Obituaries

Maria I. Aguilar

Maria I. Aguilar

March 10, 2007

Maria I. “Grandma Bingo” Aguilar, 63, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007. She is survived by her husband Higinio Aguilar Jr.; daughters: Maria Isabel Saenz, Sandra Aguilar, Carol Aguilar and Rachael A. Chavira; brothers: Ruben and Lorenzo Saenz; sisters: Andrea Lopez and Jesusita Perez; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at...

Elizabeth Gutierrez

Elizabeth Gutierrez

March 9, 2007

Elizabeth Gutierrez, 84, Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Vigil at 6:30 pm, Monday, March 12, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Survived by daughters, Elisa Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez, Erlinda Gonzalez and Elizabeth G. Gonzalez; brother, Ruben Rosas;...

Katherine A. Cruz

Katherine A. Cruz

March 9, 2007

Katherine Agualo Cruz, age 50, passed away Friday, March 9, 2007. She worked at Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) for 15 years. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Clarence and their three children: daughter, Stephanie Farlow and her son, Harley of Mississippi, Carlos and his wife Tina and their daughter, BiAnaLyn of Killeen, Texas, and...

Esperanza Zarazua

Esperanza Zarazua

March 9, 2007

Esperanza Zarazua, 88, passed away Friday, March 9, 2007. Visitation 4-9 pm Wednesday, March 14, 2007 with a Vigil at 7pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by son: Manuel Zarazua & Michael Zarazua; brother:...

Iola Georgina Bain

Iola Georgina Bain

March 8, 2007

Iola Georgina Bain, 86, passed away March 8, 2007 . “Pat” as she was affectionately called by her friends and loved ones, was born November 1, 1920, in Aiken, Minnesota. She returned to the Las Cruces area to retire with her husband, Paul Bain in 1977. Trained and certified by the American National Red Cross, Pat became a long-time supporter...

Apolonio M. Hernandez

Apolonio M. Hernandez

March 8, 2007

Apolonio M. Hernandez, 61, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007. Visitation;4-9 pm Monday, March 12, 2007 with a Vigil at 7pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will be private. Survived by wife: Ramona Hernandez

Aurora Rubalcaba

Aurora Rubalcaba

March 8, 2007

Aurora Rubalcaba, 68, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007. Survivors mother: Maria Tejeda;daughters: Yolanda Torres Urueta, Renee Russell & Rebecca Saucedo; brothers: Ezequiel Tejeda, Manuel Tejeda & Enemelio Tejeda; Sisters: Otilia Castor, Gloria Salas & Lupe Jaramillo. Visitation 4-9 pm Sunday, March 11, 2007 with a Prayer Service at 7pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service Monday, March 12, 2007...

Estela H. Gonzalez

Estela H. Gonzalez

March 7, 2007

Mrs. Estela Gonzalez, 91, a lifelong residence of El Paso, went to be with our Lord on March 7, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Gonzalez. She is survived by her son, Tony Gonzalez and his partner, Tony Ornelas; daughters: Rosalinda Kyle, Corina Favela, and Estella Olivas and her husband, Richard; 7 grandchildren; and 15 great...

Ruben Valdez

Ruben Valdez

March 6, 2007

Ruben Valdez Jr., 46, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007. Survivors; wife: Maria Sandra Valdez; mother: Guadalupe M. Valdez;sons: Ruben Valdez III & Francisco J. Valdez; daughter: Isela Valdez; brothers: Victor M. Valdez & Jaime Valdez; sisters: Eva Valdez, Velia Valdez & Blanca E. Valdez. Visitation 4-9 pm Sunday, March 11, 2007 with a Vigil at 7pm at Sunset Funeral...

Consuelo Mendoza

Consuelo Mendoza

March 6, 2007

Consuelo Mendoza, 88, Funeral Service: 12:00 pm, Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Ruben Valdez

Ruben Valdez

March 6, 2007

Ruben Valdez Jr., 46, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2007. Mr. Valdez was a life time resident of El Paso, Tx. He is preceded in death by his sister: Maria D. ValdezMr. Valdez is survived by his mother: Guadalupe M. Valdez; Wife: Maria Sandra Valdez; Sons: Ruben Valdez III & Francisco J. Valdez; Daughter: Isela Valdez; Brothers: Victor M....

