Obituaries

July 11, 2016

Susanna Thompson Lindsey, 95, born in Breckenridge, TX, July 10, 1921. She has been a resident of El Paso since 1929. She married Gale E. Lindsey on Dec 31, 1939. The couple was married for 58 years until her husband’s death in 1997. She is also preceded in death by her parents, John and Letha Thompson, and her brother, Donald...

July 11, 2016

July 11, 2016

Robert McClelon, 79. Robert was born in union of Joe Bailey McClelon and Lucille Patterson on January 27, 1937 in Cushing, Texas. His dad, Joe Bailey; mom, Lucille; sisters: Elsie and Darlena; and son, Robert Jr. preceded him in death. Robert went home July 11, 2016. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Evola of 56 years; 6 children:...

July 10, 2016

Isela Rivera, 77, Visitation: 4:00 pm-9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Friday, July 15, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 9:00 am Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Committal Service to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

July 10, 2016

Bruce Hess, 80, Inurnment will be at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

July 9, 2016

Eliseo “Cecil” Guttierrez He was born in El Paso, Texas on June 14, 1932, lived his childhood in Newman, Texas. He was educated in a one room school house with his four sisters and one niece. He worked at many ranches since he was 11 years old. He joined the Army, in the infantry, went to England during the Korean...

July 9, 2016

Betty Jean Carson Mrs. Betty Jean Carson, 86, passed away Saturday, July 9th, 2016 in El Paso, Texas, with loved ones by her side. Funeral services will be held at Sunset Funeral Home, 4631 Hondo Pass in El Paso, on Thursday, July 14th, 2016 with viewing beginning at 10:30am and services at 11:00am. Committal Service will follow at 1:00pm at...

July 9, 2016

Wolfgang Gerhard Mitschlatis, our beloved father passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2016 with family by his side. We were blessed to have him in our lives and he will be forever remembered in our memories and in our hearts. He was a loving father. Wolfgang is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Yvonne Mitschlatis. He...

July 9, 2016

James Browning Herendeen, 85, Memorial Service will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at University Presbyyterian Church, 244 N. Resler, El Paso, Texas 79912. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West.

July 9, 2016

Constance Barbara Dyer Barksdale (Connie), was born on December 4, 1951 in Rochester New York to George and Lorraine Dyer. She transitioned to our Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in her home in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine L. Dyer and father, George D. Dyer Jr., sibling Conrad B. Dyer, and spouse...

July 8, 2016

ANTHONY THOMPSON passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the age of 54 and was born to Ola Johnson on April 6, 1962 in Hamlin TX. Anthony attended El Paso High School and graduated in 1982. Anthony enlisted into the United States Army where he served 4 years and was honorably discharged. He began his career in the Cosmetology...

July 8, 2016

Phillip Thomas Laign, age 77, completed his journey of faith and entered the promised rest as the sun was setting on Friday, July 8, 2016. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on August 29, 1938, he graduated from Gassaway High School and enlisted in the United States Army. In 1960, he married the love of his life, Heidemarie, while stationed in...

July 8, 2016

Taft, Richard 71 Richard John Taft of El Paso, Texas passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 with his family at his side after a long battle with cancer. Richard J. Taft was born on August 2nd 1944 to Raymond and Mary Taft in Dunkirk, New York. On November 18th 1967 he married his soul mate and best friend Gail Janet...

July 7, 2016

Virginia Tarin, 63, was born on June 1, 1953 passed away on July 7, 2016 in El Paso. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother, she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her loving husband, Arturo Tarin, sons, Arturo Tarin Jr., Lawrence Tarin, daughter, Heather Jean Tarin, brothers, Ivan Martinez, John Martinez, Donaciano Martinez Jr., sisters, Brenda...

July 7, 2016

Anneliese Cason, 83, Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

July 7, 2016

Victor Hernandez, Jr., passed away July 7, 2016. He is survived by his Mother; Maria Dolores Aguirre, Father; Jose Duran, Son; Victor Hernandez III, Daughter: Pricilla Loras, 2 Grandchildren, Brothers: Richard, Robert, Joseph and Sister; Nannette Duran Estrada. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will...

July 6, 2016

LORENZO JAVIER REYES passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the age of 69. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and will be greatly missed. He was predeceased by his son Lorenzo Javier Jr., and his sister Lydia. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Alicia, daughters; Alicia and husband Benjamin, Lorena, Gabriela and...

July 5, 2016

Madlyne Carlson Guthrie Age 94, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to be with our Lord on July 5, 2016. She was born in El Paso, TX on April 4, 1922. Her parents were Adela and Carl Carlson. She was a lifetime resident in El Paso. Madlyne was a talented, classical singer and graduated from Yale University School...

July 5, 2016

Fredric (Fred) Benjamin Gilbert, 92, passed away Monday July 4th at his home in El Paso, Texas. Fred was born in Ohio where he was raised in an orphanage. He joined the Army as he wanted to serve his country. Fred became a paratrooper during WWII, where he received numerous medals including the Bronze Star for valor. Fred did not...

July 4, 2016

Frederick Schafer Rodriguez, 59, Visitation will be from 4-9 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:30 PM on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will be at 11 AM on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.