Obituaries

Joe G. Roberson

Joe G. Roberson

Aug 18, 2007

Roberson, Joe G., 75, Visitation: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Service: 9:30 am, Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Yong Cha Roberson; son, Jonathan Roberson; brothers: R.J. and Bill; Sisters: Grace, Arnes and Ginger. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Richard Portillo

Richard Portillo

Aug 17, 2007

Richard Portillo, 59, passed away August 17th, 2007 in El Paso. A lifelong resident of El Paso, he went to Jefferson High School and then made his living as an electrician. He is preceded in death by his parents Salvador and Marcelina and his siblings Salvador, Linda and Ruben. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Elva,...

Jesus Jose Porras

Jesus Jose Porras

Aug 17, 2007

Jesus Jose Porras, 76, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 20, 2007 at San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Antonia Porras; sons, Efrain and Lazero F. Porras; daughters, Virginia Porras-Munoz and Josefina Bustillos; brothers, Ramon, Trinidad, Heriberto,...

Enrique Huante

Enrique Huante

Aug 16, 2007

Enrique Huante, beloved father of Armida Solis, Ben Huante, Rick Huante and Lorena Dorantes, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2007. He has moved on to spend eternity with the love of his life, our mother Linda. He is survived by his four children and their respective spouses, seven grandchildren, four brothers and four sisters. Although he was wheelchair bound...

Edward Elmer Carlson

Edward Elmer Carlson

Aug 15, 2007

Edward E. Carlson died August 15, 2007, surrounded by loved ones. Born in El Paso, Texas, January 28, 1916, to Swedish immigrants, Ellis A. and Hannah Carlson, Ed was the youngest of five children. Predeceasing him were his parents, his 4 siblings, his first love, wife and mother of his children, Frances Hobson, who died in 1956 from cancer, and...

Evelyn Louise McCullough

Evelyn Louise McCullough

Aug 15, 2007

Evelyn Louise (Skip) Mc McCullough, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 15, 2007. She was born on April 20, 1921 in Greenville, S.C. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Joanne Collins of Greenville, S.C. brothers Charles and James Collins. Evelyn was a resident of El Paso for 54 years and leaves behind many wonderful friends and...

Agnes Dennard Runke

Agnes Dennard Runke

Aug 14, 2007

After a long and happy life, Agnes passed away August 14, 2007. Agnes, a longtime El Paso resident was born in Heaton, New Mexico, September 12, 1915. She was a member of the W.A.I.M.E., the Eastern Star and the All Saints Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sidney Morris Runke. Agnes is survived by her...

Bertha Cordova

Bertha Cordova

Aug 14, 2007

Cordova, Bertha, 80, Visitation: 5-9 pm Vigil: 7 pm Thursday, August 16, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Friday August 17, 2007 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by sons: Heriberto, Antonio, Elpidio, Enrique, Lorenzo, and Martin; and daughters: Inez Rodriguez, Bertha Velasquez, Maria Elena Sanchez, Clara Cortez, and Maria Castañon. Services...

Eduardo Valles

Eduardo Valles

Aug 14, 2007

Eduardo Valles, 95, passed away on August 14, 2007. He was born in Mexico and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Eduardo was a gentle and humble man and had a great memory. We will remember him sitting in the front porch of his brother Juan’s home always greeting people with a handshake and enjoyed a friendly conversation. Eduardo...

Mary C. Najera

Mary C. Najera

Aug 12, 2007

Mary C. Najera 73, peacefully left this world August 12, 2007. She is survived by her daughter Sandie Leal, Son-in-Law Rey Leal , grandchildren, Luke Rey and Matt Rey Leal. She is also survived by her sisters Natividad Delgado Chavez, Isabel Gonzalez and Dolores Najera, nephews and nieces. Truly a gift from god, Mary was a wonderful mother, deeply devoted...

