Obituaries
James H. Cooke,
January 19, 2007
James H. Cooke, Jr., 85, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2007. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Cooke later retired from a professional career with the VA in New York. He moved to El Paso in 1996 after the death of his wife, Margie Cooke. Also preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Sallie D. Cooke;...
Efren Nervais,
January 18, 2007
Nervais Jr., Efren, 57, Visitation 4-9 p.m. Vigil at 7 p.m. today at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Jan. 24, 2007 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment will be private. Survived by mother Petra G. Nervais; sisters: Dolores Nervais, Irma Vilardell & Martha Nervais.
Concepcion R. Munoz
January 18, 2007
Concepcion R. Munoz, 83, Visitation: 2-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2007 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: sons, Salvador, Demetrio, Rafael, and Jose de Jesus Munoz; daughters, Guadalupe, Maria Irene, Elvira Munoz; sisters, Margarita, Zenaida, and Elena Romero;...
Ruth E. Mellich
January 18, 2007
Ruth Mellich, 80, Visitation: 6-8 pm, Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: daughter, Susan Roseberry. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Oscar Luis Terrazas
January 17, 2007
Oscar Luis Terrazas Sr., 69, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2007. He is survived by his wife Alicia Terrazas; Sons: Mario and Oscar Luis Terrazas; Daughters: Sylvia Terrazas Olivo, Luz Elena Terrazas Arvizo, Rocio Terrazas Arzate, Hilda Terrazas Medina, Irene Terrazas, Yolanda Terrazas, Alicia Terrazas Armendariz, and Martha Terrazas; Sister: Bertha Terrazas Sotelo; 25 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. Preceded in...
Jose Jesus Trevizo
January 17, 2007
Jose Jesus Trevizo, 56, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 9:15 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Maria Trevizo; sons, Jose Jesus Jr, Eduardo, and Oscar Trevizo; brother, Andres, Ramon, Sergio, Armando, and Anastasio Trevizo; sisters, Bertha,...
Paul VanGeison
January 17, 2007
Paul VanGeison, 87, Navy and retired Air Force veteran, passed away January 17, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was a resident of El Paso for 41 years having graduated with honors from Texas Western College (UTEP) with degrees in both education and accounting. He taught school and later worked as the Assistant County Treasurer, Assistant County Auditor, and Juvenile...
Sidney Sipes
January 16, 2007
Sidney Sipes, Jr.,78, Visitation: 5-9 pm, Monday, January 22, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service: 9:00 am, Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: son: Sidney Sipes III, step-daughter, Toni Johnson; and brother, Harold Lee Sipes. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.Sidney Sipes Jr., 77, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed...
Gary Wayne Walker
January 16, 2007
Gary Wayne Walker, 49, died Tuesday January 16, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico and lived in Savannah for eight years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Phillip Monumental A.M.E. Church. He was a former employee of Vinyl Lite Industries. Survivors are: Wife; Sharon Walker of Savannah,...
Yong Son Matthewson
January 16, 2007
Mathewson, Yong Son, 66. Services are private. Survived by Myong Owens. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Adrian I Del
January 15, 2007
Adrian I. Del Rio, 82, passed away on January 15, 2007 in El Paso. He was born on July 8, 1924 in Morovis, Puerto Rico to Jose and Clotilde Del Rio. Left to cherish his memory is wife Eledis Diaz Del Rio; sons, Jaime J. Del Rio and Luis Del Rio; daughters, Maria C. Del Rio, Eledis T. Del Rio,...
Jesus Munoz
January 13, 2007
Jesus Muñoz, 75, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2007. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army to include service during the Korean conflict. After his military career, he was employed with U.S. Civil Service Immigration Department where he retired with 38 years of service. Upon his...
John Scott,
January 12, 2007
John Scott, Jr., 81, lifelong resident of El Paso, TX, passed away quietly, after a long illness. He was born Sept. 12, 1925. He is a Bowie High School graduate, was in the U.S. Army, and had a fulfilling job in the U.S. Postal Service, that included several positions for branch 505, and was the President of N.A.R.F.E. He was...
Lucas E. Sanchez
January 11, 2007
Lucas E. Sanchez, 71, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2007. Mr. Sanchez was a long time resident of El Paso, Tx. He is preceded in death by his parents Miguel De Leon Sanchez & Juana De La Cruz Estrada. He is survived by his wife: Eloisa Sanchez; Sons: Jesus Manuel Sanchez, Rafael Sanchez, Luis Sanchez & Raul Sanchez; Daughters:...
Carmen Barrientos
January 11, 2007
Carmen Barrientos, 84, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2007 at Our Lady of Mt Carmel (Old Mission) Catholic Church. Interment: Private. Survived by: wife, Esther, son, Isidro; daughter, Margarita; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.
William C. Davis
January 10, 2007
SFC William C. Davis, 71, born Nov. 5, 1935 in Logan, WV, departed this life Wed., January 10, 2007. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted family which includes: his loving wife, Lydia Davis; sons, Michael and Thomas; daughters, Marie and Lorraine; brothers, James “Bud” Mathis Davis, Jr. and Erskine T. Davis; sisters, Thelma Jean Miller,...
Florence Propst
January 10, 2007
Florence Pemberton Propst, 85, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2007. She was born in Wisner, Nebraska, and is survived by her brother, Jack Pemberton of Kiowa, Colorado. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, James Robert and Lucy Pemberton; her husband, Major Clifford Herman Propst; and her daughter, Sharon Lynn Clifton. Mrs. Propst served in the U.S. Army...
Joan Ellen Walters
January 9, 2007
Walters, Joan, 61, Services are private. Survived by: husband, John; daughter, Susan Carroll; and sisters, Marilyn Owens, Helen Smith, Shirley Butler, and Janice Johns. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Eugene John Majewski
January 9, 2007
Eugene Majewski, 78, of El Paso, Texas passed away January 9, 2007 surrounded by family members and held closely by his wife of 55 years, Ruth Ann. Gene was born on September 25, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois and to Gladys Meyer and Casey Majewski. He left at an early age to join the Merchant Marines, and enlisted in the U....
William Blair Wood
January 9, 2007
Willy “Fingers” Wood, 53, born April 1, 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa, passed away January 9, 2007. Willy enjoyed spending time with family and numerous friends. He devoted much of his time to trucking, working in mechanics, riding motorcycles, and helping his friends. He proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran. He had been a truck driver for 20...