Obituaries

Enrique Huante

Enrique Huante

August 16, 2007

Enrique Huante, beloved father of Armida Solis, Ben Huante, Rick Huante and Lorena Dorantes, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2007. He has moved on to spend eternity with the love of his life, our mother Linda. He is survived by his four children and their respective spouses, seven grandchildren, four brothers and four sisters. Although he was wheelchair bound...

Edward Elmer Carlson

Edward Elmer Carlson

August 15, 2007

Edward E. Carlson died August 15, 2007, surrounded by loved ones. Born in El Paso, Texas, January 28, 1916, to Swedish immigrants, Ellis A. and Hannah Carlson, Ed was the youngest of five children. Predeceasing him were his parents, his 4 siblings, his first love, wife and mother of his children, Frances Hobson, who died in 1956 from cancer, and...

Evelyn Louise McCullough

Evelyn Louise McCullough

August 15, 2007

Evelyn Louise (Skip) Mc McCullough, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 15, 2007. She was born on April 20, 1921 in Greenville, S.C. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Joanne Collins of Greenville, S.C. brothers Charles and James Collins. Evelyn was a resident of El Paso for 54 years and leaves behind many wonderful friends and...

Bertha Cordova

Bertha Cordova

August 14, 2007

Cordova, Bertha, 80, Visitation: 5-9 pm Vigil: 7 pm Thursday, August 16, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Friday August 17, 2007 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by sons: Heriberto, Antonio, Elpidio, Enrique, Lorenzo, and Martin; and daughters: Inez Rodriguez, Bertha Velasquez, Maria Elena Sanchez, Clara Cortez, and Maria Castañon. Services...

Eduardo Valles

Eduardo Valles

August 14, 2007

Eduardo Valles, 95, passed away on August 14, 2007. He was born in Mexico and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Eduardo was a gentle and humble man and had a great memory. We will remember him sitting in the front porch of his brother Juan’s home always greeting people with a handshake and enjoyed a friendly conversation. Eduardo...

Agnes Dennard Runke

Agnes Dennard Runke

August 14, 2007

After a long and happy life, Agnes passed away August 14, 2007. Agnes, a longtime El Paso resident was born in Heaton, New Mexico, September 12, 1915. She was a member of the W.A.I.M.E., the Eastern Star and the All Saints Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sidney Morris Runke. Agnes is survived by her...

Mary C. Najera

Mary C. Najera

August 12, 2007

Mary C. Najera 73, peacefully left this world August 12, 2007. She is survived by her daughter Sandie Leal, Son-in-Law Rey Leal , grandchildren, Luke Rey and Matt Rey Leal. She is also survived by her sisters Natividad Delgado Chavez, Isabel Gonzalez and Dolores Najera, nephews and nieces. Truly a gift from god, Mary was a wonderful mother, deeply devoted...

Ricardo Manuel Avitia

Ricardo Manuel Avitia

August 11, 2007

Ricardo Manuel Avitia, Jr., 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and receiving his last rites on Saturday, August 11, 2007. Mr. Avitia was a lifetime resident of El Paso, Tx. He is survived by parents Ricardo Avitia, Sr. & Sara B. Avitia; son: Ernesto Avitia; daughters: Sylvia Castor & Sonia Marquez; brother: Gilbert Eloy Avitia; sisters: Olga...

William Daniel Scates

William Daniel Scates

August 11, 2007

SSG William "Daniel" Scates was born on March 8, 1976, in Oklahoma City, OK. He is survived by his beloved wife, Raquel Vega Scates and two beautiful daughters, Jade Alexis and Kendra Renee' Scates; his mother Moreana Whitson, step-father Randy Whitson, sisters, Shannon and Courtney; and many relatives as well as many very dear friends. Daniel proudly served his country...

Gilbert Norman Hoffmann

Gilbert Norman Hoffmann

August 10, 2007

Gilbert Norman Hoffmann, 76, passed away after a short illness on Friday, August 10, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife, Gerda Maria Hoffman; his son, Gregory and his wife, Laurel; granddaughter, Melody; his daughter, Sonya Hoffmann; his sister, Arlene Hord and her husband Bob; and his sister, Louise Hanby. Visitation will be held from 8:00 am -9:40 am,...

