Obituaries
Rodolfo Robles
January 8, 2007
Rodolfo F. Robles, 93, lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas went to be with his savior on Monday, January 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife Emma J. Robles. He is survived by daughters; Bertha Gutierrez (Leonard), Julie Carrillo(Ray), son; Antonio Robles (Irma) all of El Paso, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday,...
Joseph Okies
January 8, 2007
Joseph Okies went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2007, at the age of 96. He was born in Zahle, Lebanon, on November 16, 1910, later becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States. His family emigrated to the United States via Mexico, when he was one year old. He earned his Eagle Scout award while in...
Margaret G. Hurd
January 8, 2007
Margaret G. Hurd, 87, Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Friday, January 19, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service and Interment: 11:00 a.m., Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by son, Joe L. Hurd; daughters: Angela DeAnda, Margaret Uzeta, Patricia Hurd Alcala; brother, Augustin Guerra Jr.; sisters, Carmen and Frances Guerra, Alice Enriquez, Della Escobar, Helen Lopez, and Lily Guerra; 7 grandchildren;...
Julian N. Flores
January 8, 2007
Julian N. Flores, 78, Visitation: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Vigil: 7 pm Monday, January 15, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by: wife, Rita; sons: Jay Jr., Richard, Edward, Arthur, Jesse, PAul and David Flores; daughters: Gloria Castaneda, Rita...
Christopher Steven Mietlinski
January 7, 2007
A life taken away, Christopher Steven Mietlinski, 37, passed away Jan. 7, 2007. As we travel through life day by day, together with those who are dear to our hearts and are there by our side, come what may. But sometimes a loved one must travel ahead for reasons that aren’t clear and we are left behind to continue along,...
Oneta F. Darby
January 7, 2007
Oneta F. Darby, born January 26, 1921, the beloved daughter of Lois Belle and A. Richard Flanagan, and eldest sister to Ann, Margie, Eugene, and Billy. Oneta died peacefully and much loved on January 7, 2007 in her daughter’s home in Dallas, TX. As a small girl, her nickname was “Skeeter,” and she grew up in Huntsville, TX. Oneta received...
Elaine Agnes Nigh
January 7, 2007
Elaine A. Nigh, age 60, passed away on January 7, 2007. She is the beloved daughter of Arlene Smith and the late Robert Clayton Smith. She is the loving mother of Michelle Howarth; grandmother of Kayla and Gregory Howarth; loving sister of Roberta Frederick and Gerry Smith; and loving mother-in-law of Douglas Howarth. Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm,...
Ahias Blanco
January 6, 2007
Ahias Blanco 26, of Sunland Park, NM was unexpectedly taken from loved ones on January 6, 2007. Ahias Blanco was born in El Paso, TX on 08/17/1980. He is survived by his loving parents Vicente and Rosemary Blanco of the family home in Sunland Park, NM, brothers; Johnny Ray Blanco of El Paso, TX and Agustin Blanco of Las Vegas,...
Ronald F. Neely
January 5, 2007
Ronald Frederic Neely, 66, passed away on January 5, 2007 after a long illness. He was born January 30, 1940 in Cleveland, OH to parents, Kenneth Neely and Pauline Nelson Neely who preceded him in death. He is a retired Veteran of the U.S. Army having proudly served for 22 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 45...
Sachi Tina Biever
January 5, 2007
Sachi T. Biever 72, known to family and friends as Tina, died January 5, 2007. Tina was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, John Biever. She was born in Oshima, Japan and is survived by children, Roy and Mary Biever; Grandchildren, Aaron and Ashley Biever, and Eaven Rogers; daughters-in-law, Ana and Dayna; brother, Noriyoshi; and sisters,...
Barbara Ann Wittig
January 4, 2007
Barbara Ann Wittig, 69, passed away January 4, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She was born September 22, 1937 to John Garigliano and Theresa Senatore in Paterson, New Jersey. She is survived: her husband, Warren; son, Warren II and his wife, Pamela; grandchildren, Warren III and Charissa; and sister, Terry Fasone. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm - 6:00...
Bertha Lisa
January 3, 2007
Bertha Lisa, 81, passed away January 3, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. She was born February 25, 1925 to Panfilo Acosta and Modesta Betancourt in Chandler, Arizona. She is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Mona and David Sepulveda; grandchildren: Bernadette, David Jr., and Noah Dominick; brothers, Enrique Acosta and Hector Mendoza; sisters, Rosa Briseno and Elena Acosta; nephew Anthony...
Billy Dean Jenkins
January 2, 2007
Billy Dean Jenkins, SFC retired, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, joined the Army of our Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 at the age of 76. Born in Bedford, Indiana, May 7, 1930, he left at the age of 17 to join the military and served for 20 years in the Army Corp of Engineers. Billy has...
Carolyn Jean Hardin - Blancarte
January 2, 2007
Carolyn Jean Hardin-Blancarte, 60, passed away January 2, 2007. The visitation will be held today, Sunday, January 7, 2007 from 4 to 8 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-West. A funeral service will be Monday, January 8, 2007 at 12 noon at the Church of Latter Day Saints-Redd Ward, located on Bishop Flores. Officiating the service will be Bishop Clark R....
Joe Del
January 2, 2007
Del Rio El Paso, Texas-Joe Del Rio died on January 2,2007. Born March 9, 1943 in El Paso, Texas. Joe graduated from Austin High School, obtained continual education at The University of Texas at El Paso and pursued careers at The Popular, B.P.S.I, Pronto Lube and Toro. Joe was an active member of Abundant Living Faith Center since 1986 and...
Margarita Tellez
January 1, 2007
Margarita Tellez, 73, passed away Monday, January, 1, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. Preceded in death by husband Carlos Tellez. Survived by son Eduardo Tellez; daughters Genoveva Simental, Josefina Parada, Guillermina Hernandez and Margarita Ibarra; brothers Mauro, Margarito, and Jose Martinez; sisters Maria and Juanita Martinez and Mary Sanchez; 11 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation was...
Celia Olivas
December 31, 2006
Celia Olivas went home to our Lord on Dec. 31, 2006, after a lengthy illness at the age of 68. She was a wonderful mother and a very special grandmother. Celia was very kind and compassionate and took great pride in her job as a healthcare provider. She was a hard worker and always set great examples for her children....
John Edmond Hyde
December 31, 2006
John Edmond Hyde, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2006. John was born in Knox City, Texas on November 13, 1912 to William Walter and Lizzie Isabel Hyde. John served in the United States Army; he served during WWII and was stationed throughout Europe. Mr. Hyde was the last of 13...
Eunice JoAnn Meyer
December 29, 2006
Eunice JoAnn Meyer, 80, Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Sheppard of the Valley Church. Interment: Private. Survived by: son, Gregory L. Meyer and daughters, Nancy Sheridan and Laurie Wysong. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
John Sulak
December 29, 2006
John Sulak, 72, passed away December 29, 2006. Retired Postal Carrier of 32 years. Parishioner of and Eucharistic Minister for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A beloved friend and family man who touched many lives, will be greatly missed. He is survived by: his wife of 46 years, Lillian; children: Ann, John, Teresa, Robert, James, Margaret, and William; grandchildren: Ilene, Stanley,...