Obituaries

Carmen "Melly" Stephens Grijalva

Carmen "Melly" Stephens Grijalva

June 17, 2024

Carmen “Melly” Stephens Grijalva, age 77, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 17, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, a dedicated teacher, and she will be greatly missed. Melly is preceded in death by her parents; Arturo Stephens "Papop" and Maria G. Stephens "Mamom"; brother Lalo Laredo. She is survived by her brother Arturo Stephens Jr.,...

Maria Natividad Hernandez De Rivera

Maria Natividad Hernandez De Rivera

June 17, 2024

Maria N. Hernandez De Rivera- 71 years-a loving, kind, humble wife and mother, the most sweet and loving grandmother who walked her path to Jesus arms on June 17, 2024, she will forever be missed — Maria is survived by her beloved and dedicated husband of 34 years, Catarino Guevara, her two daughters, Michelle Adriana and Maria Eugenia; her grandchildren...

Stanley C. Simmons

Stanley C. Simmons

June 16, 2024

Stanley Calvin Simmons Sr. also known as “Sweetie” to some and “Hurri” to others was born on June 27, 1957 in White Castle, Louisiana to the late Ms. Rosemary Veal. Stanley was the oldest of nine children. Stanley was predeceased in death by his grandparents Ernest & Mildred Simmons and a sister Ms. Geraldine Simmons.

After attending the Job Corps, Stanley...

Margaret F. Trejo

Margaret F. Trejo

June 16, 2024

Margaret F. Trejo (Franco), aged 96, passed away on June 16, 2024, in Corona, California. Born on November 29, 1927, in El Paso, Texas, Margaret dedicated much of her life to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the care and education of others.

Margaret embarked on her career as a nursing assistant, where she specialized in maternity care. Her passion for helping...

Mario E. Carmona

Mario E. Carmona

June 16, 2024

Mario E. Carmona, a devoted father and husband, avid fisherman and follower of Christ, passed away on June 16, 2024 — 67 years to the day he was born. 

Mario is survived by his beloved high school sweetheart and wife of 46 years, Patricia Marie; his two sons, Jonathan Ray (Aimee) and Clinton James; his grandchildren, Aidan Ray and Camila Brielle;...

Benjamin Roche Santos

Benjamin Roche Santos

June 15, 2024

Benjamin Roche-Santos, 71, entered into the hands of the Lord on June 15, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He blessed our lives in many ways and will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife Margarita and three children Benjamin Jr. (Denise), Luis (Elvira), and Maria (Jared), his father,...

Elijio "Lico" De Luna

Elijio "Lico" De Luna

June 15, 2024

Elijio “Lico” De Luna, age 95, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and blessed to be a great-great-grandfather who will be greatly missed. Lico is preceded in death by his loving parents; Pedro De Luna and Anastacia Guzman, his loving wife Elena, daughter...

Jerry Thomas Wright, Sr.

Jerry Thomas Wright, Sr.

June 15, 2024

Spending his final days surrounded by loved ones, Jerry Thomas Wright, Sr. peacefully entered his eternal rest early on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in El Paso, TX. He was an outstanding husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, businessman, and friend.

Jerry was born on October 27, 1927 in Carthage, MO to Jewett and Eleanor Maher Wright. He was preceded in...

Janet Blount

Janet Blount

June 14, 2024

Janet Dolores Blount, 59, passed away unexpectedly after a sudden illness June 14, 2024, in Downey, California. She was born in El Paso, Texas November 4, 1964. She was the youngest of three children born to James Blount, Sr. and the late Gladys Blount.

Janet grew up traveling the country and world extensively due to her father’s military career. She lived...

Alma Delia Gonzalez

Alma Delia Gonzalez

June 14, 2024

Alma Delia Gonzalez, 71, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Friday, June 21, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9205 N. Loop.

Jonathan David Schwartz Jr.

Jonathan David Schwartz Jr.

