Obituaries

Bailey Todd Fincher

Bailey Todd Fincher

May 13, 2010

Bailey Todd Fincher, 2, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2010. Bailey touched the hearts of everyone, bringing the best out in the people he met. Bailey was a gift from God, sent from heaven for a short time. He was the beloved son of Lauren Marie Fincher and Todd Wyatt Fincher, baby brother of Tanner Jack...

Angel Ortega

Angel Ortega

May 12, 2010

Angel Ortega, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. He is survived by his wife; Teresa Ortega, Sons ;Angel Jr. & Robert Ortega, Daughters; Christina Barrozo, Yolanda Delgado. Isela Munoz & Olga Ortega, Brothers ; David, Peter,& Geronimo Ortega & Raul & Ramiro Granillo, Sisters; Estela Najera, Lorenza Najera, Rosa Ortega & Martha Chavarria, Visitation will be held from...

Geneva Thompson

Geneva Thompson

May 12, 2010

Geneva Thompson, 92. Visitation: 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by husband: Tim Thompson; sister: Lonatta. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

John F. Swisher

John F. Swisher

May 12, 2010

John F. Swisher Jr, 64. Memorial Service: 3:00 pm, Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Private. Survived by sons, John F. Swisher III, James Swisher, and Michael Swisher; daughters, Alice Torres, Kristen Keller, and Melanie Swisher; and sister, Nancy Drake. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

John Henry Brown

John Henry Brown

May 11, 2010

John Henry, Brown Sr., 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. He is survived by his sons; John H. Brown Jr., and James Earl Brown and daughters; Eloise Johnson, Patricia Pritchard-Baldwin and Shantay La Shan Johnson, Grandchildren: 12 and Great Grandchildren: 15; sisters; Etta Mae Williams and Mary Etta Cuningham. Visitation will be from 6-9 pm Sunday, May 16,...

Merardo O. Gutierrez

Merardo O. Gutierrez

May 10, 2010

Merardo “Mera” O. Gutierrez owner of Mera’s Appliance passed away on May 10, 2010. Born October 22, 1936, he was the son of Victor Gutierrez and Genoveva Walters. He is survived by his loving wife Velma Dutchover Gutierrez. Also survived by his son; Mark Gutierrez, his daughters Ruby Acosta, Kathy Vasquez, Lori Unzueta, Lucille Balcazar, Joyce Chavez, and Yvonne Knight....

Retha N. Bailey

Retha N. Bailey

May 10, 2010

Retha Nell Finley Bailey, a long time resident of El Paso, TX. passed May 10, 2010. Our hearts are saddened by the loss of this great lady who touched our lives in so many ways. Born in Ore City, Texas to the late Anthony Pinkie Finley and Lorene Jeffery Finley she is preceding in death by her husband of 59...

Ana Maria Sataray

Ana Maria Sataray

May 8, 2010

Ana Maria Sataray, 63, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010. She is survived by her husband; Jose G. Sataray, son; Juan C. Sataray, daughters; Ana M. Ortiz, Monica A., and Sandra G. Sataray, brothers; Juan, Porfirio, Heriberto, and Luis Ortega, sisters; Alicia Delgado, Manuela Cardenas, Maria de Jesus Ortega, and Margarita Ortega. Visitation will be form 4:00 p.m. to...

Thomas William Barrett

Thomas William Barrett

May 8, 2010

Thomas W. (Bill) Barrett. CW4. December 13, 1937 – May 8, 2010. Born in Londonderry Township, Gurnsey County, Ohio. Bill served 23 years in the United States Army and retired at Ft. Bliss, Texas in 1979. Bill was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8550 where he held numerous offices including two terms as Post Commander,...

Felipe De Jesus Tovar

Felipe De Jesus Tovar

May 7, 2010

Tovar Felipe de Jesus 79, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010. Survived by his wife; Maria S. Tovar, sons; Felipe, Jesus & Gustavo Tovar daughters; Guadalupe, Leticia,Lourdes ,Lucia , Martha, Cecilia,& Brenda Tovar. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass...

Fredrick C. Graham

Fredrick C. Graham

May 7, 2010

Fredrick C. Graham, a U. S. Army Veteran peacefully passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010 with his family by his side. He was born March 31, 1934 at Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. Mr. Graham was an avid UTEP sports fan and an Atlanta Braves baseball fan as well. For a great while he passionately worked with UTEP Sports Radio. He...

William L. Ponder,

William L. Ponder,

May 7, 2010

LTC William L. Ponder, Jr., United States Army (Retired), beloved husband, colleague, friend and mentor, lost his valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease on May 7, 2010. Bill (Dub) was born on July 17, 1932 in Canton, Georgia. He attended public schools in Canton and graduated from Canton High School in 1949. He attended North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia, for two...

Lilia Segura

Lilia Segura

May 7, 2010

Lilia Segura, 50, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010. Survived by her husband; Eufemio Renteria Segura, sons; Eufemio Jr., and Carlos Segura, daughters; Rosa Maria, Cynthia and Miriam Marlene Segura. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at...

Harold L. Johnson

Harold L. Johnson

May 6, 2010

Harold L. Johnson, 70. Graveside Service: 10:30 am, Monday, May 17, 2010 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughter: Diana Johnson; brother: Chip Johnson; sisters: Gendola Scott and Stella Johnson. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Reyes Terrazas

Reyes Terrazas

May 6, 2010

Reyes Terrazas, de 87 años de edad, querido padre, abuelo, bisabuelo y hermano, fallecio el Jueves 6 de Mayo 2010 en su residencia rodeado por su familia. El Señor Terrazas era residente de la ciudad de El Paso y miembro de la Iglesia Catolica. Le precedio en muerte su querida esposa Hortencia O. Terrazas, y su hijo Leonardo Terrazas. Lo...

Pedro Payan

Pedro Payan

May 6, 2010

Pedro Payán Sr., was born in Chihua, Chih. Mexico on April 29, 1921. He came to the U.S. in 1956, living in El Paso with his wife of 66 years, Luz Soto Payán, until his death on May 6, 2010 at the age of 89. Pedro is survived by his sons Pedro Payán, Jr., Miguel Payán and Jose L. Payán,...

Estela M. Vaillarreal

Estela M. Vaillarreal

May 5, 2010

Estela Mendoza Villarreal, 86, was taken by our Lord and Savior on May 5, 2010 and into everlasting eternal life in Heaven where she is now joined by other saved family members and all her brothers and sisters in Christ. Born on Oct 8, 1923, a lifelong resident of El Paso, a proud Bowie (HS) Bear graduate, Estela devoted her...

Arthur Joseph Masson

Arthur Joseph Masson

May 5, 2010

Arthur Joseph Masson passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. He was born on February 3, 1935 to Frederick and Marie Masson. Arthur grew up the third of 10 children in Detroit, Michigan. Arthur met his soul mate, Judith Ann Storment, in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1963. They married in 1964. Together, they raised a family and made every...

Irma L, De Billie

Irma L, De Billie

May 4, 2010

Irma L. De Billie, 58. Visitation: 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Friday, May 14, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by husband: Hugo De Billie; sons: Hugo IV, Simon, Michael, and Daniel De Billie; daughter: Margaret De Billie; brother: Carlos Cestellos; sister: Olga Cestellos....

Irma L, De Billie

Irma L, De Billie

May 4, 2010

Irma L. De Billie, 58. Visitation: 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Friday, May 14, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by husband: Hugo De Billie; sons: Hugo IV, Simon, Michael, and Daniel De Billie; daughter: Margaret De Billie; brother: Carlos Cestellos; sister: Olga Cestellos....