Obituaries

Apr 1-10, 2000
Bashur, Edward Samuel
a former publications officer at Fort Bliss and a WWII Army veteran, died Thursday (March 30, 2000). He was 73 and lived in El Paso for 42 years. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Abdou; his daughters, Jamie Maluff Isaac and Salma Marie Maluff Isaac; his grandsons, James Isaac and Joseph Isaac; and his granddaughters, Tiffany Isaac, Michelle Faulkenberry and Anne Faulkenberry. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - April 01 2000
McCray, Joe
65, of El Paso died Sunday (March 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday in that funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Joseph McCray and Simeon McCray; his daughters, Delisa McCray and Nina Thornton; his brothers, William McCray and Charles McCray; his sisters, Evelyn Drain, Geraldine Hicks and Charlie Mae Jackson; and five grandchildren. He was a security guard and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 01 2000
O'Brien, Shane Patrick
15, of Granada Hills, Calif., and formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (March 29, 2000). Services will be in Chatsworth, Calif. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Kevin O'Brien and Joyce Chavez; his brother, Blaine O'Brien; his sister, Angelina Chavez; and his grandfather, Paul O'Brien. He was a sophomore in high school. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - April 01 2000
Padilla, Juanita
56, of El Paso died Thursday (March 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with religious services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. today and at 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral will be at noon Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Mario Padilla Sr.; her sons, Mario Padilla Jr. and Jose Jorge Padilla; her daughters, Maria Lourdes Labrado, Maria Guadalupe Padilla and Marisol Padilla Perez; her sisters, Soledad Hurtado, Domitila Garcia and Manuela Medina; and seven grandchildren. She was a building attendant at UTEP and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 01 2000
Puentes, Benjamin Santiago
31, of El Paso died Monday (March 27, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in La Purisima Catholic Church in Socorro. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Leyva; his sons, Michael Puentes, Benjamin Puentes and Jonathan Puentes; his brothers, Leno Puentes, Carlos Puentes, Frank Puentes, Joe Puentes, Diego Puentes and Richard Puentes; and his sisters, Anna Puentes, Maria Almanzar, Lupe Regla, Laurie Moore, Carmen Castro, Aurora Puentes and Gabina Puentes. He was a truck driver for Overland Trucking Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - April 01 2000
Gandara, Jesus M.
a retired meterman for Phelps Dodge Copper Refinery, died Thursday (March 30, 2000). He was 74 and had lived in El Paso for 55 years. Survivors include his sons, Jesus Gandara Jr. and Ralph Gandara; his daughters, Elizabeth Renteria, Maria Dolores Torres and Esther Gandara; 12 grandchildren; one brother; and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza Gonzalez Gandara. 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 Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 02 2000
Anesetti, Mary B.
89, of El Paso died Saturday (April 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. The time is pending. Survivors include her son, Joseph H. Anesetti; two granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; one sister; and three brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tullio. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 50 years.
El Paso Times - April 02 2000
Czar, Ashton C.
infant daughter of Jason D. and Carol D. Czar of El Paso died Sunday (March 26, 2000). Private services already took place. Survivors include her twin brother, Jonah Czar; her brother, Dalton Czar; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blankenship; her grandfather Jerome Czar; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Elsa Herrera Czar. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 02 2000
Franco, Maria Elena
84, of El Paso died Friday (March 31, 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 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rodolfo; her son, Hector R. Franco; her daughters, Romelia Sayler, Mary Lou Franco, Estella Vera, Gloria Ordaz, Rebecca Carr and Yvonne Yanez; 36 grandchildren; and 52 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 02 2000
Gunter, Mona Jean
67, of Canutillo died Saturday (April 1, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in Fort Boulevard Methodist Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include her husband, Raymond; her daughters, Kathy Cogan, Nancy Coles, Lynne Gunter-Bray and Donna Black; eight grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; her mother, Lucile Whitt; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters; and one stepbrother. She was a homemaker and a longtime Canutillo resident.
El Paso Times - April 02 2000
Lopez, Imelda
63, of El Paso died Friday (March 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church with time pending. Burial will be in Memory Garden of the Valley. Survivors include her husband, Leonardo; her sons, Sergio Lopez and Daniel Lopez; her daughters, Maria Aurora Lopez, Maria Christina Lopez, Juana Hermelinda Scagliola and Patricia Velasquez; four brothers; and two sisters. She was a machine operator and lived in El Paso for 35 years.
El Paso Times - April 02 2000
Morales, Guillermina V.
73, of El Paso died Friday (March 31, 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 Santo Nino Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Pedro Morales and Jose Tiscareno; and two grandchildren. She was a housekeeper for Holiday Inn for 15 years and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 02 2000
Salas, Odelia M
85, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Rudy Salas, Daniel Salas and Cesar Salas; her daughters, Dominga Abshire, Esther Jackson, Rachel Garrett, Melba Medina; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and resident of El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times - April 02 2000
Ramirez, Erasmo
50, of El Paso died Thursday (March 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; his sons, Jimmy Minjares and Joel Minjares; his daughters, Jessica Minjares, Joann Minjares and Gloria Minjares; five grandchildren. He was a bus driver for the El Paso Independent School District and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 02 2000
Terry, Robert D.
78, of El Paso died Thursday (March 30, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include his wife, Winnelle Louise; his daughters, Pauline E. Terry-Culbert, Reba D. Terry-Wilborn, Julia Terry-Myles; his sons, Louis E. Terry, Ethan J. Terry, Victor C. Terry; nine grandchildren; amd two great-grandchildren. He retired from the Army and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 02 2000
Ceasear, Leon
a retired Phelps Dodge and Fabens Independent School District employee, died Friday (March 31, 2000). He was 82 years old and had lived in Fabens for 62 years. Survivors include his wife, Ignacia; his sons, Leon Ceasear Jr., Leo Ceasear, Bobby Ceasear, Sammy Ceasear, Jimmy Ceasear, Ruben Ceasear, Johnny Valenzuela, Joe Valenzuela and Ruben Lucero; his daughters, Georgia Mae Wilson, Dorothy Meadows, Leome Brooks, Shirley Whaley, Cora B. Daniels, Irma Jean Alex, Irene Ceasear, Lucy Ceasear, Martina Ceasear, Francis Ceasear, Ruby Lee Ceasear and Irma Valenzuela; 42 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 03 2000
Hernandez, Sotero Guerrero
74, of El Paso died Friday (March 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Pedro Guerrero, Raphael Guerrero, Sotero Guerrero Jr., Roberto Guerrero and Idelfonso Guerrero; his daughters, Maria Luisa Guerrero, Ofelia Martinez, Hortencia Valles and Irma Gutierrez; five brothers, three sisters; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a retired cook and lived in El Paso for 28 years.
El Paso Times - April 03 2000
Radcliffe, Helen Leytze
91, of El Paso died Friday (March 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church. Graveside service will be Thursday in Cincinnati, Ohio. Survivors include her daughters, Judith Overland and Carolyn Breck; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
El Paso Times - April 03 2000
Hayward, Clementine Frances
91 a teacher for the El Paso Independent School District, died Sunday (April 2, 2000). She was 91 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her cousins, Virginia Hart and Gary Patterson. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Anesetti, Mary B.
89, of El Paso died Saturday (April 1, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Joseph H. Anesetti; two granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; one sister; and three brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tullio. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Balderrama, Virginia H.
79, of El Paso died Sunday (April 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. Wednesday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jaime Balderrama, Francisco Javier Balderrama and Mario Balderrama; her daughters, Lourdes Jaquez, Virginia Balderrama, Guadalupe Perez, Lilia Balderrama, Marta Lopez and Adriana Lopez; one brother; two sisters; 23 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Buck, Arnita Savage
80, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in White Acres Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Survivors include her husband, David H.; her daughter, Kenita Gibbins; her sister, Marguerite Gattis; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Savage. She was a representative for a manufacturing company and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Burciaga, Ramon
72, of Sunland Park died Friday (March 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today in San Martin De Porres Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Del Carmen; his son, Lorenzo Burciaga; his daughters, Luz Villegas, Nellie Burciaga, Isela Rosas, Linda Gonzalez and Erika Salas; two sisters; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a laborer and lived in Sunland Park for 15 years.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Cavillo, David
19, of El Paso died Thursday (March 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with funeral at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Marisela R.; his daughter, Alondra Angelica Calvillo; his grandparents, Alvino and Maria Del Carmen Calvillo and Isela Villegas; and two brothers. He was a roofer and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Garcia, Felia
73, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Survivors include her husband, Ruben; her sons, Jose Garcia and Miguel Garcia; her daughters, Cristina Garcia, Gloria Garcia and Leticia Garcia; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Martinez, Diego M.
82, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Domitilia; his sons, Alfredo Martinez, Diego Martinez and Victor Martinez; his daughter, Virginia Meza; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a retired plumber and a World War II veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
McDonald, Shirley Mae
64, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Memorial service will be held in Minnesota at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Donald; her sons, Michael S. McDonald, Gerald L. McDonald and Thomas C. McDonald; her daughters, Patricia A. McDonald, Linda M. Flaig and Candace L. McDonald; and 12 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Navarette, Carmen A.
73, of Anthony died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Rosary will be at 8 p.m. today in St. Anthony Catholic Church-N.M. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Frank Navarette and Ray Navarette; her daughters, Rosa Dwyre, Isabel Uranga and Juanita Payan; one brother; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in Anthony for 35 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Nowak, Albine Joseph
86, of El Paso died Friday (March 31, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Veronica P.; his son, Bradley A. Nowak; his daughter, Cynthia N. Zimmer; his stepdaughter, Brooke Collins Nowak; three brothers; one sister; and one grandchild. He was a retired foreman and lived in El Paso for 60 years. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Nursing Division, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, Texas. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Riel, Rosa Van
72, of El Paso died Thursday (March 30, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her nephews, Dieter Blepp and Helmut Blepp; her niece, Ute Senftner; and her sister-in-law, Regina Blepp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Rueda, Blanca Margarita
52, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Joaquin Rueda the 5th, and Octavio R. Trujillo; her mother, Petra M. Rueda; her brother, Joaquin Rueda; and one grandchild. She was an executive secretary and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Schroeder, Charles Edward
72, of Fairbanks, Alaska, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2000). Memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Coronado Christian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; his daughters, Linda Campbell, Lisa Khandakji and Lori Fruhwirth; his stepson, Brian King; one brother; one sister; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara. He was an Army and Navy veteran, and was a former El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Valdez, Jose Alberto
35, of El Paso died Saturday (April 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Valerie Valdez and Vanessa Valdez; his mother, Elvira Valdez; one brother; and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose A. Valdez. He was a construction worker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Windle, Charles Kendrick
33, of Juárez died Saturday (April 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be in the Woods Family Plot in San Marcos, Texas. Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Janice Windle; his brother, Wayne Wilton Windle; his sister, Virginia Windle Shapiro; his grandmother, Virginia Woods; and several other relatives. He worked for Pool Doctors of El Paso and was a former El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to El Paso Community College, P.O. Box 272, El Paso, TX 79943.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Felty, Janice Meredith
96, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Coker-Mathews Funeral Home-Greenville, Texas. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Celeste Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Cleon Nuttall and Mildred Sheridan; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. She was a retired school teacher.
El Paso Times - April 04 2000
Herron, John Henry
92 a co-founder of a custom home construction business and a decorated WWII Army veteran, died Sunday (April 2, 2000). He also worked as a mine foreman for the New York and Honduras Rosario Mining Co. in San Juancito, Honduras, and was the former welterweight boxing champion of Texas. He was 92. Survivors include his wife, Hope Ryall; his son, John H. Herron Jr.; his daughters, Carol Lena Jabalie and Esther Irene Pledger; and 10 grandchildren. A funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. today in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Arroyo, Brooke Christine
infant daughter of Charles and Christine Arroyo, died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-West, followed by a funeral at 1:30 p.m. Survivors include her parents; her brothers, Charles Arroyo III and Francisco Arroyo; her sisters, Darielle Arroyo, Andrina Arroyo and Emily Arroyo; her grandfathers, Arnold Rivera and Charles Arroyo Sr.; and her grandmothers, Eleanor Hurtado and Leocadia Arroyo.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Bunton, Edgar Walter
68, of El Paso died Thursday (March 30, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, followed by burial. Survivors include his sons, Craig Bunton and Walter Bunton; his sisters, Helen Leavell and Fay Avrett; and three grandchildren. He was an Air Force veteran and lived in El Paso for 42 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Castillo, Raul "Pipas" P.
82, of El Paso died Monday (April 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the same funeral home, followed by burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sara; his daughters, Irma Dominguez and Sara Garcia; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. He retired after 30 years as a maintenance supervisor at Western Playland Amusement Park and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Eller, Erica Jean
22, of El Paso died Thursday (March 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Survivors include her parents, Bruce David and Imelda Margarita Eller; her daughter, Amber Jean Ortega; her sister, Jinnie Lee Eller; and her brothers, Bruce David Eller Jr. and Eric Eller. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Galicia, Maria P.
75, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Services will be today in McGill Cemetery at a time pending. She is survived by many friends. She was retired and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Gonzalez, Jesus E. "Piro"
72, of El Paso died Monday (April 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 8:15 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Friday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Francisca V.; his sons, Tomas and Alfredo Gonzalez; his daughters, Elsa Acevedo, Norma G. Huitron, Alma Alshimar and Sarah Gonzalez; one sister; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a truck driver, a WWII veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Huerta, Yrazemma Vanessa
7, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). A funeral will be at 10:45 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Church, followed by burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Fidel and Martha Huerta; her brother, Christopher Huerta; and her sister, Sarahi Huerta. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Jimenez, Maria
65, of San Elizario died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Moises Jimenez, Samuel Jimenez and E. Manuel Jimenez; her daughter, Sara Jimenez; three brothers; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in San Elizario for 20 years.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Monedero, Rose L.
74, of El Paso died Monday (April 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Gonzalo Monedero III, Martin Monedero and James Monedero; her daughters, Sister Ann Francis Monedero, Maria Del Carmen Guardian, Teresa Monedero and Mary Jo Duncan; her brothers, Roberto Loweree and Carlos Loweree; her sister, Maria Luisa Arguelles; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gonzalo Jr. She was an executive secretary for the city of El Paso and lived in El Paso for 70 years.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Nava, Mario Francisco
41, of El Paso died Saturday (April 1, 2000). A memorial service is pending. Survivors include his mother, Maria De Jesus Gallardo; wife, Rebecca L.; his son, Mario Alberto Nava; his daughter, Denise Nava; his brothers, Jorge Sanchez, Elias Sanchez and Carlos Sanchez; and his sister, Rosina Sanchez. He was a construction worker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Perez, Guadalupe
68, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the same church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Vicente; her sons, Saul Leyva, Javier Leyva, Hector Leyva and Francicso Ramirez; her daughters, Imelda Leyva, Beatriz Ozuna, Martha Velasco and Velia Martinez; three brothers; four sisters; 24 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 24 years.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Valdez, Jose Alberto
35, of El Paso died Saturday (April 1, 2000). A funeral will be at 11 a.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Elvira Valdez; his daughters, Valerie Valdez and Vanessa Valdez; his brothers, Luis Ricardo Valdez; and his sisters, Lina Sigala, Rita Valdez, Laura Andrade and Margie Hess. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose A. Valdez. He was a construction worker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Vasquez, Sergio Rafael
94, of El Paso died Monday (April 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. A funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Esperanza; his son, Sergio Rafael Vasquez III; his daughter, Nancy Testerman; and four grandchildren. He was a retired car salesman and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Villalobos, Eduardo
73, of El Paso died Monday (April 3, 2000). Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Lucia; his brother, Guillermo Villalobos; and his sisters, Lucila Alvarado, Carmen Garcia, Francisca Echavaria and Lourdes Valdez. He was a hospital cook and lived El Paso for three years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Walding, Annie Suay
103, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). Memorial services are pending. Survivors include her daughters, Donnie Gibson and Virginia Ates; five grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. She was a retired teacher and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Windle, Charles Kendrick
33, of Juárez and formerly of El Paso died Saturday (April 1, 2000). Visitation was Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-West. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in San Marcos City Cemetery in the Woods' family plot in San Marcos, Texas. Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Janice Windle; his brother, Wayne Wilton Windle; his sister, Virginia Windle Shapiro; his grandmother, Virginia Woods; one uncle; and three nephews. He worked for Pool Doctors of El Paso and lived in Juárez for two years. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Community Foundation, c/o the Charles Kendrick Windle Fund, P.O. Box 272, El Paso, TX 79943-0272. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - April 05 2000
Novitski, John "Jack"
a retired nursing coordinator for the health clinic in the El Paso Federal Building and a Vietnam veteran, died Tuesday (April 4, 2000). He was also a former nursing supervisor at Sun Valley Hospital. He was 66 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Frances Rabbitt; his sons, John Novitski Jr., Stephen (Navickas) Novitski and Peter Novitski; his brother, Thomas Novitski; his sister, Anna Mae Craig; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mary (Mazetis) Novitski, and his brother, Robert Novitski. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss Chapel No. 2. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher House at Beaumont Army Medical Center or to a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - April 06 2000
Amparan, Rosa Flores
85, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Corpus Christi Catholic Community. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Petrita Gonzalez; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 06 2000