June 14, 2024

Jonathan David Schwartz Jr. peacefully departed this life on June 14, 2024 at the age of 85 in his hometown of El Paso, Texas. His greatest legacy and loves were his family and many friends, especially his beloved wife of 64 years Josephine Polk Schwartz (Jody).

Jonathan was born on June 18, 1938 to Jonathan David and Ethel Meyer Schwartz. He...

Maria De Jesus Rubio De Lopez

Maria De Jesus Rubio De Lopez

June 14, 2024

Maria De Jesus Rubio De Lopez, 66, entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2024 in El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ramon Rubio Holguin and Beatriz Marin. As well as her brother, Jesus Rubio. Maria De Jesus is survived by her beloved husband, Jose Ignacio Lopez. Sons, Jaime Lopez, Christian Lopez and daughter, Aracely...

Charles S. Butler

Charles S. Butler

June 13, 2024

Charles S. Butler, age 72, a resident of El Paso TX, passed away June 13, 2024 after a long battle with a horrible neurological disease called PSP. Charles is survived by his wife Peggy (of 50 years) and a son, Justin. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Mike and sister Desiree. He was born and raised...

Hector M. Rivera

Hector M. Rivera

June 13, 2024

Hector M. Rivera, age 40, passed away on Thursday June 13, 2024.

Hector was born in El Paso, Texas on October 1, 1983 and graduated from Canutillo High School in 2004.

In his youth, Hector proudly participated in the Special Olympics, earning a first-place medal in running,

as well as an additional medal in the shot-put event.

Later in life, Hector realized his passion...

Alexandra Carla Fedler

Alexandra Carla Fedler

June 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Alexandra Fedler

Our Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, and friend, Alexandra Fedler entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 13th in El Paso, TX. She was born on May 5th, 1991 to Ida Denney and Barry Fedler. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Alicia Quezada, and her mother, Ida Denney. Alexandra is survived by her...

Guadalupe Carmen Tinoco

Guadalupe Carmen Tinoco

June 13, 2024

Guadalupe Carmen Tinoco, 87, Visitation 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Little Flower Catholic Church, 171 Polo Inn. Graveside Service will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Maria Guadalupe Saldaña

Maria Guadalupe Saldaña

June 12, 2024

Maria Guadalupe Saldaña, 79, que partio de esta vida el miercoles 12 de junio 2024 en El Paso, TX. La Sra. Lupe nacio en Meoqui, Chihuahua el 20 de junio 1944, ella se mudo a Los Angeles, California a una temprana edad donde recivio a Jesucristo como su unico y verdadero Salvador. Lupe era la mayor de tres hermanos, y...

Dr. Arryl Stanton Paul

Dr. Arryl Stanton Paul

June 11, 2024

Dr. Arryl Stanton Paul

June 20, 1939 — June 11, 2024

Dr. Arryl Stanton Paul Jr passed away June 11, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on June 20, 1939 in Springfield, Missouri, to Lelia Belle and Arryl Stanton Paul, Sr. Arryl was an accomplished classical pianist and Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Texas at El Paso.

Arryl...

Alfredo Contreras

Alfredo Contreras

June 11, 2024

Alfredo Contreras passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 11, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1954 in Obregón Sinaloa, Mexico. He was a machine operator at Levi’s Strauss for over 20 years. He is survived by the love of his life, of 49 years, Patricia Contreras and their children, Alfredo (Ana), Vanessa (Julio), and Josue (Victoria)....

Salvador Reza

Salvador Reza

June 11, 2024

Salvador Reza, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Salvador was born in El Paso, TX on March 9, 1951. He graduated from Bowie High School in May 1969. A “Proud Bowie Bear,” he was a “Die Hard” Dallas Cowboys, LA Dodgers and Lakers fan!

Salvador was preceded in death by his parents; Jesus Sr. and Dolores Reza, and brother Jesus...