Obituaries

William M Carrithers

William M Carrithers

Feb 2, 2011

William M. Carrithers, 91, born November 26, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois passed away on February 2, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth E. Carrithers. He is survived by his son, William M. Carrithers II and his daughter, Kathleen L. McCombs, 3 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. Committal Service will...

Mario R. Villalobos

Mario R. Villalobos

Feb 1, 2011

Mario Ramirez Villalobos, 55, born February 20, 1955 and returned home to our Heavenly Father on February 1, 2011. He protected our country by serving in the U.S. Army where he earned several letters of commendation, medals, and was an expert rifleman. He owned and operated a successful body shop for over twenty five years. He was also a Mexican...

Leilah F. Ferrell

Leilah F. Ferrell

Feb 1, 2011

Ferrell, Leilah, 81. Visitation: 10am-12pm Friday, February 4, 2011at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private.

Benita Gomez

Benita Gomez

Feb 1, 2011

Benita Gomez, 98, passed away February 1, 2011. Benita, a homemaker, born in Ruidosa, Texas March 21, 1912 was preceded in death by her husband Refugio Gomez. She is survived by one brother, Isaac Hernandez, four sons; Emmanuel (Oralia), Refugio Jr. (Emily), Luis (Amelia) and Mario Gomez and by six daughters; Guadalupe Santiago, Chila Cerecerez (Francisco), Mary Gomez, Rosalina Peveto...

Thomas Edward Meeks

Thomas Edward Meeks

Jan 31, 2011

Thomas Edward Meeks, 65, Services and Interment will take place in Scottsburg, Indiana.

Jose L. Alvidrez

Jose L. Alvidrez

Jan 31, 2011

Jose L. Alvidrez, 87, of El Paso, TX beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle passed away at his home on Monday, January 31, 2011 He was a graduate of Bowie High School and he proudly served his country in the US Army from 1942-1945. He is preceded in death by his father, Timoteo Alvidrez, mother; Nellie Buono, several brothers...

Arturo Flores

Arturo Flores

Jan 30, 2011

Arturo Flores, age 55, joined our Heavenly Father and beloved parents on January 30, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. A lifetime resident of El Paso, Arturo (Tury) was born on January 2, 1956 to Luis and Luz Flores. A loving brother, uncle, and friend, Tury endured several health challenges over the years but always maintained his spirit and positive...

Rachel O. Shaw

Rachel O. Shaw

Jan 30, 2011

Rachel O. Shaw. 98, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, January 30. She is survived by her son John C. Shaw, daughter Patricia Shaw Mehl, son-in-law Don Mehl, and granddaughters Megan and Kayla Mehl. A long time resident of El Paso. She was a member of the Lower Valley Womens’ Club, El Paso newcomers, Ft. Bliss officers Wives Club,...

Antonia O. Almodovar

Antonia O. Almodovar

Jan 29, 2011

Antonia Ortiz Almodovar, 68, went to the Lord on January 29, 2011 at home surrounded by family. She was born to the late Jesus and Victoriana Ortiz on December 16, 1942, in Delicias, Chihuahua. She is survived by her sons Marco, Alejandro, Jesse, and daughter Ana. Antonia is also survived by 11 grandchildren Fernanda, Dannia, Marco, Samantha, Alex, Madeline, Ana...

Constance Neville White

Constance Neville White

Jan 29, 2011

Constance Neville Rickard White died January 28, 2011, at the age of 93. Daughter of Brent N. and Edith C. Rickard, she came to El Paso as a young girl when her father was named manager of the ASARCO smelter. Connie lived at the smelter for several years before moving to Sunset Heights. She attended Dudley School and graduated from...

Mary Josephine Holik

Mary Josephine Holik

Jan 29, 2011

Mary Josephine Holik 1928-2011 Mary Jo Holik passed away on January 29, 2011 after a prolonged and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in El Paso, Texas to Adin Allen and Margaret Whitfield Brown (Brownie and Tita), Mary Jo spent her early childhood in Parral, Chihuahua, a place she was fond of calling ‘La tierra de Dios y la capital...

Chester "Chet" Corey

Chester "Chet" Corey

Jan 28, 2011

Chet Corey, a native of Detroit, Michigan, died on January 28, 2011 after a long illness. Chet was a long-time Sales and Marketing Executive. He is survived by his wife Anne, sons, Mark and Chris Corey and grandson, Evan Corey. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, February 7, 2011, at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Services...

Mark Stephen Tillotson

Mark Stephen Tillotson

Jan 28, 2011

Mark Stephen Tillotson was born in El Paso, Texas on December 28, 1954 to James B. Tillotson, Sr. (deceased) and Etsuko “Lucy” Tillotson (deceased). Mark passed away at his home in Parker, Colorado on January 28, 2011. He was a designer and project manager for The Worth Group in Denver, Colorado. Mark was loving, loyal and adventurous. He will be...

Belia Martinez

Belia Martinez

Jan 27, 2011

Belia Martinez, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011. She is survived by her sons: Jose and Carlos Martinez, daughters; Irene Baeza, Yolanda Cortez, Bernardina Martinez, Victoria Salazar, Lorenza Delgado and Socorro Martinez, brothers Luis and Ricardo Diaz, sisters; Enriqueta Recio, Macrina and Francisca Diaz. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at...

Betty Jean Smalls

Betty Jean Smalls

Jan 27, 2011

Betty Jean White Williams Smalls of El Paso, Texas formerly of El Dorado, Arkansas entered into Gods Kingdom on January 27, 2011 at a local hospital. Ms. Smalls was born January 31, 1948 to Malcolm & Margaret Ford White. Ms. Smalls Graduated from Washington High School in 1965. She Worked for Department of Defense at William Beaumont Hospital until she...

Virginia Lillian White

Virginia Lillian White

Jan 27, 2011

Virginia L. White died January 27, 2011. Ginny, a native New Yorker, was born April 30, 1925, to Michael and Rose Esto. After graduation from John Adams High in Ozone Park, Ginny worked as a secretary in Manhattan, including an exciting time at the Celanese Corporation offices in the Empire State Building. Ginny married Victor Voss Firth and travelled with...

Shelly Lynn Ruiz

Shelly Lynn Ruiz

Jan 26, 2011

Shelly Lynn Ruiz, 37, passed away on January 26, 2011. Survived by her husband; Fernando Ruiz, father; Milton Wood, son; Shawn Murphy, daughters; Samantha Murphy and Cindy T. Cruz. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 8:00 a.m. to...

Jose Victor Silva

Jose Victor Silva

Jan 25, 2011

Jose Victor Silva, 89, Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 27, 2011 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Guadalupe G. Silva; sons, Jose Jesus, Victor Alejandro, Simon Gabriel, and Erin R. Silva; daughter, Adriana Elena Silva de Bautista and Blanca Silva de Marcel. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Ramona Rodriguez

Ramona Rodriguez

Jan 25, 2011

Ramona Montoya Rodriguez, Our beautiful mother was called home January 25th. She was born and raised in Smeltertown, Texas. She was born on April 24, 1920. Waiting for her in Heaven are her husband, Silverio, her parents, Catalina and Martin Montoya, sister, Josefina Robles and her brothers, Humberto and Isidro Montoya. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Silverio,...

Hector E. Sanchez

Hector E. Sanchez

Jan 25, 2011

Hector E. Sanchez, 27 passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. He is survived by his parents; Enrique and Maria Sanchez, brother; Carlos Alejandro Sanchez, sister; Abagail Sanchez, grandmother; Juana Sanchez. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-East located at 750 N....

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