Obituaries

Emma "Jean" Bickel

Emma "Jean" Bickel

October 10, 2012

Bickel, Jean Wilson, 90 Jean Bickel passed away peacefully on October 10, 2012 in Stuart, Florida where she had lived since April. Born in North Carolina, she moved with her family to El Paso as a young child. She was a graduate of El Paso High School. Jean was married to Robert Bickel for 59 years. His civil engineering career...

Roberto Fierro

Roberto Fierro

October 9, 2012

Whether you had just met him or had known him for years, Robert “Tom” Fierro was a man that put a smile on your face. He was born in El Paso, Texas on May 12, 1928. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps and served proudly from 1948 – 1952. He met his beautiful wife Mary when they...

Donald Litchfield

Donald Litchfield

October 9, 2012

Donald G. Litchfield, 82, of El Paso, Texas, passed away, Tuesday, October 9, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, October 19, 2012, at Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird Drive, in El Paso, Texas. Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Litchfield and three children: Phyllis Lewis, Jeff Litchfield, and Kay...

Ofelia Villalobos

Ofelia Villalobos

October 8, 2012

Ofelia Villalobos 86, passed away Monday October 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas . Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2012 at La Purisima Socorro Mission Catholic Church. Interment will be Private, Services entrusted to Sunset...

Manuel Garcia-Nunez

Manuel Garcia-Nunez

October 7, 2012

Manuel Garcia-Nunez was born on December 19th, 1925 in El Paso and passed away peacefully at Del Sol Hospital on October 7th, 2012, surrounded by his family and in the good hands of the caring hospital staff. Manny graduated from El Paso High School, attended the College of Mines, and Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had many occupations, such...

Alfredo Rodriguez

Alfredo Rodriguez

October 7, 2012

MSgt Alfred “Golpho” Rodriguez USMC (Retired), 84, passed away Sunday October 7th. A resident of El Paso, Alfred was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, recipient of the Purple Heart and Korean Service Medals. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad. He is survived by wife Elvira and sons Alfred, Robert, Jim, Gilbert and Michael. Daughter-in-laws Deborah, Norma, Brenda, Gloria and...

Mary Geraldine "Jerri" Webb

Mary Geraldine "Jerri" Webb

October 7, 2012

Mary Geraldine (Jerri) Webb May 10, 1920 - October 7, 2012 She had style, she had grace and a smile on her face. Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and aunt went to be with Jesus on October 7, 2012. Her kindness and generosity to others showed in her everyday life. She always put others before herself and...

Kum Sun Best

Kum Sun Best

October 7, 2012

Kum Sun Best, 84, Visitation: 6-8pm, Funeral Service: 7pm, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service: 9am, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Carlos Andres Sanchez

Carlos Andres Sanchez

October 7, 2012

Carlos Andres Sanchez, 29, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, October 12, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Michael P. O'Connell

Michael P. O'Connell

October 7, 2012

Michael P. O'Connell, 48. Services Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Maria E. Flores

Maria E. Flores

October 7, 2012

Maria E. Flores, 89 passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Visitation will be from4-9 pm Wednesday, October 10, 2012 with a Vigil at 7 pm.at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 am Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Cristo Rey Church. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Michael Dean Yanke

Michael Dean Yanke

October 5, 2012

Michael Dean Yanke, 58, Memorial Service: 12pm, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Gerald A. Ekstrand

Gerald A. Ekstrand

October 4, 2012

Gerald A. Ekstrand, “Tex,” 78, passed away on October 4, 2012. He was survived by his wife of fifty years, Margareta M. Ekstrand. His children: David, Katherine (husband James) and Therese (husband Bo). Grandchildren: Melissa (husband Walter), Cory (wife Robin), Christopher, Shelbi, Tiffany, Kassi and Karina. Great-grandchildren: Nina (husband Gerrod) and Julie (Ryan). Great-great grandchildren: Layla, Laylanie and Alex. His...

Alonze Lowe

Alonze Lowe

October 4, 2012

Alonze Lowe, 81, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm with a Funeral Service to begin at 7:00 pm, Sunday October 7, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Additional Visitation will be held from 9:00 am- 9:00 pm Monday October 8, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service: 1:00 pm, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

E.J. Jones

E.J. Jones

October 3, 2012

E.J. Jones was born on Feb. 24, 1921 to Jess and Myrtle Jones. He passed away on Oct. 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann M. Jones, brother, Roy Lee Jones and sister Evelyn Sawyer. He is survived by his sister, Nelta Kaiser; Children Robert Jones (Elsie), James Jones and Ann Morales (Robert). His pride and...

Minnie Modell McNutt

Minnie Modell McNutt

October 3, 2012

Minnie Modell Morrow, 94, passed away peacefully in El Paso Texas on October 3rd, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 28th, 1918 in Cullman Alabama to James Gideon Morrow and Margaret Elizabeth Camille Ann Bryan and was married to the late Cecil Ernest McNutt. Minnie filled her life with gardening, painting, sewing and her love...

Susan Velasquez

Susan Velasquez

October 3, 2012

Susan Velasquez, 87, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2012 , surrounded by her loving family. She was a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. She was the beloved wife of the late Andres Velasquez, and dearest sister of the late Josephine Gonzalez. Susan was always a loving mother to all her children. She leaves behind two loving sons; Joseph...

Lee W. Peeples

Lee W. Peeples

October 3, 2012

Lee W. Peeples, 81, passed away, Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Born May 10, 1931 to Robert and Eula Peeples in Vaiden, Mississippi, he leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Mildred Peeples, four daughters, two sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He served in the United States Army 21 years, worked at UTEP 17 years, and was a member of Phillips...

James David Frazier

James David Frazier

October 2, 2012

James David Frazier ,64, of El Paso, TX, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2012. He grew up in Hardin, Missouri, and talked often about his farm experiences and Christmas breakfast. As an undergraduate student at Central Missouri State University, he was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon. He was an accomplished runner, setting the state records...

Bernardo Ortiz

Bernardo Ortiz

October 2, 2012

Bernardo “Bernie” Ortiz, 82 years old, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He served in the Korean War abroad the USS Missouri. He served as governor of the Tigua Indian Tribe in 1978-1979. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for the U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization, where he later retired after 25 years of service. Bernardo loved...