Obituaries
Arturo Bejar
August 25, 2024
Arturo Bejar, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso Texas, attended Jefferson High School, served in the US Air Force and retired after a successful career at White Sands Missile Range. He lived a life rich in love and passion.
Arturo was truly a renaissance man, embracing...
Thomas W. Freeman
August 24, 2024
Thomas W. Freeman passed away on August 24, 2024. He was born March 9, 1939 to Thomas & Idella Freeman in Keltys, TX. He graduated from Yselta High School in 1958. He served in both the Army National Guard and U.S. Navy. He worked for TNM&O Coaches and also as a long-haul truck driver.
He met his wife, Kathryn Freeman, while...
Manuela Ochoa
August 23, 2024
On Friday, August the 23rd, 21 days after her 92nd birthday, Manuela Ponce de Ochoa; also know by her family as Mom, Ama’, Jefa, and Granny, known by her siblings as Crinolina and Nelly, and known by her friends, co-workers, and the endless amount of people she touched, as Nelly, after a life time of extremely hard work, devotion and...
Julio Cesar Cordero
August 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Julio César Cordero, a devoted father of four and a distinguished law enforcement officer. Julio César Cordero dedicated his life to serving and protecting his community, embodying unwavering integrity and courage. His commitment to law enforcement earned him accolades and the respect of his colleagues and the public alike.
Beyond...
Terry "Chad" Parker
August 22, 2024
Terry “Chad” Parker, age 47, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, father, fiancé and uncle and will be greatly missed. Terry is preceded in death by his father; Weber Dale Parker Jr; grandparents, "Papa Terry" Criswell, with whom he shared a birthday; Ivan Helton, Nellie Criswell, Janice...
Miguel Alejandro Maldonado
August 22, 2024
Miguel Alejandro Maldonado, 61, entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2024 in Mexico City.
A Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr., El Paso, TX 79907.
Alberto Valles
August 22, 2024
Alberto Valles, 68, entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2024 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulalio Valles and Delia Garcia. Brother, Carlos Valles. Alberto is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Loudres Valles; sons, Albert Valles, Michael Valles, Adrian Valles and daughter, Christine Valles. His siblings, Eduardo Valles, Gustavo Valles, Leticia Valles...
Luis Gabriel Gutierrez
August 22, 2024
Luis Gabriel Gutierrez entered into the hands of his Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the age of 45. He was a loving son, brother, husband and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00pm with a Funeral Service to begin at 5:00pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast, 4631 Hondo...
Velia Morales Trillo
August 21, 2024
Velia Morales Trillo, age 88, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 27, 2024. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, and will be dearly missed. Velia is preceded in death by her parents: Manuel Moraes and Luz Duran, her husband: Antonio Rodriguez Trillo, her siblings: Micaela Morales, Manuel Morales, and Arturo Morales, and her grandson: Christopher Trillo. She...
Martin H. Slater
August 21, 2024
Martin Slater, a cherished member of the El Paso and Ruidoso communities and a devoted educator, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 88. His passing marks the end of a life filled with love and dedication to his family and friends.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Martin moved to El Paso when he was nineteen years old....
Maria "Conchita" Villanueva
August 21, 2024
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Maria “Conchita” Villanueva, age 74, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be dearly missed. Maria is preceded in death by her father: Aristeo Garcia and her husband: Jose Acosta. She is survived by her mother: Margarita Najera, her children: Maria Consuelo Villanueva, Joe Acosta (Shaleen),...
Graciela Sunderman
August 21, 2024
Graciela Sunderman entered into the hands of her Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the age of 69. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be at 10:00am with a Funeral Mass to begin at 12:30pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass...
Maria Isabel Huerta
August 21, 2024
Maria Isabel Huerta, 71, entered into eternal rest on August 21, 2024 in El Paso, TX. Maria was born in Mexico to parents, Jose Maria Valles and Julia Robles. She is survived by her beloved husband, Rodolfo Huerta; son, Juan Jesus Quinones. Daughters, Gabina Aguilar and Maria Isabel Hartnett. Also leaving behind 7 grandchildren who will honor and cherish her...
Mauricio A. Reyes
August 20, 2024
Mauricio Alfredo Reyes, 20, entered into eternal rest on August 20, 2024 in El Paso, TX. Mauricio is survived by his loving mother, Letty Salas and father, Alfredo Reyes Jr; step father, Eric Cardiel and step mother, Rocio Reyes. His siblings, Sean Robert Cardiel, Nathan Cardiel, Josue Flores, Elianna Reyes and Kamilah Reyes; who will honor and cherish his memory...
Socorro Hasegawa
August 20, 2024
Socorro Vega Hasegawa, age 93, peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, August 20, 2024. She was born in El Paso, TX and attended Bowie High School. Socorro was a homemaker, and had several jobs in her life where she worked as a manager for Home Interiors, a real estate agent, and started her own flower shop business called The Chalet...
Jose Eduardo Aguilar Limones
August 20, 2024
Jose Eduardo Aguilar Limones, age 69, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed. Jose is preceded in death by his loving parents; Delfino Aguilar Perez and Socorro Limones Carrillo; and his siblings; Candelario Aguilar Limones and Antonia Aguilar...
Walter Garcia
August 20, 2024
Walter Garcia, 83, entered into eternal rest on August 20, 2024 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded by his parents, Horacio Garcia and Rebecca Tovar. Walter is survived by his beloved wife, Amelia Garcia Bolly; daughter, Guadalupe Lizette Garcia; sons, Walter Garcia Jr., Juan Alberto Garcia and Glenn Garcia. Also leaving behind 16 grandchildren; Brittany Nicole Acosta, Walter L....
Luz Elena Villegas
August 19, 2024
Luz Elena Villegas, age 75, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 19, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Luz is preceded in death by her parents; Jose Roldan and Angelina Torres; and her sisters; Martha Roldan and Marina Roldan De Delgado. She is survived by her loving...
Lydia Beatriz Garcia
August 19, 2024
Lydia Beatriz Garcia, 70, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina.
Patrick Eugene Rankin
August 18, 2024
Patrick Eugene Rankin, an information technologist and resident of El Paso, TX, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was 67 years old.
Patrick was born to Robert and Eleanor Rankin in Knoxville, Iowa. Patrick graduated from the University of Arizona in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, specializing in computer science and programming. He worked as the...