Obituaries
Ruben Anthony Soliz
August 24, 2008
On Sunday, August 24th our loving son Ruben Anthony Soliz went to rest along side of God’s right hand. Ruben was born on December 17, 1989 in El Paso, Texas. He was a 2008 graduate of Chapin High School, where as an offensive tackle for the football team he achieved All-District honorable mention as a junior and All District First...
Emilie Blanchard
August 23, 2008
Emilie “Mina” Blanchard (May 28, 1940 – August 23, 2008) Emilie Blanchard went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008. She lived a full life of courage. She was born in Czechoslovakia, immigrated to Germany as a young child after her family home was taken away from the family at the end of World War II. She...
Marta Patricia Zalace
August 22, 2008
Zalace Our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, Marta Patricia Zalace, went before us to glorify God in the heavenly choirs on August 22, 2008. She was a loving aunt and mentor to all her nieces and nephews and a source of inspiration to her many students, colleagues, and friends. We will sorely miss her tales and adventures of her...
Patrick D. Trottier
August 22, 2008
Patrick D. Trottier, 73, Services are private. Survived by wife, Karin Trottier; sons, Marty and Richie Trottier; daughter, Terre Trottier; and brothers, Wayne and David Lee Trottier. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Raymond A. Rackley
August 22, 2008
Raymond A. Rackley was born on April 25, 1919 in Hugo, Oklahoma, and passed away August 22, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. He retired from Standard Oil Refinery and Served in U.S. Army 5th Calvary from 1941-1945 in Lazon, New Guinea, Bismarck, Archipelago and the Southern Philippines. Raymond is preceded in death by Parents James & Veronah Rackley, brothers; Aaron...
Raymond A. Rackley
August 22, 2008
Raymond A. Rackley was born on April 25, 1919 in Hugo, Oklahoma, and passed away August 22, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. He retired from Standard Oil Refinery and Served in U.S. Army 5th Calvary from 1941-1945 in Lazon, New Guinea, Bismarck, Archipelago and the Southern Philippines. Raymond is preceded in death by Parents James & Veronah Rackley, brothers; Aaron...
Jesus Hernandez
August 21, 2008
Jesus “ Chiruca” Hernandez went to rest with Jesus Christ on August 21, 2008, a WWII Veteran. He was born on February 11, 1917. He is preceded in glorious death by daughter, Martha Garcia and grandson Luis Favela, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosario G. Hernandez, son; Tomas (Maria) Hernandez, daughters; Ernestina (Jose) Zubia, Yolanda...
Manuel Jimenez
August 21, 2008
Our beloved Husband, Pop, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa and TaTa, Manuel Jimenez, born August 24, 1920 was called home on August 17, 2008 surrounded by his cherished family. He was blessed to have shared his life with his loving wife of 67 years, Imelda. He was further blessed with five wonderful children; Imelda Reyes (Precilliano), Manuel Jimenez Jr. (Susie), Armando Jimenez (Julie),...
Michael R. Kirby
August 21, 2008
Michael R. Kirby, 58, passed away suddenly and peacefully early August 21, 2008, at his home in Horizon City, Texas. Mike was born to Clarence and Louise Kirby in Clovis, NM, on September 8, 1949, and was the youngest of 10 children. Mike is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 33 years, Barbara Ann, and his siblings, Lester,...
Alfonso Leonardo Collazo
August 20, 2008
Family and Friends, God blessed us with Alfonso for 16 years. Alfonso you shared your love, joy and happiness with us as well as your pain and suffering. But on May 2008, God heard your prayer and felt your tears falling from your face to his hands and you opened the door to your life and you became sealed to...
Jerome Lee Baes
August 19, 2008
Jerome Lee Baes was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 16, 1916 and went to be with his Lord on August 19, 2008. After a military career which included assignments in Panama, the Far East and Europe, he retired after 21 years reaching the rank of Major. His second career was with Region 19. He is survived by his wife...
Carla Jean Harrison
August 16, 2008
Carla Jean Harrison, 61, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008.She is survived by her sons; Robert Parker, Daniel Parker, Paul David Marvin Harrison, brother; Daniel Cochran, 5 grandchildren. Services are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home
Carl Edward Taylor
August 16, 2008
Carl Edward Taylor (Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army-Retired) was born on September 15, 1938 in Union, W Va. He passed away on August 16, 2008 in El Paso, TX. He enjoyed a 24 year army career in which he earned the Bronze Star during the Vietnam conflict. He was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Anna Taylor, brother, Jimmy...
John H Hixon
August 16, 2008
John H. Hixon, born on June 7, 1932 in LaGrange, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. Survived by his loving wife, Maxine Hunt Hixon. Son: Gregory J. Hixon and wife Dian. Grandchildren: Joshua Hixon, Paris Hixon, and Milan Hixon. Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00 pm and Funeral Service at...
SGT Kent Eric McCloskey
August 14, 2008
Sergeant Kent Eric McCloskey, 27, born March 1, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington departed this world on August 14, 2008. He graduated from New Palestine High School, Indiana in 1999. Joined the U.S. Army in 2001 and was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. He served two tours in Iraq supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. McCloskey is survived by his wife Ashley,...
Gloria A. Bunyan
August 14, 2008
Gloria A. Bunyan, 61, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully after years of battling Parkinson’s at her home on August 14, 2008. Her deep love, beauty, strength, kindness, compassion and sincerity of spirit served as a lasting inspiration to all she touched through out her life. She took pleasure in the company and warmth of family and...
John Bielawski,
August 13, 2008
John Bielawski Jr., age 39, devoted Son, Brother, and Uncle died on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, following a long illness. John was preceded by his mother, Johanna’s passing earlier this spring. He is survived by his father, John; his sister, Maria and her husband, Stacy Meador and niece and nephew, Alexandra and Sean Arthur Meador; two aunts, Thea Ganslmeier of...
Roy B. Beaumont
August 13, 2008
Roy B. Beaumont, born August 4, 1929, went home to be with the Lord on August 13th, 2008. Roy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired from the US Army after serving 22 years. He is survived by his daughter, Kaye Lynn Ormsby. Son-in-law, Gregory Ormsby. Grandchildren: Christopher Ormsby, Angela Ford, Shanette Beaumont, and Sherie Beaumont. Five Great-Grandchildren:...
Dorothy Betts
August 11, 2008
DOROTHY BETTS (1918-2008) lived a full life. Departed Minnesota 1946 to travel the world as an Army wife. Retired from El Paso National Bank after a 25-year career. Wonderful wife, mother and a great friend. Predeceased by husband, Major Verdon Betts. Survived by daughter Mary; brother and sister-in-law: Marlowe and Darlene Bacon; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Pearl and Al Bjork; nephew...
Manuel Gonzalez
August 11, 2008
Manny Gonzalez born September 30, 1982 passed away suddenly on August 11, 2008. Graduate of Canutillo High School, class of 2001. Preceded in death by grandmother, Esther Delgadillo, great aunt, Carmen Delgadillo. He is survived by his parents, Fernando and Josie Gonzalez, sister, Veronica and grandmother, Refugio Gonzalez. Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm, Friday, August 15, 2008 at...