Obituaries

Bruce Walter Des Autel

Bruce Walter Des Autel

July 3, 2010

Bruce Walter Des Autel, 79 passed away on Saturday morning, July 3rd, 2010. He was born in Dearborne, Michigan on May 9,1931. During his military career in the Army, which began 1949 until 5 Jan 1972. He received several awards and decorations while serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. After serving he retired in El Paso,Texas and lived there...

Herbert Earl Warren

Herbert Earl Warren

July 3, 2010

Herbert Earl Warren passed away on July 3, 2010. He was born March 30, 1929 in Beggs, Oklahoma. He served in the US Army for 21 years and fought in the Korean War. He had many achievements during his service such as receiving a Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal,...

Alberto Minjarez

Alberto Minjarez

July 2, 2010

Alberto Minjarez, 59, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2010. He is survived by his daughters; Ruby Hernandez, Kandy Minjarez and Cristal Lilia Minjarez, Grandchildren; 4, Great Grandchildren; 1, Brothers Raul Minjarez, Carlos Minjarez, Ricardo Minjarez and Rogelio Minjarez, Sisters; Alicia Mendoza, Guadalupe Terrazas, Raquel Valdez and Lydia M. Gonzalez. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with...

Willie Floyd Newberry

Willie Floyd Newberry

July 1, 2010

Willie Floyd Newberry was born to the late Ruth and Willie Newberry on November 19, 1943 in Marion, Georgia. Willie joined the U.S. Army in 1961. He deafened our country in the Vietnam War and Korean War and retired as a Sgt. Major at Fort Bliss in 1988. He married Lacy Elizabeth Smith on July 11, 1961 in Johnstown, PA,...

Jesus Alfonso Barrera

Jesus Alfonso Barrera

July 1, 2010

Jesus Alfonso Barrera, 56, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2010. He is survived by his wife; Lucerna Barrera, son; Jesus Sergio Barrera, daughter; Maria Del Rosario Barrera, brother; Armando Barrera, sisters; Esther Porras, Maria Estela, Laura, Rosalia and Imelda Barrera. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2010 with a Vigil at 6:30 p.m. and a Prayer...

Pilar G. Talamantes

Pilar G. Talamantes

June 29, 2010

Pilar G. Talamantes, 72. Visitation: 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Friday, July 2, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 8:30 am, Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Ramon S. Talamantes; sons, Ramon, Ricardo, & Jesus Talamantes; daughters, Anna M. Chavez, Mirna Vergara, Maria...

Jimmy Martinez

Jimmy Martinez

June 29, 2010

Jimmy Martinez, 51, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. He is survived by his Father; Juan Martinez, sons; Manuel Hernandez and Jimmy Martinez, daughters; Raquel Martinez, Anna Martinez-Mollica, Lucia Martinez, and Viviana Martinez, brothers; Robert, Willie, and Michael Martinez, sisters; Marisela Nevarez and Linda Martinez. Visitation will be at 12 pm until 3 pm with a Vigil at 3...

Elton L. Arnett

Elton L. Arnett

June 29, 2010

Elton Lee Arnett passed away June 30th in El Paso after a short illness. He was born on March 1, 1928 in Corsicana, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Troy Lee and Luella Arnett. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Betty R. Arnett; sister in law, Joyce Duncan; brother in law, James Benedict; numerous...

Allen Cheatum

Allen Cheatum

June 29, 2010

Allen Cheatum, Jr., 79 passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. He is survived by his daughters; Ashanti Cheatum and Alicia Tennell, Grandchildren; 3, Brothers; Steven Cheatum, Don Cheatum, Vernon Cheatum, William Samuel Cheatum, and John Davis. Visitation will be on Monday, July 5, 2010 from 5-9 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-East located at 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Service...

Steven Dewayne Shepard

Steven Dewayne Shepard

June 28, 2010

Steven Dewayne Shepard, 50, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010. He is survived by his wife; Rosario Shepard, sons; Marvin De Jesus, Jerome De Jesus, Keith C. Shepard, Michael E. Shepard, and Bryan Pakingan, brothers; Michael J., Donald, and Lawrence A. Shepard, sister; Brenda J. Hicks. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2010...

