Obituaries

January 1-10, 2000
BORCHARDT, PATRICIA A.
a civil service employee, died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. She lived in El Paso for 33 years. She was 66. Employee of civil service. Survivors include her husband, David; her sons, William Borchardt, Brian Borchardt and Eugene Borchardt; her daughter, Christine Swaim; eight grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and one brother. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -January 1 2000
FEIL, JEANINE MARY
67, of El Paso died Wednesday Dec. 29, 1999 Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, James F.; her son, Jeferey Feil; her daughters, Suzanne Rhodes, Shelline Bigger, Christine Breit, Leight Ann Feil, Nancey Feil, Lisa Bigrigg and Laurie Cataldi; 16 grandchildren; and two sisters. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 41 years.
El Paso Times -January 1 2000
GUTIERREZ, OSBELIA NAVA
87, of El Paso died Wednesday Dec. 29, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Sunset Funeral Home Carolina. Rosary will be at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Rosa Maria Gonzalez, Amparo Alvarado and Marcela Marrufo; 28 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and son. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 50 years.
El Paso Times - January 1 2000
JIMENEZ, ISABEL H.
74, of El Paso died Wednesday Dec. 29, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Anacleto; her sons, Oscar Jimenez and Jose Luis Jimenez; her daughters, Isabel Jimenez Duchene and Rosario Jimenez; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She worked as a seamstress at Levi Strauss and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 1 2000

SMITH, CECIL G.
80 a retired Army captain, died Tuesday Dec. 28, 1999. He lived in El Paso for 40 years. He was 80. Survivors include his caregiver and friend, Angie Pinedo; his brothers, Harold Smith, Calvin Smith and David Smith; and his sister, Juanita Gibson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hildegard, and a sister. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
CLEMENTI, MARY VIRGINIA
82, of El Paso died Wednesday Dec. 29, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:15 p.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe. Survivors include her daughters, Pauline Ward, Jennie Maiella and Sherry Hinrichs; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 50 years.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
DESMETH, ESTHER
96, of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery at Alameda. Survivors include her daughter, Emma Mora; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso all her life.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
GARDNER, ELSA ELENA SANDOVAL
51, of El Paso died Tuesday Dec. 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Elsa Jeannette Alvarez; her mother, Josefa L. Sandoval; one brother; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 45 years.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
GONZALEZ, ANGIE
42, of Clint died Tuesday Dec. 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Fabens. Survivors include her brothers, Arturo Gonzalez, Feliciano Gonzalez, Manuel Gonzalez Jr., David Gonzalez and Jesus Gonzalez. She was a scale operator for Phelps Dodge and lifelong resident of Clint. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -January 2 2000
GONZALEZ, RAUL T.
73, of El Paso died Wednesday Dec. 29, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Del Carmen Funeral Home in Chapel A, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Flora; his son, Albert Aguilar; and two grandchildren. He was a body and paint repairman and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
MARTINEZ, JUANA "JUANITA" A.
67, of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999 Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include husband of 49 years, Armando C.; her sons, Armando Martinez and Ernesto Martinez; her daughters, Patricia "Patty" Martinez, Leticia Stevens, Maria Guadalupe Monghit, Olivia Yvonne "Bonnie" Oceguera and Juanita "Jeanie" Collins; 11 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. She was preceded in death by a son, Hector Martin. She was a retired maintenance supervisor and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice VNA, 2211 E. Missouri, Ste. S-200, El Paso, TX 79903-3628.
MUNZ, A. DORTHEA
91, of El Paso died Wednesday Dec. 29, 1999. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Kaster Maxon Futrell Funeral Home on Dyer. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Alfred C. Munz; her daughters, Elaine Heatley and Marlene Longcore; one sister; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl P. She was a supervisor with Sears in Grand Rapids, Mich. She lived in El Paso for 33 years. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Wallace Hughston Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 1100, 5502 Hondo Pass in El Paso.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
O'LEARY, JOHN JACK
60, of El Paso died Tuesday Dec. 28, 1999. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Catherine and Amos O'Leary; his sons, Kenneth O'Leary, Kevin O'Leary, and Jeff O'Leary; his brother, Duane O'Leary; his sisters, Joanne Story, Sharon Hurst, and Vicki McAlu; and six grandchildren. He worked for Keller Williams Realty and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Cancer Society.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
DE LA PEÑA, EMILIO E.
75, of Canutillo died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday in Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias in Canutillo, with prayer service at 11 a.m. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Memory Gardens of the Valley, where burial will take place. Survivors include his sons, Jose Miguel De la Peña, Mario De la Peña, Fernando De la Peña, Jesus Sergio De la Peña and Emilio Eduardo De la Peña; his daughters, Virginia De la Peña and Gilda Gum; one sister; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He worked at a restaurant and lived in Canutillo for 18 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
PINON, EUTIMIO 94,
of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Manuel Pinon; his daughters, Graciela Martinez and Carmen Duffy; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a retired electrician for Nelson Electric and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
RAMIREZ, RAUL 17,
of El Paso died Wednesday Dec. 29, 1999. Visitation will be at 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Old Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Jose Ramirez and Francisco Ramirez; his sisters, Sofia Hernandez, Lucia Ramirez, Lupe Ramirez, Rosa Guess and Sandra Ramirez; and his parents, Jose Ramirez and Rosa Rosales. He lived in El Paso all his life.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
SWANK, GERALD O.
81, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Services will be private. Survivors include his sons, Doug Swank and David Swank; his daughters, Sharon Eartsch, Judy Carrick and Kay Friesen; nine grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. He was a doctor of ministry and lived in El Paso for four months. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 2 2000
VILLA, ISMAEL
73, of El Paso died Tuesday Dec. 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with discourse at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 8 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Juana H. Villa; his wife, Carmen F.; his sons, Ruben Villa and Jaime Villa; his daughters, Esther Herrera, Apolonia Vega, Ana Maria Robles and Martha Garcia; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a brick layer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 2 2000

PAONESSA, SAMUEL MALCOLM
an Army veteran and a master electrician, died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. He also was a Navy veteran and a former deputy sheriff. He was 91 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Nelle L.; daughters, Sandee Littlefield, Jean Stinnette and Sennell Carlos; one brother; and one sister. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service is pending for Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
BARBOUR, SISTER CHARLESANA
93, of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. today in Nazareth Hall Chapel, with funeral at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Philip Barbour and Dick Barbour; and several nephews and nieces. She was a sister of Loretto who worked at Nazareth Hall Nursing Facility and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
CABALLERO, MARIA DE JESUS
84, of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is pending for Tuesday. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Caballero, Luis Caballero and Hector Enrique Caballero; her daughters, Guadalupe Martin and Maria Magdalena Baca; one brother; four sisters; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident since 1925.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
CANCELLARE, JOHN PHILLIP PETER
51, of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 1:30 p.m. in All Saints Catholic Church. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his father, Anthony Donato Cancellare; his sons, Anthony D. Root and William F. Root; his daughter, Rose Marie Root; four brothers; and five sisters. He was a Vietnam veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 3 2000
CARMONA, FRANCISCO
93, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter; with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday in Saints Peter and Paul Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Lorenzo Carmona and Jose Carmona; his daughters, Teresa Carmona, Cecilia Carmona and Jesusita Granillo; two sisters; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Petra. He was a laborer and lived in El Paso for 83 years.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
CONTRERAS, RAFAEL
59, of El Paso died Sunday Dec. 26, 1999. Memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Ignatius Church. Survivors include his nieces, Patricia Contreras and Maria De Jesus Contreras; and several other relatives. He was a roofer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
ENNIS, DAVID CARL
35, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of the Valley Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Chester J. and Enriqueta M. Ennis; his brothers, Chester E. Ennis, Andrew Ennis, and Nicholas Ennis; and his sister, Janet Almonte. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Ennis. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
FARMER, DORIS FERN
77, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Graveside service will be in Rose Hill Cemetery-Merkel, Texas. Survivors include her sons, William "Bill" Farmer and Ralph Farmer; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie; and her daughter, Leilani Farmer. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident since 1946. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
FRANCO, EFREN LOYA
78, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with funeral at noon. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita H.; his sons, Robert Franco and Danny Franco; his daughters, Gloria Franco, Teresa Franco Pearson, Corrinne Franco and Martha Franco Muñoz; four brothers; one sister; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a self-employed contractor and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
MACIAS, MARIA B.
82, of El Paso died Wednesday Dec. 29, 1999. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Roger Bacon College. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Robert Macias, Ernesto Macias, and Ricardo Macias; his daughter, Carmen Rios, Lucy Felix, and Raquel Phillips; one brother; one sister; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roberto. Memorial contributions may be made to Roger Bacon College, 2400 Marr, El Paso. She was retired and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
MACNAUGHTON, JOHN SHANNON
78, of El Paso died Saturday JAN. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Park Hills Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Catherine; his son, David A. MacNaughton; his daughter, Elizabeth A. Pirie; one brother; and two grandchildren. He was a contractor and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 45 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Hope Hospice, 2211 E. Missouri, Suite 200, El Paso, TX 79903, or Park Hills Christian Church.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
MELENDEZ, AMADOR A.
96, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be Wednesday in St. Thomas Aquinas, with time pending. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Dolores Coronado; and son-in-law, Edmundo Coronado. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen G. He was retired from Phelps Dodge and lived in El Paso for 80 years.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
MISZKIEL, KATHERINE C.
80, of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Albin; her daughter, Vivian M. Dyer; her sister, Cleona Mills; and two grandchildren. She was a retired principal and an El Paso resident since 1947. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas 79902.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
ROCHA, FLORENCIA
95, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with time pending. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Santos Salas and Jose Benito Salas; and her daughters, Lupe Pimental, Virginia Mata and Chavela Olivas. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
TAFOYA, JULIA E.
88, of El Paso died Friday DEC. 31, 1999. Survivors include one sister; and several nephews and nieces. She was a retired clerk and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
WELLS, ESTHER C.
77, of El Paso died Thursday DEC. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Eduardo; her son, Juan Wells; her daughters, Aurora Wells, Mary E. Wells and Virginia W. Corona; two brothers; and three sisters. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident since 1944.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
WIGGINS, CARL CECIL
88, of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Geta; his son, Charles Don Wiggins; his daughter, Sandra Kay Harris; one brother; two sisters; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a retired manager for Furr's Supermarkets and a World War II veteran. He was an El Paso resident since 1945. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
El Paso Times - January 3 2000
YIP, ELENA H.
92, of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home, with funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Samuel Yip, Elisa Baxter, Benjamin Yip, Dora Toman, Alfonzo Yip, Mary Helen Allen, Alberto Yip, Clemencia Sare, Esther Campos, Virginia Sun, Rebekah Lee and Pamela Valle; 31 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 68 years.
El Paso Times -January 3 2000

BISHOP, MARJORIE
85 one of El Paso's pioneer business women from the 1940s, died Wednesday Dec. 22, 1999. She owned Margie's Corset and Maternity Shop on Mesa in the Downtown area, not far from her husband's surgical supply store. In the 1970s, her store moved across the street into a new bank building under the name to Margie's Body Fashions when corsets became unfashionable. She also had a partnership with Jerry Glass of the Glass dress stores. Her business closed after 48 years in 1992. After the closing, she moved to San Antonio. Survivors include her son, Park Bishop; and her daughter, Barbara Holmsley. Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in the residence of Tom and Mary Holmsley, 59 Kingery, in El Paso. Arrangements are by Barbara Holmsley of Georgetown, Texas. For more information, call 533-5976.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
ADAUTO, JOSEFINA
G. 88, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home Downtown, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Alejandro Adauto Jr., Hector L. Adauto and Raymond Adauto; her daughter, Cecilia Adauto; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro Sr., and a son, Ernesto Adauto. She was a retired teacher's aide and lived in El Paso all her life. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Ladies of Charity in care of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
AGUILAR, ANTONIO
83, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his stepdaughter; and one son. He was a truck driver and lived in El Paso for more than 30 years.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
BANDA, OFELIA
72, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Burial will be in Jardines Eternos Cemetery in Juárez. Survivors include her daughters, Elvia Chavez and Georgina Sotelo; her brother, Rosendo Banda; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a sewing operator and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
CALDERON, VICTOR M.
85, of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Antonia; his daughter, Mary Lou Jara; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two brothers. He was a retired laborer for the Bureau of Reclamation and an Army veteran who served during World War II. He lived all his life in El Paso.
El Paso Times -January 4 2000
CARRIZAL, JUAN A.
86, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Time is pending. Survivors include his wife, Olga; his sons, Juan "Sonny" Carrizal Jr., Roberto Carrizal and Willie Carrizal; his daughters, Sylvia Ramirez, Diana Talamantes, Veronica Ramos, Gabriela Gutierrez, Cecilia Lester and Carolina Avitia; 30 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his son, Julian Carrizal. He worked with the El Paso National Bank as a contracting painter and was an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
DAYOUB, AFIFEE M.
72, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with trisagion service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Survivors include her husband, Esper T.; her children, Mtanios Dayoub, Elias Dayoub, Leila Joudi, Dahad Joudi and Albert Dayoub; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
FIELDS, MARTHA ANN
81, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 3, 2000. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Luke United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Carl C.; her son, Carl Mark Fields; her daughters, Mary Ruth Wood and Sandra G. Webb; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 59 years. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 9915 Montwood, El Paso, TX, 79925. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
GADDY, BURREL CATO
74, of El Paso died Wednesday Dec. 29, 1999. Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Loretto Academy Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Phyliss; his sons, Jim Gaddy, Stuart Gaddy, Phil Gaddy, Brian Gaddy and Burrel Gaddy; his daughters, Cece Gaddy, Cindy Edgar, Dede Scholl and Yvonne Gaddy; one brother; one sister; and 23 grandchildren. He was a dentist and lived in El Paso for 69 years. He was a Navy veteran. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to VNA Hospice or a favorite charity. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
GASCA, ESTHER
78, of Juárez died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at noon. Survivors include her nephews, Manuel Gasca, Gustavo Gasca and Antonio Gasca. She was a homemaker.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
GRAVES, ARTHUR E. JR.
74, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Friday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Joyce U.; his sons, Arthur E. Graves III and John R. Graves; his daughter, Margaret G. Juen; one brother; and six grandchildren. He was the owner of an auto parts store and lived in El Paso for 68 years.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
GOLDEN, WENDELL L.
71, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn J.; his son, Blanie Allen Golden; his daughter, Terry Lynn Brumfield; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers; and three sisters. He was a retired Army master sergeant and lived in El Paso for 28 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home Central.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
HARVEY, LELA BLANCHE
94, formerly of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughter, Laurine Baltz; her sister, Nina Wehrle; and a host of other family members. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
HASKINS, CHARLES ELWIN
82, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss Chapel No. 1, with burial in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bernice; his daughter, Katherine Ann Potts; his sons, Delmar C. Haskins and William Haskins; one brother; two sisters; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. He was an electrician for 51 years and lived in El Paso for 50 years. He was a World War II Army veteran.
El Paso Times -January 4 2000
HERNANDEZ, DENISE MARIE
31, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Leopoldo and Ofelia Hernandez; her sisters, Karen Christine Flores and Elizabeth Claire Hernandez; her maternal grandfather, Manuel Holguin; her paternal grandmother; Maria de Jesus Hernandez; and one nephew. She was an area manager for Southwestern Bell National, Inc., in Dallas, Texas. She lived in Dallas for two years and was formerly of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Denise and Bubu Hernandez to the Humane Society of El Paso, 325 Shelter, El Paso, TX, 79905.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
HERNANDEZ, JOSE GUADALUPE
88, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria de Jesus; his daughter, Rosa Maria Flores; one brother; one sister; and two grandchildren. He was a custodian at the University of Texas at El Paso and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
MARTINEZ, EMMA
G. 61, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in San Jose Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Martin Martinez; her mother, Eduviges Garcia; and her sisters, Elvira G. Villegas and Maria De Jesus Molinar. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso a long time.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
NORMAN, RENE
47, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Emilia M.; his sons, Jesus Rene Norman and Adrian Julio Norman; his daughters, Amy Marie Norman and Michelle Ann Norman; his mother, Consuelo C. Norman; five brothers; and two sisters. He was a self-employed iron worker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 4 2000
O'LEARY, JOHN JACK
60, of El Paso died Tuesday Dec. 28, 1999. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Church. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Katherine and Amos Bell; his sons, Kenneth O'Leary, Kevin O'Leary and Jeff O'Leary; his brother, Duane O'Leary; his sisters, Joanne Story, Sharon Hurst, and Vicki McAtee; and six grandchildren. He worked for Keller Williams Realty and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Cancer Society.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
PAONESSA, SAMUEL MALCOLM
91, of El Paso, died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Graveside service is at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nelle L.; daughters, Sandee Littlefield, Jean Stinnette and Sennell Carlos; one brother; and one sister. He was an Army veteran and a Navy veteran. He worked as a deputy sheriff and master electrician. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
PERALES SR., MANUEL PERALES SR.
80, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the same church. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Escolostica; his sons, Manuel Perales Jr., Angel Perales, Antonio Perales, Carlos Perales and Joe Perales; his daughters, Gloria Perales, Maria Perales, Anita Perales, Fabiana Perales, Josefa Perales, Margarita Perales and Yvonne Perales; 26 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his sons, Pablo Perales and Henry Perales. He was retired from the El Paso Electric Co. after 35 years of service and was a Navy veteran who served during World War II. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West.
El Paso Times -January 4 2000
PEREZ, GOMECINDO JESUS
77, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in Santo Niño Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Felix G.; his daughters, Margarita Narvaez and Martha Lilia Fernandez; and four grandchildren. He was a laborer with Phelps Dodge for 31 years and he was an Army veteran who served during World War II.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
PICKARD, MARY E. SINGLETON
49, of El Paso and formerly of Dallas died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home Central, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Phillips Chapel-CME Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Shanon Henderson; three grandchildren; her father, James Singleton; two brothers; and one sister. She was a data entry operator for Image Bank.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
SANCHEZ, FLORENCIA ROCHA
95, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Santos Salas and Jose Benito Salas; and her daughters, Lupe Pimental, Virginia Mata and Chavela Olivas. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home Central.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
TORRES, MARIA
90, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. No services are planned. Survivors include her sons, Guillermo Torres and Hector Torres; her daughters, Bertha Alicia Clark and Velia Hernandez; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a seamstress and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000
VARGAS, JUAN
86, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Funeral Home Chapel, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe; his sons, Ernestino Vargas, Ruperto Vargas, Jesus Vargas, Juan Vargas and Gumaro Vargas; his daughters, Antonia Vargas, Teresa Vargas, Guadalupe Vargas, Alice Vargas and Flor Vargas; 36 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was a laborer and lived in El Paso for 12 years.
El Paso Times - January 4 2000

