Obituaries

November 19, 2022

Jose Alcantar, 79, entered into eternal rest on November 19, 2022 at El Paso, Texas. Jose is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe Ricardo Alcantar and Cruz Estala Alcantar. Jose is survived by his beloved wife, Esther Pantoja Alcantar. His daughters, Joanne Alcantar Delgadillo, Betty Jo Alcantar Velasco and Jodie Alcantar Nieto. Brothers, Cruz Alcantar, Richard Alcantar and Gilbert...

November 18, 2022

Eduviges "Vickie" Ortiz, 67, entered into eternal rest on November 18, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. Vickie is preceded in death by her parents, Armando Valenzuela and Maria Zaragoza, brother, Armando Valenzuela Jr. and sisters, Magdalena Estrada and Graciela Valenzuela. Vickie is survived by her loving children: son, Richard Joaquin Ortiz; and daughters, Jacqueline Marie Calzada and Sarah Ann Ortiz....

November 17, 2022

 

Lucy Reyes, 89, passed away from natural causes on Thursday, November 17th 2022.   Lucy was born in El Paso TX on February 4, 1933.  She graduated from Bowie High School in 1951.  She worked for the El Paso Public Schools then moved on to a Career with Civil Service from where she later retired.  She enjoyed reading and...

November 17, 2022

 

Trinidad Virginia Perez Barnes, 90, was born on September 3, 1932, in El Paso, TX and passed away peacefully at home on November 18, at 4:23 am with her son, Robert Michael, and her precious Yorkshire terriers, Buttercup and Petunia, by her side. 

Virginia grew up in central El Paso, where she lived with her parents, her two sisters...

November 17, 2022

November 17, 2022

James Melvin Franklin 89 a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away on November 17th, 2022. He was born in Nogales AZ on December 17, 1932. He retired from the United States Army after 30 years of service. 

He is survived by his wife of 36 years Julie P. Franklin, daughters Priscilla Ann Franklin-Payan and Elizabeth Marie Franklin, grandchildren who...

November 17, 2022

In Sun Hendrix, 78, Visitation will be from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, with Prayer Service at 12:30 PM on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Committal Service will follow at 2:30 PM, on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

November 17, 2022

 

Sudie Ford Burner of Clint, Texas, following a long and fulfilling life, passed away in El Paso, Texas on November 17, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.  Rosary will be held Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:00 am with the Funeral Mass following at 11:30 am at San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint, Texas. A Graveside will be held at...

November 16, 2022

Gibson

David Charles Gibson, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. David is preceded in death by his loving parents; Earl Alvin Gibson and Ivey Lucille Prescott; and his dearest daughter; Laurie Michelle Gibson. He is survived...

November 16, 2022

Juan R. Chacon, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He was a life-long learner who learned to play the guitar and to speak Italian when he was in his 60s. He entertained family and friends with his music, sense of...

November 16, 2022

Eva Clark passed away, Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was born in Douglas, AZ on 7/16/1927. She married the love of her life, Cecil Clark in 1949. She worked as a laboratory nurse until her marriage when she devoted her time to her husband and his military career. They had 2 children, Dennis Clark and Linda Clark. She was a...

November 16, 2022

 

Estela Belmontes passed on November 16, 2022 in Las Cruces, NM. Estela was born to Trinidad and Epifania Gonzales on December 10,1928 in El Paso TX. During her younger years her father worked for Southern Pacific Railroad which required  the family to move from El Paso to the remote areas of New Mexico and Arizona. So remote were some...

November 16, 2022

Rolando Rios, 85, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with a Rosary at 6:00pm on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive.  Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2709 Alabama Street.  Committal Service to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza Road.  Services...

November 15, 2022

Our beloved father, Adolfo C. Urquieta was called home on November 15, 2022. He was proceeded in death by our beautiful mother. He created a beautiful life of peace and love for his wife and 7 children. Your life was a blessing. Your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Visitation 4:00 PM to 8:00...

November 15, 2022

 

Mary Rodriguez, 97, passed away on November 15, 2022. Born on January 6, 1925 in Douglas, Arizona, at an early age, her parents moved to beautiful El Paso, Texas and have been here since.

She was a graduate of Bowie High School in 1943, after she attended Business College and later Community College to upgrade her secretarial skills. In...

November 15, 2022

John DeMorris, 79, John DeMorris passed away November 15, 2022. John is survived by his two sons Colt and William; his grandchildren Joshua and Jonah; his niece Skylar and her children Riley and Mason. John was born on December 30, 1942. He served in the military and retired as a car salesman. John enjoyed his retirement by watching his favorite...

November 15, 2022

Dolores Saenz Melendez, 92, entered into eternal rest on November 15, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Margarita Saenz. Her son, Luis Raphael Chavez and daughter, Maria Virginia Cordova. Brother, Toribio Saenz and Carmen Castillo. Dolores is survived by her loving sons, Pedro Chavez Saenz and Jorge Chavez. Daughters, Maria Guadalupe...

November 15, 2022

Gregorio Aguilar Gomez, age 80, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and will be greatly missed. Gregorio is preceded in death by his parents; Placido Aguilar and Tomasa Gomez. He is survived by his sons; Gregorio Aguilar Jr., Javier Aguilar (Candy), Enrique Aguilar,...

November 14, 2022

November 14, 2022

 

Ruben Rodríguez, 65, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Ruben was born in El Paso, TX on December 8, 1956. He was a graduate of Ysleta High School in 1975 later to pursue his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UTEP.

He worked for the University of Texas at El Paso for over 20 years. Then he worked as...