Del Rio, Patricia Sofia
infant daughter of Cesar and Ana Del Rio, died Tuesday (March 21, 2000). A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Mount Carmel Cemetery, followed by burial. She is survived by her parents and her brothers, Jose Abel Del Rio and Cesar Angel Del Rio. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - April 06 2000
Litviak, Juliana K.
73, of Chaparral, N.M., died Saturday (April 1, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Anthony J.; her son, John C. Litviak; and her daughter, Catherine A. Lochala. She was a homemaker and lived in Chaparral for 14 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 06 2000
Ramirez, Ruben M.
41, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central and at 7:30 p.m. in St. Jude's Catholic Church, with a rosary also at 7:30 p.m. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the same church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his mother, Magdalena Ramirez; his wife, Irma; his sons, Ruben Ramirez Jr. and Francisco H. Ramirez; his daughter, Ayla Ramirez; his brother, Ricardo Ramirez; and his sisters, Rosalinda Hernandez, Rosela Ramirez Rosen and Roxann R. Kuehne. He was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Ramirez. He worked for 17 years as an electrician at El Paso Electric Co. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 06 2000
Reid, Jeree
54, of El Paso died Monday (April 3, 2000). Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her daughter, Cara Hollis; her brother, Terry Summers; and her granddaughter, Amanda Castillo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Verda Summers, and her brothers, Dean Summers and Larry Summers. She was a truck broker and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 06 2000
Saldaña, Jesus C.
73, of El Paso died Sunday (April 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 St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elena; his sons, Jesus Arturo Saldaña, Francisco Saldaña, Victor Saldaña, Julio Saldaña, Armando Saldaña and Daniel Saldaña; his daughters, Maria Lilia Yanez, Maria De Jesus Montes and Maria Guadalupe Duran; his sister, Maclovia Facio; and 16 grandchildren. He was a mechanic for Mercedes Benz and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 06 2000
Chavira, Jose
who worked as a consultant for the Environmental Safety and Health Department, died Sunday (April 2, 2000). He was also a Vietnam veteran. He was 52 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his father, Jose Chavira; his wife, Cora; his son, Alan Jose Chavira; his stepdaughter, Wendy Wood; his brother, Rogelio Chavira; and his sister, Elvia Camacho. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elvia Chavira. A private memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
El Paso Times - April 07 2000
Aguirre, Mercedes M.
90, of El Paso died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Guillermo Aguirre, Rogelio Aguirre, Jose Aguirre and Jesus Aguirre; her daughters, Alicia Aguirre, Estela Aguirre and Maria Trinidad Aguirre; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 07 2000
Dean Sr., William L.
79, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 5, 2000). Visitation will be at 11 a.m. today in the Fort Bliss Center Chapel, with prayer service at noon, followed by a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Verdun E.; his sons, William L. Dean Jr. and Donald E. Martin; his daughter, Deanna Cummins; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris E. He was a retired Army colonel and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 07 2000
Dentrice, Egizia Y.
69, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at noon. Funeral Mass will follow at 2 p.m. in San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Giovanna D. Turner; her sister, Sylvia Lami Tina Dentrice; and one grandchild. She was a model and lived in El Paso for three years.
El Paso Times - April 07 2000
Escalante, Delfina B.
95, of El Paso died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Roberto Escalante; 23 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren; and 38 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Genaro, and her sons, Rodolfo Escalante and Salvador Escalante. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 44 years.
El Paso Times - April 07 2000
Feldman, Samuel B.
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 5, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in B'Nai Zion Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Joseph Feldman; his granddaughters, Jessica Lopez, Laura Feldman and Rebecca Feldman; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula. He was a retired food broker and the owner of Sam's Grocery Store. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the B'Nai Zion congregation or to La Mariposa Hospice. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - April 07 2000
Rojero, Marcos Daniel
infant son of Manuel and Mary Ann Rojero, died Thursday (March 30, 2000). Survivors include his parents; his brothers, Miguel Rojero and Manuel Rojero; his paternal grandparents, Enrique and Magdalena Rojero; and his maternal grandparents, Miguel and Anna Cano. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 07 2000
Serrano, Sister Maria De San Jose
79, of El Paso died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in the Monastery of Perpetual Adoration-Corpus Christi, with rosary at 8 p.m. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the monastery. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Federico Serrano; her sister, Irma Salgado; and many nephews and nieces. She was a nun and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - April 07 2000
White, Melvin C.
84, of El Paso died Monday (April 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Estelle; his son, Jeff White; one sister; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and lived in El Paso for 62 years.
El Paso Times - April 07 2000
Hahn, Leon Joseph
who worked in law enforcement for many years with the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission for 25 years, died Tuesday (April 4, 2000). He also was a WWII Navy veteran. He was 79 and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Gladys "Kelly" O.; his stepsons, Harold L. Kelly and Bill Dale Kelly; and his sisters, Anna Adams and Virginia Hill. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Jo Carmona; one brother; and three sisters. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - April 08 2000
Barazza, Teresa M.
70, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 4, 2000). Rosary will be at 2 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, where memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her son, Joe J. Barraza; her daughters, Martha Dieppa, Judy Crisera, Patricia Grado, Teresa Taylor and Christina Miles; her brother, Mike Telles; her sister, Margarita Galaviz; and 16 grandchildren. She was a cashier and lived in El Paso for 33 years.
El Paso Times - April 08 2000
Beckett, Terry Derl
62, of El Paso died recently. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine, Texas. Survivors include her mother, Beatrice Beckett; her daughter, Barbi Beckett; her son, Terry Alan Beckett; her sister, Betty Jo Harrell; and her granddaughter, Justine Joy Beckett. She was a geodesist and retired from White Sands Missile Range after 20 years. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 08 2000
Cano, Manuel H.
61, of El Paso died Friday (April 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Benigna; his sons, Blas M. Cano, Ramon Cano, Martin Cano, Manuel Cano, Juan Cano, Onesimo Nevarez, Adrian Nevarez and Roberto Nevarez; his daughters, Patricia Cano, Dolores Cano, Leticia Cano, Patricia Perdoza and Micaela Nevarez; two brothers; two sisters; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was the owner of Early Bird Concrete Construction Co. and lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - April 08 2000
Chavira, Jose
52, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). A private memorial service for family and close friends only will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Cora; his son, Alan Jose Chavira; his stepdaughter, Wendy Wood; his father, Jose Chavira; his brother, Rogelio Chavira; and his sister, Elvia Camacho. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elvia Chavira. He worked as a consultant for the Environmental Safety and Health Department for Team Staff and was an Air Force veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
El Paso Times - April 08 2000
Garcia, Beatrice Vera
92, of El Paso died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Thomas S. Garcia; her daughter, Beatrice Guerrero; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She retired as a nurse's aide from Providence Memorial Hospital. She lived in El Paso for 85 years.
El Paso Times - April 08 2000
Moore, W. Bion
93, of El Paso died Friday (April 7, 2000). Funeral services will be in Hiawatha, Kan. Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen Parrish; his son, Arthur B. Moore; and his grandchildren, Christine Parrish, David Parrish, Caroline Moore and Kevin Moore. He was an economist civil engineer and an avid golfer. He lived in El Paso for 26 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 08 2000
Tarango, Ramon G.
84, of El Paso died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe Tarango; his sons, Ramon Tarango Jr. and Julian Tarango; his daughter, Dolores Wolfe; his brother, Augustin Tarango; his sister, Eduvijes Corona; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Manuelita Tarango and Martha Tarango. He was a boiler engineer for civil service and a Marine Corps veteran. He lived in El Paso for 79 years.
El Paso Times - April 08 2000
Villarreal, Isabel
71, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 5, 2000). A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday in Grace United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alfredo E.; her sons, Samuel Villarreal, Victor Villarreal and Fred Villarreal; her daughter, Patricia Bulos; her brothers, Alfredo Valdez and David Valdez; her sisters, Luz Gallardo, Martha Villarreal, Guadalupe Enriquez, Bertha Cisneros and Julieta Fernandez; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 49 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 08 2000
Kozak, Andrew Crossman
a retired restaurant manager and an Army veteran, died Saturday (April 8, 2000). He was 40 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his father, Milan Kozak; his brothers, Steve Kozak, Michael Kozak and Anthony Kozak; his sisters, Katherine Dirk and Lisa Jumper; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Kozak. A private burial will take place later. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - April 09 2000
Alvarado, Fidel O.
47, of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in San Martin de Porras, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his mother, Maria de Jesus Alvarado; his wife, Yolanda; his sons, Marcos Hidalgo and Miguel Hidalgo; his brothers, Mario Alvarado, Claudio Alvarado Jr. and Julian Alvarado; and his sisters, Esperanza Quintero, Concha Medina, Estella Lara and Maria Aguirre. He was a custodian at Sunland Middle School and previously worked for 17 years at Border Steel. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 09 2000
Arenivar, Pablo S.
96, of El Paso died Thursday (April 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 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Manuela P.; his sons, Pablo Arenivar Jr., Francisco Arenivar, Ricardo Arenivar, Gilberto Arenivar and Roberto Arenivar; his daughters, Isabel A. Ortiz, Rosa Rodriguez, Aurora Arenivar and Irene A. Huerta; 44 grandchildren; and 85 great-grandchildren. He worked for Hugh McMillan and was an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 83 years.
El Paso Times - April 09 2000
Beckett, Terry Derl
62, of El Paso died recently. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine. Survivors include his mother, Beatrice Beckett; his daughter, Barbi Beckett; his son, Terry Alan Beckett; his sister, Betty Jo Harrell; and his granddaughter, Justine Joy Beckett. He was a geodesist and retired from White Sands Missile Range after 20 years. He was also the president of the El Paso Border Chorders and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 09 2000
Delgado, Amelia A.
82, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 5, 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 Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel R.; her sons, Ralph Delgado, Ricardo I. Delgado and Federico M. Delgado; her daughters, Maria Aurora "Rory" Magliano, Aida T. Gonzalez, Amelia "Mae" Urbina and Sylvia A. Delgado; three sisters; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 09 2000
Perez, Roberto
66, of El Paso died Friday (April 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria del Refugio; his son, Roberto Perez Jr.; his daughters, Linda Treviño, Nancy Reyes and Corina Perez; two brothers; two sisters; and four grandchildren. He was a carpenter and lived in El Paso for 9 years.
El Paso Times - April 09 2000
Roberts, Cecil Pelling
a retired mechanical engineer and artist, died Sunday (April 9, 2000). He also was a World War II veteran. He designed capping machines and wrote a book, "Metaphysics." Four of his oil paintings are in the El Paso International Museum of Art on Montana. He was 87 and lived in El Paso 13 years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; his daughters, Pamela Vale Roberts and Heather Vale Roberts McMurray; and his brother, Rodney Stanley Dallas Roberts. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Contributions may be to the El Paso Archaeological Society or to the Wilderness Park Museum.
El Paso Times - April 10 2000
Castillo, Dominga B.
105, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Tony Castillo, Henry Castillo and Albert Castillo; her daughters, Linda Cisneros, Dominga Meza, Virginia Aranda and Yolanda Nelson; three sisters; 35 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Toney Sr.; and her daughters, Trini Chavarria, Carmen Miller and Mary Castillo. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 10 2000
Chavez, Krystalee
Dianne 1, daughter of Roman and Luz Chavez, died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in the church. Time of burial is pending. Survivors also include her grandparents, Ramona and Javier Ponce and Gloria and Manuel Chavez; and her brother, Roman Chavez Jr. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 10 2000
Guevara, Rita
67, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in San Felipe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Cristobal; her sons, Francisco Guevara, Guadalupe Guevara, Cristobal Guevara Jr. and Martin Guevara; her daughters, Paula Jacquez, Irma Guevara, Emma Livas, Rosa Guevara, Rebecca Flores and Rita Guevara; three brothers; one sister; 39 grandchildren; and 21 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Tomas Guevara and Enrique Guevara. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso two years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - April 10 2000
Gutierrez Jr., Miguel Angel
41, of El Paso died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe R.; his sons, Albert Vasquez, Miguel Angel Gutierrez II, Shawn Gutierrez and Christian Gutierrez; his daughter, Marissa Gutierrez Baca; his parents, Miguel Angel Gutierrez and Maria A. Holguin; two sisters; and a granddaughter. He was a nurse's aide and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 10 2000
Nanez, Mericia
53, of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday; time is pending. Burial will be private. Survivors include her mother, Maria O. Nanez; her brothers, Jose Luis Nanez and Everardo Nanez Jr.; and her sisters, Amelia Rios, Hilda Ordonez, Olga Rosas, Olivia Pence and Sylvia Meza. She was a telephone operator and a longtime El Paso resident.
Yanez, Sun Cha
57, of El Paso died Friday (April 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Felipe Yanez, and her brother, Lee Il Ha. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso 19 years.
El Paso Times - April 10 2000
Allen, Julian B.
a lawyer and former chairman of the Executive Committee for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Allen graduated from Cleveland State University's Marshal College of Law. Hewas appointed to the Board of Law Examiners for the state of Indiana and wasadmitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was also an Armyveteran. He was 69 and lived in Anthony for 7 years. Survivors include his wife, Magdalene; his sons, Julian B. Allen III, William Allen, George Allen, Robert Allen and Jeffrey Allen; his daughters,Courtney Allen, Lisa Allen and Lauren Allen; and seven grandchildren. He waspreceded in death by his son, Anthony. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler,with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in St.Luke's Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Episcopal Memorial Outreach and the Always Caring Patient Home Care PatientFund.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Chavez, Lazara M.
76, of Fabens died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in OurLady of Guadalupe Church-Fabens. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday inthe church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors includeher sons, Pedro Chavez Jr., Ernesto Chavez, Robert Chavez, Joe Chavez, SammyChavez, Santos Chavez and Michael Chavez; her daughters, Petra Chavez, LorenzaGonzalez, Martha Chavez, Gracie Sierra, Gloria Chavez and Rebecca Pacheco; onesister; 40 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. He lived in Fabens for 70 years.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Cisneros, Juanita L.
91, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000).Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today in Christ the Savior Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m.Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be inEvergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Catalina Ramirez,Ernesto Cisneros, Maria Carrasco, Miguel Cisneros Jr., Juan Cisneros; 18grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; andnumerous other relatives.She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel;her son, Jose; her daughters, Maria and Genoveva; and one granddaughter. Shewas a homemaker and lived in El Paso for more than 50 years. Arrangements areby Kaster-Maxon Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Fernandez, Andres
11, of El Paso died Monday (April 10, 2000). Visitation will be from8 to 8:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 9 a.m. inSt. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in the church.Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jesusand Araceli Fernandez; and his sisters, Berenice Fernandez and VianeyFernandez. He was a student and lived in El Paso for two years.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Herrera, Alta Gracia O.
72, of Bayard, N.M. died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m.FuneralMass will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Cathedral.Burial will bein Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Julio P.; threebrothers; and five sisters. She was a homemaker and lived in Bayard for 40years.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
de Llamas, Beatriz Chairez
90, of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Services will be heldin Mexico. Survivors include her sons, Leonardo Llamas and Omar Llamas; herdaughter, Beatriz Portillo; 24 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Shewas preceded in death by her husband, Rafael; and her son, Rafael Llamas. Shewas a homemaker and lived in El Paso for six years. Arrangements are by SunsetFuneral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Maul Jr., Hector
2, son of Hector Maul Sr. and Leticia Vicentainer died Saturday(April 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. today in HillcrestFuneral Home, with funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.Survivors include his grandparents, Sergio Maul and Berta Maul, and EdmundoRamos and Sylvia Ramos.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Nanez, Mericia
53, of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 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 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burialwill be private. Survivors include her mother, Maria O. Yanez; her brothers,Jose Luis Nanez, Everardo Nanez Jr. and her sisters, Amelia Rios, HildaOrdonez, Olga Rosas, Olivia Pence and Sylvia Meza. She was a telephoneoperator and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Rios, Maria
92, of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with graveside service at 11a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, RogelioRios; her brother Cirilo Ramirez; her sisters, Dominga Carbajal and SoledadHernandez; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was precededin death by her husband, Salvador C. She was a homemaker and a lifelong ElPaso resident.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Santos, Lorenzo
90, of El Paso died Monday (April 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m.Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Leonor Barragan and Julie Solis; his sister, Maria Trillo; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was a salesman and a Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 75 years.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Santos, Ramon
80, of El Paso died Monday (April 10, 2000). Visitation will be fro m5 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will bein Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Paula; his sons, RamonSantos Jr., Arturo Santos, Hector Santos and Fernando Santos; his daughters,Marisela Santos and Gloria Santos; one sister; 11 grandchildren; and twogreat-grandchildren. He was a farmworker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -April 11 2000
Scott, John Nellson
85, of El Paso died Friday (April 7, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Church-Canutillo. Survivors include his wife,Agnes; his sons, John Nellson Scott Jr., Christopher Lee Scott and Kevin MarkScott; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a restaurantowner and lived in El Paso for 14 years. Arrangements are by La Paz FuneralHome.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Tinajero, Felipa
S. 93, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral willbe at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Guadalupe Estrada and Jose M. Tinajero; her daughters, Magdalena Mendivil and Lucy Reyes; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000
Villanueva, Maria "Chole"
of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Ladyof Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday inthe church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include herhusband, Miguel C.; his daughters, Rita Villanueva and Rachel V. Torres; hermother, Antonia P. Yrigoyen; and one sister. She was a vital statistic clerk and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 11 2000

