Obituaries
Maria Isabel Gonzales
August 4, 2012
Maria Isabel (Chavela) Gonzales, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Known by many as "Nana," she was born in Smeltertown, and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Manuel Gonzales. She is survived by her children, Grace Flores, Carmen Perales, Ricardo Gonzales, and Hortencia Jimenez; eight grandchildren;...
Jesus Lopez
August 3, 2012
Jesus Lopez, 75, passed away on August 3, 2012. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m. (time-pending) Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services...
Sarah A. Springs
August 3, 2012
Sarah A. Springs peacefully crossed over August 3, 2012. She experienced working and traveling all over the world, but El Paso, Texas was always home. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Staten, sons; Joseph Walter Middleton and Billy Lee Almon, Jr., daughters; Rhonda Michelle Middleton and Stefanie Aileen Almon, brother; Billy Avery, sister; Rosa Jean Lyles, and 8 grandchildren....
Jacqueline Gardner
August 2, 2012
Mrs. Jacqueline Gardner, née Thompson, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on August 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wade, her children James Martin, Patricia Rene, and Wade Alan as well as her parents Owen and Ruby Thompson. She is survived by her children Terri Harris and Michael Gardner and their spouses James...
George Edward Riley
August 2, 2012
George E. Riley passed away suddenly August 2, 2012, aged 68, following a long illness. A long time El Paso resident, he leaves behind two sons, Michael Edward and Joseph James, and 5 grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1964 overseas and in Florida and California. He graduated from UTEP in 1976 with a degree in...
Sterling J. Strate
August 1, 2012
Lt. Colonel Sterling J. Strate (Ret.) passed away on August 1, 2012. He was born on July 2, 1917, in Spring City, Utah. He was Student Body President at Brigham Young University. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Brigham Young University and a Masters Degree in Economics at Stanford University. He was a squadron leader of P-61 Black...
Sterling J. Strate
August 1, 2012
Sterling J. Strate, 95, Visitation: 5-8pm, Monday, August 6, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service: 9:30am, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Carmen Moreno
August 1, 2012
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, devoted wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Carmen Moreno on August 1, 2012. Born on July 14, 1929 in El Paso, Texas to Antonio and Agripina Martinez. She is preceded in passing by her loving grandmother Carlota Lozano, parents Antonio and...
Bobby Wayne Trumbla
July 31, 2012
*Bobby Trumbla went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2012. He is survived by his wife Tresa of 43 years, sons Shannon (deceased), Chad, Christopher, daughter Rachael, and grandson Chase. For twenty years between 1965 – 1985 he served in the U.S. Army as an instructor at Fort Bliss, served seven and a half years as part of...
Ruth Ramirez
July 29, 2012
Ruth B. Ramirez, age 92, joined her beloved husband Presciliano, in their eternal home on July 29, 2012. She was born June 2, 1920 in El Paso, Texas and attended Bowie High School. She met the love of her life, and were married on Nov 11, 1940. They had 3 children, and is survived by daughters; Evangelina (Vangie) Villegas (Jesus),...
Min Cha Kuhnau
July 28, 2012
Min Cha Kuhnau, 68, Visitation:10am-1pm Funeral Service: 1pm, Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Salvador R. Lujan
July 27, 2012
Salvador R. Lujan, 91, passed away on July 27, 2012. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at La Purisima Catholic Church Mission. Interment will be held at Socorro Cemetery. Services...
Adelina Silva
July 26, 2012
Adelina Silva, 71. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2012 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Molina Ventura
July 25, 2012
Ventura (Ben/Benny) Molina Jr., 65, achieved full illumination and true happiness as he stepped into the Ultimate Light on July 25, 2012, in this beautiful desert Southwest. He is survived by his son Javier Molina, his grandson Ventura Molina, Brothers: Salvador and Ruben Molina. Sister, Magdelena Manriquez. He laughed much, cried much, loved much, and gave much during his long...
Jose Pando
July 24, 2012
Jose Pando, 86, Visitation:9-10am Funeral Service 10am, Monday July 30, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Graveside Service: 11:30am, Monday July 30, 2012 at Desert View Cemetery
Francisca R. Sanchez
July 24, 2012
Francisca R. Sanchez, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of July 24, 2012. Francisca was born February 19, 1919, in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas. Matriarch of the Sanchez Family, Francisca enjoyed to laugh and loved the outdoors but raising her family was always her first priority. She was a devoted mother and friend to all who knew...
Paul Palacios
July 23, 2012
Paul Palacios III , of El Paso, TX, passed away Monday morning at 12:35 a.m.. He is survived by his father, Paul Palacios Jr., his brothers Louie and Carlos Palacios , sister Vanesa St. Pier, loving wife, Melissa Renee Palacios, daughters; Miranda Tabullo, Samantha, and Jade Holguin, son; Christopher Michael Palacios. He is now reunited with his mother Rosa Palacios,...
Robert Edwin Austin
July 22, 2012
Robert (Bob) Austin was born to Robert and Ruth Austin on September 8, 1916 in El Paso Texas. After graduating from El Paso high school, Bob worked for State National Bank as a teller. During the war, Bob served in the Army Air Corps at Perrin Field in Sherman, Texas, where he met and married his wife Jackie. After the...
Cameron Christopher Canada
July 22, 2012
Cameron C. Canada, 21, Visitation: 5:30 - 9:00 pm, Friday, August 3, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private.