AHL, KENNETH NILS
a computer software engineer and an Army veteran, died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. He was 71 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Joy; his son, David K. Ahl; his daughter, Deborah A. Ahl Keller; and his grandchildren, Megan, Chelsea, Jaimi and David-John. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Luke United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Association. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
ARREOLA, MIGUEL
47, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Francis Cabrini Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elvia; his sons, Miguel Arreola Jr., Ricardo Arreola and Alejandro Arreola; his daughter, Elvia Arreola; one brother; two sisters; and one grandchild. He was an electronics technician and lived in El Paso for three years.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
BINEGAR, HALDEN H.
81, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Edith J.; his sons, Scott W. Binegar and Alan H. Binegar; and three grandchildren. He was an INS deportation officer and a World War II veteran. He was an El Paso resident since 1941. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 5005 Love, El Paso, TX 79922, or to the U.S. Border Patrol Museum and Memorial Library, 4315 Trans Mountain Road, El Paso, TX 79924.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
DICKSON, RUTH R.
93, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Pro Cathedral Church of St. Clement. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Dale Johnson; her sister, Mary R. Purdy; her nephew, Bill Purdy; three grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Charles, and her son, Robert Kay Marshall Dickson. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 58 years. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Clement Church or a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
DURAN JR., EMILIO C.
28, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Manuela C.; his brothers, Manuel C. Duran, Mariano C. Duran, Carlos C. Duran and Jesus C. Duran; and his sisters, Pilar Vasquez, Juana Calderon and Teresa D. Duran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
GENTRY, HUGH EDWIN
71, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Hugh E. Gentry Jr. and Michael Gentry; his brothers, Charles Reid Gentry and Lloyd Gentry; his sisters, Jane A. Bailey and Eugenia F. Bigler; and several grandchildren. He was retired from the engineering department of Mountain States Telephone and was an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
GONZALEZ, CELIO
70, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:45 a.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina M.; his mother, Cornelia Aranda; his son, Benito C. Gonzalez; his daughters, Gloria Ann Quesada, Josefina C. Orozco, Bertha Garcia, Alicia Ramirez and Eva C. Gonzalez; four brothers; two sisters; nine grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was self-employed and was an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 5 2000
HINOJO, CECILIA G.
57, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Pablo; her sons, Paul Hinojo Jr., Hector Hinojo, Robert Hinojo and Johnny Hinojo; her daughters, Bertha Salgado and Rosemary Sanchez; six brothers; and two sisters; and 14 grandchildren. She worked for Levi Strauss & Co. and was an El Paso resident since 1955. Memorial contributions may be made to Love of Christ Ministries, 1605 Paul Harney, El Paso, TX 79936.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
HUITRON, JOSE GUADALUPE
70, of Juárez died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Visitation and prayer service will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in El Buen Pastor Church. Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery-Santa Teresa. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Margarito Huitron and Eduardo Almanza; his daughters, Hilaria Campa and Rosa Huitron; two brothers; one sister; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was a job site supervisor for a home construction company and a lifelong Juárez resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
MARTINEZ, EMMA G.
61, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in San Jose Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Eduviges Garcia; her son, Martin Martinez; and her sisters, Elvira G. Villegas and Maria De Jesus Molinar. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
MENDOZA, MARIA
88, of El Paso died Tuesday Jan. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 1 p.m. Prayer service will be at 1:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by several grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
MISQUEZ, NICOLAS
85, of Fabens died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Frances Lopez and Alicia DeAnda; two brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was a retired welder and a lifelong Fabens resident.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
MONTES, IGNACIO "NACHITO"
51, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Rosa Gallardo Montes; his daughter, Crystal Anne Montes; his brothers, Conrado Montes, Agustin Montes and Richard Montes; his sister, Rose Diane Tate; six nephews; and four nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Conrado V. Montes, and his brother, Miguel "Mike" Montes. He was an insurance salesman and a Navy veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ignacio Montes Scholarship Fund at Cathedral High School.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
MONTES, MARIA S.
71, OF SUNLAND PARK DIED TUESDAY JAN. 4, 2000. FUNERAL Mass will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Mario A. Montes and Carlos Berumen; her daughters, Laura P. Montes, Rebecca M. Montes and Maria C. Montes; two brothers; three sisters; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in Sunland Park for nine years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
NAVARRO, ENRIQUETA V.
68, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 3, 2000. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today in El Pescador Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Teotulo; her sons, Peter Navarro, Ted Navarro, Juan Navarro, David Navarro, Enrique Navarro, Victor Navarro, Uriel Navarro, Bernardo Navarro and Arturo Navarro; her daughters, Nellie Antuna, Irma Lechuga, Ana Cleto, Gloria Navarro, Maribel Torres and Dolores Navarro; three brothers; one sister; 33 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
SILVER, ISADORA ROSE
100, of El Paso died Thursday Dec. 30, 1999. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include include her sons, Ronald Lee John Silver and George Pritchard Silver; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Flora Charles. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
SILVER, ISADORA ROSE
66, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Elsie G. Simmons; his sons, David Wayne Simmons and James R. Simmons; and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Nell. He was a Vietnam War Army veteran and was an El Paso resident since 1973.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000
SMOAK, SAMUEL WILLIAM
78, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Center Chapel 1 in Fort Bliss. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosetta H.; his sons, Keith Smoak and Sidney Smoak; one sister; three grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired Army chief warrant officer and lived in El Paso 30 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6491, El Paso, TX 79906.
El Paso Times - January 5 2000


SELL, CHARLENE YVONNE
founder and owner of the Indian Jewelry Counter at the Cattleman's Steakhouse in Fabens, died Wednesday Jan. 5, 2000. She lived in El Paso for 54 years. Survivors include her husband, Harry John; her daughter, Sharon Lynn Webb; her son, Michael R. Sell; four grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
BARRAGAN, RICARDO
57, of El Paso died Wednesday Jan. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the same church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his sons, Juan Ricardo Barragan and Richie Barragan; and his daughters, Maria Elena Barragan and Christina Barragan. He was a teacher at Bowie High School and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -January 6 2000
BELL, HARRIETT P.
79, of El Paso died Tuesday Jan. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy; her son, Craig R. Guest; her daughter, Robyn E. Guest; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a retired executive secretary from Cooper-Trent Engineering Instrument Co., with 25 years of service. She lived in El Paso for two years.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
CHAIDEZ, HERMAN
65, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 3, 2000. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Friday in the same church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Frances; his mother, Guadalupe Chaidez; his son, Daniel Chaidez; his daughters, Gloria Rincon and Irene Garcia; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five brothers; and four sisters. He was a supervisor at Beaumont Army Medical Center and a lifelong El Paso resident. He was also an Army veteran and served during the Korean War. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
DIAZ, JOSEFINA
90, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Julio Diaz; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso all her life.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
DURAN JR., EMILIO C.
72, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Manuela C. Duran; his brothers, Manuel C. Duran, Mariano C. Duran, Carlos C. Duran and Jesus C. Duran; and his sisters, Pilar Vasquez, Juana Calderon and Teresa D. Duran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
HAYDEN, CLAUDE HUBERT
83, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 3, 2000. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maxine; his sons, Jeffery Hayden and Warde Hayden; his daughter, Susan Mullins; one grandchild; one great- grandchild; and one brother. He was the owner of a machine shop and lived in El Paso for 19 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
JENNINGS, FERN
89, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her son, Michael Jennings; her daughter, Colleen Leonard; her stepchildren, Ivan Jennings, Jerry Jennings, Catherine Sirrine, Patricia Reidhead and Rebecca Speirs; 29 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson. She managed the Popular Dry Goods Photograph Studio and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to El Paso Hospice, 3901 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
LEYVA SR., NORBERTO
79, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday in San Juan Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Romelia V.; his sons, Norberto Leyva Jr., Tomas Leyva and Ruben C. Leyva; two grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. He was retired from Phelps Dodge Refinery and was a World War II Army veteran. He lived in El Paso 52 years.
El Paso Times -January 6 2000
LUGO, MANUELA
86, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 24, 1999. Services will be private. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Maria A. Franco; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
MCENROE, DOROTHY ANN (WHITE)
63, of El Paso died Tuesday Jan. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert F. "Bob"; her son, Robert F. McEnroe; his daughters, Ann McEnroe and Catherine McEnroe-Fowler; six grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. She was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
REGALADO, JOHN L.
73, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Hope Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Emma M.; his son, Patricio Regalado; his stepson, Arthur Rodriguez; his daughters, Mary Sida and Ana Jinesta; his stepdaughters, Annette Rodriguez and Sukie Brockman; 10 grandchildren; and one sister. He was a retired security guard for Hernandez Security and lived in El Paso for 14 years. He was a Navy veteran and served during the Korean War.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
RODRIGUEZ, JUAN MANUEL
42, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at noon. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include many family members and friends. He was a forklift driver for a warehouse and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 6 2000
TRUJILLO, ROBERT "BOBBY" 46,
of Socorro died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Kitty; his mother, Sara M. Trujillo; his brothers, Samuel Trujillo Jr., Eugene Trujillo, Jose Trujillo and Miguel Trujillo; and his sisters, Irma Chavez, Nora Rodriguez and Maggie Gomez. He was retired from the city of El Paso after 18 years of service and lived in Socorro all of his life.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000
VIRAMONTES, JESUS M.
91, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Raquel; his sons, Julio Cesar Viramontes, Armando Viramontes and Ricardo Viramontes; his daughter, Hilda Thompson; two brothers; one sister; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a general construction worker and lived in El Paso for 53 years. Memorial contributions may be made to K.C. 6914 Jesus Viramontes Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 11003, El Paso, TX 79995.
El Paso Times -January 2000
WORSHAM, FRANK MACHELL
68, of El Paso died Friday Dec. 31, 1999. Memorial service will be at noon Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Survivors include his wife, Irislynne; his son, Douglas Worsham; his daughter, Cathy Starr; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his son, Ross Allen. He founded the Worsham Steel Co. in 1977. He was a Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. He lived in El Paso for 37 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901.
El Paso Times - January 6 2000

FIGUEROA, CARMEN M.
a bookbinder for a print shop, died Thursday Jan. 6, 2000. She had received a certificate of appreciation from former President Reagan for the 6,000 volunteer hours of work she performed through the Red Cross Volunteer Program. She was 85 and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her daughters, Sylvia A. Camanez and Armida McGough; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one half brother. She was preceded in death by her son, Pedro Alberto Bueno. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Memorial contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association.
El Paso Times -January 7 2000
BENCOMO, Consuelo G.,
77, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Salvador Bencomo and Miguel Bencomo, and her sister Maria Luisa Ocampo. She was an office clerk and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 7 2000
BORUNDA, Soledad,
92, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in San Ignacio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Maria Guadalupe Hernandez and Eustolia Rodriguez; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Maria De Jesus Hernandez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso 52 years.
El Paso Times - January 7 2000
DE LA O, Eugenio,
82, of Fabens died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. in Templo Elim Assembly of God. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. in Fabens Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Graciela Herrera; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother. He was a construction worker and lived in Fabens for 45 years. Arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary.
El Paso Times - January 7 2000
GALVIN, Eulalia Rose,
89, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today in St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bernard Galvin, and many nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -January 7 2000
GLASSBROOK, Ray L.,
89, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his daughters, Patsy Mosley, Evelyn Cochran, Jessica Elliott and Noemi Tams; his son, Richard Hardin; 13 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Noemi. He was a former chief building inspector for the city of El Paso and lived in El Paso 52 years.
El Paso Times - January 7 2000
HERNANDEZ, Ramon G.,
78, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Antonia; his sons, Henry Hernandez and Martin Hernandez; his daughters, Patricia Orona and Margie Alba; his step-children; Carmen Duarte, Guadalupe Chavez and Gregorio Escalante; and three grandchildren. He worked for the University of Texas at El Paso and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 7 2000
LUGO, Enrique, 78,
of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leonor; his sons, Jose Luis Lugo, Gabriel Lugo, Miguel Angel Lugo and Leonardo Lugo; his daughters, Maria Christina Yanez, Rosa Velia Solano, Susana Prieto and Cecilia Lugo; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was a retired construction worker and lived in El Paso 50 years.
El Paso Times - January 7 2000
MAHLE, Dottie,
83, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 19, 1999). Services already took place. Survivors include her brother, J.C. Hillin Jr., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Helen L. Mahle. She was a lifelong Fabens resident. Arrangements were by Hampton Valley Mortuary in Fabens.
El Paso Times - January 7 2000
Molina, Mariana H.
93, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 2 p.m. Survivors include her son, Roberto Molina; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 7 2000
Novoa, Consuelo
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jesus Alvarado; her daughter, Rosa Alvarado; one brother; and five nephews. She lived in El Paso 54 years.
El Paso Times -January 7 2000
RAMIREZ, Francisco "Frank",
36, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in All Saints Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Francisco Ramirez Jr., Phillip Ramirez and Joshua Ramirez; his daughter, Irene Ramirez; one brother; and three sisters. He was an electrician assistant and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 7 2000
Rivera-Corona, David Enrique
infant son of Mariana Corona and Mario Rivera, died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m to 2 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with the funeral at 1:30 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 7 2000
Sandoval, Elena V.
77, of Plano, Texas, and formerly of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Salvador Sandoval, Porfirio Sandoval, Jose Sandoval, Reyes Sandoval, Juan Sandoval, Lazaro Sandoval, Alberto Sandoval, Mike Sandoval and Rafael Angel Sandoval; her daughters, Elena Sandoval, Mercedes Prieto, Anita del Palacio and Elizabeth Sandoval; 23 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one brother. She was a homemaker.
El Paso Times -January 7 2000
Uranga, Aurora 77,
of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her sons, Jesus Uranga and Gilbert Uranga; and her daughters, Socorro Marquez, Concepcion Herrera, Maria Rivera, Aurora Herrera, Elvira Solis, Margarita Ortega, Yolanda Montoya, Leticia Carlos and Patricia Uranga. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso 53 years.
El Paso Times -January 7 2000
Velasquez, Gloria
71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Roman Velasquez, Roberto Velasquez and Manuel Velasquez; her daughters, Helen Velasquez, Angelina de la Cruz and Adela Velasquez; and eight grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 7 2000

Arzaga, Sara G.
79, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation was from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jesus E.; her son, Jesus E. Arzaga Jr; her daughter, Maria Sarah Arzaga; four brothers; one sister; three grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident for 38 years.
El Paso Times - January 8 2000
Chavez, Guadalupe B.
74, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday in Mission Funeral Home, and rosary will be at 11:45 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, George Reyna, Enrique Salvador Reyna and Oscar Wright Flores; her daughter, Mary Helen Alvarez; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 8 2000
Gallegos, Maria Luisa
85, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999). Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Survivors include her son, Carlos Romero; two brothers; three sisters; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blas. She was a homemaker and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by White Hurst Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 8 2000
Leal, Concepcion
86, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Victor Nevarez and Jesus Nevarez; her daughter, Estella Tagle; 33 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 8 2000
Ramirez, Francisco "Frank"
36, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in All Saints Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Margarita V. Ramirez; his sons, Francisco Ramirez Jr., Phillip Ramirez and Joshua Ramirez; his daughter Irene Ramirez; one brother; and three sisters. He was an electrician assistant and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - January 8 2000
Rivas, Jose M.
82, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 8 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elvira; his sons, Richard Rivas, Fred Rivas and George Rivas; his daughters, Janet Rivas and Carol Rivas; and his sister, Maria Rivas. He was a barber and a World War II veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 8 2000
Sheets, Marina Rivera
58, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, and from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James S.; her mother, Esperanza Mendoza; her daughters, Melissa Sheets and Yvonne Sheets; stepson, Jack Sheets; two brothers; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 35 years.
El Paso Times - January 8 2000
Stendahl, Denise M.
44, of Anthony, N.M., died Monday (Jan. 3, 2000). Services will be in Independence, Wis. Survivors include her parents, William and Joanne Keig Rutledge; and her daughter, Renee Webb. She was a longtime Anthony resident.
El Paso Times - January 8 2000
Wren, Bobby Joe
70, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; his sons, Robert Allen Wren, Melvin Russell Wren, and Lee Roy Wren; his daughter, Marilyn M. Taylor; his brother, Worth S. Wren; his sister, Evelyn Ashey; nine grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was a retired operator delivery man for Southern Pacific Pipeline and a Navy veteran. He was also on the board of directors for Parks and Recreation and lived in El Paso for 41 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkland High School Athletics. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 8 2000

Crain, Wilma Mabry
a homemaker, died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). She was 91 and lived in El Paso for 11 years. Survivors include her son, Charles Crain; her daughter, Betty Crain Wilson; her brother, Robert Mabry; her grandchildren, Rodney Crain and Melissa Crain; a brother and several nephews and nieces. Memorial service will be in Roswell, N.M. Memorial contributions may be made to any cancer foundation or to Hospice of El Paso.
El Paso Times -January 9 2000
Camacho, Ramon A.
80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria M.; his sons, James Camacho and Ray Camacho Jr.; his daughters, Teresa Holguin, Sophie Salaiz and Rachel Tomas; one sister; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dolores Camacho. He was a retired warehouse worker and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Davis, Wayne Allen
45, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mi-cha Davis; his brother, Larry Davis; his sisters, Joyce Roe and Rhonda Fry. He was a fire protection technician and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 12 years.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Dunscombe, Ruth S.
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Jennie D. Cavender; her brother, John Slichter; her sister, Eva Jameson; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several other family members. She was a retired office worker and lived in El Paso for 42 years.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Gonzalez, Maria L.
88, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Francisca Arambula, Martha Gonzalez, Hortencia Marquez and Soledad Barraza; 26 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 34 great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Gonzalez, Reynaldo
67, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Hortencia B.; his sons, Hector, Jose, Juan and Danny; his daughters, Matilde and Gina; four brothers; two sisters; 14 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was an Air Force veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Gutierrez, Maria
72, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her family and friends. She was a cafeteria cook for El Paso Independent School District and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Hickman, Josefina
91, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her stepdaughter, Doris Hodges; and her brother, Manuel Rios. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace H.; and her brother, Mauro Juan Rios. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 11 years.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Lara, Alberto 46,
of San Elizario died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, and rosary at 7 p.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his mother, Rufina Lara; his sons, Alberto Lara Jr., Daniel Lara and Omar Lara; his daughter, Raquel Lara; two brothers; and seven sisters. He was a farmer and lived in San Elizario for 20 years.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Martinez, Rita
44, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Renato; her sons, Omar Camacho and Abraham Martinez; her daughter, Minerva Acosta; four brothers; eight sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Gerald R. Richardson, 81, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery at a time pending. Survivors include his wife, Joyce R.; his brother, Earl J.Richardson; and his sisters, Ruth Green and Ruby Heron. He was an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa, Suite 9, El Paso 79902.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Rico, Salvador
75, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church, with burial at 10 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Adela; his sons, Salvador Rico Jr., Carlos Naunes, Guillermo Tarin, Bill Calvillo, Rudy Tarin and Jesus Calvillo; his daughter, Irene Ortega; 28 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was retired from Asarco and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Salas-Ramirez, Jose Eduardo
20, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jose Angel and Gloria Elodia Salas; his fiancee, Sonia Lopez; his brothers, Jose Angel Salas Jr., Jose Alberto Salas and Jose Ernesto Salas; his sister, Zenia Salas; two grandmothers, and several other family members. He was a private first class in the Army.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
West, Judy Marie
58, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 23, 1999). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Kevin West; her daughter, Kelli Brown; her brothers, Randy Kelly, Vernon W. Kelly and James E. Kelly; and one grandchild. She was a retired secretary and a Navy veteran. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Society. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000
Ybarra, Evangelina
63, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. She is survived by her cousin, Julio Lopez. She was a retired operator for Garment Manufacturing Co.
El Paso Times - January 9 2000