William Daniel Scates

William Daniel Scates

Aug 11, 2007

SSG William "Daniel" Scates was born on March 8, 1976, in Oklahoma City, OK. He is survived by his beloved wife, Raquel Vega Scates and two beautiful daughters, Jade Alexis and Kendra Renee' Scates; his mother Moreana Whitson, step-father Randy Whitson, sisters, Shannon and Courtney; and many relatives as well as many very dear friends. Daniel proudly served his country...

Ricardo Manuel Avitia

Ricardo Manuel Avitia

Aug 11, 2007

Ricardo Manuel Avitia, Jr., 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and receiving his last rites on Saturday, August 11, 2007. Mr. Avitia was a lifetime resident of El Paso, Tx. He is survived by parents Ricardo Avitia, Sr. & Sara B. Avitia; son: Ernesto Avitia; daughters: Sylvia Castor & Sonia Marquez; brother: Gilbert Eloy Avitia; sisters: Olga...

John H. Church

John H. Church

Aug 10, 2007

John H. Church, 85, passed away Friday, August 10, 2007. He was born in Danville, Illinois February 20, 1922 to John B. Church and Anna Green Church who have preceded him in death. He was a longtime resident of El Paso, a U.S. Army Veteran serving in WWII. He was a graduate and alumni of Colorado School of Mines and...

Jerry M. Hoffer

Jerry M. Hoffer

Aug 10, 2007

Dr. Jerry M. Hoffer, 73, passed away Friday, August 10, 2007 from end stage Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa August 10, 1934 and attended the University of Iowa and Washington State University where he received his PhD. He was an Emeritus Professor of geology at UTEP, where he taught for 36 years. He specialized in Volcanology and...

Gilbert Norman Hoffmann

Gilbert Norman Hoffmann

Aug 10, 2007

Gilbert Norman Hoffmann, 76, passed away after a short illness on Friday, August 10, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife, Gerda Maria Hoffman; his son, Gregory and his wife, Laurel; granddaughter, Melody; his daughter, Sonya Hoffmann; his sister, Arlene Hord and her husband Bob; and his sister, Louise Hanby. Visitation will be held from 8:00 am -9:40 am,...

Earl Edward Grindstaff

Earl Edward Grindstaff

Aug 10, 2007

Grindstaff, Earl E., 75, Visitation: 5-9:00 pm Monday August 13, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 9:30 am, Tuesday August 14, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by son, Earl Jr. and twin brother, Merel E. Grindstaff. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Carmen Delgadillo

Carmen Delgadillo

Aug 10, 2007

DELGADILLO, CARMEN, 88, A long time resident of El Paso Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday August 10TH 2007. Mrs. Delgadillo is survived by her daughter Ernestina Delgadillo and her two grandchildren, Carmen and Javier Zavala. Visitation will be held on Monday August 13, 2007 from 5-9pm with rosary at 7pm at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-WEST. A funeral...

Adrian Betancourt

Adrian Betancourt

Aug 9, 2007

Adrian Betancourt, 22, passed away Thursday, August 09, 2007 in Canutillo, Texas. He graduated from Canutillo High School, and was a business partner with his father, Martin Betancourt, for Imperial Cabinets, also in Canutillo. He is survived by his mother Sandra Betancourt, father, Martin H. Betancourt and siblings Liza and Stephen Betancourt. Public Visitation will be held Sunday, August 12,...

Charles Edwin Crayne

Charles Edwin Crayne

Aug 8, 2007

Charles Edwin Crayne, 75 was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 while in the company of his loving family. He was born on September 19, 1931 in Aurora, Missouri and was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Charles served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Combat Veteran. He received the Army of...

Fernando Santillan

Fernando Santillan

Aug 8, 2007

Fernando Santillan, 69, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 10, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 8:30 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located in Fabens, Texas. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Manuela Santillan; daughters, Yolanda Rodriguez, Alicia Cardiel, Sabina Quiros, Miriam Grijalva and Pricilla Santillan; sons,...

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