Obituaries

Clara V. Rivera

Clara V. Rivera

May 24, 2007

God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills hard to climb, so he closed your...

Celia B Armendariz

Celia B Armendariz

May 22, 2007

Celia B. Armendariz, 94 passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. She is survived by her sons: Ricardo, Fernando and Ruben Armendariz and her daughter: Concepcion Martinez, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Armendariz will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 4:00 until 9:00 pm. with Recital of the Rosary at 7:00 pm....

Robert Fleck Smith

Robert Fleck Smith

May 22, 2007

Robert Fleck Smith, Jr. May 24, 1960-May 22, 2007 Air Interdiction Agent Robert F. Smith of US Customs and Border Protection was born on May 24, 1960, in Harrisburg, Pa., to Robert Smith and Gabrielle Greene. He graduated from Central Dauphin East High in Harrisburg, Pa., in May, 1978, where he was captain of the cross-country, basketball, and track teams....

Miyoko Clark

Miyoko Clark

May 19, 2007

Myoko Clark, 82 Visitation: 2:00-5:00 PM, Tuesday, May 29, 2007 Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Service: 4:00 PM, Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Private. Survived by: husband, Bernard Clark. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Jose "Riby" Carrasco

Jose "Riby" Carrasco

May 18, 2007

Jose “Riby” Guadalupe Carrasco, 41, Visitation: 4-6 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Vigil: 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2007 at Mt. Carmel Church (Old Mission). Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Mt. Carmel Church (Old Mission). Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: father, Pedro Carrasco Jr.; brothers: Pablo and Tomas Carrasco; sister: Cruz...

Lorenza R. Gardea

Lorenza R. Gardea

May 18, 2007

Lorenza R. Gardea, 99, passed away on May 18, 2007. Born on August 10, 1907 in Durango, Mexico, She was the loving wife of the late Antonio Gardea, loving and adoring mother of the late Enrique Gardea, Armando Gardea, and Manuel Gardea. She is survived by her children: Socorro Gardea; Elena Amarillas and her husband, Arturo; Salvador Gardea and his...

Jose De La Luz Melendez

Jose De La Luz Melendez

May 18, 2007

Jose De La Luz Melendez, 70, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 18, 2007. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Mr. Melendez had worked as a boot maker for Cowtown Boots and he was preceded in death by his Great-Grandchild, Alizae Monique Melendez. Mr. Melendez is survived by his...

Sterling Jospeh Brown

Sterling Jospeh Brown

May 17, 2007

STERLING JOSEPH BROWN 19, went to God’s presence May 17, 2007 after an extremely tragic shooting that occurred at a Westside business parking lot. He was born July 31, 1987 in El Paso, Texas and was one of three children. He was an aspiring rap artist with the A.K.A. “Adrenaline Man (Copy right 2004)” and went under his own rap...

Harley R. Whitt

Harley R. Whitt

May 17, 2007

Harley Russell Whitt, born November 8, 1937 to Edward Whitt and Nellie Stephenson in Adams County, Jefferson Township, Ohio, passed this life on May 17, 2007 at the age of 69 years 7 months and 9 days. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Edward Whitt Jr. He had no family of his own, but had...

Maura L. Tarango

Maura L. Tarango

May 17, 2007

Tarango, Maura L., 97, Memorial Visitation: 6:30-8:30pm Vigil: 7:00pm Friday June 1, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Service: 11am Saturday June 2, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home- Northeast. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Joaquin Ortega

Joaquin Ortega

May 12, 2007

Joaquin Ortega born August 16, 1923 at Rocky Ft. Colorado and resided at the age of 22 in El Paso, TX. He retired from the City of El Paso Environmental Service. He is survived by his loving wife 60 years, Teresa Ortega, two sons, Ricardo/wife Martha, Jose J./wife Rosa E. & his three daughters Rosa M/husband Benny Pacheco, Irma/husband Ray...

Victoria Anderson

Victoria Anderson

May 12, 2007

Victoria G. Anderson passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the age of 72. Born in Sanderson, Texas. Victoria was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Alvessa Garcia. She is survived by her husband, Johhny E. Anderson. She is also survived by her brother, Daniel Garcia. Funeral Services were held at El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church...

Elvira A. Cortez

Elvira A. Cortez

May 12, 2007

Elvira A. Cortez, 85, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by husband Eloy Cortez. Survived by son Roberto Cortez, daughter-in-law Veronica Cortez and one grandchild. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with Vigil Services at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be...

Hortencia "Tenchi" Cadena

Hortencia "Tenchi" Cadena

May 12, 2007

Hortencia Cadena "Tenchi" passed away on May 12, 2007. She was born on May 2, 1928 in Alpine, Texas where she met and married her childhood sweetheart Cosme. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents Roman and Francisca Gonzales; brother, Roman Gonzales; two sisters, Elva Gallegos and Faviola...

Manuel Antonio Hernandez

Manuel Antonio Hernandez

May 11, 2007

Manuel Antonio Hernandez, 57, Visitation: 3-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: father, Francisco Hernandez; wife, Ana Maria Hernandez; sons, Manuel A. Jr. and Sevastian Hernandez; daughters, Maribel and Moraima Hernandez; brothers, Luis...

Edwin Glenn Powers

Edwin Glenn Powers

May 11, 2007

Edwin Glenn Powers, 84, passed away on Friday, May 11th. Born in Abilene, Texas, January 18, 1923 to a pioneer West Texas family, Glenn spent a lifetime in the brick manufacturing industry, graduating from the University of Texas in Ceramic Engineering. He was known for his absolute integrity and respected by all who knew him. Glenn leaves behind his loving...

Lorraine Lopez

Lorraine Lopez

May 10, 2007

God has taken his sweet little angel home to rest after a life-long battle with epileptic seizures. Lorraine “Birdie” Lopez passed away Thursday, May 10, 2007 at the age of 25. Born February 28, 1982, she was a resident of El Paso, Texas, a 2004 graduate of Bowie High School, and a recent Bronze Metal winner in this year’s Special...

Earnestine Jackson

Earnestine Jackson

May 10, 2007

The Lord saw you through cancer three times, he always knew your pain until finally, after the fourth time, you said no more, he sent down his angels and rain. We knew we would have to face reality one sweet, sweet day and finally you took your last free breath three days before Mother's day, Thursday the 10th of May....

Ernesto Esparza,

Ernesto Esparza,

May 10, 2007

Ernesto Esparza Sr., 75, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather, and Child of God, was taken home to the eternal presence of God on 10 May, 2007. Ernesto was born in El Paso, TX, on August 3, 1931, to parents Estanislado and Aurora Esparza. He proudly served the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed by...

Maria P. Kerwin

Maria P. Kerwin

May 10, 2007

Maria P. Kerwin passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at the age of 76. Born and raised in McAllen, Texas, she was a long-time resident of El Paso, Texas. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Enrique and Bonifacia Pena; sister, Consuelo; and brother, Enrique Jr. She is survived by her sisters, Eva and Gloria; brother, Frank. She...