Obituaries

Martha Calhoun Prime

Martha Calhoun Prime

Feb 20, 2011

Martha Ford Prime passed away February 20, 2011. She was born in Belcher, Louisiana on June 22, 1917 to the late James and Mittie Ford, and moved to El Paso as a young girl. She married Col. N.P.Prime in March of 1944, and they spent their early marriage in the military, stationed in Cleveland and Louisville, and at times were...

Willard T. Monette

Willard T. Monette

Feb 19, 2011

Monette, Willard, 62, Graveside Service: 10:30am, Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Lois Marie Sandquist Rystad

Lois Marie Sandquist Rystad

Feb 18, 2011

Lois Marie Sandquist Rystad was born September 30, 1915 near Villisca, Iowa. Upon graduation from high school she moved to Des Moines, Iowa where she attended secretarial school and became the Executive Secretary for the CEO of Bankers Life. In 1940 she married Grant A. Rystad with whom she shared 54 loving years. In 1955 they moved to El Paso...

Severa Medellin

Severa Medellin

Feb 18, 2011

Severa Medellin. 76 passed away February 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2011 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. (Time Pending),Tuesday, February 21, 2011 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Mary Key Windham

Mary Key Windham

Feb 17, 2011

Mary K. Windham. Mary graduated from Texas State University (South West Texas State) with a B.S. in Home Economics. Mrs.Windham retired from Austin High School where she taught Home Economics for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Virgie Key and husband Norman Windham of 52 years. She is survived by a son, James...

Dale M. Ashton

Dale M. Ashton

Feb 17, 2011

DALE MARTIN ASHTON, 50, passed away on February 17, 2011, in San Antonio, TX after a brief battle with cancer. Dale was a lifelong resident of El Paso. He was born on August 5, 1960 in El Paso, TX. Dale proudly served in the US Navy after graduating from Burgess High School. He attended El Paso Community College and the...

Elizabeth Montanez

Elizabeth Montanez

Feb 16, 2011

Elizabeth Montanez passed away February 16, 2011. She was a very active women and very independent. We will miss her forever and she will always be in our hearts. She is survived by sons; Enrique Martinez and Erick Montanez, Daughter; Carolina Martinez, four brothers and six sisters. Grandchild Laila Ster Estrada. Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, February...

John B Gustaitis

John B Gustaitis

Feb 15, 2011

John B. Gustaitis (SFC US Army Retired), 84, of El Paso, Texas, passed away Tuesday February 15, 2011. He was born October 31, 1926, in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Bartholomew “Barney” and Petrone Zabelskis Gustaitis. He became affectionately known as “Gus” to close friends and family. He involved himself in the community; joining the Senior Garden Club, Knights of...

Oscar F. Casavantes

Oscar F. Casavantes

Feb 14, 2011

Oscar F. Casavantes passed away February 14, 2011. A lifelong resident of El Paso, he was a former school teacher in the El Paso Independent School District and was retired U.S. Civil Service Employee from White Sands Missile Range, serving as the First Civilian Chief of Transportation, Property Branch. He was also the first civilian Records Administrator at Ft. Bliss....

Bill Otis Watts

Bill Otis Watts

Feb 14, 2011

Bill Otis Watts was born on June 10, 1929 in Riverton Louisiana and left this world on Feb 14, 2011. He moved to El Paso in 1945 and graduated from Ysleta High School . He retired as a shift supervisor from Standard Oil Refinery in 1983 after working there for 33 years. He was an enthusiastic vegetable gardener and he...

Walter P. Klinikowski

Walter P. Klinikowski

Feb 14, 2011

Klinikowski, Walter P., 89, Committal Service: 2:00 pm Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery

Gloria Hernandez

Gloria Hernandez

Feb 14, 2011

Gloria Hernandez, 63, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home – Americas. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2011 Sunset Funeral Home – Americas. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel...

Adrian Raul Gomez

Adrian Raul Gomez

Feb 13, 2011

Adrian Raul Gómez “Flick“, June 24, 1984-February 13, 2011. Loving son, father, husband. Survived by wife; Erica Montellano, son, Johnny V. Gómez, daughter; Diana R. Gómez, brother, Adam Gómez, parents; Raul and Diane Gómez, grandmothers; Ramona Gómez, and Juana Ugolini. Our time with you was short but we know we will be together again. You are now at peace with...

Michael Lloyd Senclair

Michael Lloyd Senclair

Feb 13, 2011

Michael Lloyd “Lizard” Senclair, 28, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home – Americas. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011 San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will be private. Services...

Betty Jean Park

Betty Jean Park

Feb 12, 2011

Betty Jean Park, El Paso, Texas, formerly of Iowa City, Iowa passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011. She was born September 3, 1929 to Marie and Albert Vevera in Iowa City, attended the University of Iowa, and graduated as a nurse. Betty was a fiery Bohemian, proud of her Czech heritage. In nursing for 35 years, she drove a semi...

AURORA LOPEZ

AURORA LOPEZ

Feb 11, 2011

Aurora Reyes Lopez passed away on February 11, 2011. She was born on April 16, 1920 in Villa Matamoros, Chihuahua to Adolfo and Caritina Reyes. She is survived by her daughters Mary Lou Schwind (Jonathan), Rosalie Burris, Rachel Torres (Michael), 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Aurora was a loyal employee of the Popular Department...

Leslie James

Leslie James

Feb 11, 2011

Leslie Fleming James, 88. Services: Interment private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Vivian L. Cushman

Vivian L. Cushman

Feb 10, 2011

Vivian L. Cushman, 88. Graveside Service: 9:30am, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Herbert L. Bigham

Herbert L. Bigham

Feb 10, 2011

Herbert (Herb) L. Bigham, Jr., 80, died on Thursday, February 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Gatha. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers make donations...

Rosa Ysabel Medina

Rosa Ysabel Medina

Feb 9, 2011

Rosa Ysabel Medina, 60, Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Friday, February 11, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil/Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am, Saturday, February 12, 2011 at San Francisco de Assis Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

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