Perez, Miriam
the former force manager for Civil Service at White Sands Missile Range, died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). She was 67 and lived in El Paso for 47 years. Survivors include her daughters, Diane Ainsworth, Rachelle Duran and Rosie Perez; her sons, Eddy Baily, Andy Baily, Willie Baily, Johnny Baily and James Baily; her brother, Take Nakaza; her sisters, Gracie Nakamura and Jean Tamayaki; and nine grandchildren. Private services will be held. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 12 2000
Baker, Melton Wayne
70, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss Center Chapel No. 1. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; his son, Timothy Wayne Baker; his daughter, Cheryl Lynne Baker-Crocker; and his grandchildren, William Wayne Baker and Christine Lynne Baker. He was an Army retiree and lived in El Paso for 28 years.
El Paso Times - April 12 2000
Cisneros, Estela R.
78, of El Paso died Monday (April 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in La Hermosa Church in Canutillo. Prayer service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the same church. A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Memory Gardens of the Valley, followed by burial. Survivors include her husband, Juan; her sons, David Cisneros, Marcelo Cisneros, Hipolito Cisneros, Jesus Cisneros and Daniel Cisneros; her daughters, Irene Garcia and Octaviana Hernandez; 34 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and nine great- great-grandchildren. She was a school cafeteria cook and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 12 2000
Harper, John H.
80, of Culberson County died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Marfa Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 8:30 p.m. today in Van Horn Funeral Home. Survivors include his sons, John C. Harper, James S. Harper and Joe R. Harper; his daughter, Sarah Elaine Elder; his brother, Ted Harper; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in . by his wife, Peggy Colquitt. He was an Army Air Corps veteran and worked as a rancher for 60 years. He was a longtime Culberson County resident.
El Paso Times - April 12 2000
Heer, Mary-Angela Hughes
93, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Honoria Mims; her brother, Nicholas Hughes; her sister, Honoria Hughes; and her grandchildren, Nicholas Mims, Elizabeth Mims and Anne Hastings Mims. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Goodwyn Nixon, and her son, George Coleman Nixon Heer. She was a realtor and lived in El Paso for 37 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the UTEP Library or a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 12 2000
Moncada, Carlos
73, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Carlos Moncada Jr. and Mario Moncada; his daughters, Laura Zepeda and Concepcion Irene Gordy; one brother; one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a business enterpriser and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 12 2000
Sanchez, Hipolita
64, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, followed by rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the same church. Survivors include her husband, Jose Maria; her sons, Gregorio Sanchez, Jose M. Sanchez and Ruben Sanchez; her daughter, Antonia Augustain; her brothers, Jesus Valdez and Jose Santiago Valdez; her sisters, Serapia Sierra, Porfiria Gonzales and Teresa Anaya; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Santiago Valdez and Maria Cruz Macias, and her son, Pedro Sanchez. She was an operator for Tony Lama Boot Company and lived in El Paso for 38 years.
El Paso Times - April 12 2000
Scott, John Nellson
85, of El Paso, formerly of Canutillo, died Friday (April 7, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Church in Canutillo. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; his sons, John Nellson Scott Jr., Christopher Lee Scott and Kevin Mark Scott; his daughter, Anne Barbara Menell; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a restaurant owner and lived in El Paso for 14 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 12 2000
Surratt, Gail Spear
of Fabens died Monday (April 10, 2000). Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances; his sons, David Surratt, Alan Surratt and Michael Surratt; his daughter, Lisa Marie Davee; his sister, Patricia Surratt Baker; and nine grandchildren. He was a farmer and a lifelong Fabens resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association or to the American Heart Association.
El Paso Times - April 12 2000
Valles, Maria A.
78, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her husband, Antonio; her daughter, Delta Valles; her son, Josue Valles; her brothers, Carlos Acosta and Salvador Acosta; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years.
El Paso Times - April 12 2000

