Obituaries

Bennie O. Gray

Bennie O. Gray

Nov 8, 2008

Bennie O. Gray was born April 12, 1920 in Romance, Arkansas. He passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2008 after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Nedra, 6 daughters, 15 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. We would like to extend our greatest...

Michael Gene Kennedy

Michael Gene Kennedy

Nov 8, 2008

Michael Gene Kennedy, 47. Services are private. Survived by mother, Helen Kennedy. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Martha Leaños

Martha Leaños

Nov 7, 2008

Martha Leaños, 79, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008. She is survived by her sons: Manuel & Lorenzo Leaños; grandchildren, 2; sister, Genoveva Leaños. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008 at Our...

Edwin T. Jenkins

Edwin T. Jenkins

Nov 7, 2008

Edwin T. Jenkins, 79, passed away November 7, 2008. Survived by Wife: Lois Jenkins, Sons: Edwin A. Jenkins, and Frederick G. Jenkins, Daughter: Kathleen F. Jenkins, and Brother: Leslie C. Jenkins. Services are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Jane Ellen Keating

Jane Ellen Keating

Nov 6, 2008

Jane “Janie” Ellen Keating, 85, passed away November 6, 2008. She was born June 20, 1923 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Jane Kleinschmidt, son, Mark and husband James “Jim” Keating. Jane and her husband were long time residents of El Paso moving here from the San Francisco Bay area. Jim was Refinery Manager...

Santiago Cordero,

Santiago Cordero,

Nov 6, 2008

Santiago Cordero, Jr. Nov 27, 1941 - Nov 6, 2008 Santiago Cordero, Jr. , 66, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on November 6, 2008 in a local hospital. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 - 1967. Mr. Cordero retired from the City of El Paso after 20 years...

Irene V. Rodriguez

Irene V. Rodriguez

Nov 6, 2008

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Apolinar “Rod” Rodriguez. Also surviving are her son, John Evans and wife, Polly Evans, daughter, Virginia Rodriguez and life partner, Trish Lindemann, sister, Ora Hoyer, daughter-in-law, Jan Evans, and grandson, John Henry Evans and wife,...

Ophelia T. Lohrman

Ophelia T. Lohrman

Nov 5, 2008

Ophelia T. Lohrman passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008. She was a resident of El Paso and member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Leo F. Lohrman and Frederick Lohrman (Lupe) , grandson, Freddie Lohrman, sisters, Dolores Scott, Elisa Garcia and Connie Rechy, brothers, Ignacio and Rudy Torres and several nieces and nephews. She will...

Manuel "Manny" Lopez

Manuel "Manny" Lopez

Nov 5, 2008

Manuel “Manny” Lopez, 39, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Survived by his parents: Armando and Maria Guadalupe Lopez, brothers: Gerardo, Fabian, and Jeremiah Lopez, sisters: Imelda Lopez, Gabriela Romero, and Susana Palacios. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral...

Sylvia B. Rivera

Sylvia B. Rivera

Nov 4, 2008

Sylvia B. Rivera (Silva) was born on December 3, 1952 in El Paso, TX and passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis T. and Hortensia P. Barajas and her newborn son, Richard R. Ramirez Jr. and by other cherished family members, maternal grandparents,...

Frank Thomas

Frank Thomas

Nov 4, 2008

Frank Thomas, Sr., 89. Visitation: 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Thursday. November 13, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Sons: Clifton, Frank Jr., Terence, Michael and Kevin Thomas. Daughters: Linda S. Pope, and Karen Currey Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Leo Anderson

Leo Anderson

Nov 3, 2008

CW3 (Ret) Leo Anderson, born in Bigelow, Ark on Sept 24, 1921, left this earth to be with the Lord on Nov. 3rd 2008. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, he succumbed to cancer after a courageous and valiant 4 yr battle. Like the hero he was, our father fought the good fight, never wavering, staying true to...

Filomeno Edward Aguilar

Filomeno Edward Aguilar

Nov 3, 2008

Filomeno Edward Aguilar, 74, Visitation: 6:00 -8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Dorella Dee Aguilar; sons, Edward Anthony, Michael Ernest, Vincent Matthew, and William John; daughter, Elizabeth...

Ruben Nolasco

Ruben Nolasco

Nov 2, 2008

Ruben Nolasco, 47, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008. Survived by brothers; Jose L. Nolasco, Oscar Nolasco and Frank Nolasco, sisters; Lorenza Ramirez, Martha Nolasco, Patricia Nolasco, Sylvia Lerma, Maria Nolasco, Estela Lerma, and Sandra Uranga. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Vigil at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Sunset Funeral...

Thomas Duane Franklin,

Thomas Duane Franklin,

Nov 2, 2008

Thomas Duane Franklin, Jr., 57, Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance. Survived by her daughters, Toya I. Johnson, Leilani Rapps, and Jeanette Castillo; brothers, Sid Gavin and Joe L. Simmons. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Maria Del Socorro Garcia

Maria Del Socorro Garcia

Nov 2, 2008

Maria Del Socorro Garcia, 80, Visitation: 5:00 pm, Friday, November 7, 2008 to 9:00 am, Saturday, November 8, 2008 at El Buen Pastor. Funeral Service: 9:00 am, Saturday, November 8, 2008 at El Buen Pastor. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by sons, Raul Felipe and Jesus Fabian Garcia; daughters, Maria de Jesus Olivas, Martha G. Alonzo, Maria Eva Villalobos,...

Roberto Gutierrez

Roberto Gutierrez

Nov 1, 2008

Roberto Gutierrez, 73, was born on June 25, 1935 in Gomez Palacios, Durango. On Saturday, November 1, 2008, he peacefully went home to be with the Lord after a brave battle with cancer of 14 years. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Our father was a proud Army Veteran and...

Louis P. DeFelix

Louis P. DeFelix

Oct 31, 2008

Louis P. DeFelix, 76. Graveside Service: 2:30 pm, Friday, November 7, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Sons: Louis DeFelix. Jr. and Steven DeFelix; Daughters: Jacqueline DeFelix and Joyce DeFelix; Brother: Richard DeFelix: Sister: Annette Devine. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Betty "Lucille" Hanson

Betty "Lucille" Hanson

Oct 30, 2008

Betty “Lucille” Hanson, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2008. She is survived by her daughter: Lisa Quinn, sons: Chris (Debbie) Hanson, Joel (Petra) Hanson, grandchildren: Edward (Laura) Pollard, Sean Hanson, Melanie (Lars) Wicke, great grandchildren: Fynn & Zoe Wicke, and Zoe Pollard. Memorial Service will be held between 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008...

Joan Marie Schmalfeldt

Joan Marie Schmalfeldt

Oct 30, 2008

Joan Marie Schmalfeldt born August 10, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN went peacefully home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Schmalfeldt, mother, Fern McCaslin, father, Jess Fryman and brother, James Fryman. She is survived by her step-father, Max “Pops” McCaslin, sisters, Margie Schroeder and Connie Bullock, three children and...

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