Obituaries

August, 2000
Fitzgerald, Gerald Wade
a civil engineer and an Army veteran of World War II, died Sunday (July 30, 2000). He was 74 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Emma J.; his sons, David Allan Fitzgerald and Danny Lee Fitzgerald; his daughters, Diane Eileen Hampton; two brothers; one sister; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday in All Saints Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Arzola, Cruz M.
66, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Olivia M.; his daughters, Sylvia G. Olivas; his brother, Jose Arzola; and two grandchildren. She worked for Farmers Dairies and was retired from Lee Garment Manufacturing. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 2 2000
Barraza, Loreto
76, of El Paso died Friday (July 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Santo Niño de Atocha Church, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon today in the church. Survivors include her son, Rafael Barraza; her daughters, Estela Castro, Rita Barraza, Antonia Barraza, Ramona Reyes, Guadalupe Garcia, Socorro Barraza and Maria de la Cruz Diaz. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Bienvenu, Josephine
78, of El Paso died Monday (July 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Wanda Smith and Patricia Davlin; two brothers; two sisters; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Cancer Center.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Clark, Thomas
71, of died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anna Clark; his brother, Clarence Clark; his sisters, Levernia McManis; Annie Crabtree, Peggy Simpson and Lucille Hunt; and several nephews and nieces. He was a veteran of the Vietnam and Korean wars, and he lived in El Paso for 24 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Dennis, Stevie Darnell
40, of El Paso died Monday (July 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; his son, Stevie Darnell Dennis II; his daughter, Talisha Jenelle Dennis; his parents, Claude and Imagene Dennis; and two brothers. He was an Air Force veteran.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Diaz, Concepcion F.
89, of El Paso died Thursday (July 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Porfirio Fierro, her sister, Eloisa Fierro; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose. She was a cashier for JC Penney and lived in El Paso for 88 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Goodman, Philip I. Sr.
83, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Funeral services will be private. Survivors include his wife, Loy A.; his sons, Philip I. Goodman Jr., Bruce W. Odom, Jack Allen Goodman and Thomas Joseph Trumbull II; his daughter, Laura Worrell; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a mechanic and lived in El Paso for 65 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Hernandez, Tomas L.
86, of La Union, N.M., died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Our Lady of Refuge Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in La Union Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Natividad Hernandez, Julian Hernandez, Felipe Hernandez and Tomas "Tomato" Hernandez Jr.; his daughters, Virginia Hernandez, Emily Gardea and Anita Granados; two brothers; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and a lifelong La Union resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
James, Margaret
63, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gardiner W. James Sr.; her sons, Edward John James Sr. and Gardiner W. James Jr.; two brothers; one sister; and eight grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 31 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Lawler, Federico Jr.
66, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Hillcrest Funeral-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Celia; his sons, Fred Lawler III and Alfredo Lawler; his daughters, Leticia Homan, Olga L. Burkett and Sandra L. Chow; his father, Federico Lawler Sr.; two brothers; four sisters; and 12 grandchildren. He was a security guard and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Moncada, Daniel
97, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elena; his daughter, Elena Flores; two brothers; and two grandchildren. He was a steel worker and lived in El Paso for 24 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Renteria, Vicenta Gonzalez
72, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 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 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Esther Polanco and Irene Perez; her sister, Viviana Ramirez; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was an advisor at a juvenile detention center and lived in El Paso for 60 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Steinburg, George Ivan
78, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Luisa; his sons, Hector A. Steinburg and Carlos A. Steinburg; his daughters, Collette Steinburg-Cheslik and Sonia P. Steinburg-Rodriguez; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. He was a driller for an oil company and a World War II veteran. He lived in El Paso for 32 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Wade, John E.
