Obituaries

Manuel Peña

Manuel Peña

Mar 20, 2011

Manuel Pena, 81, passed away March 20, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. He was born May 13, 1929 in Lakawana, New York to Felicitos and Maria Christina Pena. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Francisca; brothers: Roberto, Ricardo, and Felix; and his sister, Natalia Pena. He is survived by his sons: Felix and Juan Manuel; daughters: Maria...

Rosario Lopez

Rosario Lopez

Mar 20, 2011

It is with great sadness that the family of Rosario Lopez (Rosie) announces her passing on Sunday, March 20, 2011. She was born in Smeltertown, Texas on September 23rd, 1941. She was the daughter of Albino and Carmen Marquez. Rosario will forever be remembered by her loving husband Ruben Lopez of 52 years in marriage and her son Ruben Lopez,...

Elisa Gomez

Elisa Gomez

Mar 19, 2011

Elisa Villalobos Gomez, 87, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. Born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico on December 14,1923,she was a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas and retired from Union Manufacturing. A devout Catholic and parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Elisa was a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement and the Marriage Encounter program. Elisa’s life was...

Joe A. Hawkins

Joe A. Hawkins

Mar 19, 2011

1st Sgt Joe A. Hawkins was born in Sastre, Argentina, in 1931, son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Hawkins, Southern Baptist Missionaries in Argentina. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 19th, 2011, in El Paso at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Luisa Schubert...

Celerina Rodriguez

Celerina Rodriguez

Mar 18, 2011

Celerina Rodriguez, 89, Longtime Resident of El Paso, Texas passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011, In the presence of all her family who loved her. She enjoyed Spending time at “ Mi Pueblo Day Care” with all her friends. She enjoyed gardening and loved her dog “ Blackie”. She is preceded in death by her husband Candelario Rodriguez. She...

Luis M. Tovar

Luis M. Tovar

Mar 17, 2011

Luis Moreno Tovar, 82, was born in the family ranch at Casa Grandes, Mexico in 1928. After the death of the first-born brother in a horse riding accident Luis became the only son of Crespin and Epifania Tovar. His father mourned the loss of his favorite son and upon his death willed the ranch to his brothers forcing Epifania and...

Matilde Apodaca

Matilde Apodaca

Mar 17, 2011

In loving memory of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, and aunt, Matilde Apodaca, 78. She was a lifelong resident of Socorro and member of La Purisima Catholic Church. Survived by beloved husband of 54 years, Elizario “Chayo” Apodaca; children Becky and Tito Lujan, Delia and Kenneth Schwartz, Gina and Henry Moss, Roland and Cecilia Apodaca, and Valerie...

Clara Kuharik

Clara Kuharik

Mar 16, 2011

Clara M. Kuharik. 83, Clara was born January 2, 1928 in Uniontown, PA. She passed away March 16, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband Andrew. Survived by sons: Robert,(Susan) Donald,(Yolanda) and daughter Barbra. Eleven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Survived by her loving “Batman”. Special thanks to Hospice of El Paso. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm. Vigil/Rosary 7:00 pm, Monday, March...

Nester Asencio

Nester Asencio

Mar 16, 2011

LTC (Retired) Nestor Asencio, 83, born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on Oct. 19, 1927 passed away on March 16, 2011. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 24 years and was a member of The American Legion and MOAA. He was preceded in death in death by his...

Norma Irene Boyer

Norma Irene Boyer

Mar 16, 2011

Norma Irene Boyer, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 11:45 also at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home.

Frances Lenora Griffin

Frances Lenora Griffin

Mar 16, 2011

Passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s with family by her side. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, James, in 2003 of fifty-five years. She was a devoted mother to her three children, Karl, Bruce and Karen, and is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid supporter and volunteer for the American Association of...

Geneva Jackson

Geneva Jackson

Mar 15, 2011

Geneva Jackson, 77. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 23,2011 at 3:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home northeast.

Maria C. Ervin

Maria C. Ervin

Mar 15, 2011

Maria Concepcion Padilla de Ervin passed away on March 15, 2011. She was born in Gomez Palacio, Durango. She was one of 8 children of Dr. Viterbo Padilla and Petra Castaneda de Padilla, only 5 of whom survived to adulthood. She completed her studies in Mexico to become a private accountant. She continued working as an accountant until her marriage....

Harry Thomas Hussmann

Harry Thomas Hussmann

Mar 14, 2011

On Saturday, March 12, 2011, Harry Thomas Hussmann passed away at the age of 56. Tommy, as he was known, was born June 8, 1954 in Oak Harbor, Washington. He was a long time resident of El Paso. Tommy graduated from Coronado High School and had served in the U.S. Army. Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Harry...

Thelma Evelyn White

Thelma Evelyn White

Mar 14, 2011

Thelma White, 92. Memorial Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Funeral Service: 7:00 pm, Monday, March 21, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside Service 9:00 am, Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

John Keith Miller

John Keith Miller

Mar 14, 2011

John Keith Miller (May 14, 1929-March 14, 2011) was born to Paul and Helen Miller in Indianapolis, Indiana. He married Lilyane Roulland on April 4, 1953. John graduated from Indiana University in 1954 with a Master’s of Social Work and entered the US Army in 1955. He spent 20 years as a career military officer, the last seven as Chief...

Carlos E Padilla

Carlos E Padilla

Mar 14, 2011

Carlos E. Padilla, 53, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011. Funeral Service will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home- AmericasInterment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Salvador Molina

Salvador Molina

Mar 14, 2011

God allowed a great blessing when he lent us you, Salvador Molina, to be a grandfather to 13 grandchildren, a father to the five of us and a husband to Guillermina Molina. A better father and husband He could not have chosen. Your strength, integrity and dignity carried our family beyond the realms of accomplishment. We are who we are...

Alfredo E. Gallardo

Alfredo E. Gallardo

Mar 13, 2011

Alfredo E. Gallardo, Born January 7, 1926,passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, March 13, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. A devoted family man survived by his wife of 63 years, Carmen Gallardo, daughters; Irma Valladolid and Virginia Flores, grandchildren; Stevie, Irene, Mike, and Eddie, great-grandsons; Anthony and Alex, brothers; Armando, Lorenzo and Fernando, sisters; Estella and Christina....

Jeannette Ilse Pennington

Jeannette Ilse Pennington

Mar 12, 2011

Jeannette Ilse Pennington (Jeanne) was born on June 29, 1926, raised by her grandmother during WWII, and emigrated from Heidelberg, Germany to the United States because she had heard so much about Texas and wanted to see it with her own eyes. She met her husband of 24 years, Melton, in El Paso, and remained here after his passing in...

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