Obituaries

February 26, 2021

The Honorable Philip Ray Martinez, was born July 13, 1957, in El Paso, Texas, and passed away of natural causes on February 26, 2021. He served as a judge at the county, state, and federal levels for over thirty (30) years. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards and honors. In addition to being an esteemed jurist, he was fiercely...

February 26, 2021

Hector Porras, 60, Visitation 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM with a Vigil/Rosary at 10:30 AM, Monday, March 15, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Committal Service will follow at 1:30 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors.

February 26, 2021

Judy VanGeison, 93, passed away February 25, 2021, in El Paso , Texas. She was born in Tottori, Japan. Judy graduated with a nursing degree and worked at the American Military Hospital where she met Paul VanGeison. They married in Japan and moved to the United States. They were stationed in Michigan, Maine, and Texas. Judy worked at Sun Towers...

February 25, 2021

Howard Arthur Cooper, 90, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Howard was born May 19, 1930 in Burkburnett, Wichita County, Texas to Mabel Toby and Samuel Arthur Monroe Cooper. He was an officer with the United Stated Army and was married to Margie Morgan who died on April 16, 2007. Howard is also proceeded in death by his parents;...

February 25, 2021

Evangelist Georgia H. Galloway, age 86, transcended this life on Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born on August 15, 1934 to Mr. and Mrs. George Harris in Shelby County, Tennessee. Georgia attended Woodstock High School, then Tennessee State University, Memphis State University, and graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso. Georgia was a teacher for the Catholic...

February 25, 2021

The Lord planned a grand reunion when He called Efren Ortega III to join his big little brother, Cris Ortega, and his loving father, Efren Ortega Jr., in Heaven on February 25, 2021. Efren Ortega III was born on October 25, 1990, in El Paso, Texas, to his mother Sandra Ortega and his father Efren Ortega, Jr. An avid athlete...

February 24, 2021

Gary R. Hoff, 70, went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Born in Santa Fe, NM, he grew up in Albuquerque and El Paso. He graduated from Eastwood High School in 1969, establishing himself as an all-star athlete. He went on to play football at Sul Ross State University. He started in the bar business...

February 24, 2021

Ismaela Garcia De Torres, 67, entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents Librado Garcia and Francisca Reyes. Ismaela is survived by her loving husband Guadalupe Torres; sons Guadalupe Torres, Jesus Torres, Mario Torres; daughters Maribel Torres, Iliana Torres; brothers Jesus Garcia, Dolores Garcia, Pedro Garcia; sisters...

February 23, 2021

February 23, 2021

GUERRA Juan Manuel Guerra, age 95, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was a wonderful husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, friend and will be greatly missed. Juan is preceded in death by his loving parents; Florentino Guerra† and Maria Del Refugio Mares†, his adoring wife; Maria Piedad Guerra†, and his brother; Efrain Guerra†. He is survived...

February 23, 2021

John "Doc" Severns On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, John "Doc" Severns passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a hard-fought battle with lung and bone cancer and was reunited with his loving wife, Alla. It was a fight he fought with dignity, strength, courage, and humor. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and an uncle to...

February 23, 2021

Maria Estela Pimentel, 71, Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with a Rosary at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Homes-East, 750 N. Carolina

February 23, 2021

Humberto (Beto) J. Tellez, 74, passed on February 23, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. Humberto is survived by his beloved wife Gloria Tellez, daughter Sandra Franco and son-in-law Rene Franco. He attended Jefferson High School and served in the United States Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was a career commercial truck driver and avid motorcyclist. Gathering of...

February 23, 2021

Duwayne Delbert Hampton ( Dee- or Big Deebo) passed away on Feb 23 2021. Survived by Wife of 44 yrs -Patrice Rabouinhampton- Son Duwayne J'Akil Hampton, and Daughter Akilah Wayinde Koko Hampton Mother -Alla Armstrong ,of Detroit Michigan,Sisters - Melvina and Trina 9 grandchildren and 2 greatgrands, and lots of aunts,uncles, and cousins. Duwayne served in the Armed forces during...

February 21, 2021

Maria Dolores Lopez entered into the hand of her Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the age of 77. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 1:00pm - 4:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 2:00pm on Friday, March 05, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast, 4631 Hondo...

February 21, 2021

Richard Bernard McGowan (Mac) passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, February 21, at the age of 89. He was born in Riverside, California on October 27, 1931 to parents Margaret and Harold McGowan. At the age of 9 he moved to Katanning, Pennsylvania. At the start of WWII, he moved to Florida. After school, he would set pins in...

February 21, 2021

ROBERTO REVILLA RICO, entered into the hands our Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the age of 86. He was a loving father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents Emilia and Roberto Revilla. He is survived by his beloved children; Roberto...

February 21, 2021

Gloria O. Mavy, 71, brightened the world on January 14,1950. She grew up in El Paso, Texas with her brother Paul, mother Eduarda and father Elsmore Mavy. She was a graduate from Ysleta High School, class of ‘69. It was around this time she met Virgilio Perez Sr, who, in 1972, was lucky enough to marry her. They lived a...

February 20, 2021

Antonia De La Rosa "Toto", 78, entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. Antonia is preceded in death by her beloved parents; Eulalia Luna and Jose De La Rosa, sons; Rafael De La Rosa and Sergio De La Rosa. Antonia is survived by her loving son; Jose De La Rosa Jr and daughter; Maria De...

February 20, 2021

Mrs. Concepcion Lagunas Zamarripa (Connie) passed away at Sierra Providence Hospital on February 20, 2021. Lifelong resident of El Paso, TX, Jefferson High School graduate, worked 25 years as a substitute for the El Paso Independent School District. Preceded in death by her parents Alberto and Elisa D. Lagunas, brothers Andy and Miguel Lagunas, sister Mary Yanez, and grandson Jonathan...