Manuel Medina

Manuel Medina

June 28, 2010

Manuel Medina Jr., 71, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010. He was a long time resident of El Paso. Preceded in death by his parents; Manuel and Cruz Medina, and brother; Francisco Medina. He is survived by his wife; Maria Luisa Medina ,daughters; Dora Medina (Marco Venegas), Ana Arriaga, and Maria Jimenez (Eddie), sons; Ralph (Victoria), Joe (Claudia) and...

Rosa M. Gomez

Rosa M. Gomez

June 28, 2010

Rosa M. Gomez, 76, passed away, on Monday, June 28, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband; Andres Gomez Jr. She is survived by her sons; Fernando, Richard and Eddie Gomez, brothers; Carlos and Ramon Martinez and sisters; Bertha Martinez, Lilly Macias, Mary Moran and Martha Payan 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will...

Patrick Edward Goss

Patrick Edward Goss

June 26, 2010

Patrick Edward Goss, 81 was called by our heavenly father on Saturday, June 26, 2010. He was born to Patrick and Etta Goss on September 25, 1928 in Wilson, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army and retired in 1968. He then worked for the U.S. postal service and was business agent for APWU and injury compensation specialist from...

Azella L. Montalbo

Azella L. Montalbo

June 25, 2010

Azella L. Montalbo, 97, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010. She is survived by her sons; LeeRay and LeeRoy Montalbo, daughter; LeeNora Franco and brother; Ismael Cortez.. Visitation will 4-9 pm. with a Vigil at 7pm on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. A Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 am Friday, July 2, 2010 at St. Raphael...

Raul C Valles

Raul C Valles

June 23, 2010

Raul C. Valles, 47, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. He is survived by his parents; Arturo and Maria De La Luz Valles, brothers; Arturo Valles, Jr., Jose Luis Valles, Felipe De Jesus Valles and Adolfo Valles, sisters; Olga Valles, Patricia Valles, Magdalena Bustamante and Norma Muro. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday June 29, 2010 with...

Paul Joseph Dieter

Paul Joseph Dieter

June 23, 2010

Retired CW4 Paul Joseph Dieter Sr., passed away Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 after a short illness while on vacation in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born July 8, 1925 in Cedar Rapids, NE. and was a resident of El Paso for the last 47 years. He served in the US Army for 28 years and fought in World War II...

Enrique Castaneda

Enrique Castaneda

June 23, 2010

Enrique, Castaneda, 63, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 He graduated from Bowie High School in 1966, and worked for Desert Eagle/L&F Distributing. He was a long time resident of El Paso Texas. Mr. Castaneda is survived by his loving wife; Consuelo Castaneda, mother; Amelia Castaneda, sons; Enrique Castaneda Jr., and Adrian Castaneda, daughters and husbands; Brenda Gonzalez (Ray),...

Raul C Valles

Raul C Valles

June 23, 2010

Raul C. Valles, 47, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. He is survived by his parents; Arturo and Maria De La Luz Valles, brothers; Arturo Valles, Jr., Jose Luis Valles, Felipe De Jesus Valles and Adolfo Valles, sisters; Olga Valles, Patricia Valles, Magdalena Bustamante and Norma Muro. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday June 29, 2010 with...

Carmen Apodaca

Carmen Apodaca

June 22, 2010

Carmen Apodaca, 7-22-1966 to 6-22-2010, was called to the house of the Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Carmen a life long resident of El Paso, TX. and member of Our Lady Of Guadalupe. Carmen was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister. Carmen is survived by her husband Don K. Apodaca; daughter Amanda Apodaca; son Don K....

Maria L. Garcia

Maria L. Garcia

June 22, 2010

Maria L Garcia age 79, was greeted at the gates of heaven on June 22, 2010, by her 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Living life to it’s fullest, and dancing the night away with a smile from cheek to cheek, you could find yourself captured by her loving, caring heart and a simple conversation along with a cigarette in hand...