Obituaries

Harold Ray Jeffries

Harold Ray Jeffries

Jun 23, 2009

Harold Ray “Jeff” Jeffries was a patriotic American who loved God, his family and his country. He was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on September 30, 1931 to Walter Leslie and Birdie Lou Jeffries. He left this world to join our heavenly father on June 23, 2009 surrounded by his immediate family. He is survived by his wife, Kazuko “Peggy” Jeffries,...

Tomasita Ortega

Tomasita Ortega

Jun 23, 2009

Tomasita Ortega, 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. She is survived by her husband; Manuel Ortega, sons; Julian Granillo, and Leonel Paiz, daughters; Irma Velasquez, Antonia Luna, Elodia Silvas, Dolores Villa, and Amelia Ruacho, 36 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2009 with a Vigil at 7:00 pm at Sunset...

Riley H. Pollock

Riley H. Pollock

Jun 23, 2009

Riley Herman Pollock passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on July 3, 1936, Riley was a cowboy who loved to spend his days fishing out on the lake. At 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for six years as a paratrooper in the Airborne Division, and toured in...

Fred H. Stewart

Fred H. Stewart

Jun 23, 2009

Fred H. Stewart was born January 7, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and passed away June 23, 2009. He spent 30 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a CW4 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Stewart, former wife and mother of his children Loretta Stewart, his brother Edwin Stewart and sister Betsy...

Antonia Mancillas

Antonia Mancillas

Jun 22, 2009

Antonia R. Mancillas of El Paso, Texas born on May 18, 1927 went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2009 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose D. Mancillas. She is survived by her five sons, Joaquin, Jose (Irma), Francisco (Carol), Alejandro and Pedro (Michelle) Mancillas, three daughters, Carmen (Khairan)...

Ursulo Ybarra

Ursulo Ybarra

Jun 22, 2009

Ursulo Ybarra, 82, Visitation: 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Friday, June 26, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Desert View Cemetery. Survived by sons, Ricardo, Leonardo, Pedro and Ursulo Jr. Ybarra; daughters, Estela Guerrero, Leticia Padilla, Carolina Ybarra, Irene Martinez and Mireya...

Micaela M. Oaxaca

Micaela M. Oaxaca

Jun 22, 2009

Micaela M. Oaxaca, 98, Visitation: 9:00 am-10:15 am, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Guadalupe Rubio, Maria A. Sapien and Maria Gonzalez. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Alfredo Soto

Alfredo Soto

Jun 22, 2009

Alfredo “Freddy” Soto, 58, passed away June 22, 2009 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, an avid golfer, photographer and a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Class of ’69. Survivors of his devoted family are wife, Anna Soto, daughter, Lynette Montes and husband Agustin Montes, daughter-in-law, Cory Soto, sister, Celia Zarate...

Juan Leon

Juan Leon

Jun 22, 2009

Juan León is survived by his devoted wife of forty-one years, Consuelo León. His mother, Beatriz Carrasco. His daughters, Patricia Pedregon, Veronica Gallegos and Ceci León. His grandchildren: Aaron Gallegos, Alexis Pedregon, Denise Gallegos, Andrew Pedregon and Brianna Aldaco. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Dad you are our hero! You will always be in our...

Martha Ann Leitch

Martha Ann Leitch

Jun 21, 2009

Martha Ann Leitch was born on July 17, 1934 and was called to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 21, 2009. She resided in El Paso, TX were she filled the loving roles of a mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was the heart of her family and left behind a wealth of happy memories. She...

Gerardo Bueno Madrid,

Gerardo Bueno Madrid,

Jun 21, 2009

Gerardo “Yuma” “Jerry” Madrid, Jr., 49, passed away the morning of June 21, 2009. Visitation: The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home on Resler, El Paso, Texas with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Sunset Funeral...

Santos Valdillez

Santos Valdillez

Jun 21, 2009

Santos Valdillez, 83, Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am, Friday, June 26, 2009 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survived by her sons,...

Dolores T. Orrantia

Dolores T. Orrantia

Jun 21, 2009

Dolores T. Orrantia (Lolita) was born on April 20, 1933 in Chihuahua, Mexico to the late Inez Paniagua. She passed on Sunday June 21, 2009 and is now with God. She received her education in Mexico, worked at a few doctors offices and Casas de Cambio. She then met her husband and emigrated to the United States to marry and...

Ruben Troncoso

Ruben Troncoso

Jun 20, 2009

Ruben Troncoso, 31, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Ruben was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother; Mercedes H. Jimenez and paternal grandfather; Rodolfo Troncoso Sr. He is survived by his parents; Rodolfo and Maria Troncoso, his paternal grandmother; Elvira Troncoso and maternal grandfather; Pedro C. Jimenez. Visitation will be...

Mary J. (Nena Ybarra) Gatewood

Mary J. (Nena Ybarra) Gatewood

Jun 18, 2009

Mary (Nena Ybarra) Gatewood, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009. She was born in El Paso and attended Bowie High School. She recently returned to El Paso after residing in California for 30 years. She is survived by her daughters; Martha Martinez and Rebecca M. Gatewood, sister; Irma Ybarra along with 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service/...

Alma Gabriela Lopez-Alvarado

Alma Gabriela Lopez-Alvarado

Jun 18, 2009

Alma Gabriela Lopez Alvarado, 48, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009. Survived by her husband; Manuel Lopez Alvarado, son; Adrian Nolasco, daughter; April Nolasco, brothers; Jose, Sergio, Eddie, Tino, and Lamberto, sisters; Sandra, and Gloria, 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Vigil and Funeral Mass...

Elizabeth Singleton

Elizabeth Singleton

Jun 18, 2009

Elizabeth Singleton, 70, Visitation: 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, June 22, 2009, at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside Service: 9:00 am, Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by husband, James Singleton; son, John H, Gray; daughter, Annette Bixler; and brothers, Bob and Jim Nolen. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Hector Ramirez

Hector Ramirez

Jun 18, 2009

A man of many hats, literally, Hector Ramirez entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 18, 2009. He began his life in south El Paso on August 7, 1947. After graduating from Jefferson High School 67’ he served the army during the Vietnam War. He graduated with a business degree from UTEP where he met the love of his life, Connie....

Juan Armendariz

Juan Armendariz

Jun 18, 2009

Mr. Juan Armendariz, 61, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009. He is survived by his mother; Aurelia Armendariz, son; Ricardo Armendariz and granddaughter; Sophia Armendariz. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at a later date. Services...

Herminio Cazares

Herminio Cazares

Jun 17, 2009

Herminio Cazares, 45, visitation will be held from 2 pm to 8 pm, Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Peace with a vigil at 6 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1 pm, Monday, June 22, 2009 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa...

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