Obituaries
Betty Ray Roberson
February 22, 2009
Betty Ray Roberson, 75, Visitation: 6:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes -Northeast. Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, February 27, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by husband, Clinton Roberson; and sons, Richard and Ron Roberson. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Florencio Martin
February 22, 2009
Florencio "Lencho" Martin age 67, and native of El Paso, joined the Lord in heaven on Sunday, February 22, 2009. He was a loving husband to his wife, Rosa A. Martin; a devoted father to his children, Adan Martin, Sarah Flores & Norma Pfeiffer; an affectionate grandfather to Kane Martin, Crystal Flores, David Flores, Jacob Flores, Jessey James Pfeiffer and...
Sonia Sanchez
February 21, 2009
Sonia Sanchez born December 30, 1968 was called up by our loving Lord on February 21, 2009. Sonia was survived by her husband, Daniel Sanchez and two daughters, Aisa Nicole Garcia and Gissele Desiree Sanchez, parents, Richard and Lucia Garcia, grandmother, Adela Alvarado, brother Rene Garcia, mother and father-in-law, Pete and Tonia Sanchez. Our beloved wife, daughter and mother will...
Michael Dave Parks
February 21, 2009
Michael, my angel, you’ve left us yet we can still feel you. Your life was a gift, a beacon bright and true. We will always love you. Michael D. Parks, 44, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009. He fought hard to stay with us and his reward is heaven. Michael is survived by his children, Michael and Joseph and his...
Shirley A. Rice-Parham
February 20, 2009
Shirley Rice-Parham, 80, passed away on Feb 20th, 2009. Shirley was born Nov 1, 1928, in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was the youngest of 3 siblings. She was married to George Rice on July 21, 1947. They moved to El Paso in 1958 where she resided and made their home of over 50 years. Her love of life resonates in her...
Kay Raymond Hermansen
February 19, 2009
Kay Raymond Hermansen was brought to heaven by our Lord on February 19, 2009 in El Paso, Texas after battling with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on January 24, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Holyoke, Massachusetts, raised solely by his mother, Bertha, during the great depression. As a boy he learned tap dancing and performed throughout...
Adrian Anthony Nevarez
February 19, 2009
Adrian A. Nevarez, 38, was called to be with his Heavenly Father on February 19, 2009 where he joined his earthly father. He was born in El Paso on December 4, 1970 to Joe and Amelia Nevarez. Adrian was a graduate of Baylor University. He engaged in freelance marketing for various companies in Dallas and returned to serve as Vice...
Elvira Hernandez
February 19, 2009
Elvira Hernandez, 99, Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, February 22, 2009 a St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Anthony, NM. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Survived by sons, Carlos, Roberto and Juan Luis Hernandez; daughters, Carmen Castro...
William Earl Rogers
February 19, 2009
Retired Army Sergeant First Class, William Earl Rogers, 82, of El Paso, TX, made his transition on February 19, 2009. His military career spanned over 30 years as a medic with tours in Korea, Viet Nam and Germany. Survived by: children - James C. Rogers of (El Paso, TX.), Albertina Pearson (El Paso, TX.), and Madera-E. Rogers-Henry (Denver, CO.), brother,...
Murrel Brooks Faulkenberry
February 19, 2009
Murrel Brooks Faulkenberry, Jr., 63. Funeral Service will be held 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes – West. Chapel of Peace. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Anne Marie Thomas and Michelle Elias; sisters, Jill Diaz and Susan Smith-Todd. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Kwang Chi Hernandez
February 18, 2009
Kwang Chi Hernandez, 64, Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, February 20, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Funeral Service at 7:00 pm. Committal Service: 1:30 pm, Monday, February 23, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by husband, Albert P. Hernandez; daughter, Sandra Hernandez; brother, Dong Moon Chang; and sisters, Hye Suk...
Ruben Grijalva
February 18, 2009
Ruben Grijalva passed away at home in Clint on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 surrounded by his loving family Suzie , Emma, and Isabel Apodaca. He was born in El Paso to Eligio and Magdalena on April 29, 1955. He grew up farming with his father until he went on his own as a Sheet Metal Worker. He was a parishioner...
Jason Edward Ramos
February 16, 2009
Ramos, Jason E. 34 November 19, 1974 – February 6, 2009 Jason is survived by a large family and many friends. He was suddenly taken from us and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service is at 11:00 am, Thursday,...
Petra D. Ramirez
February 16, 2009
Petra D. Ramirez, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2009. Survivors include, sons; Francisco, Juan and Jesus Ramirez, daughters; Mary Almonte, Baudelia Ramirez, Elena Zavala and Simona Delgado, brothers; Roberto and Isidro Delgado, sisters; Eduarda Gutierrez, Baudelia Apodaca, Estefana Meraz and Juanita Jaramillo. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Thursday, February 19, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm at...
Jose "Kito" Ortega
February 16, 2009
Jose (Kito) Ortega Jr., 65, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2009. Mr. Ortega is survived by his wife: Belia Flores, sons; David Ortega and Jose Ortega III, daughters; Ina Rosales, Mary Lou Ortega, Diana Ortega, Becky Ortega, Vicky Ortega, and Belinda Ortega, brother; Arturo Ortega, sisters; Aurora Martinez, Virginia Betancourt and Connie Hernandez. Visitation will be from 2-5 pm...
Becky Appleton Rood
February 16, 2009
Becky Appleton Rood was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on August 23, 1951. Mrs. Rood moved to Dell City, Texas in September of 1979 and then moved to El Paso in June of 1980. She was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Rood held a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in reading and was...
Martiniana "Martha" Soto
February 15, 2009
Martiniana “Martha” Soto, 82, Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, February 20, 2009 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survived by her daughters,...
Willie C. Jackson
February 15, 2009
Willie C. Jackson Sr., 77, Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Friday, February 20, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Private. Survived by wife, Geneva Jackson; sons, Willie C. Jr. and Reginald Jackson; daughters, Linda Bishop, Cameta Peace, and Michele Dawson; and sister, Hazel C. Brown. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Juan Manuel Aguilar
February 15, 2009
Juan Manuel Aguilar Jr., passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Survivors include his brother; Alfredo Aguilar and sister; Maria Estebane. Visitation will be 4-9 pm Wednesday, February 18, 2009 with a Prayer Service at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. A Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am. Thursday, February 19, 2009 also at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will...
Ruben Martinez
February 15, 2009
Ruben Martinez, Jr., 33, passed away and went to his Father’s home on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Ruben, Jr. was born on December 24th, 1975 in El Paso , TX . He is the greatly beloved first born son of Ruben and Vivian D. Martinez; the loving brother of Denise Mary V. Martinez, Catherine Leah Martinez, and Ryan Bowie Martinez;...