Obituaries
Curtis Dale Upton
May 5, 2011
Curtis Dale Upton, 66, born December 28, 1944 in Wellington, Texas passed away May 5, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Thurlow and Mattie Upton. He is survived by his wife, Kayoko and his two daughters, Evelyn Montelongo and Julie Peet. He is also survived by two brothers, David and Coy Upton and...
Hugh L. Dismukes
May 5, 2011
Hugh L. Dismukes, 70, Visitation: 10-11am, Friday, May 13, 2011 at Sunet Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service: 11:30am, Friday, May 13, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Phyllis Grace Williams
May 4, 2011
Phyllis Grace Williams, 64, born October 25, 1946 in Los Angeles, California passed away May 4, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Willie Mae Williams. She is survived by her two sons, Keith and Karlin Williams, her daughter Kristian Williams and two brothers, Reuben and Ronald Williams. Visitation will be held...
Joseph Buchberg
May 3, 2011
On May 3rd 2011,Joseph Buchberg, our courageous,intelligent,strong beloved son,brother,uncle,nephew and friend was called upon by our heavenly Father.Joseph was a graduate of Irvin High School.He was employed by TVO North America and was Director of Training and Development of Emerging Technologies. He was survived by his parents,Albert and Esperanza Buchberg.Brothers Albert III and wife Irma,Randy and wife Cindy,Bob and partner...
Jacinta Becerril
May 2, 2011
Jacinta Becerril, 88 passed away May 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011 with a Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Service will be said at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Eddie Diaz
May 1, 2011
Eddie Diaz, born August 28, 1953 in Tularosa, NM passed away on May 1, 2011 at the age of 57 in a local El Paso Hospital. He was a resident of Chaparral, NM and devoted member of St. Thomas More Catholic Parish for 14 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Diaz; his brother Ernest Diaz; his...
Salvador Leyva
April 30, 2011
Salvador “Granpa” Leyva went to the Lord on Saturday, April 30, 2011. He leaves his life long love and devoted wife; Bertha E. Leyva, son; Gustavo and daughter; Michelle, 5 grandchildren; Melissa, Jesse, Vanessa and Amanda Leyva and Julian McConnell, and countless friends and family. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 with a vigil at...
Nellie Accaira
April 30, 2011
Nellie Accaira, 91, Visitation: 5-9pm, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Funeral Services: Thursday, May 5, 2011 11:30 am Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private.
Irma Yolanda Macias
April 29, 2011
Irma Yolanda Macias. 71 passed away February 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church. Interment will be private.
Raymundo (Ray) Villalobos
April 28, 2011
Raymundo (Ray) Villalobos, Sr., born September 27, 1949 and passed away April 28, 2011. He was a dedicated and inspiring elementary school teacher for over 30 years in both San Miguel Elementary of Gadsden School District and Deanna Davenport of Canutillo School District. His unrelentling, selflessness drove him to participate in a Father/Son program at Deanna Davenport. He was an...
Roger Richardson
April 28, 2011
Roger Richardson, 66, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011. A Gathering of Remembrance will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 at Richardson Fabrication on 2131 E. Mills Ave. at 6 pm. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East.
Filiberto Chairez
April 27, 2011
In 30 years, our father, Filiberto Chairez, Sr., missed only one day at the El Paso Times (Herald Post) as a photoengraver---that one day was to lay to rest his daughter, Alicia Chairez. He would have continued to work for many more years but his wife, our mother, Hortencia’s, health became critical and so obligated him to stop working. He...
Manuel Navarette
April 27, 2011
Manuel Navarette, 92, passed away on April 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2011 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to...
Steven Allen Michaels
April 27, 2011
Steven Allen Michaels, 56, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2011 with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Graveside Service will be at 9:30 a.m., Monday, May 2, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.
Marie A. McMullen
April 26, 2011
Marie A. McMullen, 89, born April 19, 1922 in Saginaw, Michigan passed away on April 26, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her son, Michael McMullen (Jan); grandchildren: Michelle Hester (William); Mary K. McMullen; and Melissa Green (Kiel); and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5-9pm with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 7pm at Thursday,...
Giselinde M Parra
April 26, 2011
Giselinde M. Heilig-Parra, 71, born April 23, 1940 in Frankenfelde, Germany passed away on April 26, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waldema Alfons and Erma(Richter) Heilig. She is survived by her loving husband, John Parra, whom she married March 13, 1980 in Helsingor, Danmark. She is also survived by her sister, Sonja...
Martin John Miller
April 25, 2011
Martin John Miller, age 82, passed away Monday. April 25, 2011. He retired as a Staff Sergeant from the United States Army after 22 years of service during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After his retirement he was a security guard. Mr. Miller was active in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and enjoyed working with...
Alma Lorena Wilfong
April 24, 2011
Alma Lorena Wilfong went with the Lord to his Kingdom of Heaven on Easter Sunday 24 April, 2011 at the age og 43. Her passions in life were family and making everyone feel like she was their best friend. She was a graduate of Eastwood High School class of 1988 and earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from La Escuela...
Frank Gillespie McKnight
April 24, 2011
Frank Gillespie McKnight passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2011. He was born in El Paso June 28, 1921, the son of Arthur Lanier and Frances Gillespie McKnight. He graduated from Austin High School, attended New Mexico Military Institute and was awarded a BBA degree by the University of Texas at Austin in 1942 where he was a member of...
Esther B. Gonzalez
April 24, 2011
Esther B. Gonzalez, 80, passed away Sunday April 24, 2011. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Wednesday April 27, 2011 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Monte Sinai. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday April 28, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset...