Obituaries
Mary C. Trower
May 2, 2007
Mary Catherine Trower died May 2, 2007. She was born in Pottsville, PA to the late Elmer and Margaret Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul (LTC Retired). She graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 1945, and Bethlehem Business College in Bethlehem, PA. Mary was a member of Desert Sun Chapter 30, Society of Military Widows,...
Antonio E. Portillo
May 2, 2007
Antonio E. Portillo Sr., 75, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007. Antonio was a lifelong resident of El Paso. He is survived by his sons, Antonio Portillo Jr. and Manuel Portillo; daughter, Yvonne Chavez; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Dora Martinez and Poala Tanner. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monday, May 7, 2007 at...
Amelia O. Dorado
May 2, 2007
Amelia O. Dorado, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by husband Alejandro Dorado. Survived by daughters, Elena D. Cordero, Graciela Rodriguez, and Maria Yolanda Dorado; son, Gilberto Dorado; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great- grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Visitation was held Thursday, May 3, 2007 from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm...
Joel David Davila
April 30, 2007
Joel David Davila, 52, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007. Survived by wife: Brenda Schropp; parents: Jesus Villarreal & Rosa Maria Sanchez; brothers: Jesus, Ernesto, Luis & Ruben Villareal; sisters: Maria de Jesus Hernandez, Irene Hernandez, Patricia Villarreal & Maria Villareal Visitation 4-9 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-East Vigil at 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at...
Veronica Margaret Mate
April 30, 2007
Mate, Veronica M., 97, Visitation: 6-8:30 pm, Vigil: 7 pm, Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 11:30 am, Friday, May 4, 2007 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Barbara Spruill. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Maria Del Carmen "Jovita" Escandon Franco
April 30, 2007
After three years of serious health problems, Maria Del Carmen “Jovita” Escandon Franco peacefully passed away April 30, 2007 at the age of 82 Born in Smeltertown, she was a devoted Catholic and life long resident of El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Vidal Franco, her sister, Isabella Gonzalez, her brother, Antonio Escandon, four sons, Arturo, Manuel,...
John Charles Caulfield
April 29, 2007
John Charles Caulfield, 51, passed away on Sunday April 29, 2007. He is a long time resident of El Paso, Texas. He is survived by wife: Carrie L. Caulfield; son: Kenneth Patrick Caulfield; brother: Tom Caulfield and wife Patsy & children Erik & Valerie; sister: Anita Caulfield and mother: Elizabeth P. Caulfield. Memorial Service will be at 2 pm on...
Bobby Avila
April 29, 2007
Bobby Avila, 32, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2007. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Bobby was always a very happy person and known for his beautiful smile and big heart. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Bobby is survived by his mother; Carmen Fonseca. Visitation will be held from 4 pm...
Aurelia E. Madrid
April 28, 2007
Con profunda pena participamos a nuestros familiares y amigos el desceso de Nuestra querida Esposa, Madre, Abuela y Bisabuela, Sra. Aurelia Espinoza de Madrid, acaecida en El Paso, TX. a la edad de 71 años, el Sabado, 28 de Abril del 2007. Nacio el 13 de Junio del 1935, en San Buenaventura, Chihuahua. Sus padres Ramon Espinoza (+) y Eufemia...
Cora Mae Collins
April 27, 2007
Cora M Collins, 74, left this world on Friday, April 27, to join her beloved husband, Charley T Collins. Cora married and left her home in Oklahoma at the age of 13, first to become a cattle rancher in NM and later to become a bartender in California, and a military wife in El Paso. Cora and Charley were married...
David I Silva
April 26, 2007
David I. Silva, 80, passed away on April 26, 2007. He was born and raised in Smelter Town. Mr. Silva moved to Sunset Heights in 1966 and lived there until he passed away. Mr. Silva retired from Asarco after serving 39 years. He was preceded in his death by his parents Mr. and. Mrs. Indalecio Silva, sisters, Alicia Vargas, Ramona...
Samuel Romero
April 26, 2007
Samuel Romero, 61, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Survivors include son: Samuel Alejandro Romero; daughter: Patricia Blanton Romero; brothers: Rafael Carrillo, Laramie Romero & Leon Romero; sisters: Ramona Carrillo, Martha Herlinda Carrillo, Martha Herlinda Carrillo, Julia Caro & Jesusita Carrillo; 4 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren Visitation: 5-9 pm. Friday April 27, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-East Funeral...
James D. Allen
April 26, 2007
Allen, James D., 58, Graveside Service: 11 am, Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Rita; step-sons: Rick, Ronnie, and Robert Hoss; and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Mary Margaret Alvarez
April 26, 2007
Mary Margaret Alvarez, 80, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2007. Survived by sons: Gerald (Jerry) , Leo & Albert ; daughters: Mary , Rosalinda & Madeline; 18 grandchildren & 25 great grandchildren Visitation 5-9 Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-East Vigil at 7 pm Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-East Graveside Service at 9 am on...
Maria E. Juarez
April 24, 2007
Maria Emilia Juarez, 82, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. with a vigil at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 12:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2007 at Mt. Carmel (main church) Catholic Church. Interment: Private. Survived by: sons, Victor Manuel and Jorge Mario Juarez; brother: Gabriel Valles; sister: Maria de Socorro Heredia; grandchildren: Victor Jr., Jessica, David,...
James Morrow
April 24, 2007
(SFC US Army Ret.) James Morrow, 75, of El Paso , beloved father, grandfather, and best friend passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2007. James was born January 29, 1932 in High Springs, Florida. He was the son of Malachi and Victoria Morrow who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Malachi, Jr. James proudly...
Jaime M. Provencio,
April 24, 2007
Jaime Provencio, Sr., 93, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2007. A longtime resident of El Paso, he worked at White Sands Missile Range for 32 years. He proudly served his country during WWII in Normandy, France. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy. He is survived by his children: Martha Guillen and her husband, Tony; Jaime, Jr. and...
Mike Lopez
April 23, 2007
Miguel Angel Lopez (Mike “Tuffy” Lopez) Wonderful, beloved and esteemed son, father, brother, husband, friend, and “compa”, left us to join and be with his Father God in Heaven on Monday, April 23, 2007. He was a very active member of the community working for Paul Moreno, Texas House of Representatives, for over 10 years. He retired from Thomason Hospital...
Wilfrid Hunter
April 20, 2007
Major Wilfrid Hunter of The Salvation Army is now safely in the arms of Jesus. He is survived by his wife Camerina, son Wilfrid George and wife Janet, daughter Mary Alice. His grandchildren are Randy and his wife, Chari, Jenifer, and Ana. His extended family includes Lt. Col Barbara Hunter (daughter-in-law), brother and wife Leslie and Dorothy Hunter of Tucson....
Emilio Miramontes Caire
April 19, 2007
Emilio Miramontes Caire, 73, Visitation: 5-9 pm, Thursday, April 26, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Friday, April 27, 2007 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Mercedes; Children, Emilio, Carlos, and Isabel Miramontes, and sister, Soledad Stone. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.