Hooten, Edward Joseph
an Army veteran and Deming political leader, died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). He served in the Army Air Corps and was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant and rated as a pilot. He was eventually transferred to the Deming Army Air Field in 1943 as an instructor and served as a B-17 pilot until his discharge in 1945. He stayed in Deming and was appointed as clerk and treasurer of Deming. He helped reorganize the New Mexico National Guard and served as the commander of the Deming unit until he was called to active duty in 1950 for the Korean War. After serving in Korea for two years, he returned to his position with the city. In 1957, he was appointed as the first Deming city dministrator and served in that capacity for many years. In 1968, he was promoted to brigadier general and assigned as the assistant adjutant general of the state of New Mexico. He retired from the New Mexico National Guard as a major general after 37 years of service. During his career, he received many civilian and military honors. Survivors include his wife, Isabelle; his sons, Carl Hooten, Joe Hooten, James Hooten, Pat Hooten and Tom Hooten; his daughters, Kay Jenkins, Anna Milo, Carol Rodriguez and Lisa Brown; 28 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. today in Baca's Funeral Chapel. Prayer vigil will be at 7 p.m. today in Holy Family Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the same church. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Alvarez, Ramon Mendez
78, of La Union, N.M., died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home West, with prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa. Survivors include his sons, Ramon "Dosi" Alvarez and Joe Alvarez; his daughters, Loretta Alvarez and Barbara Paz; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ines G. He was a retired farmer and U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector. He also was a Navy veteran. He lived all his life in La Union. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Arellano, Angelo
infant son of Guido and Esperanza Arellano, died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Funeral Mass of the Angels is pending for Tuesday at a post chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his paternal grandparents, Guido Arellano and Grace Monge; his maternal grandparents, Luis and Esperanza Alarcon; his brother, Gaincarlos Arellano; and his sister, Nadia Vera. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Barton, Vinsant W.
46, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass. Funeral is pending for Wednesday at Visitor's Chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Joseph Barton; his daughters, Donica Cola and Shaylea Whited; his parents, Andrew L. Barton and Aleathia Patridge; his stepfather, Joe Haley; his paternal grandmother; and two brothers. He was a security guard and an Army veteran who served during the Vietnam war. He lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Bentley, William L.
74, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Graveside service will be at at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Gladys L.; his son, William Bentley Jr.; his stepsons, Stephen Dobi and Kevin Dobi; his stepdaughters, Sherry Arrasmith, Gail Hug, Lorri Lister, and Denis Groesbeck; seven step-grandchildren; and five great-stepgrandchildren. He was a retired major with the Air Force and served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. He lived in El Paso for six years. Memorial contributions may be made in a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Bullock, Warren Terry
55, of the El Paso area died Monday (Dec. 20, 1999). Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home West. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his first wife, Martha Alicia Perez; his second wife, Leticia Castillo; his daughter, Alyn Bullock; and his sons, Warren Terry Bullock Jr., Larry Charles Bullock and Alan Bullock. He was formerly the executive director of tourism at the Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau and an Army veteran. He lived a long time in the El Paso area.
El Paso Times -January 10 2000
Carrillo, Liduvina P.
93, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesus E. Carrillo, Raul A. Carrillo and Jaime F. Carrillo; her daughters, Herlinda Ortiz, Sabina Moeller, Josefina Montoya and Olga Y. Martin; 30 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and one brother. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Davis, Wayne Allen
45, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Micha Davis; his mother, Lillian Davis; his brother, Larry Davis; and his sisters, Joyce Roe and Rhonda Fry. He was a fire protection technician and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 12 years. Memorial contributions may be made to La Paz Funeral Home to defray funeral costs.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Gonzales, Herminia
62, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in San Jose Funeral Home Chapel, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Victor Chavez and Ralph Gonzales; three brothers; and six sisters. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Milam, Michael Clay
24, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home Central, with prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe Irma; his sons, Michael Clay Milam Jr. and Alec Milam; his parents, Sam Jose and Irma Milam; his brothers, Sam Milam Jr., Jim Milam, and John Milam; his sisters, Carmen M. Milam, Patricia Milam Banuelos, Lisa Stephens and Ana Martinez. He was the contractor for a construction company and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Padilla, Rafael
69, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 6 p.m. today in San Francisco Javier Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eva V.; and the mother of his children, Mercedes Revercomb; his sons, Rafael Padilla Jr., Luis Padilla, Guillermo Padilla, Antonio Padilla, Jose Padilla and Richard Padilla; his daughters, Rosamaria P. Runsthrough, Leticia P. Torres, Cathy P. Rodriguez, Patricia Padilla and Anna Karina Valdez; one sister; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a heavy machine operator for the El Paso street department and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -January 10 2000
Tafoya, Julia E.
88, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 31, 1999). Survivors include her sister and several nieces and nephews. She was a retired clerk for the railroad and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Therriault, Frankie C.
78, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Gay DeMars; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H.; her son, John L. Therriault; and her daughter, Margaret T. Foster. She was a nurse and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of her and her children in lieu of flowers to Loretto Academy, 1300 Hardaway, El Paso, TX, 79903.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Urbina, Guadalupe "Tata"
75, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Laura C.; his sons, Robert Urbina, Rudolph Urbina, Randolph Urbina and Ronald Urbina; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother. He was a warehouseman for the civil service and a World War II Navy veteran. He lived all his life in El Paso.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Vega, Aurora "Granma Yoya"
94, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Bertha Martinez and Dolores Garcia; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Waterhouse, Robert Lawrence "Larry" Jr
of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home West. Family members will be there from 6 to 8 p.m. to greet friends. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Robert Lawrence Waterhouse III; his mother, Ruby Maye Waterhouse; and four sisters. His wife, Roberta Elizabeth, also died Friday. He was preceded in death by his daughter, April Elizabeth Waterhouse; and his father, Robert Lawrence. He was a Marine Corps veteran and lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
WATERHOUSE, ROBERTA ELIZABETH
46, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home West. Family members will be there from 6 to 8 p.m. to greet friends. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Robert Lawrence Waterhouse III; one brother; and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Robert Lawrence "Larry" Jr., also died Friday. She was preceded in death by her daughter, April Elizabeth Waterhouse; and her parents, Robert and Margaret Taylor. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 10 2000
YEARWOOD, NANCY ANN
of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home East. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Francis E.; her sons, James Alan Yearwood and John Vickers Yearwood; her daughters, Annette Luriene Yearwood and Johnette Cecelia Yearwood; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three sisters. She was a business owner and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 10 2000
Loya, Louis Arnoldo
a computer analyst, died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). He lived in El Paso for 45 years. Survivors include his father, Ramon Loya Jr.; his brothers, Jesus R. Loya and Carlos E. Loya; and his sister, Maria E. Bratten. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esperanza J. Loya. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, with memorial service immediately following. Burial will be private.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Allen, Zula Zon
97, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Yandell. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home-Dyer. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Aneta R. Stovall and Noble L. Ragan Jr.; her stepdaughter, Marie Simmons; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Noble L. Ragan and Mose Allen. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church, 11860 Rojas, El Paso, TX 79936.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Brown, John Edwin
80, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Stella Brown. He was a World War II veteran and lived in El Paso for 27 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Farley, Quincy Dow
65, of Elephant Butte died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Quincy Farley II, Mitchell Farley and Trevor Farley; and six grandchildren. He was a retired telephone installer and a Navy veteran.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Garcia, David B.
74, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in San Jose Mission. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary M.; his sons, Daniel M. Garcia, Rafael M. Garcia and George M. Garcia; his daughter, Elizabeth Bustamante; three brothers; four sisters; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, David Luis Garcia. He was a retired truck driver and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Gonzalez, Jesus M.
69, of San Elizario died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in San Elizario Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jesus Gonzalez Jr. and Eduardo Gonzalez; his daughters, Martha Ortega and Maria Payan; two brothers; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reyes L. He was retired from the civil service and was a lifelong San Elizario resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Gonzalez, Reynaldo
67, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Concepcion S. Gonzalez; his wife, Hortencia B.; his sons, Hector, Jose, Juan and Danny; his daughters, Matilde and Gina; four brothers; two sisters; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an Air Force veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Gutierrez, Jesus
56, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, with rosary at 11 a.m., in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Corpus Christi Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda; his sons, Jesus, Miguel Angel, Juan Carlos and Jose Luis; his daughters, Laura Elizabeth, Sylvia, Teresa and Bertha Patricia; and 10 grandchildren. He worked for Levi Strauss and Co. and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Jody, Lana Larue
59, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, with memorial service at 6:30 p.m., in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Survivors include her daughter, Laurie Godwin; her son, Orbie "T.J." Nabb; and eight grandchildren. She was a sales clerk for a retail store and lived in El Paso for 24 years.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Marquis, William F.
69, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Roberta J.; his son, William Walker Marquis; his daughters, Katholyn Iseminger and Debora Dent; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Sevin Marquis. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 42 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center, 1515 Holcomb Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Mayans, Magdalena
93, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Via Maria Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. Survivors include her nephew, Robert Grajeda; and her niece, Cathy Grajeda. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Via Maria Home for the Aged, 920 S. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79901. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Mesa, Aida Esther
50, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Candido S. Mesa; and her sisters, Cecelia Rivera and Diane Jordan. She was a student and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Nelson, Glenn E.
87, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2000). Memorial Mass will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, Minn., at a later date. Survivors include several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. He was a retired chief clerk for Pacific Fruit Express Co. and was an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 49 years. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Ocon, Jose "Tito"
87, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in La Paz Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Manuela; his son, Juan Ocon; his daughters, Hermelinda Avila, Maria Valenzuela, Yolanda De La Paz and Teresa Ocon; two brothers; one sister; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was a laborer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Ortiz II, Jose "Joey" Santos
4, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jose Santos Ortiz and Elida Yvonne Ortiz; and his grandparents, Benigna "Benny" Salinas and Fernando and Patricia Diaz.
El Paso Times -January 11 2000
Richardson, Gerald R.
81, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Joyce R.; his brother, Earl J. Richardson; and his sisters, Ruth Green and Ruby Heron. He was an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa, Suite 9, El Paso, TX 79902. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000
Rodriguez, Francisco "Panchito"
61, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today,with rosary at 6:30 p.m., in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Velia; his sons, Marco, Kiko and Jose; his daughters, Cindy, Patty, and Olga; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a supervisor for Levi Strauss and Co. and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Barron, Tom W.
79 a retired engineer with Shell Oil Co., died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). He was a World War II and Korean War veteran and he was a longtime El Paso resident. He was 79. Survivors include his wife, Gelane M.; one brother; and five sisters. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times -January 12 2000
Atkins, Loney Anita
79, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Grace United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lynn C.; her daughter, Tamara Anita Roberson; two grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. She was a bookkeeper with Franklin Electric and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Breacher, Greg Scott
also known as Gregorio Smith, 51, died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Survivors include his son, Omar Breacher; his parents, Harold and Georgia Breacher; and friends, Benjamin Rodriguez and Joe Nardine. He was an artist and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Connors, David John
49, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Survivors include his brothers, Greg Connors, Scott Connors, Jeff Connors and Kelly Connors; his sister, Wendy Gettel; and his parents, Mark and Helen Connors. He was a computer salesman. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Diaz, Trinidad G.
77, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Paulina; his sons, Manuel Diaz and Daniel Diaz; his daughters, Anita Daughtry and Maryann; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister. He was an X-ray technician and retired from the Army. He lived in El Paso for 35 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Dixon, H.L. "Slim"
79, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Park Hills Christian Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dottie Jensen; her children and grandchildren; his sons, Harry K. Dixon and Jim C. Dixon; his daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" McGuire; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth King. He was a retired cross-country truck driver and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Duran, Inez V.
70, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, David; her sons, David Duran Jr. and Daniel Duran; her daughters, Dora Baca and Darlene Duran; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her infant granddaughter, Chloe. She was a homemaker and retired from shipping and receiving with the Kmart Corp. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Greissinger, Paul James
85, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Survivors include his sons, William Greissinger and Jon Greissinger; his daughter, Paulette Brady; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother. He was a longtime El Paso resident and worked as a real estate broker. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Hernandez, Socorro
71, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her aunt, Haydee Bombela, and her cousins. She was a retired machine operator and lived in El Paso for 16 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association of El Paso, 1921 E. Yandell, El Paso, TX 79903.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Moe, Corey G.
29, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Funeral service will be Saturday in Buffalo, N.Y. Local services have already taken place. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca; his son, Stanley Moe; his daughter, Ellenor Moe; and his parents, Everett and Elaine Moe. He was a Patriot missile fire and control operator and served in the Army as a specialist at Fort Bliss. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Montes, Alonzo
50, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Marty and Sonia Montes; three grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. He was an artist and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Mora, Enrique (Henry) "Galleta"
72, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Ofelia Dominguez, Veronica M. Schnake, Antonia M. Charles and Rosie M. Marchant; seven grandchildren; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his son, Henry Aparicio. He was a construction worker and a Marine Corps veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Morrison, Robert K.
85, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Survivors include his niece, Cynthia Morrison. He was a veterinarian and served in the the U.S. armed forces. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Pagliaro, Socorro
80, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. Survivors include her daughter, Delia P. Gardea; two grandchildren; one brother; and four sisters. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Rodriguez, Eduardo F.
64, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. today and will continue Thursday in Avenida del Carmen No. 921 in Ascención, Chihuahua, Mexico, with rosary at 6 p.m. today. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in La Ascención del Señor Catholic Church in Ascención, Mexico. Burial will be in Panteon Municipal in Ascención. Survivors include his wife, Hortencia; his sons, Maziel Gabriel Rodriguez, Eduardo Joel Rodriguez and Rafael Guadalupe Rodriguez; his daughters, Zoila Ann Galan and Angela Mariana Castillo; and 17 grandchildren. He was a farm laborer and lived in El Paso for 13 years. Arrangements are by Del Carmen Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Ronquillo, Rodolfo
65, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe; his sons, Manuel Ronquillo, Dionicio Ronquillo, Martin Ronquillo, Ignacio Ronquillo and Jesus Ricardo Ronquillo,; his daughters, Martha Salinas, Guadalupe Neal, Lola Mesta and Teresa Ortega; 20 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was a retired crane operator for W.H. Silver and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000
Torres Jr., Joe S.
23, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Funeral will be Friday in San Fernando, Calif. Local services have already taken place. Survivors include his parents, Joe S. Torres Sr. and Rosie I. Cramberg; and many brothers and sisters. He was a Patriot missile operator and systems mechanic in the Army. He was a private first class and was stationed at Fort Bliss. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Holmes, Kevin Wayne
a marketing employee for Lawyers Title of El Paso, died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). He was a member of the board of directors of the El Paso Association of Builders and a member of the El Paso Association of Realtors. He was 34 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his parents, Gary and Edith Holmes and Sidney and Eddie Mounsey; his wife, Charlie Yvette; his son, Connor Paul Holmes; his daughter, Kelsey Elizabeth Holmes; his grandmother, Geneva Holmes; a brother; a sister; and a great-aunt. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brandon Paul Holmes. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rescue Mission.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Calderon, Abrana M.
71, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jose Calderon Jr.; her daughters, Alma Calderon, Blanca Calderon, Reina Calderon and Gloria Thomas; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Del Carmen Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Cera, Ruben
54, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Aurelia; his son, Saul Cera; his daughters, Veronica Cera and Elizabeth Cera; a brother; three sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a laborer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Chavez, Francisco P.
79, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sisters, Olivia Navarrette and Placida C. Poblano; 11 nephews and nieces; and 21 great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister, Manuelita Guevara. He was a bus driver and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Cogswell, Helen Stewart Lundy
75, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Westside Church of Christ. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Marguerite Jone Lunoy; her son, David Alton Cogswell; her daughters, Julia Cogswell Brown and Katherine Cogswell Swaller; one brother; and four grandchildren. She was a secretary and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Duchene, Aurelia
69, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, George Duchene Jr., Steve Duchene and Michael Duchene; her daughters, Sylvia Duchene, Patricia Duchene and Loretta Ortiz; one brother; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a retired food-service manager and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Felix, Gregorio
65, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be Friday in Holy Trinity Church, time pending. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Del Refugio; his son, Greg Felix; his daughters, Guadalupe Felix, Dora Felix, Ofelia Felix, Bertha Felix and Francis Felix; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was self-employed and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Felix, Horacio Silva
80, of El Paso and formerly of Juárez died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Services already took place in Capillas Jardines in Juárez. Survivors include his wife, Esther; his sons, Edmundo Silva, Horacio Silva and Ruben Silva; his daughter, Elia Silva; his brother, Humberto; his sisters, Elvira, Elia and Olivia; and several other relatives. He owned a service station and lived in El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Guevara, Angela Hernandez
71, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with funeral at 6 p.m. Survivors include her husband, Jose D.; her sons, Jose Angel Guevara and Luis Alfonso Guevara; and four grandchildren. She was a seamstress and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Karlsruher, Ralph
82, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Survivors include his wife, Melva; his sons, John Karlsruher, Jeffery Karlsruher and Judson Womble; his daughters, Sandra Boswell, Judith Kuncel, Sally Young and Dianne Himebaugh; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Ethel; and his brother, Charles Karlsruher. He was a comptroller for the El Paso public schools and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Lawyer, Grace I.
77, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Charles; her children, Karen Pettingill, Daniel Lawyer, Matthew Lawyer and Gracie Peters; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David Lawyer. She was retired from the U.S. civil service at Fort Bliss, where she was a chief contracting officer. She was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Metcalf, Warren J.
78, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with graveside service at 2:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lettie A.; his stepsons, Ernest Nelson, William Ballew, David Ballew and Steve Ballew; his stepdaughters, Sandra Corley and Debra Nalley; a sister; and several nephews and nieces. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He lived in El Paso for 14 years.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Pinedo, Julian
80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 8:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, with Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Larry Pinedo; his brothers, Jesse Pinedo and Alfonso Pinedo; his sisters, Emma Olivas and Beatrice Pena; and two grandchildren. He was a machinist mechanic and a World War II veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Prieto, Juana
84, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Yolanda Gomez and Gloria Villalpando; 21 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Romero, Alejandra
89, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Santo Niño De Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Pedro Romero and Froylan Romero; her daughters, Ofelia Gallegos, Elda Romero and Romelia Romero; two brothers; three sisters; 61 grandchildren; 128 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Guadalupe Dominguez and Enedina Romero. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Rozycki, Frank Ignacy
84, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Helen T.; his son, John A. Rozycki; his daughter, Frances Rozycki Morris; one brother; three grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was a dispatcher and a World War II and Korean War veteran. He lived in El Paso for 52 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Valley School, 8600 Winchester, El Paso, TX 79907.
El Paso Times -January 13 2000
Simmons, Elzia
97, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be Saturday in Fordyce, Texas. Burial will be in Fordyce Cemetery. He is survived by several nephews and nieces. He was retired from El Paso Natural Gas Co. and lived in El Paso for 71 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Lions Club International.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Vivar, Felipe
88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Evergreen East Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; his daughters, Arcelia V. Hernandez, Gloria Ruth Aguirre, Patricia Vivar, "Nena" Stearns and Yvonne Mitschlatis; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was self-employed.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Wardy, Olga Marusich
71, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Abraham Wardy; her brother, Sam Marusich Jr.; her sisters, Thelma M. Sitters, Mariana Salem and Yolanda M. Rey; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000
Wehner, Howard
82, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 31, 1999). Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Howard G. Wehner; his daughter, Janice Hungo; his sister, Anita Karaty; and four grandchildren. He was retired from Marcal Paper Co. in Paterson, N.J. and was a World War II veteran. He lived in El Paso for two years and was a former New Jersey resident. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Adams, Eldren Alvin
80, of El Paso died Wednesday Jan. 12, 2000. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 5800 Aladdin. Survivors include his wife, Clara M.; his son, Eddie Adams; his daughters, Carole Padgett and Carmen Wetzel; and six grandchildren. He lived in El Paso for 40 years and worked as a piano technician. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Adams, Jeffrey Richardson
48, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include his sister, Sherry Sturgis Adams, and his aunt Mozelle Printup. He was a repairman of film developing equipment and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for six years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home Central.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Anchondo, Salvador "Chavita"
47, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Saturday in San Ignacio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Salvador Anchondo Jr., Gabriel Cortez, Raymund Cortez and Vicente Anchondo; his daughter, Maria Gallardo; nine grandchildren; four brothers; and one sister. He was a machine operator at the Eureka Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Arreola, Ramon F.
of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his son, Ramon Arreola; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe G. He was an automobile mechanic and lived in El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Beauchamp, Elsie Geneva
86, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today in St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mission Park North on Fredericksburg Highway. Survivors include her sons, Stephen Parish Beauchamp and Dan Beauchamp; and three randchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fay. She lived for many years in towns throughout East Texas until she settled in El Paso 10 years ago with her son, Stephen Parish. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis National Research Foundation, 200 Oceangate, Ste. 440, Long Beach, CA, 90802. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Chandler, Marie Angnes
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Matthews Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son Frederick W. Nelan; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Joseph F. Nelan and Roy Chandler; her daughters, Barbara Van Winkle, Betsy Moore and Margaret Crail; and one granddaughter. She was a schoolteacher and a lifetime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Cummins, Helen Lucille
75, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert Francis; her son, Robert Francis Cummins Jr.; her daughters, Lorna Helen Escobar and Kathleen Frances Buhman; and 12 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Davis, Frank W.
69, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 3, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria de Los Angeles. He was an Army veteran and longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home Central.
El Paso Times -January 14 2000
DeLugo, Esperanza M.
77, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 8:45 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andres, Teofilo, Rafael, Edmundo and Jose Inocente Lugo; her daughters, Josefina Lugo and Esperanza Acosta; 22 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Felix, Gregorio
65, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. today in Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Del Refugio; his son, Greg Felix; his daughters, Guadalupe Felix, Dora Felix, Ofelia Felix, Bertha Felix and Francis Felix; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was self-employed and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Gipson, Mabel J.
of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her nieces, Dixie Thomas and Wanda Jefferis. She was a retired switchboard operator for Southwest General Hospital and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -January 14 2000
Kahn, Godfred F.
86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in B'Nai Zion Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Faye; his sons, Gary Kahn and Ronald Kahn; his daughters, Pat Simons and Marian Daross; one brother; one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a businessman in the retail industry and an Air Force veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Marroquin, Manuel S.
93, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Maria Luisa O.; his sons, Lupe Marroquin, David Marroquin, Manuel Marroquin, Luz Marroquin and Daniel Marroquin; his daughters, Petra Galarza, Martha Mendoza, Mary Marroquin, Cruz Marroquin and Ana Marroquin; 29 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. He was a retired vendor.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Mosley, Anne Lemin
93, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Survivors include her children, Bufred M. Mosley and William K. Mosley; four grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce B. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Ortiz, Ana
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Manuel Ortiz; her daughters, Margarita Romero, Beatriz Simentel and Petra Murillo; 26 grandchildren; eight grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Ramirez, Arturo
73, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Rita; his daughter, Sylvia Ramirez; two brothers; and two grandchildren. He was a baker and lived in El Paso for 13 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Rivera, Fernando
72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation and prayer service will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Maria Del Carmen; his son, Fernando Rivera; his daughters, Nancy Rivera, Patricia Rivera Delgado and Virginia Rivera Garcia; and 10 grandchildren. He was self-employed and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Ruiz, Rogelio A.
63, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jaime Cruz Ruiz and Herman Ruiz; his daughters, Gloria Ruiz, Mary Ruiz and Delia Ruiz; one brother; four sisters; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. He was a mill worker and lived in El Paso for 35 years.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Terrazas, Moises
59, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Estela; his sons, Waldo Terrazas and Jorge Terrazas; his daughters, Lilly Lujan and Clara Fernandez; one sister; and six grandchildren. He was a clothing salesman and lived in El Paso for 57 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000
Wagner, Carel G.
82, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Berta; his son, Donald Arthur Wagner; one brother; one sister; and three grandchildren. He was a lineman for Southwestern Bell and a retired Army master sergeant. He lived in El Paso for 38 years. Memorial contributions may be made to: Nurses Training 40th Thru 8th, 4724 Vulcan, El Paso, TX 79904.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Rathwick, Clyde William
an executive for the El Paso Natural Gas Co., died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). He worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 32 years in Houston and El Paso. He also had two books published on theology, taught Sunday school and was the inventor of an industrial device. He was a longtime El Paso resident and was 84. Survivors include his wife, Velma A.; his son, Ray William; his sister, Lorin Mandeville; four grandchildren; three nephews; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000
Berg, Sara Ida
87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday in B'Nai Zion Synagogue. Burial will be in B'Nai Zion Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack S. Survivors include her son, Tanny Berg; her daughter, Lee Chayes; two brothers; and five grandchildren. She was the owner of a wholesale business and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West.
El Paso Times -January 15 2000
Blanco, Rosalinda "Rosie" E.
42, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home East, with vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Miguel D.; her sons, Miguel A. Blanco and Martin Blanco; her daughters, Jacqueline Blanco and Veronica Blanco; her mother, Jesusita Escajeda; two sisters; and four brothers. She was a homemaker and a bilingual teacher in Farmington, N.M. She was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Castillo, Mema
90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with prayer at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Edna Morales and Elizabeth Castillo; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters. She was a housewife and lived in El Paso for 23 years.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000
Chandler, Marie Wilder Nelan
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Joseph F. Nelan Jr. and Frederick W. Nelan; her daughters, Barbara Van Winkle and Betsy Moore; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph F. Nelan and Roy Chandler; her daughter, Margaret Crail; one granddaughter; and a sister. She was a schoolteacher and a lived in Sherman, Texas. She was formerly of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Loretto Academy, 1300 Hardaway, El Paso, TX 79903. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000
Christopher, Deborah Kay
29, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Funeral will be at 3 p.m. today in Vista New Life Church, 4700 Leeds. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, S. Vicki and Norman Christianson; her brothers, Donald and Mark Evenson, and her sister, Christie Christopher- Jones. She was a graduate of Eastwood High School and won Miss Teen El Paso in 1989. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to her memorial fund by calling Vista New Life Church at 562-7100. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home East.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000
Estrada, Elvira Sanchez
80, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Merced Cemetery in Marfa. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Lou Moguel; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five sisters; and two brothers. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso. She was originally from Marfa. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000
Gonzalez, Tomasa
94, died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel, with rosary service to follow at 6 p.m. in San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in San Elizario Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Rogelio Vargas and Pablo Renteria; her daughter, Lydia Solis; four brothers; four sisters; 27 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; 47 great-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong resident of the Fabens area.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000
Leggett, Vernelia
62, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James E.; her daughter, Stacy Lynn Washington; five grandchildren; and four sisters. She was a teller at the Department of Defense Commissary and lived in El Paso all her life.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000
Moye, Helen Dorothy
88, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil "Chats." She was the previous owner of Valley Pest Control and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000
Sanchez, Cacique Santos
75, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Ysleta Mission, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Ysleta Mission. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther. Survivors include his son, Carlos Santos Sanchez; his daughter, Anita Lopez; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was the tribal chief - the highest position inside the tribe - of the Tigua Indian Tribe of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo. As the tribal chief, he was the titular head of the Tribal Council and responsible for all affairs of the tribe both traditional and nontraditional. Under his leadership, Speaking Rock Casino opened, and the tribe developed other business interests including Big Bear Oil Co. and the Running Bear Convenience Stores. He lived all his life in El Paso.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000
Sternau, Edith
87, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). A private service was planned. Survivors include her friend, Tim Clifford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sydney. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 31 years. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -January 15 2000

