Obituaries

Mary T. Grijalva

Mary T. Grijalva

Jul 3, 2007

On July 3, our Heavenly Father opened His gates and called home Mary (Nena) T. Grijalva, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Nana, and sister. She passed peacefully in her grandchildren’s, Erika and Rene home in Mesa, Arizona, lovingly surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Clint, Texas, on May 16, 1931, to Alfredo and Josefa Trevizo. She laid the nurturing...

Floyd E. Whitwell

Floyd E. Whitwell

Jul 3, 2007

Floyd E. Whitwell, 75, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2007 in El Paso, TX. He was born February 10, 1932 in Doniphan, MO to Wymon Whitwell and Esther Clark-Whitwell. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and retired after 30 years as a Sergeant First Class. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Christine; son,...

Joni Sue Arnett

Joni Sue Arnett

Jul 1, 2007

Joni Sue Arnett, 26, a lifelong resident of El Paso, passed away on July 1, 2007. She was born on November 29, 1980 to Jon and Susan Arnett. She graduated from Coronado High School in 1999 where she was an honor student and cheerleader all four years. She graduated Cum Laude from UTEP with a degree in Psychology and Criminal...

Antonio Perez

Antonio Perez

Jul 1, 2007

Antonio “Tony” Perez, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2007. Born August 22, 1936 and a life long resident of El Paso, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1957. A giving soul who always placed others before himself. He is survived by his loving wife, Alma, children: Antonio Perez Jr., daughters; Vivian P. Miranda, Melissa, Laura and Celia...

James L. Masters

James L. Masters

Jun 28, 2007

SGT (U.S. Army) James Leroy Masters, 60, passed away June 28, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. His family and friends knew him as a kind and patient man. He had many joys in life including spending quality time in his backyard with his family. James will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in...

John Torres

John Torres

Jun 28, 2007

John Torres, 50, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 28, 2007. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a teacher with the Socorro Independent School District. Mr. Torres is survived by his wife, Maria Torres; sons, John Rito Torres and Juan Manuel Torres. He is also survived by his parents, Ramon and Rosa Torres; Brothers, Ramon, Rodolfo,...

Carlos E. Velarde

Carlos E. Velarde

Jun 27, 2007

Carlos E. Velarde, 80. In loving memory of our Father Carlos E. Velarde, who was preceded in death by his loving wife, and our Mother, Angela Valencia Velarde. He was the eldest son of Carmen S. and Simon Velarde and brother to Antonio Velarde, Hugo Velarde and Alberto Velarde who proceeded him in death. He is survived by: His sister...

Pola M. Ramos

Pola M. Ramos

Jun 27, 2007

Pola M. Ramos passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. She was a longtime resident of El Paso for 65 years. Mrs. Ramos was a loving mother, grandmother & great grandmother. She was a devote catholic member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Refugio Ramos. She is survived...

Raquel R. Sarabia

Raquel R. Sarabia

Jun 27, 2007

Raquel R. Sarabia, 78, a lifelong resident of El Paso, passed away on June 27, 2007. She was born on November 17, 1928 to Roque and Aniseta Romo. Mrs. Sarabia was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Timoteo Sarabia. Also left to cherish her memory are her nephews and nieces, Baltazar...

Gayle Dove

Gayle Dove

Jun 27, 2007

Gayle Dove, 63, a native of El Paso, Texas died on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Joe Dove of El Paso, a daughter, Deborah Gayle Dove of New York City and a sister, Carolyn Joyce Lewis of Horizon City. A devout Christian her entire life, her family celebrates the joy in knowing that she is...

Lawrence Arthur Durnford

Lawrence Arthur Durnford

Jun 25, 2007

Lawrence Arthur Durnford, "Art", 87, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2007 surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. We know such a good, kind, and loving man joins his loved ones in heaven where he is waiting for his devoted and cherished wife so they can spend eternity together. Art and Phyllis were married for 63 years. Our...

Juana M. Gomez

Juana M. Gomez

Jun 24, 2007

Juana “Viejita” M. Gomez, 76, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 24, 2007. She was born in Arizona, but was a resident of El Paso, TX for over 50 years. She was an active member of the Catholic Church and was preceded in death by her parents: Juan and Teresa Madero; sister, Herminia Parra; and brothers: Marcos,...

Raymond Schouten

Raymond Schouten

Jun 24, 2007

1st SGT (U.S. Army Retired) Raymond Schouten, 66, passed away June 24, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Schouten; his son, David A. Schouten; and granddaughter, Tiffany Schouten. He is survived by: wife, Anneliese Schouten; daughter, Tanja Feaster; granddaughters: Brette and Kayla Feaster; father, Whitney Schouten; and brothers, David Schouten and John...

Sharon Kay Wingo

Sharon Kay Wingo

Jun 24, 2007

Sharon Kay Wingo, 53, born in Richlands, VA on June 20, 1954 passed away on June 24, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She moved to El Paso with her parents in 1978. She was thought of by her family as “God’s Little Angel”. She is survived by her parents, Paul B. and Laura A. Wingo; brothers: Paul M. Wingo of...

Ernest Wesley Chestnutt

Ernest Wesley Chestnutt

Jun 23, 2007

Ernest Wesley Chestnutt fell asleep in death June 22, 2007. He was born in Fleming Georgia October 17, 1923. He came to El Paso as a young man and later made his life in Alamogordo, NM. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and a warm, giving human being. He had a great love for his heavenly father Jehovah...

Myrna R. Sandoval

Myrna R. Sandoval

Jun 22, 2007

Myrna R. Sandoval, 56, was called home on June 22, 2007. She was a wonderful and loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt and teacher. A kindergarten teacher at Robert E. Lee elementary school, Myrna shared her beautiful spirit and love of life with her fellow teachers and children for over 15 years. She is survived by her mother, Maria; daughter, Myrna;...

Homer Adcox,

Homer Adcox,

Jun 20, 2007

HOMER ADCOX JR, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 surrounded by the family he loved. “Papa” joins his heavenly Father in heaven and his loving wife of 47 years, Mary, whom he missed everyday since her passing in 2003. He was a man with an easy smile, simple pleasures, and a quick witted humor. He taught his children...

Luz M. Duron

Luz M. Duron

Jun 20, 2007

The dazzling smile and sparkle in her eyes for which she was known, went out of Luz Duron on June 20, 2007 after a lengthy battle with rheumatoid arthritis. To the end, she kept her strong faith in God, her keen wit, sharp memory, and her prayers to all whom she loved. She could recite the Bible faster than you...

Manuel Ernesto Torres

Manuel Ernesto Torres

Jun 19, 2007

Manuel Ernesto Torres passed away June 19, 2007. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 19, 1923 and was a resident of El Paso for over 60 years. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Army Air Corps in Europe. A longtime salesman in El Paso, he retired from civil service in Fort Bliss. He will...

James A Clement

James A Clement

Jun 17, 2007

James Allen Clement passed away on Sunday June 17, 2007 at age 83 as a long time resident of El Paso, TX. He retired from Biggs Air Force Base in 1963 as a decorated Veteran of WWII and Korea, then from the Police Department at the University of Texas at El Paso in 1985. He was also a life member...

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