Obituaries

Hans Uwe Aeckerle

Hans Uwe Aeckerle

June 4, 2008

Hans Uwe Aeckerle passed away in his home after a lengthy illness. His parents were Nial and Margarete Southard. He is survived by his sister, Sylvia Fifield; his nephew, Phillip Fifield; and his grandnieces, Kaitlin and Kristin Fifield, all of El Paso. Hans served in the US Army, during that time he received the Purple Heart for injuries received in...

Rodolfo "Rudy" David Ortega

Rodolfo "Rudy" David Ortega

June 4, 2008

Rodolfo (Rudy) D. Ortega, beloved father and grandfather entered into the Kingdom of heaven on June 4, 2008, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Ortega was born to Julian and Jovita Ortega on September 6, 1937. Rudy as affectionately known by family and friends was a 1955 graduate of El Paso High School home of the “Tigers.” After graduating from high...

Israel P. Hernandez

Israel P. Hernandez

June 3, 2008

Israel Hernandez, 55, passed away June 3, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. He was born March 18, 1953 to Leonardo and Maria de Jesus Hernandez. Israel is survived by his wife of 38 years Maria Hernandez. He also survived by his daughters and husbands, Lourdes Soto (Thomas), Isela Cockerham, Nora Rangel, Isabel Hernandez (Robert), Becky (Gerardo), Delilah Hernandez; grandchildren, Joseph...

Matilde V. Corral

Matilde V. Corral

June 3, 2008

Matilde V. Corral, 100, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2008. Matilde was preceded by her late husband Melquiades Corral. She is survived by her son: Arturo Corral; daughters, Irene C. Uhrig (Henry) and Margarita Ferguson (Kenneth); Grandchildren, Kathleen Marie Browning (Kenneth), Michael Anthony Ferguson, Samantha Danielle Ferguson, Veronica Corral; Great Grandson; Christopher Frentzel. Visitation will be held from 5-7...

Betty Louise Gray

Betty Louise Gray

June 2, 2008

Betty L. Gray went home to be with her Jesus Monday, June 2, 2008 night while she was asleep. She is now dancing the jitterbug with her husband Mel, and singing praises to her Jesus. Her battle is over and the victory is hers. A celebration of her life was scheduled on Thursday night from 7:30 to 8:30 and a...

Ricardo Saenz

Ricardo Saenz

June 2, 2008

Ricardo Saenz, 60, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Monday, June 9, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by sons, Alex Andy Saenz, Ricardo Saenz,Jr., Manuel Saenz, Fernando Saenz, and Adrian Saenz; 9 Grandchildren; and sister, Margarita...

Grace Pulaski

Grace Pulaski

June 2, 2008

Grace Pulaski, 94, Graveside Services: 10:00 am, June 9, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughter Tonya Pulaski and son Nicholas Pulaski-Amrit. Grandchildren: Kirtan Khaisa-Fine, Hari Khaisa, and Prashu Khaisa. Great-Grandchildren: Jodhan Fine, and Vela Fine. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Grady L. Hill

Grady L. Hill

June 1, 2008

Grady Hill, 82, Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Friday, June 6, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Lois Hill and sons, David Alan and Gary Dale.. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Clearchus William Fitzpatrick,

Clearchus William Fitzpatrick,

May 31, 2008

Clearchus William Fitzpatrick, Jr., 62 passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2008 in El Paso. Survived by sons, Clearchus W. Fitzpatrick III, and William E. Fitzpatrick. Daughter, Angelique P. Fitzpatrick. Sisters, Shirley R. Wright, Peggy J. Fitzpatrick, Brenda Gale Reese and Valerie Nelson. Visitation from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Monday, June 9, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside Services...

Maria del Carmen Rodriguez

Maria del Carmen Rodriguez

May 31, 2008

Maria Del Carmen Rodriguez, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2008. She was a longtime resident of El Paso. Her survivors include her sons: Ruben Rodriguez, Juan Manuel Rodriguez and Jesus Raul Rodriguez, brothers; Pilar Morales, Tomas Gutierrez and Baudelio Gutierrez, 11 grandchildren; Anne Marie Carrillo, Nellie Yvette Chavez, Ruben Rodriguez Jr., Laura Rodriguez, Rubi Rodriguez and Beatriz Rodriguez,...

Myong Ae Butler "Lee"

Myong Ae Butler "Lee"

May 28, 2008

Myong Ae Butler “Lee” passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Lee was a member of the 1st Korean Baptist Church of El Paso who also had many friends in the Korean and Japanese Community. She is survived by her husband of 30 years Clark A. Butler, sons; Kyu B. Cho and wife Mia of Alexandra, VA, Charles T. Bateman and...

Nathaniel J. Kern

Nathaniel J. Kern

May 28, 2008

Nathaniel J. Kern, 89, A gathering of Remembrance to be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife: Etta Kern, son: Dr. Richard D. Kern, daughter: Sue Kern Keller, Grandchildren: Stephanie Montenegro, Jeff Keller, Emily Kern and Andy Kern, Great Grandchild: Savannah Montenegro Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Francisco Atienzo Armenta

Francisco Atienzo Armenta

May 27, 2008

Francisco Atienzo Armenta, 74, Visitation will be held from 4 – 8 pm., Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass: 9:30 am., Friday, May 30, 2008 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. He is survived by his sons: Francisco, Victor, Eduardo, and Sergio Armenta; daughters:...

Elizabeth Barbour

Elizabeth Barbour

May 27, 2008

Elizabeth Barbour, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27th, 2008. A recent window of Major Paul Pershing Barbour (U.S. Army, Ret.), was born in Hollis, New York on September 15, 1919. A person of extraordinary strength, character and courage, Betty Barbour successfully balanced her role as devoted army wife and mother with a life of unfailing imagination...

Gloria Miranda

Gloria Miranda

May 26, 2008

Gloria Miranda was born April 27, 1937, a long time resident of El Paso. Gloria, beloved sister, mother, friend, wife, and grandmother passed away on Monday 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother Merced Chacon Miranda and her father Juan F. Miranda. Survived by her husband Carlos Lopez, sons Jorge and Mario Miranda, brothers Juan, Genaro, and...

Alan Dee Long

Alan Dee Long

May 26, 2008

Alan Dee Long, 69, Services will be private. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Marian Long and sister Dale Long Paul. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Rosa M. Bustillos

Rosa M. Bustillos

May 26, 2008

Rosa M. Bustillos, 80. Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 12PM , Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by; husband, Jose E. Bustillos; sons, Jose L. Montañez, David Bustillos, Carlos Bustillos, and Oscar...

Juana Santos

Juana Santos

May 26, 2008

Juana Santos, 94, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, May 30, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 9:00 am, Saturday, May 31, 2008 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment: Desert View Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Socorro Ramirez. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Jessie Ann Bledsow

Jessie Ann Bledsow

May 26, 2008

Jessie Ann Bledsow, 58, passed away Monday, May 26, 2008 in El Paso. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Survived by husband, Jesse E. James; son, Henry Earl Bledsow; daughter, Falisha Milner; 4 Grandchildren; brothers, William Milner, Eddie Milner, and David Milner; and sisters, Stella Johnson, Sarah Kelly, Alice Thompson, Elsie Cooper, Gussie Lott, and Helen...

Oscar Arellano

Oscar Arellano

May 25, 2008

Oscar Arellano, Jr., 18, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2008. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 10 am Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by parents,...