Obituaries

June 4, 2017

Maria Auxiliadora Held, 66, Vigil/Rosary will begin at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is Private.

June 4, 2017

Bette Jean Griffin, 88, passed away June 4, 2017. Bette was born in El Paso, Texas on August 18, 1928. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1946, where she competed in track and field and also rode horses. She would later marry Joselito Griffin in 1955. Bette was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She spent her time worrying...

June 3, 2017

Michael Concha 48 of Chaparral, New Mexico passed away on June 3, 2017. He preceded in death by his father Ernesto L. Concha. Survived by his mother Catalina Concha; brothers, Ernesto Concha Jr., Paul Concha; sister, Jennifer Concha-Trejo; son, Michael Concha Jr.; daughter, Diana Concha; nephews, Christopher Concha, Paul Concha Jr.; nieces, Alyssa Concha, Brittany Concha, Slyvia Concha, Amy Trejo,...

June 3, 2017

Fernando Aguilera Sr., 92, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2017. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 30, 1925 and lived most of his life in El Paso, Texas. A United States Army World War II Veteran, Fernando worked for the El Paso Electric Company for 35 years and retired in 1989. He is preceded in death by...

June 3, 2017

William David Berkland, 24, passed away on June 3, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on April 9, 1993 to Paul L. Berkland and Martha E. Melendez in El Paso, Texas. William is survived by his parents Jesus Melendez and Martha Melendez; sister, Brenda Solares; brothers, James Berkland and Jaquil Webb. He was greatly loved and will be greatly...

June 3, 2017

Maria Concepcion Esparza, age 88, passed away on June 3, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Rosa Maria Ruvalcaba, Maria De La Luz Ibarra, Beatrice Ramirez, Patricia Magallanes, Graciela Castillo, and Rosario Castillo. A visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a recitation of the rosary...

June 2, 2017

Pablo Raymundo "Mundo" Jimenez was born on January 27, 1941 and passed away on June 2, 2017 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes Jimenez; sons, Genaro Lorenzo Jimenez and Alejandro Jimenez; daughters, Maria Del Carmen Barragan and Maria Del Pilar Jimenez; brother, Jose Concepcion Jimenez; as well as nine grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren....

June 1, 2017

Cristina Margarita Marrufo Andis joined the love of her life, Richard L. Andis, in heaven on June 1, 2017. Their union on earth lasted 61 years. She will be interred beside her husband at Ft Bliss National Cemetery. She was born December 15, 1939 in Ciudad Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico. Cristina was the eldest of six children born to Antonio Ventura...

June 1, 2017

Celimina "Sally" Y. Bocanegra, 82, Services will be Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

May 31, 2017

Guadalupe H. Teran was born on April 11, 1929, and she entered into eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 31, 2017. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Alfredo Teran Sr.; her children, Alfredo Teran Jr. (Corina), Lucy Robles (Robert), Delia Ramirez (Victor); 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and sister Maria Jessie...

May 31, 2017

Oscar V. Escobar, 70, a True Hero, Wonderful Husband, Amazing Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, and Friend, earned his wings on May 31, 2017. He is preceded in death by his Father Frank Escobar and Mother Alicia Escobar. He is survived by his dedicated wife Norma Jean of 48 years; daughter Jeanette Nicole; Grand-daughter Nicolette Danielle, Mother in law, Connie Madero,...

May 31, 2017

Cruz Leticia Bujanda Franco Passed away on Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 at the age of 66 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Phoenix, Az. She was surrounded by her loving sister and husband. She is preceded in death by her parents Ana Maria Rodriguez Bujanda, and Jesus Carlos Bujanda Terrazas and her brothers Able Bujanda and Cesar Bujanda and nephew James...

May 31, 2017

Jorge Yanez, 19, Visitation will be from 1pm to 9:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Funeral Mass will begin at 12:00pm on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 3021 Frutas Avenue. Committal Service to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset...

May 31, 2017

On May 31, 2017, the Lord wrapped His loving arms around Frank C. Garcia and called him home after a long battle with cancer. Frank is survived by his sons Matthew and Patrick, his sisters Melissa Vasquez (Charlie Sr.) and Veronica Martinez (Mike), his nephews and nieces, his aunts and dear cousins. Frank lived his life to the fullest, especially...

May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

ENRIQUE “KIKI” GARIBAY JR. passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the age of 47. He was a loving son, brother and most of all a beloved father to his children. He was preceded in death by his mother Maria De Lourdes Garibay his brother Carlos Rene Garibay. Left to Cherish his memory are his children; Maria De Lourdes...

May 29, 2017

Ella Louise Hurndon was born on February 3, 1933. She departed this earth on May 29, 2017. She was born to the union of Leo Fleming and Carrie E. Traylor in Morris County, Texas. She was one of three children, CW-4 Leo Fleming Ret. of El Paso, Texas, James M. Fleming who is deceased. Ella Hurndon was a childhood member...

May 29, 2017

RUSSELL WAYNE PARKER passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the age of 84. He was born in St. Louis Missouri and was raised in Los Angeles, California. He was a graduate of West Point Military Academy Class of 1954. He served our country proudly serving overseas in Kwajalein Island, Thule Greenland, Germany, Vietnam, as well as attending Shippensburg...

May 29, 2017

Marta Jimenez, 83, Visitation 4:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm, Friday, June 2, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass 9:30am, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at San Antonio Catholic Church, 503 Hunter. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

May 29, 2017

CHARLES McRAE BURGIN LTC. (RET.), U.S. ARMY Charles Burgin, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, died Memorial Day, May 29, 2017 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan Burgin; daughter Amanda Burgin; and sisters Judy Burgin Travis, Nancy Petty O’Reilly, Joyce Petty Matlock, and Johneda Petty Jenkins. He was born in Marion, North...