Obituaries

August 28, 2016

Leah Ray Bechtlofft, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at age 50. Leah was born in El Paso, TX on March 15, 1966. She graduated from Irvin High School. She received her Bachelor’s of Art in Theater Arts from New Mexico State University with Honors. She is survived by her Mother, Patricia; Father, Dennis, Sister Melanie Hayes, Brother Louis...

August 27, 2016

Mr. Burton Allen Johnson passed away on August 27,2016. Born on April 9, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa, Burton attended public schools in Ohio and Michigan, and attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for two years. In 1950, he moved to Anthony, Texas, and completed his degree at Texas Western College in 1953, earning a Master of Arts in Education...

August 26, 2016

MICHAEL DUANE STAUDT passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the age of 58. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was predeceased by his father Milton Paul Staudt. He was a beloved son, brother and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his mother Elaine Staudt, his brother Paul Staudt and wife Amy, his...

August 25, 2016

Steven Taylor Soderborg III, 23, passed away in an automobile accident on August 25, 2016 at 8:30am near Soda Springs, Idaho. Steven was born on May 29, 1993 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He attended school in Clarksville, Arkansas, Dodge City, Kansas, Hyrum, Utah, and graduated from Parkland High School in El Paso, Texas in 2012. Steven was an active member...

August 25, 2016

Miguel R. Ortega, 71, Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am Thursday, September 1, 2016 Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Main Chapel). Committal Service to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

August 25, 2016

Angela Robles, 88, is survived by her daughters Carmen Hernandez, Guadalupe Gomez, Maria Angeles Rangel, and Benita Chavez. She is also survived by her sons Enrique Robles, Javier Robles , Alfredo Robles, Cruz Robles, Gerardo Robles, and Carlos Salazar. A Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 pm Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. A Funeral Service will be from...

August 24, 2016

August 23, 2016

Consuelo Rodriguez, 101, survived by her sister Luz Rodriguez and numerous relatives. A visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm Friday, August 26, 2016 with a vigil at 7:00 pm. A chapel service will be held at 9:00 am Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

August 23, 2016

Maria "Cuca" Gonzalez, Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Sunday, August 28, 2016 Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am Monday, August 29, 2016 San Antonio Catholic Church. Committal Service to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

August 23, 2016

Jacob Arturo Cardenas, 23, Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 9:00pm Prayer Service will begin at 7:00pm on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is Private.

August 22, 2016

Rudy Ramirez was born on June 17, 1947 in El Paso, TX to his loving parents Felix & Aurora Ramirez. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. He served in 1968-69. He was a very caring, loving, giving, hard working, & great artist who is survived by his son Jesse Ramirez, his daughter Lisa Ramirez, grandchildren Jessica, Alex, Sebastian, James...

August 22, 2016

Carmen V. Carrillo went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2016, at the age of 70. Carmen was born in Marfa, TX, on August 3, 1946. She had a long, successful career with Southwestern Bell/AT&T. Carmen served the Lord faithfully for over 40 years. She passionately loved people and wanted everyone to know Jesus. Preceded in death by...

August 22, 2016

Juliana L. Quezada, 74, Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Friday, August 26, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 12:00 pm Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Santa Lucia Catholic Church.

August 21, 2016

ABEL WITTERSTAUTER passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the age of 51 while in town for his mother’s services. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond C. Witterstauter and his mother Maria Elena Witterstauter. While attending his son’s football game, God put his arms around him and lifted him to rest. Abel was just too good for this...

August 21, 2016

Lucrecia E. Perez, Visitation: 9:00-10:00 am with a Vigil/Rosary at 10:00 am Friday, August 26, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass to follow at 11:30 am at St. Mark's Catholic Church.

August 20, 2016

“Coach” Bruce Leigh Gordon passed away peacefully in his sleep August 20, 2016. He grew up in El Paso, and sports were a major focus in his life. He was involved in football, wrestling, and track. He played football at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, but finished his education with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s...

August 19, 2016

Josephine D. Marino, loving, wife, devoted mother and grandmother, passed away August 19, 2016 at age 96. She was preceded in death by husband John Marino, daughters, Mary Elizabeth Blosser and Michal Anne Mikulyuk and sister, Lucy Reyes. Survivors include son, Henry Chavira; daughters, Priscilla Decker and Jody Prichard; sister, Mary Ann Gonzalez; 8 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She...

August 19, 2016

A visitation for baby Ezequiel Hernandez will be held from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home--Americas.

August 19, 2016

JULIA GONZALEZ, 84 Julia Gonzalez, age 84, died peacefully on August 19, 2016 at the Sagecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she spent the last three months of her life. Julia was born April 12, 1932, in Porvenir, Chihuahua, to the late Manuel Ronquillo and Andrea Salas. As a young lady, Julia thoroughly enjoyed dancing,...

August 19, 2016