Obituaries

July 1, 2019

Keegan Henderson was born on April 11, 1984, in El Paso, TX to Kamala K. Bethea and Wayne Douglas Faulk. He grew up attending Unity Missionary Baptist Church and he also attended Praise Temple Full Gospel Baptist Church. Keegan attended schools in Atlanta, GA, El, Paso, TX and he graduated from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, NM and he...

June 30, 2019

MARIA ELENA (Helen) LUJAN, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Helen was born in Longmont, Colorado, raised there until the age of 13, and later settled in El Paso where she remained a life-long resident. She lived a life of integrity and generosity that will be greatly missed. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother...

June 30, 2019

June 29, 2019

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Jerry Jones, 79, passed away June 29. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; their children, Amanda and Kyle (and Crystal); a daughter, Beth Beam; and his brother Doug. He was also proud “Papa” to his grandchildren: Morgan, Marcus, Milo, Max, Sophie, “Blaise” Gael, and Thea. Jerry was born in Anderson, South Carolina, and traveled...

June 29, 2019

GONZALO ESTRADA GUTIERREZ entered into the hands of his Lord Savior on June 29, 2019 at the age of 76. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was predeceased by his parents Amalia Gutierrez and Luis Estrada, his siblings; Edilberto and Luis Raul Estrada Gutierrez. He is survived by his loving wife Maria...

June 29, 2019

Philip Whitehead, 89, was born 06 September 1929 to Clara Rankin and John Whitehead in Ensley, Alabama. Philip is the third oldest of nine children. Philip first met Marilyn C. Mills in 1956; but unfortunately, his military duties called him for an assignment in Korea. Upon returning from duty, Philip and Marilyn once again crossed paths and decided to marry...

June 29, 2019

Jose Santoyo, 72, of El Paso TX called home to be with the lord on June 29, 2019. He was surrounded by family. Jose was born July 11, 1946 in Juarez, Mexico to Jose & Isabel (Marquez) Santoyo. As a young man, he was one of the greats in an amateur boxing. He fought nationally in Mexico and was the...

June 28, 2019

RICHARD PENA passed away on June 28, 2019 at the age of 57. He was a loving son, brother and will be greatly missed. He was preceded by his loving father Julian Pena Jr. and his beloved brother Fernando Pena. He is survived by his beloved mother Olga Terrazas Pena, his beloved siblings; Yolanda Grady (Brian, Ryan, Lauren), Julian Pena...

June 27, 2019

Gerardo Perez, age 74 of Horizon, Texas passed away on June 27, 2019. Gerardo was born in Mexico on October 3, 1944 to his mother Antonia Reza. Gerardo married the love of his life Julia Perez. He is survived by his sons Antonio Perez and Gerardo Antonio Perez Jr.; daughters Monica Rosiro Sierra, Carolina Perez, and Angelica Perez. His five...

June 27, 2019

ARTURO GOMEZ passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the age of 59. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and will be greatly missed. He is predeceased by his parents Amparo and J. Reyes Gomez. He is survived by his beloved son Daniel Arturo Gomez. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 11:00AM to...

June 27, 2019

Orlando Mascorro, 40, entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, June 27, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother Teresa Ayala. He is survived by his father Salvador Mascorro, son Daniel Mascorro and will be missed dearly. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Tuesday, July 02, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home...

June 26, 2019

Lupe N. Ortega passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was born in El Paso on September 5, 1926. Lupe graduated from Bowie High School, Class of 1942, and attended Texas Western up to her senior year. Lupe was the Beloved mother of Jose Ortega (Estela) and grandmother to Ed Gutierrez and Erika (Jennifer) Gutierrez. She is also survived...

June 26, 2019

Antonio Rodriguez Sr., 80, entered the House of the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 after a long illness. He fought to the very end, never giving in. He lived life to the fullest, a true friend to everyone, always helping those in need. His sense of humor had no equal. A proud Jefferson Silver Fox, member of the Moye’s...

June 26, 2019

Jose D. Zavala, 93, passed away June 26, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife Margarita Zavala, daughter Mary Lou. Jose is survived by his sons Armando, Jose Luis, Javier, daughters Bertha, Margie, Ramona, 10 grandchildren, brothers Apolinar, Miguel, sisters Maria, Gloria, Teresa, Ernestina, and Goya. A visitiation will be from 5:00 to 9:00...

June 26, 2019

7 month old Diego Sebastian Mares passed away on June 26, 2019. Diego was born in El Paso, TX to his loving parents Juan Carlos Mares and Erisbely Guadalupe Ornelas. He is survived by father Juan Carlos Mares; mother Erisbely Guadalupe Ornelas. His siblings Jayden Mares and Brisely Mares. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 from...

June 26, 2019

Federico Nuñez, 88, passed away and was received into the loving embrace of God on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and a devoted catholic, husband, father, grand-father and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his lifetime loving wife, Naty Nuñez, son Fred T. Nuñez and his brother Luis Nuñez. He is...

June 26, 2019

Marcelo Herrera, 80, passed away June 26, 2019. He is survived by his son Fernando Herrera daughter Marisela Duran, two grandchildren a great-grandchild and nephew and nieces. A visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. with a vigil/rosary at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will start at...

June 25, 2019

RICHARD DOUGLAS SOUTHERN entered into the hands of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the age of 76. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and will be greatly missed. He was a longtime member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. In addition to his distinguished military service, he was an avid ham radio operator touching...

June 24, 2019

Toni Eileen Geach, 82, Committal Service will begin at 10:30am on Monday, July 01, 2019 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

June 24, 2019

SANTIAGO M. RIVERA entered into the hands of his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the age of 75. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and will be greatly missed. Santiago was preceded in death by his two beloved brothers; Raymond and Joseph Rivera. He is survived by his loving wife Lucinda Areli Rivera,...