Burleson, Walter Albert
who worked as a brakeman and conductor for the Santa Fe Railroad, died Wednesday (April 12, 2000). He also was an Army and Navy veteran. He was 77 and lived in El Paso for 41 years. Survivors include his wife, Leora Francis; his son, Raymond Anthony Burleson; his daughter, Tresa Trumbla; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - April 13 2000
Bustamante, Juan A.
71, of El Paso died Sunday (April 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 9:45 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alicia; his sons, Juan Manuel Bustamante and James Edward Bustamante; his daughter, Minnie Filak; his brother, Manuel Bustamante; his sisters, Esperanza Treviz and Lorenza Tellez; and six grandchildren. He was a retired auto shop owner and a Navy veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 13 2000
Escobar, Jesus
77, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria De Los Angeles; his sons, Hector Escobar, Heriberto Escobar, Juan Manuel Escobar, Reyes Escobar, Jose Luis Escobar, Horacio Escobar, Baltazar Escobar and Jesus Escobar Jr.; his daughters, Socorro Escobar, Elizabeth Escobar and Noemi Escobar; five brothers; 24 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was a gardener and lived in El Paso for 13 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 13 2000
Ibarra, Maria Francisca
94, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Rosary will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the same funeral home, followed by a scripture service at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Maria Barragan and Elvira Ruiz; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Ismael Velasco. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 13 2000
Ledgerwood, Ruth S.
95, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughters, Ann L. Bredeson and Carolyn J. Schroeder; her sister, Jeanne Tschirgi; three nephews; three nieces; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wyatt. She was a teacher in Greenfield, Iowa, and lived in El Paso for 36 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 13 2000
Natividad, Alejandro Cesar
46, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Services have taken place. Burial was in Evergreen East Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Hortencia Natividad, and his brother, Carlos Enrique Natividad. He was a buyer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements were by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 13 2000
Perez, Agustin
78, of El Paso died Monday (April 10, 2000). Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Zion Lutheran Church, followed by a prayer service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Eloisa; his son, Jose Dominguez; his daughters, Norma Simental, Loraine Dominguez and Julia Duke; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a farmer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 13 2000
Portillo, Rosa
67, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Hipolito; her sons, Ernesto Portillo and Elias Portillo; her daughter, Maria Del Carmen Faucette; her brothers, Ruben Nevarez and Guillermo Nevarez; her sisters, Dolores Nevarez and Margarita Nevarez; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 13 2000
Turrentine, Louise
94, of Alamogordo and formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Robert E. Turrentine; her daughter Florence Leishman; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. She was a retired elementary school teacher and lived in Alamogordo for seven years and in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by Kaxter-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 13 2000
Weaver, Elizabeth Cooley
86, of El Paso, died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Anne Angle; her son, James C. Weaver Jr; her sister, Louise Wilkey; her brother, Mahlon Cooley; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. She was a secretary-treasurer for Weaver Glass Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 13 2000

Holmes, Latina Tashá
The funeral for Latina Tashá Holmes, a dancer and Andress High School graduate who was found slain in her apartment last Saturday (April 8), will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in McCombs Baptist Church. She was involved in sports, including track and basketball. She was 21 and lived in El Paso for 12 years. Survivors include her parents, Plez Anthony Holmes Sr. and Dianne Anderson; her brothers, Everett Francis Holmes and Plez Anthony Holmes Jr.; her grandfather, Otis Lee Anderson Jr.; her grandmother, Katherine Holmes; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, David Holmes, and her grandmother, Nelda Anderson. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home-Northeast. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 14 2000
Anchondo, Ernesto
78, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 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 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Concepcion M.; his sons, Jesus E. Anchondo, Luis A. Anchondo and Gilberto Anchondo; his sister, Guadalupe Velasquez; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He worked for Hidrogas Juárez and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 14 2000
Fraire-Lopez, Raquel P.
93, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 12, 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 Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio Fraire, Armando Fraire, Efren Fraire and Salvador Fraire; her daughters, Estela Garcia, Ofelia Rose and Guadalupe Mancera; 37 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rutilio Fraire and Raymond Lopez, and her sons, Humberto Fraire and Jaime Fraire. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 45 years.
El Paso Times - April 14 2000
Hernandez, Lorenzo
67, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 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 Felipe De Jesus. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bernarda P.; his sons, Lorenzo Hernandez Jr., Ricardo Hernandez, Hector Hernandez and Manuel Hernandez; his daughters, Sylvia Gallegos, Luz Elena Hernandez, Patricia Casas, Maria Magdalena Terrazas and Ida Minerva Hernandez; his brother, Jose Hernandez; his sister, Luz Guevara; 25 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a roofer and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 14 2000
Hooker, Thelma
85, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 12, 2000). A funeral will be Saturday in Miller Funeral Home in Metropolis, Ill., followed by burial in Bell Cemetery in Brookport, Ill. Survivors include her sons, Richard Hooker and Doyne Hooker; her sisters, Arietta Warren, Elberta Coyatte and Dorothy Elkins; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis, and two brothers. She worked for 20 years at Bear Brand Hosiery Co. She lived in El Paso for four years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home- Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - April 14 2000
Jurecky, Elizabeth
97, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Services will be in Highland, Ind. She is survived by her son, Stephen G. Jurecky III; her grandson, Stephen G. Jurecky IV; and two great- grandchildren. She was a ship chandler and lived in El Paso for seven years. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Community Foundation, P.O. Box 272, El Paso, TX 79943. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 14 2000
Morales Sr., Alfonso
70, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 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 9 a.m. Saturday in San Martin De Porres. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Petra; his sons, Alfonso Morales Jr., Guillermo Morales, Guadalupe Morales, Eduardo Morales and Antonio Morales; and his daughters, Celia Gonzalez, Raquel Pulido, Alicia Sanchez, Virginia Morales, Gloria Ramirez and Irma Marquez. He was a custodian and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 14 2000
Razo, Maria Cruz
85, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation and a prayer service will be from 2 to 3 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Survivors include her daughters, Esther Escobar, Norma Ortiz, Obdulia Dowel and Lourdes Watson; and her brother, Antonio Acosta. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 14 2000

Spence, Nelson O.
82 who worked for U.S. Customs for 25 years and had been an Army sergeant, died Wednesday (April 12, 2000). He was also an author and a volunteer reader in the El Paso Independent School District. He was 82. Survivors include his wife, Fay; his sons, Michael Spence and Patrick Spence; his daughter, Susan Spence; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Spence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 15 2000
De La O, Benita
89, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Luciano De La O and Pedro De La O; her daughters, Rosa Ortega and Santos Moreno; 17 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was a custodian and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 15 2000
Crabtree, Kenneth L.
72, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Lucille Moorehead; his wife, Susie; his daughter, Kathlene Wright; two brothers; one sister; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a missile monitor and an Army and Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 41 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 15 2000
Whitaker, J.L.
76, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha E.; his sons, Armando Torres, Wiley Whitaker, Dennis Whitaker and Craig Whitaker; his daughter, Therese Johnson; and seven grandchildren. He was a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and had earlier served in the Army. He lived in El Paso for 75 years.
El Paso Times - April 15 2000

Garcia, Jesus A.
an employee of the El Paso Independent School District and a former professor at the El Paso Community College and New Mexico Highlands University, died Friday (April 14, 2000). He was 54 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughter, Ezabelle Garcia, and his parents Antonia and Refugio Garcia. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be Monday at a place and and time pending. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Chavez, Luz G.
83, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 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 noon Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Mike Chavez and Roberto Chavez; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; and one sister. Chavez was a retired supervisor for Levi Strauss and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Duran, Virginia
79, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 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 La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Arturo Duran, Samuel Duran Jr., Mario Duran, Rene Duran and Joe Duran; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three sisters. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 55 years.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Elliott, Collin Francis
85, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Vernell G. Elliott; his sons, Jerry C. Elliott and Spencer H. Elliott; his daughter, Brenda Fae Barber; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters. He was an electrician for Southern Pacific Railroad and a Navy veteran. He was a resident of El Paso for 48 years.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Ervin Sr., Raymond E.
61, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Socorro Ervin; his sons, Raymond E. Ervin Jr., Robert L. Curtis and Perry L. Curtis; his daughter, Effie Jo Ervin; one brother; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He was a tack salesman and a resident of El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Gomez, Francisca H.
58, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include her husband, Modesto; her son, Angel Heredia; her daughter, Sylvia Frias; three brothers; three sisters; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Jones, Angalee
28, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Survivors include her daughters, Sarah Elaine Luna, Annika Laura Luna and Iylish Alexis Lee Furlow; her parents, Laura Lee and Milton Wayne Jones; and her brother, Milton Wayne Jones Jr. She was a nursing assistant and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Matta, Daniel T.
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 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 Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his sons, Daniel Matta Jr. and David Matta; three grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters. He was a retired employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad and Rudolph Chevrolet. He was an Army veteran and a resident of El Paso for 60 years.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Montenegro, Erick I.
12, of Vinton died Friday (April 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Luz Montenegro and Margarito Gandara; his brother, Salvado Montenegro Jr.; his sister, Indira Montenegro; his grandmother; Raquel Rios. He was a student and a resident of Vinton for two years.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Prewett, Clarence Lorel
78, of Medford, Ore., died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Michael Prewett and George Prewett; and his daughter, Karen Prewett; two grandchildren; one sister; two nieces and three nephews. He was a retired lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Ritchley, John H.
87, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). A memorial service will be Tuesday at a time and place pending. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beatrice; his son, David Ritchley; his daughters, Betty Ritchley, Patricia Ann Multhauf and Yolanda Walker; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a survivor of the Bataan Death March. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Rodriguez, Gabriela
33, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel funeral home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in St. Patrick's with time pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan Carlos; her daughters, Andrea Rodriguez and Veronica Rodriguez; her parents, Salvador and Anita Diego; one brother; and one sister. She was a federal public defender and a resident of El Paso for six years.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000
Saenz, Leandro
80, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 5:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Maria L. Olivan, Frances Aniles, Guadalupe Martin Del Campo and Gloria Villegas; 15 randchildren; two great- grandchildren; three brothers; one sister. He was a foreman for Los Lazos Canyon Ranch and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 16 2000

Ritchley, John H.
a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, died Friday (April 14, 2000). He was 87 and a lifelong El Paso resident. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea and was a survivor of the Bataan Death March. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary Beatrice; his son, David Ritchley; his daughters, Betty Ritchley, Patricia Ann Multhauf and Yolanda Walker; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - April 17 2000
Chavira, Jesus Maria
76, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, with rosary at 6 p.m., in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Irene B.; his sons Gabriel Chavira, Eliazar Chavira, Martin Chavira, Jaime Chavira, Jesus Mario Chavira, Sergio Chavira, Daniel Chavira and Javier Chavira; his daughters, Carmen Chavira, Irma Irene Chavira, Elia Isela Chavira and Juana Lidia Chavira; 33 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 17 2000
San Cristobal, Adrian
55, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Templo Alpha y Omega. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Linda; his son, Adrian San Cristobal Jr.; his daughter, Linda M. San Cristobal; five grandchildren; and one brother. He worked as a maintenance employee for Phelps Dodge Refining Corp. and lived in El Paso 25 years.
El Paso Times - April 17 2000
Enriquez, Juan F.
32, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Light Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Norma Enriquez; his daughter, Miriam Elizabeth Enriquez; two brothers; and six sisters. He was a detective for the El Paso Police Department and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 17 2000
Holguin, Sebastian
infant son of Alex Holguin and Margie Flores of El Paso, died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Graveside service will be Tuesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley; time is pending. Survivors also include his brother, Mark Anthony Holguin; his sister, Alexis Holguin; his paternal grandparents, Olga and Alex Holguin; and his maternal grandparents, Soledad and Hector Flores.
El Paso Times - April 17 2000
Van Kueren, Arthur F.
68, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral service will be in Martin Funeral Home Chapel; time and date are pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Tome; his daughters, Karen A. Hogan and Helen B. Berrier; and two grandchildren. He was an accountant and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 17 2000

