Obituaries

Robert Vernon Leverett

Robert Vernon Leverett

October 21, 2009

Our be beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Robert Vernon Leverett 91, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, he was born July 22, 1918 in Grenville, NM. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Olga M. Leverett, father; William Henry, mother; Mary Annie Hall, brothers; Raymond, and Roy and sister; Hallen. He...

Jean Graves

Jean Graves

October 21, 2009

Jean Claire Christian Graves passed away on October 21, 2009. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS on September 11, 1923. Jean loved cats, playing Scrabble and UTEP basketball. She and her daughter, India, were loyal fans in the stands since 1969. She liked to tell people “we even went the night of a big snowstorm when it was just us,...

James Cody

James Cody

October 21, 2009

James Cody, 51, Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday October 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home- West. Interment will be on Friday October 30, 2009 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Kerrville, Texas. He is survived by wife Cynthia Cody; Son: William Douglas Cody; Daughter: Dana Leigh Cody; Mother: Ella Bates Cody; and Stepchildren: Ashley and...

Javier Alonzo

Javier Alonzo

October 20, 2009

Javier Alonzo, 43, Visitation: 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Scripture Service: 12:00 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife, Monica Alonzo; sons, Diego and Alex; daughters, Pamela, Alyssa, and Ariana; parents, Daniel and Alicia Alonzo; brothers, Mark and Adam; and sister, Estella. Services entrusted...

Michael Anthony Cluney

Michael Anthony Cluney

October 20, 2009

Michael Anthony Cluney, born November 30, 2004, passed away quietly at home October 20, 2009. His courage and strength is an inspiration for those of us blessed to have him in our lives. He is our champion and now our angel. Michael is survived by his parents, William and Zulema Cluney, siblings, Will Cluney, Eliseo Lara and Marissa Cluney, his...

Rosa Isela Lopez

Rosa Isela Lopez

October 19, 2009

Rosa Isela Lopez, 58, Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Jesus...

Marie "Mitzie" Bengura

Marie "Mitzie" Bengura

October 19, 2009

Marie “Mitzie”, Bengura, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 19, 2009. Mitzie was a long time resident of El Paso. Her love for her family and friends was a reflection of her love and devotion for her heavenly Father. All services will be held at Cross of Grace Church, 4700 Leeds Ave....

Erasmo Chavira

Erasmo Chavira

October 19, 2009

Erasmo Chavira, 58. Visitation: 1:00-10:00 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Iglesia Pentacostal Chaparral, New Mexico. Funeral Service: 12:00 pm, Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Iglesia Pentacostal Chaparral, New Mexico. Interment: Desert View Cemetery. Survived by wife, Alma Chavira; son, Erasmo Chavira Jr.; brothers, Luis, Claudio, and Federico; and sisters, Carmela, Claudia, and Lucha. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Howard L. Walihan

Howard L. Walihan

October 19, 2009

Walihan L. Howard, 73. Interment: Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Survived by sons, Howard Jr., Richard Gary and Jeffrey John Howard; daughter, Christa Lee Morris; and brother, Jack Howard. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Robert A. Conor

Robert A. Conor

October 19, 2009

Robert A. Conor, 76, Visitation: 5:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Sunset Memorial Oaks in Del Rio, TX. Interment: Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery (Bracketville, TX). Survived by wife, Vivian Conor; sons, Robert A. Jr., Tyrone, Kenneth Bruce, and Robert A. Conor III, Lance Harris, James Harris, Jeffrey...

Tommy Williams

Tommy Williams

October 18, 2009

Tommy Williams was born in Macon, MS, on October 1, 1938 and left this world on October 18, 2009. He survived by his wife, Rose; daughters, Valerie Spence and Margaret Williams, son, Howard Williams; son-in-law, Roland Spence, daughter-in-law, Lauren Williams; grandchildren, Eric Spence, Jessica Spence and Jaylen Tommy Williams; and a very special aunt, Adelle Williams. He also leaves a...

Nellie Sue Nevarez

Nellie Sue Nevarez

October 18, 2009

Nellie Sue Nevarez, born August 21, 1935, passed away October 18th 2009 at Mountain View Regional Hospital in Norton, VA. She was a long time resident of El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents Victor and Margarite Quintero; her son John Anthony Nevarez and daughter Bonnie Nevarez, all of El Paso, Survivors include her children, Rose...

Maribel Solis

Maribel Solis

October 17, 2009

Maribel Solis passed away October 17, 2009 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and continued to work at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs for the remainder of her life. “Nena” as she was lovingly called by her family, was a caring and selfless person. She loved life, her family, and her...

Jacqueline L. Gmuca

Jacqueline L. Gmuca

October 17, 2009

Jacqueline L. Gmuca, age 58 and a resident of El Paso passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009, due to metastatic breast cancer. She was an English professor at UTEP for the last 10 years, and recently retired due to her illness. Jackie was an extraordinary professor spending her whole life educating college students. Jackie is survived by her partner of...

Clinton Winstead

Clinton Winstead

October 14, 2009

Clinton E. Winstead Jr. (Curley) Born 18 September 1923 in Manchester, Tennessee Died 14 October 2009 in El Paso, Texas Husband to MaryAnn and father of 9 children: Richard, Russell, Michael, Julie, Janet, Robin, John, James, and Betsy. Survived by 3 brothers, Harold, Ed, and Lloyd of Manchester, Tennessee and 15 Grandchildren. Curley served in the U.S. Army 1948-1952 and...

Rolando Andres Morales

Rolando Andres Morales

October 14, 2009

Rolando Andres Morales, 27, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Survived by his wife, Jennifer Morales; parents, Andres Morales, and Alicia Reyes; daughters, Evania Lynn, Jessica Noemi, and Andrea Morales; sisters, Jessica Escarsega, Gabriela Morales, and Rocio Reyes. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas....

Bertha V. Lopez

Bertha V. Lopez

October 14, 2009

Bertha V. Lopez 72 passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Born in Mexico, she was a long time resident of El Paso, She is survived by daughters; Rosalinda Molina and husband Ruben, Elizabeth Hoose and husband Charles, son Raul Lopez and Mark Wilen; grandchildren Ruben & Humberto Molina, Camilo, Joey, and John Lopez- Wilen. Memorial Mass will be held at...

Marlin Lavon Adams

Marlin Lavon Adams

October 13, 2009

Marlin L. Adams was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on September 4, 1933 and went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2009 surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was known by friends and family as “Fish”, “M.L.”, Dad, or simply Grandpa. He served his country proudly in the Air Defense Artillery Branch of the United States Army...

Esther B. Parrish

Esther B. Parrish

October 12, 2009

Esther R. Parrish, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, was born in El Paso, Texas on May 23, 1936.  She married the love of her life, Jeff D. Parrish on August 10, 1956 and enjoyed 53 wonderful years of marriage.  She is survived by her husband, Jeff, their son, Bruce wife Carmen of Livermore, California, 3 grandchildren, Daniel, Olivia,...

Bulmaro V. Adame

Bulmaro V. Adame

October 11, 2009

Bulmaro V. Adame, 78, Visitation: 6:00-9:00 pm, Friday, October 16, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 10 am, Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by sons, Javier, Ricardo, and Hector Adame; and daughter, Raquel Colon. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.