Rivas, Jose D.
84 a retired heating and air-conditioning business employee and a World War II veteran, died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). He was 84 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Irene, and several relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home- Montana. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Alcala, Jose G.
77, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Survivors include his sons, Jose Pilar Alcala, Rafael Alcala, Francis Xavier Alcala and Eduardo Alcala; his daughters, Maria Luisa Barron, Bertha Alcala, Josefina Alcala and Patricia Alcala; one brother; two sisters, 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. He was a dry-wall finisher and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 16 2000
Calderon, Anita
94, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Guardian Angel Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Maria C. Luera; her nephews, Fernando Luera, Rafael Luera and Antonio Luera; and her nieces, Maria L. Herrera, Antonia Chavez, Consuela Gonzalez and Trinidad Fernandez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Caporaso, Edward Paul
53, of Chaparral died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Survivors include his parents, Achille and Theresa Caporaso; his son, Shane Caporaso; his daughter, Kelly Caporaso; one brother, one sister; and a grandchild. He was a food-service manager. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2211 Norfolk, suite 825, Houston, TX 77098. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -January 16 2000
Estrada, Gabriel
21, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivorsinclude his parents, Jose and Juana Estrada; his grandparents, Pedro and Soledad Estrada and Pascuala Mendez; his brothers, Jose Angel Estrada and Erik Estrada; and his sister, Cecilia Estrada. He was a hotel caterer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Garcia, Evangelina
82, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Carlos Garcia Jr., Enrique Garcia and Cesar Garcia; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Garcia, Julia
87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Frank Garcia and Cuco Garcia; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She worked for the health department and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Greene, Angelina L.
60, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, William; her sons, Richard Clayton, Ron Clayton and Robert Clayton; her daughters, Debra Clayton and Mary Bernadette Clayton; one brother; four sisters; and 14 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Juen, Joanne W.
68, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Richard P.; her sons, Jim Bradley, Kevin Bradley, Greg Juen, Derek Juen and Nick Juen; her daughters, Lisa Juen and Hillary Juen; one brother; and 14 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 44 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic charities.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Lujan, Arturo
54, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Paul Lujan, Enrique Lujan, Mario Lujan and David Lujan; his daughter, Frances Lujan; nine grandchildren; and several other relatives. He was a custodian for the University of Texas at El Paso and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Oropeza, Esther G.
83, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesus Oropeza, Lalo Oropeza, Armando Oropeza and Francisco Oropeza; her daughter, Linda Villegas; one brother; one sister; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ricardo Garcia and Manuel Garcia. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Ponsolle, Bernice Rosalind
88, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Ponsolle. She was a secretary and lived in El Paso for four years.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Rodriguez, Angela Gomez
60, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Roberto; her sons, Michael Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez Jr., George Rodriguez and Jimmy Rodriguez; her daughter, Sylvia Rodriguez Hernandez; two brothers; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 16 2000
Torres, Jesus Maria
65, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Sergio Torres, Jorge Torres, Luis Torres, Ruben Torres and Jesus Torres; his daughters, Rosalva Torres, Lourdes De La O, Graciela Torres-Sumal and San Juana Torres; one brother; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a mechanic and lived in El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000
Vargas, Manuel
72, of Fort Hancock died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in St. Teresa Catholic Church, Fort Hancock. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Hancock Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Adelena; his sons, Jesse Vargas, Juan Vargas, Manuel Vargas Jr. and Francisco Javier Vargas; his daughters, Sara Murillo, Carolina Maese and Rosa Maria Cardona; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, six brothers and three sisters. He was a retired farmer and a lifelong Fort Hancock resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Craigo, Ernest Fay
85 a retired teacher and a former City Council representative, died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). He also was a World War II veteran. He was 85 and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, L. Kathleen; his son, William H. Craigo; his daughter, Candace F. Kraus; five sisters; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000
Garcia, Julia 87
of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Frank Garcia and Cuco Garcia; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She worked for the health department and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000
Juen, Joanne W.
68, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Richard P.; her sons, Jim Bradley, Kevin Bradley, Greg Juen, Derek Juen and Nick Juen; her daughters, Lisa Juen and Hillary Juen; one brother; and 14 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 44 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic charities.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000
Patino, Maria T.
94, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Gloria P. Vallejo and Josefina Patino; her nephews, George R. Minjarez and Ricardo Patino; and her niece, Maria O. Patino. She was a retired nurse and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000
Soto Jr., Maximo "Maxie"
27, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Maximo Sr. and Blanca Soto; his grandparents, Noema and James Whitaker and Guadalupe Soto; and his sister, Monica Soto. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jesus J. Soto. He was a Socorro High School graduate and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000
Tiscareno, Paula V.
63, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Armando C. Sr.; her sons, Manuel V. Tiscareno, Luis V. Tiscareno and Armando V. Tiscareno Jr.; her daughters, Irene Valtierra and Cynthia Tiscareno; three brothers; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 48 years.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000
Trillo, Luz A.
96, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Francisco Trillo and Gilberto Trillo; her daughter, Martha Bujanda; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 17 2000
Vandiver Jr., John Newton
84, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Catherine L.; his daughters, Sara Lee Payne and Carol Love; one sister; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was a supervisor for El Paso Natural Gas Company and was a Navy veteran. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 233 N. Mesa Hills Dr.; MD Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas; or the Tobin Park Building Fund, 9410 Roanoke, El Paso, TX 79924.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000

