Obituaries

Kim Sue Hawkins

Kim Sue Hawkins

November 19, 2007

Hawkins, Kim Sue, 79, Graveside: 11:30 am, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Michael C Bustillos

Michael C Bustillos

November 19, 2007

Michael passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2007 in Dallas, TX. He was born in El Paso, TX on March 17, 1980. He was a 1998 graduate of Eastwood High School and received his Bachelor of Music from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2004. He served as Assistant Band Director at Bryan Adams High School in Dallas since...

Maria C. Sanchez

Maria C. Sanchez

November 19, 2007

Maria C. Sanchez, 83, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 9:30 am, Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: sons: Enrique, Luis Antonio, Jose Javier & Fernando Sanchez; daughter: Maria Salazar; brothers: Rodolfo, Juan, Ernesto & Federico Torres; sisters: Alicia...

Harry L Johnson

Harry L Johnson

November 18, 2007

Harry L. Johnson, 69, affectionately known as “Doc”, passed away on November 18, 2007, in El Paso, Texas. Doc was born to the late Willie and Ida Johnson in Garrison, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by seven siblings; Mary Etta, Bessie, Frances, Quesell, Richard, Opal and Calvin Sr. Doc had a wonderful career in the United States Army...

Alejandro R. Vasquez

Alejandro R. Vasquez

November 18, 2007

Alejandro R. Vasquez, 26, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass:9:00 am, Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at La Purisima Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: father: Rafael Vasquez; brother: Ricardo Lopez; sisters: Irma & Isela Lopez. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Please visit online register book...

Merwin R. "Merv" Morgan

Merwin R. "Merv" Morgan

November 17, 2007

Merwin R. Morgan, (Merv) 73, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007 in El Paso. Mr. Morgan grew up in Artesia, New Mexico. He graduated from Hardin Simmons University and Eastern New Mexico University. Mr. Morgan retired from the El Paso Independent School District, where he served as Assistant Principal at Irvin High School for many years. Merv was the...

David Lee Crank

David Lee Crank

November 16, 2007

David Lee Crank, 57, loving father, son, brother, and uncle, passed away on November 16, 2007. Born on September 16, 1950 to John T. and Flora Crank in Hampton, VA. Preceded in death by his father, John T. Crank, brothers, John (Kenny) Crank, Wesley Crank, and sister, Colleen Nwosuocha. He is survived by his son, Jeremy Ramsey, brothers, Robert Crank...

Louie Gomez

Louie Gomez

November 15, 2007

Louie Gomez, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 15, 2007. He was born in El Paso on January 8, 1975. He was a lifelong resident and a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Bowie High School. He was very athletic and enjoyed parties and get-togethers. He will be missed by all of his nieces,...

Maria Isabel Aguilera

Maria Isabel Aguilera

November 15, 2007

Maria Isabel Aguilera, 85 passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2007. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Mrs. Aguilera was a member of the Catholic Church and a long time resident of El Paso. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fernando Aguilera. Survived by son, Enrique Porras. Daughters, Nellie Carbajal...

Namnoume Haddad

Namnoume Haddad

November 14, 2007

Namnoume Aboud Haddad, 90, longtime resident of El Paso, Texas, passed away in her home on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 11:00 p.m. Born in Juwaikhat, Syria to Abdallah and Mariam Aboud, she was raised by her beloved stepmother, Sada, after losing her birth mother in infancy. Namnoume immigrated to El Paso, Texas via Italy and Ellis Island with six...

Jessica "Jessie" Maria Pando

Jessica "Jessie" Maria Pando

November 14, 2007

Jessica “Jessie” Maria Pando, 22, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. She was a graduate of Franklin High School, where she played soccer. She was a full-time student at UTEP and worked part-time at P.F. Chang’s. Jessica was very outgoing, had many friends, was very kind-hearted, and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family....

Namnoume Haddad

Namnoume Haddad

November 14, 2007

Namnoume Aboud Haddad, 90, longtime resident of El Paso, Texas, passed away in her home on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 11:00 p.m. Born in Juwaikhat, Syria to Abdallah and Mariam Aboud, she was raised by her beloved stepmother, Sada, after losing her birth mother in infancy. Namnoume immigrated to El Paso, Texas via Italy and Ellis Island with six...

Petra Martinez

Petra Martinez

November 13, 2007

Martinez, Petra, 77, Graveside Service: 11 am, Friday, November 23, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: son, Ian Justin Barcena; daughters, Linda M. Barcena and Marlene Julia Barcena; brothers, Arturo Ybarra and Alfredo Rodriguez; sister, Rebecca Ramos. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Paula Rodriguez

Paula Rodriguez

November 13, 2007

Paula Rodriguez, 81, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with a vigil at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2007 at La Purisima Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery . Survived by: husband: Asencion Rodriguez; sons: Rafael, Armando, Servando, Julio, Agustin, Manuel Agustin, Heriberto, Victor, Jesus & Juan Pablo Rodriguez; daughters: Maria...

Mathilde Utterback

Mathilde Utterback

November 13, 2007

Mathilde (Hilde) Utterback, 91, passed away after a pedestrian accident on November 13, 2007. She was an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church (Chapel 2 at Ft. Bliss), loving mother and grandmother. She remained active all her life. She was always helping others and would never accept any help from others. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Charles L. Garcia

Charles L. Garcia

November 12, 2007

Charles L. Garcia, 34, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2007. He was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and attended Parkland High School. He left his print on everyone who knew him. You could only see him as amazing, beautiful, loving and one of a kind Charlie. He was a father, spouse, brother, friend, provider and most of...

Guillermo Esparza

Guillermo Esparza

November 12, 2007

Guillermo P. Esparza, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a life long resident of El Paso, Texas. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Esparza is survived by his loving wife Connie E. Esparza, Sons: Guillermo Jr., Esteban, wife Artemis, and Pedro Esparza. Daughters: Patricia Ann Kline, husband Steward...

Josefina Martinez

Josefina Martinez

November 11, 2007

Josefina Martinez, 85, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 11:45 am Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: son, Arturo Martinez; daughter, Minerva Martinez; brother, Poncho Velasco; sister, Cristina Rodriguez and 2 grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset...

Margaret Klinikowski

Margaret Klinikowski

November 11, 2007

Margaret (Peggy) Klinikowski, age 86 was born in Roswell New Mexico on November 6. 1921. She passed away quietly in her sleep on November 11, 2007 in El Paso Texas. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and her beautiful daughter Clara Gayle Klinikowski. Peggy is survived by her loving husband, retired Air Force Colonel Walter Paul Klinikowski, her...

Robert Erwin Roach

Robert Erwin Roach

November 11, 2007

Robert Erwin Roach, 94, passed away on Sunday November 11, 2007. He was a resident of El Paso since 1951. Mr. Roach was the founder of R.E.R. Welding and Utility Contacting. He was preceded in death by his wife; Irene Roach, parents Louis and Sadie Roach, sister; Louella and brother Merwin. His survivors include sons; Bob and David Roach, daughters;...