Obituaries
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...
SFC Alberto Prieto
January 8, 2007
SFC Alberto Prieto, 39, Visitation: 11:30 am-1:00 p.m., Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Survived by wife, Mary; father, Francisco Prieto; grandparents, Ester and Ruben Valenzuela; brother, Francisco Jr.; sisters: Delia Alvarez, Rose Janice, Bertha Perez, and Christy Prieto; daughters: Marisol Prieto, Heather Calvillo, and...
Rodolfo Robles
January 8, 2007
Rodolfo F. Robles, 93, lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas went to be with his savior on Monday, January 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife Emma J. Robles. He is survived by daughters; Bertha Gutierrez (Leonard), Julie Carrillo(Ray), son; Antonio Robles (Irma) all of El Paso, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday,...
Joseph Okies
January 8, 2007
Joseph Okies went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2007, at the age of 96. He was born in Zahle, Lebanon, on November 16, 1910, later becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States. His family emigrated to the United States via Mexico, when he was one year old. He earned his Eagle Scout award while in...
Margaret G. Hurd
January 8, 2007
Margaret G. Hurd, 87, Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Friday, January 19, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service and Interment: 11:00 a.m., Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by son, Joe L. Hurd; daughters: Angela DeAnda, Margaret Uzeta, Patricia Hurd Alcala; brother, Augustin Guerra Jr.; sisters, Carmen and Frances Guerra, Alice Enriquez, Della Escobar, Helen Lopez, and Lily Guerra; 7 grandchildren;...
Julian N. Flores
January 8, 2007
Julian N. Flores, 78, Visitation: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Vigil: 7 pm Monday, January 15, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Rita; sons: Jay Jr., Richard, Edward, Arthur, Jesse, PAul and David Flores; daughters: Gloria Castaneda, Rita...
Christopher Steven Mietlinski
January 7, 2007
A life taken away, Christopher Steven Mietlinski, 37, passed away Jan. 7, 2007. As we travel through life day by day, together with those who are dear to our hearts and are there by our side, come what may. But sometimes a loved one must travel ahead for reasons that aren’t clear and we are left behind to continue along,...