Rincon, Alfred "Bernie" Bernard
a disc jockey and bartender, died Saturday (April 15, 2000). He was 24 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his companion, Erica Avila; his son, Ishmael Rincon; his parents, Alfredo and Gloria Rincon; and his brother, Abel Duque. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with prayer service at 8 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Calvary Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Andrews, Tommy M.
60, of El Paso and Chaparral died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Cryptside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Chapel Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his children, Kim Jobe, Rhonda Hunter, Sonya Valdespino and Shannon Solem; two brothers; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He worked for Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course and lived in El Paso and Chaparral for 38 years.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Cadena, Gustavo Herrera
89, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Harding Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Gus A. Cadena, Elmer Cadena, Jimmy Cadena, Carlos Cadena and Michael Cadena; one brother; two sisters; and 15 grandchildren. He was a retired mechanic and an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso veteran.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Christenson, Fred J.
72, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Douglas W. Christenson, Dennis R. Christenson and David A. Christenson; his daughter, Kimberly A. Christenson; one sister; and four grandchildren. He was a retired executive from the Buick Motor Division of General Motors and a World War II Navy veteran.
El Paso Times -April 18 2000
Devora, Luis R.
42, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Mission Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Anthony. Survivors include his wife, Leticia; his mother, Aida P. Devora; his sons, Rogelio Devora, Fernando Devora and Luis Ramon Devora; and eight sisters. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jose Humberto Devora. He was a machine operator and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Galindo, Antonio
87, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Rosary will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Memorial Mass will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Parroqia El Señor De La Misericordia in Juárez. Survivors include his son, Francisco Antonio Galindo; his daughters, Emma R. Galindo and Lydia Galindo; three brothers; two sisters; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Feliza. He was a public servant for Mexican Customs.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Hernandez, Rosendo J.
70, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julia; his sons, Ross J. Hernandez II and Carlos "Baba" Hernandez; his daughters, Patricia Arellano and Laurie Chavira; five brothers; three sisters; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was retired from the Texas Highway Department and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Holguin, Adan S.
56, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Scripture service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Ruben Holguin, Ramon David Holguin, Ivan Holguin, Adan Holguin Jr., Robert Holguin and Carlos Zacarias; his daughter, Sylvia Noemi Scott; three brothers; one sister; and many grandchildren. He was a heavy-equipment operator and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Jones, Angalee
28, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include her daughters, Sarah Elaine Luna, Annika Laura Luna and Iylish Alexis Lee Furlow; her parents, Milton Wayne Jones and Laura Lee Jones; two grandparents; and one brother. She was a nursing assistant and a former resident of Tennessee and Michigan.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
MacCardle, Barry T.
60, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 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 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda; his sons, Keith Clayton MacCardle and Matthew Miguel MacCardle; his daughters, Kelly Christine Stradomski, Jennifer Carol Campbell, Marcia Marie MacCardle and Monica Michelle MacCardle; two brothers; and six grandchildren. He was an accountant and a Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
McIntyre, Sister Ignatius "Agnes"
95, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Nazareth Hall. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Francis Carter, Sister Angeline McIntyre and Sister Rose Anthony McIntyre. She was a teacher and would have celebrated her 75th anniversary as a nun next week. Memorial contributions may be made to Loretto Academy Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Mendoza Jr., Manuel
57, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 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 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria de Jesus; his sons, Manuel Mendoza III and Sergio Mendoza; his daughters, Monica Mendoza Garcia, Cecilia Mendoza Dominguez and Dora Mendoza; two brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a construction worker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Moreno, Delia Dolores
58, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 2 p.m. and funeral at 2:30 p.m., in St. Anthony Church in Anthony, N.M. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Alicia Moreno; her brother, Arturo Moreno Jr.; and her sisters, Marcia Barraza, Beatrice Vargas, Rosemary Rodriguez, Maria Teresa Kampa and Yolanda Moreno. She was a volunteer for the Anthony Housing Authority. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Ortega, Lupe S.
73, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Michael A. Ortega; her daughters, Gloria S. Ortega, Aurora S. Ortega and Blanca M. Ortega; two brothers; two sisters; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Osthues, Henry E.
84, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; his daughters, Ruth Mechem Consul and Pam Sledge; his brother, Bradley Osthues; and three grandsons. He was an Army veteran and a substitute teacher. He lived in El Paso for 38 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 12724, El Paso, TX 79913, or Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79903. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Perreira, James
62, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 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 at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, James Perreira Jr. and Jesse Perreira; his daughters, Christine Oba and Maria Perreira; three brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a telephone technician and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for four years.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Renovato, Sylvia Guadalupe
43, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Cristo Rey Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Servando; her daughters, Laloni Renovato and Kaloni Renovato; her parents, Isidro and Olga Medrano; two brothers; and one sister. She was a volunteer and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Ritchley, John H.
87, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Memorial service will be at 9 a.m. today in Center Chapel 2 at Fort Bliss. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beatrice; his son, David Ritchley; his daughters, Betty Ritchley, Patricia Ann Multhauf and Yolanda Walker; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Montana.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Tarin, Carlos
35, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 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 12:15 p.m. Wednesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Penny Leigh; his son, Carlos Anthony Tarin; his daughter, Jennifer Tarin; his mother, Elpidia Tarin; one brother; and three sisters. He was a corrections officer and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Van Kueren, Arthur F.
68, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be in Martin Funeral Home Chapel; time is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Tome; his daughters, Karen A. Hogan and Helen B. Berrier; and two grandchildren. He was an accountant and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000
Vasquez, Carmen
72, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Joe Vasquez Jr., Rick Vasquez, Fernando Vasquez and Antonio Vasquez; her daughters, Patricia Escarcega and Caroline Ceniceros; two sisters; and 11 grandchildren. She was a bookkeeper and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 18 2000

John H. Brown,
who retired from Cape Canaveral as a missile technician after 20 years, died Sunday (April 16, 2000). He was 83 and lived in El Paso for 18 years. Survivors include his son, James Brown; his grandson, James Brown; his great-grandson, James Brown II; and his great-granddaughter, Emma Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Cesar Contreras,
23, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 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 Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Porfirio and Maria Esther Contreras; his brother, Gilberto Molina; and his sister, Patricia Contreras. He installed fiber optics in computers and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Irene Garcia,
49, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Manuela Nieto; her brother, Raul Beltran; and her sisters, Delia Franco, Dolores Prieto and Margie Mapes. She was a training supervisor for the El Paso Electric Co. and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Pearl K. Harmon,
82, of Horizon City died Friday (April 7, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her sons, Charles W. Harmon and Garry Harmon; her daughter, Brenda Baker; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton. She was a retired librarian and lived in Horizon City for 30 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reynolds Home for Battered Women. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Gustavo Herrera Cadena,
89, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Rebecca Rich and Elsa Cadena; his sons, Gus A. Cadena, Elmer Cadena, Jimmy Cadena, Carlos Cadena and Michael Cadena; his brother, Nicholas Cadena; his sisters, Anita Benavidez and Jesusita Cadena; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a retired mechanic at Fort Bliss and an Army veteran. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Sonye Liegh Herrera,
15, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her stepsisters, Amy Herrera and Marie Herrera; seven uncles; five aunts; and many cousins. She was a student at Americas High School and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Arthur F. Van Kueren,
68, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). A funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Tome; his daughters, Karen A. Hogan and Helen B. Berrier; and two grandchildren. He was an accountant and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Henry Matthew Miles,
66, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). A memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. He is survived by his daughter, Ruth Felix, and one grandson. He was a mail clerk and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Sister Ignatius "Agnes" McIntyre,
95, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Nazareth Hall. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her sisters, Francis Carter, Sister Angeline McIntyre and Sister Rose Anthony McIntyre. She was a teacher and would have celebrated her 75th anniversary as a nun next week. Memorial contributions may be made to the Loretto Academy Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Alejandro Moreno,
92, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 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 9:15 a.m. Thursday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Alejandro Moreno, Arturo Moreno, Cesar Moreno, Jose Luis Moreno and Roberto Moreno; his daughters, Rosa Contreras, Connie Garcia, Juanita Somers and Alice Gruendl; his sister, Maria Ramirez; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Maria M. Portillo,
72, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 6 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in All Saints Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Fidel; her son, Manuel Portillo; her daughters, Micaela Talavera and Maria Bland; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a retired secretary and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Margaret Robinson,
92, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). She is survived by her daughter, Anita Spradlin, and her granddaughter, Tabby Spradlin. She was a secretary for the United Way and lived in El Paso for 11 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Pablo B. Rodriguez,
81, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 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. today in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Estela; his sons, Ernesto Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez and Arnulfo Rodriguez; his daughters, Erika Anguiano and Rosa Armendariz; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He worked as an agricultural laborer. br>El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Carlos Jesus Silva,
17, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Carlos and Patricia Silva; his brother, Rafael Silva; his grandfathers, Carlos Silva and Eladio Valenzuela; and his grandmothers, Maria Del Refugio Silva and Josefina Valenzuela. He was a senior at Andress High School and was scheduled to enter the Army. He lived in El Paso for 16 years. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Charles R. Smerk,
66, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria S.; his sons, Carlos Smerk and Arthur Smerk; his daughter, Marta Smerk; three sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a retired Air Force staff sergeant and lived in El Paso for 47 years.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000
Aries Jeanette Villalobos,
2, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000) from burns received Saturday in Horizon City. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Thursday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Armando Villalobos and Sonia Corpus; her brother, Julian Villalobos; her sister, Daniele Villalobos; her grandfathers, Armando Martinez and Enrique Corpus; and her grandmothers, Elva Galindo and Ignacia Corpus.
El Paso Times - April 19 2000

Francisco G. Villa,
who helped establish Thomas Jefferson High School and was a lifetime PTA member, died Monday (April 17, 2000). He retired from Phelps Dodge Refinery after 42 years. He was 86 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons, Luis M. Villa, Jay (Mario Javier) Villa and Frank Villa Jr.; his daughters, Alicia Villa and Teresa Villa Ramirez; his sister, Maria Jesus Pena; 18 grandchildren; 30 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabel Hernandez. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Francisco G. Villa to the Thomas Jefferson High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Thomas Jefferson High School, Ex-Student Association, Attn: David Carr, 4700 Alameda, El Paso, TX 79905.
El Paso Times - April 20 2000
Nina McGuffey Williamson Huchton,
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Binyon; her grandson, Brian Ward; her granddaughter, Sally Heredia; and her great-grandson, Colton Daniel Heredia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Williamson, and her brother, Ralph McGuffey. She was a member of the Coast Guard and a physical education teacher at Burges High School. She was also the past director of the El Paso Heart Association and the March of Dimes. She lived in El Paso for 50 years. Memorial contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice or the El Paso Country Club Ladies Golf Association.
El Paso Times - April 20 2000
Alice Pearl Mock,
98, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Lloyd E. Mock; one nephew; four nieces; and many great-nephews and great-nieces. She worked as a bookkeeper for Western Union and was class valedictorian at Ysleta High School. She lived in El Paso for 76 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 20 2000
Mercedes H. Padilla,
87, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ruben Padilla, Efren Padilla and Ernest Padilla; her daughters, Velia Robles, Armida Davis, Gloria Sierra and Romelia Cantero; one brother; three sisters; 30 grandchildren; and 26 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor. She was a laundry attendant at Sunset Haven Nursing Home and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 20 2000
Thelma G. Ponder,
64, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Survivors include her son, Dan Ponder; her daughters, Cindi Goldman and Stella Ponder; and two grandchildren. She was a retired clerical worker for the International Boundary and Water Commission and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79923. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -April 20 2000
Jean Long Robinson,
80, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, David Bruce Robinson; her daughters, Carol Jean Wills, Linda Elaine Ramsey and Nancy Lee Neel; her brother, Edward Marxen; her sisters, Naomi Roeker and Betty Williamson; six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil B. She was a nurse and a first lieutenant during World War II and later worked for the El Paso Independent School District and for Southwestern Hospital. Memorial contributions can be made to Highland Presbyterian Church.
El Paso Times - April 20 2000
Adam L. Tatro,
19, of Dell City died Saturday (April 8, 2000) along with his crewmates when a military aircraft crashed in Arizona during a training exercise. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the Assembly of God Church in Dell City, followed by a funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Valley Memorial Acres Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, J.D. and Iva Browns; his brothers, Michael D. Flager, Robert A. Flager and Wayne Benefield; and his sisters, Brenda A. Tatro and Misty Weldy. He was a Marine private and a lifetime Dell City resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 20 2000
Robert F. Turner,
who was an executive manager for a metal detection manufacturing company, died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). He was 51 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Vera; his sons, David Turner and Brian Turner; his brother, John Turner; and his sisters, Norma Scarsbury and Carol Turner. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000
Maria B. Caraveo,
99, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio Caraveo, Oswaldo Caraveo and Romarico Caraveo; her daughters, Guadalupe Minjares, Alicia Macias and Delia Albarez; 30 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000
James L. Fitzgerald,
63, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Michael Fitzgerald; his daughters, Pamela Fitzgerald and Kelley Fitzgerald; and four grandchildren. He was a retired Army sergeant first class and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000
Jason Quentin Keller,
30, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Survivors include his mother, Gloria Knutsen; his son, Tempus Q. Keller; his brothers, David S. Johnson and Mark Johnson; his sister, Shari Colsrud; and three nieces. He was a machinist and an El Paso resident since January. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Dona Birkhead; her brother, James G. Stevenson; and four grandchildren. She was a schoolteacher at Edgemere Elementary and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church, Youth and Children Ministries.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000
Sixto Maltos,
72, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). A vigil service will be at 8:30 a.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Raquel; his son, Sixto Maltos Jr.; his daughters, Mary Maltos, Guadalupe Maltos, Patricia Maltos, Belinda Maltos and Tammie Maltos; four sisters; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was a forklift operator with Border Steel Mills and served in the military. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000
Luis Marquez,
78, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Elena G.; his daughters, Lizabeth M. Romero and Mireya Ortiz Marquez; his brother, David Marquez; his sister, Consuelo Marquez; and four grandchildren. He was an accountant and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000
Oscar Mata,
47, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Maria Elena Velasquez; his mother, Maria Lopez De Lara; his sons, Carlos Mata and Oscar Javier Mata; his daughter, Olga Mata; his brothers, Arturo Quintanilla, Raul Valles, Mario Saucedo and Memin Quintanilla; his sisters, Esther Quintanilla, Martha Quintanilla, Hilda Quintanilla, Leonor Quintanilla and Socorro Lopez; and three grandchildren. He was a maintenance worker at Sierra Medical Center and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000
Ignacio Moreno,
71, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elvia; his sons, Ignacio Moreno Jr. and Jesus Moreno; his daughters, Yolanda Moreno, Juana Moreno, Patricia Moreno, Guadalupe Moreno, Isabel Moreno and Maria Elvia Moreno; and nine grandchildren. He was a retired meat packer with Peyton Meat Packing Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000
Jesus Esparza Nevarez,
74, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Socorro Jacquez; his sons Ruben Nevarez and Steve Nevarez; his daughter, Yvonne Teresa Nevarez; his brother, Eulalio Nevarez; four sisters; and five grandchildren. He was a pipefitter with Asarco Refinery and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000
Roderick George Ramirez Jr.,
infant son of Roderick George Ramirez Sr. and Kimberly Ann Ramirez, died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his grandfathers, George G. Ramirez and Larry Geidenberger; his grandmothers, Isela L. Ramirez and Shirley Geidenberger; his great-grandmothers, Tomasita Padilla and Anita Hendren; three uncles; and two aunts. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000
Cecilia Saldivar,
89, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 a.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Pedro Maldonado, Alfredo Maldonado and Miguel Angel Maldonado; her daughters, Maria De Jesus Maldonado, Elisa Maldonado, Maria Del Rosario Maldonado and Eva Saldivar; 45 grandchildren; 100 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was a housewife and El Paso resident for 20 years.
El Paso Times - April 21 2000

