Obituaries

Ernest Wesley Chestnutt

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...