Obituaries

Alicia Baeza Vargas

Alicia Baeza Vargas

March 11, 2026

Our hearts break as we share the news that Alicia Baeza Vargas, a beautiful soul, left this world on March 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Alicia was born in Deming, New Mexico on October 28, 1935. She lived there with her parents, Luis and Maria Baeza and her 9 brothers and sisters. She attended Deming High School where...

Tomas Olivares

Tomas Olivares

March 6, 2026

Tomas Mancera Olivares, 83, of El Paso, TX, passed away on Friday, March 6,2026. Born on October 18,1942 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, he was a devoted husband and father.

Dad was a hard-working and dedicated person. He lived a life filled with love and laughter and cherished every moment that will forever live in our hearts.

As we reflect on the life...

Dr. Ronald Major Pruett

Dr. Ronald Major Pruett

March 19, 2026

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the El Paso Maida Shriners 6331 Alabama St, El Paso, TX 79904

https://www.elmaida.com/

Avelina O. Valverde

Avelina O. Valverde

March 23, 2026

Avelina O. Valverde, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Avelina is preceded in death by her parents; Manuel and Maria Orozco; her dearest son; Guillermo Valverde Jr.; her brother; Manuel Orozco Jr.; and her sister; Belen Torres. She...

Terry H.R. Vazquez

Terry H.R. Vazquez

March 22, 2026

Terry H.R. Vazquez, who was born Hortencia Amanda Rivera, passed away on March 22, 2026, at 95.5 years of age. She was a first-generation U.S. Citizen born to parents who each came to El Paso from Mexico in 1926. Her father, Ernesto Rivera, from Durango, and her mother, Isabel Jasso, from Mexico City.

Terry’s mother gave birth to her at home...

Richard Fass

Richard Fass

March 21, 2026

Richard Lawrence Fass, 88, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026,surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, uncle and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Richard worked for many years as a sales distributor. A true lover of golf, many of his favorite days were on the fairway with friends. He was preceded in death by...

Marcela Saenz

Marcela Saenz

March 21, 2026

Marcela Saenz, 88, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home - East. Interment time is currently pending.

LeeRoy Montalbo

LeeRoy Montalbo

March 21, 2026

LeeRoy Montalbo, 74, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. A Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2026, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1700 George Dieter. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Francisco Antonio Chavarria

Francisco Antonio Chavarria

March 19, 2026

Francisco Antonio Chavarria,78, entered into eternal rest on March 19,2026 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his beloved wife Juana Rangel De Hernandez. Francisco is also survived by many friends and family to cherish and honor his memory. He will be dearly missed and forever loved. 

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. followed by...

Juanita Marie Maese

Juanita Marie Maese

March 19, 2026

Juanita Marie Maese, 81, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Friday, April 10, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass and Interment times are currently pending.

Luis Calderon Carrillo

Luis Calderon Carrillo

March 18, 2026

Luis Calderon Carrillo, 71, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at San Antonio Catholic Church, 503 Hunter. Interment time is currently pending.

Gail F. Kirkpatrick

Gail F. Kirkpatrick

March 16, 2026

In Loving Memory

Gail Florence Kirkpatrick

May 19, 1939 – March 16, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gail, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, who peacefully departed this world on March 16, 2026, at the age of 86.

Gail was born on May 19th 1939, in the town of Gridley to...

Maximina Mireles

Maximina Mireles

March 16, 2026

Maximina “Maxi” Mireles, de 89 años, falleció el lunes 16 de marzo de 2026. A Maximina le precedieron en la muerte sus padres: Jesus Morales y Soledad Torres, su esposo: Jose I. Mireles, y sus hermanas: Manuela Mendoza, Tomasa Medina, y Jesusita Gonzalez. Le sobreviven sus hijos: Jose I. Mireles (Irene), Gerardo Mireles (Norma), Ruben Mireles, Lorenzo Mireles, Gloria Grajeda,...

Maria De Jesus Flores

Maria De Jesus Flores

March 16, 2026

Maria De Jesus Flores, 92,Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church & Parish, 519 S. Latta.

Eduardo Omar Hernandez

Eduardo Omar Hernandez

March 13, 2026

Eduardo Omar Hernandez,52, entered into eternal rest on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Eduardo is survived by his dear parents, Vidal Hernandez and Maria Irma Nevarez. His beloved wife Mary Lou Hernandez. His beautiful daughters, Jazmine And Kaylin Hernandez. His sisters, Araceli Hernandez, Elizabeth Hernandez and Maribel Bornak. Eduardo is also survived by many friends and family to cherish...

Aurelia R. Valles

Aurelia R. Valles

March 13, 2026

Aurelia R. Valles, 95, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. She was born in Gomez, Chihuahua, on July 27, 1930. Aurelia would later marry the love of her life in 1949, Pedro Valles. She is preceded in death by her parents; Jesus and Julia Rodriguez and daughter Belen Valles. She leaves behind her sons; Francisco (Ana), Pedro (Mariana) and...

Arturo Garcia

Arturo Garcia

March 12, 2026

Arturo Garcia Castillo, affectionately also known as Tury, Art, and our Dad/Papi/Pa, lived such a beautiful life worthy of a novel/book/movie.

Arturo was born on July 5th, 1954 in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to parents Amada Castillo and Adolfo Garcia. As a child he lived between El Paso/Juarez and Los Angeles, later choosing El Paso as his home where he built...