Obituaries

Annelise L. Barela

Annelise L. Barela

December 16, 2009

Annelise L. Barela, of El Paso, TX passed away peacefully Wednesday December 16, 2009. She was born April 28, 1942 in Hurdal, Norway to Anna Lund and Josef Risse. She was preceded by husband Ralph Z. Barela. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend. Annelise lovingly raised her sons and always showed such thoughtfulness, real interest, concern...

Perry L.D.

Perry L.D.

December 15, 2009

Perry L.D. Ray, 74, a dad extradonaire with a very special vitality for life, people and his country passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Ray was born in Liberty, Missouri on February 18, 1935 as the son of Vincent Ray and Vera Cassol of Omaha, Nebraska. A beloved father, grandfather, and friend. He is...

William L. Palmer

William L. Palmer

December 15, 2009

William L. (Charlie) Palmer peacefully passed away December 15, 2009, He was 77 years old and a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. William was born in Dallas, Texas on October 10, 1932 and served in the US Army 1st of the 4th Calvary Division for 21 years. He is survived by his sons, William Palmer Jr. and wife Norma,...

Grover Donald Hargrove

Grover Donald Hargrove

December 15, 2009

Grover Donald Hargrove, 85, Mr. Hargrove was a Retired Veteran of the U.S. Airforce serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Survived by his wife, Guadalupe Hargrove; sons, Donald Hargrove, Bob Hargrove, Abel Banda and Rene Banda; daughters, Elaine Hargrove and Diana Thompson; sister, Betty Schrock; 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Sunset...

Earnest E. Poole

Earnest E. Poole

December 14, 2009

Earnest E. Poole aka Gene Poole, 61 passed away on December 14, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. Gene was a very social and giving person. He loved to ride his harley with his motorcycle friends. Served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Gene was born on September 21, 1948 in Batavia, New York to Victor Poole and...

Maria Palma

Maria Palma

December 13, 2009

Maria Palma, 55, Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 8300 De Alva. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Lazaro Palma; sons, Lazaro, Ignacio and Juan Jose Palma; daughters, Veronica Palma and Karla E. Palma; brothers, Wilson, Guerrero and Ignacio Chavez; sisters, Eduviges Castaneda,...

Ladislao Morales

Ladislao Morales

December 12, 2009

Ladislao, 89. Committal Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Trina Morales; sons, Ray, Larry, and John Morales; daughters, Doris Reinhardt and Robin Hermes; and sisters, Carmen Messer and Alice. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Victor Aguilar

Victor Aguilar

December 12, 2009

Victor Aguilar (70) passed on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Victor was born January 11, 1939 in El Paso, Tx. He went to Bowie High School before leaving to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. He is preceeded in death by his wife (Maria R.). Victor had worked many years in the garment industry: Farah, Border Apparel, and Cotton St....

Maria Concepcion Zavala

Maria Concepcion Zavala

December 11, 2009

Maria Concepcion Zavala, 71, passed away on December 11, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband Marcelino P. Zavala, brother Pedro Benitez, sister Irma de Gallegos Benitez, and daughter-in-law Norma Zavala. She is survived by her sisters Isela Benitez Aguirre, Rosa Elva Beas, Carlos and Elsa Gallegos, brothers Oscar Benitez and Roberto Benitez, sons; Ruben and Patricia Zavala,...

Eva Carmona

Eva Carmona

December 10, 2009

Eva Carmona, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Eva is preceded in death by her parents; Jesus and Gabina Luna, and husband; Rogelio Carmona Sr. She is survived by her sons; Rogelio Carmona Jr., Jesus Carmona, Roberto Carmona, Carlos Carmona, and Luis Carmona, brother; Nacho Luna, sister; Ignacia...

Olivia Fierro

Olivia Fierro

December 10, 2009

Olivia Fierro, was born in Marfa, Texas on March 16, 1941 and went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2009. She is preceded in death by her son Robert Fierro. She is survived by her loving husband, of 46 years Joe A. Fierro; sons, Daniel, Tom, Richard, and Jose Fierro; daughters, Susan Gaytan, Priscilla Frausto, Teresa Chavarria, and...

John Angelone

John Angelone

December 10, 2009

John Angelone, 61, passed away at his home in El Paso on December 10, 2009. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on November 2, 1948, to Charles and Catherine Angelone, both deceased. He is survived by his children, Amanda and Joseph, grandchildren, Brooke and Joleen, step children, John, Shannon, Deanna and their families. He is also survived by his sister,...

Bruce Earl Bissonette

Bruce Earl Bissonette

December 9, 2009

Bruce Earl Bissonette was born in Sandusky, Michigan on December 13, 1923 and went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Emma Bissonette, daughter, Marianne Bissonette, and son Earl Bissonette, girlfriend, Karen Cloutier from El Paso, TX. Five grandchildren, Michael Bissonette, Abigail Hubbard, husband, Shawn and Joshua Bissonette from Midway Park, NC....

Edward Sochat,D.D.S.

Edward Sochat,D.D.S.

December 9, 2009

Edward Sochat, D.D.S., Beloved husband, father and brother passed away on December 9 at the age of 73. Edward was a gentle and kind man who was much loved by his family and friends. His friendships lasted from childhood throughout his life, and he was admired as a caring dentist. Ed served in the Air Force after graduating from the...

Roberto C Fraga

Roberto C Fraga

December 9, 2009

Roberto C. Fraga, 87 passed away Wednesday, December 09, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. He was a member of the Catholic Church and a longtime resident of El Paso. He was a retired construction laborer. Mr. Fraga was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Teresa Fraga in April 14, 1982. Survived by his sons, Robert (Licha)Fraga, Jr. and Fernando...

Ruben Torres

Ruben Torres

December 8, 2009

Ruben “Ruly-CB” Torres passed away December 8, 2009. He was 67 and is survived by his wife Trini, his children Raul, (Preceding Fito, Sendy), Julie, Maria, Ruben Jr., John Paul, two son-in-laws and a daughter-in-law, 13 grandchildren, and 7 sisters. He was a loving and caring husband, and loved his grandchildren dearly. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be...

James A. Monahan

James A. Monahan

December 8, 2009

James A. Monahan, 80, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. He died at his home in El Paso, Texas with his wife of 62 years, Helen, at his side. He was born in Los Angeles, California on September 22, 1929 to Mary and John Monahan. Jim spent his early years in Superior and Bisbee Arizona. He joined...

Charline M. Rogers

Charline M. Rogers

December 8, 2009

Charline M. (Nanny) Rogers passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Mrs. Rogers was born in Graves County, Kentucky on May 3, 1915 to Charles L. and Gela Nanny. She moved with her family to the Texas Hill Country when she was a young girl. She met her future husband, Thomas Boyce Rogers, in San Antonio and after a short...

Elijah James Brown

Elijah James Brown

December 7, 2009

Elijah James Brown, 88. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Service: 1:30 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Annie Brown; sons, Howard Humphrey Jr., Leonard Humphrey, Sebron Humphrey, and Elijah James Brown Jr.; daughters, Francis Scott, Cynthia Elaine Charity, Anita Brown Glasper, and...

Miguel F. Medina

Miguel F. Medina

December 7, 2009

Miguel F. Medina, 75, joined our Lord on December 7, 2009. He was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1952 where he served his country for over 20 years. He retired in San Antonio, TX with his family. He returned to El Paso in order to care for his parents, Valente and...