Obituaries

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...

Catherine Johnson

Catherine Johnson

December 20, 2006

Catherine Johnson, 55, Visitation: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Sun City Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. Graveside Service and Interment : 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: husband, Henry Johnson; sons, Marc Samuel Johnson, Steven Henry Johnson and Edric Masson Johnson; daughters:...

Maria Elena Laboy

Maria Elena Laboy

December 19, 2006

Maria Elena Laboy, 69, Visitation: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Vigil: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 12:30 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: husband, Pedro Juan Laboy; son, Jose Omar Medina; and daughters: Maria Flores, Olga Laboy and Betty Laboy.

Angela Martinez

Angela Martinez

December 18, 2006

Angela Martinez, 75, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: sons, Antonio III, Alfredo, David, Rene, Daniel, Bobby, Albert and Martin Martinez; daughters, Olga and Patricia Martinez and Rosalinda...

Jose Gomez

Jose Gomez

December 18, 2006

Jose Gomez, 65, passed away December 18, 2006, Visitation will be on Thursday, December 21, 2006 from 4 pm until 9 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East with a vigil at 7 pm. Funeral Mass at 9:30 am Friday, December 22, 2006 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery East. Survivors wife: Maria Elena Gomez; son:...

Samuel D. Lopez

Samuel D. Lopez

December 17, 2006

Samuel D. Lopez, 63, Visitation: 3-6 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with vigil at 7:00 p.m. at San Lorenzo Hall in Clint, Tx, Tuesday, December 19, 2006. Funeral Mass: 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Sara; son, Ismael Lopez; daughter: Monica Verenis; brothers: Luis, Daniel, and Juan...