Obituaries

Fortino C. Monclova

Fortino C. Monclova

December 6, 2017

Fortino C. "Tino" Monclova, 68, passed away December 6, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Alice, son, Fortino Monclova, Jr., daughters, Jessica Jaime, Laura Monclova, Ana Monclova, seven grandchildren. Tino is also survived by his brothers, Jesus, Mario, Librado, Arturo, and sisters, Catalina Lozoya, Josefa Glasscock. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle will be greatly missed....

Candelario Carrasco, Jr.

Candelario Carrasco, Jr.

December 6, 2017

Candelario Carrasco Jr., 70, born December 19, 1946 passed away on December 6, 2017. Mr. Carrasco was preceded in death by his most precious daughter Norma C. Martinez and his loving parents Luz Beard Carrasco and Candelario Carrasco Sr. Left to cherish Mr. Carrasco’s memory is his loving daughter Jessica Carrasco, his grandchildren whom he adored with all his heart,...

Martin G. Hernandez

Martin G. Hernandez

December 6, 2017

Martin G. Hernandez, age 87, was born on September 14, 1930 and passed away on December 6, 2017. He is predeceased by his daughter, Antonia H. Martinez and is survived by his wife, Antonia Arenas Hernandez; sons, Jesus Hernandez, Manuel Hernandez, Jorge Hernandez, and Martin Hernandez Jr.; daughters, Juanita Maese, Maria Clara Romero, Guadalupe Hernandez, Carmen Corral, and Josie Garcia;...

Luz Maria "Tita" Ramirez

Luz Maria "Tita" Ramirez

December 5, 2017

Luz Maria Ramirez "Tita" our beloved mother, 87 entered into her heavenly garden on December 5, 2017. Luz Maria was born on February 8, 1930 in Rincon de Romo, Aguascalientes to Reynaldo and Maria de Jesus Garcia. She married her lifetime partner Miguel B. Ramirez of Los Angeles, CA on July 2, 1950 soon before his departure of deployment into...

Douglas Donald Rittmann

Douglas Donald Rittmann

December 5, 2017

DOUGLAS DONALD RITTMANN, Ph. D., P.E., son of Lutheran Pastor George and Gladys Rittmann passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the age of 72. He was a loving husband, father, brother and will be greatly missed. He retired from the El Paso Water Utilities as a Water Division Manager after 30 years of service. He had a love...

Magdalena Martinez

Magdalena Martinez

December 5, 2017

Magdalena Martinez, 91, Visitation 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM, Friday, December 8, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East. Funeral Mass 8:15 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

Elena Escudero

Elena Escudero

December 4, 2017

Elena Escudero, 90, passed away December 4, 2017. She is survived by her son, Julio Frank Escudero, daughter, Maria Montoya, 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, brother, Oscar Chacon, sisters, Josefina Aguirre, Petra Tercero and Maria Espinoza. She will be greatly missed. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Sunset Funeral...

Delores "Tena" Stewart

Delores "Tena" Stewart

December 4, 2017

Delores (Tena) Stewart, born in Tuscaloosa Al on March 15th, ’38, passed away December 4th, 2017 at Hospital of Providence Sierra Campus. She is preceded in death by her parents Mrs. Alice Summers, and Mr. Walter Jones, an Aunt Mrs. Ida Mae Brown and Brother Mr. Fredrick Brown. She is survived by husband Dr. (Ret. SGM) Orbie Stewart, her son,...

Manuel Jesus Barajas

Manuel Jesus Barajas

December 4, 2017

Manuel Jesus Barajas, age 78, was born on October 27, 1939 and passed away on December 4, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Ernestina Delgado Barajas; sons, Manuel Barajas Jr, Daniel Barajas, and Samuel Barajas; daughter, Vickie Hughes; brother, Roman Barajas; sisters, Juaquina Hernandez and Victoria Apodaca; as well as three grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Sunset...

Jaime O. Perez

Jaime O. Perez

December 4, 2017

Jaime O. Perez, age 62, passed away on December 4, 2017. Jaime was born on December 13, to Guadalupe Perez and Maria de la Luz Guerrero. He is survived by his sisters Lupe Vasquez and Antonieta Camacho, and his brothers Juan Perez, Hector Perez, Ernesto Perez, and Miguel Perez. He was preceded in death by his father Guadalupe Perez, mother...

Richard J. "Dick" Thorpe

Richard J. "Dick" Thorpe

December 4, 2017

On December 4, at 1:20pm, Dick Thorpe took his final breath and left for his new home with our Heavenly Father. Dick always enjoyed looking at homes and finding the perfect place to live with Lulu. How fitting that he has gone before Lulu to find and decorate one of the many rooms that Jesus has saved and prepared. Dick...

Ernesto J. Lopez

Ernesto J. Lopez

December 4, 2017

Ernesto J. Lopez, 89, Visitation 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East. Funeral Mass 9:30 AM , Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery withy Military Honors.

Ottis Cecil Griffy

Ottis Cecil Griffy

December 3, 2017

Ottis Cecil (O.C.) Griffy passed away on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at the age of 77 years. He was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky and subsequently moved to El Paso, Texas. O.C. proudly served his country in the United Sates Army for 30 years where he retired and proceeded to work for the El Paso International Airport as a Facility...

Virginia Sanchez

Virginia Sanchez

December 3, 2017

Virginia Sanchez, 70, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00am (Time Pending) on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Interment will be Private.

Alfredo Quintin Benitez

Alfredo Quintin Benitez

December 2, 2017

Alfredo Benitez, 62, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 2, 2017. He entered this world on October 31, 1955 in Asuncion, Paraguay,born to Elsa and Adolfo Benitez. He is survived by his loving wife Luz Camarena Benitez, his children; Alexandra Penaranda and her husband Eduardo Penaranda, Christina Jagtiani and her husband Dhruv Jagtiani,...

Esperanza Tellez

Esperanza Tellez

December 2, 2017

Esperanza Tellez, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called to her eternal resting place on December 2, 2017. She entered this world on December 26, 1924 in Anthony, TX, born to Leonardo and Luisa Minjarez. She retired from the El Paso Electric Company after 25 years of service and was a devoted member of the St....

Maria Del Refugio Martinez

Maria Del Refugio Martinez

December 1, 2017

Maria Del Refugio Martinez, 99, passed away on December 1, 2017. She is survived by her son, Alfredo Martinez, daughters, Socorro Franco, Yolanda M. Elizondo, Esperanza Castillo, Maria G. Garcia, Martha Quintana, Monica Martinez and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Beloved mother and grandmother. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2017 at Sunset Funeral...

Carol Harris Stripling

Carol Harris Stripling

December 1, 2017

Carol Harris Stripling, 62, returned home to the Lord on December 1, 2017. She was born on October 27, 1955 in El Paso, TX to Freeman and Miriam Harris. Following graduation from Coronado High School, she graduated from UTEP with a degree in Political Science. As the music teacher at First Presbyterian Preschool for over 20 years, she helped build...

James  Anthony Taylor

James Anthony Taylor

November 30, 2017

James Anthony Taylor, 57, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. James was born in Great Lakes, Illinois, on July 7, 1960. As a military dependent, he traveled extensively but always returned to the desert of El Paso which he loved. He graduated from Andress High School in 1978. James found his work home in the Rudolph Family of dealerships...

Lilia M. Cruz

Lilia M. Cruz

November 30, 2017

Lilia M. Cruz, 82, Visitation will be at 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm, Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, 480 N. Resler. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30pm on Friday, December 8, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi. Committal to follow at 12:30pm at Memory Gardens of the Valley. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West....