Obituaries
Maria M. Herrera
July 28, 2020
Maria M. Herrera, 53, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, surrounded by family. Maria was born in Cd. Juarez on April 25th, 1967. She graduated from Austin High where she met Michael, the love of her life. In 1991, she married her high school sweetheart and raised 3 wonderful children together. She was a selfless and devoted mother...
James J Dougherty
July 28, 2020
James J. Dougherty, 69, passed away July 28, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his brother William J. Dougherty and family. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.
Felicitas Alice Flores
July 28, 2020
Felicitas, “Alice” Flores, went home to her Lord and Blessed Mother Mary, on the morning of Tuesday, July 28th, 2020. She was born in El Paso, Texas on July 10th, 1942. At the age of 14, she had the opportunity to attend her high school years in the beautiful city of Green Bay, Wisconsin at Our Lady of Charity. The...
Gabriel Luis Armendariz
July 28, 2020
Gabriel L. Armendariz, 61, of El Paso, Texas walked into heaven on July 28, 2020. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his parents, Ricardo and Nena Armendariz, his brother, Raul Armendariz (Pat Francis), his wife of 23 years, Alma Armendariz, his children, Armando A. Pioquinto and Stephanie M. Romero (Luis Romero) and...
Juan Lomeli
July 27, 2020
Juan Lomeli, age 84, entered into rest on Monday, July 27, 2020. Juan is survived by his children: Ricardo Lomeli, Graciela Lomeli, Juan Lomeli Jr., Margarita Lomeli, Jorge Lomeli, Ricardo Lomeli, Pedro Lomeli, Grisel Lomeli, Juan Lomeli and Teresa Lomeli; and sisters, Josefina Lomeli and Maria de Refugio Lomeli. He is also survived by his 20 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren....
Manuel Velarde
July 27, 2020
Manuel Velarde, 75, passed away on July 27, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua to parents Manuela Corona and Francisco Velarde Provencio. Manuel is survived by his loving wife, Lorenza Velarde; sons, Manuel, Francisco Javier and Heriberto Velarde; daughters, Olga Villagran, Elva Velarde Jaquez; brother, Roberto Velarde; sisters, Margarita Lujan, Lydia Velarde; 14 grandchildren...
Martha H. Saiz
July 26, 2020
MARTHA H. SAIZ entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 59. She was a very loving daughter, amazing mother, wonderful grandmother, sister and she will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her loving father Jesus Heredia. She is survived by her beloved mother Concepcion Heredia, her...
Celina Shemona Williams
July 25, 2020
Celina Shemoan Williams, 46, Visitation will be from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with Chapel Service at 1:00 PM, at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast. Funeral Service will be live-streamed at the Sunset Funeral Homes Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sunsetfuneralhome/
Leticia Bustillos
July 25, 2020
Leticia Bustillos, 61, passed away July 25, 202 in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Damian and Alicia Bustillos. Leticia leaves behind to cherish her memory her sisters Alicia de Haro, Virginia Candelaria, Oralia Trujillo, Criselia Bustamante, nephews and nieces. She will be greatly missed as she was our beloved sister, aunt and friend. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral...
Rashon El-Amin Piña-Peterson
July 25, 2020
Rashon El-Amin Piña-Peterson, age 20, of El Paso, was called home on Friday, July 25, 2020. He joins his beloved mother Rachel Piña and grandfather Jose H. Piña. Rashon was a graduate of J.M. Hanks High School in 2017 where he was a member of the Hanks Knight’s Track and Football Team, he was an outstanding athlete. He loved to...
Carlos Miguel Garcia
July 25, 2020
Carlos M. Garcia, 63, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in a local hospital. He was a long-time resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Carlos had been employed with Talecris Plasma Resources for over 20 years. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and best known for his great sense of humor. He greatly impacted...
John Stewart Manns
July 25, 2020
John Stewart Manns passed away peacefully on July 25, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born on April 1, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio. John graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1962 and studied in their interior architecture program. He operated his own business specializing in commercial interior re-design, primarily living and working in the Detroit, Michigan...
Shannon Joshua "Papa" Jernigan
July 25, 2020
Shannon Joshua “Papa” Jernigan, 81, passed away July 25, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. A memorial service will be held virtually, by invitation, on what would have been his 82nd birthday, August 30, 2020. Virtual interment ceremony will take place at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, September 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM MDT. Mr. Jernigan was...
Armando Ramos
July 24, 2020
Armando Ramos, 77, Visitation 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Graveside Service will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Ricardo Holguin
July 24, 2020
Ricardo Holguin, 74, Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a Rosary at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Interment will be at 10:30 AM at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza.
Phyllis L. Gardner
July 24, 2020
Phyllis L. Gardner, age 92, entered into the kingdom of heaven on Friday, July 24, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the only child of Edward and Frances Hill. She and her husband, Alfred E. Gardner, moved to El Paso, Texas in 1967. Phyllis and Al (an Episcopal priest), were active in several local churches...
Alma Carmen Eft
July 23, 2020
Alma Carmen Nieto Eft, 79, passed away on July 23, 2020, 32 years to the day of her husband, James Franklin Eft’s passing. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Tx. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and attended business college. She retired from a career as a cashier and worked for Woolworth, J.C. Penney, K-Mart, Commissary,...
Yolanda Martinez Elizondo
July 23, 2020
Yolanda Martinez Elizondo, age 69, passed away on July 23, 2020. Yolanda was born to Nemecio and Maria Refugio Martinez. She is survived by daughter Valeria Gutierrez; daughter Erica Gastelum; six grandchildren; brother Lino Martinez; brother Alfredo Martinez; sister Socorro Franco; sister Olga Martinez; sister Concepcion Mendoza; sister Esperanza Castillo; sister Maria R. Garcia. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.