Obituaries

Joe Del

Joe Del

January 2, 2007

Del Rio El Paso, Texas-Joe Del Rio died on January 2,2007. Born March 9, 1943 in El Paso, Texas. Joe graduated from Austin High School, obtained continual education at The University of Texas at El Paso and pursued careers at The Popular, B.P.S.I, Pronto Lube and Toro. Joe was an active member of Abundant Living Faith Center since 1986 and...

Margarita Tellez

Margarita Tellez

January 1, 2007

Margarita Tellez, 73, passed away Monday, January, 1, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. Preceded in death by husband Carlos Tellez. Survived by son Eduardo Tellez; daughters Genoveva Simental, Josefina Parada, Guillermina Hernandez and Margarita Ibarra; brothers Mauro, Margarito, and Jose Martinez; sisters Maria and Juanita Martinez and Mary Sanchez; 11 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation was...

Celia Olivas

Celia Olivas

December 31, 2006

Celia Olivas went home to our Lord on Dec. 31, 2006, after a lengthy illness at the age of 68. She was a wonderful mother and a very special grandmother. Celia was very kind and compassionate and took great pride in her job as a healthcare provider. She was a hard worker and always set great examples for her children....

John Edmond Hyde

John Edmond Hyde

December 31, 2006

John Edmond Hyde, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2006. John was born in Knox City, Texas on November 13, 1912 to William Walter and Lizzie Isabel Hyde. John served in the United States Army; he served during WWII and was stationed throughout Europe. Mr. Hyde was the last of 13...

Eunice JoAnn Meyer

Eunice JoAnn Meyer

December 29, 2006

Eunice JoAnn Meyer, 80, Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Sheppard of the Valley Church. Interment: Private. Survived by: son, Gregory L. Meyer and daughters, Nancy Sheridan and Laurie Wysong. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

John Sulak

John Sulak

December 29, 2006

John Sulak, 72, passed away December 29, 2006. Retired Postal Carrier of 32 years. Parishioner of and Eucharistic Minister for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A beloved friend and family man who touched many lives, will be greatly missed. He is survived by: his wife of 46 years, Lillian; children: Ann, John, Teresa, Robert, James, Margaret, and William; grandchildren: Ilene, Stanley,...

Charlene Watkins Green

Charlene Watkins Green

December 28, 2006

Charlene Watkins Green passed away at her home in El Paso on Friday, December 29. A beautiful and talented community leader, Charlene was born in Deming, New Mexico and was a life-long resident of El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florence Ament Watkins, founder of the El Paso Junior Woman's Club and the Arts and...

Kemal Shea,

Kemal Shea,

December 27, 2006

Kemal Shea Jr., 61, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006. Kemal was born in El Paso, TX on June 8, 1945 to Azalee Ann and Kemal Shea, Sr., both preceded him in death. Kemal served in the United States Navy and received several Distinguished Service Medals including the Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal -Three Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal...

Enrique "Kiki" A. Mora

Enrique "Kiki" A. Mora

December 27, 2006

Enrique “Kiki” A. Mora, 84, joined our Lord peacefully on December 27, 2006. He was a life long resident of El Paso and served our country in the Armed Forces. He is survived by his much beloved family, his wife Estela Mora of 59 years, son Daniel Mora and wife DJ, son George Mora and daughter Patti Mora. He is...

John "Rob" Henry Robinson

John "Rob" Henry Robinson

December 26, 2006

John “Rob” Henry Robinson, Sr., 64, peacefully went to his final resting place on Tuesday, December 26, 2006. He was born on January 9, 1942 in Martinsville, VA to Edna Mae Robinson and June Brown. He attended Albert Harris High School in Martinsville, VA and joined the United States Army immediately following his 18th birthday. After being stationed at various...

Gerald R. Ford

Gerald R. Ford

December 26, 2006

In an unprecedented time, President Ford rose to the challenges of this country with integrity and resolve. We honorably remember our 38th President, Gerald Ford.

Efrain Herrera

Efrain Herrera

December 26, 2006

Efrain Herrera, 57, passed away December 26, 2006. He was a long time resident of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Herrera is survived by his wife; Rosa Lydia Herrera, mother; Matilde R. Herrera; daughter; Laura Herrera Gonzalez; brothers; David and Alfredo Herrera, sisters; Connie Miller, Rose Vega, Patrice Mattison, Lilia Barnette and Rosalva Sarmiento.Visitation 4-8pm with Prayer Service at 7 pm...

Maria T. Lorence

Maria T. Lorence

December 24, 2006

Maria T. "Susie" Lorence, 88, passed away December 24, 2006.Susie was long time resident of El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lorence and daughter; Sarah M. Shaw. Her survivors include her daughter; Julie Goosens, grandchildren Tom Shaw, Michael Shaw, Diana Overstreet, David Shaw and Rachel Kelly and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Wednesday, at...

Raquel B. Ramirez

Raquel B. Ramirez

December 24, 2006

Raquel B. Ramirez, 48, passed away on December 24, 2006. She was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. She was a good mother to her only son, Roberto Ramirez and was also a good sister to her three brothers, Lorenzo Bustillos, Hugo Pizaña & Manuel Pizaña. She was a devoted fan of...

Ernesto T. Peña

Ernesto T. Peña

December 24, 2006

Ernesto T. Peña, 68, Visitation will be on December 28, 2006 from 7 pm until 9 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Graveside Service will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 9:30 am on December 29, 2006 with military honors. Survived by his brother: Rodolfo Peña

Stephen Byrd,

Stephen Byrd,

December 24, 2006

Stephen Byrd, 45, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2006 in Fort Worth, Texas after a brief illness. He was born in El Paso, Texas on January 23, 1961 to Stephen and Barbara Byrd. He graduated from Andress High School, served in the U.S. Army, and was employed by Albertson’s in Fort Worth. He is survived by: his mother, Barbara Byrd...

Bertha B. Medina

Bertha B. Medina

December 24, 2006

Bertha B. Medina, 69, passed away on December 24, 2006. She was born in Anthony, NM to Domingo and Manuela Najera on April 8, 1937. She is preceded in death by her husband Manuel Medina. Left to cherish her memory is her son Manuel A. Medina and his wife Leticia, sister, Mary Peterson, grandchildren, Manuel Adrian Medina, Jessica B. Gomez,...

Enrique Samaniego

Enrique Samaniego

December 23, 2006

Enrique Samaniego, 77, passed away December 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday, December 26, 2006 with a vigil at 7:30 pm. at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass at 9:30 am Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be at a later date. Survivors include wife: Argelia Samaniego;sons: Enrique Samaniego, Raul...

Eva Rueda

Eva Rueda

December 21, 2006

Eva Diaz Rueda, a la edad de 72 años, fallecío el día jueves 21 de diciembre del 2006. Siempre fue una mujer que se dedico a su familia. Fue ejemplar y bondadosa esposa, madre, abuela y hermana. Será sinceramente extrañada y nunca olvidada por sus seres queridos, familia y amistades. Es precedida en muerte por sus padres, Señor Ruperto y...

Petra C. Saucedo

Petra C. Saucedo

December 20, 2006

"A light from our household is gone, a voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in our hearts that never can be filled." Petra Contreras Saucedo, 99, was born in Concepcion Del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico in 1907. She passed away in the company of loved ones at her daughter's house on December 20th. Petra's first priorities were always...