Obituaries

Griselda Calderon

Griselda Calderon

May 24, 2009

Griselda Calderon, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009.She is survived by her son; Ricardo Calderon, daughters; Gracie Duval and Rosa Moreno, brothers; Armando and Arnoldo Aguilar, sisters; Elba Ruiz, Lourdes Aguilar, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7 pm on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. A...

Robert Alderman Dunbar

Robert Alderman Dunbar

May 23, 2009

Robert Alderman Dunbar, 65, Survived by Barbara; son, Robert John Dunbar; daughter, Kathleen Marie Bass; brother, Harold Dunbar; sisters, Dana Rohe and Susan Bailey. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

George Frank Hernandez

George Frank Hernandez

May 23, 2009

George Frank Hernandez, Sr., 64, entered eternal life on Saturday, May 23, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Bowie High School. George served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He earned an Associates Degree in Fire Technology at the El Paso Community College. He proudly served in the El Paso Fire Department...

David Gruby Reyes

David Gruby Reyes

May 23, 2009

Our beloved David “Gruby” Reyes at the age of 34, lost his life on May 23, 2009. Although he was robbed of his life, he will never be forgotten in the hearts of those who knew him. David was born on May 22, 1975 in El Paso Texas. David leaves a permanent imprint on the lives of everyone he encountered....

Maria Virginia Rhodes

Maria Virginia Rhodes

May 23, 2009

Maria Virginia Rhodes, 63, passed away on , May 23, 2009. She is survived by her son; Armando Sal Saldivar and Yvonne Saldivar, brother; Ramon Martinez Jr. and sisters; Connie Steiner and Mrs. Aybar. Visitation will be from 5-9 pm Thursday, May 28, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East located at 750 N. Carolina Dr....

Evangelina Saenz

Evangelina Saenz

May 23, 2009

Evangelina Saenz, 69, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Survived by her Husband; Angel Saenz; Sons; Rodolfo, Arturo, and Roberto Saenz; Daughters; Martha C. Saenz, and Norma L. Saenz. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday,...

Arthur Julius Luecken

Arthur Julius Luecken

May 22, 2009

Arthur Julius Luecken, age 71 passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. Arthur was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 25, 1937. He served in the U.S. Army, where he retired as a CWO/W-2. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeong Hee Luecken; sons, Arthur J. Luecken II and William J. Luecken; 5 grandchildren,...

Anthony T. Jones

Anthony T. Jones

May 21, 2009

Jones, Anthony (Tony) T., passed away on Thursday May 21, 2009 from congestive heart failure at VA Long Beach Medical Center. Tony was born in Columbus , OH on October 1, 1944. His is survived by his wife, Maria Jones, two daughters and a son: Aleta (Michelle) Taylor, Renee E. Jones, Michael A. Jones, one son-in-law Marcus Taylor and five...

Josephine Carson

Josephine Carson

May 20, 2009

Josephine Carson, 98, passed away May 20, 2009. Born December 6, 1910, Marathon, TX. She was a loving wife, wonderful grandmother and the best Mama to her great-grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking for her children and spending her weekends at the racetrack. She will be welcomed at the gates of heaven by her parents Juan & Getrudius Salcido, her husband, John...

Mercedes Alvidrez

Mercedes Alvidrez

May 20, 2009

Mr. Mercedes Alvidrez, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. He is survived by his wife; Alicia Alvidrez, sons; Jesus Soriano, Arturo Alvidrez, Fernando Alvidrez, daughters; Elizabeth Alvidrez, Araceli Alvidrez, Dulce Maria Ramirez, brothers; Cevero Alvidrez, Angel Alvidrez, sisters; Teresa, Carmen, and Rosa, 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7...

Christine N. Walker

Christine N. Walker

May 20, 2009

Christine Walker, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Ivory and Bessie Norwood and was a long-time resident of Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama, before moving to El Paso in 1986. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University and a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, she worked as an educator...

Avery Henry Jackson

Avery Henry Jackson

May 19, 2009

CSM Avery Jackson, decorated war veteran departed the world a hero on May 19, 2009. He will be remembered as a true patriot to his country and especially to his family, friends and his community. CSM Avery Jackson was recipient of the Bronze Star, Oak Leaf Cluster, and Army Commendation Medals. He was the CSM of US Army Air Defense...

John Parmer Dyal

John Parmer Dyal

May 18, 2009

Dr. John P. Dyal, 82, an EP resident for 70 years passed away on May 18, 2009. He was born in Mattoon, IL and moved to EP in 1938. He graduated from Austin HS, Northwestern Univ., and Washington Univ. Dental School. After serving in the Army, he practiced dentistry for 30 years. His passion was for cleft palate patients and...

Jose Diaz

Jose Diaz

May 18, 2009

Our beloved hero, Jose Diaz, passed away on May 18, 2009 at Sierra Medical Center. Eighty eight years young, he was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. Diaz, as his friends called him, was a long time resident of El Paso. A humble decorated soldier, veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam he served this country proudly for 30 years. He was...

Tommie Lee Bell

Tommie Lee Bell

May 18, 2009

Tommie Lee Bell, 100, Visitation: 9:30-10:00 am, Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Faith United Methodist Church. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Faith United Methodist Church. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Tommie Bell Burrell and sisters, Dorothy Armstrong, Rosalie Turner and Gussie McDaniel. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Rosa Sandoval

Rosa Sandoval

May 18, 2009

Rosa Sandoval, age 73, joined the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2009. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, and was a member of the Catholic Church. She worked for many years as a nurse’s aide. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Sandoval was preceded in death by her mother, father, 1 sister, and her...

Eva M. Smith

Eva M. Smith

May 18, 2009

Eva M. Smith, 76, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer. She was an El Paso resident for over 45 years and was a realtor for many years with Century 21. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Nile R. Smith, her parents, Benjamin D and Gladys M. Setters and...

Francisco Ruben Molina

Francisco Ruben Molina

May 17, 2009

Francisco Ruben Molina, 75, passed away on May 17, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on July 2, 1934. He is preceded in death by his daughter Marisol Molina. Mr. Molina is survived by his wife, Soledad; children, Ruben and his wife Linda their children Ruben, Jr. and Humberto, Rene and his wife Rosa their...

Silvia B. Franzoni--El Paso,

Silvia B. Franzoni--El Paso,

May 17, 2009

On Sunday, May 17 2009, in El Paso, TX, Silvia B. Franzoni, Age 78, entered eternal peace. She was born in Brooklyn, NY October 27, 1930, and lived in Rome, Italy, Chicago, IL, and in Louisville, KY. She attended the Accademia delle Belle Arti, in Rome, Italy and was an avid painter. Silvia did volunteer work for the Actors Theatre...

Silvia B. Franzoni--Louisville,

Silvia B. Franzoni--Louisville,

May 17, 2009

On Sunday, May 17 2009, in El Paso, TX, Silvia B. Franzoni, Age 78, entered eternal peace. She was born in Brooklyn, NY October 27, 1930, and lived in Rome, Italy, Chicago, IL, and in Louisville, KY. She attended the Accademia delle Belle Arti, in Rome, Italy and was an avid painter. Silvia did volunteer work for the Actors Theatre...

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