He was a lawyer living in Las Cruces when he opened up a law firm here in El Paso. Over the years, he lost his entire fortune, two of his kids and his wife before dying himself in El Paso in 1944. His El Paso MansionHis home has changed owners a few times over the decades. The city of El Paso spent about $2.3 million fixing up the place, then placed its value at $1.6 million before selling it to Edge for only $840,000. Historic El Paso Homes Homes In El Paso National Historic District Gallery Credit: Dubba G