Morrison, Robert K.
85, a veterinarian, died Monday Jan. 10, 2000. He had veterinary practices in Michigan, Illinois, West Virginia and El Paso. He was retired from the Northeast Veterinarian Clinic. He also was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his niece, Cynthia Morrison; his nephew, David Morrison; and his grandnieces, Meaghan and Margaux. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000
Bulla, Robert M.
73, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with prayer service at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home Central. Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Irene; his daughter, Laura Rodriguez; three grandchildren; and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Bulla. He retired from AT&T as a radio technician and had lived in El Paso 40 years.
El Paso Times -January 18 2000
Diaz, Jose G.
87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Concepcion F.; seven grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was a laborer for the Texas Highway Department and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000
Orozco, Leonor
74, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. today, with prayer service at noon, in San Jose Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her sons, Jose Orozco, Jesus Orozco, Luciano Orozco, Leonel Orozco and Juan Javier Orozco; and her daughters, Maria C. Coldsnow, Maria Martha Orozco, Maria Inez Salas and Maria Isabel Vallez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000
Peticolas, Anita Walters
85, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Luke's Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Susan Peticolas Lahti and Anne Peticolas; her sons, Craig Peticolas, Ed Peticolas and Bob Peticolas; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. She was a homemaker and a native El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Hospice of VNA Circle of Hope.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000
Pugh, Roy Edward
41, died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Emily- Claire Kostrubala; his sisters, Karen Porter and Pam Whaley; his brothers, Charles Pugh, Richard Pugh and John Pugh; and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Butler. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Alban's Episcopal Church.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000
Reveles, Maria
86, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home East. Funeral Mass will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Felix Reveles, Alejandro Reveles and Joseph Rito Reveles; her sisters, Nicasia Reveles, Angelia Hernandez, Julia Guthrie, Paulina Jimenez, Jovita Padilla and Dominga Gonzalez; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000
Rutherford, Andrew G.
77, of Mesa, Ariz., died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Funeral and burial will be in Mesa. Survivors include his wife, Carol Sue; his sons, Andrew Rutherford Jr. and Justin Rutherford; his daughters, Cynthia Toliver, Karen Buechle and Carol Knoff; his brother, Samuel Rutherford; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a veteran and a retired upholstery shop owner. He lived in Mesa for 34 years. El Paso arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000
Sena, Jose Guillermo
94, of Canutillo died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church; the time is pending. Survivors include his son, Jose Sena; his daughters, Maria del Socorro Sena, Josefina S. Castaneda, Guadalupe S. Martinez and Maria Elena Castaneda; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great- grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Peyton Meat Co. and was a lifelong Canutillo resident.
El Paso Times -January 18 2000
Shoemaker, Lorene E.
78, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home East. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Scotsdale Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Jayne LaConti; her nephew, Billy C. Roach; one grandchild; and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Shoemaker. She was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000
Solis, Cruz S.
80, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Angelina G.; his sons, Juan G. Solis, Efrain G. Solis and Jorge Solis; his daughters, Imelda S. Galindro, Edelmira S. Armas and Yolanda S. Brown; 17 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and one brother. He retired from Phelps Dodge after 23 years of service and lived in El Paso for 45 years.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000
Sutton, James Charles
63, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral will be at noon Wednesday in St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Pamela; his children, Michael "Forest" Sutton, James "J.T." Sutton, Mary "Beth" Mulvey and Katherine "Jill" Aquino; his stepdaughter, Caitlin Callaham; and his sister, Jacqueline Wilk. He was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He lived in El Paso for 17 years.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000
Vite, Consuelo R.
80, of Clint died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home Carolina and from 5 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Clint Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Cruz Vite; her daughters, Mercedes Vite, Maria Vasquez, Lorenza Vite and Mary Vite; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florencio. She was a homemaker and lived in Clint for 55 years.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Balderrama, Guillermo
a shipping and receiving supervisor for Farah Clothing Manufacturing and an Army veteran, died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). He was 62 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Maria E.; his sons, Antonio Balderrama, Guillermo Balderrama Jr. and Alonso Balderrama; his daughters, Barbara Avalos, Maria E. Santillan and Laura Sena; one sister; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:45 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Church, with burial at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Banuelos, Roberto
68, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Sion Temple. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Alicia; his daughters, Lydia Bustamante, Lauren Banuelos and Roxanna A. Salazar; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a laborer in the gasoline industry and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Benavente, Ricardo Adolfo
62, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Cecilia; his sons, Ricardo Adolfo Benavente Jr., Eduardo Fabian Benavente and Luis Alberto Benavente; his daughters, Gloria Veronica Hernandez and Vickie Vargas; four brothers; five sisters; and 12 grandchildren. He was a retired operator for Levis Strauss Company and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Brewster Jr., Jack E.
81, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Memorial service will be from 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jim Brewster; his daughters, Debbie Brewster and Grace Pryomski; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony Brewster. He was a telephone technician and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for six years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Castillo, Sofia R.
infant daughter of Tobias O. and Raquel Castillo, died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her brother, Omar T. Castillo; and her sister, Cristina R. Castillo. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Montana.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Escarcega, Rachel
42, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her parents Rafael "Pilo" and Beatriz "Bea" Escarcega; her brothers, Rafael Escarcega Jr. and Richard Escarcega; her sisters, Romie Escarcega, Becky Villa, Ruth Newell, and Patricia Escarcega; four nephews; and one niece. She was a time and billing supervisor and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 2520 Silver, El Paso, TX 79930. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Gallardo, Beatriz L.
85, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Francisco Lopez; her sisters, Fidelia Rosales, Benigna Ocha, Guadalupe Muñoz and Carolina Sierra; 24 nephews; 15 nieces; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enrique C. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. br>El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Galvan, Petra Q.
91, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at 1 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2:45 p.m. Thursday in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Luis Galvan, Leopoldo Galvan and Humberto Galvan; her daughters, Martha Irene Galvan, Celia Culbreth, Magda Ortiz, Yolanda Toth, Graciela Campos and Gloria Lozano; 28 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Garcia, Amador
83, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Antonia; his brothers, Genaro Garcia, Fermin Garcia, Ricardo Garcia and Manuel Garcia; and his sisters, Marcela Garcia and Genoveva Garcia. He was a cinematographer and lived in El Paso for 12 years.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Haase, Michael Christopher
17, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Merchelle Haase; his grandparents, Calvin Charles and Ruth Haase and James David Stevens; and his brother, Steven Charles Haase. He was a senior at Franklin High School and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Nuñez, Luis
88, of San Elizario died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Mary Lou Nuñez, Beatriz Nuñez and Cecilia N. Rey; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria S. He was a farmer and worked for the Ysleta and San Elizario school districts. He was a lifelong San Elizario resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Reiger, Thomas J.
68, of El Paso and formerly of Millsboro, Del., died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Thor M. Stevenson; his sister, Alice Johnson; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an appliance salesman and a Korean War veteran. He lived in El Paso for two years.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Reveles, Maria
86, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her numerous nieces and nephews; her brothers, Felix Reveles, Alejandro Reveles and Joseph Rito Reveles; and her sisters, Nicasia Reveles, Angelia Hernandez, Julia Guthrie, Paulina Jimenez, Jovita Padilla and Dominga Gonzalez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Sanchez, Lorenzo "El Lore"
49, of Chaparral died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. and prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julia; his parents, Esteban and Isabel Sanchez; his sons, Juan Sanchez, Alfredo Sanchez and George Sanchez; his daughters, Claudia Sanchez and Sandy Ibarra; four brothers; three sisters; and eight grandchildren. He worked for the Ysleta Independent School District and was a longtime Chaparral resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Sena, Jose Guillermo
94, of Canutillo, Texas, died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jose Sena; his daughters, Maria del Socorro Sena; Josefina S. Castaneda, Guadalupe S. Martinez and Maria Elena Castañeda; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Peyton Meat Co. and a lifelong Canutillo resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Tucker, Nettie H.
94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Burial will be in Uvalde City Cemetery in Uvalde, Texas. Survivors include her daughter, Louise Seay; her brother, Hal Hall; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a nurse and lived in El Paso for 9 years.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Ward, Barbara J.
66, of San Angelo died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jeffery C. Smith and David S. Smith; her daughters, Georgia L. Mathis, Loetta A. DiGennaro, Susan J. Wilson, Jennifer L. Parker and Jackie C. Parks; one brother; two sisters; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a former Anthony, N.M., resident. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home-San Angelo, Texas.
El Paso Times -January 19 2000
Woodhouse, Marjorie T.
88, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Pete Woodhouse, Dennis Woodhouse and Phil Woodhouse; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a retired nurse and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Bostic, Ronald E.
48 a Marine Corps veteran, died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). He was the past president of Hydra Power Systems Inc.; a rancher; a district executive for the Yucca Council Boy Scouts of America; the owner of Mont Blanc Enterprises LTD.; and a licensed contractor, investor and real estate agent with Century 21 in Ruidoso. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughters, Krystal Bostic and Erica Bostic; his sisters, Bonnie O'Leary and Connie Hewitt; his parents, Bill and Dollie Bostic; and two nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000
Chavez Jr., Ruben
22, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his fiancee, Sonia Castor; his daughter, Jasmine Chavez; his parents, Ruben and Laura Chavez; two grandparents; and his brother, Joe Daniel Chavez. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000
DeShazo, Anna Lou
93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Cemetery, with memorial service at 11 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Ann Joyner; her two grandsons; one great-grandson; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. She was retired from the U.S. Immigration Service at 32 years of service and lived in El Paso for more than 70 years.
El Paso Times -January 20 2000
Dickason, Helen B.
78, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her husband, John R.; her sons, John M. Dickason and Michael Dickason; his daughters, Cathy Dickason and Margo Caigoy; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a book buyer and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000
Edwards, Charlie
66, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Helen; his sons, Charles Edwards, Michael Edwards, Mitchell Edwards and Melvin Edwards; his daughters, Cynthia Richardson and Candace Edwards; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He served in the Army for 22 years and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000
Figueroa, William G.
78, an El Paso native, died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josephina Gabusi; his son, William Figueroa; his daughters, Loretta Figueroa, Patricia Sosnovec and Julianne Figueroa; two grandsons; one brother; and three sisters. He was a physician and a longtime UCLA medical professor. Memorial contributions may be made to the William G. Figueroa, M.D., Memorial Scholarship for medical students, c/o UCLA School of Medicine, Dean's Office, Los Angeles, CA 90024.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Harrelson Sr., Johnny Lee
53, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:15 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Jane Harrelson; his wife, Maria Irma; his sons, Johnny Harrelson Jr., Remy Harrelson, Franky Harrelson, Jody Harrelson, Bruce Harrelson, Gary Harrelson and Jose Harrelson; his daughters, Mary Lou Horan and Maria Harrelson; and seven grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000
Herrera, Josefina
88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Salvador Herrera Jr., and Pedro Herrera; her daughters, Margarita Velarde, Isabel Franco and Josefina Soto; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Sr., and her daughter, Guadalupe Minjarez. She was a housewife and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 19 2000

Holguin, Andrea G.
74, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Antonio; her sisters, Frances G. Pineda and Adela G. Chavez; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000
Hornedo, Cecilia
of San Francisco and formerly of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Maria Luisa Hornedo; her sisters, Mercedes Guzman and Teresa Hornedo; her brother, Manuel Hornedo; two nephews; several aunts; and several cousins. She was retired from Levi Strauss. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000
Mooring, Gloria Dean McClain King
66, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Loma Terrace Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Thomas King Jr. and William King; her daughters, Diana Montes, Cynthia Ross, Belinda Krupp, Audrey Burkes and Sharon Scott; her mother, Gertrude Allen; two sisters, one stepbrother; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 38 years.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000
Ortega, Teodora "Lola"
94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan M. Ortega and Victor Ortega; her daughters, Josefina Luna and Maria Elena Espinoza; 25 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Martinez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 41 years.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000
Soto, Jose Flores
76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Ana; his sons, Fabian Soto, Jose Manuel Soto, Reymundo Soto, Fernando Soto and Armando Soto; and his daughters, Socorro Alvarez, Estela Nevarez, Bertha Barajas, Martha Bernal and Ana Aida Reyes. He was paint contractor and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -January 20 2000
Tolentino, Edgardo Eduardo
55, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elaine; his sons, Pedro Tolentino, Edgardo Eddie Tolentino Jr. and Marco Tolentino; and his brothers, Ronnie Tolentino, Albert Tolentino, Willy Tolentino and Ernie Tolentino. He was a self-employed professional photographer and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 46 years.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000
Tucker, Nettie H.
94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Burial will be in Uvalde City Cemetery in Uvalde, Texas. Survivors include her daughter, Louise Seay; her brother, Hal Hall; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a nurse and lived in El Paso for 9 years.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000
Salas, Victor
a U.S. Postal Service worker, died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). He was a mail carrier for 30 years and a lifelong El Paso resident. He died at the age of 65. Survivors include his wife, Rita S.; his sons, Edward Ruben Salas, Victor Salas Jr., David Salas and Peter Salas; two grandchildren; his mother, Esperanza P. Salas; three brothers; and two sisters. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with service at 7 p.m. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
El Paso Times - January 21 2000
Bernal, Bernal, Maria
47, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ben Guel; her son, Saul Benitez; her daughters, Nora Barraza, Luisa Bernal and Annette Guel; five brothers; three sisters; and four grandchildren. She was an assistant supervisor and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 21 2000
Ferris, Sharon Marion
59, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery where the burial will be. Survivors include her husband, Robert G.; her daughter, Melissa Barclay; three grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. She was a secretary for many years for the chief of staff at Beaumont Army Medical Center.
El Paso Times - January 21 2000
Gamboa, Jovita
63, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Jesus Gamboa, Rodolfo Gamboa, Esteban Gamboa and Jose Gamboa; her sister, Rosa Valenzuela; four nephews; and 12 nieces. She was a custodian for the El Paso State Center and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 21 2000
Herrera, Josefina
88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Salvador Herrera Jr. and Pedro Herrera; her daughters, Margarita Velarde, Isabel Franco and Josefina Soto; 14 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Sr., and her daughter, Guadalupe Minjarez. She was a housewife and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 21 2000
Hodes, Lois Mae Wilson
87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Manhattan Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Robert Hodes; her stepson, Ralph Hodes; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and her sons, Joseph Jr. and Richard. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 80 years. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Manhattan Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 21 2000
Lopez, Adolfo
83, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Arturo Lopez; his daughters, Maria Lopez, Olga Avila and Lucy Santiago; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma, and his son, Adolfo Lopez Jr. He was an umpire for more than 30 years and retired from the White House department store with more than 30 years of service. He lived in El Paso for more than 44 years.
El Paso Times - January 21 2000
Medrano, Raul
84, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Funeral Home. Survivors include his sons, Enrique Medrano and Raul Medrano; his daughter, Elfida Morales; six grandchildren; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Elfida Medrano. He was an auto mechanic and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 21 2000

Salomon, Guillermina R.
70, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Rey Salomon, Javier Salomon and Raymond Salomon Jr.; his daughters, Olga Leticia Avila and Sandra Salomon; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; and one sister. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - January 21 2000
Leopoldo De La Rosa
a railroad laborer, died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). He was 80 and lived in El Paso for 17 years. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; his sons, Nicolas De La Rosa, Leo De La Rosa, Salvador De La Rosa and Jose De La Rosa; his daughters, Josefina De La Rosa and Alicia De La Rosa; his brother, Abel De La Rosa Antuna; his sister, Julia Antuna Castro; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Queen of Peace Church. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Baca, Maria H.
85, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral will be at 12:15 p.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Edmundo; her sons, Edmundo Baca Jr., Humberto Baca and Jaime Baca; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a saleswoman for a department store and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Brown, Lola Frances
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Gerald D. Brown; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hillis H., and a son, Richard Wayne Brown. She was homemaker and lived in El Paso for 22 years.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Delgado, Rosaria 69
of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jesus; her daughters, Graciela Delgado and Elsa Lopez; one brother; one sister; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong Socorro resident. Arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary.
El Paso Times -January 22 2000
DeShazo, Anna Lou
93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Services already took place. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Ann Joyner; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. She was the first female immigration inspector and worked for the El Paso district of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Gardea, Oscar X.
47, of Beaumont, Texas, died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Mission Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Aurora Gardea; his son, Jacob Gardea; his sisters, Elizabeth McGuire, Sandra Armendariz, Martha Caballero, Carmen Laredo, Velma Gardea and Virginia Czapla. He was a self- employed printer and a lifelong Beaumont resident.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Gunther, Catherine M.
89, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her nephew, Robert Martin Scholz, and her niece, Mary Catherine Scholz Ansara. She was a buyer for Southern Pacific Railroad and a longtime El Paso resident. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Gunther and Isabel Gunther Scholz. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Gretchen Mae Menchey,
86, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Survivors include her sons, Charles Rohrbaugh, Kenneth Menchey, Keith Menchey, Joseph Menchey and Gary Menchey; 20 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Menchey, and her daughter, Catherine Williams. She was a retired clerk and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times -January 22 2000
Paez, Faustino B.
56, of El Paso died Wednesday Jan. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in La Purisima Socorro Mission, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in the church. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Faustino Paez Jr., Armando Paez and Edgar Paez; his daughters, Lina Paez, Lorena Natividad, Araceli Paez and Guadalupe Paez; three brothers; two sisters; and 17 grandchildren. He was a construction worker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Peña, Ricardo
73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with prayer service at noon. Survivors include his daughter, Lucy P. Gonzalez, and three grandchildren. He was a tile installer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Millan, George F.
55, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Teodora L.; his son, Richard Millan; his daughters, Susan Millan, Jacqueline Millan and Patricia Candia; one sister; and five grandchildren. He was a plant manager for Air Systems Components and lived in El Paso four years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Tenorio, Rafael
75, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Maria Del Carmen Ramirez and Yvonne Salas; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was retired from Asarco Refinery and lived in El Paso for 50 years.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Valles, Josephine E.
79, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, John V.; her sons, John L. Valles, Robert "Bob" Valles, Gary Valles and Alfred Valles; one brother; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Montana.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000
Wellman, Mary Katherine
81, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Bob; her sons, James Wellman and Gerald Wellman; and her granddaughter, Alison Wellman. She was a homemaker and a lived in El Paso for 34 years. Arrangements are by Harding Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 22 2000

