Obituaries

Macario Gonzalez, Jr.

Macario Gonzalez, Jr.

February 25, 2022

Macario Gonzalez Jr 69, passed away peacefully in his home of 42 yearson February 25, 2022. Sonny G was born in El Paso, TX, raised in Smelter Town until the age of 4 when his family moved to the RanchlandHills area, graduating from Bel Air High School.Sonny G was preceded in death by his parents Macario and Maria Gonzalez, daughter...

Thomas Jefferson Gordon

Thomas Jefferson Gordon

February 24, 2022

Thomas Jefferson Gordon, 84, Visitation will be held from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM with a Funeral Service from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 3400 Wyoming Ave. Committal Service to follow at 2:00 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. To send flowers or a memorial gift to...

Rosa Maria Najera Barron

Rosa Maria Najera Barron

February 24, 2022

Rosa Maria Najera Barron, 74, entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her loving Parents; Leocadio Najera and Lucresia Barron, Brothers; Martin Najera Barron, Tomas Najera Barron, Benito Najera Barron, and Sister; Aurelia Najera Barron. Rosa Maria is survived by her Sons; Luis Alonso Najera, Isidro Gonzalez, Angel Gonzalez,...

Frank D. Garcia

Frank D. Garcia

February 24, 2022

Frank D. Garcia, 48, Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 01, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes-East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 02, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes-East, 750 N. Carolina. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family...

Fernando Pereida

Fernando Pereida

February 24, 2022

Fernando Pereida, 94, Graveside Service will take place at 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Fernando Pereida please visit our Sympathy Store.

Angelita Marin

Angelita Marin

February 24, 2022

Angelita Marin, 94, entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her Husband; Alfredo Marin, Parents; Lucio and Dorotea Granado, Brothers; Candelario Granado, Ismael Granado, Petronilo Granado, Sisters; Maria De La Zerda, Lucia Valdez, and Agueda Martinez. Angelita is survived by her loving daughter; Melinda (Sam) Casillas. Also leaving behind...

Maria Elena Castillo

Maria Elena Castillo

February 24, 2022

Maria Elena (“Nena”) Castillo, 80, beloved mother, sister, tía and friend, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2022. Nena was born and raised in El Paso. She spent her early adult years in Los Angeles before returning to her hometown where she resided for the rest of her life. She immensely enjoyed her work career at Taylor Publishing Company. Nena...

Evangelina Martinez

Evangelina Martinez

February 23, 2022

Evangelina Martinez, 91, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by beloved son, Jose Rosales; parents, Angel and Maria Del Refugio Martinez. Brothers, Alfonso Martinez and Adolfo Martinez. Sisters, Viola Altamirano and Rita Moreno. Evangelina is survived by her daughters, Cleotilde Lucero, Hilda Gomez and Cecilia Aguines. Brothers, Angel Martinez...

Aida Alicia Rodriguez

Aida Alicia Rodriguez

February 22, 2022

Aida Alicia Rodriguez, 79, Gathering of Remembrance 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Funeral Service at 6:00 PM, Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N. Carolina. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Aida Alicia Rodriguez please visit our Sympathy Store.

Hector Manuel Urias Jr.

Hector Manuel Urias Jr.

February 22, 2022

Hector Manuel Urias Jr., 60, Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, with Rosary at 6:00 PM, on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Our Lady of Assumption 4800 Byron. Committal Service will follow at 11:30 AM at Desert...

Richard Duran

Richard Duran

February 21, 2022

Richard Duran, age 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday February 21, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed. Richard is preceded in death by his loving parents; Ramon Duran and Jovita Zuvia; his sister; Concepcion Parker; and his brother; Pablo Duran. He is survived by his...

Charles John Yakubovsky "Yak"

Charles John Yakubovsky "Yak"

February 21, 2022

Charles John Yakubovsky "Yak", 71, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, March 07, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive. Funeral Service will begin at 9:00am on Tuesday, March 08, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service to follow at 10:30am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, (East) with Military Honors. Services entrusted to...

Victoria G. Sainté

Victoria G. Sainté

February 20, 2022

Victoria G. Sainté, 74, Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, March 04, 2022 at Destiny Family Christian Center, 9615 Dyer Street. Funeral Service will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, March 05, 2022 at Destiny Family Christian Center. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit her online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net. To send flowers or a memorial...

Raquel Avila

Raquel Avila

February 20, 2022

Raquel Avila, 90, entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Manuel Avila Martinez; son, Manuel Avila- Escareño; parents, Jose Guadalupe Escareño and Paula Morales Hernandez. Grandsons, Daniel Avila and Ruben Cazares. Great Grandchild, Aleena Anchondo. Brother, Antonio Escareño- Morales; sister, Maria Escareño- Morales, Aurora Escareño- Morales...

Ramon Escamilla

Ramon Escamilla

February 20, 2022

Ramon Escamilla, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed. Ramon is preceded in death by his dearest parents; Ramon Escamilla and Vaselina Perez and his loving wife; Estela Escamilla. He is survived by his loving daughters; Irma...

Moris Melvin Jones Jr.

Moris Melvin Jones Jr.

February 20, 2022

Moris Melvin Jones Jr., 86, All services are private To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Moris Melvin Jones Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.

John Robert McDonald

John Robert McDonald

February 19, 2022

John Robert McDonald, age 80 of El Paso, Texas passed away February 19, 2022. He was born April 04, 1941 to Aaron Martin McDonald and Mary Martha McDonald. John attended Austin High School and graduated in 1959. He met his wife Mary Barbara McDonald at Hotel Dieu Hospital. They raised two sons John Robert McDonald Jr. and Aaron Mitchell McDonald....

Nellie Navarro

Nellie Navarro

February 19, 2022

Nellie Navarro, age 72, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 19, 2022, while surrounded by family in her longtime home of El Paso, TX. From a young age, Nellie was an exemplary caretaker, helping care for and raise her younger sister while her mother worked to support the family. That did not change as she grew older and started...

Juan Ruiz

Juan Ruiz

February 19, 2022

Juan Ruiz, 61, entered into eternal rest on February 19, 2022 in Forrest, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his Brother; Gumersindo Ruiz. Juan is survived by his loving Wife; Maria Ruiz, Sons; Juan Ruiz, Joel Ruiz, Javier Ruiz, Melvin Ruiz, and Wilson Ruiz, and Daughter; Candie Ruiz. Also leaving behind Brothers; Jose De La Luz Ruiz, Eusebio Ruiz,...

Bertha Andrea Mercado

Bertha Andrea Mercado

February 18, 2022

Bertha Andrea Mercado, 77, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on February 18, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Bertha was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, MX, on November 30, 1944. She became a proud U.S. citizen; she was a long-time resident of El Paso and a Catholic Church member. Bertha and Francisco, the love of her life,...