Elwood Marcus Larson,
who worked for the Border Patrol and U.S. Customs, died Thursday (April 20, 2000). He was 56 and a Vietnam War veteran. He lived in El Paso for 25 years. Survivors include his parents, Russell G. and Mildred King Larson; his wife, Jeaneen Trickey; and his brother, Glenn David Larson. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000
Velia Aurora Baeza,
61, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Templo La Hermosa Church, with prayer service at 7:30 p.m. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Heriberto; her son, Heriberto Baeza Jr.; her daughters, Sylvia Aurora Baeza Juhasc, Martha Gisela Baeza Garcia and Carolina Rodriguez; two brothers; five sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 33 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000
James D. Beaty,
63, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, where a funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Brigitta; his son, Robert Beaty; his daughter, Patricia Beaty; and his sister, Vivian Summer. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 22 years.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000
Jose “Joe” Bombach,
81, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Adalberta; his sons, Joseph William Bombach, John Bombach, Peter Bombach and Martin Lawrence “Larry” Bombach; his daughters, Mary Dolores Mojica and Veronica Virginia Switzer; two brothers; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Salvador “Pinky” Bombach. He was a contractor and an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000
Oscar Manuel Dominguez,
31, of Garden City, Kan., formerly of El Paso, died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday in Futrell Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in the same funeral home. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Francis de Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his father, Nieves Dominguez; his wife, Luz Maria; his son, Oscar Manuel Dominguez Jr.; his daughters, Cynthia Dominguez and Denise Dominguez; his aunt, Ramona Nunez; his grandmother, Josefina Dominguez; and six brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his mother, Socorro Dominguez, and his maternal grandparents. He worked in the rendering department of Iowa Beef Products for nine years and lived in Garden City for 10 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oscar Manuel Dominguez Memorial Fund, c/o Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. 7th, Garden City, KS 67846.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000
Ernestina C. Granados,
80, of Fabens died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan Castillo, Gilberto Granados, Martin Granados, Jesus Granados, Antonio Granados, Arturo Granados and Samuel Granados; her daughters, Ramona Olivo Leonila Granados, Petra Guillen, Jesusita Pulido, Maria Teresa Herrera and Catalina Anderson; 31 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in the Fabens area for 70 years.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000
Jose Martinez,
55, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 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 1:30 p.m. Monday in San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jimmy Martinez, Tommy Martinez, Joseph Martinez and Sammy Martinez; his daughter, Dunia Martinez; four brothers; one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a fabric presser and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000
Vivian Jade Martinez,
infant daughter of Jesus and Yolanda Martinez, died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in La Union Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her sister, Miriam Ruby Martinez; and her grandmothers, Matilde Meraz and Maria Alcorta. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000
Jerome C. Milam,
72, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, followed by a memorial celebration at his home for family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Fran; his daughters, Stacy Bolding and Shelby Rappa; and four grandchildren. He was a teacher and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 31 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000
Francisco G. Villa,
86, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Luis M. Villa, Jay (Mario Javier) Villa and Frank Villa Jr.; his daughters, Alicia Villa and Teresa Villa Ramirez; his sister, Maria Jesus Peña; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He worked for Phelps Dodge Refinery for 42 years and helped to establish Thomas Jefferson High School. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas Jefferson High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Thomas Jefferson High School, Ex-Student Association, Attn: David Carr, 4700 Alameda, El Paso, TX 79905.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000
David Floyd Walkup Jr.,
70, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Restlawn Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in the same funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Alice G.; his son, George D. Walkup; his daughter, Elizabeth Hendon; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a mail carrier and lived in El Paso for 47 years.
El Paso Times - April 22 2000

Salvador Perches Sr.,
75 an entrepreneur who owned several funeral businesses in El Paso and Juárez, died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). He was 75 and lived in El Paso for 38 years. Services have already been conducted. By the age of 19 he owned his own grocery store, which led to other business endeavors, including a home liquor distillery, a bus transportation company and later Funeraria La Paz in Juárez. He branched out by opening Funeraria Perches and later acquired the Juárez cemeteries, Jardines Eternos, Recinto de la Oración y Jardín Funeral Home. In addition, he established a casket manufacturing company in Monterrey, Mexico, that now exports caskets to several U.S. cities, Belgium, South Africa and countries in Asia. He also opened La Paz Funeral Home in El Paso and La Paz Funeral Home in San Antonio and had a partnership in All Faith’s Funeral Services in Austin. Survivors include his wife, Tere; his son, Salvador Perches Jr.; his daughters, Beatriz Duhaime, Elodia Adamson, Dora Couch, Ana Perches, Laura Perches and Sofia Perches; and eight grandchildren.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Gertrude Allen,
87, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Loma Terrace Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Donna Hale and Edson Anderson; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edson McClain; her second husband, Clifford C. Allen; and her daughter, Gloria Mooring. She was a charter member of Loma Terrace Baptist Church. She lived in El Paso for 56 years.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Carmen C. Aragon,
79, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Hillcrest Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Charles Aragon; her daughter, Martha Aragon; her brother, Marcelino Castro Camargo; and her grandchildren, Jose Luis Aragon and Sonia Aragon. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Aragon; and her daughter, Helen Aragon. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Manuel Balderrama,
82, of Canutillo died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in St. Anthony Church, followed by burial at 1 p.m. in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Romualda; his sons, Manuel Balderrama Jr. and Guillermo Balderrama; and his daughters, Enriqueta Vasquez, Maria A. Vaquera and Ramona Gallegos. He was a custodian for the public schools and a longtime Canutillo resident.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Ralph “Buck” Coulter Jr.,
formerly of El Paso, died Saturday (April 15, 2000) in Pensacola, Fla. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Church. Survivors include his sons, Koby Coulter and Keenan Coulter; his parents, Ralph and Sue Coulter; his brother, Mike Coulter; his sister, Claudia Coulter; and several nephews and a niece. He was a general contractor and a graduate of Burges High School and attended UTEP. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Anna Jane Ely,
91, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville, Pa. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Anne Nutt and Carol Jean Eames; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mingo Cemetery Association in Finleyville, Pa.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Rodolfo Franco Sr.,
83, of El Paso died Thursday (April 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Hector R. Franco Sr.; his daughters, Romelia Sayler, Marylou Franco, Estella Vera, Gloria Ordaz, Rebecca Carr and Yvonne I. Yanez; 36 grandchildren; and 52 great-grandchildren. He retired from the El Paso Independent School District and was a lifelong EL Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Federico Hernandez,
84, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Hernandez; his son, Federico Hernandez Jr., his daughter, Maria Pilar Hernandez; and two grandchildren. He was a painter and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Domingo Saban Montano,
81, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Restlawn Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral Mass be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Emerenciana A.; his sons, Ray and Ernest; his daughters, Tessie, Virginia and Gloria; four grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was a retired engineering technician, an Army veteran and a survivor of the Bataan Death March. He lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Javier Nevarez,
14, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Florentino Sr. and Enriqueta Nevarez; his brothers, Florentino Nevarez Jr. and David Nevarez; his grandparents, Sylvestre and Lucia Perales and Jesus and Socorro Nevarez. He was a student at Riverside Middle School and lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Gonzalo B. Olvera,
55, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Iglesia de San Francisco de Assisi. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Amalia Saavedra; his sons, Gonzalo A. Olvera III and Omar Olvera; his daughters, Francis Olvera, Veronica Olvera and Maribel Olvera; and five grandchildren. He was a meat cutter with Furr’s Supermarket and lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Virginia Pike,
56, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, with prayer service at 6 p.m. in Restlawn Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, William Lee Pike; her daughter, Lillie Marlene Adams; her sisters, Lourdes Gaytan, Margaret Apodaca and Patricia Amaya; and her grandchild, Brittnee Nicole Adams. She was a retired beautician and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000
Ruben Urbina,
76, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo “Connie”; his sons, Ruben Urbina and Robert G. Urbina; his daughter, Magdalena “Maggie” Leal; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was an Army veteran and a retired carpenter. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 23 2000

