Obituaries
James "Jim" Jacoby
September 5, 2008
James “Jim” Jacoby passed away Friday, September 5th, after a battle with cancer. Born in Portland, Oregon, Jim was a long-time resident of El Paso and served in the army for 22 years. His love of golf led to membership in the Professional Golfers Association and employment at local golf courses. In addition, Jim was highly respected in the golf...
Robert E. Shipp
September 5, 2008
Robert E. Shipp was born in Manteno, Illinois on October 4, 1920 and passed away on September 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlotte Shipp and sister, Aileen. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Shipp, step-daughters, Adrienne Bauchert, Marilyne Kelly, and Darlene Roberts, step-sons, Robert Dawson and Victor Padilla, ten grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren...
Pedro Miranda Cabral
September 4, 2008
Pedro M. Cabral, 67. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, September 5, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment is private. Survived by wife, Nicolasa Cabral; sons, Peter, Carlos, Jorge, and Rafael Cabral; daughters, Camila Cabral, Sara Vicenta Cabral, Xochiquetzal Cabral, Leticia Cabral, and Ruby...
Daniel "Danny" Herrera
September 4, 2008
Surrounded by his family and friends, Daniel “Danny” Herrera, 37, was called to heaven on Thursday, September 4, 2008. Daniel is preceded in death by his grandfather Marcelo Herrera and his great grandmother Hortencia Gonzales. Danny is survived his parents, Reynaldo and Teresa Herrera; his siblings, Alejandro R. Herrera, Claudia I. Valenzuela and her husband, Eladio, Efren Herrera and his...
John T. Lechuga
September 3, 2008
JOHN T. LECHUGA, beloved son, brother, nephew, and uncle. He passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2008, with his immediate family at his bedside. John was born on November 24, 1946, in El Paso. He entered the Army during the VietNam War era and was proud to serve his country as a black beret, a member of the...
Maria Elena Pino
September 3, 2008
Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Maria Elena Pino who was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. She died in her daughter’s home, embraced by loving arms. Maria Pino, 66 years young, was a remarkable and loving gift from God. She was a dedicated beautician for over 30 years and recently,...
Ernesto Ruvalcaba
September 3, 2008
Ernesto Ruvalcaba, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7 pm Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 11 am Monday, September 8, 2008 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by Sons: Ernesto Jr., Javier, Sammy...
Ramon Villanueva
September 2, 2008
Ramon P. Villanueva, 82, Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm, Thursday, September 4, 2008 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, September 5, 2008 at San Francisco de Assisi Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. He is survived...
Priska C. McNutt
September 2, 2008
Priska C. McNutt was born in Germany on March 5, 1929 and went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband Joseph L. McNutt; four sons, Claude, Dale, David, and Joseph McNutt; daughter, Bonita Hanson; and several grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Visitation will be from 4:00...
Ruben Ramirez,
August 31, 2008
Ruben Ramirez, Jr., 63. Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment: Private. Survived by daughters: Marisol Mullen and Yvette Ramirez. Sisters: Carolina Baca, Josefina Duran, and Mariana Camacho. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-West.
Richard Salas
August 31, 2008
Richard Salas, born on September 5, 1939 peacefully went to the Lord on August 31, 2008, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Hortensia Moreno Salas, and his three children, Richard M. Salas (Hilda), Blanca Salas Monarrez (Raul), and Steve M. Salas and brothers, Arthur Salas and David Salas. He also was...
Claudie L. Arrington
August 31, 2008
Ret Msgt Claudie “Lee” Arrington, 78, passed away on August 31, 2008. Lee was born August 29, 1930 in Matthews, Georgia. He retired from the US Army after serving 28 years in Austria, Germany, Korea, and many stateside bases including Key West and Ft. Bliss, where he worked with the Hawk Missile System. Upon his retirement, his love of children...
George Leslie McAdams
August 30, 2008
George L. McAdams, 86, died on Saturday, August 30, surrounded by family and friends. He enjoyed life to the fullest and willingly shared his spirit of optimism with all. George was a person of integrity and was loved by many friends. He valued family above all else. George was born on August 23, 1922 in Teague, Texas, to Jesse and...
Gisele Bowden Koenig
August 29, 2008
Gisele is rejoicing in Heaven with her loved ones. Her first husband Richard Bowden began his Heavenly journey in 1969 while her second husband August Koenig left peacefully in 2004. They did it their way . . . and she helped. Gisele has three beautiful children. Gordon Bowden and his wife Charolaise, Rita Koski with her husband Walter and Malie...
Maria De Los Angeles Ramirez
August 27, 2008
Maria De Los Angeles Ramirez, 94, passed away on August 27, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Armando Ramirez; son, Fernando Ramirez; daughters, Alicia Olivares, Maria Luisa Hernandez, Minerva Brambila, Julieta Ramirez, Romelia R. Serna, Martha Ramirez and Anthelma R. Davis. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Visitation will be...
Alfredo Ortega
August 26, 2008
MSgt Alfredo Ortega, USAF (Ret), 71, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family August 26, 2008. Fred was born to the late Juan F. and Mercedes Ortega on November 10, 1936 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his son Juan F. Ortega and his siblings, Juan M., Josephine, Nabor, Porfirio, and Pasqual. Left...
Jamee M Davis
August 26, 2008
Jamee Marie Davis, 47, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2008. Jamee was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on February 27, 1961 and moved to El Paso in August of 1972. She is survived by her father, James M. (Jim) Davis, brother Arnold L. Davis, sister in law Sally Davis, three nieces, Ashleigh, Brianna and Caylee Davis and a great...
Magdaleno Ponce
August 26, 2008
Magdaleno Ponce, 78, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Survived by Wife; Dominga Ponce, son: Jose Luis Ponce, daughters; Marta Leticia Ponce-Owen, Maria Guadalupe Naugle and Ana Isabel Parks, brother; Ancelmo Ponce, sister; Maria Teresa Sanchez. Visitation 4-9 pm Friday August 29, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Vigil at 7 pm Friday, August 29, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral...
Donald D. Swope
August 26, 2008
Donald “Don” Swope, 81, born on July 5, 1927 in Oakland, California went home to join the Lord on August 26, 2008. He retired from the Army and Civil Service. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Swope and sister, Marjorie Parry. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm,...
Eric Daniel Castruita
August 26, 2008
Eric Daniel Castruita, 21, Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Friday, August 29, 2008 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 400 Rosemont. Interment: Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survived by parents, Jose Eduardo Castruita, Lilia I. Crisanto and Jose Luis Crisanto; sisters, Lizette and Leslie Castruita. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Please visit our online register book...