Mandry, Thomas N.
a chemical engineer for El Paso Natural Gas Co. and a World War II veteran, died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). He was 83 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Louise; his son, Thomas W. Mandry; his daughter, Barbara Hamilton; one brother; one sister; four grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Alva, Phil
88, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Phillip Alva; his daughter, Norma Garcia; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genoveva. He was retired from the civil service and was Navy veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Alvarez, Edward T. Jr.
52, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in St. Anthony Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jennie; his mother, Esperanza Tellez; his son, Edward Alvarez III; two brothers; and four sisters. He owned a sand and gravel company and was a lifelong El Paso resident (La Union resident). Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times -January 23 2000
Aquino, Jose Luis Alejandro
19, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Mario and Eugenia Aquino; his grandparents, Rodolfo Aquino, Zoila Alecio, Maria Christina and Enrique Ramirez; his brother, Edwin A. Aquino. He was a home health care provider and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Castro, Alejandro "Alex"
48, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jose Carlos and Maria Antonia Castro; his wife, Sylvia B.; his daughters, Denise Castro, Rebecca Castro, Yvonne Castro, Debra Castro and Cynthia Castro; five brothers; and one sister. He was a truck driver and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Contreras, Belem A.
84, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in San Antonio Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Contreras, Gilberto Contreras, Arturo Contreras, Jose Luis Contreras and Alfredo Contreras; her daughters, Amparo Takahasi and Victoria Ortega; 27 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for more than 50 years.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Cristina Estrada
65, of Fabens died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Frank; her sons, Ricardo Estrada, Frank Estrada Jr. and David Estrada; her daughters, Josie Estrada, Mary Estrada, Lucy Estrada, Alicia Estrada and Rebecca Estrada; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong Fabens resident.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Lopez, Magdalena H.
61, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Vicente Lopez, Alfredo Melendez and David Melendez; her daughters, Maria Hernandez and Cristina Hernandez; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 36 years.
El Paso Times -January 23 2000
Lozano, Eric Angel
20, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in San Francisco de Asissi Catholic Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include his parents, Miguel Angel Lozano and Rosa Miranda; stepfather, Oscar Miranda; his grandparents, Luis and Socorro Valdivia; his brother, Mathew Miranda; his sisters, Corine Lozano and Valerie Lozano; and several other relatives. He worked for Border Mechanical and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Martinez, Esteban
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with graveside service at 2:30 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Hector Martinez; his daughters, Delia Solivan, Nora Simpson, Thelma Ricketts and Isela Martinez; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a retired textile worker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Molina, Efren Jr.
38, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is pending in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Efren and Velia Molina; his wife, Dorothy; his son, Efren Ezekiel Molina, his daughters, Crystal Nadine Molina and Angel Monique Molina; four brothers; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his mother, Benita Duran. He was a technician and a Navy veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Pemberton, Lewis D.
"Rip" 81, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his companion, Margaret Wieland; his son, Mike Pemberton; his daughters, Harriet Sturgeon and Becky Weathers; four brothers; two sisters; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane. He was a retired director for the Veterans Administration and a World War II veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Saldana, Teresa R.
77, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include her husband, Jesus; her sons, Javier Saldana and Gregorio Saldana; her daughter, Martha Garcia; two brothers; three sisters; five grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 13 years.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Santana, William Jose
58, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is pending for Monday in Christ the Savior Church. Burial is pending in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alicia; his daughters, Nora Montes and Josefina Ramirez; one sister; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 41 years.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Thompson, Harry M.
64, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Harry Thompson and Martin Thompson; his daughters, Martha Allen and Nancy Thompson; one sister; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 22 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000
Vargas, Angelica R.
79, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Survivors include her son, Franklyn R. Vargas; her daughter, Evelyn R. Vargas; her brother, Fernando Gonzalez; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William. She was a clerk for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and lived in El Paso for 15 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 23 2000

Santana, William Jose
58 a retired Army veteran, died Friday Jan. 21, 2000. He was in the Army for 20 years and served during the Vietnam War. He lived in El Paso for 41 years. Survivors include his wife, Alicia; his daughters, Nora Montes and Josefina Ramirez; one sister; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Christ the Savior Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 24 2000
Armendariz, Alfredo Garcia
86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Rosary will follow at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the same church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza. Survivors include his sons, Jose R. Armendariz and Alfredo B. Armendariz; his daughters, Alicia Tapia and Manuela Serna; 18 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. He was a painter for the civil service and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School, 9101 Socorro, El Paso, TX 79907.
El Paso Times - January 24 2000
Diebels, Gladys 85
of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Las Cruces. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Frazer; three sisters; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Diebels and Hoyt Callaghan; her son, Patrick Callaghan; and her stepson, William Diebels Jr. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 33 years and in Las Cruces for 30 years. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 24 2000
Floyd, Margaret E.
83, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home Montana. Graveside service will be Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Time is pending. She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Alfred J. Survivors include her son, Alfred J. Floyd; her daughter, Carol F. Morreale; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso a long time.
El Paso Times - January 24 2000
Gross, Richele A.
51, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today in B'Nai Zion Synagogue. Burial will be in B'Nai Jacob Cemetery in Woodbridge, Conn. Survivors include her parents, Ida and David Horowitz; her son, Adam Gross; her daughters, Karen Gross and Emily Gross; and one brother. She was a teacher and lived in El Paso for 14 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West.
El Paso Times -January 24 2000
Loera, Francisco C.
73, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Esperanza; his son, Jesus Carlos Loera; his daughter, Laura Porras; two grandchildren; and two sisters. He was a warehouseman for Weaver Scope and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 24 2000
Norton, Montie Ellen
75, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home Downtown. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark Lamar. Survivors include her son, Clark L. Norton Jr.; her daughters, Janis E. Marino, Nancy E. Norton, Cynthia L. Wagnon and Tamara J. Satterfield; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - January 24 2000
Ortega, Ramona P.
68, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Desert View Cemetery in Chaparral, N.M. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy N.; her sons, Arturo Ortega and Albert Ortega; her stepson, George Ortega; her daughters, Teresa Ortega, Josie Ann Ramirez, Sylvia Ortega Nuñez and Laura O. Lozano; 15 grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. She was a secretary of vocational training at the David L. Carrasco Job Corps Center for 21 years. She lived in El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times -January 24 2000
Rodriguez, Eusebia A.
(Cheva Astorga) 95, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in St. Francis Xavier Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Astorga, Alfonzo Astorga and Cruz Astorga; 14 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 24 2000
Sanchez, Maria C.
61, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, John Ozuna, Jose Luis Ozuna and George O. Sanchez; her daughter, Maria Teresa Moreno; her father, Catarino Ozuna; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother; and six sisters. She was a retired clerk with the civil service and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 24 2000

Cade, Charlotte W.
a home health aide, died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). She was 74 and lived in El Paso for 49 years. Survivors include her daughter, Irma O. Fuller; four brothers; one sister; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel; and her son, T.J. Washington. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000

Arreola, Josefina "Nina"
93, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. today in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Frank G. Flores, Tomas Arreola and Mario Ambis; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tomas. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Aviles, Jose Martinez
77, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with funeral Mass immediately afterward. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Eduwiges Martinez and Celestino Martinez; and his sisters, Elena Quezada, Evangelina Rodriguez and Lucia Aguirre. He was a farmer and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Bell, Robert Howard
72, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Survivors include his ex-wife, Eveline; his sons, Robert Howard Bell Jr., Charles Allen Bell and David Anthony Bell; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 39 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Benavides, Esther
72, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 3:30 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Paul Benavides and Carlos Benavides; her daughters, Lucilla Cummins, Sylvia Molinar, Linda Kenney and Lydia Borders; two brothers; two sisters; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 78 years.
El Paso Times -January 25 2000
Fowler, Edith A.
80, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Survivors include her husband, Charles R.; her sons, Charles Robert Fowler Jr., John Morton Fowler, and Curtis Edwin Fowler; her daughter, Bonnie Estes Brutcher; four brothers; two sisters; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for one and a half years.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Gallegos, Rosa Jimenez
101, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Jimenez and Alberto Jimenez; his daughter, Juvencia Jimenez; seven grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 23 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Garcia, Juan Antonio
53, of Sunland Park, N.M. died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Prayer vigil will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in San Martin De Porres Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Guadalupe and Esperanza Cordero; his sisters, Bertha Castañeda, Mary C. Balderrama and Josie Cordero; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was a manager for an apartment complex and a longtime Sunland Park resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Resler.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Hernandez, Lorenzo
78, of Anthony died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in St. Anthony Catholic Church, with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Burial will in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Concepcion; his sons, Arturo Hernandez, Federico Hernandez, Francisco Hernandez and Lorenzo Hernandez Jr.; his daughters, Aurora Silva, Rosa Silva, Margarita Dominguez and Socorro Dominguez; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a rancher and longtime Anthony resident.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Levashauskas, Winfield M.
73, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Kay M.; his daughters, Kathie Ann Paige; and his granddaughters, Sara and Stephanie. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 29 years.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
De Monarrez, Candelaria Chaparro
82, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Guerrero Monarrez, Roberto Monarrez and Alfonso Monarrez; her daughters, Delia Morales and Dolores Monarrez de Seañez; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Ramos, Joshua Henry
19, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Aaron Ramos and Sandra Ramos Bieganowski; his brother, Nathan Ramos; half-brother, Ian Ramos; his half-sister, Chloe Ramos; his stepsister, Karoly Bieganowski; his grandparents, and several other relatives. He was a clothing salesman, El Paso Community College student and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Robles, Roberto
49, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Maria Guadalupe; his sons, Jose Roberto Robles and Ricardo Robles; his daughters, Marisela Robles and Sarita Robles; three brothers; and four grandchildren. He worked for a bakery and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Romero, Ana Patricia "Patty"
19, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Hortencia Romero; her grandmother, Consuelo Garcia; her brother, Oscar Romero; and several other relatives. She was a sales clerk for Linens and Things, an El Paso Community College student and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Sanchez, Jose I.
56, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, where Mass is pending Wednesday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rebeca; his sons, David Sanchez, Roberto Sanchez and Daniel Sanchez; his daughters, Margarita Montes and Rebeca Sanchez-Westbrook; three brothers; three sisters; and 12 grandchildren. She was a quality control inspector and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000
Taylor, Kourtney B.
infant daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Taylor, died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Services will be in Sylacauga, Ala., with arrangements by Curtis and Sons Funeral Home. Survivors include her parents; and her grandparents. Local arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times -January 25 2000
Valdez, Paul David
18, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Betty Calderon and Paul Valdez Jr.; his sisters, Terry Valdez Nava and Diane Valdez; and his grandmothers. He was a student and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 25 2000

Chaplin, Gregg Samuel
a retiree from the civil service, died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). He was a World War II Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 34 years. He was 80. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at noon today in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Caecilie H.; his sons, Werner Chaplin and Gregg Brady; his daughters, Evelyn Rivera, Cathy Johnson and Helen Hancock; and 10 grandchildren.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Arguellez, Francisco E.
74, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rita; his sons, Ramon Arguellez and Jose Arguellez; his daughters, Leonor Arguellez, Velia Rincon, Olga Lopez, Blanca Hernandez, Diana Turrey and Maria Arguellez; and 30 grandchildren. He was a painter for El Paso Machine Steel and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Arroyo, Raul 80
of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his sons, Nepthali Arroyo, Raul Arroyo Jr., Ruben Arroyo and Daniel Arroyo; his daughters, Esther Arroyo and Rebecca Arroyo; and 14 grandchildren. He was a minister of a Christian church and lived in El Paso for 11 years.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Cano, Gilbert Duran
55, of Morgan Hill, Calif., died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 12:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Gilbert Duran Cano Jr.; his daughters, Lisa Cano Vargas and Julie Cano; his mother, Juana Cano; six brothers; and 10 grandchildren. He was a restaurant janitor and a resident of Morgan Hill.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Delgadillo, Bertha M.
66, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Saints Peter and Paul Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Maximo; her son, Eddie Delgadillo; her daughter, Martha Estela Rivera; four grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Faith, Robert Earl
94, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Judith Faith Franco; his son, Robert E. Faith Jr.; and five grandchildren. He was retired from the marketing department of an oil company and lived in El Paso for 80 years. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Garibay, Benjamin "Ben"
71, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass, with rosary at 8 p.m. in Roger Bacon Seminary. Funeral Mass will be at 1:45 p.m. Friday in the seminary. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha Gallardo-Garibay; his son, Ben Garibay Jr.; his daughter, Patricia Garibay-Kuiper; five grandchildren; five brothers; and one sister. He was a driver education instructor and a Navy veteran. He lived all his life in El Paso.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Harvey, Robert William
42, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home Central, with rosary will be at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Survivors include his father, James Harvey; his mother, Rafaela Harvey; his nieces, Meagan Simons and Tiffany Simons; and one sister. He was a restaurant manager and lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Hernandez, Irene
83, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Survivors include her son, Felix Tristani; her sister, Rosa Hernandez; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 12 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Hernandez, Maria A.
90, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Survivors include her husband, Doroteo; her son, Doroteo Hernandez Jr.; and three grandchildren. She was a farm worker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Lightfoot, Andrew Jackson Jr.
92, of formerly of Anthony, N.M., died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, E. Lois; his daughter, Martha L. Lister and Andra J. Heitzman; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a retired cotton farmer in Anthony. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Levashauskas, Winfield M.
73, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Kay M.; his daughter, Kathie Ann Paige; and his granddaughters, Sara and Stephanie. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 29 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home Central.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Martin, Joseph William
36, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Ann Martin; his mother, Judith Martin; and his father, Joseph William Martin. He worked in construction. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
McDonald, Harvey Raymond
62, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss Post Chapel No. 1. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie; his son, Douglas McDonald; his stepsons, Jason Hurt and Jaimie Hurt; and his daughter, Yvette McDonald; three brothers; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer L. McDonald and Dorthea Bodenstadt McDonald. He was a retired sergeant first class in the Army with more than 20 years of service, and he worked for the civil service as a director of plans and operations.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Montoya, Guadalupe A.
92, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Cemetery will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Alfredo Montoya, Salvador Montoya Sr., Fernando Montoya Sr., Rodolfo Montoya, Eduardo Montoya and Joe Montoya; her daughter, Enedina Dominguez, Margarita Stapelton, Emma Luna, Lupe Wiebel and Estela Holguin; 39 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 26 2000
Perez, Rosa Maria 54
of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alberto; her mother, Maria Natividad Holladay; her sons, Oscar Alberto Perez and Ricardo Perez; her daughters, Martha Graciela Perez, Angelica Maria Perez; and Thelma Leticia Perez; four grandchildren; six brothers; and four sisters. She was a housekeeper at the Ramada Inn and lived in El Paso for 35 years.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Reyes, Jose Francisco
69, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Angelica; his sons, Jose F. Reyes Jr., Jorge Reyes, Everardo Reyes and Oswaldo Reyes; his daughters, Virginia Reyes, Magdalena Miller, Gloria Ramirez and Hilda Maulding; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an office clerk for a Farah factory and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Sheldon Sr., Willard Gordon
87, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his son, Willard Gordon Sheldon Jr. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Madeline Silence; his daughter, Carolyn R. Allman; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother. He lived in El Paso for 37 years.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Taylor, Kourtney Brooke
5-month-old child of Jennifer and Kevin Taylor, died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Curtis and Son Childersburg Chapel, Sylacauga, Ala. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Revival Church Cemetery in Vincent, Ala. Survivors include her parents; her grandparents, Kathy and Tommy Sanders and Freddie and Debbie Taylor; her great- grandparents; and several other family members.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Vargas, Martha B.
81, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Survivors include her daughters, Rosario Escajeda, Martha Barreras; Mona Rodriguez and Virgin A. "Dukie" Russo; her son, Henry Vargas; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 26 2000
Vivero, Cesar Alonso
30, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadlupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Oscar Vivero and Emma Macias de Vivero; her brother, Oscar Javier Vivero; her sisters, Gloria Vivero and Maria Sloat; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a warehouse stocker and lived in El Paso for two years.
El Paso Times -January 26 2000
Williams, Roberta "Bobbie"
70, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Walter; her sons, David Williams, Steve Williams, Walter Williams and John Williams; her daughter, Karen Barnes; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and four sisters. She was a liquor store manager and lived in El Paso for 50 years.
El Paso Times -January 26 2000

