Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

Miguel Orona Alvarez, 96, of El Paso, Texas entered the hands of the Lord on February 19, 2023.

Miguel was proceeded in death by his parents; Victor & Catarina Alvarez, of Marfa, TX; and his wife, Enriquetta Alvarez; his children, Mick Alvarez, Susan Martinez and Gary Alvarez.

He is survived by his 8 children; Mary Herring, Chandler, TX, Blanche Alvarez,...

Feb 19, 2023

Celia Gallardo Ayala, age 90, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be greatly missed. Celia is preceded in death by her husband; Jose Ines Ayala, her daughter; Laura Elsa Gonzalez, her grandson; Aaron Gonzalez, her parents; Adolfo Gallardo Dueñez and Carmen Castañon De Gallardo, her brothers;...

Feb 19, 2023

Stephen Robert Truax, 39, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Interment will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 24, 2023 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza.

Feb 19, 2023

 

Jose Candelaria Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.  He led a full and successful life from his birth in Socorro, Texas in 1933.  He attended Ysleta High School in 1953 where he excelled in Football, Basketball and especially in Baseball.  He was named El Paso Player of the Year in 1953 with a batting average of...

Feb 19, 2023

Margarita Atilano, age 91, of El Paso, Texas, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Margarita led a simple life growing up in Juarez, Chihuahua, and at age 14, she became a professional singer. Traveling to Mexico City with her mom to perform was a great experience she spoke about all her life. She married her husband of 75...

Feb 19, 2023

Miguel Angel De La Torre, 71, entered into eternal rest on February 19, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Aguas Calientes to parents, Maria de Jesus Espinoza and Jose Luis De La Torre. Miguel is survived by his beloved wife, Victoria De La Torre; son, Michael De La Torre; daughters, Elizabeth De La Torre and Aide Escobedo;...

Feb 18, 2023

Aida Viola Cervera, age 51, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife and mother; and will be greatly missed. Aida is preceded in death by her dear mother; Ramona Cervera; her sister; Elizabeth Perez; and her brother; Rodney Marta. She is survived by her dearest father; Jorge Cervera; her wonderful husband;...

Feb 18, 2023

Maria E. Soto, 91, entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Maria is preceded in death by her loving husband, Pedro Soto. Parents, Epitacio Melero Herrera and Maria Vergara. Maria is survived by her loving sons, Jaime Soto, Sergio Soto, Gabriel Soto, Rigoberto Soto and Pedro Soto. Daughters, Elda Soto, Victoria Armendariz and Luisa Sandoval....

Feb 18, 2023

 

Heaven gained another angel on February 18, 2023. Barbara Anne Andrade (Brown), 92 years old, was born in Cordell, Oklahoma on February 16, 1931. She graduated from Enid High School and then Phillips University in Enid. She married Rev. Arturo (Pete) Andrade June 8, 1953 and supported him in Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.  She was a science educator...

Feb 17, 2023

Jesse Torres Schaffer, 75, entered into eternal rest on February 17, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Porfirio Schaffer and Rosie Torres. Jesse is survived by his Nephew Guadalupe Valenzuela Jimenez. Jesse was very loved by all those he met and will be dearly missed.

A Gathering will be held from 9:00...

Feb 17, 2023

Maria Carrillo, 87, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. A Eulogy will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East. Interment will follow at 11:30 AM at Mount Carmel Cemetery,...

Feb 16, 2023

Cruz Silva Gonzalez, 94, falleció el jueves, 16 de febrero de 2023. Cruz esta precedido en la muerte de sus padres; Jacobo Silva y Francisca Jimenez, su esposo Manuel R. Gonzalez; hijo; Agustin Gonzalez, hermanos; Basilio Silva, Jacobo Silva y hermanas Eva Moreno, Teresa Esparza, y Maria Hernandez; y su nuera; Dora B. Gonzalez y su nieto Alexander Gonzalez. Le...

Feb 15, 2023

Maria C. Vigil, 85, Visitation will be from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 6:00pm on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Dr. Funeral Mass will begin at 9:30am on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Our lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2709 Alabama St. Committal Service to follow at 11:00am...

Feb 15, 2023

Feb 14, 2023

Gloria M. Ochoa passed away on February 14, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Gloria loved her family with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vicente and Urbana Munoz, her husband, Edmundo Ochoa, and her eldest son, Robert Ernie Ochoa, all beloved and dear to her. She is survived by her three...

Feb 14, 2023

Johney E. Branson Jr., 87, Visitation will be at 1:00pm on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive.  Committal Service to follow at 2:30 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors, 5200 Fred Wilson.  Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.  Please visit his online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

Feb 14, 2023

Regino LOrtega, 97, entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his loving wife; Ignacia Acosta Ortega. Son, Manuel Ortega; Granddaughter, Corina Reza; Parents, Policarpio Ortega and Gumercinda Lara. Brothers, Jesus Lara Ortega and Policarpio Lara Ortega Jr. Sisters, Rosa Lara Ortega, Beatrice Corrales, Emma Garcia and Maria Ortega. Regino...

Feb 13, 2023

Victor M. Saldivar, 92, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with a rosary to follow on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes -Northeast,4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass Will begin at 11:30am on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe  2709 Alabama. Committal Service will be on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery,...

Feb 13, 2023

Jesse Tapia, 46, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Friday, February 24, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church, 12200 Vista Del Sol. Interment will follow at 12:30 PM at Evergreen...

Feb 12, 2023

Maria Elena Byrd, 41, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with a Funeral Service at 6:00pm on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive.  Committal Service will begin at 10:00am on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson.

 Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.  Services entrusted to Sunset...