Obituaries

Rachel O. Shaw

Rachel O. Shaw

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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....

Enedina L. Fonseca

Enedina L. Fonseca

January 24, 2011

Enedina L. Fonseca, 75, passed away on Mondy, January 24, 2011. She is survived by her daughters; Nancy L. Hernandez (Albert), Linda L. Fonseca (Pablo Lozano), Alma L. Muro (Ruben), sister; Yolanda Esparza, grandkids; Delilah Dominguez (David), Veronica Hernandez (Tino Alvarez). Staff Sgt. Mario Muro-U.S.M.C., Gina Cangas (Michael), Valerie Hernandez, great-grandkids; John Quiros Jr., Jacob Dominguez, Derek Muro, Mario Muro,...

Richard Tilman Ware

Richard Tilman Ware

January 24, 2011

Dr. Richard Tilman Ware, 85, Royal Ambassador of Christ, Beloved and Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather. Born June 21, 1925 in Morningsport, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Ware served in the United States Navy as a Seaman First Class, performing the duties of Arial Photographer and also worked with...

Jesus Arturo Escareno

Jesus Arturo Escareno

January 24, 2011

Jesus Arturo Escareno, 40. Graveside Service: 2pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Desert View Cemetery. Survived by mother, Alida; wife, Patricia; sons: Jesus Jr., Derik and Marco; daughter, Amber; sisters, Jessica, Aimee, and Keila. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Isaiah James Luna

Isaiah James Luna

January 23, 2011

Isaiah James Luna, 19. Loving son and brother passed away January 23, 2011. He was a 2009 Andress High School Graduate who was preparing to proudly serve our country in the US Air Force. He will be missed by many but will always be in everyones hearts and memories. "We will always love you Zaya!!! God Bless you!" Visitation: 5-9pm,...

Elena A. Sullivan

Elena A. Sullivan

January 23, 2011

Elena A. Sullivan, nacio el 17 de Septiembre de 1929, sobrevivió a sus 7 hermanos: Maria, Dolores, Luis, Hipólito, Ernesto, Bertha y Anastasio Almeida. Contrajo matrimonio con el Sr. Charlie L. Sullivan. Sus hijos son Carlos, Ricardo, Roberto Sullivan y su hija Sandra Sullivan de Lozada. Sus nietos Caleb y Sulley Sullivan, Sandra e Juan Lozada. Trabajó por 23 años...

Natividad Quintana

Natividad Quintana

January 23, 2011

Natividad Quintana, 87. Visitation: 5-9pm Vigil: 7 pm, Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Monday, January 31, 2011 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Committal Service: 11am, Monday, January 31, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by son, Raul H. Quintana.

Donald G. Maurer

Donald G. Maurer

January 22, 2011

Donald G Maurer, 53. Committal Service: 11:00am,Wednesday, Febuary 2, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by mother, Maria Maurer; wife, Gail Maurer; son, Donald David Maurer, ; and sister, Eva Cashell.