Obituaries

Michael N. Elorreaga

Michael N. Elorreaga

Mar 9, 2012

Michael N. Elorreaga, born in El Paso, TX on August 22, 1941. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 28 years Bertha G. Elorreaga; daughters, Lisa, Diane, Rosie and Esmeralda. His loving family also included 5 grandchildren; Mike, Lauren, Robbie, Kayla and Kendra. He was a proud service member of the U.S. Navy and an excellent school teacher....

Mary F. Lambert

Mary F. Lambert

Mar 8, 2012

Mary Frances Lambert passed away peacefully Thursday, March 8, 2012. Mary was born Mary Frances Broun October 31st, 1926 in Lordsburg, NM. Mary worked for the Railroad and Telephone Company in Lordsburg. Mary married Arlo Harvey May 6th, 1944, they moved to El Paso, TX in 1952. Arlo passed away October 28th, 1966. Mary married Fred Lambert December 26th, 1981....

Maria P. Vega

Maria P. Vega

Mar 8, 2012

Maria P. Vega, 87. Visitation will be held at 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East.

Maximo Torres,

Maximo Torres,

Mar 8, 2012

Maximo Torres, Sr. (Max) passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012. Max was a retired self employed scrap metal contractor and truck driver. He worked at W. Silver Recycling Company for over 30 years. He was born September 30, 1928 in Pomona, California to Gregorio and Angela Fonseca de Torres. He was raised in El Rancho de Las Palmas, San Jose...

Refugio Brito

Refugio Brito

Mar 6, 2012

Refugio Brito, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Refugio was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas having been born to Jose DeAnda and Francisca Mendias in Presidio, Texas on November 1, 1921. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Manuel Brito, her parents, Sisters Cruz Vasquez,...

Mary Joe Broderick

Mary Joe Broderick

Mar 6, 2012

Mary Joe Broderick loving mother, grandmother, and friend went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born and raised in Alabama. As a young woman she served her country by enlisting in the Marine Corp. Her leadership qualities were evident when she was chosen as Vice-Commander of American Legion Tarrant...

Refugio Brito

Refugio Brito

Mar 6, 2012

Refugio Brito, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Refugio was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas having been born to Jose DeAnda and Francisca Mendias in Presidio, Texas on November 1, 1921. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Manuel Brito, her parents, Sisters Cruz Vasquez,...

Olga E. Pease

Olga E. Pease

Mar 5, 2012

Olga Esteire Pease entered eternal life on March 5, 2012. She was born in Madrid but lived most of her early life in the north of Spain (Galicia) under the loving care of her grand-mother Manuela. During her college years she was a foreign exchange student in England where she started to learn English. On her return back to Madrid...

William O. Wooldridge

William O. Wooldridge

Mar 5, 2012

The first Sergeant Major of the Army, William O. Wooldridge, passed away peacefully Monday evening in El Paso, Texas, with his beloved wife Patty, faithfully by his side. Wooldridge, the eighth of ten children of William Robert Wooldridge and Susan Arminta Gray, was born on August 12, 1922, in Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Okla. In his early childhood, his family left...

Leonard W. Bune,

Leonard W. Bune,

Mar 5, 2012

Leonard Walter Bune Jr. – father of eight, grandfather of thirteen, great grandfather of ten, loving husband, World War II Veteran, US Coast Guard Reserve, US Customs Inspector, respected community member, role model, humanitarian, and loved by all – has left this world for the next on Monday, the Fifth of March 2012. He is reuniting with family members originated...

Lily Belle Hovey Kubinski

Lily Belle Hovey Kubinski

Mar 5, 2012

“Not Goodbye Just, See You Later Mom!" Lily Belle Hovey Kubinski peacefully closed those beautiful sparkling blue eyes for the last time here on earth March 5th, 2012. The matriarch of the Kubinski family has turned the next page of her existence, one fantastic life leading to another! The mother of 7 children, 6 boys and one daughter, 12 grandchildren...