John H. Wimmersberg,
who worked as a radar technician and retired from the Army as a chief warrant officer 4 after 30 years, died Thursday (April 20, 2000). He was 72 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Courtney; his sons, John M. Wimmersberg and C. Wayne Wimmersberg; his daughters, Mary Jane Mattoon and Karen Sue James; his brother, Michael H. Wimmersberg; his sister, Priscilla M. Bradley; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Maria De Jesus Loya Alvarado,
51, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday; time is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Valente A.; her daughters, Linda Yvette L. Alvarado and Kristy Marie L. Alvarado; her brother, Jose Loya Jr.; and her sisters, Eva Solis, Celia Marrufo and Ester Enriquez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 2Â years.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Rosalind Edith Boymann,
71, of El Paso died Saturday (April 22, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Hyattsville, Md. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin; her daughter, Michelle Kravitz; her sister, Ray Charney; her grandsons, David Kravitz and Jonathan Kravitz; and her granddaughter, Heidi Kravitz. She was a retired bookkeeper and lived in El Paso for 11 years. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Chabad Lubavitch Synagogue, 6615 Westwind, El Paso, TX 79912. El Paso arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West, and Hyattsville arrangements are by Danzansky-Goldberg Memorial Chapels.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Elvira Brito, 78,
of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Manuel; her daughter, Lupe Espinoza; her brothers, Enrique Sanchez, Julian Sanchez, Jose Sanchez, Francisco Sanchez and Ruben Sanchez; her sisters, Irene Garcia, Hortencia Rodriguez and Estella Morales; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Maria Mercedes Carbajal,
87, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 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 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. She is survived by her cousin, Oscar G. Ortiz, and many nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Manuel M. “Banana” Chavez,
58, of San Elizario died Thursday (April 20, 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 10 a.m. Tuesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elvira A.; his mother, Guadalupe Chavez; his sons, Manuel Chavez Jr., Alberto Chavez and Armando Chavez; his daughters, Sylvia Vasquez and Patricia Romero; two brothers; six sisters; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a landfill attendant with the city of El Paso Sanitation Department and was a longtime San Elizario resident.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Bette M. Cross,
68, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be at 4 p.m. today, with funeral at 6 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in West Sweden Cemetery in Brady, Texas. Survivors include her son, Greg Regan Cross; her daughters, Carol Rhoades, Lisa Morrison and Kristina Madrid; her brothers, Virgil Moore and Kenneth Moore; her sister, Linda Mintier; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her brother, Doyle Moore; her sister, Gloria Moore; and her son-in-law, Bobby Madrid. She was a retail sales clerk and lived in El Paso for 33 years. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Lung Association, 3520 Executive Center, El Paso, TX, 79912.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Alberto Garcia,
43, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. in La Paz Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 11:30 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Norma; his mother, Virginia Garcia; and his brothers, Danny Garcia, Rudy Garcia and Chris Garcia. He was a physical therapist and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Arnulfo Hernandez,
66, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria de La Luz; his sons, Isaiah Hernandez, Esau Hernandez, Joshua Hernandez and Othoniel Hernandez; his daughter, Ruth Ledezma; one brother; and four grandchildren. He was a pastor for more than 22 years and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Nannie Elizabeth Lane,
90, of El Paso died Saturday (April 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her nieces, Carol McCauley and Edalane Sparks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 70 years.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Pedro R. Serrano,
82, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Angela; his sons, Pedro Serrano and Raul Serrano; his daughters, Angelica Gonzales and Julieta Serrano; his brothers, Roberto Serrano, Francisco Serrano and Raymundo Serrano; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Armando. He was a retired locksmith and lived in El Paso for 47 years. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Sacred Heart Church or to Franciscan Missionaries.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Rudy Villa Torrez,
47, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his sons, Adrian Torrez, Joey Lopez and Charley Lopez; his daughter, Sandra Torrez; and his brothers, Michael Torrez and James Torrez. He was a Heath Center Outreach coordinator and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000
Maria Socorro Zavala,
62, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Emilio Zavala and Andres Zavala; her brothers, Joaquin Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez and Eusebio Rodriguez; her sisters, Inocencia Zavala, Socorro Quesada and Tomasa Torres; five grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 24 2000

Claud A. Smith,
a retired maintenance supervisor for El Paso Electric Co. and an Army veteran, died Friday (April 21, 2000). He also worked for the El Paso Country Club. He was 93 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Willie B.; his stepson, William Thompson; two grandsons; and several other relatives. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley, followed by burial.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Maria De Jesus Loya Alvarado,
51, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Valente A.; her daughters, Linda Yvette L. Alvarado and Kristy Marie L. Alvarado; her brother, Jose Loya Jr.; and her sisters, Eva Solis, Marie Solis, Celia Marrufo and Ester Enriquez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 2Â years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Manuela Betancourt,
61, of El Paso died Monday (April 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 6 p.m. A public talk will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Pablo; her sons, Pablo Betancourt Jr., Pedro Betancourt and Manny Betancourt; her daughters, Maria Mendoza, Rita Ramirez and Isela Lucero; her sisters, Rita Ortega, Clara Chavira and Maria Barrera; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Louis L. Bryant,
93, of Richmond, Va., formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, followed by burial. Survivors include his sister, Mary Jane Brashear; his nephews, John Bryant and Thomas R. Weaver; his niece, Brooke Olson; and several great-nephews and great-nieces. He was retired from the merchant marine and shipping industry, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Guillermo S. Esparza,
79, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the same funeral home, followed by burial at 1:30 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Alejandro Esparza, Ricardo Esparza, Guillermo Esparza Jr., Mario Arturo Esparza, Hector Manuel Esparza and Alberto Esparza; his daughter, Arcelia Gonzalez; one brother; and 15 grandchildren. He was a heavy equipment operator for Portland Cement and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Frank Finley,
86, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Inez; his son, Robert Finley; his daughters, Anita L. Nunez, Rose Maria Finley, Sally Pierce, Sonia Martinez, Patricia Finley and Neva M. Black; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was a welder, plumber and a pipe fitter. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Alberto Garcia,
43, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Norma; his mother, Virginia Garcia; and his brothers, Danny Garcia, Rudy Garcia and Chris Garcia. He was a physical therapist and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Martha E. Guerrero,
50, of El Paso died Saturday (April 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:15 a.m., followed by a funeral at 12:15 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, then burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her father, Catarino Guerrero; her son, Elias Guerrero; her daughter, Raquel Martinez; her sisters, Carolina and Rosa; and many nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Rosa Maria Hernandez,
58, of El Paso died Thursday (April 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. Wednesday in San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rogelio Chacon; her mother, Rosa Hernandez; her daughters, Susana Hernandez, Cristina Schaffino and Cruz Garcia; two brothers; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Isabel A. Mireles,
78, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Evergreen East Cemetery, followed by burial. Survivors include her sons, Victor Mireles Jr., Roberto Mireles, Jose Luis Mireles, Fernando Mireles and Alberto Mireles; her daughters, Naomi Harris, Esther Aguirre, Minerva Ochoa, Elizabeth Jimenez, Sandra Saucedo and Enedina Hernandez; two brothers; three sisters; and 41 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Ramon Olivas,
85, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 23, 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 Wednesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church with times pending. Survivors include his daughters, Lilia Mora and Josefina Davila; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was a retired ice man with Pacific Fruit Express and a lifetime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Guadalupe “Lou” M. Otero,
66, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, followed by burial. Survivors include his daughters, Misty Otero and Michella Otero; his brothers, Miguel Otero and Fermin M. Otero; his sisters, Sofia Freeman and Elvira Allen; and many nephews and nieces. He was an Air Force veteran and lived in El Paso for two years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Mona Robinson,
83, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral services will be Friday in Plainwell, Mich. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Dianne Stiemerling; her sister, Mary Burroughs; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 31 years.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Sergio Ronutti,
73, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Armanda; his son, Silvio Ronutti; his daughters, Lucina Moses, Romana Ronutti, Marisa Huffman and Patrizia Estrada; his nephew, Danny Cutler; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a sewing machine mechanic and lived in El Paso for 45 years.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Ursula Marie Smalley,
59, of El Paso died Saturday (April 22, 2000). Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, followed by a funeral at 4 p.m. Survivors include her son, Eric Russell Smalley; her daughters, Karen Margert Frank and Michelle Irmgard Monnette; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a dialysis tech in the medical field and lived in El Paso for seven years.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Rudy Villa Torrez,
47, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). 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 p.m. Tuesday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his sons, Adrian Torrez, Joey Lopez and Charley Lopez; his daughter, Sandra Torrez; and his brothers, Michael Torrez and James Torrez. He was a health center outreach coordinator and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Antonio Valtierra,
63, of El Paso died Saturday (April 22, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at 1 p.m., followed by graveside service at 2:30 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; his son, Salvador Valtierra; his daughters, Maria Guadalupe Valdez, Caty Piñon and Elisa Valdez; his brothers, Jesus Valtierra and Juan Valtierra; his sister, Catalina Solis; and five grandchildren. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Angel Danielle Villalobos,
3, of El Paso died Friday (April 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at noon Wednesday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Armando Villalobos and Sonia Corpus; her brother, Julian Antonio Vasquez; her maternal grandparents, Ignacia Gaytan and Enrique Corpus; and paternal grandparents, Armando Martinez and Elva Galindo. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000
Manuel Raul Zepeda,
73, of El Paso died Sunday (April 23, 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. Wednesday in Our Lady of Refuge Church in La Union, N.M. Burial will be in La Union Cemetery. Survivors include his sister, Socorro Perez; his grandson, Gerardo Velarde; and his granddaughters, Rosa Maria Garcia and Taide Velarde. He was a farmer and lived in El Paso for 10 years.
El Paso Times - April 25 2000

David Ayala,
a Navy veteran who retired after 30 years as supervisor of patient administration for Beaumont Army Medical Center, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000). He was 62 and lived in El Paso for 52 years. Survivors include his brothers, Frank Ayala, George Ayala and Joe Ayala; his sisters, Rosemarie Ayala and Juanita Rios; and other relatives Chole Martinez and Frumencio Martinez. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Harding- Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Ruben Bencomo,
68, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, including rosary at 7:30 p.m. A funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Olga; his son, Ruben Bencomo Jr.; his daughters, Diana Tellez and Annette Terrones; his brothers, Hector Bencomo and Jaime Bencomo; his sister, Julia Samaniego; and five grandchildren. He was a grocery store owner and manager and an Air Force veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Manuela Betancourt,
61, of El Paso died Monday (April 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 6 p.m. A public talk will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Pablo; her sons, Pablo Betancourt Jr., Pedro Betancourt and Manny Betancourt; her daughters, Maria Mendoza, Rita Ramirez and Isela Lucero; her sisters, Rita Ortega, Clara Chavira and Maria Barrera; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Jose I. Castillo,
42, of El Paso died Saturday (April 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, followed by burial at 11 a.m. in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, San Juana Fierro; his sons, Arnulfo Castillo, Victor Castillo, Jose Castillo, Carlos Castillo and Ricardo Castillo; his daughters, Teresa Castillo, Graciela Castillo and Raquel Castillo; four brothers; four sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Guillermo S. Esparza,
79, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). A funeral will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Divino Redentor, followed by burial at 1:30 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Alejandro Esparza, Ricardo Esparza, Guillermo Esparza Jr., Mario Arturo Esparza, Hector Manuel Esparza and Alberto Esparza; his daughter, Arcelia Gonzalez; one brother; and 15 grandchildren. He was a heavy equipment operator for Portland Cement and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Jaime Esparza,
23, of El Paso died Monday (April 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Norma Esparza; his son, Jesus Esparza; his daughter, Jasmine Esparza; his brother, Enrique Esparza; his sister, Nuvia Castillo; and his grandparents, Luis and Carmen Esparza. He was a security guard and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Leticia Flores,
47, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Ramiro Gomez III; her daughter, Bernadette Gomez; her brothers, Antonio D.H. Flores, Javier Flores and Gerardo Flores; her sister, Maria Del Socorro Flores; and her grandson, Alexander Franco. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio F. and Lidia D.H. Flores. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Henry V. Macias,
87, of El Paso died Sunday (April 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-West, with rosary at 8 p.m. A funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Delia; his daughters, Aurea Macias Anctil, Loretta Macias and Rachael Roman; two sisters; and five grandchildren. He was a transportation supervisor, an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Maria Eduviges Morales,
91, of El Paso died Monday (April 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Arturo Morales; her sister, Bertha Serrano; her nephews, Edward Herskowitz, Irving Herskowitz and Victor Morales Jr.; and her nieces, Cecilia Irrigoyen, Virginia Mapp, Analena Morales and Leticia Veytia. She was a saleswoman with Texas Store Fabrics and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Martha C. Reyna,
44, of El Paso died Saturday (April 22, 2000). Visitation will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 4:30 p.m. in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gerardo Reyna Sr.; her sons, Gerardo Reyna Jr., Paulo Reyna and Miguel Reyna; and her daughters, Roxanne Reyna and Elizabeth Tucker. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Longino "Gilbert" Saldaña,
61, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Santo Niño de Atocha Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Amelia; his daughter, Rosa Sapien; his brothers, Ernesto Hernandez and Roberto Saldaña; his sister, Aurora Saldaña; and two grandchildren. He was the owner of G & A Label Inc. and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amigo Kidney Foundation.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
Zenaida Ybarra,
72, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 25, 2000). Services will be in San Juan de Urrutia, Chihuahua. Survivors include her sons, Victor Manuel Ibarra, Rigoberto Ibarra and Angel Ibarra; her daughters, Irene Baca, Rosa Ema Navarrete, Isidra Renteria and Monica Gonzalez; three brothers; and four sisters. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000
George L. Buffington,
71, of Justin, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Services were in Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo; his son, David L. Buffington; his daughters, Judy Lopez and Linda Roberts; and seven grandchildren. He worked for Southwestern Bell and lived in Justin for six years and in El Paso for more than 60 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses.
El Paso Times - April 26 2000

