Obituaries
Carmen S. Brodehl
February 10, 2009
Carmen S. Brodehl, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother and sister peacefully joined our Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. She was a life long resident of El Paso and a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was a health care provider with Hotel Dieu and Providence Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her children, Benjamin...
Ramiro C. Corona
February 10, 2009
Ramiro C. Corona, 67 passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in El Paso. He was a resident of El Paso for 45 years and a member of the Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Sara G. Corona; sons, Ramiro C. Corona, Jr. and Roberto Mendoza. Daughters, Sara Corona, and Linda Corona Ortiz; grandchildren, Jesus Manuel Serafin Jr., Devan Flores, Stephanie...
Maria Estella Burciaga
February 10, 2009
Maria (Mary) Estella Burciaga was called to eternal rest by our heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Mary was a lifelong resident of the Anthony valley. As a loving and adoring mother her greatest gift to us was her true passion for you Oh Lord....
Peter Max Rivera
February 10, 2009
Peter-Max Rivera passed away on February 10, 2009, peacefully from the arms of his loving family and friends to the loving arms of his LORD. He was born May 10, 1967 in El Paso to Irma Hernandez and Manny Rivera. He is preceded in death by his maternal (Ponce) and paternal grandparents, Uncle Max, Cousin James and his uncles, aunts,...
Robert Ruben DeSantiago
February 10, 2009
Robert Ruben DeSantiago, 42, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. He is survived by his Parents: Fidel and Irene DeSantiago, brothers; Benjamin & Francisco DeSantiago, two daughters and one son. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass will...
Jose Pilar Ramos
February 9, 2009
Pilar Ramos, 79, joined his Heavenly Father on February 9, 2009, in El Paso, Texas. He was born October 12, 1929 in Paral, Mexico to Pascual and Beatriz Ramos. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Refugio Ramos. Left to cherish his memory are his children and their spouses, Manuel (Maria), Beatriz (Bob), Alfredo (Laura), Juan Enrique (Sofia),...
Fernando Fuentes
February 9, 2009
Fernando Fuentes (PE) “Fernie”, 81, born Sept 8, 1927 passed away peacefully at home on Feb 9, 2009 with his wife at his side. Fernie met his soul-mate Anita, here in El Paso and they were married for 54 years. Fernie was a proud Bowie Bear, Class of ’45 and served in the Marines Corps and Reserves for 24 years...
Maria V. Diaz
February 7, 2009
Maria V. Diaz, 77. Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Committal Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughter: Graciela Diaz; Sisters: Frances Goethals and MaryLou Ramirez. Services entrusted...
Erna P. Thorne
February 7, 2009
Erna P. Thorne, 86, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009. She was a long time resident of El Paso, TX. She was also a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church for 31 years, and was the church secretary for 10 years. Mrs. Thorne is survived by her husband; Thomas E. Thorne Jr., daughter; Diane Orr, brother Leonard Weber,...
Arthur C. Stafford
February 7, 2009
Arthur C. Stafford (M/Sgt. Ret.) 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Feb. 7, 2009. He is survived by his spouse, Denyse, children - Bernard Stafford, Elizabeth Smith, Patrick Stafford, Anne Axmann, Bernadette Hudson, Christine Wathen, and Phillip Stafford, thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He was a WWII and Vietnam veteran. To his family, he was not...
Rebecca D. De La Cruz
February 7, 2009
Rebecca D. De La Cruz (Nana), beloved mother, sister, grandmother and greatgrandmother, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband; Hilario and son; Alfredo (Belis) De La Cruz. Her survivors include two sons; Roberto and Lorenzo De La Cruz, one brother; Aurelio Dominguez, nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and...
Leslie Roman Santana
February 6, 2009
Leslie Roman Santana, 55. Committal Service: 10:30 am, Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughter: Leslie Renee Beavers; Brothers: Steven, Manuel, Robert, Salvador Santana, and Rafael Santana Perez. Sisters: Jenny Rodriguez, Sonia Marshall, Tina Najera, and Rosemary Santana. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Maria Socorro Lardizabal
February 6, 2009
Maria Socorro Varela Lardizabal She is survived by her three sisters, two sons, and family: Vicenta, Bernarda, Camerina, Jesus, Ricardo, Sandra, Erika, Andy, Mark, Dana, Lynn Ann, David, Ernesto, Kelsey, Xochitl, Areli, Imogen, and Eddie. She was a loving, funny, and generous person that positively impacted many lives. We'll always love you. Visitation is from 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, February 11,...
Luz M. Flores
February 6, 2009
Maria de la Luz Marquez Flores, age 96, joined our Heavenly Father and beloved husband on February 6, 2009, in El Paso, Texas. She was born January 29, 1913 in Smeltertown/El Paso, Texas to Miguel Prieto Marquez and Maria Garcia Marquez. Luz was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Luis A. Flores. She was a lifetime member...
Armando Sanchez
February 6, 2009
Armando (Guero) Sanchez Sr. was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. He was born on October 13, 1932. After he graduated from Jefferson High School in 1952 he joined the United States Air Force and served for 8 years. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and received the UN Svc. Medal, Korean Svc. Medal with G/Leaf. He...
Maria Elena Torres
February 6, 2009
Maria Elena Torres, 60, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Torres, and her son, Ruben Torres. She is survived by her sons; Isidro, Jaime & Miguel Torres; daughters; Frances Gibson & Nancy Torres; brothers, Rodolfo, Jesus “Chuy”, Arturo, Eddie, Manuel, Raymundo & Joe Hernandez; sisters, Lorenza Arrendo, Emma Hernandez & Patricia Calderon;...
Carolyn C. Pratt
February 5, 2009
Carolyn C. Pratt was born on February 7, 1925 and departed this life on February 5, 2009. What a beautiful, kind, gracious, and loving soul! Carolyn grew up on Long Island, Glen Cove, New York, and met her future husband, Charles Pratt, Jr., at Virginia State in Petersburg, VA. After a 7-year courtship, anchored in faith, they married in New...
Olga Yvonne Reyes
February 5, 2009
Olga Reyes beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away at hone after a tough battle with cancer. Olga was born in El Paso, T and attended Alamo Elementary school and was a proud graduate of Bowie High School class of 60. She went on to graduate from EPCC. Olga is preceded in death by her parents Balbino and Maria...
Arturo Andrade
February 5, 2009
A celebration in Heaven The Rev. Arturo “Pete” Andrade entered into his Savior’s arms on February 5, 2009. Pete was born on April 8, 1929, in Panama Canal Zone, Panama, to Arturo and Ana Andrade. He lived his life in the service of the Lord. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Barbara, children; David Andrade (Gina) ,...
Charles T. Banks
February 4, 2009
Charles T. Banks, 83, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Funeral Service at 6:00 pm. Committal services: 11:00 am, Monday, February 9, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Ana Maria Alderete; sons, James Maurice Banks, Charles T. Banks, Guadalupe Banks, Lorenzo Banks, Manuel Banks, and Jose Luis Alderete; and daughters,...


