Obituaries

John T Bracey

John T Bracey

March 19, 2007

Colonel Bracey Obituary John T. Bracey, Sr. (Colonel U.S. Army, retired) died on March 19, 2007 at the age of 78. He was born in El Paso, TX in March of 1929. He attended Texas Western College where he received Bachelor and Masters degrees and later worked on a doctorate at UCLA. John was in the second Army ROTC class...

Yolanda Irby

Yolanda Irby

March 18, 2007

Yolanda Irby, 68, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on March 18, 2007. She was born and raised in El Paso, Texas on December 11, 1938. She will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, beautiful smile and caring heart. She had a great love in her heart that will be sorely missed but cherished...

Martin Rodriguez

Martin Rodriguez

March 18, 2007

Martin Rodriguez, 42, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2007. He was a member of the catholic church and was a master carpenter. He will be greatly missed by his wife: Cecilia Rodriguez; sons: Martin Jr. and Lorenzo A. Rodriguez; daughters: Elizabeth and Diana Rodriguez; Sisters: Aurora Rodriguez, Sandra Velasquez and Linda Erives; and parents Lorenzo and Cruz Rodriguez. Visitation will...

Oscar Dane Bock

Oscar Dane Bock

March 18, 2007

Oscar Dane Bock September 30, 1913 – March 18, 2007 Oscar D. Bock, 93, of El Paso, Texas, was called home by our Lord on March 18, 2007. He was born in Kempton, Indiana on September 30, 1913 to John Henry and Edna Ethel (Rayl) Bock. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, William Maurice Bock....

John Henry King

John Henry King

March 17, 2007

John H. King was called to the Lord on March 17, 2007, at the age of 79. John was preceded in death by his wife Irene Grace King. He is survived by his 5 children and their families, Barbara Limón, Robert and Judy King, Estella and Edmundo Orozco, James and Debbie King, and Alan and Lydia King; 13 grandchildren, 8...

Pedro D. Martinez

Pedro D. Martinez

March 17, 2007

Pedro D. Martinez, 98 was born June 30, 1908. He grew up and lived most of his life in El Paso, TX. He passed away peacefully at the Oasis Nursing Home on Saturday, March 17, 2007. He was an exceptionally qualified roofer with many years of experience. He is preceded in death by his wife, Petra, parents; Esteban and Abundia,...

Salvador Chagolla Garcia

Salvador Chagolla Garcia

March 16, 2007

Salvador Chagolla Garcia Sr., 83, passed away March 16, 2007. Survived by wife: Guadalupe Ornelas; sons: Salvador, Raul, Moises & Israel Garcia; daughters: Maria Windell, Cecilia Garcia, Josefina Garcia & Guillermina Garcia; 21 grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-9 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 with a vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral...

Magdalena Crowley

Magdalena Crowley

March 16, 2007

Crowley, Magdalena, 67. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by her loving husband Donald M. Crowley.

Socorro Nieto

Socorro Nieto

March 15, 2007

Socorro Nieto, 74, passed away on March 15, 2007. She was born on June 22, 1935 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Primitivo and Maria del Carmen Rodriguez. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Alfredo Nieto, sons, Guadalupe Nieto his wife Petra, Alfredo Nieto his wife Jennifer, daughter Irazema Nieto Duarte and her husband Andres. Her brothers, Aldolfo, Primitivo, Santiago...

Jose G. Garcia

Jose G. Garcia

March 15, 2007

Jose G. García, Jr., 66, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2007. He started working at Vowell Construction Co. since 1958 and retired from J.D. Abrams. He is preceded in death by parents Jose and Luz García, sisters Ignacia Alvarado and Petra García, daughter Rebecca. He is survived by his wife Rosa S. García, sons Jose García III, Michael and...

Maria Jesus Maisonet

Maria Jesus Maisonet

March 14, 2007

Mrs. María Maisonet passed away. Her children: Dr. Luis A. Ramírez, Julia M. Rivera (Otilio), Luis R. Ramírez (Noemi), José L. Ramírez (Jelitza), María de los Angeles Ramírez (Edgardo), and Humberto Osollo; grandchildren and great grandchildren are most grateful to Dr.‘s: Carmen Arango, Héctor Díaz Luna, Jesús Gómez, and Teresa Reed for all their efforts to help her battle a...

Sammie Marie Stripling

Sammie Marie Stripling

March 14, 2007

SAMMIE STRIPLING, 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. She attended Texas Christian University and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. She worked in the family company office. Her husband, Coleman Stripling, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter Sheri Lynn Hervey, son Tom Stripling, grandchildren Katherin Hervey, Ricky Hervey, Brittnie Hervey, Ryan Stripling,...

Bertha Hernandez

Bertha Hernandez

March 14, 2007

Bertha Hernandez, 64, paso a manos de Dios el 14 de marzo de 2007 en El Paso, Tejas. Nació el 6 de junio de 1942 en Cd. Juarez, Chih., México a Juan y a Amalia Hernandez. Cual fue a reunirse con todos los sullos. La izquierda para acariciar su memoria es su esposo Benito Hernandez, hijos, Benito Hernandez, Jr., Juan...

Yvonne Pixler

Yvonne Pixler

March 14, 2007

YVONNE PIXLER, 38. A loving mother, sister, wife, and daughter. Passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 after a long battle with Inflammatory Breast Cancer for the past five years. Yvonne was a life long resident of El Paso. A graduate of Bowie High School Class of 86’ where she was a flag girl, Yvonne and her sister were well...

James Michael Kaiser,

James Michael Kaiser,

March 14, 2007

James Michael Kaiser Jr., 26, passed away March 14, 2007. Survived by wife: Martha S. Kaiser; mother: Bertha A. Kaiser; maternal grandmother: Elisa Castañeda; In-laws: Mario Santos & Mary Lou B. Aguilar; son: Jesus Kaiser; brother: Bryan Sharp; sister: Elisa Kaiser. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Sunday, March 18, 2007 with a vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral...

Manuel Acuña

Manuel Acuña

March 14, 2007

Manuel Acuna Sr. 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Mr. Acuna was a long time resident of El Paso, born in Saucillo Chih. Manny’s occupation as an upholsterer gave him the opportunity to know and make alot of friends. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda and sons; Manuel Acuna Jr., Juan Acuna and Gerardo Acuna, daughters; Angelica...

Francis John "Flip" Morin

Francis John "Flip" Morin

March 13, 2007

Francis J. “Flip” Morin, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep in El Paso, Texas on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 with his family at his side. He was a resident of El Paso for 40 years. Born on November 11, 1928 in Medicine Lake, Montana of American Indian heritage, he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in numerous...

Pearl N. Miranda

Pearl N. Miranda

March 13, 2007

Pearl Miranda, 79, passed away March 13, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She was born on August 21, 1927 in Norton, Kansas and made El Paso her home for 39 years. She is survived by her two daughters and their families: Toni and Sam Patiño and their sons: Sam Jr., wife Diana with 3 children and Jason, wife Sonya with...

Joy G.

Joy G.

March 13, 2007

Joy G. Orr, 89, Visitation: 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 2:30 pm, Friday, March 16, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by sons, Clyde and Edward Noland, and brother, Jack Ellis. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Rebeca Rueda

Rebeca Rueda

March 12, 2007

Rebeca Rueda, 93, passed away March 12, 2007. Survived by daughter: Rachel Rueda; brother: Hugo Rueda; sisters: Ninfa Rueda, Aurea Rueda & Bertha Rueda; 3 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. Rosary with cremains at 6 pm Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-East.