Obituaries

March 30, 2019

March 29, 2019

ELIZABETH ANN SIMANIKAS entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 81. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her loving husband William Constantine Simanikas, her beloved children; Elizabeth “Beth” Louise Rodriguez and her husband Edward Michael Rodriguez, John T....

March 29, 2019

Maria Perez of El Paso, Texas passed away at the age 79 on March 29, 2019. Maria was born in Mexico on January 19th 1940, to her parents Jose Herrera and Maria Herrera. Maria married the love of her life Manuel Perez whom been together for more than 60 years. She is survived by her husband Manuel Perez, son Carlos...

March 28, 2019

Roberto B. Ortega, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in El Paso on June 20, 1937 to Elena Gomez and Miguel Ortega. Survived by his wife Carmen G. Ortega, daughters Angelica Vasquez and Diana Neely, son Robert R. Ortega, 3 sisters, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Robert is preceded in...

March 28, 2019

Leopoldo Marin, 87, Gathering of Remembrance 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM, Friday, April 5, 2019 Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Memorial Mass 12:00 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9825 N. Loop.

March 28, 2019

Dr. George Robert Von Tungeln joined his wife in heaven on her birthday, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 87. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and will be greatly missed. He was born in Pope County, Illinois on July 18, 1931, to Cecil and Rachel von Tungeln. He married Marilyn Ruth Burris on November...

March 28, 2019

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Ollie C. Patterson Sr. was born on Aug 18,1931 in Charleston, SC. to John and Margaret Patterson. Our Heavenly Father called Ollie home to rest March 28, 2019 at the age of 87. After graduating from High School, he enlisted into the US Army and defended his country in both the Korean War and in the...

March 28, 2019

Manuel Telles Jr., 71, passed away March 28, 2019. He is survived by wife Deborah Telles; son Manuel Telles III (Patricia). Daughters Kimberly Gonzalez (Jose) and Toni Telles, his nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, sisters Teresita Sanchez (Steve) and Martha Telles (Ernesto Salcido), along with his caregiver Yvonne Carasco. Manuel is preceded in death by his parents Manuel Telles...

March 26, 2019

RENE PADILLA entered into the hands of the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the age of 66. He will be remembered by his beloved mother Isabel; his loving wife, Irma; sons Rene Jr. and Ruben; grandchildren Miguel Rene, Javier Andres, Ruben Jr., Ricardo, and Miriam Annette; siblings Armida Garay, Georgina Lightbourn, Jaime Padilla, and Cristina Perez as well...

March 25, 2019

Elsie Joyce Kilgore Wright, 88, passed from this earth on March 25, 2019, to Heaven’s Glory to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and her beloved husband. Born to Beatrice and Clarence Kilgore in O’Donnell, Texas, she and her family moved to El Paso in 1937. Elsie attended Ysleta High School and married Carl Wright on June 1,...

March 25, 2019

Josefina Elenora Montes Navarrete, Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2019 at the age of 100. She was born in El Paso, Texas on October 9, 1918. She has joined her Beloved Husband Agapito Navarrete of 63 years, Brother Raul Ramiro Montes, her great grandchild Jesus Sanchez and her...

March 25, 2019

David P. Oliver, 57, survived by his wife Ruth Oliver, daughters: Terry Moreno, Alyse Oliver and Nina Moreno, sons: Sergio Olivas, Frank Olivas, David Oliver Jr., Kevin Oliver, Saul Oliver and Manuel Olivas, sisters Sylvia Urbiales and Dolores Munoz, brother Manuel Oliver, 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation 4:00-9:00PM with Prayer Service at 7:00PM, Sunday, March 31, 2019 at...

March 25, 2019

Maria Guadalupe Marquez, age 84, passed away on March 25, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Hipolito and Ramona Garcia. Maria is survived by sons, Roberto Marquez, Primitivo Marquez, Jr., Rudy Marquez, daughters, Olga Marquez, Norma Barron, Aida Marquez, Anna Marquez, 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, sisters, Trini, Bertha, Margarita and Teresa. She was preceded in death by...

March 24, 2019

Amada Hernandez, age 61, passed away on March 24, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Julio and Maria Vasquez. Amada is survived by her loving husband Miguel Hernandez; son Miguel Angel Hernandez; son Jose Luis Hernandez; daughter Melissa Hernandez; four grandchildren, brother Juan Vasquez; brother Clemento Vasquez; brother Martin Vasquez; brother Vato Vasquez; sister Vernardina Vasquez; sister...

March 24, 2019

David Tarin, age 70, passed away on March 24, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by son Don Tarin; son David Tarin, Jr.; son Danny Tarin; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brother Emilio Tarin; brother Lalo Tarin; brother Richard Tarin; brother Larry Tarin; sister Gloria Alonzo; sister Lucila Banda. David was preceded in death by his loving wife Florina...

March 24, 2019

Mercedes A. Zubiate, 94, Visitation 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM, Friday, March 29, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 3021 Frutas. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

March 24, 2019

CARMEN CECILIA ARMENDARIZ entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 64. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and will be greatly missed. She was a devout faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary. She is survived by her loving husband Mario Armendariz, her beloved son Mario Armendariz II...

March 24, 2019

Gabrielle H. Fitzpatrick, age 95, passed away on Sunday, 24 March 2019 at Good Samaritan Society – White Acres at El Paso, Texas. She was born 22 November 1923 at Las Vegas, NM to Marguerite (Roberts) and Charles Herman. Gabrielle graduated high school from St. Mary Academy in Amarillo, TX and graduated college from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI in...

March 24, 2019

Rodolfo Olivas, 65 returned home Sunday, March 24, 2019. Rudy, (Crocket) was born in El Paso, Texas September 7, 1953. He graduated from Austin High School, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked at Atlantic Aviation for 29 years, where he had very good friends. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel...

March 23, 2019

Manuel J. Gonzalez, 84, Visitation 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Rosary at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 8011 Williamette. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.