Obituaries

Richard H. Schweiss

Richard H. Schweiss

Nov 6, 2007

Schweiss, Richard H., 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 16, 1934 and was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a Switchman for the Railroad. He is survived by his loving wife, Edith Y. Schweiss, sons, John A. Schweiss, Herman W. Schweiss, and Richard H....

Dorothy Lee Gregory

Dorothy Lee Gregory

Nov 6, 2007

Dorothy (Lee) Gregory was born on March 10, 1921 in Orange, Texas to Leola Johnson. She passed away on November 6, 2007 at the age of 86. She was raised in Orange, Texas where she met and married her life-long partner, Rev. Henry A. Gregory in June, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas. Dorothy accompanied her husband, a member of the...

Margarita D. Acosta

Margarita D. Acosta

Nov 5, 2007

Margarita D. Acosta, 81, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2007. She was a long time resident of El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Acosta is preceded in death by husband Enrique Acosta whom she was married to for over 55 years. She is survived by her sons: Enrique E. Acosta Jr., Ruben Acosta & David Acosta; daughters: Yolanda Drisdale & Elvira...

Anna Jo Thompson

Anna Jo Thompson

Nov 5, 2007

Anna Jo Davis Thompson, 86, died at Monte Vista Retirement Community shortly after midnight on November 5, 2007. Born October 13, 1921 to Dr. and Mrs. Jay Davis, Anna Jo was a proud El Pasoan. She attended Gadsden Elementary school, Radford School for Girls, and graduated from Austin High School in 1939. She pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority in Maryland...

Guadalupe Femath

Guadalupe Femath

Nov 4, 2007

Guadalupe Femath, 77, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 pm until 9 pm Wednesday, November 7, 2007 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass at 11 am Thursday, November 8, 2007 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church . Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by son: Julian...

Josephine Prince

Josephine Prince

Nov 4, 2007

Josephine Prince born on April 10, 1939 lost her battle with cancer on November 4, 2007 while in the company of all of her family and friends in her home in El Paso, Tx. She is survived by her husband of 51 years William J. Prince who showed great dedication and unconditional love for his wife as he stood by...

Howard J. Coman

Howard J. Coman

Nov 3, 2007

Howard J. Coman, 85, passed away November 3, 2007 in El Paso. He was born in North Attleboro, MA, December 5, 1921, and raised in Brockton, MA where he graduated from high school in 1939. He had resided in El Paso the last 52 years. After serving over 20 years in the US Army, he retired as a Major having...

Charles R. "Chuck" Berry

Charles R. "Chuck" Berry

Nov 2, 2007

Charles Robert “Chuck” Berry, born December 10, 1928 in Edina, MO, passed away November 2, 2007. He is survived by his wife Connie Berry of Las Cruces, NM, daughter Daphne Berry of Las Cruces, NM, daughter Michelle Robbins and husband David of Rio Rancho, NM; three brothers, Francis Berry and wife Dottie of Anaheim, CA, J.C. Berry and wife Dorothy...

Marilene Jean Begay

Marilene Jean Begay

Nov 2, 2007

Master Sergeant Marilene Jean Begay was born on 23 March 1960 in Ganado, Navajo nation, in the State of Arizona. Her religion was Traditional Navajo and Catholic. She was from the Bigwater Clan, born for the Edgewater Clan. Her Paternal Grandfather was from the Townerhouse Clan and Paternal Grandmother was from the Redhouse Klan. She is survived by her mother...

Vera L. Smith

Vera L. Smith

Nov 2, 2007

Smith, Vera L., 79, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She was a cook and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survived by daughters, Verlene Dickson and Erma Jean Hines. 7 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren and 17 Great-Great Grandchildren. Visitation from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral...

Ignacia Martinez

Ignacia Martinez

Oct 31, 2007

Martinez, Ignacia, 73, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She was a longtime resident of El Paso. Survived by: husband, Juan M. Martinez. sons, Juan Jose Martinez and Daniel Silva Martinez; daughter, Gloria Martinez; 10 Grandchildren; brothers, Daniel Ordaz and Manuel Torres; sister, Lupe Ramirez and Lupe Nora. Visitation from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, on...

Jesus Herrera Avila

Jesus Herrera Avila

Oct 31, 2007

Jesus H. Avila, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 31, 2007. Mr. Avila is preceded in death by his parents Perfecto and Eloisa Avila. Survived by his wife of 50 years Martha Avila, his son Armando Avila and wife Esperanza, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, his sisters Rafaela an Ignacia Avila and 5 nephews. Jesus H. Avila was born in...

Mary Beatrice Davis

Mary Beatrice Davis

Oct 31, 2007

Davis, Mary B., 37, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. Survived by her husband, James Davis. Parents, Robert and Linda Shirer. Sister, Dominique Davis. Services are Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Olga P. Calzada

Olga P. Calzada

Oct 31, 2007

Olga P. Calzada, 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. Visitation will be from 4:30 pm until 9 pm Sunday, November 4, 2007 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2007 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by...

Ernesto P. Garcia

Ernesto P. Garcia

Oct 31, 2007

Ernesto P. Garcia, 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. He was a long time resident of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by his wife: Catalina Garcia. He is survived by sons: Arturo Garcia, Antonio Garcia & Jose Jesus Garcia; daughters: Antonia Blanco, Celia Rodriguez, Elisa Torres, Angie Holguin, Elena Labrado & Hilda Renteria; brother:...

Mary Elizabeth Ubinger

Mary Elizabeth Ubinger

Oct 31, 2007

Ubinger, Mary Elizabeth, 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She was a longtime resident of El Paso. Survived by: son, Russell Ubinger, 2 Grandchildren, and sisters: Ruth Irwin, Beck Storey, and Dorothy Eldrige. Services and Interment are Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Francisco Avila

Francisco Avila

Oct 30, 2007

Francisco Avila Jr., 82 passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2007. Survivors include, wife; Maria Avila, sons; Francisco L. III, Arturo, Jesus, and George Avila, daughters; Ruth Oliver and Marylou Sheldon, brother; Manuel Avila, sisters; Mary Gallegos, Rosa Pedroza, Catalina Herrera, Lupe Davila and Margie Marquez, 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-9pm Sunday, November 4, 2007...

Clinton D.B. Smith

Clinton D.B. Smith

Oct 30, 2007

Clint D.B. Smith, 94, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, October 30, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife Lee, step-son Robert Clarkson and his wife Margaret of Garland, TX, step-daughter Renee Clarkson, and step-sons Johnn Leoni and Mario Leoni, of El Paso, TX, nephews Leonard C.G. (Jeff) Smith of Naples, FL, Warren E. Smith of Sherwood, OR,...

Dominic John Albanese

Dominic John Albanese

Oct 29, 2007

Dominic John Albanese, 89, passed away on Monday, October 29. 2007. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, 31 of October 2007, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SUNSET FUNERAL HOME - EAST

David Harry Corby

David Harry Corby

Oct 29, 2007

David H. Corby, 63, passed away Monday, October 29, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ruth Corby. Survived by his wife Chong Suk Corby, son Jason Brown and his wife Jennifer, son Jack Brown, sister Charlotte Ray and her husband Wayne of Fort Worth, TX, sister Nancy Heath and her husband...

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