Obituaries

Barbara J. Porter

Barbara J. Porter

August 31, 2007

Barbara J. Porter, 68, Funeral Service: 12:30 pm, Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Destiny Family Christian Center. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Caryn C. Newman and Cynthia D. Chavis; brothers, David L. Upcher and John Matlock; sisters, Lola Spraling and Louis Anne Bea. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Lucretia A. Wells

Lucretia A. Wells

August 30, 2007

Lucretia A. Wells, 94, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2007. She was a long time El Paso resident after moving here from Tucumcari, NM. She was preceded in death by husbands, Josh Babers and Clyde L. Wells and son Charles T. Babers. She is much loved and respected by her surviving children: Gen.(Ret.) Donald Babers (Marilyn), James Babers, Lucretia Wells...

Avelina O Leos

Avelina O Leos

August 30, 2007

Avelina O. Leos (Nena) joined her Devine Mercy on Thursday, August 30,2007, surrounded by the close family she loved so dearly. Nena, a lifelong El Pasoan, worked and retired from El Paso Natural Gas, a place she sincerely enjoyed working at. She devoted her life to teaching the importance of faith and the strength of God's love to her children,...

Victor Javier Saucedo

Victor Javier Saucedo

August 29, 2007

Victor Javier Saucedo, 49, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on May 19, 1958 to James V. Parker and Consuelo Saucedo Parker. He is survived by his mother, Consuelo Parker; son, Victor Javier Saucedo, Jr. and daughter, Rebecca Anderson. 3 Grandchildren and sisters, Marta Bryant and Nora...

Jose Antonio Hernandez

Jose Antonio Hernandez

August 29, 2007

Jose Antonio Hernandez Sr. “Pepe” 67 born May 10, 1940 passed away in a local hospital on August 29, 2007.He was a life long resident of El Paso, a member of the Catholic Church and a retired dedicated steel worker “La Flecha” at Border Steel Mills for 38 years. He is proceded in death by his son, Alberto Hernandez, parents...

Guadalupe Rodriguez

Guadalupe Rodriguez

August 29, 2007

Passed away on Wednesday, August 29. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso born in Smeltertown, TX on March 30, 1917. She was survived and loved by her daughter Maria Estela Franco and Andy Martinez, and her children Melinda Victoria and Juan Carlos; her son Manny Rodriguez wife Patricia Rodriguez, and their children Isabelle, Chrissy, Julie, Frankie, Manny, Jr.,...

Reyna Yanelli Guerra

Reyna Yanelli Guerra

August 29, 2007

Reyna Yanelli Guerra, 18, passed away August 29, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her parents, Santiago and Maria Guerra; brothers: Miguel, Jesus, Esteban, and Jose Ornelas; and sisters: Flor, Asuzena, and Maria Ornelas, and Neida Guerra. Visitation was held from 7-9 pm, Friday, August 31, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 9:00...

Maria Antonieta Flores

Maria Antonieta Flores

August 28, 2007

A bright shining light in our lives, Maria Antonieta (Toni) Flores, is now a brilliant star in heaven. Toni entered this world on May 15, 1949 in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and was called back home by our Lord on August 28, 2007. Toni is survived by her husband, Federico G. Flores; son, Federico Jr. and his wife, Mariana; grandchildren:...

Julian Marrufo

Julian Marrufo

August 28, 2007

Julian Marrufo, 75, passed away on , August 28, 2007. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Marrufo was preceded in death by his loving wife; Hermilinda V. Marrufo. His survivors include his son; Richard Marrufo, and daughter; Norma Murphy, sister; Carmen Griffin, 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Marrufo will be held on Friday,...

