Obituaries

Kamal Abdullah Mahmood

Kamal Abdullah Mahmood

October 1, 2023

Kamal Abdullah Mahmood peacefully passed away on October 01, 2023. Kamal was born in Mosul, Iraq on June 14, 1943. He originally moved to El Paso to study Electrical Engineering at Texas Western College, now UTEP. While working at G.U.S. Manufacturing, he designed seismic exploration equipment for which he received several patents. He also assisted NASA in space exploration projects....

Andres "Andy"  Perez

Andres "Andy" Perez

September 30, 2023

Andres "Andy" Perez, 41, passed away September 30, 2023.

Andy was born in El Paso, TX on March 24, 1982. He graduated from Clint High School and later attended DeVry University in Phoenix, AZ. He married his high school sweetheart Rocio in 2003. Andy last worked at Marathon Petroleum Corporation for at least 10 years. Andy loved the outdoors, playing...

Eulalio Salas

Eulalio Salas

September 30, 2023

 

Eulalio Salas, 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother and will be greatly missed. Eulalio is preceded in death by his loving parents; Pedro and Bertha Salas; and siblings; Guillermo Salas, Socorro Salas, and Gregorio Salas.  He is survived by his loving...

Esperanza Perez

Esperanza Perez

September 30, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Esperanza Perez   Esperanza Perez, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, September 30 2023. She was 85 years old.   Esperanza was born on February 16, 1938 and was raised in Ysleta, where she attended Ysleta High School and graduated in 1958. During her high school years, she distinguished herself as an all-star athlete,...

Curtis Jay Capps

Curtis Jay Capps

September 29, 2023

Curtis Jay Capps, 21  Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a Rosary at 6:00pm on October 10, 2023 at sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive.  Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 4805 Bryon Street.  Committal Service to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, 4848 Alps Street....

Renee Aguilar

Renee Aguilar

September 29, 2023

Renee Aguilar, 72, entered into eternal rest on September 29, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Huante; brothers, Ruben Aguilar and Eduardo Castillo; sister, Nancy Mendoza. Renee is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Aguilar; sons, Rene Jr and Cesar Aguilar; daughters, Olivia Aguilar and Jacqueline Cernas. His brother, Joseline Aguilar. He...

Diego Martinez

Diego Martinez

September 29, 2023

 

Diego Ivan Benjamin Martinez died on September 29, 2023, as a result of a motor vehicle collision. He was 19 years old and a sophomore engineering student at UTEP.

Diego’s family adopted the practice of calling him “D,” in part because in the 2000’s if you shouted “Diego” at a large group of kids, 19 of them would answer....

Estella C. Muela

Estella C. Muela

September 29, 2023

Estella C. Muela, 91, Vistiation 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Chapel Service will be held at 9:30 AM, Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East.  Interment will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Salvador A. Montoya

Salvador A. Montoya

September 28, 2023

Salvador Montoya went to his heavenly home to be with his beloved wife Ramona Esther Montoya on Thursday September 28th, 2023. He died at home surrounded by family members. Salvador (Chito, Chavita) is predeceased by his parents Jesus G. and Guadalupe A. Montoya, his son Samuel A. Montoya, step-son Antonio Hernandez, and grandson Eric Jevon Montoya, his brothers Alfredo, Arturo,...

Blanca Estela Paredes

Blanca Estela Paredes

September 28, 2023

Blanca Estela Paredes, 63, Visitation 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 05, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 12:00 PM, Friday, October 06, 2023 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 408 Park.

Dr. Peter Anthony Garcia, Ph.D.

Dr. Peter Anthony Garcia, Ph.D.

September 28, 2023

Dr. Peter Anthony Garcia, Ph.D., age 92, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 28, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Peter is preceded in death by his loving parents; Pedro Garcia and Otilia Roybal and his siblings; Leopoldo Garcia, William “Bill” Garcia and Delia Esparza....

Manuel Cruz Martinez

Manuel Cruz Martinez

September 27, 2023

Manuel Cruz Martinez, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home in El Paso, Texas on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the age of 82 after a short battle with cancer.  Born in Fabens, Texas and the youngest of 6 children, Manuel is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel C., Sr. and Juanita of Marfa, Texas, brothers Robert Lee, Sr.,...

Miguel Gomez

Miguel Gomez

September 27, 2023

Miguel Gomez, 61, entered into eternal rest on September 27, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Angel Gomez and Nicolasa Garcia. Miguel is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Sierra Gomez; sons, Miguel Gomez Jr., Jose Angel Gomez, Jessie Gomez and daughter, Irma Nicole Gomez. Brothers, Thomas Gomez and Jose Angel Gomez...

Juanita R. Hernandez

Juanita R. Hernandez

September 27, 2023

 

Juanita R. Hernandez, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and will be greatly missed. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents; Jose Aurelio Rivera and Dolores Valenzuela, her husband; Manuel S. Hernandez, her siblings; Elisa Dominguez, Maria Luisa Rivera de Aguilar,...

Gerardo Lopez "Jerry"

Gerardo Lopez "Jerry"

September 26, 2023

 

Gerardo Lopez, 53, entered into eternal rest on September 26, 2023 in Colorado Springs, CO. Gerardo is preceded in death by his loving mother, Esperanza Gandarilla Lopez. He is survived by his loving wife, Graciela Mendoza Lopez; sons, Arturo Mendoza, and Juan Perez; daughters, Julie Anne Lopez, and Marissabel Lopez; father, Salvador Lopez; brother; Ricardo Lopez, sister, Melissa Lopez;...

Carmen H. Gallardo

Carmen H. Gallardo

September 26, 2023

Carmen H. Gallardo born November 3, 1926 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family September 26, 2023.

She is survived by her daughters Irma Valladolid and Virginia Flores, grandchildren; Stevie, Irene, Mike and Eddie; great grandchildren; Anthony, Alex, Zachary, and Milah.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October...

Rodney Steven Rodriguez

Rodney Steven Rodriguez

September 26, 2023

Rodney Steven Rodriguez, 59, All Services are private.

Mary S. Dye

Mary S. Dye

September 26, 2023

Mary S. Dye, 89, was called to the Lord on September 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mom, Julia C Moore, her son Julian Dye and grandson Julian B Granados. She is survived by her children Robert W Dye, Mary Alice Torres and Bonnie Ortegon, 5 grandchildren ,9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.  Mary will be missed...

Andres Najera Jr.

Andres Najera Jr.

September 25, 2023

Andres Najera Jr, 21, Passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023

Andres was born in El Paso, Texas on January 14, 2002.  He graduated from Americas High School and then left to serve his country proudly in The United States Air Force.

Andres loved the New York Jets and gaming.  He enjoyed his time in Japan for 2 years and...

Delores Kay Havel

Delores Kay Havel

September 25, 2023

Delores Kay Shaw was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on January 10, 1937. Daughter of Paul and Pauline Shaw, De grew up with her brothers, Troy and Snick, (Richard) and her sister Giggles, (Gloria) in Planeview, Kansas. After graduating from Planeview High School, she joined the army and eventually served at NORAD as a teletype operator. De learned many interesting trades and skills...