Obituaries
Martha Leaños
November 7, 2008
Martha Leaños, 79, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008. She is survived by her sons: Manuel & Lorenzo Leaños; grandchildren, 2; sister, Genoveva Leaños. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008 at Our...
Edwin T. Jenkins
November 7, 2008
Edwin T. Jenkins, 79, passed away November 7, 2008. Survived by Wife: Lois Jenkins, Sons: Edwin A. Jenkins, and Frederick G. Jenkins, Daughter: Kathleen F. Jenkins, and Brother: Leslie C. Jenkins. Services are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Jane Ellen Keating
November 6, 2008
Jane “Janie” Ellen Keating, 85, passed away November 6, 2008. She was born June 20, 1923 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Jane Kleinschmidt, son, Mark and husband James “Jim” Keating. Jane and her husband were long time residents of El Paso moving here from the San Francisco Bay area. Jim was Refinery Manager...
Santiago Cordero,
November 6, 2008
Santiago Cordero, Jr. Nov 27, 1941 - Nov 6, 2008 Santiago Cordero, Jr. , 66, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on November 6, 2008 in a local hospital. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 - 1967. Mr. Cordero retired from the City of El Paso after 20 years...
Irene V. Rodriguez
November 6, 2008
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Apolinar “Rod” Rodriguez. Also surviving are her son, John Evans and wife, Polly Evans, daughter, Virginia Rodriguez and life partner, Trish Lindemann, sister, Ora Hoyer, daughter-in-law, Jan Evans, and grandson, John Henry Evans and wife,...
Ophelia T. Lohrman
November 5, 2008
Ophelia T. Lohrman passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008. She was a resident of El Paso and member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Leo F. Lohrman and Frederick Lohrman (Lupe) , grandson, Freddie Lohrman, sisters, Dolores Scott, Elisa Garcia and Connie Rechy, brothers, Ignacio and Rudy Torres and several nieces and nephews. She will...
Manuel "Manny" Lopez
November 5, 2008
Manuel “Manny” Lopez, 39, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Survived by his parents: Armando and Maria Guadalupe Lopez, brothers: Gerardo, Fabian, and Jeremiah Lopez, sisters: Imelda Lopez, Gabriela Romero, and Susana Palacios. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral...
Sylvia B. Rivera
November 4, 2008
Sylvia B. Rivera (Silva) was born on December 3, 1952 in El Paso, TX and passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis T. and Hortensia P. Barajas and her newborn son, Richard R. Ramirez Jr. and by other cherished family members, maternal grandparents,...
Frank Thomas
November 4, 2008
Frank Thomas, Sr., 89. Visitation: 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Thursday. November 13, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Sons: Clifton, Frank Jr., Terence, Michael and Kevin Thomas. Daughters: Linda S. Pope, and Karen Currey Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Leo Anderson
November 3, 2008
CW3 (Ret) Leo Anderson, born in Bigelow, Ark on Sept 24, 1921, left this earth to be with the Lord on Nov. 3rd 2008. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, he succumbed to cancer after a courageous and valiant 4 yr battle. Like the hero he was, our father fought the good fight, never wavering, staying true to...
Filomeno Edward Aguilar
November 3, 2008
Filomeno Edward Aguilar, 74, Visitation: 6:00 -8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Dorella Dee Aguilar; sons, Edward Anthony, Michael Ernest, Vincent Matthew, and William John; daughter, Elizabeth...
Ruben Nolasco
November 2, 2008
Ruben Nolasco, 47, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008. Survived by brothers; Jose L. Nolasco, Oscar Nolasco and Frank Nolasco, sisters; Lorenza Ramirez, Martha Nolasco, Patricia Nolasco, Sylvia Lerma, Maria Nolasco, Estela Lerma, and Sandra Uranga. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Vigil at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Sunset Funeral...
Thomas Duane Franklin,
November 2, 2008
Thomas Duane Franklin, Jr., 57, Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance. Survived by her daughters, Toya I. Johnson, Leilani Rapps, and Jeanette Castillo; brothers, Sid Gavin and Joe L. Simmons. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Maria Del Socorro Garcia
November 2, 2008
Maria Del Socorro Garcia, 80, Visitation: 5:00 pm, Friday, November 7, 2008 to 9:00 am, Saturday, November 8, 2008 at El Buen Pastor. Funeral Service: 9:00 am, Saturday, November 8, 2008 at El Buen Pastor. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by sons, Raul Felipe and Jesus Fabian Garcia; daughters, Maria de Jesus Olivas, Martha G. Alonzo, Maria Eva Villalobos,...
Roberto Gutierrez
November 1, 2008
Roberto Gutierrez, 73, was born on June 25, 1935 in Gomez Palacios, Durango. On Saturday, November 1, 2008, he peacefully went home to be with the Lord after a brave battle with cancer of 14 years. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Our father was a proud Army Veteran and...
Louis P. DeFelix
October 31, 2008
Louis P. DeFelix, 76. Graveside Service: 2:30 pm, Friday, November 7, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Sons: Louis DeFelix. Jr. and Steven DeFelix; Daughters: Jacqueline DeFelix and Joyce DeFelix; Brother: Richard DeFelix: Sister: Annette Devine. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Betty "Lucille" Hanson
October 30, 2008
Betty “Lucille” Hanson, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2008. She is survived by her daughter: Lisa Quinn, sons: Chris (Debbie) Hanson, Joel (Petra) Hanson, grandchildren: Edward (Laura) Pollard, Sean Hanson, Melanie (Lars) Wicke, great grandchildren: Fynn & Zoe Wicke, and Zoe Pollard. Memorial Service will be held between 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008...
Joan Marie Schmalfeldt
October 30, 2008
Joan Marie Schmalfeldt born August 10, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN went peacefully home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Schmalfeldt, mother, Fern McCaslin, father, Jess Fryman and brother, James Fryman. She is survived by her step-father, Max “Pops” McCaslin, sisters, Margie Schroeder and Connie Bullock, three children and...
Mildred Tillman Polk
October 29, 2008
Mildred Tillman Polk, 69, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Survived by sons, Johnny Victor Swatzie, Gregory James Polk, Darcy Alphonso Polk; daughters, Beverly Locke, Tracie Lanet Swatzie, Patricia Lianna Monreal-Polk, Mildred Alicia Polk-Mason; brother, Eddie B. Tillman Jr.; sisters, Mary Doris Marshall, Adell Canty, and Edna Williams; mother, Artie Mae Mitchell and former husband, Mr. James A. Polk....
Margaret Ellen Craig
October 29, 2008
Margaret Ellen Craig passed away after a short illness on October 29, 2008. A Pennsylvania native, she spent most of the last 50 years in El Paso. She had just reached her 75th birthday on August 28. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Keith, and two of her grandchildren, Michael and Kelly. She is survived by her...