Obituaries

Matilde Apodaca

Matilde Apodaca

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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...

Frank R. Monzon

Frank R. Monzon

March 12, 2011

Frank R. Monzon of El Paso, Texas passed away on March 13, 2011, at the age of 66. The son of Alfredo U. Monzon and Emelia S. Saldivar-Monzon, Frank was born in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1944. His family immigrated to the United States in the early 1950's. As a young boy, Frank worked as a shoe shine boy in El...

Clyde Welby Atwood

Clyde Welby Atwood

March 12, 2011

SFC Atwood was a WW2 Veteran who made El Paso his home for over 55 years. He was a combat veteran, awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and numerous other citations. SFC Atwood served in the European Theatre of Operations with General Patton’s 3rd Army and was wounded the 23rd of March 1945 near the Rhine River....

Richard G. Pena

Richard G. Pena

March 11, 2011

Richard “Coke” Pena 59, an El Paso native, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011. He last worked at El Paso Specialty Hospital. He loved his job and he had a zest for life. He had a passion for music, especially The Beatles. He enjoyed his downtime at Sunland Park Race Track. He will be remembered best as a loving...

Pedro Morehead,

Pedro Morehead,

March 11, 2011

Pedro “Pete” Morehead, Jr., born in El Paso, Texas on November 10, 1941, our beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather, and friend, left us to join hands and walk with Our Lord on March 11, 2011 after loosing a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Olga; sons: George, Fred, and David; and daughter, Yvette. His siblings, Lilia...

Joe Torcoletti

Joe Torcoletti

March 11, 2011

Guiseppe Torcoletti (Joe), 91 entered into eternal life on March 11, 2011. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Guiseppe proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was also a long time member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife,...

Joyce Louise Burns

Joyce Louise Burns

March 10, 2011

Joyce M. Burns, 78, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 10, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty five years, Charles Burns. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother known as “Gram” to most of her extended family. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. She was a...