Obituaries

Saldor Godfrey Swenson

Saldor Godfrey Swenson

April 5, 2010

Saldor Godfrey Swenson, 94, passed away April 5, 2010 with his son at his side. He was born in Antler, Sask., Canada on April 17, 1915 and grew up in Rushford, MN. He served in the US Army 1940-1946, and made rank of Master Sergeant, served in the China Burma India Campaign during WWII. He joined the Civil Service and...

Maria Sylvia Balcorta

Maria Sylvia Balcorta

April 4, 2010

Maria Sylvia Balcorta born in Chihuahua, Mexico to Santos Munoz and Victor Vela on November 3, 1950. Survived by her husband Jesus Manuel Balcorta and her two daughters, Elena Balcorta husband Oscar Baeza, Nancy Balcorta husband Saul Jacquez, grandchildren, Izaak Baeza and Iris Baeza. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast (4631 Hondo...

Anita H. De La Riva

Anita H. De La Riva

April 4, 2010

Anita H. De La Riva, 73. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, April 9, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 9:00 am, Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Santa Teresita Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by sons, Carl M. Romero, Silvano De La Riva, Javier Romero, Francisco H. Duran, Juan M. De La Riva,...

Xavier Ochoa

Xavier Ochoa

April 2, 2010

Xavier "Chepe" Gomez Ochoa, 61, of Anthony, NM, died April 2, 2010, at his home in El Paso, TX. Mr. Ochoa was born on September 2, 1948, in Anthony, NM to Alfonso Ochoa (+) and Thomasa Gomez Ochoa (+). He was an American farmer and rancher who had many passions, from caring for livestock, to operating machinery, to maintaining equipment...

Teresa O. Gomez

Teresa O. Gomez

April 1, 2010

Teresa O. Gomez, 76, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010. Mrs. Gomez is survived by her loving husband; Valente Gomez, sons; Arturo Gomez, Salvador, Jesus and Miguel Oporto, daughters; Graciela Garcia, Maria Cruz Valenzuela, Micaela Rodriguez, Connie Alonzo, and Gabriela Granados, sisters; Dolores Oporto, Isabel Oporto, and Martha Ortega, 21 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00...

Lucio Ontiveros

Lucio Ontiveros

March 31, 2010

Lucio Ontiveros, 72. Visitation: 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Monday, April 5, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Vigil/Rosary: 6:00 pm, Monday, April 5, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment: Desert View Cemetery. Survived by wife: Francisca Ontiveros; sons: Juan, Lucio and Manuel Ontiveros. Daughters: Armida Juarez, Rita...

Ignacio Jose Holguin

Ignacio Jose Holguin

March 31, 2010

Ignacio Jose Holguin, 68, Visitation will be held at 6:30-8:30 pm, Friday, April 2, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Donna Holguin; sons, Brandon, Aaron, and Jason...

Sylvia Angelica Espino

Sylvia Angelica Espino

March 31, 2010

Sylvia Angelica Espino, 40, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She is survived by her parents; Humberto Espino Santos and Gloria Estrada, son; Eduardo Espino, daughter; Samantha Marisol Espino, brother; Humberto Espino. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home – Americas. Interment...

Edward Aragon

Edward Aragon

March 31, 2010

Eddie Aragon, 55. Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm, Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Funeral Service at 7:00 pm. Interment: Private. Survived by son, Eduardo Aragon; daughter, Annette Michelle Aragon; Parents, Martha Sanchez and Gary E. Tipton; brothers, Miguel Aragon and Edmundo Aragon; sisters, Yolanda Aragon, Bianca Aragon, Annette Menchaca, Sonia Aragon, Cynthia Aragon-Slocum, Esther Smith and Elizabeth...

Jose Maria Nieto

Jose Maria Nieto

March 30, 2010

Jose Maria Nieto, 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.  He is survived by his brothers: Javier Nieto and Jesus D. Nieto; Sisters: Cecilia Tapia and Irma Isais.  Visitation 4-9 pm Monday, April 5, 2010 with a Vigil at 7:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East.  Funeral Mass will be  at 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Cristo Rey...

Lucius Casillas

Lucius Casillas

March 29, 2010

LUCIUS CASILLAS, 83, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Holy Family Catholic Church with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, April 9, 2010 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Serviced by his sons, Mark, Stephen, and Robert Casillas; daughter,...

Luis Alfonso Martinez

Luis Alfonso Martinez

March 28, 2010

Luis (Louie) Martinez, 50, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Louie was a 1977 graduate of Bel Air High School. He lived in San Antonio and Austin before returning to El Paso in 2007. His easy-going, gentle nature and beautiful smile will never be forgotten. He is survived by his parents, Ramon and Elvira Martinez, daughters; Sarah Meza, Alexa...

Francisco "Frank" Palacios

Francisco "Frank" Palacios

March 26, 2010

Our Beloved Father, Frank Palacios of Camarillo, California passed away on March 26, 2010 in El Paso, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Born July 17, 1929 in El Paso, Texas to Aurelio Palacios and Santos Corral-Palacios. He attended Grammer school and graduated from Ysleta High School in El Paso, Texas. After high school he was a Greyhound bus lines...

Rita Helen Archuleta

Rita Helen Archuleta

March 26, 2010

Rita Helen Archuleta, 59, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010. Survived by her sons; Michael A. & Mark A. Archuleta, brother; Jesus Rodriguez, sisters; Virginia Rodriguez, Irene Mares and Maria de Lourdes Villa. Visitation will be held Today Monday, March 29, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas....

Victoria Hernandez

Victoria Hernandez

March 25, 2010

Victoria Hernandez 79, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Survivors include her husband: Maximino Hernandez, Son: Ramon Orozco, Grandchildren: 4, Great Grandchildren: 7. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Sunday March 28, 2010 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. A Mass Service will be held at 9 am on Monday March 29, 2010 at...

Joy Celestine Swenson

Joy Celestine Swenson

March 25, 2010

Joy Celestine Jones Swenson (Sept 22, 1930 – March 25, 2010) Joy passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side. Joy was very active in volunteer work. She was secretary for the Boy Scouts, Den Mother, anything when needed. She was Room Mother at the lower Grades of School, all the way to President of the PTA...

Blanca Estela Espinoza Alanis

Blanca Estela Espinoza Alanis

March 24, 2010

Blanca Estela Espinosa Vda. de Alanis, 87, Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, March 26, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Funeral Service at 6:30 pm. Survived by her sons, Octavio Alfonso Alanis and Alberto Alanis; daughters, Blanca Estela, Maria del Carmen and Magdalena. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services entrusted...

Arnold John Nolde

Arnold John Nolde

March 24, 2010

Arnold John Nolde, 82. Services are private. Survived by wife, Aroon Nolde; and sons, Wayne, Robert, William Rowan, and Charlie Rowan. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast

Eloy Castillo

Eloy Castillo

March 23, 2010

Eloy Castillo, Sr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He was a resident of El Paso for 50 years, where he worked as a counseling psychologist for the Veterans’ Administration for 32 years before his retirement. He was instrumental in the establishment of various credit unions in El Paso, where he also served as a Board Member for...

Mary Orozco O'Leal

Mary Orozco O'Leal

March 21, 2010

Mary Orozco, O’Leal, 91, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Mrs. O’Leal was a long time resident of El Paso, TX. She is survived by her sons; Jesus Orozco, Hector Mercado and Art Rojas, daughter; Petra O. Turgeon brother; Rodrigo Mercado, 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Wednesday, March 24, 2010...