Earl Edward Grindstaff

Earl Edward Grindstaff

August 10, 2007

Grindstaff, Earl E., 75, Visitation: 5-9:00 pm Monday August 13, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 9:30 am, Tuesday August 14, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by son, Earl Jr. and twin brother, Merel E. Grindstaff. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Carmen Delgadillo

Carmen Delgadillo

August 10, 2007

DELGADILLO, CARMEN, 88, A long time resident of El Paso Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday August 10TH 2007. Mrs. Delgadillo is survived by her daughter Ernestina Delgadillo and her two grandchildren, Carmen and Javier Zavala. Visitation will be held on Monday August 13, 2007 from 5-9pm with rosary at 7pm at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-WEST. A funeral...

Jerry M. Hoffer

Jerry M. Hoffer

August 10, 2007

Dr. Jerry M. Hoffer, 73, passed away Friday, August 10, 2007 from end stage Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa August 10, 1934 and attended the University of Iowa and Washington State University where he received his PhD. He was an Emeritus Professor of geology at UTEP, where he taught for 36 years. He specialized in Volcanology and...

John H. Church

John H. Church

August 10, 2007

John H. Church, 85, passed away Friday, August 10, 2007. He was born in Danville, Illinois February 20, 1922 to John B. Church and Anna Green Church who have preceded him in death. He was a longtime resident of El Paso, a U.S. Army Veteran serving in WWII. He was a graduate and alumni of Colorado School of Mines and...

Adrian Betancourt

Adrian Betancourt

August 9, 2007

Adrian Betancourt, 22, passed away Thursday, August 09, 2007 in Canutillo, Texas. He graduated from Canutillo High School, and was a business partner with his father, Martin Betancourt, for Imperial Cabinets, also in Canutillo. He is survived by his mother Sandra Betancourt, father, Martin H. Betancourt and siblings Liza and Stephen Betancourt. Public Visitation will be held Sunday, August 12,...

Charles Edwin Crayne

Charles Edwin Crayne

August 8, 2007

Charles Edwin Crayne, 75 was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 while in the company of his loving family. He was born on September 19, 1931 in Aurora, Missouri and was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Charles served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Combat Veteran. He received the Army of...

Fernando Santillan

Fernando Santillan

August 8, 2007

Fernando Santillan, 69, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 10, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 8:30 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located in Fabens, Texas. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Manuela Santillan; daughters, Yolanda Rodriguez, Alicia Cardiel, Sabina Quiros, Miriam Grijalva and Pricilla Santillan; sons,...

Gladys Olene Hahn

Gladys Olene Hahn

August 6, 2007

Hahn, Gladys Olene, 85, Visitation: 5-9 pm Sunday, August 12, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service: 9:30 am, Monday August 13, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by son, Bill Dale Kelley. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Homero Eduardo (Eddie) Welsh

Homero Eduardo (Eddie) Welsh

August 6, 2007

Homero Eduardo (Eddie) Welsh, 60 passed away Monday, August 6, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Panama City, Panama to Homer Ellis and Thelma Eloisa Lemos Ellis. He is survived by his sons, Jesus, Marvin, Eddie, Jahiro, Homero, Eduardo and Ernesto. Daughters, Lorenza, Christina, Patricia, Sheila and Sheryl. His parents Homer and Thelma Eloisa Ellis; brothers, Benjamin,...

Ester Rueda-Carrillo

Ester Rueda-Carrillo

August 6, 2007

Ester Rueda-Carrillo, 81 passed away, August 6,2007, She is survived by her sons; Arturo Rueda and Ricardo Rueda, sister; Maria Valadez and 1 grandchild. Visitation for Mrs. Rueda-Carrillo will be on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 from 1:30 pm until 2:00 pm. at Sunset Funeral Home-East, located at 750 N. Carolina Dr. Graveside Service will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery on...