Obituaries

Benjamin Abel Avalos

Benjamin Abel Avalos

October 1, 2022

Benjamin Abel Avalos, 36, Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Friday, October 14, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 AM, Saturday, October 15, 2022 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2301 Zanzibar Rd.

Luis Oscar Parra

Luis Oscar Parra

October 1, 2022

Luis Oscar Parra, 67, A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6PM, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes-East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 20, 2022 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2301 Zanibar. A Graveside Service will follow at 11:30 AM...

Juan Jesus Martinez

Juan Jesus Martinez

September 30, 2022

Juan Jesús Martinez, 74, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2022, after a 7-year long battle with liver disease stemming from medical complications. Juan was born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on October 15, 1947, to Juan and Maria Esther Martinez. Juan graduated from Jefferson High School in El Paso, Texas, in 1966, and enlisted in the Marines...

Joanna Brannon

Joanna Brannon

September 30, 2022

Joanna Elizabeth Brannon, age 46, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. She

was a devoted daughter and sister and will be greatly missed.

Joanna is survived by her parents; Bobby R. and Edith Brannon, her sister Laura Ellen

Brannon (Ricardo), her brother; David Chavez and her nanny Antonia Chavez Molina.

She is also survived by her nieces...

Ernest O. Flores

Ernest O. Flores

September 30, 2022

Ernest O. Flores, age 65, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 30, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed. Ernest is preceded in death by his loving parents; Jose and Lucia Flores. He is survived by his dearest siblings; Joe Flores, Ray Flores, Consuelo Flores (Rosa Gonzalez), Norma...

Claire Evelina Woods

Claire Evelina Woods

September 30, 2022

Claire E. Woods entered into the hands of her Lord on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the age of 76. She was a loving daughter, mother and will be greatly missed.

Committal Service will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave.

Eddy Jose Ortiz

Eddy Jose Ortiz

September 29, 2022

Eddy Jose Ortiz, 24, entered into eternal rest on September 29, 2022 in Alburquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his beloved parents, Jose Ortiz and Ofelia Ortiz. His sisters, Tania and Michelle Ortiz. Eddy was very loved by all those who met him and will be dearly missed.

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

Elsie M. Rush

Elsie M. Rush

September 28, 2022

Elsie Marie Rush, 95, passed away on Wednesday September 28, 2022. She is preceded in death by her Husband William B Rush, Her son William (Billy) Rush, her daughter Evelyn Rush Fleming, her granddaughter Milissa Chavira, and her grandson Cameron Orton. She is survived by her grand daughters Michelle Lopez and Nicole Orton, Her Great Grandchildren Jason Fleming, Crystal Roacho,...

Opal Rea Smith

Opal Rea Smith

September 28, 2022

Opal Rea Peacock Smith was born to James T. Peacock and Mamie Pearl Saulman Peacock on February 7, 1933 on the family farm in Geneva County, Alabama.  She left this life to join her heavenly Father on September 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Smith, her parents and her siblings, Harold Gene Peacock, Willa...

Christopher Shane Denio

Christopher Shane Denio

September 27, 2022

Christopher S. Denio, 24, died unexpectedly September 27, 2022, surrounded by close friends Morgan and Connor Dickey. He was born February 2, 1998, in El Paso, TX, the son of Charles L. DeNio Jr. and Elsa I. DeNio.

Chris graduated from Chapin High School, Class of 2016. He was very hardworking and held up to three jobs at a time...

Clifford E. Ellis

Clifford E. Ellis

September 27, 2022

SFC Clifford Eugene Ellis, ARMY, entered into eternal rest on September 27 2022 at the age of 83. As a young man, from Chattanooga Tennessee, he chose to enlist in the army as a supply sergeant. A career soldier, he served two tours in Vietnam. Because of his service he was blessed by being stationed to South Korea where he...

Julia G. Ruiz

Julia G. Ruiz

September 27, 2022

Julia Garcia de Ruiz, 91, passed away on September 27, 2022 after a brief illness.  She was a loving and supportive wife, and selfless mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Ever devoted to her Catholic faith, she was a humble and dedicated servant and had an immense love of our Lord and Blessed Mother.  She was born on August...

Johnny Morales

Johnny Morales

September 26, 2022

Johnny Morales, 57, entered into eternal rest on September 26, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Cruz Morales; brothers, Cruz Morales Jr. and Lalo Morales. Johnny is survived by his beloved mother, Jennie Morales, brothers, Reymundo Morales and Robert Morales. Sisters, Irma Ramirez, Sally Shaw and Olga Miller. Johnny was very loved by...

Toby Kerch

Toby Kerch

September 26, 2022

Toby Kerch, age 80, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 26, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Toby is preceded in death by her parents; “Lefty” and Lavis Venus. She is survived by her sons; Robert Kerch (Andrea) and Anthony Kerch (Charlotte), as well as her grandchildren; Ryan,...

Steven Samuel Barden

Steven Samuel Barden

September 26, 2022

Steven Samuel Barden (age 62), beloved son of Tommy Eugene Barden and Shirley Ann (Née Hollis) Barden and brother of Thomas Eugene Barden (Golden, Colorado), passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 after prolonged illnesses. 

Steve was born in El Paso, Texas on October 8, 1959. He graduated from Eastwood High School and Sul Ross State University. He was a high school...

Henry Geller

Henry Geller

September 25, 2022

Henry Charles Geller, age 98, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 in Houston, Texas.  He is survived by his wife; Harriet Lerner, his nieces; Norma Geller, Sue Feuille, his nephews; Robert Novick (Lee Schwartz), Richard Novick (Diane), Michael Novick, Michael Rosen, Gary Rosen.   Henry is preceded in death by his parents; Samuel Geller and Rose Kerner, his brother; Daniel Geller. He...

Florencia R. Reyes

Florencia R. Reyes

September 25, 2022

 

On September 25, 2022 Florencia Reyes, a beloved mother, wife, the eldest of 10 brothers and sisters, and caring nurse, passed away at the age of 70. Born to Gregorio and Bernardina Ramirez from a humble beginning in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, with her iron will and help from her family, she studied to become a nurse in the Centro...

Juan Manuel Guzman Roman

Juan Manuel Guzman Roman

September 25, 2022

Juan Manuel Guzman Roman, 65, entered into eternal rest on September 25, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his son, Ricardo Guzman and father, Felix Guzman. Juan Manuel is survived by his beloved wife, Oralia Guzman; son, Juan Carlos Guzman; daughters, Adriana Guzman, Johanna Guzman and Cynthia Guzman. Mother, Petra Roman; brothers, Tomas Guzman and...

Juan Carlos Martinez

Juan Carlos Martinez

September 25, 2022

Juan Carlos Martinez, age 63, entered into eternal rest on the evening of September 24, 2022 in El Paso, Texas after bravely battling cancer for nine years. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed. Juan Carlos is preceded in death by his brother; Fermin Martinez. He is survived by his loving...

Joaquin "Hawk" Bustamante Jr.

Joaquin "Hawk" Bustamante Jr.

September 25, 2022

Joaquin "Hawk" Bustamante Jr., 62, entered into eternal rest on September 25, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. Joaquin is preceded in death by his daughter, Anna Marie Hernandez, parents, Joaquin Bustamante Sr. and Carolina Bustamante; sisters, Teresa Bustamante and Guadalupe Bustamante. Joaquin is survived by his beloved wife, Elvira Bustamante, son, Javier Urbina Jr., daughters, Donica Jacqueline Bustamante and Jennifer...