Obituaries

Mary Domitila Alanis

Mary Domitila Alanis

Oct 16, 2007

Mary Domitila Alanis, 42 passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. Mary was born on May 3, 1965 in Houston, Texas to Roy Alanis and Carol M. Antongiovanni Alanis. Ms. Alanis was a Mathematics Professor at El Paso Community College. She is survived by her loving parents, Roy and Carol Alanis; Maternal Grandmother, Marie Antongiovanni; Brother, Roy...

Consuelo S. Cordova

Consuelo S. Cordova

Oct 16, 2007

Consuelo S. Cordova, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Mrs. Cordova will be dearly missed by all her family. She is survived by her sons: Chris Cordova Jr. and Gilbert Cordova, daughters; Rebecca Senclair, Yolanda Franco and Sylvia Ervin. Sister; Alicia Avitia and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2007 with a...

Carolyn Joyce Rife

Carolyn Joyce Rife

Oct 16, 2007

Carolyn Rife, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; born to Marion and Ralph Riffle in Morgantown, WV. She was a military wife and civil servant, retired at 22 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents and only sister, Jean Selenski. She is survived by her husband, 1SG (ret) J.D. Rife; five daughters, Tracey Rife, Jennifer...

Jose "Joey" Salas

Jose "Joey" Salas

Oct 15, 2007

Lance CPL Jose Salas III, born November 29, 1986, passed away October 15, 2007. He proudly served his country as member of the United States Marine Corps and was handpicked to serve as part of the Historic Marine Barrack, 8th & I, Ceremonial Detail known worldwide as the “Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon” stationed in Washington, D.C. At age 9,...

Antonio De Santos,

Antonio De Santos,

Oct 15, 2007

Antonio De Santos Jr. beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Monday, October 15. 2007 in Hurst, Texas after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born May 5, 1943 in Smeltertown, TX. Survivors include his beloved wife; Guadalupe, sons; Antonio III and Daniel, daughter; Victoria and grandchildren; Jeremy, Christopher, Chloe, Alexandria, Melissa, Amalie and soon to arrive...

Herminia Gonzalez

Herminia Gonzalez

Oct 15, 2007

Herminia Gonzalez, 74, Visitation: 11-12 p.m., with a vigil at 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Scripture Service: 12:30 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by: sons, Victor and Alfonso Gonzales; daughters, Marta Jacobo, Laura Encina, and Neri Gonzales; brothers, David and Santiago Garcia; sisters, Consuelo Holguin and...

lucille Hilma Hodges

lucille Hilma Hodges

Oct 15, 2007

Lucille Hodges , 98, Interment: Iowa. Survived by daughter-in-law, Mari Jo Hodges. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Edna Mae Young

Edna Mae Young

Oct 15, 2007

Edna Mae Young passed away Monday, October 15, 2007 after a long illness. Edna was born on August 29, 1928 to Vernie A. and Ana Marie Stembridge in EI Paso Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Robert and daughters Marcy Lorraine and Deborah Jean. She is...

Betty Louise Underwood

Betty Louise Underwood

Oct 14, 2007

Betty Louise Underwood, 79, passed away in El Paso, Texas after a short illness. She was born in Fairview, Oklahoma and moved to El Paso in 1940. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Sid Underwood; her two sons: Dennis Underwood and wife, Emily and Gary Underwood and wife, Anne; her brother, Dwight Culver and wife, Carol; and...

Ethan Clark Slade

Ethan Clark Slade

Oct 14, 2007

Ethan Clark Slade, our precious little boy was born on August 16, 2006. Ethan filled our home and hearts with light and happiness and brought joy to his mother, father and two big sisters. He made friends and won hearts wherever he went. Ethan was intelligent, inquisitive and loved to explore everything. Ethan loved animals and books. He could figure...

Aurora O. Lopez

Aurora O. Lopez

Oct 14, 2007

Aurora O. Lopez, 82, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with a vigil at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2007 at La Purisima Catholic Church. Interment: Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery (Fabens). Survived by: daughters, Hermelinda Lopez, Lorenza Rueda, Beatriz Aldavaz and Guadalupe Ramirez; brothers, Alejandro and Carmen Orozco; sisters, Maria...

Sydney Dictor

Sydney Dictor

Oct 13, 2007

Sydney (Syd) Dictor, 83, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at his home in El Paso. Syd was born in Philadelphia and moved to El Paso in 1968. Syd was administrator of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service prior to retiring in 1990. His interests included running, folk dancing, singing; he played...

Doris Walker

Doris Walker

Oct 13, 2007

Our beloved mother, Doris Dixon-Walker, was born November 24, 1939 in Waco , TX to parents, Robert Dixon Sr. and Savannah Allen Dixon. Doris was the youngest of three siblings. Professing a fervent belief in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age she was baptized by the late Reverend G.B. Prince, who was pastor of Mt. Olive...

Carol Irvin Holderman

Carol Irvin Holderman

Oct 12, 2007

Carol Irvin Holderman was our mother. She was born March 25th, 1941 in Pittsburg, Texas. She died on Friday, October 12th, 2007, at home. Mom’s early childhood was spent in Tyler, Texas and centered around her church, school and family. In first grade, she had the honor of performing as “bride” on a wedding cake float in the Tyler Rose...

Frank Murphy

Frank Murphy

Oct 12, 2007

Frank B. Murphy, 76, of El Paso, Texas passed away on Friday, October 12,2007, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Homestead, Florida, on September 8, 1931. Much of his early years were spent in Rome, Georgia where he graduated from Mt. Berry School. Later he relocated to El Paso where he served as an officer with the El...

Jill Ann Smith

Jill Ann Smith

Oct 11, 2007

Jill Ann Hooker Smith, 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed from this life early Thursday morning, Oct. 11, 2007. Born August 4, 1930, in Wichita Falls, TX, she moved to El Paso at age twelve, was a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso (BA) with an earned Masters Degree in Child Guidance, and taught first...

Abraham J. Hernandez

Abraham J. Hernandez

Oct 11, 2007

Abraham Hernandez,79, Graveside Service and Interment: 9:00a.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by son, Michael; daughter, Katherine; brothers, Sergio and Luis; and sister, Ella. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Robert D. Whitley

Robert D. Whitley

Oct 11, 2007

Whitley , Robert D. 96 years. He was born September 11, 1911 in Solomon, Kansas, and passed away October 11, 2007. He was a resident of White Acres Assisted Living facility. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 24 years, retiring in 1965 as a...

Lucille Mercedes Miller

Lucille Mercedes Miller

Oct 10, 2007

Lucille Mercedes Miller, 77, long time resident of El Paso, Texas and loving mother to seven wonderful children: sons, Robert, Lloyd, Mario and Daughters: Linda, Rosalie, Maria, and Lori June; grandmother and great grandmother, passed away October 10, 2007. She was born July 28, 1930 to Carlos Trujillo and Isabel Padilla Trujillo in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico. She was the...

Leslie L. Jolly

Leslie L. Jolly

Oct 10, 2007

Leslie L. Jolly, 93, went to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. He was born in Davis, Oklahoma on February 7, 1914. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired after 24 Years as a Master Sergeant E-7. He was a resident in the El Paso area since 1954. He is survived by his wife of...

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