January 27 2000 Speziale, John Joseph
a retired civil service clerk and an Army veteran, died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). He was 83 and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Ursula A. Speziale; son, Rolf. P. Speziale; his daughters, Andria Klose and Mildred Speziale; one brother; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, John J. Speziale Jr. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Castor, Rebecca
28, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Ricardo and Cecilia Valdivia; her husband, Adolfo Jr.; and her sisters, Elsa Pulido, Eva Valdivia and Rachel Valdivia. She was a cashier for a retail store and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Chlarson, Margaret "Peggy"
68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Carol Doolittle, Joyce Upchurch and Yvonne Manterola; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad. She was a bookkeeper and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Memorial contributions may be made to El Paso Friends of Animals Foundation, 3130 Altura, El Paso, TX 79930. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Garcia, Margarita
91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in San Martin De Porres Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Solomon Garcia, Carlos Garcia and Isidoro Garcia; her daughters, Consuelo Cordova and Maria Nieves Garcia; two brothers; one sister; 30 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Gillett, Elizabeth E. "Betty" Mattice
97, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Manhattan Presbyterian Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include her son, Earl Gillett; her daughter, Shirley Clement Fouts; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a secretary for the El Paso Independent School District and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Gomez, Carlos
47, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Carmen Rosas; his wife, Maria Del Carmen; his sons, Victor Gomez and Oscar Gomez; one brother; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his father, Joaquin. He was a maintenance worker and a lifelong EL Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Gonzalez, Abel
79, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Eva; his sons, Abel R. Gonzalez, Frank Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Luis Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez and Freddy Gonzalez; his daughters, Irene Cabral and Susana Reyes; 28 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Evelina Gonzalez. He was a laborer with Asarco and lived in El Paso for 52 years.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Hahn, Benny Hart
55, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Spirit Life Christian Center. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie; his son, Scott Hahn; his daughters, Rachel Hahn, Paige Sedate, Ashley Koether and Heather Owens; and two grandchildren. He was a preacher and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Martin, Joseph William
36, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Ann Martin; his mother, Judith Martin; and his daughter, Natasha Wilson; and his brother, John Martin. He worked in construction. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Mendivil, Maximo
85, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Funeral will be at 9:45 a.m. today in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Manuel Flores Sr. and Maximo Mendivil Jr.; his daughters, Aurora St. Leon and Estella Emler; four brothers; one sister; 20 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margarita; and his daughter, Betty Villalobos. He was a truck driver and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Mendoza, Maria Asencion
62, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Evangelina Aguilar; her husband, Agustin; her son, Martin Mendoza; her daughters, Rosa Montelongo, Bertha Bautista, Mary Ramos, Barbie Mendoza and Sandra Mendoza; three brothers; one sister; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Meneses, Maria Imelda
52, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Velia Dominguez; her son, Marcos Antonio Meneses; her daughters, Lorena Meneses and Laura Rodriguez; one brother; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcos. She was a monitor for the El Paso Independent School District and lived in El Paso for 37 years.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Shelton, Leon W.
81, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss Center Chapel 2. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include a great-niece, and several relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emilia Shelton. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 44 years.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Thaxton, Florence Elizabeth
92, of Alabama died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Survivors include her sons, David Thaxton; her daughters, Helen Hanson and Elizabeth Jean McGlone; and her sisters, Jesse Faye Ackerman and Helen Bannon. She was a retired accounting clerk. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association Inc., El Paso Chapter, 112 Lisa, Box 107, Chaparral, NM 88021. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Torres, Maria Chavez
90, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home. Survivors include her son, Carlos Torres, and her daughter, Ma Luisa Quiroz. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Vargas, Martha B.
81, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, with memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Survivors include her daughters, Rosario Escajeda, Martha Barreras, Mona Rodriguez and Virginia "Dukie" Russo; her son, Henry Vargas; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000
Willis, Robert J.
52, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He was retired and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 27 2000

Whitney, Doris R.
11 a.m., Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5001 Fred Wilson, El Paso.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000
Torres, Jesus
a parts manager for Sears, Roebuck and Co. and a Korean War veteran, died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). He was 67 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Avila Torres; his brother, Ruben Torres; his sisters, Eva Lewis, Maria Elena Ortega and Lucia Latigo; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times -January 28 2000
Bramble, Stattie Alice
91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Monte Vista at Coronado. Survivors include her son, Johnie W. Bramble Jr.; her daughter, Arden Marie Abbott; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Coronado Christian Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000
Castillo, Sylvia Ann Jordan
29, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Jesus and Guadalupe L. Hurtado; her daughter, Jamie Marie Juarez; her grandparents, Jose and Maria P. Jordan and Senovio and Genoveva Hurtado; two brothers; two sisters; and 10 nephews and nieces. She was a dental assistant and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000
Encina, Eva
73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Prayer service will be at 6 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ricardo Duarte, Enrique Encina, John Encina and Antonio Encina; and her daughters, Angie Jaurequi, Terry Jacques, Virginia Encina, Gloria Sanchez and Eva Encina. She was custodian and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000
Gonzalez, Luisa L.
56, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Roberto; her mother, Elvira Lopez; her son, Robert Gonzalez Jr.; her daughters, Elvira Gonzalez and Adelina Gonzalez; three sisters; three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Resler.
El Paso Times -January 28 2000
Lansberg, Sylvia
76, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Survivors include her son, Allan Lansberg; her daughter, Karen Gold; her sister, May Rubin; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben. She was a homemaker and a hospital volunteer. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis Association at its Web site, www.alsa.org, or by calling (888) 949-2577, or to a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000
Mata, Cruz
88, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Pedro Mata; his daughters, Armida Salaiz, Tina Mata and Dora Parra; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000
McDonald, Harvey Raymond
63, of Santa Teresa died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss Post Chapel No. 1. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie; his son, Douglas McDonald; his stepson, Jason Hurt; his stepdaughter, Jaimie Hurt; and his daughter, Yvette McDonald; three brothers; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer L. McDonald and Dorthea Bodenstadt McDonald. He was a retired sergeant first class in the Army with more than 20 years of service, and he worked for the civil service as a director of plans and operations. Memorial contributions may be made to Harvey McDonald, Government Employees Credit Union, account number 297613. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000
Nuñez, Esperanza
82, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in Jesus and Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Margarito Torres; and her sisters, Aurora Nuñez and Maria De La Luz Romero. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000
Ruiz, Maria Ignacia
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her grandchildren, Jose Alvarado Jr., Ida Farzadkish, Yolanda Quiros, Elinora Montoya and Eva Castillo; seven great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000
Surratt, Leanne
42, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Survivors include her daughter, Shawna Rae Pierce; her brothers, Rick Surratt and Rusty Surratt; and her sister, Lynda Surratt. She was a teacher and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. W. G. Barber Scholarship.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000
Trevizo, Antonio
44, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 8:45 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in the church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Antonio F. Trevizo, Hugo J. Trevizo and Erick H. Trevizo; his daughter, Luz E. Trevizo; one brother; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Martin Trevizo and Jesus Trevizo. He was an auto mechanic and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 28 2000

Adams, Charles A.
84 retired as a highly decorated command sergeant major in the Army, died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). He was 84 and lived in El Paso for 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; and his sisters, Charlotte Deems and Ada Davis. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be noon Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 29 2000
Duran, Jesus
52, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Berlinda Hernandez; his mother, Manuela C. Duran; one grandchild; three brothers; and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his brother, Emilio Duran Jr. He worked for the Ysleta Independent School District and Farah Manufacturing and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 29 2000
Encina, Eva
73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Burial will be at noon today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ricardo Duarte, Enrique Encina, John Encina and Antonio Encina; and her daughters, Angie Jaurequi, Terry Jacques, Virginia Encina, Gloria Sanchez and Eva Encina; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a custodian and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 29 2000
Genera, Richard
69, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; his daughter, Irma Romero; his sons, Richard Genera Jr., Fernando Genera and Eleazar Genera; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. He was a congregation member of Palabra Vida and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 29 2000
McCowan, Diana Jean
38, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). All services will be private. Survivors include her sons, Paul McCowan and Don McCowan; and her sisters, Kay Inmon, Nancy Cornelius and Danielle Bundy. She was a clerk for a newspaper company and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 29 2000
Morales, Miguel P.
84, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include his brothers, Cesar Morales and Carlos Morales. He was a foreman and lived in El Paso for 12 years.
El Paso Times - January 29 2000
Nichols-Ramirez, Velia Gallardo
70, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 8:15 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Harding Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Laura Ramirez, Lorraine Nichols and Mary Beth Nichols; her sons, Manny Ramirez, Charles Nichols and Keith Nichols; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters; and one brother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hector. She was a retired nurse's aide at Thomason Hospital and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 29 2000
Zlabovsky, Vera
90, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her brother, Frank Stuart, and her sisters, Julia Weissman and Esther Boxer. She was an elementary school teacher and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 29 2000

Williams, Mary W.
86, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her son, Will Scott Williams; her sister, Blanche Gunn; and her friend, Millie Sanchez. She was a retired business manager for Sun Towers Hospital and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - January 29 2000
White, Nola
93 a former first assistant attorney general for Texas, died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). He was 93 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Etoile; his daughter, Ernestine White Miertschin; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, John Edward White. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Scotsdale Baptist Church. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Texas State Cemetery-Austin. Memorial contributions may be made to ScotsdaleBaptist Building Fund or to a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - January 29 2000
Bale, Vaud Ross
76, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Jesus Chapel-West. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lorrayne; his son, Jeffrey Ross; his daughter, Vicky Lynn James; his brother, Jack Bale; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Joy Bromley. He was a director of human resources for Chevron refinery and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 30 2000
Banda, Luis 49
of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe; his sons, Luis Banda Jr. and Robert Patrick Banda; his daughter, Christina Banda; two brothers; and three sisters. He was a former Phelps Dodge employee and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
Bentley, Ronnie K.
49, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at noon Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Kaysie Marie Bentley; his brothers, Jerry Bentley, Duane Bentley and Curtis Bentley; and his sister, Doris Smith. He was a former Santa Fe Railroad conductor and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
Ceniceros, Lorenzo
43, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Ignatius Church. Survivors include his wife, Lidia Lerma; his parents, Fausto Ceniceros and Armida Muñoz; his son, Lorenzo Ceniceros Jr.; his daughters, Diana Ceniceros and Selene Campos. He was a pipefitter and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 30 2000
Chavez, Virginia
83, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday in San Juan De Bautista Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Chavez, Jesus Chavez and Luis Chavez; her daughters, Angela Chavez, Micaela Salas and Maria Gandara; one sister; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Chavez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
Galvan, Jose
78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home. Burial will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include family and friends. He was an automobile mechanic and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
Girten, Vernita M. "Bonnie"
65, of El Paso and Chaparral died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Graveside service is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James L.; her daughter, Tracy Romaka; her grandsons, David Romaka and Sean Romaka; three sisters; two nephews; and two nieces. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso and Chaparral for 31 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
Kretzschmar, Ruben
91, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Vera L.; his son; Ruben Kretzschmar Jr; his daughter, Glenda Gay Kretzschmar; and a granddaughter. He was a night watchman for the International Boundary and Water Commission. He lived in El Paso for 55 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
Lee, Virginia Claire Louk
69, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Graveside service is pending for Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, David Eugene Lee and James Michael Lee; her daughters, Sharon Virginia Thompson, Carolyn Patricia Hatcher, Linda Gale Lee, Anna Marie Lee, Brenda June Washington, Barbara Louise Wilcox and Donna Jean Velasques; one brother; two sisters; 29 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Phillip Lee Sr.; her son, Donald Phillip Lee Jr.; and her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Lee. She was a homemaker. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
McCowan, Diana Jean
38, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). All services will be private. Survivors include her brothers, Paul McCowan and Don McCowan; her sisters, Kay Inmon and Nancy Cornelius, and her niece, Danielle Bundy. She was a clerk for a newspaper company and a crafter. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
Natividad, Margarita Rosales
91, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her sons, Rodolfo Durate, Emiliano Natividad and Nicholas Natividad; her daughters, Lilia Bronson, Luz Thompson and Margarita Stephan; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco; and her son, Arturo Durate. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
Paugh, Teruko O.
71, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Monday in St. Raphael Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert Paugh; her son, Jerry F. Paugh; her daughters, Linda Escobedo and Teri Kopp; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 43 years.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
Stephens, Maria M.
79, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Guillermo Stephens, Joe Stephens and Eduardo Stephens; and her sister, Leonor Lopez. She was a laborer and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000
Wisbrun, Margarita
98, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Cristina Perry; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 30 2000

Cantrell, Clair Louis Jr.
a former first lieutenant who flew 25 missions in B-17 bombers in the Army Air Corps and who owned Cantrell Auto Supply, died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). He also was the president of Automotive Wholesalers of Texas and one of the original presidents of the El Paso Aviation Association. He was 75 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Lanette; his daughters, Clairessa Hope Cantrell and Stacy Kaye Cantrell; one sister; and many nephews and nieces. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 325 Shelter Place, El Paso, TX 79905.
El Paso Times - January 31 2000
Alvarado, Herlinda
80, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan Jose Duran Sr., Robert Alvardo and Victor Manuel Alvarado; her daughter, Bertha Duran; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was a retired linen operator and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 31 2000
Briones, Angela
76, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Paula B. Caro; and her nephews, Reynaldo and Carlos Ramirez. She was a maintenance worker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -January 31 2000
Castillo, Celia
75, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Graveside service will be at noon Tuesday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Luis Castillo, and her niece, Margarita Medina. She was a machine operator and lived in El Paso for 41 years.
El Paso Times - January 31 2000
Federico, Julieta D
88, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7:30 p.m. in Templo La Hermosa. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Templo La Hermosa. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Valentin Federico and Jesus Federico; her daughters, Socorro Federico and Catalina Siqueiros; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for seven years.
El Paso Times - January 31 2000
Greenwood, Alfred Davis
87, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Fay; his son, A.D. Greenwood Jr.; his daughter, Elois Antoinette "Nannette" Hurley; stepchildren, Janice Armstrong, Diane Otten, Susie Brown and Johnny Surratt; one brother; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by first wife, Fern Amis Greenwood, and his grandson, James Davis Greenwood. He was a farmer and a longtime area resident. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, Anthony Cemetery Association or a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - January 31 2000
Malachowski, Janet F.
84, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral is pending for Wednesday in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ronald J. Malachowski and Gregory P. Malachowski; her daughters, Audrey Clare, Patricia Giambra, Sandra Penn and Gail Taft; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times -January 31 2000
Ruvalcaba, Sammy Jr.
4, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Sammy and Irma Ruvalcaba, and his sisters, Vanessa Ruvalcaba and Melissa Ruvalcaba.
El Paso Times - January 31 2000
Taylor, Dorothy Marshall
87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today in First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond T.; her sons, Raymond H. Marshall; her stepson, Mike Taylor; three grandchildren; two stepgrand-children; nine great-grandchildren; and two step great- grandchildren. She was a retired mortgage investment secretary and lived in El Paso for 72 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - January 31 2000