Obituaries
Donald T. Corbin
August 25, 2007
In Memory of a Loving Disciple, Husband, Father, and Friend, Donald Corbin, 77, passed away August 25, 2007 in El Paso, TX. He was born April 10, 1930 in Cincinatti, OH to James and Rosa Lee Corbin. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 27 1/2 years. He was a decorated veteran and completed numerous tours of duty worldwide....
Clorinda Holiday
August 25, 2007
Holiday, Clorinda, 51 Funeral Service: 3:00 pm, Friday, August 31, 2007 Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Private. Survived by husband, Tony; sons: Ruben, Nicholas, and Danny; daughter, Britney; brother, Tom; sisters: Andrea, Celeste,Renae, and Lynette; and stpemother, Carol.
Clyde Kenney Shirley
August 23, 2007
Clyde K. Shirley, Lieutenant Colonel USA (RET), born in DeRidder, LA on October 12, 1935, died peacefully on August 23, 2007. Clyde loved his family, his friends, and the U.S. Military; serving proudly in diverse assignments within the United States, as well as in Europe, Korea, and Viet Nam. After retiring in 1975 he enjoyed sail boating, motorcycling, and traveling,...
Lillian V. Johnson
August 22, 2007
Lillian V. Johnson, 89, longtime resident of El Paso was called to glory August 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband Lee A. Johnson and son Richard Earl. Left to cherish her memory her daughter: Gwen (Cliff) Hansberry; son: Charles M. Johnson; grandchildren: Crystal, Clifton L., Tiffany, Jessica Hansberry, Yvette (Danny) Johnson Calderon, Charles Lee and Manuel...
Eugenio Antonio Nuñez
August 22, 2007
Eugenio Antonio Nuñez, 59 passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on June 24, 1948. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Nuñez was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife, Marcela Nuñez and his daughters, Jocelyn Kay Nuñez and JoAnn Jean...
Roberta (Robin) Burnette
August 21, 2007
Roberta (Robin) Burnette, born January 15, 1951 at Holloman AFB, left this life on August 21, 2007. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by son Tim Burnette, wife Jennifer, and grandsons Byron and Aaron, daughter Tonia Crowley and husband Jeff; and by her four sisters, Cindy Hammond, Riki Seat, Terrie Todd, Jo Runce and all their families. A...
Louis W. Antoine
August 21, 2007
Louis W. Antoine, 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home. He was born on March 13, 1920 in Oakes, North Dakota. He served the U.S. Army during WWII and fought in the Pacific Islands. Mr. Antoine earned a bronze star for good conduct. He was a Staff Sergeant and mechanic of Army...
Maurice Burns Dubrule
August 21, 2007
On Tuesday, August 21, Maurice Dubrule, 72, slipped away into the arms of his Lord. He was born Sept. 8, 1934 in Winooski, VT to the late Della and Maurice Dubrule. He served proudly in the U.S. Army for over 20 years with duty in Germany, Korea, and at Ft. Bliss, TX. He then gave another 20 years to Montgomery...
Vicente Martinez
August 20, 2007
Vicente “Yeyo” Martinez, 85, passed away, Monday, August 20, 2007. Mr. Martinez retired from Tony Lama Boot Co. after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his loving wife; Francisca Martinez. His survivors include his son; Heriberto Martinez, daughters;Guadalupe Rojo (Bernabe), Rafaela Molina (Jose), Frances Duran, Claudia Aguilar, brother; Aurelio Martinez, Grandchildren; Angelica, Bernabe Jr., Lupe, Eunice,...
Carlos Leonardo Lopez-McDow
August 20, 2007
Lopez McDow, Carlos L., 75, Visitation: 5-9:00 pm Vigil: 7 pm Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 9:00 am, Wednesday August 22, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Private. Survived by wife, Rosa Maria Lopez. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Antonio F. Vasquez
August 19, 2007
Antonio F. Vasquez 7/27/1949 to 8/19/2007 Our beloved Tony walked home with the Lord on Aug. 19, 2007 after a two year courageous battle with cancer. Proceeded in death by father Miguel G. Vasquez. Tony survived by loving wife of 32 years, Virginia T. Vasquez, Sons: Miguel B. Vasquez (Rebecca) and Antonio D. Vasquez, Daughters: Mireya T. Vasquez and Celina...
Joe G. Roberson
August 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.
Aurora Tovar
August 18, 2007
Aurora Tovar, 78, passed away on August 18, 2007 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born on January 14, 1929 in Palo Alto, CA. Mrs. Tovar dedicated her life to her family and home. She is preceded in death by husband Salvador Tovar. She leaves behind her son Guillermo Tovar and his wife Maricela Wendy Tovar, daughters, Helen Garcia, Martha Tovar,...
Jesus Jose Porras
August 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,...
Richard Portillo
August 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,...
Enrique Huante
August 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
August 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
August 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...
Bertha Cordova
August 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
August 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...