Obituaries
Andrew Russell Gadsden
April 23, 2009
Andrew Russell Gadsden, 52, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Monday, April 27, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Committal Service: 1:00 pm, Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Frankie Gadsden; 3 stepsons, 2 sons, and 5 daughters.
Sophie Briley
April 22, 2009
Sophie D. Briley, age 85, was born December 30, 1923. She passed away Tuesday in her home after a lengthy illness. Sophie was a retired military wife and homemaker. She also was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic church, Ft. Bliss. Sophie dedicated her life to her family and her church. She also really enjoyed music. She was very loved...
Virginia June Girvin
April 22, 2009
Virginia Girvin passed away on Wednesday in a Temple hospital. She was born in Thompson, Illinois to Peter Nordmann and Gertrude Holdefer Nordmann. Virginia was married to Lester Anderson. He preceded her in death August 8, 1972. She then married Warren Girvin, who preceded her in death July 10, 2001. She was a seamstress. She lived in El Paso before...
Paul Russell Smith
April 21, 2009
Paul Russell Smith, 54, Visitation: 9:00-11:00 am, Monday, April 27, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Scripture Service at 11:00 am. Interment: Private. Survived by wife, Wanda Smith; son, Austin Smith; daughter, Dallas Smith; father, Alfred Smith; mother, Nancy McKinney; and sister, Carol Jensen. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Martha M. Jimenez
April 21, 2009
Martha M. Jimenez, 60, beloved wife, daughter, mother and grandmother entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. She is preceded in death by her mother; Socorro M. Jimenez. Left to cherish her memory is her husband; Jesus Antillon, son; Javier Jimenez, father; Lorenzo Jimenez Sr., granddaughter; Bianca Jimenez, 2 brothers, 4 sisters and family members who loved her...
Luis Navarro
April 20, 2009
Luis Navarro,78, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2009. He is survived by his sons; Luis Jr., Jose Raul, Felipe, and Robert Navarro, 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. April 23, 2009 at Our...
George N Reynolds
April 20, 2009
George N. Reynolds, 70, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2009. He retired from the US. Army after 20 years of service, and was a long time resident of El Paso. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his loving wife; Alicia Reynolds, sons; George N. Reynolds Jr.(Armida) and James Reynolds, daughter; Rosemary Moreno Reynolds (Julian), sister; Joyce A. Higginbotham, 14 grandchildren...
Josefina Borunda
April 20, 2009
Josefina Borunda, 90, Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Friday, April 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance with a Vigil at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 25, 2009 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment will be held at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by her sister, Celia F. Martinez. Services...
Alicia Reyes
April 20, 2009
Alicia Reyes, 81, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2009. Mrs. Reyes is preceded in death by her parents; Victor and Josefa Rubio, son; Felipe Reyes Jr., brothers; Angel, Bernabe, and Constantino Rubio, sister; Hortencia Lopez. She is survived by her daughters; Beatriz I. Luna, Maria S. Duchene, and Bertha A. Anderson, brothers; Rosendo, and Ernesto Rubio, 10 grandchildren, 18...
Santiago Solis Florez
April 18, 2009
Santiago Solis Florez, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who loved western movies, candies and music. He was a hard worker that taught us right from wrong. He will be greatly missed but will always be in our HEARTS. He is survived by his loving wife; Jovita Gonzales...
Douglas B. Lang
April 17, 2009
Douglas Lang was joyously welcomed into the arms of our Lord on April 17, 2009. A gentle man, a loving husband and loyal friend, he was born in International Falls, Minnesota on June 7, 1930 to Mona Kaneen and Howard Lang. Doug greeted the world the way he lived his life, enthusiastically and ready to take on any challenge that...
Allen Brown
April 15, 2009
Allen Brown was born on August 29, 1927, in Tampa, Florida to proud parents Alma Louise Robinson-Brown and William Monroe Brown. He was named Allen in honor of his maternal grandfather who was affectionately called “Daddy Allen.” Young Allen spent his childhood in Tampa surrounded by the love of his extended family, which included Daddy Allen; his maternal grandmother, Mama...
Lee Richard Simpson
April 14, 2009
Lee Richard Simpson, 41, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and was a great artist and craftsman. Left to cherish his memory is his son; Tyler Christian Simpson, parents; Stephen E. and Sandra Lea Simpson, sisters; Alicia McNally (Robert), Lorraine Harmon, Anita Simpson, April Divery...
Antonia "Toni" Landa Brito
April 13, 2009
Antonia (Toni) Landa Brito 4-10-29 / 4-13-09. Thank you Jesus for sending us such a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter , aunt and friend. No more worries or pain. Your beautiful smile and contagious laugh will be missed until we meet again. May you rest in peace in the arms of our Heavenly Father and Holy Mother. We love you...
Lorena Chavez
April 12, 2009
Lorena Chavez, 45, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009. Survived by her husband; Hugo Chavez, sons; Hugo, Omar, and Andres Chavez, brothers; Eduardo and Francisco Morales, Sister; Nuvia Rodriguez. Visitation and Rosary was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will be private....
Angelika E. Corkran
April 11, 2009
Angelika E. Corkran, 55, entered eternal life on April 11, 2009. She will be dearly missed by her four children, Bryan Gaither, Charles Gaither, Tara Corkran, and Sarah McCourt. Her parents Anna Marie Vanne, Randolph Vanne, as well as her brother Randolph Vanne, Jr., and her sister Linda Nesmith. She dedicated her life not only raising four great kids, but...
Jose Roberto Muela
April 11, 2009
Jose Roberto Muela,80, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009. He is survived by his wife; Antonia Muela sons; Robert Muela Jr., Ramiro S. Muela, and Jose Luis Muela daughters; Leticia Davila, Elizabeth Carbajal, and Teresa Muela, 21 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 pm on Friday, April 17, 2009 at...
Angela Duran
April 11, 2009
Angela Duran, 70. Visitation: 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, Monday, April 13, 2009 at Kingdom Hall, 8760 Neptune. Funeral Service: 12:00 noon, Monday, April 13, 2009 at Kingdom Hall. Interment: Private. Survived by Sons: Santos, Eligio, Miguel, Martin, and Junior Duran; Daughter: Rosalinda Duran; Brothers: Santos, Cayo, Jesus, and Delfino; Sisters: Lupe, and Maria. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Walter Dale Chowning
April 11, 2009
Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather Walter D. Chowning 82, passed away peacefully Saturday April 11, 2009 after a period of declining health. He was a WWII veteran during the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. He was worshipful master (1970-71) of Fraternity Lodge # 1111, AF & AM, 32nd Mason Lodge of the Perfection Scottish Rite Temple, and a member of Woodbine...
Pedro Edmundo Espinoza
April 10, 2009
Pedro Edmundo Espinoza, 94, a life-long resident of El Paso, Texas passed away at home on Friday, April 10, 2009 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Dolores Amaro Espinoza. He is survived by his children Pedro Edmundo Jr., Retired U.S. Navy Seabee’s, David and Joseph Espinoza, Dolores Chavez,...