Obituaries
Aurora O. Lopez
October 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...
Betty Louise Underwood
October 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...
Doris Walker
October 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...
Sydney Dictor
October 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...
Carol Irvin Holderman
October 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
October 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...
Robert D. Whitley
October 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...
Abraham J. Hernandez
October 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.
Jill Ann Smith
October 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...
Lucille Mercedes Miller
October 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
October 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...
Oscar O. Vargas
October 9, 2007
Oscar O. Vargas, 68, Visitation: 5-9 p.m., Vigil: 7p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10 am, Friday, October 12, 2007 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Yolanda; sons: Oscar III, Omar, Oscar II, and Gabriel Vargas; daughters: Rosa Maria, Martha, Lorena, and Lorena G. Vargas; brothers: Paul, Pete,...
Luis M Salgado
October 8, 2007
Luis M. Salgado, 82, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2007. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during WWII and received Asiatic-Pacific Theater Philippine liberation ribbons, Good conduct medal, Purple Heart and Victory medal. He also retired from Civil Service. His survivors include his loving wife: Manuela...
Eldon Phillips Harvey
October 8, 2007
Eldon Phillips (Phil) Harvey, 82, of Charlottesville, VA and Upper St. Regis, NY, died on Monday October 8, 2007, in Upper St. Regis, NY, after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 29, 1924 in El Paso, TX to Charles Milton Harvey and Maude Phillips Harvey, and lived there until the past few years. Phil, as he was known...
Lenard Keeling
October 5, 2007
Bro. Lenard Keeling arrived in Heaven on October 5, 2007. He will be deeply missed by his Church family and friends. Lenard was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 2nd, 1942. He was a graduate of the Horticulture High School of Philadelphia. Enlisting at age 17, Mr. Keeling served in the U.S. Army first as a cook, and then as...
Steven Michael Gomez
October 4, 2007
Steven Michael Gomez, passed away on October 4, 2007. Survived by mother: Jessica Gomez; brother: Deion Andrew Thomas; sister: Kayla Sofia Hicks Visitation will be on Monday, October 8, 2007 from 10 am-12 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East Graveside at 12:30 pm Monday October 8, 2007 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Ruben Rodriguez
October 4, 2007
Ruben Rodriguez, 64, passed away on October 4, 2007. Survived by wife: Gloria Rodriguez; daughter: Elizabeth Jacquez; brother: Hector Rodriguez; sisters: Martha Rangel, Norma Rodriguez & Rebecca Rodriguez; 4 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren Visitation will be on Monday, October 8, 2007 from 4-9 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East Vigil: 7 pm Monday, October 8, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-East...
Lawrence Edward LaDouceur
October 3, 2007
Lawrence Edward LaDouceur, 58, passed away October 3, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was born September 16, 1949 in Spokane, Washington to Joseph Edward LaDouceur and Louise Mae Hills. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his parents: Joseph and Louise LaDouceur; wife, Reneé LaDouceur; daughter, Catherine E. LaDouceur; brothers: Jeffrey, John, and...
Patricia Ann Rhodes
October 3, 2007
Patricia Ann Rhodes, 61, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2007. She was a longtime resident of El Paso. Survived by: mother, Esther Doyle; son, Wayne Rhodes; daughter, Jonise Orie; 3 Grandchildren brothers: Ken, Mike, and Joe; sisters: Marie, Mary Lou and Lillie. Visitation from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. and vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 07, 2007 at Sunset Funeral...
Patricia Ann Hargrove
October 1, 2007
Patricia Ann Hargrove, 71, was called home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2007. She was a resident of El Paso and Horizon City for 50 years. She was preceeded death by husband, James Paul Hargrove Sr. and sons, Marty and John Hargrove. Survived by son, James Hargrove Jr. and brothers, Bubba Tussey, Donnie Tussey and sisters, Wynnona...