William Morrison

William Morrison

August 28, 2007

William “Bill” Elmer Morrison, 97, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Hickory Plains, Arkansas on April 14, 910 to William H. Morrison and Mary L. Kirk Morrison. He served in the US Army and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Mr. Morrison was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Refugio Bernal

Refugio Bernal

August 27, 2007

Refugio Bernal, 87, Visitation: 5-9 pm Vigil: 7 pm, Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Friday, August 31, 2007 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by sons, Arturo and Andres; daughter, Rosa Maria; and sister, Anita. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Maria "Lupe" Monarrez

Maria "Lupe" Monarrez

August 27, 2007

Maria “Lupe” Monarrez, 51, Visitation: 4 p.m-9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 31, 2007at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas Chapel. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: husband, Jose Rogelio Monarrez,; son, Pedro Escobedo, Francisco Escobedo, and Jose Rogelio Monarrez Jr.; daughter, Cindy Monarrez; parents, Raymundo...

Thelma Ivette Fierro

Thelma Ivette Fierro

August 26, 2007

Thelma Ivette Fierro, 14, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 31, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 8:00 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Inurnment: Private. Survived by: mother, Martha Chavez; father, Alfonso Fierro; brothers, Adan and Andres Chavez; sisters; Heyma Chavez, Martha Chavez, and Andrea Fierro; maternal grandparents, Efren Chavez...

Braulio Gallegos

Braulio Gallegos

August 26, 2007

Braulio Gallegos, 77, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 31, 2007 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Maria Loreto Gallegos; sons, Javier, Braulio Jr., and Luis Joel Gallegos; daughters, Irma Ofelia Gallegos, Delia Natera, Blanca Veronica Lopez, Patricia...

Donald T. Corbin

Donald T. Corbin

August 25, 2007

In Memory of a Loving Disciple, Husband, Father, and Friend, Donald Corbin, 77, passed away August 25, 2007 in El Paso, TX. He was born April 10, 1930 in Cincinatti, OH to James and Rosa Lee Corbin. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 27 1/2 years. He was a decorated veteran and completed numerous tours of duty worldwide....

Clorinda Holiday

Clorinda Holiday

August 25, 2007

Holiday, Clorinda, 51 Funeral Service: 3:00 pm, Friday, August 31, 2007 Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Private. Survived by husband, Tony; sons: Ruben, Nicholas, and Danny; daughter, Britney; brother, Tom; sisters: Andrea, Celeste,Renae, and Lynette; and stpemother, Carol.

Clyde Kenney Shirley

Clyde Kenney Shirley

August 23, 2007

Clyde K. Shirley, Lieutenant Colonel USA (RET), born in DeRidder, LA on October 12, 1935, died peacefully on August 23, 2007. Clyde loved his family, his friends, and the U.S. Military; serving proudly in diverse assignments within the United States, as well as in Europe, Korea, and Viet Nam. After retiring in 1975 he enjoyed sail boating, motorcycling, and traveling,...

Lillian V. Johnson

Lillian V. Johnson

August 22, 2007

Lillian V. Johnson, 89, longtime resident of El Paso was called to glory August 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband Lee A. Johnson and son Richard Earl. Left to cherish her memory her daughter: Gwen (Cliff) Hansberry; son: Charles M. Johnson; grandchildren: Crystal, Clifton L., Tiffany, Jessica Hansberry, Yvette (Danny) Johnson Calderon, Charles Lee and Manuel...

Eugenio Antonio Nuñez

Eugenio Antonio Nuñez

August 22, 2007

Eugenio Antonio Nuñez, 59 passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on June 24, 1948. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Nuñez was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife, Marcela Nuñez and his daughters, Jocelyn Kay Nuñez and JoAnn Jean...

Roberta (Robin) Burnette

Roberta (Robin) Burnette

August 21, 2007

Roberta (Robin) Burnette, born January 15, 1951 at Holloman AFB, left this life on August 21, 2007. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by son Tim Burnette, wife Jennifer, and grandsons Byron and Aaron, daughter Tonia Crowley and husband Jeff; and by her four sisters, Cindy Hammond, Riki Seat, Terrie Todd, Jo Runce and all their families. A...