Obituaries

Alfredo R. Vallejo

Alfredo R. Vallejo

March 28, 2011

Alfredo R. Vallejo, 81, Visitation will be held from 5-9pm with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 7pm Friday, April 1, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be Private. He is survived by his sons: Fred and Charlie, daughter, Bertha Pino, brothers: Joe and Art; sister, Carmen Portillo; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral...

Samuel "Sam" L. Cordova

Samuel "Sam" L. Cordova

March 28, 2011

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Sam Cordova on March 28, 2011. Sam was a longtime resident of El Paso, born in Hurley, NM on May 31, 1938. He will be lovingly missed by his sons, Benjamin of El Paso, Sam and his wife Jeanette of Las Cruces, William and Jacob of El Paso. He was “Papa Sam”...

Maria Celia Diaz

Maria Celia Diaz

March 28, 2011

Maria Celia Diaz, 86, Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Friday, April 1, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 2, 2011 at San Francisco de Assis Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Deborah Kay Craig

Deborah Kay Craig

March 27, 2011

Deborah K. Craig, 57, Visitation: 5-9pm, Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Richard J. McCrea

Richard J. McCrea

March 27, 2011

Richard J. McCrea, 88, Committal Service: 2:00pm, Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial Service: 7:00pm, Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Open Gate Church of the Nazarene. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. In lieu of flowers please make donations to "Life Challenge" Contact person: Tim Gamwell 751-2403.

Erik Duarte

Erik Duarte

March 27, 2011

Erik Duarte born on December 3, 1982, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011. He is survived by his father, Juan, brothers, Juan, Sergio, and Chrystian, sister, Lupe, daughter, Alejandra and wife Danisa. He enjoyed riding on his Harley Davidson motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by all who cared for him and loved...

Donald Leon Gravitt

Donald Leon Gravitt

March 26, 2011

Gravitt, Donald L., 72. Visitation: 5-7pm, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes Northeast.

Betty Yvette Montoya

Betty Yvette Montoya

March 26, 2011

Betty Yvette Montoya, 50, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was a long time resident of El Paso, born November 28, 1960. God has gained the return of one of his beloved. The heavens rejoice but here on earth we bear the loss of an exceptional mother, daughter, sister and friend. Ms. Montoya is preceded in death by...

Rafaela Ordoñez

Rafaela Ordoñez

March 25, 2011

Rafaela Ordoñez, “FELA” passed away in her home on Friday, March 25, 2011 surrounded by her family. Rafaela was preceded in death by Raul Ordoñez loving husband of 45 years. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, born to Soledad Soto. Rafaela was a devoted wife and a loving mother and blessed all the lives she touched. A passion for sewing,...

Yvonne Marie Cordova

Yvonne Marie Cordova

March 24, 2011

Yvonne Marie Cordova, 31, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 in her home in El Paso, Texas with loved ones close. She was born June 22, 1979 in Lubbock, Texas. Yvonne spent her childhood growing up in Lompoc, California spending her time riding horses until she moved to El Paso at the age of 13. Yvonne married her Prince Charming...

H.L. Doresy

H.L. Doresy

March 23, 2011

Hubbard Lee Dorsey was born on June 19, 1948 to his mother Daisy Lee Crayton in Salem, Alabama. On Tuesday March 22, 2011 he was called home to be with the Lord at age 62. He was raised by his grandmother Ethel Dorsey and grew up with his two brothers, sister, and several cousins. He attended Ebenezer Baptist Church and...

Hector Licon

Hector Licon

March 22, 2011

Hector A. Licon, 93, passed away on March 22, 2011. Hector was an El Paso High School graduate. He was a WWII Veteran for the Army Air Corp and worked for Parker Bros for 23 years. Survived by his wife of 64 years Haydee Licon; sons, Hector A. Licon, Jr., Frederick M. Licon and Martin E. Licon; daughters, Haydee R....

Margarita Alvarez

Margarita Alvarez

March 21, 2011

Margarita Alvarez, 75, Visitation: 6-9pm Rosary/Vigil: 7pm Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10am, Friday, March 25, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

R .L. "Ronnie" Wohleking

R .L. "Ronnie" Wohleking

March 21, 2011

R.L. “Ronnie” Wohleking September 29, 1928 – March 21, 2011 On Monday, March 21, 2011, Ronnie Wohleking, a long time resident of Socorro, Texas passed away. Ronnie was born September 29, 1928 in Alexandria Virginia, to George and Edna Wohleking. Ronnie moved with his parents and sister to New York City where he remained until the age of fifteen, when...

Blondine Pruet

Blondine Pruet

March 21, 2011

Blondine Pruet, 89, Funeral Mass: 10:00am, Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Manuel Peña

Manuel Peña

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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...