Jesus "POTT" Oliver

Jesus "POTT" Oliver

March 6, 2007

Jesus “POTT” Oliver Jr., 55 passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007. He is preceded in death by his brother; Samuel Oliver. He is survived by his parents; Jess and Yolanda Oliver, children; Samuel, Manny, Jessica, Abraham and Manuel, siblings; Rose, Yolanda, Teri, Esther, Glory, Jesse, Rosalva, Sandra and Mickey. POTT had 9 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.Visitation will be on Thursday,...

Louise Virginia Pierce

Louise Virginia Pierce

March 6, 2007

Louise V. Pierce 80 passed away on March 6th, 2007. Born in Cumberland, North Carolina, but a resident of El Paso for the past 45 years, she was retired from Northgate National Bank and a member of Highland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Raymond M. Pierce Sr. She is survived by her...

Paula G. Barraza

Paula G. Barraza

March 5, 2007

Paula, G. Barraza, 78, passed away Monday, March 5, 2007. Survivors; husband: Florencio, Barraza, sons; Felipe, Juan, Florencio Jr., and Ernesto Barraza, daughters; Laura Acosta and Florencia M. Guzman, brothers; Manuel and Marcelino Gomez, sisters; Victoria Gomez, Tomasa Barraza and Mercedes Acosta. Visitation;4-9 pm Thursday, March 8, 2007 with a Vigil at 7pm and a Prayer Service at 7:45 pm....

Carolina J Aguirre

Carolina J Aguirre

March 5, 2007

Infant Carolina J. Aguirre, visitation has been held. A Mass of the Angels will be held at 3 pm, Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Survived by parents: Julieta Gamboa and Jesus M. Aguirre, brothers: Derick J. Aguirre and Immanuel Aguirre, sister: Marlene Aguirre, grandparents: Trindad and Jesus Aguirre. Services...

Alfredo Sanchez

Alfredo Sanchez

March 4, 2007

Alfredo Sanchez, 72,Survived by wife Mary F. Sanchez; sons and spouses: Joseph (Yolanda), Fernando (Martha), Eduardo (Lidia), Gilbert (Maria); daughter Mary Elizabeth; sister Evangelina Sanchez; brothers Raymundo and Ruben; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 7th from 4 p.m.- 8p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home at 480 N. Resler, Funeral Service will be on Thursday,...

Carmen Guardado

Carmen Guardado

March 4, 2007

Carmen Guardado, 90, passed away Sunday, March, 4, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by husband Juan Guardado. Survived by daughters Maria Luz Carrillo (Alfredo Carrillo) and Rosa Maria Guardado; brothers Isidro, Jesus, and Marcelo Alvarez; grandchildren Laura Cardoza, Cesar Carrillo, Veronica Susaita, Adriana Molina, Mario Carrillo, Sandra Cruise and 10 great- grandchildren. Visitation was held...

Oscar Ramirez

Oscar Ramirez

March 4, 2007

Oscar "El Foca" Ramirez, Sr., 75, passed away on March 4, 2007 in El Paso, TX. He was born May 30,1931 and was a life long resident of El Paso, TX. He proudly served his country during the Korean War. Survived by his wife Maria Luisa Ramirez; son, Oscar Ramirez Jr. (Maria); daughters, Edna R. Lopez (Armando) and Martha M....

Josselyn Galindo Armendariz

Josselyn Galindo Armendariz

March 3, 2007

Josselyn Galindo Armendariz, passed away, March 3, 2007. Survived by parents: Jose Galindo & Linda Armendariz; maternal grandparents: Rosalinda & Carlos Armendariz; paternal grandmother: Imelda Najera; brothers: Brian Galindo Armendariz & Carlo J. Galindo Armendariz Visitation: 5-9 pm, Monday, March 5, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Prayer Service: 7 pm. Monday, March 5, 2007. Graveside Service: 1 pm Tuesday, March...

Ana Lyon

Ana Lyon

March 3, 2007

Ana Lyon, 77 Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Friday, March 9, 2007 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by: sons, William James Lyon and George Francis Lyon; daughters: Carmen Durón...