Obituaries

Manuel " El Minus" Carrillo

Manuel " El Minus" Carrillo

May 29, 2020

Manuel Carrillo Jr. “El Minus”, was born in El Paso, Texas on January 10, 1937. He went to Bowie High School and later served his country in the United States Army. He worked at Beaumont Army Medical Center where he retired from civil service. He enjoyed football and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved and supported his entire...

M.D. "Don" Hinton

M.D. "Don" Hinton

May 29, 2020

M.D. "Don" Hinton, 91, Interment will take place at Fort Bliss National Cemetery on June 4, 2020.

George A. Taboada

George A. Taboada

May 29, 2020

George A. Taboada Jr., 83, Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Cross Point Church, 11995 Montwood. The service will also be streamed at: https://www.facebook.com/darlene.southard

Gloria M. Schultz

Gloria M. Schultz

May 28, 2020

Gloria M. Schultz, 78, Visitation 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with Rosary at 12:00 PM, Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Committal Service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 5, 2020 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Maria Rosa Garcia

Maria Rosa Garcia

May 28, 2020

Maria Rosa Garcia, 85, Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 3:00 PM, Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750. N. Carolina. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 5, 2020 at Christ Our Redeemer Church, 2500 George Dieter. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Hector "Tito" Olivas

Hector "Tito" Olivas

May 28, 2020

Hector “Tito” Olivas February 26, 1967 - May 28, 2020 Tito was a proud El Paso native. He graduated from Andress High School in 1987. He later met the love of his life Norma, his Fatty, in 1994. Tito enjoyed watching his Steelers play every Sunday, fishing and spending time with his children, but most of all his grandchildren. Tito...

William Constantine Simanikas

William Constantine Simanikas

May 27, 2020

WILLIAM SIMANIKAS entered into the hands of his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 27, 2020 at the age of 90. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was a veteran in Vietnam and Korean wars and proudly retired as a Colonel in the United States Marine Corp. He is preceded in death...

Maria Elifonsa Ortega

Maria Elifonsa Ortega

May 27, 2020

Maria Elifonsa Ortgea “Poncha” Born on July 30, 1936 to her loving parents Aniceto Ortega and Maria G. Ortega in San Elizario, Texas. Poncha is survived by her sister Paula Ontiveros and her brother Arturo Ortega, USMC (Ret.). She had a large family, six of whom have passed on, Arturo, Efrain (Frankie), Martin, Miguel Roberto (Bobby), Martha and Aniceto Jr....

Charles J. Noerr

Charles J. Noerr

May 27, 2020

Charles J. Noerr, 73, passed away May 27, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Faye, his son Gregory (Mooresville, IN), his daughter Sandra Rieper (Robert) San Antonio, Tx, granddaughter Amelia, great granddaughter Maya Rose de La Vega, San Antonio, Tx. His siblings Jacqueline Luty, Walla Walla, WA, Roberta Olen (Michael) Kileen, Tx, Marilyn Rodgers Midland, Tx,...

Maria I. Bradby

Maria I. Bradby

May 27, 2020

Maria I. Bradby, 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Maria was born in Mexico in 1948 and she moved to the United States early in life. Maria was a proud military wife as well as a Mom and friend to many. Maria was a strong, loving, kind and independent woman who helped anyone and everyone. Maria is preceded...

Hooley Edd Sanders

Hooley Edd Sanders

May 27, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Hooley Edd Sanders announce his passing after a lengthy illness, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the age of 63 years. Hooley will be remembered by his wife of 40 years, Bernice, his children Merry, Jennifer (Jimi), Sherry (Luis), Jeffery (Nancy), Steven, and by his 11 granddaughters, 8 grandsons, 2 great-grandsons,...

Jose Luis "Joe" Hernandez

Jose Luis "Joe" Hernandez

May 26, 2020

Joe Hernandez, 65, passed away on May 26, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He was born to parents, Roman Hernandez and Paula Rios. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Maria E. Hernandez; daughters, Christy and Cynthia Hernandez; grandsons, Joseph and Matthew Hernandez; granddaughter, Aislin Murillo; great-grandson, Josiah Ray Hernandez; brother, Andres Hernandez; sisters, Bertha Granado, Guadalupe Marufo, Maria Teresa...

Fred J. Morton

Fred J. Morton

May 26, 2020

Fred J. Morton passed away on May 26, 2020. A lifelong aspiring artist, Fred (known as “Pito” by many) enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a lawyer, beginning with his service as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas when, in 1964, he secured a guilty verdict in the infamous Billy Sol Estes case. Pito ultimately settled...

Samuel Contreras

Samuel Contreras

May 25, 2020

Samuel Contreras, 84, Visitation will be from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM with a Rosary at 9:00 AM, Friday, May 29, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Jessica Joana Salmon

Jessica Joana Salmon

May 25, 2020

Jessica Joana Salmon, 39. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm -9:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm, Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. https://www.facebook.com/sunsetfuneralhome/

Velia Guerrero

Velia Guerrero

May 24, 2020

Velia Guerrero, 66, passed away May 24, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents Juan S. Guerrero, mother Maria Elena Salas and sister Lucy Mendoza. Velia leaves behind to cherish her memory son Angel Daniel Guillen; daughter Amanda Esparza; granddaughter, Alexa Lynn Ortiz; grandsons, Christopher Angel Guerrero, Ethan Daniel Guerrero, Matthew Alexander Guerrero; step...

Barbara Jane Norton

Barbara Jane Norton

May 24, 2020

Barbara J. Norton, 80, passed away May 24, 2020 in the presence of family and friends after an admirable and arduous battle with cancer. Born in July, 1939 to John and Una Long, she grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and met her lifetime love, James “Bob” Norton. They wed in April, 1960. Over the next eight years, they had...

Arturo L. Rios

Arturo L. Rios

May 24, 2020

Arturo L. Rios, 84, Visitation will be from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Thursday, May, 28, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Interment will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Leopoldo Vasquez

Leopoldo Vasquez

May 23, 2020

Leopoldo Vasquez 3/20/28 – 5/22/20 Leopoldo was born in El Paso, Texas on March 20, 1928. He was a proud Bowie Bear. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, Vietnam, and Naval Reserve. Leopoldo is preceded in death by his parents Estanislado Vasquez and Concepcion Vasquez Martinez: his brothers Antonio, Jose, Alejandro, and Hector. He is survived...

Lorenzo Carrillo

Lorenzo Carrillo

May 22, 2020

Lorenzo Carrillo, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22nd, 2020. Lorenzo was born in El Paso, Texas on December 18, 1941. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960. While in high school, Lorenzo was a member of the marching band serving as drum major for 3 years. He also played on the basketball and...