Obituaries

Amparo Gomez

Amparo Gomez

December 6, 2012

Amparo Gomez, 88, Visitation: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/ Rosary at 7:00 PM on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Visitation: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 9 AM Monday, December 10, 2012 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Interment: Memory Gardens.

Tomas V. Huerta

Tomas V. Huerta

December 5, 2012

Tomas V. Huerta, 77, was born on December 29, 1934 in Terlingua, Texas. After battling cancer for nearly two years he went home December 5, 2012. He was a route foreman for the City of El Paso retiring after 31 years. He also worked for YISD at Bel Air High School as a custodian for 7 years. He is survived...

Harry Kaplan

Harry Kaplan

December 4, 2012

Harry Kaplan, 85. Memorial Visitation: 9-10:30am, Monday, December 10, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

John David Apodaca

John David Apodaca

December 4, 2012

Loving son, brother and friend, John David Apodaca, 39, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He is preceded in death by his grandparents.John is survived by his loving parents,Joe O. and Carmen Apodaca; brothers: Arthur Joseph and Oscar Armando Apodaca (Martha); nephew, Armando; and niece, Sammy Jo. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. John...

George R. Jiron

George R. Jiron

December 4, 2012

George R. Jiron, 83, Vigil/ Rosary: 12:00 PM with a Funeral Mass at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Reserve, New Mexico. Graveside Service: 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 San Francisco Cemetery in Reserve, New Mexico. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Ofelia G. Acosta

Ofelia G. Acosta

December 4, 2012

Ofelia G. Acosta, 84, a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; Rodolfo Acosta. She is survived by her sons; Albert Acosta and Rodolfo Acosta Jr., daughter; Elva Marie Acosta, 3 grandchildren; Jennifer Nicole, Albert Jr., and Marc Anthony; her sister; Amelia Siqueiros. Visitation will...

Richard Walker

Richard Walker

December 3, 2012

Richard Walker, Jr. November 17, 1924 — December 3, 2012 Rev. Richard Walker Jr., 88, passed away on Dec. 3, 2012. He is native of Birmingham, Alabama, and son of the late Carrie Pearl Sullivan Walker and Richard Walker, Sr. Rev. Walker attended Miles College before being drafted into the Army to serve in World War II. Following the war,...

George "Bill" Charles Wheeler

George "Bill" Charles Wheeler

December 3, 2012

George C. “Bill” Wheeler, 88, retired command Sgt. Major, went to be with his Lord on December 3, 2012. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Bill was an avid fisherman, and baseball fan, lifetime member V7W Post 4149 and American Legion. Proceeded in death by his wife, of 60 years, Loraine, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He is...

Ben R. Archuleta

Ben R. Archuleta

December 3, 2012

Ben R. Archuleta, 68. Committal Service: 2:30 PM on Friday, December 7, 2012 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Irene Marie Harrison

Irene Marie Harrison

December 2, 2012

IRENE MARIE HARRISON, BELOVED WIFE, MOTHER, DAUGHTER, SISTER, GRANDAUGHTER, NIECE AND BEST FRIEND LEFT US SUDDENLY ON DECEMBER 2, 2012 IN CLOUDCROFT, NM. IRENE WAS BORN IN TORRANCE, CA IN 1982, AND GRADUATED FROM MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL IN 2000. WHILE WORKING AS A CNA AT SIERRA MEDICAL CENTER, IRENE STUDIED AT DONA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO BECOME A REGISTERED NURSE....

Gonzalo Julian Romero

Gonzalo Julian Romero

December 1, 2012

Gonzalo Julian Romero,90,visitation:4-8pm, Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a vigil at 7pm. Funeral Mass at 1pm, Thursday, December 6th, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Intermet to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Thomas R Elder

Thomas R Elder

November 30, 2012

Thomas Rudolph Elder, 88, an Army veteran who survived the sinking of the troop ship Empire Javelin during World War II and later served in the Korean War, died Nov. 30 in El Paso. He retired from the Army at Fort Bliss as a master sergeant after serving his country for more than 26 years. Born in Rhodelia, Kentucky, he...

Jesse L. Russell

Jesse L. Russell

November 29, 2012

Jesse L. Russell was born on October 18, 1950, in Notasulga, Alabama to Charlie W. Russell (deceased) and Georgia B. Byrd and passed on November 29, 2012. He was the youngest of four children, 2 sisters, Essie and Barbara, and brother Billy. Jesse graduated from Nettie Lee Roth High school in Dayton, Ohio. He was honorably discharged from the U.S....

James F. Hewitt

James F. Hewitt

November 29, 2012

First Sergeant (Ret.) James F. Hewitt Jr., born September 3, 1935, in Salem, NJ, passed away on November 29, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Jewel C. Hewitt; son, James F. Hewitt III; daughter, Mildred Macomber; Grand Children, Danielle Hewitt and Crista Macomber; Great Grandson, Cameron Hewitt. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army and was awarded...

Manuel Herrea

Manuel Herrea

November 29, 2012

Manuel Herrera Jr., 65. passed away November 29, 2012 Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas Interment...

Margareta Elisabeta Ekstrand

Margareta Elisabeta Ekstrand

November 28, 2012

Margareta M. Hinkel-Ekstrand, “Oma,” 88, passed away on November 28, 2012. She was the widow of Gerald A. Ekstrand. Their children: Therese (husband Bo), Katherine (husband James), David and Christina. Grandchildren: Melissa (husband Walter), Cory (wife Robin), Christopher, Shelbi, Tiffany, Kassi, Karina and Shawn (wife Amber). Great-grandchildren: Nina (husband Gerrod), Julie (Ryan) and Steven. Great-great-grandchildren: Layla, Laylanie and Alex. Her...

Damien R Cuellar

Damien R Cuellar

November 27, 2012

Damien Ray Cuellar, 18. Interment: Private. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

Ruben Chavez

Ruben Chavez

November 27, 2012

Ruben Chavez, 55, Visitation: 5:00- 9:00 PM with a Vigil/ Rosary at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

Maria de Jesus Gonzalez

Maria de Jesus Gonzalez

November 27, 2012

Maria de Jesus Gonzalez, 85, passed away on November 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 8-10 am. with a Funeral Service at 10:30 am, Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery

Maria Ines Valle

Maria Ines Valle

November 27, 2012

Maria Ines Valle, 85, passed away on November 27, 2012. She is survived by her sons, David, Victor, Miguel, Armando & Juan Valle; Daughters, Maria Fernandez, Soledad Betancourt, Alicia Valle & Lidia Valle; 24 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Juan & Apolinar Solis; sister, Mere Solis. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 PM Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Sunset Funeral...