Obituaries

Charles L. Garcia

Charles L. Garcia

November 12, 2007

Charles L. Garcia, 34, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2007. He was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and attended Parkland High School. He left his print on everyone who knew him. You could only see him as amazing, beautiful, loving and one of a kind Charlie. He was a father, spouse, brother, friend, provider and most of...

Guillermo Esparza

Guillermo Esparza

November 12, 2007

Guillermo P. Esparza, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a life long resident of El Paso, Texas. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Esparza is survived by his loving wife Connie E. Esparza, Sons: Guillermo Jr., Esteban, wife Artemis, and Pedro Esparza. Daughters: Patricia Ann Kline, husband Steward...

Josefina Martinez

Josefina Martinez

November 11, 2007

Josefina Martinez, 85, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 11:45 am Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: son, Arturo Martinez; daughter, Minerva Martinez; brother, Poncho Velasco; sister, Cristina Rodriguez and 2 grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset...

Margaret Klinikowski

Margaret Klinikowski

November 11, 2007

Margaret (Peggy) Klinikowski, age 86 was born in Roswell New Mexico on November 6. 1921. She passed away quietly in her sleep on November 11, 2007 in El Paso Texas. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and her beautiful daughter Clara Gayle Klinikowski. Peggy is survived by her loving husband, retired Air Force Colonel Walter Paul Klinikowski, her...

Robert Erwin Roach

Robert Erwin Roach

November 11, 2007

Robert Erwin Roach, 94, passed away on Sunday November 11, 2007. He was a resident of El Paso since 1951. Mr. Roach was the founder of R.E.R. Welding and Utility Contacting. He was preceded in death by his wife; Irene Roach, parents Louis and Sadie Roach, sister; Louella and brother Merwin. His survivors include sons; Bob and David Roach, daughters;...

Rosetta J. Murphy

Rosetta J. Murphy

November 11, 2007

Rosetta J. Murphy was born on November 24, 1924 and passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2007. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends whose lives she has touched in many ways. She was active in her community, performing volunteer work for various agencies. She is survived by her three sons, Rogelio S. Grant, Roberto S. Grant,...

Marion G. McCarthy

Marion G. McCarthy

November 10, 2007

Marion G. McCarthy, age 92 was born in Caribou, Maine on December 27, 1914, the daughter of Lillian E. Caulkins and Arthur L. Carter. She left this life on November 10, 2007 and went to join our Lord; she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She touched the hearts of many with her warm and beautiful spirit...

Amelia F. Pavia

Amelia F. Pavia

November 10, 2007

Amelia F. Flores went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2007 at the age of 78 years. Amelia loved her family dearly and enjoyed cooking and baking for them. Amelia is survived by her children, Mary Ann Pavia (Manuel), Ray Pavia Jr. (Emilia), Angie Gabaldon (Eddie), Paul Pavia (Eva), Lisa Vigil (Bob), Margie Haslow (Greg) and John Pavia;...

Petra Aleman

Petra Aleman

November 10, 2007

Aleman, Petra, 85, Visitation: 2-9 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by: son; Rafael Aleman, daughters; Maria Guerrero, Maria Dolores Guerrero, and Josefina Gonzales. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Enrique Valentin Huereca

Enrique Valentin Huereca

November 10, 2007

Enrique Valentin Huereca, 26, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 17, 2007 at San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Melissa Huereca; parents, Enrique & Maria Huereca; daughter, Elysia Huereca; sisters: Lena Huereca & Rebecca Huereca. Services entrusted...

Arturo Dominguez

Arturo Dominguez

November 9, 2007

Arturo Dominguez, 45, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2007. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and a member of the Catholic Church. His survivors include his loving wife: Sandra Dominguez, son; Gabriel I. Dominguez, daughters; Daisy A. Dominguez and Stephanie Loa, parents; Lorenzo and Estela Dominguez, brother; Lorenzo Dominguez Jr., sisters; Leticia Del Hierro, Carmen Melendez...

Albert T. Ernst

Albert T. Ernst

November 9, 2007

Ernst, Albert T., 66, Visitation: 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 9:30 am, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: son Tony Ernst and daughter Michela Bennett; brother Alvin Ernst. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Betty J. Flowers

Betty J. Flowers

November 9, 2007

Betty J. Flowers,62, passed away November 9, 2007. She was born on August 20, 1945 in El Paso, Texas to Jesse H. Parks Sr., and Mattie B. Parks. She was the third of thirteen children. She graduated from Bel-Air High School and attended El Paso Community College receiving her Associates Degree in Psychology. She also attended Park College receiving her...

Mariano Julio Varela

Mariano Julio Varela

November 7, 2007

Varela, Mariano Julio, 60 God has chosen to take this gentle Giant to be with Him on Nov. 7, 2007, Mariano Varela, Jr. (Butch) survived by his wife Martha G. Varela, his children: Virginia Varela, Mariano Varela III, Martha S. Varela, Jorge Varela, Patricia Maese-Lea, Mario Varela. He is also survived by his sisters Martha A. Varela-Serrao, Ginger Varela-Mc Girr,...

Victor Adolfo Rubio

Victor Adolfo Rubio

November 7, 2007

Victor Adolfo Rubio, 20, Visitation: was held from 4-9 pm, Thursday, November 8, 2007, at Sunset Funeral Homes-West with a Rosary at 7 pm. Funeral Mass: 1:00 pm, Today, Friday, November 9, 2007 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment: Private. Survived by his parents, Victor Adolfo and Carmen Rubio; brother, Luis Alberto Rubio; sister, Carmen Rubio; paternal grandparents, Rosario...

Esteban Casas

Esteban Casas

November 7, 2007

Esteban Casas, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on March 3, 1918 in Durango, Durango, Mexico to Esteban Casas and Beatriz Casas Mora. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a custodian with the El Paso Independent School District. Preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Beatriz...

Dorothy Lee Gregory

Dorothy Lee Gregory

November 6, 2007

Dorothy (Lee) Gregory was born on March 10, 1921 in Orange, Texas to Leola Johnson. She passed away on November 6, 2007 at the age of 86. She was raised in Orange, Texas where she met and married her life-long partner, Rev. Henry A. Gregory in June, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas. Dorothy accompanied her husband, a member of the...

Richard H. Schweiss

Richard H. Schweiss

November 6, 2007

Schweiss, Richard H., 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 16, 1934 and was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a Switchman for the Railroad. He is survived by his loving wife, Edith Y. Schweiss, sons, John A. Schweiss, Herman W. Schweiss, and Richard H....

Margarita D. Acosta

Margarita D. Acosta

November 5, 2007

Margarita D. Acosta, 81, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2007. She was a long time resident of El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Acosta is preceded in death by husband Enrique Acosta whom she was married to for over 55 years. She is survived by her sons: Enrique E. Acosta Jr., Ruben Acosta & David Acosta; daughters: Yolanda Drisdale & Elvira...

Anna Jo Thompson

Anna Jo Thompson

November 5, 2007

Anna Jo Davis Thompson, 86, died at Monte Vista Retirement Community shortly after midnight on November 5, 2007. Born October 13, 1921 to Dr. and Mrs. Jay Davis, Anna Jo was a proud El Pasoan. She attended Gadsden Elementary school, Radford School for Girls, and graduated from Austin High School in 1939. She pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority in Maryland...