Obituaries
Antonia Peña
August 10, 2008
Antonia Peña, 85, a life long resident of El Paso,Texas passed away on Sunday, August 10. 2008. She is survived by her sister, Victoria Lerma and family; her two brothers; Rogelio Peña and family, Jose R. Peña and family and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, August 14, 2008 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. with a vigil...
Mariano P. Alatorre
August 10, 2008
Mariano P. Alatorre born May 4, 1926 to Pura Padilla and Mariano Alatorre was a Mexican citizen until his naturalization via his service in the American Air Force during WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Mariano would work for the United States Postal Office and then venture into self-employment exploring many different avenues such as the brick, vending machine, and pay...
Angel Blancas
August 9, 2008
Angel “Sonny” Blancas, Jr. passed away August 9, 2008, in Whitter, CA with his loving wife Petra at his bedside. Sonny will truly be missed but remembered as a Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend whose loving smile and wit always kept us smiling. Sonny had been a 17 year SGT. Security Guard for Barton Security in Whittier, CA. He...
Julia Suárez
August 9, 2008
Julia Corcino Suárez joined her beloved husband of 58 years, Candido, and their daughter, Maria, in our Lord’s embrace on August 9, 2008, in El Paso, TX. She was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico on October 24, 1924. She was a proud employee of the Popular, retiring after over 20 years of service. She will always be lovingly remembered for...
Rene Peña
August 8, 2008
Rene Peña, 32, passed away on August 8, 2008. Rene is survived by his parents Leonardo and Rosa Peña; children, Marcos and Natalie Peña; brother, Joel Hernandez; sister, Yvette and Rick Peña, Visitation will be held Monday, August 11, 2008 from 5-8 with a Vigil at 7pm, at Sunset Funeral West. Funeral Mass will be held 10am, Tuesday, August 12,...
Eleanor F. McCormick
August 7, 2008
We celebrate the life of Eleanor McCormick, who came to us on July 20, 1916. The many years we shared together were filled with joy, hard times and great satisfaction. Eleanor was called home on August 7, 2008. She left with the grace and dignity she lived with her whole life, and was at peace with herself and everyone she...
Marcia Jo Wills
August 5, 2008
Marcia Jo Wills, 74. Services are Private. Survived by husband, Roger E. Wills; daughter, Teri Baum; mother, Charline Wallace; brother, Jack R. Jefferson; sisters, Janet Frinter, and Denise Williamson. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Jose De La Rosa
August 5, 2008
Long time El Paso resident Jose De La Rosa passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008. He was born in Smeltertown, TX on January 9, 1936. He was a veteran of U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War. His son; Jose Antonio and, daughter Aida preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of over 53...
Rex D. Ross
August 5, 2008
Rex D. Ross, 60, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Survived by his wife: Mary S. Ross, daughters: Rebecca Woolsey, Meghan Ross Medina, and Emilee Ross, brother; Stephen Ross, and sisters; Maridel Wilson, Shirley Vandermeer, Shannon Brown, Patty Heinle, Sandy Bailey and 3 grandchildren. Memorial Service will be at 11 am, Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-East.
Stella Irene Bedjohn
August 4, 2008
Stella Irene Bedjohn, 44. Visitation 6:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Funeral Service at 7:00 pm. Graveside Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, August 8, 2008 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by son: Vincent Bedjohn; daughter: Devon Duncan; parents: Boris Bedjohn and Chong Depew; brother, Michael Bedjohn; sister, Shamiran Bedjohn. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral...
Marian Long
August 4, 2008
Marian Keiko Long, age 67, passed away on August 4, 2008, after a valiant fight with multiple myeloma. She was born in Oceanside, CA on December 1, 1940. Marian was a graduate of San Benito High School, San Benito, TX and Baylor University, Waco, TX, with a degree in Elementary Education; and later, graduate studies in Special Education. She taught...
SGT.Jamie Gonzalez
August 3, 2008
Sgt. Jaime Gonzalez, Jr., 40, born in El Paso, Texas was killed in action in Kabul, Afghanistan. He served in both the U.S. Navy and U. S. Army. He is survived by his parents: Jaime Gonzalez Sr. and Maria M. Gonzalez; wife: Erica Gonzalez; son: Jaime Ricardo Gonzalez III; daughter: Samantha Elizabeth Gonzalez; stepsons: Jacob and Christopher Villarreal, and Robert...
Bertha Rivas
August 3, 2008
Bertha Hijar Rivas, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008 in a local hospital. Longtime resident of El Paso. She was born in Ascencion, Chihuahua, Mexico on November 16, 1926. She was employed at the El Paso Independent School District for over 20 years. Survived by her children, Leticia Word, Eduardo Rivas and Alfredo Rivas. Son-in-law, Arthur Word and...
Ramon Chavez
August 3, 2008
Ramon Chavez Sr., born 9/17/42, outside the vicinity of Chihuahua, Mexico, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the age of 65. Ramon was a resident of El Paso since 1965. He was well known for running Playmor Billiards on Montana for more than 20 years. He went on to work for the Child Crisis Center Discovery Shop where he...
Alicia Aguirre
August 3, 2008
Alicia Aguirre, 78. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Friday, August 8, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by daughters: Alicia Gonzalez and Mary Alvarez; brothers: Guillermo, Rogelio, Jose, and Jesus Aguirre; sisters, Estela and Maria Trinidad Aguirre....
Patricia Hernandez
August 3, 2008
Patricia Hernandez, 50, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008. She was a longtime resident of El Paso, TX. Mrs. Hernandez is preceded in death by her father: Juan Ignacio Ochoa. She is survived by her mother: Sabina Ochoa; daughter: Yvette Rodriguez; brothers: Juan F. Ochoa & Arturo Ochoa; sister: Alicia Carrasco; grandchildren: Ricky Rodriguez & Alexis Rodriguez. We thank...
Felipa Hernandez
August 2, 2008
Felipa Hernandez, beloved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, passed to be with the Lord on August 2, 2008. Felipa was born in Mexico on February 5, 1942. She proudly became a U.S. citizen and made El Paso her home and later moved to La Union, New Mexico. She was a proud housewife who enjoyed cooking for her family. She was a...
Reyes Jaramillo Hernandez
August 1, 2008
Reyes Jaramillo Hernandez, 66, Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Friday, August 8, 2008 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by mother, Ofelia Hernandez; sister, Yolanda H. Castaneda; brothers, Javier, Richard, Rudy, Gilbert and Robert Hernandez. Services entrusted to Sunset...
Rachel R. Cobos
August 1, 2008
Rachel R. Cobos, 51 of El Paso passed away on Friday, August 1, 2008. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was an Administrative Assistant with Labels Plus. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ofelia G. Ramirez. Survived by her loving husband, Pedro Cobos, Jr.; son, Julian Cobos; daughter, Jessica Ann Vega; son-in-law, Mario Vega; Granddaughters,...
James Jauncey
July 31, 2008
James Jauncey, 91, Services will be held at a later date at Coronado Christian Church. He is survived by his wife: Dorothy Jauncey; sons: James, John, Peter, and Philip Jauncey; daughters: Collen Spender and Maureen Richards; brothers: Henry, Gilbert, Robert and Richard; sisters: Gladys, Lily, Ruby, Joan, Evelyn and June. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
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