Obituaries
Ramon R. Acosta
Nov 30, 2006
Ramon R. Acosta, 75, passed November 30, 2006. Visitation: 4-9 pm Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Vigil: 6pm Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass at 9:00 am Monday, December 4, 2006 at San Antonio Catholic Church; 503 Hunter. Interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: Wife: Amalia Acosta; Step-sons Gaspar Galindo III,...
Heliodoro Valadez
Nov 29, 2006
Heliodoro “Leo” Valadez, 77, of El Paso Texas Passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2006. Heliodoro Valadez, born in Wilmington, CA, married Anita in 1948, spending 58 wonderful years together. Among his many accomplishments, he owned and operated Best Buy Tortilla Factory for 27 years, receiving the award of “Small Businessman of the Year” for one of ten regions in the...
Juan Ramirez
Nov 29, 2006
Juan Ramirez, 60, Visitation: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Vigil: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m., December 6, 2006 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Isabel; son, Juan; daughter, Augustina; and brothers, Louie and Joe Molivar. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast.
Erna Merritt
Nov 28, 2006
Erna Merritt, 87, passed away November 28, 2006 in El Paso, Texas. She was born August 21, 1919 to Gustave and Harriet Jacobs in Brooklyn, NY. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Merritt. She is survived by: daughter, Joan Schlitz; grandsons: Charles and John; and great grandchildren: Briana, Luke, and Brandon. A Memorial Service will be...
Sandra Vanderhelm
Nov 27, 2006
Sandra L. Vanderhelm, 59, passed away Nov. 27, 2006 in El Paso, TX. She was born to Paul and Gladys Durish in Chicago, IL on June 4, 1947. She is survived by: mother, Gladys Durish; son, Keith Vanderhelm; daughters: Georgia Domangue and Cheryl Vanderhelm. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 2, 2006, Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast....
Alma Hinojos
Nov 26, 2006
Alma Hinojos, 31, Visitation: 1-9 p.m. with a vigil at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: father, Alonso; brother, Johnny and Alonso Hinojos; and sisters: Emelda Salas and Ofelia Hinojos. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral...
Helen Marie Kelley
Nov 25, 2006
Helen Marie Kelley passed away peacefully on November 25, 2006. Born to William R. Little and Lena Hannah Little in West Fork, Arkansas, she lived in El Paso for over 50 years. Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, John M. Kelley, twin brother Hugh, brothers Emmett, Austin, Warren, Ralph, and O.D. She is survived...
Feliciano Baeza
Nov 25, 2006
Feliciano Baeza, 54, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with vigil at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2006 at Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Ft. Hancock, Texas. Interment: Ft. Hancock Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Manuela Baeza; sons, Eduardo and Frank Baeza; daughters: Joanna, Yvonne, Cynthia Baeza, and Carmen Cardoza; brothers: Alberto,...
Beatriz Moreno Martinez
Nov 24, 2006
Beatriz Moreno Martinez, 89, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2006. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Jesus Martinez, Sr.; her children, Roberto Martinez (BJ), Guillermo Martinez, (Nellie), Elvira Martinez, Estela Banks (Jim), Alfredo Martinez, (Bea) and Jesse Martinez, (Alice) and her sister, Maria Concepcion Lopez. She is also...
Ray Adkins
Nov 21, 2006
Ray Adkins, 82, SFC US Army Retired, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, November 21, 2006 in El Paso, TX. He was born in Attica, Arkansas and entered the US Army in World War II. He served in the Pacific Theater of war until the end of WWII. He was a career soldier stationed at Ft. Bliss, with overseas...
Foch LaFitte,
Nov 20, 2006
Foch LaFitte, Sr. passed away on November 20, 2006 at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness of more than eight years. He was born on September 20, 1918 to Ola and Sam LaFitte in Shelbyville, Texas. El Paso Natural Gas Co. brought him along with his family to El Paso in 1969. He enjoyed a career with...
Romeo E. Ortega
Nov 20, 2006
Romeo E. Ortega, 80, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2006. He was a long time resident of El Paso, Texas and had been employed by Farah Maufacturing for 38 years. Mr. Ortega was preceded in death by his parents; Nicolas and Reynalda Ortega and his granddaughter; Bernadette L. Garcia. Survivors include his loving wife; Josefina R. Ortega, sons; Carlos...
Cruz H. Duran
Nov 20, 2006
Cruz H. Duran, 74, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2006. He was a usher at Cristo Rey Church and raised in Derry, New Mexico. He was a resident of El Paso, Texas and had been a truck driver for 45 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Duran was preceded in death by his parents; Matilde and...
Jose Maria Gomez
Nov 19, 2006
José Maria Gómez, died November 19, 2006 peacefully in his sleep. Born September 8, 1936 in El Paso, TX he attended Cathedral High School and graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in architecture. He served 2 ½ years in the US Army before beginning his career as an architect in El Paso. His legacy includes countless...
Maura Estella Ahumada
Nov 19, 2006
Maura Estella Ahumada 11-19-06 Born January 15, 1931 in El Paso, TX. After 35 years of dedicated service she retired from the City of El Paso –Public Inspection Department. EL Paso High School Graduate, Real Estate Licensee, Life Time Member of The University of Texas’ Women’s Auxiliary, Parishioner of St. Stephens & Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Committed to her...
Curtis L. Camack
Nov 18, 2006
Curtis L. Camack, 72, Visitation: 4-9 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2006 w/ a vigil at 7:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife: Catalina Camack; sons: Michael Curtis Camack & Lee Mathews Camack; daughters: Kelly Camack, Shantre...
Rafael J. Chavez
Nov 17, 2006
Rafael J. (Guero) Chavez has joined our Lord Jesus Christ by passing peacefully during the early hours of November 17, 2006. Guero was a devoted husband of over 50 years to Maria Clara Chavez. He was also survived by sons Ralph and wife Pat, Rick and daughter Cynthia. He is also a loving grandpa to Michael, Melissa, Charlie & Betty,...
Aiden Joseph Carroll
Nov 15, 2006
Aiden Joseph Carroll, newborn son of Robert and Dorene Carroll, entered the gates of heaven to be with Our Lord on November 15, 2006. Aiden is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Joseph Carroll III. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Dorene Carroll, his grandparents, Ernesto & Dora Camacho and Robert and Ofelia Carroll; his maternal aunts...
Marlene B. Gaylord
Nov 15, 2006
Marlene B. Gaylord was born to Kenneth and Irene Bishop in Pittsfield, MA on September 25, 1933. She attended the Pittsfield Public Schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1951. She married Austin P. Gaylord on January 31, 1953. Mrs. Gaylord worked in many different business positions over the years including real estate, personnel, sales, and nursing home social...
Juan Guillen
Nov 14, 2006
Juan Guillen, 87, Visitation: 4-9 p.m., Sunday, November 19, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Vigil: 7 p.m., Sunday, November 19, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass at 11:00 am on Monday, November 20, 2006 at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by wife: Vicenta H. Guillen; daughter: Rosa Guillen and 2 Grandchildren.
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