Obituaries

Rose Marie Gonzalez

Rose Marie Gonzalez

December 22, 2025

Rose Marie Gonzalez, 66, passed away on December 22, 2025.

Rose was born in El Paso, TX on June 17, 1959. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She went on to become a surgical technician for a prominent El Paso eye doctor.

Rose loved to cook, bake, and was an avid reader. Known for her singing, she was a lead singer...

Fernando Mendez

Fernando Mendez

December 21, 2025

Fernando Mendez, a longtime El Paso resident, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at the age of 92. He died of natural causes, leaving behind a legacy of service, hard work, and dedication to his family. Born on December 3, 1933, Mendez spent more than five decades as a skilled refrigeration mechanic, establishing a reputation as a reliable and...

Juan Carlos Mascorro Sr.

Juan Carlos Mascorro Sr.

December 21, 2025

Juan Carlos Mascarro Sr., 43, entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2025 in El Paso, TX. Juan Carlos is survived by his parents, Barcilai Mascorro and Maria Del Rosario Mascorro. His wife, Carina Annette Diaz; son, Juan Carlos Mascorro Jr. Sisters, Erika Mascorro and Lorena Rosario Mascorro. Also leaving behind 2 grandchildren, Gianni and Addison. Juan Carlos was very...

Linda Madeline Zaneski

Linda Madeline Zaneski

December 21, 2025

Linda Madeline Zaneski, 75, entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2025 in El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack William Blenkinsop and Lucia Madeline Blenkinsop. Linda is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Robert Zaneski. Daughter, Lisa Zaneski- Reyes and Son-In-Law, James C. Reyes. Brothers, Joseph William Blenkinsop, William Harold Blenkinsop and David Allen...

Ismael Pacheco

Ismael Pacheco

December 21, 2025

Ismael Pacheco, 99, entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2025 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by parents, Felix and Inocencia Pacheco; along with several brothers and sisters. Ismael is survived by his beloved wife, Lidia Maldonado Serrano; son, Phillip Pacheco and daughter, Luisa Pacheco. Brother, Eliseo Pacheco. Ismael was very loved and will always be...

Carolyn Joy Lawrence

Carolyn Joy Lawrence

December 20, 2025

Carolyn Joy Lawrence, a beloved mother, grandmother, passed away on December 20, 2025, in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 89. Born on September 14, 1936, in Boone, Iowa, Carolyn's life was characterized by her kindness, warmth, and unwavering commitment to her family.

She is survived by her three sons, Allen, Martin, and Andrew, and her daughter, Cynthia. Each of...

Aleyah Jorden Garnett

Aleyah Jorden Garnett

December 20, 2025

Aleyah Jorden Garnett, 21, passed away on December 20, 2025.Aleyah was known for her loving heart, gentle spirit, and the joy she brought into every room. She had a way of making others feel seen, valued, and deeply cared for.

She graduated from Burges High School in 2022. She was part of the Amici dance team where she blossomed from a...

Virginia S. Abilez

Virginia S. Abilez

December 19, 2025

Our Family Matriarch Virginia S. Abilez age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday December 19, 2025 in El Paso, Texas.

Virginia dedicated many years of her professional life to public service. She worked at White Sands Missile Range and later continued her career in civil service at Fort Bliss, from which she proudly retired. Her commitment, work ethic, and sense of...

Alberto Miranda

Alberto Miranda

December 19, 2025

Alberto Miranda, 93, entered into eternal rest on December 19,2025 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Miranda and Francisca Miranda. Alberto is survived by his beloved wife, Ramona Miranda. Children, Alberto Miranda Jr., Oscar Miranda,  Ruben Miranda †, Yolanda Miranda, Gloria Miranda, Lydia Miranda, Margarita Miranda, Norma Miranda and Elizabeth Miranda. Also leaving...

Kathrine Erika La Bounty

Kathrine Erika La Bounty

December 18, 2025

Kathrine Erika La Bounty, age 90, entered into the loving hands of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Katie was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was a devoted member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church and dedicated many years of her life as a teacher...

Maria Carlota Consuelo Ledezma

Maria Carlota Consuelo Ledezma

December 18, 2025

Maria Carlota Consuelo Ledezma, age 99, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, friend, and will be dearly missed. Maria is preceded in death by her parents: Barbaro and Matilde Zambrano, her husband: David M. Ledezma, her son-in-law: Julian Oaxaca, and her daughter-in-law, Cecilia Ledezma. She is survived...

Ryan Mills McMaryion Pettis

Ryan Mills McMaryion Pettis

December 17, 2025

Ryan Mills McMaryion Pettis, 34, transitioned to be with the Lord on December 17, 2025. Ryan was born on July 20, 1991, in Midland, Texas to Clifton Pettis and Reba Pettis. He graduated from J.M. Hanks High School in 2009. Ryan went to Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas, where he played football. Ryan started his football career while playing on...

Gloria Rubio Acosta

Gloria Rubio Acosta

December 17, 2025

Gloria Rubio Acosta , 71, entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2025 in El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nieves Rubio†. and Josefina Acosta†. Son, Francisco Javier Rubio .Daughter, Karla Rubio .Sisters, Teresa Cedillos and Josefina Perez. Also leaving behind 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren to honor and cherish her memory. Gloria was...

Sergio Valenzuela Jr.

Sergio Valenzuela Jr.

December 17, 2025

Sergio Valenzuela Jr., 29, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Sergio was born in El Paso, TX on October 17, 1996. He graduated from Montwood High School. He had a deep love for cars, paintball, and sports. He loved sharing moments with friends and family but above all else, Sergio's greatest love was his daughter. She was the light of...

Magdalena Martinez

Magdalena Martinez

December 17, 2025

With unimaginable heartbreak, we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Magdalena “Maggie” Martinez, who left this world on December 17, 2025. Born on December 27, 1967, to Baltazar and Maria “Suki” De La Rosa, who cherished her deeply and helped shape the strong, caring woman she became. Maggie was love in its purest form selfless, fierce, and endlessly devoted...

Marcos E. Balbuena

Marcos E. Balbuena

December 17, 2025

Marcos, 97, a man of quiet faith and dedication, passed away on December 17, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1928, and lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and service.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evangelina, and his brother, Lorenzo Balbuena (Cindy). He is survived by his children, Lorenzo (Maria) and Sylvia (Ernesto); his...

Leopoldo Hernandez Jr.

Leopoldo Hernandez Jr.

December 17, 2025

Leopoldo Hernandez Jr., age 81, entered into the hands of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Leopoldo was a Bowie High School graduate of 1964 and a UTEP alumni of 1971.

Leopoldo proudly served his country as a...