Obituaries
David Jurado
March 22, 2008
Our beloved David O. Jurado, 46, passed peacefully, surrounded by all his loved ones, onto a better life on Saturday, March 22, 2008. David’s passion was playing baseball, playing cars with his grandson, and making everyone happy with his cooking. He is survived by his children, Christopher David & Amber; his grandson, Jaden; his parents, Abelardo & Dely Jurado; brothers,...
Johanna Bielawski
March 22, 2008
Johanna Bielawski, age 69, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died on Saturday, March 22, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 1, 1938 in Oberammergau, Germany, to the late Maria Haag and Alois Schwarz. Johanna is survived by her husband John; her son John, her daughter Maria and her husband Stacy Meador; two grandchildren Alexandra and...
Mary L. Williams
March 21, 2008
Mary Louise Williams, the eldest of three children, was born to Tommie and Ella Baldwin July 15, 1928 in Paris, Texas. Mrs. William attended Gilmore High School in Paris, Texas. Mrs. William moved to El Paso with her aunt in 1949. She joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church under The Pastoral Ship of Rev. H.B. Banks. Mrs. Williams met and married...
Tano Perez
March 21, 2008
Tano Perez, 62, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2008. He was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Tano had worked for Fed Ex National LTL for 20 years. He is survived by his loving wife; Nohemi Perez, sons; Alberto Perez (Sandra), Epifano Perez, Jr. Miguel Perez (Claudia), Guillermo Perez (Marina) and Bobby Valenzuela, daughters; Michelle Valenzuela and April...
Raquel Hinojosa
March 20, 2008
Raquel Hinojosa, 97, passed on to be with the Lord our savior on March 20, 2008. Born in Harlingen TX on August 10, 1910 and resided in El Paso for the last 45 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and a loving inspiration to all who knew her as a “Granny”. Raquel was preceded in death by her husband...
Julietta Maria Talamantes
March 19, 2008
Julietta Maria Talamantes, 88, Visitation was be held from 5-6 pm, Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Sunset Funeral West, Chapel of Peace with a Vigil at 5:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Ricardo, Roberto...
Elena Nicolas
March 19, 2008
Elena Nicolas, 80, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008 She was a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas and lived most of her life on Grant St. She was a teachers aide at AOY School for many years. Preceded in death by her husband; Gabriel Nicolas, sons; Gabriel Manuel Nicolas and David Nicolas and survived by her sons; George, Rafael...
Ester Del Hierro
March 19, 2008
Del Hierro, Ester, 78, Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday, March 24, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a vigil/rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 1:00 pm, Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by husband, Alberto Del Hierro; sons, Antonio and Anael Del Hierro and daughters, Concepcion Urbina,...
Marshall Hendryx
March 19, 2008
Marshall Hendryx died on March 18th at the age of 89 in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1935 and Texas Tech University in 1950. Marshall served in the Army from 1936-1939 spending time in the Philippines. He served a second term in the US Army Air Force from 1942-1946. After leaving the service he worked...
Amelia Flores Pinales
March 17, 2008
Amelia Flores Pinales,84, Visitation will be held from 2 – 9 pm., Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 12:30 pm., Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at St. Patrick Cathedral. Interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her son: Jose Pinales; daughters: Rosalia Pinales and Elvira Pinales; 14...
Alfonsa Zamora
March 16, 2008
Alfonsa Zamora was born April 2, 1913, in Fort Summer, New Mexico, and was called home by our Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Martin and Maria Zamora. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Ernesto Guriales. She is survived by her sister, Domitilia Vasquez, her daughters,...
Soledad Valles de Guerrero
March 16, 2008
Soledad Valles De Guerrero, 86, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008. She is survived by her sons, Pedro, Rafael, Roberto, Sotero & Idelfonso Guerrero; daughters, Dora Sanchez, Gloria Soto, Maria Luisa Guerrero, Hortencia Guerrero, Ofelia Martinez & Irma Gutierrez; 29 grandchildren, several great grandchildren & several great great grandchildren; sister, Juanita Valles. Visitation will be from 1:00-9:00 PM Sunday, March...
Thelma Marie Mangrum
March 15, 2008
Thelma Marie Mangrum, 81 years of age, passed away March 15, 2008. She was born in Emmett, Arkansas on August 16, 1926. She is survived by her sons, Ray D. Mangrum and Gerald G. Mangrum, and sisters, Wilma Horne and Helen Joiner, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Thelma is proceeded in the death by her parents, James Ott Roach...
Donald R. Haney
March 15, 2008
Donald Roy Haney, 72, loving son, husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday March 15, 2008 after a long and hard fought battle with bone cancer. He was born on March 13, 1936 in Smyrna, Georgia. He lived there with his mother and stepfather up until the time he met and married his wife of 55 years, Frances. In...
Anita Telles
March 12, 2008
Anita Telles, 84, passed away March 12, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Maria T. Soltis (Robert J. Soltis);brothers, Gilbert Telles (Gloria), Carlos Telles, and Rodolfo Telles (Mary); grandchildren, Robert J. Soltis, II. and Stephen Edward Soltis (Ananda). She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial Service will be celebrated at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March...
Jose Cruz Muela
March 12, 2008
Jose Cruz Muela, 70, Visitation: 2:00 - 9:00 pm, Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Monday, March 17, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife, Gloria A. Muela; sons, Sergio Muela and Walberto Muela; daughters, Lorena C. Muela and...
Armando Bras Garcia
March 11, 2008
Armando Bras Garcia Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on July 10, 1930 to Pedro Bras and Angeles Garcia. Mr. Bras is survived by is his wife Lynn, step-daughters, Kerry White and Ann Spencer, 8 brothers and sisters, 20 nieces and nephews, father to Armando (Barbara), Emilio (Gabriella), grandfather to Emilio J., Pablo, Raphael, Alex and Elena. Preceded in death...
Jose H. Gandara
March 11, 2008
Jose H. Gandara Jr. was taken by angels at the age of 65 to meet his Lord & Savior on March 11, 2008. He was born on August 8, 1942 to Jose H. Gandara Sr. & Petra Gandara in Shaffter, Tx. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Anita Gandara, son, Joe Gandara III & wife Delia Gandara,...
Mariana Sanchez
March 10, 2008
Mariana Sanchez, 85, Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, March 14, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with Funeral Service to begin at 7:00 pm. Interment: Private. Survived by sons, Gilberto Varela, Miguel Angel Varela, and Everardo Sanchez; daughters, Carlota Enriquez, Rosa Maria Jordan, Yolanda Villalobos, and Maria Carmen Zurita; sisters, Evangelina Velo and Martha Serrano. Services entrusted to Sunset...
Maria Esther Padilla
March 10, 2008
On March 10, 2008 Maria Esther Padilla left to be with Our Lord and His Blessed Mother. While she was with us she worked tirelessly for Him at Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church and at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Canutillo, TX. She served as a Communion Minister, taught Pre-Baptismal classes, Religious Formation Classes, and devoted most of her...