Heriberto E. Ramirez,
who worked 28 years as a data analyst at White Sands Missile Range, died Monday (April 24, 2000). He was 59 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia; his son, Michael Ramirez; his daughters, Arelee Sepulveda and Celina Ortiz; and his brothers, Alfredo Ramirez and Rodolfo Ramirez. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with prayer service at 7 p.m. in Primera Iglesia Bautista. A funeral will be at 1:15 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 27 2000
Manuel Cervantes,
58, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 25, 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. Friday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe; his sons, Manuel Cervantes Jr. and Gerardo Cervantes; his daughters, Maria Magdalena Armendariz, Mayela Guadalupe Tarango and Claudia Ofelia Cervantes; four brothers; one sister; and five grandchildren. He was a self-employed truck driver and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 27 2000
Javier Armando Chacon,
63, of El Paso died Saturday (April 22, 2000). Services have taken place. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Velia; his sons, Javier Armando Chacon Jr., and Ricardo Chacon; his brother, Miguel Angel Chacon; and five grandchildren. He was a machine operator in a clothing factory and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements were by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 27 2000
Kateland Rose Gonzalez,
infant daughter of Hector and Darlene Gonzalez, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000). Visitation will be today from 9 to 11 a.m. in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her grandfather, Daniel Calderon; her grandmother, Cecilia P. Gonzalez; her uncles, Javier Calderon, Jaime Gonzalez and Martin Gonzalez; her aunts, Yvonne Gonzalez, Melissa Mora, Raquel Gonzalez, Sandra Garcia and Silvia Anniles.
El Paso Times - April 27 2000
Thomas H. Haines Sr.,
83, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 25, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include his wife, Katherine; his sons, Thomas H. Haines Jr.; his daughter, Mary Kay Kahn; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He retired from the Measurement Department of El Paso Natural Gas. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 901 Arizona Ave., El Paso, TX 79902. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West
El Paso Times - April 27 2000
Arcenia Amalia Mendiola,
64, of El Paso died Monday (April 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be a 11 a.m. Friday in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Maria Elena Tarango; her husband, Juan; her sons, Pedro Cabral and Jorge Cabral; her daughters, Alma Rosa Cabral and Sonia Patricia Mendiola; her brothers, Alberto Tarango and Miguel Angel Tarango; her sisters, Ana Maria Zeid and Angelica Tarango; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Jonathan Isaac Mendiola. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - April 27 2000
Sergio Manuel Ortiz,
61, of El Paso died Sunday (April 23, 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. Friday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Carmen Alvarado Ortiz; his sons, Sergio Manuel Ortiz Jr., and Jose Luis Ortiz; his daughters, Amalia Smith, Maria Teresa Buenrostro and Patricia Gonzalez; his brothers, Lorenzo Ortiz and Fernando Ortiz; and his sisters, Maria Maldonado, Carmen A. Soto, Teresa Chavez and Dolores Sandoval. He was a fruit vendor and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 27 2000
Guillermo Parra Jr.,
44, of San Angelo, died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Friday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 10:45 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at noon in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his father, Guillermo M. Parra; his wife, Sylvia Montes; his sons, Benjamin William Parra and Nicholas Christopher Parra; his stepdaughters, Nicole Wollner and Carol Ann Wollner; his brothers, Ernie Parra, Greg Parra and Peter Parra, his sisters, Lori Bearden, Margie Juchem and Annie Parra; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Margarita Chavez Parra. He was a machine operator and longtime San Angelo resident. Memorial contributions may be made to The Williams House, 134 W. College, San Angelo, TX 76903.
El Paso Times - April 27 2000
Margaret Quesada,
75, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast, with rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Aida Delgado; her sisters, Guadalupe Lazalde, Lucy Guillen and Rachel Castro; and two grandchildren. She was a beautician and lived in El Paso for 74 years.
El Paso Times - April 27 2000
Oscar Venegas,
71, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 25, 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 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria M.; his sons, Oscar E. Venegas, Carlos Venegas, Arturo Venegas and Raul Venegas; his aunt, Isabel Venegas; nine grandchildren; one great- grandchild; and several other relatives. He retired as a fleet service clerk with American Airlines and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 27 2000
Douglas Ray Wigginton,
55, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Grace Marie; his daughters, Jennifer Lynn Wigginton and Christel Dawn Landin; his mother, Gwendolyn M. Wigginton; his stepson, Randolph Howard Poole; his stepdaughter, Ellen Marie Ortman; his brother, Thomas Wigginton; his sister, Judith Cook; and six grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and a logistics analyst. He lived in El Paso for 14 years.
El Paso Times - April 27 2000

Alyssa Lee,
2, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000) in a traffic accident. Survivors include her parents, Jennifer Lee and Mario Martinez; her stepfather, Jose Delgado; her grandmother, Susan Dominguez; her great- grandmother, Angie Camacho; and her great-grandfather, William K. Lee. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 28 2000
Salomon Acosta,
93, of El Paso died Thursday (April 27, 2000). 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 9 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Piedad; his sons, Jose Angel Acosta and Robert Acosta; his daughters, Lydia Almeida and Alice H. Acosta; one brother; two sisters; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. He worked at Phelps Dodge and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 28 2000
Jose Manuel Bernal,
52, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his father, Jose Manuel Bernal Sr.; his wife, Velia; his daughter, Annette Bernal; and his sister, Yolanda Bernal Andrade. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 28 2000
Francisca E. Gallegos,
80, of Socorro died Thursday (April 27, 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 11 a.m. Saturday in La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Ricardo Gallegos, Jose Gallegos and Gonzalo Gallegos; her daughters, Elvira G. Sanchez, Maria G. Trevizo, Maria M. Gallegos and Irma Gallegos; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and Socorro resident for 30 years.
El Paso Times - April 28 2000
Jung Chul Lee,
47, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Young Ok Lee; his mother, Eun Tuk Cho; his daughters, Caroline Lee, Elizabeth Lee and Tania Lee; his brothers, Jung Ik Lee and Jung Ho Lee; and his sisters, Sun Ja Lim and Myong Ja Lee. He owned a clothing store and was vice president of the Korean Community Association. He lived in El Paso for 10 years.
El Paso Times - April 28 2000
Jose Angel Portillo,
16, of El Paso died Sunday (April 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at noon and Mass at 1:30 in San Ignacio Catholic Church. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Panfilo and Maria Luisa Portillo; his brothers, Alfredo Portillo, Alex Portillo, Gabriel Portillo and Martin Rivera Portillo; and his sisters, Erika Portillo and Luisa Portillo. He was a student and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 28 2000
Frankie Wooley Smith,
of El Paso died Sunday (April 23, 2000). Services have taken place. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Pecos at a later date. Survivors include her daughter, Diane Manigold; her sons, Clifford Wooley and Jerry "Butch" Wooley; two sisters; two brothers; seven grandchildren; and one great- grandchild.
El Paso Times - April 28 2000
Raul Anthony Villanueva,
infant son of Raul Villanueva Jr. and Valerie Christine Hinojo, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. and a memorial service at 7:45 p.m. Survivors include his parents, his paternal grandparents, Raul and Velia Villanueva Sr.; and his maternal grandparents, Paul R. and Diana Hinojo.
El Paso Times - April 28 2000

Myles “Mic” M. Anderson Jr.,
an account executive for Eller Media, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000). He was 61 and lived in El Paso for four years. Survivors include his sons, John Anderson and Timothy Anderson; his daughters, Kerri Palmer and Amie Anderson; and his sisters, Elaine Anderson and Barbara Patta. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today in Ascension Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 29 2000
Socorro Roberto Garcia,
55, of El Paso died Thursday (April 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 5 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Manuela; his sons, Roberto Garcia, Roberto Garcia Jr. and Luis Garcia; his daughters, Lorena Garcia, Mercedes Rodriguez and Gloria Garcia; two brothers; four sisters; and 12 grandchildren. He owned an upholstery business and lived in El Paso for 10 years.
El Paso Times - April 29 2000
Roberto L. Hernandez,
79, of El Paso died Friday (April 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph’s Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Ruben L. Hernandez; his aunts, Elvira Davis and Soledad H. Mona; and several nephews and nieces. He retired after 35 years with Southern Pacific Railroad. He was also an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 29 2000
Linda P. Lee,
62, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 26, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Eric Vaughan and Mark Vaughan; her stepson, Robert Lee Jr.; her brother, Don Pennington; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob.” She retired from the El Paso Independent School District after 37 years as a teacher. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 29 2000
Isaac Magallanes,
infant son of Merced A. and Patricia Magallanes, died Thursday (April 27, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his brother, Joshua Magallanes; his sister, Amanda Magallanes; his grandfathers, Carlos Torres and Armando Magallanes; and his grandmothers, Lorenza Magallanes and Mary Torres. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 29 2000
Sister Josefina Martinez,
94, of El Paso died Thursday (April 27, 2000). Visitation will be Sunday in Father Yermo Convent, followed by rosary. A funeral will be Monday in the convent. All times are pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her nephew, Humberto Martinez; her nieces, Margot O’Hannigan and Bea Rodriguez; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her brothers, the Rev. Pete Martinez and Clemente Martinez. She retired as a teacher at Father Yermo Catholic School and also taught music in several cities. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 29 2000
David Gomez Nicholas,
48, of Tamuin, Mexico, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (April 24, 2000). A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph’s Church. Burial will be in Tamuin. Survivors include his parents, Gabriel and Elena Nicholas; his wife, Graciela; his daughter, Graciela Nicholas; his brothers, Gabriel Nicholas Jr., Ralph Nicholas, Jorge Nicholas and Eddie Nicholas; and his sister, Maribel Nicholas. He was the director of special projects for Tamuin Cattle Co. and the superintendent for the local Red Cross. He was a longtime Tamuin resident.
El Paso Times - April 29 2000
Luis Jorge Saavedra,
47, of Toluca, Mexico, died Friday (April 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Survivors include his father, Jorge Luis Saavedra; his son, Luis Jorge Saavedra Jr., his daughter, Monica Saavedra; his brothers, Jose Manuel Saavedra and Alfonso Saavedra; his sisters, Beatriz Silva, Rosalva Saavedra, Susana Saavedra, Velia Sanchez, Maria de los Angeles Lopez and Deyanira Saavedra. He was a sales representative for IMFRA in Mexico and a longtime Toluca resident.
El Paso Times - April 29 2000
Homer Braxton Waters,
86, of El Paso died Thursday (April 27, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include his brothers, Hayden B. Waters and Ruben C. Waters, and his sisters, Ruby F. Greenlee and Pauline Wilson. He was a retired farmer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - April 29 2000
Elinora Brook Witt,
79, of El Paso died Thursday (April 27, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, retired Col. Landon A.; her son, retired Maj. Christopher Brook Witt; her brother, Joseph Brook; her sister, Julie Brook Fox; and two grandsons. She was a homemaker and an Army wife for 58 years. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - April 29 2000

Epifanio G. Nevarez,
a retired mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service and a veteran of the Army, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000). He was 75. Survivors include his wife, Maria Nevarez; his sons, Ray Nevarez and Epifanio Nevarez Jr.; three brothers; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 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. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - April 30 2000
Honorio “Pete” Aguero,
83, of El Paso died Saturday (April 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Petra; his sons, Miguel Aguero and Jesse Garcia; his daughters, Concha Garcia and Margarita Casado; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a bartender for 35 years and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 30 2000
Clarance Earl Douglas,
48, of Lubbock, formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. in St. Stephen Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Joanna Reese Douglas; his stepmother, Margarita Douglas; his sons, Robert Douglas and Anthony Douglas; his brothers, Raymond Douglas Jr., Carlos Douglas and David Douglas; and his sister, Martha Hernandez. He was a car salesman and livd in Lubbock.
El Paso Times - April 30 2000
Armando Isaiah Flores,
year-old son of Armando A. Flores and Nancy Garcia, died Thursday (April 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents and his grandparents, Maria and Ruben Flores, and Irene and Rick Gunkel.
El Paso Times - April 30 2000
Aaron Hernandez,
15, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Heriberto and Manuela Hernandez, his brother, Heriberto L. Hernandez; and his sister, Elma Lilia Hernandez. He was a student at Socorro Middle School and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 30 2000
Davis Holdman,
84, of Fabens died Saturday (April 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Gussetville, Texas. Survivors include his sons, Davis Lee Holdman, Henry Holdman and Perry Holdman; his daughters, Marie Glaser, Suzanne Lovelady and Cecelia Ayers; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna. He was a farmer and lived in Fabens for 70 years.
El Paso Times - April 30 2000
Sister Josefina Martinez,
94, of El Paso died Thursday (April 27, 2000). Visitation will be today in Father Yermo Convent, followed by rosary. A funeral will be Monday in the same convent. All times are pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her nephew, Humberto Martinez; her nieces, Margot O’Hannigan and Bea Rodriguez; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her brothers, the Rev. Pete Martinez and Clemente Martinez. She retired as a teacher at Father Yermo Catholic School and also taught music in several cities. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - April 30 2000
Petra Muro,
76, of El Paso died Friday (April 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. A prayer service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel; and her daughters, Elizabeth Ibarra and Mary Lou Contreras. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - April 30 2000