Obituaries

Amalio Lucero

Amalio Lucero

December 29, 2009

Amalio Lucero, 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Survived by his wife; Maria Teresa Lucero, sons; Jose Luis, Luis Humberto, Jaime, Vicente, and David Lucero, daughter; Maria Elena Lucero, sister; Guadalupe Tiscareno. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass...

Raquel Duran

Raquel Duran

December 29, 2009

Our beloved mother, Raquel N. Duran, 81, entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on December 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Pedro C. Duran. She is survived by her children, Hilda Gill, Pedro N. Duran, Juan V. Duran, Maria E. Martin, and Irma Jackson; and by her sons/daughters-in-law, Donald Jackson, Thomas Martin,...

Manuel Rocha

Manuel Rocha

December 28, 2009

Manuel Rocha, 56, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009. Survived by his sons; Manuel Jr., and Julio Cesar Rocha, daughters, Ramona Baeza, brother, Carlos Rocha Reyes, sister, Eva Vielma. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2010 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00...

Brian Kelly Phillips

Brian Kelly Phillips

December 27, 2009

Brian Kelly Phillips left us on December 27, 2009 after a brief illness. He was born on August 23, 1974 in El Paso, Texas, the son of the late William Phillips, and Mary Phillips Swendiman. Brian married the love of his life and soul mate Jessica in October, 1996. Brian cherished Jessica and his two daughters with all his heart....

Alejandro Ontiveros

Alejandro Ontiveros

December 27, 2009

Alejandro Ontiveros, 27, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009. Survived by his Wife; Cecilia Misquez, Parents; Justo and Velia Ontiveros, Daughters; Evelyn Alejandra, and Giovanni Ontiveros, Brothers; Antonio and Gerardo Ontiveros, Sister; Lorena Ontiveros. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas....

Rosa Emma Marrufo

Rosa Emma Marrufo

December 26, 2009

Rosa Emma Marrufo, 64, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009. She is survived by her husband; Cruz Marrufo Jr., sons; Hector Mario Salinas, Antonio Salinas and Jorge Salinas, mother; Maria Casado, brothers; Leopoldo Casado, Martin Casado, Victor Casado, Jesus Casado, Abel Casado Alejandro Casado, and Reynaldo Casado sisters; Hermelinda Casado, Consuelo Duran, Carolina Mendoza and Marisela Casado. Visitation will...

Angel "Ollie" Olivares

Angel "Ollie" Olivares

December 26, 2009

Angel “Ollie” Olivares, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009. He was a decorated World War II Naval veteran and retired car salesman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Maria Olivares, brother “Chuy” and sister Margarita. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carmen; sons Tony Gonzalez (Debbie),...

Ernest Lancer Hogue

Ernest Lancer Hogue

December 24, 2009

Ernest Lancer Hogue, 87, of El Paso TX passed Christmas Eve '09 at home from lung cancer. Born 2/22/22 in Dunbar WV to Russell and Mary (Brown), married Argentina (DeSimone) on 9/3/49, made Indianapolis home in 1950, and El Paso in 1970. Toolmaker by trade, adventurer by heart. Ernie was an ocean loving free spirit, taking many vacations on the...

Scott Michael Desso

Scott Michael Desso

December 24, 2009

Scott Michael Desso, 48, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009. Survived by his wife; Teresa Lea Molina-Desso, parents; John David and Ruth Norma Desso, sons; Enrique Ricky III, Daniel Lee, and Kristopher Stephen Molina, daughters; Jessica Monique Desso, Jaque Rene Desso, and Vanessa Dawn Molina, brothers; John David Jr., and Ronald Lawrence Desso, sister; Joanne Sandra Desso. Visitation will...

Pedro Lara

Pedro Lara

December 23, 2009

Pedro Lara, 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Survived by his sons; Trinidad, Rosalio, Manuel, Lorenzo, Jesus, Javier, Pete Jr., and Jaime Lara, daughters; Florina Tarin, and Maria G. Torres. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be...

Eduardo Olivas

Eduardo Olivas

December 23, 2009

Eduardo Olivas, 59. Visitation: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, December 28, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife: Rebecca Olivas. Sons: Neil Jacob Olivas and Zeke Edward Olivas. Brothers: Guillermo Olivas, and Henry Olivas; Sisters: Irene Whitehurst, Maggie Mclellan, Rosario...

Irene Sanchez Tijerina

Irene Sanchez Tijerina

December 23, 2009

Irene Sanchez Tijerina, 49. Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Vista Del Sol Church. Survived by husband, Gilbert Tijerina; daughter, Kasey Sanchez; and sister, Ceci Dominguez. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Eduardo Olivas

Eduardo Olivas

December 23, 2009

Eduardo Olivas, 59. Visitation: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, December 28, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife: Rebecca Olivas. Sons: Neil Jacob Olivas and Zeke Edward Olivas. Brothers: Guillermo Olivas, and Henry Olivas; Sisters: Irene Whitehurst, Maggie Mclellan, Rosario...

Elauterio Armenta

Elauterio Armenta

December 23, 2009

Elauterio Armenta, 87, Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 am, Monday, December 28, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by his sons, Reymundo, Arturo, Anastacio and Pete Armenta, daughters,...

Valentin Ceniceros

Valentin Ceniceros

December 23, 2009

Valentin Ceniceros, 71, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Survived by his wife Bertha Ceniceros, sons; Javier, Valentin Jr., Alfredo, and Gilberto Ceniceros, daughters, Maria C. Ceniceros, Yolanda Saenz, and Irma Roberts, brother, Jesus Ceniceros, sisters, Rosalia Ceniceros, and Rosa Elena Lara. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2009 with a Vigil...

Robert Samuel Morrow

Robert Samuel Morrow

December 21, 2009

Robert Samuel (Sam) Morrow, 85, Northeast El Paso resident, was born and raised in Eupora, Mississippi. He proudly served in WWII and was a German POW. After the war, Sam began his career as a telephone man, working for Southern, Mountain, and Southwestern Bell. He married Maxine McGuire, had four children and moved to El Paso in 1965. An active...

Michael J. DeAngelis

Michael J. DeAngelis

December 21, 2009

Michael J. DeAngelis, 51, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009. He is survived by his sons; Joseph DeAngelis, Michael DeAngelis, Vincent DeAngelis, daughters; Mary Jo Russeo, Nicoletta DeAngelis, Gianna DeAngelis, parents; Joe and Mary DeAngelis, brother; Vincent DeAngelis, sisters; Diane DeAngelis, Rosalia Schwartz, Anna Laschinski, and one grandchild. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Monday, December 28, 2009 with...

Mary Robinett

Mary Robinett

December 18, 2009

Mary Elizabeth “Betsie” Robinett, a long time El Pasoan, died early Friday morning, December the 18th at her home with family. She was 72. Betsie was born February 12th, 1937 in Los Angeles, Ca. to Theodore Clinton Daeuble and Marion Williamson Daeuble. The Daeuble family found its way to El Paso where Betsie graduated from El Paso High, class of...

Miguel M. Antunez

Miguel M. Antunez

December 18, 2009

Miguel M. Antunez, 88, Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Leonor Antunez; daughter, Antonia Salazar. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Robert George Dennis

Robert George Dennis

December 18, 2009

Our loving father and grandfather, Robert George Dennis, also known as Mr. “D” was born on December 26, 1926 in Cannon City, Colorado, and passed December 18, 2009 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a SSGT in the U.S. Air Force. Survived by his wife, Rosemary and three children,...