Obituaries

Regulo Tinoco

Regulo Tinoco

April 25, 2009

Regulo Tinoco, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2009. He is survived by his wife; Maria Tinoco, daughter; Rosa Martha Tinoco, sons; Adislado, Francisco, Ramiro, Julio Armando, Javier and Victor Manuel Tinoco, brother; Alberto Tinoco, sisters; Angelina and Carmela Tinoco, 31 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Sunset Funeral...

Romeo Garcia

Romeo Garcia

April 24, 2009

Our beloved husband, father and brother Romeo Garcia went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2009. He retired from The University of Texas at El Paso as Assistant Director of Facility Services. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 16 years; Tonie Garcia, sons; Michael Garcia and Victor Porras, daughter; Jessica Garcia, brothers; Raul Garcia...

Jerry Lundeen

Jerry Lundeen

April 24, 2009

Jerry Lundeen, 65, served 22 years in the military with 19 years in the Air force and 3 years in the Army. He has 5 grandchildren and 12 grandchildren, all living in Indiana. Survived by wife, Sandra Lundeen, son, Larry Lundeen, and daughters, Julie Longenberger, Lisa Ferrell, Christie Coleman, and Holly Collins. Visitation: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April...

Guillermo Villar

Guillermo Villar

April 23, 2009

Guillermo Villar, 76, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009. He is survived by his wife; Maria Cristabel Villar, sons; Guillermo, Daniel and Andres Villar, daughter; Beatris Villar, brother; Jesus Villar , 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3-6 pm Monday, April 27, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-East with a Vigil beginning at 6 pm. Funeral Service will...

Andrew Russell Gadsden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...