Obituaries

Alexander J. Stuart

Alexander J. Stuart

September 2, 2009

Alexander James Stuart Jr. January 19, 1912 – September 2, 2009 Alexander James Stuart Jr. was born January 19, 1912 in Ft. Monroe, Virginia, to Flavia Hill Stuart of Orange, Texas and Alexander James Stuart of Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in a military family. He graduated the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 1934. He also...

Soledad Bailon

Soledad Bailon

September 2, 2009

Soledad Bailon, 94, was called by our Lord on September 2, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 24, 1915 to Severo and Eduvijes Bailon in Valle de Allende, Chih. Chole was a life time member of the Catholic Church serving in various ministries. She is survived by daughter Marie Fabela and son-in-law Hector, five grandchildren, Marie...

Willie T. Rockmore

Willie T. Rockmore

September 2, 2009

Willie T. Rockmore, 63, passed away on September 2, 2009. He owned Willie’s Tire Repair, he loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Willie was a U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, Adorthy and Curlie Rockmore; sister, Serena Rockmore; brother, Cecil Rockmore. Survived by his daughters, Melinda Willey and Tanya Rockmore; brother, Cordell Rockmore; sisters, Della...

Bernardina "Nina" Santillana

Bernardina "Nina" Santillana

September 1, 2009

Bernardina “Nina” Santillana, 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Survived by her husband; Jesus Santillana; parents, Roberto & Delfina Martinez; sons; Jesus Jr., and Saul Santillana, daughters; Angelica, Isabel, and Rachel Santillana, brothers; Torivio, Santiago, Roberto, Jaime, Ruben, and Samuel Martinez, sisters; Jenny Martinez, Sonia Martinez, Rosario Conde, Patricia Martinez, and Rachel Martinez. Visitation will be from 4:00...

William P. Harvey

William P. Harvey

September 1, 2009

William Paul (Will) Harvey passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 1st. He was born on March 12, 1948 to Paul and the late Sallie Ruth Harvey. He was a member of the first graduating class of the then new Coronado High School, attended Trinity University, and graduated from Southern Methodist University, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha...

Grant Stevens

Grant Stevens

September 1, 2009

Grant Stevens, 81, Private services will be held. Survived by his wife, Lee Stevens; son, Mike Stevens; daughters, Kathy Folowell, Janet Reed and Lisa Cunov; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Wilbur Robert Hawkins

Wilbur Robert Hawkins

August 31, 2009

SGM Wilber R. Hawkins entered, The lords Kingdom on August 31, 2009. He proudly served in the US. Army and retired after serving 30 years. Upon his retirement he worked for the EP. Sheriffs Dept. for 10 years. He is survived by his extended family; Delia, Irma, David Marty, Ruben and Samantha. Funeral Service will be at 8:45 am Friday,...

Ramona Esther Ybarra-Montoya

Ramona Esther Ybarra-Montoya

August 30, 2009

Ramona Esther Ybarra-Montoya was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Salvador (Chito) Montoya, children, Antonio Ida, Salvador, David, Samuel and Theresa, Fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Growing up with four brothers and one sister, as the oldest, she became a role model for all. In the year 1949-1950...

Gustavo Vega

Gustavo Vega

August 29, 2009

Our beloved father, husband, son and brother Gustavo Vega Jr. born on November 5th 1961 passed away on August 29th, 2009. His untimely and unforeseen passing occurred while riding his bike as he customarily did a few times a week. An avid cyclist, with a true passion for the sport, his cycling days started as a teenager and ended when...

Josefa Olivas

Josefa Olivas

August 29, 2009

Josefa Olivas, 97, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. She is survived by her son; Leonel Olivas, 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Thursday, October 1, 2009 with a Vigil at 7:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 pm Friday October 2, 2009 at San Jose Mission. Interment...

Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez

Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez

August 28, 2009

Maria Del Pilar Mancera Gonzalez, passed away Friday, August 28, 2009. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family as she desired. Pilar was a member of the Catholic Church and was preceded in death by her husband; Manuel Gonzalez Flores, and her children; Lupita, Antonio, Guillermina and Ricardo. Pilar is survived by her sons; Angel (Norma), Raymundo (lupe),...

Ana Maria Ruiz

Ana Maria Ruiz

August 27, 2009

Ana Maria Ruiz, 61, Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, August 28, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am,Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Most Holy Trinity Caltholic Church. Interment: Private. Survived by husband, Ruben Ruiz; son, Ruben Ruiz Jr.; daughters, Ana Claudia Gutierrez, Monica Castaneda, Gabriela Cano, Adriana Torres, Nora Liliana...

Lorenzo Gurrola

Lorenzo Gurrola

August 27, 2009

Lorenzo Gurrola, 88, passed away Thursday, August 27,2009. He was a long life resident of El Paso, Texas. Survivors include sons, Jesus Antonio, Roberto, Victor and daughters, Maria Elena, Clarissa, Aida, Genovera, Consuelo, Teresa and Josephina, brother, Francisco Gurrola and sister Marciana Olivares. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral...

Jose H. Martinez

Jose H. Martinez

August 26, 2009

Jose H. Martinez, 81, Visitation: 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Monday, August 31, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife, Cruz Martinez; sons, Alfredo and Hector; daughters, Josefina Martinez and Esther Perez; sister, Gloria Ochoa...

Thomas A. Stevens

Thomas A. Stevens

August 26, 2009

On Wednesday, August 26, 2009, Thomas A. Stevens, 71, passed away at a local hospital. He was a dedicated husband and father and loving granddad. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. He is preceded in death by parents, Howard Stevens and Evelyn Cook. He is survived by his wife, Elva Stevens, sons, Joe Stevens, Robert (Shirley) Stevens, and...

Olga Yadira Pendergrass

Olga Yadira Pendergrass

August 26, 2009

Yadira Pendergrass, 57, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. A Memorial Service was held Sunday, September 6, 2009 at First Baptist Church in McAllen, Texas. Yadira was born on December 18, 1951 to Rafael and Eustacia Gaytan in Reynosa, Mexico. She taught Portuguese and Spanish in the Doctoral Program at Texas Tech while pursuing a...

Herminia Perez

Herminia Perez

August 26, 2009

Herminia Perez, 53. Visitation: 4 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm, Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Funeral Mass: 11:30 am, Monday, August 31, 2009 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by wife: Husband, Juan Perez; sons: Juan Antonio and...

Yolanda Mareski

Yolanda Mareski

August 25, 2009

Yolanda Mareski, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Mareski. She is survived by her two sisters; Chris Fries and Martha Hagerty, three daughters; Debbie House, Rochele Esper, and Michele Aboud and three grandchildren; Jessica Saxe, Jake Graustein and Brian Diaz. We are very grateful to CIMA Hospice and especially...

Josie Delgado

Josie Delgado

August 25, 2009

Josie Delgado, 30, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Survived by her husband; Ricky Rosales, mother; Feliciana Vasquez, brothers; Guillermo, David Jr., and Manuel Delgado, sisters; Patty, Angela, Elizabeth, and Karina Delgado. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home - Americas. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to...

Antonio Flores Delgado

Antonio Flores Delgado

August 24, 2009

Antonio Flores Delgado, 71, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009. Survived by his wife; Maria Martina Flores Delgado ,sons; Ernesto, and Antonio Flores Jr., daughters; Zulema Hernandez, Blanca Carmona, and Maria Flores, brothers; Humberto, Jesus, and Juan Flores, sisters; Rosalia , and Julia Flores, 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with...