Obituaries

Leon L. Anderson

Leon L. Anderson

July 1, 2022

 

Leon L. “Andy” Anderson, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Retired. 89, of El Paso, Texas, passed away July 01, 2022, of natural causes.   

 

Leon was born on September 28, 1932, in Kremmling, Colorado and raised on his aunt and uncle’s ranch in Dillion, Colorado. After his mother, Mildred Anderson, married his stepfather, Fred Hackett, he relocated to Denver, Colorado...

Antonia A. Hernandez

Antonia A. Hernandez

July 1, 2022

Antonia A. Hernandez, 80, entered into eternal rest, on July 1, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Martin G. Hernandez; daughter, Antonia Martinez; parents Jesus and Agapita Arenas. She is survived by her sons Jesus Hernandez, Manny Hernandez, Martin Hernandez, George Hernandez; daughters Juanita Maese, Mary Romero, Guadalupe Hernandez, Carmen Corral, Josie...

Maria Luisa Romo

Maria Luisa Romo

July 1, 2022

Maria Luisa Romo, 91, Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 PM, with Rosary at 6:00 PM, on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will take place at 9:00 AM, on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 10000 Pheasant. Committal Service will follow at 10:30 AM at Restlawn...

Alonzo C. Rodriguez

Alonzo C. Rodriguez

June 29, 2022

Alonzo C. Rodriguez, 81, Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Service will take place at 9:30 AM, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Committal Service will follow at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Fort...

David Charles Galatzan

David Charles Galatzan

June 28, 2022

David Charles Galatzan, born February 1, 1952 in El Paso, Texas to Morris and Irene Galatzan, David died June 28, 2022. He was a wonderful son, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed. David is preceded in death by his loving parents.  He is survived by sister Judith Weiser in El Paso, sister Sandi Clements and nephew Eric Parraz in...

Thomas Faulkenberry

Thomas Faulkenberry

June 28, 2022

Thomas Luz Faulkenberry passed in his home on June 28, 2022 in El Paso, TX after a long battle with illness. He was born January 14, 1959 in Pecos, TX. Thomas and his family moved to El Paso in 1966 where he lived out the rest of his days. He graduated from Riverside in 1977 where he played trumpet in...

Juan Hernandez Jr.

Juan Hernandez Jr.

June 28, 2022

Juan Hernandez Jr., 70, entered into eternal rest on June 28, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Maria Hernandez. Brother, Jesus Hernandez. Juan is survived by his beloved wife, Evangelina Hernandez; sons, Juan Hernandez III, Miguel Angel Hernandez and Daniel David Hernandez. Brothers, Jaime Hernandez, Jorge Hernandez, Joaquin Hernandez, Javier Hernandez...

Roberto Herrera

Roberto Herrera

June 27, 2022

 

Roberto Herrera age 85, of  El Paso Texas, passed away on June 27, 2022.

Roberto graduated from Jefferson High School and enlisted in the United States Airforce during the Korean War conflict.  Later in life, while working at Fort Bliss, Roberto received his undergraduate degree from Texas Western University (now UTEP).  After 33 years of service to his country,...

Doris Jean Smith

Doris Jean Smith

June 27, 2022

Doris Jean Smith(Gunter), peacefully went into the arms of our Lord, on June 27, 2022. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on February 23rd, 1932 to Grace and Andrew Gunter, she spent her formative years in Arkansas. At age 23, she married James Barton, a military man.

Doris worked as a dental assistant for private dentists and Civil Service as...

Armando Cortez

Armando Cortez

June 25, 2022

Armando Cortez, 67, entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2022 in El Paso, Texas 79907. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Cortez and Alicia Cortez. Sister, Maria del Carmen Estrada. Armando is survived by his beloved sons, Armando Cortez Jr., Jose A. Cortez; daughters, Lorena Cortez, Sylvia Galvan, Imelda Cortez and Amanda Cortez. Wife, Cruz Olivia...

Jose Alberto Gomez

Jose Alberto Gomez

June 25, 2022

Jose Alberto Gomez, 77, Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 PM, with Rosary 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass with Time Pending on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 2709 Guadalupe. Committal Service will follow at 11:30 AM at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Ivan Nelson Pierce

Ivan Nelson Pierce

June 25, 2022

Ivan Nelson Pierce, 81, All services for Mr. Pierce will be private.

Ana Maria Adauto Ortega

Ana Maria Adauto Ortega

June 25, 2022

 

Ana Maria Adauto Ortega passed away peacefully,

Saturday June 25, 2022 at home, surrounded by her girls, daughters Veronica and Sabrina, and granddaughter Marissa.  Ana is preceded in death by her parents, Ricardo Sr. and Evangelina Adauto, brothers Ricardo Jr. and Armando Adauto, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins as well as her beloved daughter Vanessa. 

Ana is a proud...

Joycie Mae Hunter

Joycie Mae Hunter

June 24, 2022

Joyci Mae Hunter, 81, Committal Service will be held on Thursday, July 05, 2022 at 11:00am at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza Road.

Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.  Please visit her online memorial at www.sunsetfunerahomes.net.

Frank Smith Jr.

Frank Smith Jr.

June 24, 2022

 

Frank Smith Jr. (Smitty/Chewing Gum), 78, was born as the eldest of ten on October 1, 1943, and passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, while surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Frank was born and raised in Waco, TX then joined the United States Army from 1961 through 1982 and retired after 21 years...

Maria Virginia Cordova

Maria Virginia Cordova

June 23, 2022

 

Maria Virginia Cordova

May 1, 1955 - June 23, 2022

There are some people who set a precedent in your life. 

Tempered by the many challenges in her youth, Vicky early on accepted the immense responsibility of helping raise her siblings. She was a unique character who portrayed strength in the face of many trials, including battling cancer 3 times. ...

Fernando Chavez Jr.

Fernando Chavez Jr.

June 23, 2022

Fernando Chavez Jr., 37, entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. Fernando is survived by his loving mom Lisa Chavez and sister Erika Chavez. A viewing will be be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary starting at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 08, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home - Americas, 9521...

Kenneth Clark Smith

Kenneth Clark Smith

June 21, 2022

Kenneth Clark Smith, age 72, went to be with his Lord on June 21, 2022. He was born on October 13, 1949 in Long Beach, California. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Albert Smith and mother Patricia O'Neil. Kenneth was a U.S. Army veteran who served two tours of duty as a military police officer in Bad...

Mark Allen Rubin

Mark Allen Rubin

June 21, 2022

Mark Allen Rubin, 73,  Committal Service will be at 1:30pm on Thursday June 30, 2022 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery (East Shelter) with Honors.  

Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.  Please visit his online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

Kenneth Shawn Rhoden

Kenneth Shawn Rhoden

June 20, 2022

Kenneth Shawn Rhoden, 66, All Services for Mr. Rhoden will be private.