Obituaries
Erna P. Thorne
February 7, 2009
Erna P. Thorne, 86, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009. She was a long time resident of El Paso, TX. She was also a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church for 31 years, and was the church secretary for 10 years. Mrs. Thorne is survived by her husband; Thomas E. Thorne Jr., daughter; Diane Orr, brother Leonard Weber,...
Arthur C. Stafford
February 7, 2009
Arthur C. Stafford (M/Sgt. Ret.) 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Feb. 7, 2009. He is survived by his spouse, Denyse, children - Bernard Stafford, Elizabeth Smith, Patrick Stafford, Anne Axmann, Bernadette Hudson, Christine Wathen, and Phillip Stafford, thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He was a WWII and Vietnam veteran. To his family, he was not...
Rebecca D. De La Cruz
February 7, 2009
Rebecca D. De La Cruz (Nana), beloved mother, sister, grandmother and greatgrandmother, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband; Hilario and son; Alfredo (Belis) De La Cruz. Her survivors include two sons; Roberto and Lorenzo De La Cruz, one brother; Aurelio Dominguez, nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and...
Leslie Roman Santana
February 6, 2009
Leslie Roman Santana, 55. Committal Service: 10:30 am, Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughter: Leslie Renee Beavers; Brothers: Steven, Manuel, Robert, Salvador Santana, and Rafael Santana Perez. Sisters: Jenny Rodriguez, Sonia Marshall, Tina Najera, and Rosemary Santana. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Maria Socorro Lardizabal
February 6, 2009
Maria Socorro Varela Lardizabal She is survived by her three sisters, two sons, and family: Vicenta, Bernarda, Camerina, Jesus, Ricardo, Sandra, Erika, Andy, Mark, Dana, Lynn Ann, David, Ernesto, Kelsey, Xochitl, Areli, Imogen, and Eddie. She was a loving, funny, and generous person that positively impacted many lives. We'll always love you. Visitation is from 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, February 11,...
Luz M. Flores
February 6, 2009
Maria de la Luz Marquez Flores, age 96, joined our Heavenly Father and beloved husband on February 6, 2009, in El Paso, Texas. She was born January 29, 1913 in Smeltertown/El Paso, Texas to Miguel Prieto Marquez and Maria Garcia Marquez. Luz was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Luis A. Flores. She was a lifetime member...
Armando Sanchez
February 6, 2009
Armando (Guero) Sanchez Sr. was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. He was born on October 13, 1932. After he graduated from Jefferson High School in 1952 he joined the United States Air Force and served for 8 years. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and received the UN Svc. Medal, Korean Svc. Medal with G/Leaf. He...
Maria Elena Torres
February 6, 2009
Maria Elena Torres, 60, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Torres, and her son, Ruben Torres. She is survived by her sons; Isidro, Jaime & Miguel Torres; daughters; Frances Gibson & Nancy Torres; brothers, Rodolfo, Jesus “Chuy”, Arturo, Eddie, Manuel, Raymundo & Joe Hernandez; sisters, Lorenza Arrendo, Emma Hernandez & Patricia Calderon;...
Carolyn C. Pratt
February 5, 2009
Carolyn C. Pratt was born on February 7, 1925 and departed this life on February 5, 2009. What a beautiful, kind, gracious, and loving soul! Carolyn grew up on Long Island, Glen Cove, New York, and met her future husband, Charles Pratt, Jr., at Virginia State in Petersburg, VA. After a 7-year courtship, anchored in faith, they married in New...
Olga Yvonne Reyes
February 5, 2009
Olga Reyes beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away at hone after a tough battle with cancer. Olga was born in El Paso, T and attended Alamo Elementary school and was a proud graduate of Bowie High School class of 60. She went on to graduate from EPCC. Olga is preceded in death by her parents Balbino and Maria...
Arturo Andrade
February 5, 2009
A celebration in Heaven The Rev. Arturo “Pete” Andrade entered into his Savior’s arms on February 5, 2009. Pete was born on April 8, 1929, in Panama Canal Zone, Panama, to Arturo and Ana Andrade. He lived his life in the service of the Lord. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Barbara, children; David Andrade (Gina) ,...
Charles T. Banks
February 4, 2009
Charles T. Banks, 83, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Funeral Service at 6:00 pm. Committal services: 11:00 am, Monday, February 9, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Ana Maria Alderete; sons, James Maurice Banks, Charles T. Banks, Guadalupe Banks, Lorenzo Banks, Manuel Banks, and Jose Luis Alderete; and daughters,...
Clara C. Rodriguez
February 4, 2009
Clara C. Rodriguez was born in El Paso, TX on August 3, 1929 and went to be with our Lord on February 4, 2009. She was a woman of great faith and conviction. She was a life long member, elder, and servant of El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church. Clara was also active in many community organizations. She was a fun...
Alberto Gonzalez
February 3, 2009
Alberto Gonzalez, 40, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Survived by parents; Manuel and Eduwiges Gonzalez, brother; Manuel Gonzalez, sisters; Dolores Gonzalez, Teresa Vargas, Martha Resendez, Irene Martinez, Maggie Talamantes, Gloria Garcia, Margie Loy and Veronica Reveles. Visitation will be February 6, 2009 from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N. Carolina Dr....
Mary C. Hibbert
February 2, 2009
Mary C. Hibbert, 87, Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Survived by her son, Richard B. Hibbert; daughter, Nancy Hibbert. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Maria Lourdes "Lulu" Lopez
February 2, 2009
Maria Lourdes Lopez (65). Funeral: Sunset Funeral Home (480 N. Resler) Feb. 4, 2009 from 4-8 pm. Mass: St. Judas Church Feb. 5, 2009 at 1:00 pm. LuLu deja a hijos, nietos, yernos, sobrinos, y una larga lista de amistades. Madre sabemos que ya estas en un lugar mejor en el cielo reuniendote que otros seres queridos pero ya te...
Edmundo Corral
February 2, 2009
Edmundo “Mundo” Corral entered God’s Kingdom after a long fight with heart problems on Monday, February 2, 2009. He was born on June 4, 1943 in El Paso, TX, to the late Roman and Santos Corral. Mundo worked many years with the El Paso Times and was a proud Tigua Tribal Elder. He is survived by his loving and devoted...
Judy Barry Putnicki
February 1, 2009
Judy Barry Putnicki (54) went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2009. Judy died with grace and dignity with her husband at her bedside after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Socorro, NM on November 12, 1954 and lived in El Paso since 1956. Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Marrietta Sampson Barry,...
Maywood Brandon Rogala
February 1, 2009
Maywood Brandon was born August 6, 1908, on the small family farm near The Stocks in Alberta, Canada. She was raised on the homestead by her parents and worked and played with three brothers and one sister. In her early adult years she graduated from a teacher’s college and educated children in a one room schoolhouse in Canada. In 1929...
Eusebia Amparan
February 1, 2009
Eusebia Amparan, 69. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes -Northeast. Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by husband, Salvador Amparan; sons, Jose Antonio Amparan and Ricardo Amparan; daughter, Maribel...