Obituaries
Ernest Wesley Chestnutt
June 23, 2007
Ernest Wesley Chestnutt fell asleep in death June 22, 2007. He was born in Fleming Georgia October 17, 1923. He came to El Paso as a young man and later made his life in Alamogordo, NM. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and a warm, giving human being. He had a great love for his heavenly father Jehovah...
Myrna R. Sandoval
June 22, 2007
Myrna R. Sandoval, 56, was called home on June 22, 2007. She was a wonderful and loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt and teacher. A kindergarten teacher at Robert E. Lee elementary school, Myrna shared her beautiful spirit and love of life with her fellow teachers and children for over 15 years. She is survived by her mother, Maria; daughter, Myrna;...
Homer Adcox,
June 20, 2007
HOMER ADCOX JR, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 surrounded by the family he loved. “Papa” joins his heavenly Father in heaven and his loving wife of 47 years, Mary, whom he missed everyday since her passing in 2003. He was a man with an easy smile, simple pleasures, and a quick witted humor. He taught his children...
Luz M. Duron
June 20, 2007
The dazzling smile and sparkle in her eyes for which she was known, went out of Luz Duron on June 20, 2007 after a lengthy battle with rheumatoid arthritis. To the end, she kept her strong faith in God, her keen wit, sharp memory, and her prayers to all whom she loved. She could recite the Bible faster than you...
Manuel Ernesto Torres
June 19, 2007
Manuel Ernesto Torres passed away June 19, 2007. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 19, 1923 and was a resident of El Paso for over 60 years. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Army Air Corps in Europe. A longtime salesman in El Paso, he retired from civil service in Fort Bliss. He will...
Loyd Overbay
June 17, 2007
Overbay, Loyd ., 79, Visitation: 5:00- 8:00 pm. Prayer service at 7:00pm Tuesday June 19, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast. Graveside Service 10:00 am Wednesday June 20, 2007 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by: Sons: Jack E ; Daughter: Darlene Tovar, Sisters; Anna Mae and Darlene Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast
James A Clement
June 17, 2007
James Allen Clement passed away on Sunday June 17, 2007 at age 83 as a long time resident of El Paso, TX. He retired from Biggs Air Force Base in 1963 as a decorated Veteran of WWII and Korea, then from the Police Department at the University of Texas at El Paso in 1985. He was also a life member...
Grace G. Ortiz
June 17, 2007
Grace Galvan Ortiz passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007 after her battle with cancer which she fought courageously. For 5 years her determination to survive and her will touched many suffering from cancer. A devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Albert H. Ortiz, sisters, Gloria (Victor) Duran, and Margie Viramontes, sons, David Pena,...
Dominga R. Razo
June 16, 2007
Dominga R. Razo, born on January 27, 1929, passed away June 16, 2007 at age 78. She was such an incredible woman words can’t begin to describe how loving and giving she was. Her heart was always full of warmth and happiness. She was very devoted to her family. Dominga Razo is survived by husband, Carlos Razo; sons, Alfredo Ramirez,...
Francisca Maria McDaniel
June 16, 2007
McDaniel, Francisca Maria, 81, Services: Private. Survived by: Husband: Jerry McDaniel, Son: Ray L. Brown, Sister: Emilia Smith.
Jackie Sue Chrismer
June 16, 2007
Chrismer, Jackie Sue, 65, Services are Private. Survived by: daughter, Dawn Chrismer. Sisters, Patricia Unzueta and Jeryl Jedrey. Grandson, Matthew Chrismer.
George Thomas Stroke
June 9, 2007
George Thomas Stroke, 60, Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Anthony Church of Christ, Anthony, Texas. Interment: Private. Survived by: wife, Sharon Stroke; sons, Markus Stroke and Andrew Stroke; daughters: Stacey Stroke and Kayla Stroke; Brother, Ronald Stroke. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Ernestina Payan Austin
June 9, 2007
Ernestina Payan Austin, 79, passed away June 9, 2007. Survived by her husband: Jack Austin, Sons; Manny, Rudy and Robert Rodriguez, sister; Carmen Gonzalez and 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 from 4 pm until 9 pm with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East located at 750 N. Carolina Dr. with a...
Jose Ricardo Nicolas Sanchez
June 9, 2007
Joseph R. N. Sanchez (Papa Joe) was called to our Lord June the 9, 2007. Joe was born in October of 1954 and was a long time El Paso resident. He was a loving son, brother, and friend to all. We were truly blessed to have had him in our lives. He graduated from Irvin High School in 1973. He...
Lorenzo P. Sanchez
June 9, 2007
Lorenzo P. Sanchez, 54, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Sierra Blanca Cemetery. Interment: Sierra Blanca Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Maria de Jesus Sanchez; sons, Rigo and Lorenzo Jr. Sanchez; daughters, Beatrice Urbina, Melissa and Lori Sanchez; brother, Gilberto...
William Elbert McPhail
June 8, 2007
William Elbert McPhail,74, Visitation: 6:00-9:00 pm Thursday June 14, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast; Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Friday, June 15, 2007 at Holy Light Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Mary E. McPhail; son, Lebron McPhail; daughter, Delma Willmott; sister, Carolynne Carter. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
John William Byers
June 7, 2007
John William (Bill) Byers, 88 died Thursday, June 7, 2007. He was the son of the late Annie Brady and George Ballard Byers and was preceded in death by his son Walter Byers, brother Ballard Byers, sister Mary McNellis and grandson, Chris Turner. Bill is survived by his wife Elizabeth Hines Byers, children John Byers, Jr. of Woonsocket, R.I., Janet...
Mina Lucille Keith
June 7, 2007
Mina Keith, 87, Services and Interment Private. Survived by: sons, Don Leroy Terry and Donald F. Terry, Jr. and daughters: Shari Truitt and Cindy Jo Honea. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Willie Frank Ford
June 6, 2007
Willie Frank (Mrs. “Henry”) Ford. August 14, 1913 – June 6, 2007 The death certificate says our precious Mother and “Mur” died in Dallas on June 6, 2007, but to paraphrase the famous evangelist D.L. Moody she is more alive than ever. She is out of an old clay tenement into a house that is immortal – a body fashioned...
Alvaro E. Ontiveros
June 3, 2007
Alvaro Ontiveros, 36, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm Vigil: 7 pm, Wednesday June 6, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am Thursday June 7, 2007 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. Survived by: wife, Laura; daughters, Crystal and Leslie; parents, Cruz and Rosa Ontiveros; brothers: Jesus, Ricardo, and Ernesto; and sisters: Myrna, Laura, and Patricia. Services entrusted to...