Obituaries

Samuel "Sammy" Jimenez

Samuel "Sammy" Jimenez

April 11, 2026

Samuel Jimenez, 68, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and he will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elias Jimenez and Bertha Castillo, and his son, Daniel Solis. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Bertha Jimenez,...

Martin Robles Villagrana

Martin Robles Villagrana

April 10, 2026

An obituary is being composed.

A Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Homes-West, with a Holy Rosary to commence at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:15 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi, 5750 Doniphan Drive. Internment will follow at 2:45 pm...

Mario Mendoza

Mario Mendoza

April 10, 2026

Mario Mendoza, 16, entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Mario is survived by his beloved parents, Mario Mendoza and Miriam Edith Martinez. Also leaving behind his brother, Raul Alfredo Mendoza to honor and cherish his memory. Mario was very loved and will always be missed.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00...

Pastor David Lee Moore

Pastor David Lee Moore

April 9, 2026

David Lee Moore was born May 20, 1976, in El Paso, Texas, to Eugene and Edwina Moore. Raised in El Paso, he excelled in football and track and graduated in 1994. He later earned a B.A. in Communications from Upper Iowa University (cum laude, 2000). A lifelong member of the Church of God in Christ, he served with devotion as...

Carmen H. Natividad

Carmen H. Natividad

April 9, 2026

Carmen H. Natividad, 90, gained her angel wings on the early morning of April 9, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Carmen lived a beautiful and full life of love. She adored being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and took great pride in being the head of a beautiful and large family she lovingly created...

Modesto Arturo Duran

Modesto Arturo Duran

April 9, 2026

Modesto Arturo Duran (Tury) passed peacefully from this life into eternal rest on April 9, 2026, at the age of 91. He was a wonderful husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and he will be deeply missed. Though we are grieving, we are also comforted knowing that he is now in the arms of God’s loving embrace. His last spoken...

Carlos Ornelas Jr.

Carlos Ornelas Jr.

April 9, 2026

Carlos Ornelas Jr., 76, entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Carlos is preceded in death by parents, Carlos Ornelas Sr. and Graciela Pedregon. His beloved wife, Martha F. Ornelas; brother, Norberto Ornelas and sister, Ida Ornelas. Carlos is survived by his loving daughters, Jenny Ornelas and Jessica Ornelas. Brothers, Orlando Ornelas and Johnnie Ornelas....

Frances Thurman

Frances Thurman

April 9, 2026

Frances Berry Thurman

September 5, 1937 – April 9, 2026

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24

Frances “Miney” Thurman fulfilled her life as a faithful servant of the Lord on April 9, 2026, at the age of 88 – a life well done. As a dear friend once said, “she...

Isidro Humberto Ortega

Isidro Humberto Ortega

April 7, 2026

Isidro Humberto Ortega falleció el martes 7 de abril de 2026 a la edad de 66 años. Fue un esposo, hermano y tío amoroso, y será profundamente extrañado. Se dedicó durante muchos años al oficio de camionero.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Guadalupe y Jesús Ortega; y sus hermanos, Normando Ortega y María Luisa Ortega.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Sonia...

Maria Isabel Morales

Maria Isabel Morales

April 7, 2026

Maria Isabel Morales, 76, passed away April 7, 2026 in El Paso, TX. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM., Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. with a Rosary will be at 6:00 PM. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. 

Carlos Guillermo Reza

Carlos Guillermo Reza

April 7, 2026

Carlos Guillermo Reza Sr passed away Tuesday April 7,2026.

He was born on June 25,1942, in Chihuahua, MX.

He began his first job at the age of 16 with Phelps Dodge. In 1958 he married his first love, Irene. Then in 1992 he married his second love, Gloria.

Mr. Reza is preceded in death by his parents; Jose G and Petra Reza. He...

Sawaar Simmons

Sawaar Simmons

April 7, 2026

On April 7, 2026 loving husband, father and grandfather, Sawaar Simmons passed away at the age of 73. Sawaar retired after 20 years from the U.S. Army and several years with the U.S. Postal Service. he is preceded in death by his parents Edna Brown and Francis Simmons. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Simmons, two children Sawaar Simmons...

Arnold "Arnie" Durham

Arnold "Arnie" Durham

April 7, 2026

Arnold “Arnie” Durham, age 85, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 07, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. Arnold was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents; Clarence John Durham and Hazel May Kimball. He is survived by his loving wife; Terrie Elizabeth Durham; his dearest...

James Guthrie Sherwood

James Guthrie Sherwood

April 6, 2026

James Guthrie Sherwood, 78, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Born in Chelsea, Maine, James proudly served in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division as a Forward Observer and Radio Telephone Operator during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1969. In recognition of his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Parachute...

Ada Iris Ochoa

Ada Iris Ochoa

April 6, 2026

Ada Iris Ochoa, age 79, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 06, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Ada is preceded in death by her parents; Jose Miguel Ocasio and Blanca Iris Torres; and her loving husband; Jose Maria Ochoa. She is survived by her dearest sons;...

Gloria Szymblowski Walls

Gloria Szymblowski Walls

April 5, 2026

Gloria Szymblowski Walls, 71, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. She will be remembered for her willingness to give a deep love of family, and knack for making others feel welcomed and valued.

Early Life

Gloria was born in Baltimore, MD in April 1955. In 1959, she and her family moved to El Paso, TX after her dad left military...