Jesus "Chuy" Muñoz,

Jesus "Chuy" Muñoz,

Mar 4, 2012

Jesus “Chuy” Muñoz, Sr., 85, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012. Jesus was born in Smeltertown, Texas on October 15, 1926. After his service in the US Army during World War II, he continued working for the Army as a Civil Service Mechanic (shops 3 and 5) for 37 years at Fort Bliss, Texas. Jesus is survived by his loving...

Patricia Ellithorp

Patricia Ellithorp

Mar 4, 2012

Patricia Ellithorp, Angelic Mother and Grandmother; Devoted Wife, Loving Sister and Friend; was born on July 27th, 1962. Our Lord called her back home on March 4th, 2012. Her ultimate beauty was surpassed by her elegance, kindness, and selflessness to strangers and loved ones alike. The world was a vibrant place with her in it, and will feel empty to...

Otilia Sanchez

Otilia Sanchez

Mar 3, 2012

Otilia Sanchez, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 03, 2012 surrounded by her family. Otilia dedicated her life to serving our Lord and her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bonifacia Perez, grandson Eduardo Macias, and her son, Humberto Sanchez. Otilia is survived by her sons, Enrique (Martha), Eduardo (Aida), Carlos (Margarita), Jesus...

Catalinia Ramirez

Catalinia Ramirez

Mar 2, 2012

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother. Catalina Ramirez, 83, who passed away on March 2, 2012. She was born in Madrid, N.M. on April 9, 1927. Her loving memory will be held deep in the hearts of her family. Survived by: Daughter, Lettie Ramirez, Son, Andres Ramirez and Daughter-in-law, Lettie; Grandchildren, Alex Ramirez-Lopez,...

Martin A. Padilla

Martin A. Padilla

Mar 2, 2012

Martin A. Padilla, 71, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012. He was a life long resident of El Paso, Texas. He worked as a cook foreman at the Nutrition Care Division at William Beaumont Army Medical Center for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife; Hermelinda Padilla, son; Angel Padilla grandchildren Martin, Stephen and Matthew, brothers; Ramon...

Elbert Mario Hankerson

Elbert Mario Hankerson

Mar 1, 2012

Elbert Mario Hankerson Jr. 68, Went to the Lord peacefully surrounded by family and friends, who loved him deeply, on March 1, 2012. He will be welcomed into the kingdom of heaven, by his mother Rebecca Harris. Survived by brothers; William, Eugene and Evans, sisters; Eleanor, Mary, Dorothy, sons; Mario and Juan, daughters; Margaret, Rosa, Monica, Maria Luz and Ana,...

David A. Lujan

David A. Lujan

Mar 1, 2012

David A. Lujan David was called home by the Lord on March 11, 2012. He was born on June 27, 1920 in Smeltertown, Texas. He was the son of Jose and Rosa Lujan. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Juana , his brothers and sisters Luz, Jose, Angel, Frank, Paz, and Manuel. David is survived by his son David...

James Page Smith

James Page Smith

Feb 29, 2012

In loving memory of James Page Smith, born October 29th, 1945 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Sherman and Mary Ellen Smith, passed away February 29, 2012 in El Paso. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary Ellen Smith and brother Sherman "Buddy" Smith. He was retired from the U.S. Army and also worked for...

Nancy Jo Adams

Nancy Jo Adams

Feb 28, 2012

Nancy Adams,63 born in Waterloo,Iowa passed away on Febuary 28,2012. She settled in El Paso in 1978. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 30 years,A.J. ;son, Troy Prugh;daughter, Heather Prugh;mother, Bessie Mokosak of Iowa;brother, Richard Mokosak and wife Janet of Iowa;sister, Barbra Eighmey of Iowa;grandsons:Anthony and Shane Prugh;and grand daughter, Hayley Prugh. She loved her husband and Cocker...

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