel Blancas

Angel Blancas

August 9, 2008

Angel “Sonny” Blancas, Jr. passed away August 9, 2008, in Whitter, CA with his loving wife Petra at his bedside. Sonny will truly be missed but remembered as a Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend whose loving smile and wit always kept us smiling. Sonny had been a 17 year SGT. Security Guard for Barton Security in Whittier, CA. He...

Julia Suárez

Julia Suárez

August 9, 2008

Julia Corcino Suárez joined her beloved husband of 58 years, Candido, and their daughter, Maria, in our Lord’s embrace on August 9, 2008, in El Paso, TX. She was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico on October 24, 1924. She was a proud employee of the Popular, retiring after over 20 years of service. She will always be lovingly remembered for...

Rene Peña

Rene Peña

August 8, 2008

Rene Peña, 32, passed away on August 8, 2008. Rene is survived by his parents Leonardo and Rosa Peña; children, Marcos and Natalie Peña; brother, Joel Hernandez; sister, Yvette and Rick Peña, Visitation will be held Monday, August 11, 2008 from 5-8 with a Vigil at 7pm, at Sunset Funeral West. Funeral Mass will be held 10am, Tuesday, August 12,...

Eleanor F. McCormick

Eleanor F. McCormick

August 7, 2008

We celebrate the life of Eleanor McCormick, who came to us on July 20, 1916. The many years we shared together were filled with joy, hard times and great satisfaction. Eleanor was called home on August 7, 2008. She left with the grace and dignity she lived with her whole life, and was at peace with herself and everyone she...

Marcia Jo Wills

Marcia Jo Wills

August 5, 2008

Marcia Jo Wills, 74. Services are Private. Survived by husband, Roger E. Wills; daughter, Teri Baum; mother, Charline Wallace; brother, Jack R. Jefferson; sisters, Janet Frinter, and Denise Williamson. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Jose De La Rosa

Jose De La Rosa

August 5, 2008

Long time El Paso resident Jose De La Rosa passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008. He was born in Smeltertown, TX on January 9, 1936. He was a veteran of U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War. His son; Jose Antonio and, daughter Aida preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of over 53...

Rex D. Ross

Rex D. Ross

August 5, 2008

Rex D. Ross, 60, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Survived by his wife: Mary S. Ross, daughters: Rebecca Woolsey, Meghan Ross Medina, and Emilee Ross, brother; Stephen Ross, and sisters; Maridel Wilson, Shirley Vandermeer, Shannon Brown, Patty Heinle, Sandy Bailey and 3 grandchildren. Memorial Service will be at 11 am, Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Stella Irene Bedjohn

Stella Irene Bedjohn

August 4, 2008

Stella Irene Bedjohn, 44. Visitation 6:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Funeral Service at 7:00 pm. Graveside Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, August 8, 2008 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by son: Vincent Bedjohn; daughter: Devon Duncan; parents: Boris Bedjohn and Chong Depew; brother, Michael Bedjohn; sister, Shamiran Bedjohn. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral...

Marian Long

Marian Long

August 4, 2008

Marian Keiko Long, age 67, passed away on August 4, 2008, after a valiant fight with multiple myeloma. She was born in Oceanside, CA on December 1, 1940. Marian was a graduate of San Benito High School, San Benito, TX and Baylor University, Waco, TX, with a degree in Elementary Education; and later, graduate studies in Special Education. She taught...

SGT.Jamie Gonzalez

SGT.Jamie Gonzalez

August 3, 2008

Sgt. Jaime Gonzalez, Jr., 40, born in El Paso, Texas was killed in action in Kabul, Afghanistan. He served in both the U.S. Navy and U. S. Army. He is survived by his parents: Jaime Gonzalez Sr. and Maria M. Gonzalez; wife: Erica Gonzalez; son: Jaime Ricardo Gonzalez III; daughter: Samantha Elizabeth Gonzalez; stepsons: Jacob and Christopher Villarreal, and Robert...