Obituaries
Federico Gallegos
October 5, 2008
Federico “Freddy“ Gallegos, 79, was born in Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico. He passed away on October 5, 2008 in El Paso. Federico was a resident of El Paso, TX and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Gallegos worked for the Department of Defense for over 38 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carmen Sigala; and...
Lewis Daniel Overstreet
October 3, 2008
Col. (USA. Ret.) Lewis D. Overstreet, 87, Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 pm, Monday, October 6, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Survived by his wife, Lela Mae Overstreet, son, Lewis Daniel Overstreet, Jr.; daughter, Judith Anne Overstreet; brother, Robert Gerald Overstreet. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Please visit our online register book...
Rafael Vasquez
October 1, 2008
Rafael Vasquez, Aug. 20, 1917- Oct. 1, 2008. Was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and worked for Asarco for 40 years. He was also a loyal volunteer of the CC Camp. Preceded in death by his sons; Antonio Vasquez, Rafael Martin, and daughter; Tonita Vasquez. His survivors include his loving wife; Antonia M. Vasquez, sons, Rafael Jr., Manuel,...
Fernando Jose Orrantia
September 30, 2008
Fernando J. Orrantia "Fernie/Nando" was born on December 31, 1929 in Juarez, Mexico to the late Juan L. and Gonzala J. Orrantia. He passed on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 he closed his eyes and went home to be with God. Mr. Orrantia served proudly in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He worked with Gunning Casteel Drugstore for 35 years...
Jose P. Amador
September 29, 2008
In Loving Memory Jose P. Amador 11/18/40-9/29/08 We thank God for allowing JOE to live an exciting and happy life. He died a peaceful death in company of those that loved him very much. Joe as we knew him was born in Cieneguita Chihuahua Mexico born to Jose and Amparo Amador. Joe lived most of his life in California but...
Elisa M. Caldera
September 27, 2008
Elisa M. Caldera, 67. Visitation: 4:00 - 9:00 pm, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Vigil/Rosary: 7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment: Desert View Cemetery. Husband: Juan Caldera Sr.; Sons: Jose , Conrad, Juan Jr., and Ivan Caldera; Daughters:...
Ramon Rodriguez
September 25, 2008
Ramon Rodriguez, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Mr. Rodriguez was a welder by trade. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law; Jose Antonio Rodriguez Sr. and wife Lucy and Ricardo Rodriguez and wife Cory, , daughters and sons-in-law; Manuela Loera, Fermina Herrera, Mariana Martinez and husband Ernesto, Maximina Mendez, Celia Rayos, Ramona Flores and husband Carlos,...
Samuel Navarro
September 25, 2008
Samuel M. Navarro, age 86, died on Thursday, September 25. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 22, 1922, in El Paso, Texas, to Jose Navarro and Guadalupe Elizondo. He graduated from Austin High School and the University of Texas El Paso. He spent 25 years working for the City of El...
Javier Morales
September 25, 2008
Javier Morales Jr., 40, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Desert View Cemetery. Survived by mother, Yolanda Morales; son, Anthony Morales; daughter, Miranda Morales; brothers, Rene & Daniel Morales; and sisters, Juliet Morales and Veronica Defour. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Benjamin Earl Savage
September 25, 2008
Benjamin Earl Savage was born on March 4, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Benjamin Earl Sr. and Hilda Bertha Kahl Savage. He passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the age of 89. A long time resident of El Paso, he was a World War II veteran, serving with the Navy Sea Bees in the South Pacific. He retired as...
Socorro S. Huerta
September 24, 2008
Socorro S. Huerta, 83. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Monday, September 29, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by sons, Carlos, Jesus Eduardo, Arturo, and Ruben Huerta; and daughters, Martha Carrillo, Lucia Huerta and Yolanda...
Celia T. Morales
September 23, 2008
Celia T. Morales, 43 , passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Visitation will be from 3-9 pm with a Prayer Service at 7 pm Friday, September 26, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service will be from 10 am Saturday, September 27, 2008 at El Sendero de la Cruz. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by Parents:...
Lindy C. Patterson
September 23, 2008
Lindy C. Patterson, 69. Services are private. Survived by daughters, Grenda Patterson, Mari Seymour, and Nedra Patterson and brother, Conrad Patterson. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Ree Foster Frye
September 23, 2008
On Joy and Sorrow Kahlil Gibran Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was...
Ree Foster Frye
September 23, 2008
After a remarkable and inspiring 89 years, Geneva Ree Templeman/Foster/Frye passed away on September 23, 2008. Courage and independence were the hallmarks of her long life. When at age 39 a tragic train accident took her husband Orland Foster, Geneva refused self-pity. Instead, she became the family’s bread-winner and raised four girls and two boys in a home marked by...
Evangelina Flores
September 23, 2008
Evangelina Flores, 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She was a longtime resident of El Paso, TX. She is survived by her sons: Esteban Flores, Adolfo Flores, Hector Flores, Matilde Flores, Lucas Jesus Flores, Librado Flores & Jose Luis Flores; daughters: Irma F. Diaz & Florinda Flores; brother: Ambrosio Andrade; sisters: Rosa Hernandez & Juanita Arras; 23 grandchildren,...
Martha Marusich
September 22, 2008
Martha Marusich. She born in Camargo, Mexico. Mrs. Marusich worked for the City of El Paso for over 30 years and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Survived by daughters, Susan Cross, Sandra Jo Marusich and Laura Ann Marusich; grandchildren, Lauren Alexis Martinez, Michael Christopher Martinez; great-grandchildren, Michael Jacob; sister, Martha Carrasco-Ware; and cousin, Licha Chaparro. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm,...
Luis Mauricio Dominguez
September 21, 2008
Luis M. Dominguez, 79, passed away and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Civil Service after 25 years as a firefighter at White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss. He...
William Allan Comeau
September 21, 2008
William Allan Comeau, 82, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 9:30 am, Friday, September 26, 2008 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by sons, John Comeau; daughters, Catherine Jean Allen and Cynthia Allyn Bostick; and brother, Donald Comeau. Services entrusted to Sunset...
Cecil Rose Bear
September 21, 2008
Cecil Rose Lipscomb Bear, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed on to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 21 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother; Rosamond Allen Lipscomb Black, and father; Cecil Goodrich Lipscomb. Cecil comes from a long line of Texas Heritage, which she was extremely proud of. Cecil attended Austin...