69, of Santa Fe, N.M., died Friday (July 28, 2000). Memorial service is pending. Survivors include his wife, Frances; his stepson, Carlos Mondragon; his mother Marita Wade; one brother; one sisters; and several nephews and nieces. He was a telephone company installer and an Army veteran. He lived in Santa Fe for 15 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Zapata, Guillermo
58, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Hermelinda; his daughter, Lisa Zapata; two brothers; three sisters; and one grandchild. He was a manager for a vending company and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association of El Paso, 1921 E. Yandell, El Paso, TX 79903 and to the Kidney Foundation of Texas.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000
Thygerson, Geraldine Dinwiddie
81, of Springville, Utah, died Friday (July 28, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Evergreen Cemetery-Springville. Survivors include her husband, John Carl; her daughter, Nancy Trapnell; her sister, Lorena Cox; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was an executive secretary for an architectural firm and a volunteer. She was a former area resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 1 2000

Melhoff, Larry Rudy
an architect and Navy veteran of the Korean War, died Monday (July 31, 2000). He was 68 and lived in El Paso for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his sons, Mark Melhoff, Scott Melhoff and Chris Melhoff; his daughter, Laurie Kann; his mother, Flora Melhoff; and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home were pending Tuesday.
El Paso Times - Aug 2 2000
Hargrove, Pinkie Virginia
61, of El Paso died Thursday (July 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include her husband, James Hargrove; her son, Jeffrey Layne; her daughter, Kimberly Edmonds; two brothers; two sisters; and one grandchild. She worked in interior decorating sales and lived in El Paso for 31 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 2 2000
Hinnant, Murdock
79, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Winnie Ruth Hinnant. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He was a retired Army sergeant and lived in El Paso for 42 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 2 2000
Pelletier, Florence T. "Tish"
72, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. today in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Joseph C.; her sons, Joseph F. Pelletier and Patrick S. Pelletier; her daughters, Maureen Fuentes, Rosanne Allen, Charmaine McQuade and Kelly Pelletier; her brothers, Leonard McNierney and Francis McNierney; her sister, Kathleen Tirpak; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 32 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter.
El Paso Times - Aug 2 2000
Tejada, Dominga V.
74, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Church, with burial at 11 a.m. in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Juan V. Tejada; her daughters, Maria De Jesus Witty, Guadalupe Beltran, Carmen Tovar and Maria Del Rosario Tejada; and 23 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 2 2000
Villanueva, Bertha
76, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Robert Villanueva and Victor Villanueva; three sisters; one granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Sr.; and her children, Irma V. Martinez and Ernesto Villanueva Jr. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 2 2000
Fosbury, Walter Joseph
83, of Austin, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (July 24, 2000). Services have been conducted. Survivors include his second wife, Dorothy; his son, Jay Fosbury; his daughter, Lynne Houghton; his sister, Evelyn Fosbury; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the church choir.
El Paso Times - Aug 2 2000

Kenney. John F. Jr
a retired postal worker and 21-year Army veteran, died Monday (July 31, 2000). He was 59 and lived in El Paso for 17 years. Survivors include his wife, Mie; his sons, John W.J. Kenney III and Steve M. Kenney; and his sister, Patricia Ann Todd. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Beaumont, Renee Delores
71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include her husband, Roy; her daughter, Kayelynne Ormsby; her brother, James Woodruff; her sisters, Muriel Fessenden and Jackie Marsh; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 38 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Castañeda, Hector
84, of El Paso died Monday (July 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Esther; his son, Carlos H. Castañeda; his daughters, Samantha Castañeda and Carla E. Castañeda; and one grandchild. He was a World War II veteran, worked in civil service motor transportation and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Clark, Dorothy Mae "Dottie"
of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, where the chapel service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alfred; her stepson, Alfred Clark II; her stepdaughters, Eloise Bergland, Donna Lucas, Susan Clark, Alice Jones and Janette Scuiletti; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She retired from Ohio Casualty Insurance after 30 years and lived in El Paso for 22 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Cosca, Pedro "Pete"
88, of El Paso died Saturday (July 22, 2000). Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Eloise; his son, Daniel M. Cosca; his daughters, Virginia Cosca Yatzeck and Cecilia Cosca Kaduk; five grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzhiemer's Disease Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, or the local Alzhiemer's association. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Davenport, Dorothy Ruth
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jim Davenport and Johnny Davenport; her daughter, Jayne Thurman; one sister; four grandsons and three great-grandchildren. She was the food director for the Ysleta Independent School District and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Assistance League of El Paso or Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Garay, Francisco Jr.
52, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Natalia; his sons, Alejandro Garay, Ricardo Garay and Daniel Garay; his daughters, Ide Duarte, Sandra Lorena Garay and Elizabeth Garay; his father, Francisco Garay Sr.; six brothers; four sisters; and nine grandchildren. He was a musician, a truck driver, and a resident of El Paso for 35 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Gerlach, John Alfred
81, of El Paso died Thursday (July 27, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his friends, Charles R. and Josette Martin. He worked for the Postal Service and was an Air Force veteran. He lived in El Paso for 12 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Garza, Jose H.
74, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 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 Friday in St. Raphael's Catholic Church at times pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Edelmira; his son, Jose H. Garza, Jr.; his daughter, Martha Annette Stone; his brother, Orlando Garza; his sisters, Blanca Hortencia Burns and Claudia Nellie Solis; and three grandchildren. He was an instructor at El Paso Community College, an Army veteran and the owner of AA Appliance. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Goodman, Aaron Bernard "Buddy"
89, of Houston and formerly of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in B'Nai Zion Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Michael Goodman; his daughter, Linda Grayson; and four grandchildren. He was a World War II Army veteran and a former partner in the American Grocery Co. and Regal Janitorial Supply Co. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Guerrero, Joel Fred Leon
45, of El Paso died Friday (July 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mari; his son, Michael Joel Leon Guerrero; his daughter, Melissa Marie Leon Guerrero; his brothers, John and Vincent; and his sister, Priscilla. He was an Army veteran and a resident of El Paso for 15 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Moreno, Esther M.
85, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Filiberto Valverde and Roberto Valverde; her daughters, Juana Garcia and Julieta Garcia; her brother, Roberto Mota; her sister, Guadalupe Gallegos; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Ontiveros, Gabriel "Bibi"
59, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday in Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his sons, Gary Ontiveros and Gabriel Ontiveros Jr.; his daughters, Francis Ontiveros, Desiree Ontiveros, Stafani Ontiveros, Joann Ontiveros, Raquel Ontiveros and Ileen Ontiveros; his mother, Dionicia Ontiveros; two brothers; three sisters; and six grandchildren. He retired from the Ysleta Independent School District and was a Marine Corps veteran. He had lived in El Paso since 1990.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Estrada-Perez Nicolasa
of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). A Memorial Mass will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Survivors include her sister, Concepcion Meza; her brother, Alberto Estrada; her nephews, Rene Hernandez, Jose Meza and Marco Antoni Estrada; and her niece, Mercedes Rodriguez. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 25 years. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000
Vollmer, James Francis Jr.
57, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Donnette, and his daughters, Patricia Hayes and Kathleen Scanlan. He was an Army veteran, a certified public accountant, a mortgage banker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzhiemer's Association or the Hospice of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 3 2000

Ruck, Fred
former Inspector General of Fort Bliss, died Wednesday (Aug. 3, 2000). He was a colonel and 32-year veteran of the Army. He was 85 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons, Marty Ruck and Lanny Ruck; his grandchildren, Robert Ruck, Christine Benson, Lela Ruck and Lana Ruck; and his great- grandson, Cody Benson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sid. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Harding- Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
El Paso Times - Aug 4 2000
Garcia, Roberto D.
76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Raymundo Garcia and Ernesto Garcia; his sisters, Ofelia Alvarez, Teresa Garcia, Florencia Vasquez, Elena Holguin and Julia Garcia; many nieces and nephews. He worked in agriculture and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 4 2000
Gutierrez, Julian
92, of El Paso died (Aug. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:45 to 11 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Church, with rosary at 10:15 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow the rosary in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be at noon today in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa. Survivors include his sons, Antonio Gutierrez and Genardo Flores; his daughters, Delores McCoy, Rafaela Molina and Maria de Jesus Gonzalez; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked in agriculture and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 4 2000
Hernandez, Benito
76, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 1 p.m. The funeral will follow the rosary in San Jose Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Cremation will follow. He is survived by one son, a daughter, many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He worked at the El Paso Country Club and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 4 2000
Moreland, Sherrie R.
15, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be at 10 a.m. in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, John Moreland and Norma Foote; her brother, Marshall Foote; her sister, Vanessa Avila; her half brothers, Lance Foote and John Foote; her half sister, Jesse Foote; her grandfather, Jose C. Flores; five uncles; five aunts; and a niece. She was a student at Franklin High School and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 4 2000
Quintana, David
71, of Sunland Park died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa. Survivors include his sons, Cruz Quintana and Ruben Quintana; his daughters, Maria del Refugio Quintana and Bertha Quintana; his brothers, Ricardo Quintana, Bernardo Quintana, Manuel Quintana, Gabino Quintana and Santiago Quintana; his sister, Soledad Quintana; and eight grandchildren. He was self-employed and a resident of Sunland Park for five years. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 4 2000
Reid, Susan Treat
53, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today in Bethany Christian Church. Survivors include her son, Gary Reid Martinez; her daughters, Dana Bosworth and Debbie Woody; her parents, Ralph Treat and Ruth Best; and her sisters, Lynda Watson and Gail Attis. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by a funeral home in Dallas.
El Paso Times - Aug 4 2000
Sellers, Hilde
63, of El Paso died Friday (July 28, 2000). A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; her son, Allan Wayne Sellers; her daughter, Sherri Lynn McCune; and her grandchildren, Devon McCune and Austin T. McCune. She worked at Freeway Bowling Lanes for 26 years and was a resident of El Paso for 27 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 4 2000
Valdez, Kazuko
72, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Michael Valdez; her daughter, Mary Arellano; her brother, Masaru Fujimaki; her sisters, Sachiko Wamamoto and Iko Yamakawa; and her granddaughter, Jacqueline Valdez. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 33 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 4 2000
de Esparza, Maria del Refugio
90, of El Paso died Monday (June 12, 2000). A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Holy Family Church, where the Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Survivors include her sons, Benedicto A. Esparza and Carlos F. Esparza; her daughters, Thelma Esparza Lewis, Olga Esparza Whiteside and Margarita Esparza Hodge; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker, pianist, and a music teacher. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 4 2000

Elias, Michael "Boston Mike"
a World War II Navy veteran and a retired produce manager, died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). He was 77 and served as a submarine signalman from 1941 to 1945. He was originally from El Paso and moved back to El Paso from California in 1993. Survivors include his sons, James Michael Elias and Robert Charles Elias; his daughter, Marianne Cartan; his brother, Louis Elias; his sister, Regina Dicicco; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cafa. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home-Montana, with trisagion at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 Monday in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. George Orthodox Church Building Fund.
El Paso Times - Aug 5 2000
Gonzalez, Juan
76, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). There will be a cremation and no services. He is survived by his brother, Elco Gonzalez; his sister, Margarita Gonzalez; four nephews and three nieces. He was a carpet cleaner and a resident of El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 5 2000
Moreno, Jose H.
65, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Elvira; his sons, Sebastian Moreno, Hector Moreno, Luis Moreno and Daniel Moreno; his daughters, Luz Maria Moreno, Myrna Gallegos and Monica Moreno; and 12 grandchildren. He was a custodian and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 5 2000
Rivera, Susana R.
90, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Rivera and Raul Reza; her daughters, Maria Ofelia Marquez, Irene Lara and Yolanda Silva; 16 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Aug 5 2000
Sandate, Cecilia C.
93, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jose N. Sandate; her daughter, Guadalupe Sandate; 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a housekeeper and a resident of El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 5 2000

Spaugy, Randal Dee
an Air Force veteran and provisions manager with Southwest Airlines, died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). He was 47 and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Leonila; his son, Ronald Spaugy; his daughter, Ginger Jenkins; his sister, Debbie Boone; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 6 2000
Abrahams, David J.
55, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Western Hills United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Cottonwood, Ariz. Survivors include his wife, Audrey; his son, Matthew Abrahams; and his brother, Edward Abrahams. He was a stockbroker and systems analyst with Solomon Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch. Memorial contributions may be made to Western Hills United Methodist Church or to Kairos of New Mexico, c/o Ken Bonnell, Box 278, High Rolls, NM 88325.
El Paso Times - Aug 6 2000
Del Campo, Teresa
69, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 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 11 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan; her sons, Roberto Del Campo, Ramon Del Campo and Jose Del Campo; her daughters, Teresa Soria, Martha Zuñiga, Concepcion Hernandez and Margarita Gonzalez; three brothers; four sisters; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 24 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 6 2000
Estrada, Andres
91, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 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. in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Andrew Estrada, Vidal Estrada and Ramon Estrada; his daughters, Rosemary Bigbee, Catrina Estrada, Anita Estrada and Ines Estrada; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked in the lumber mills and was a resident of El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 6 2000
Fernandez, Edward D. "Eddie"
12, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Enrique Daniel and Regina Fernandez; his sister, Elizabeth D. Fernandez; his stepsister, Susan Cathers; his maternal grandmother, Mary V. Cathers; and his paternal grandparents, Guillermo Fernandez Sr. and Rosa Maria Tinoco de Fernandez. He was a former student of Edgemere Elementary and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 6 2000
Mabry, Ruth
96, of El Paso, formerly of Hartshorne, Okla., died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Services will be in Hartshorne. Survivors include her son, A.J. Mabry; her daughter, Mabeth Moreland; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a rancher, a member of the Daughters of the Revolution and Daughters of the Confederacy and an El Paso resident since 1993. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 6 2000
McKnight, Charles
69, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Betty; his son, Jeffrey Scott McKnight; his daughters, Tammy Lee Coppock, Sherri Lynn Worcester and Susan Marie Bishop; his brother, William McKnight; his sister Rose McKnight; and seven grandchildren. He was in the Army for 27 years and was a resident of El Paso for 38 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 6 2000
Sepulveda, Leonor M.
71, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Joe Sepulveda, Alfred Sepulveda, David Sepulveda and Jimmy Sepulveda; her daughter, Maria Magdalena Arizpe; her brothers, Elias Martinez, Luis Martinez, Raul Martinez and Joe Martinez; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a retired quality control inspector at Hortex and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 6 2000

Byrd, Cornelius Jr.
an Army veteran of the Korean War and a former Junior ROTC instructor at Bel Air High School and Riverside High School, died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). He was 68 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Dolly; his son, Quinton F. Byrd; his daughter, Paula J. Hathorn; his brothers, Herbert Byrd and Lonnie Harlin; his sisters, Louise Wagner and Jamesetta Russell; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons Cornelius Byrd III and Howard A. Byrd. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Montwood Church of Christ. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montwood Church of Christ, 11845 Bob Mitchell, El Paso, TX 79936.
El Paso Times - Aug 7 2000
Brill, Lavina R.
75, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Brill-Feir, Karen D. Brill and Roxiann L. Brill. She was a personnel staffing specialist at White Sands Missile Range for 25 years and lived in El Paso since 1967.
El Paso Times - Aug 7 2000
Martinez, Maria R.
81, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, with chapel service at 11 a.m., in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home-Montana. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Leopoldo C.; her sons, Miguel Alberto Martinez and Leopoldo Jaime Martinez; her daughters, Francisca Lopez and Dolores Presock; her brother, Alberto Romo; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident, and worked at Hortex 21 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 7 2000
Mendez, Celia H.
87, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Federico Mendez, Arturo Mendez and Tomas Javier Mendez; her daughters, Juanita Mendez and Cecilia Gomez; her sister, Catalina Urteaga; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 80 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 7 2000
Harp, Florence Roybal
94, of West Jordan, Utah, and formerly of Texas, died Monday (July 31, 2000). Inurnment will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ocie. She lived in Utah for a year and a half, but lived most of her life in Texas. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 7 2000

Buckley, Harry
a vice chairman and president of Leavell Properties Inc., died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). He was also the past president of the El Paso Association of Home Builders and the national director of the National Association of Home Builders. He was 87 and lived in El Paso 48 years. Survivors include his wife, Pauline; his daughter, Karen Rumage; his sister, Anna Pfennig; two grandsons; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Buckley; and his father, Harry A. Buckley. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Borrett, Elizabeth M.
77, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Pro Cathedral Episcopal Church of St. Clement. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd M.; her daughters, Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Hanlon, Katherine B. Capell and Mary Carolyn Brockway; her sons, Loyd M. "Lonnie" Borrett Jr. and Walter H. Borrett; one brother; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Carnagey, Laverne F.
73, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Carl; her son, Dean Carnagey; her daughter, Linda Walker; one sister; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She worked in banking for more than 14 years and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Duran, Andres
26, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Blanca Rosa; his sons, David Paul Fernandez, Andrew Nicholas Duran and Adam Joseph Duran; his daughter, Josie Fernandez; his parents, Raymundo and Carmen Molinar Duran; three brothers. He was a graphics designer with the El Paso Sign Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Elliott, Norma
90, of El Paso died Saturday (July 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in Resler Hall of Trinity Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her stepdaughters, Pat Turner and Marilyn Singerman; her sister, Vive Hiner; her niece, Louise Henry; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or to the organization of one's choice.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Fernandez, Edward "Eddie" D.
12, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Enrique Daniel and Regina Fernandez; his sister, Elizabeth D. Fernandez; his stepsister, Susan Cathers; his maternal grandmother, Mary V. Cathers; and his paternal grandparents, Guillermo Fernandez Sr. and Rosa Maria Tinoco de Fernandez. He was a former student of Edgemere Elementary and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Gonzales, Joe "Pepe"
70, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bonita "Bonnie"; five sons, Edward J. Gonzales, Gregory L. Gonzales, Joe H. Gonzales, Timothy L. Gonzales and Daniel P. Gonzales; his daughter, Virginia Mae Morales; nine grandchildren, one sister, six nephews, one niece and several cousins. He was a dermatology technician and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Hernandez, Gloria S.
54, of Colorado Springs, Colo. died Monday (July 31, 2000). Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church-El Paso. Survivors include her husband, Juan Manuel; her daughters, Christine and Leah; her sons, David and Daniel; two sisters; two brothers; and one granddaughter. She was a retired teacher and a former El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Nolan Funeral Home in Colorado Springs, Colo.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Juarez, Jesus Jose
78, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Juana; two sons, George Juarez and Jesus Juarez Jr.; his daughter, Maria Luisa Juarez; his brother, Jose Juarez; his sister, Gregoria Rodriguez; three grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was a maintenance worker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Leitch, Doris Eileen
76, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug 6, 2000). Memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. today in Grace Chapel. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include many family members. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Chapl, 7601 Wilcox, or to the charity of your choice. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Mijarez, Gabriel
20, of Sunland Park died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in San Martin De Porres Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Tomas and Graciela Mijarez; his brothers, Tomas Mijarez, Gilberto Mijarez and Orlando Mijarez; his sisters, Cristina Peña, Laura Baray, Norma Mijarez, Rita Mijarez, Irene Mijarez and Imelda Mijarez. He was a student and a longtime Sunland Park resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Rivas, Valerie Gomez
60, of Houston died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Ronaldo; two sisters, Virginia Nichelmann and Elisa Hollingshead. She was an office manager and a longtime Houston resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Rojero, Salvador
49, of Fabens died Sunday (Aug. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with prayer Service at 7 p.m. in Templo Shalom. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the temple. Burial will be in Fabens Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Petra; his sons, Salvador Rojero Jr. and Edgar Rojero; his daughters, Yvonne R. Brown, Claudia L. Maldonado, Yvette Rojero and Veronica Rojero; three brothers; three sisters and 13 grandchildren. He was a business owner and a longtime Fabens resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000
Yelderman, George Robert
80, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 6, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in St. Clements Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery-Santa Teresa. Survivors include his wife, Mary; his sons, Karl Yelderman, Richard Snow, and Robert Snow; his daughters, Anne Yelderman and Peggy Ater; one sister; and seven granddaughters. He worked for General Electric Co. and was president of the El Paso Tennis Club. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tennis Development Foundation, 6633 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas 79912, or the YWCA, 1914 Texas, El Paso, Texas 79901. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 8 2000

Hernandez, Cristobal
a furniture and auto upholsterer and an Army veteran, died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). He was 50 and a longtime resident of Sunland Park. Survivors include his mother, Isabel M. Hernandez; his sons, Chris and Ray Hernandez; his daughters, Gloria Hernandez; five sisters; two brothers; three grandchildren; and several other relatives. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, and burial at 9 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 9 2000
Juarez, Maria S.
71, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Zeferino Compean, Rodolfo Compean and Roberto Compean; her daughters, Esperanza Juarez and Maria Juarez; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 9 2000
Mireles, Andres
12, of Sunland Park died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, and the rosary at 7 p.m. Thursday at San Martin De Porras Catholic Church. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jose I. and Irene Mireles; his sisters, Michelle Mireles and Erica Mireles; and his grandparents, Jose Mireles, Maximina Mireles and Andrea Renteria. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jose Renteria. He was a fifth-grader at Desert View Elementary and a lifetime Sunland Park resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 9 2000
Harp, Florence Roybal
94, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (July 31, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ocie E. She was a homemaker. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 9 2000
Hernandez, Soledad E.
86, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, John Hernandez, Gerald Hernandez, Miguel Hernandez, George Hernandez and Manuel Hernandez; her daughters, Mary Pompa and Rosa Hernandez; and 22 grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her son, Arturo Hernandez. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 9 2000
Parga, Ruben R.
78, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). Memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. today in Roger Bacon College. Burial will be in Mexico. Survivors include his sons, Gabriel Parga and Ruben Parga; his daughters, Rosangela Casas, Luisa Parga, Peggy Parga and Lorena Parga; one sister; three brothers; and seven grandchildren. He was a retired cattleman and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 9 2000
Elliott, Norma
90, of El Paso died Saturday (July 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in Resler Hall of Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her stepdaughters, Pat Turner and Marilyn Singerman; her sister, Vive Hiner; her niece, Louise Henry; 13 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. She was volunteer at Providence Memorial Hospital, where she was president of the auxiliary. Memorial contributions may be made to a hospice or another organization.
El Paso Times - Aug 9 2000
Ramirez, Andrea T.
81, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Scripture service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose A. Ramirez, Roberto Ramirez and Edmundo Ramirez; her daughters, Josefina Ramirez, Catalina Fuller and Eloisa Licon; two sisters; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 9 2000

Smith, Willie B.
a reporter for the El Paso Times during the 1920s, died Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2000). She was 92 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her son, William D. Thompson; her sister, Ethel Thompson; and two grandsons. Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery, Santa Teresa.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Deines, Alicia Armendariz
88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Walter W. Deines Jr. and John D. Deines; her daughter, Elizabeth R. Deines; her brothers, Juan Armendariz, Albert Armendariz and Manuel Armendariz; her sister, Amelia Zuniga; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter W. She was a bookkeeper at law firm and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Cantu, Maria A.
74, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alfonso; her sons, Don Henry and Larry Henry; her daughters, Cynthia Valentine, Irene Hudson and Ida Loustaunau; her sister, Josefina Pacheco; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Diaz, Julieta V.
75, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 7, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Luis Diaz; her sons, Luis J. Diaz and Samuel Diaz; her daughters, Gloria Acevedo, Elsa Chacon and Yvette Peveto; her brothers, Filiberto Valverde and Roberto Valverde; her sister, Juana Garcia; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Montana.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Figueroa, Oscar
47, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 9, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Lorena Fernandez, Claudia Ordonez and Lucila Figueroa; four brothers; four sisters and four grandchildren. He was a machine operator and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Marta, Lucila
55, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, with prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Angel; her son, Eric Marta; her daughter, Nova Marta; her parents, Ezequiel and Herlinda Olivas; her brothers, Raymond Olivas and Joe Olivas; her sisters, Sylvia Hernandez, Guadalupe Olivas and Virginia Soto; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Angel O. Marta. She was a retired cafeteria manager for Gadsden Independent School District and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Martin, Ben Sr.
90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Leo Martin and Henry Martin, and several nieces and nephews. He was a road foreman for Jeff Davis County and lived in El Paso for five years.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Prieto, Victoria
75, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ernesto; her sons, Robert Prieto and Ernie Gurany; her daughters, Delia Arizpe, Maria Victoria Arizpe and Laura Arizpe; two brothers; one sister; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a civil service payroll accountant and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Ramirez, Lorenzo
55, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. today in St. Pius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Zulema Salgado Ramirez; his sons, John Ramirez, Hector Ramirez and Albert Ramirez; his daughters, Zulema Ramirez, Michelle Ramirez, Molly Ramirez, Claudia Ramirez, Yvonne Ramirez, Letty Ramirez and Carmen Ramirez; his sisters, Rosalinda Garcia, Celia Guzman, Malena Lopez and Martha Chavez and his grandmother, Carmen Fernandez Ramirez. He was a driver for a medical supply company and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home- Carolina.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Rodriguez, Leonardo Z.
76, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his lifelong companion, Angela Martinez; his sister, Juana Rodriguez; and several nephews and nieces. He was a construction laborer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Rowland, Richard Keith
63, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann; his daughters, Lorie Rowland, his sons, Bradley Rowland, Michael Rowland, Daniel Rowland and Mark Rowland; his mother, Martha Alice Rowland; his brother, William Rowland. He was a self-employed accountant and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Soto, Rosando
57, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Daniel Soto; his daughters, Ramona Linam and Manuela Hunt; three brothers and two sisters. He was a stockman, an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
Collins, George Richard
of Louisiana died Tuesday, (June 27, 2000). Services have already been conducted. Survivors include his sons, George Collins, David Collins, Dwayne Collins, Richard Collins and Charlie Collins; his daughters, Amy Collins, Shawna Collins, Cindy Collins and Crystal Collins; his sister, Nora Najera; his brothers, Virgil Collins, Bobby Collins, Buddy Collins, Bill Collins and Joe Collins. He was a retired electrician and an Army veteran. He lived in Louisiana for five years and was a former El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000
McClain, Anuel L
86, of Kerrville, Texas, died Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Grimes Funeral Chapel, Kerrville. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Survivors include his son, David Hugh McClain; his daughters, Peggy Robinson and Nancy Lee McClain; one nephew; and four nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Lee Rector. He was a retired postman and a former El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 10 2000

Hughes, William
an electrician and World War II Navy veteran, died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). He was 75 and was a chief electrician’s mate in the Navy during World War II. He lived in El Paso for five years. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his son, James Story; his daughter, Lonni Martin; and his grandson, Chris Story. Services will be conducted in Globe, Ariz. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 12 2000
Daily, John H. Jr.
of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 10, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss Chapel No. 1. Survivors include his wife, Lucina; his daughters, Carrie Caulfield and Virginia Hart; his sons, John Scott Daily and John H. Daily III; his sister, Virginia Eder; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel.
El Paso Times - Aug 12 2000
Galvan, Zeferino
80, of Fabens died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens with funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Francisca; his sons, Pablo Galvan, Alberto Galvan and Carlos Galvan; his daughters; Margarita Ortega, Socorro Flores, Maria Elena Galvan, Teresa Galvan and Irma Galvan; two brothers; one sister and 28 grandchildren. He was a retired farm worker and a longtime Fabens resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 12 2000
Lazcano, Leonor
69, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). No services are planned at this time. Survivors include her sons, Ramon Reyes, Juan Manuel Reyes, Jesus Reyes and Gustavo Reyes; her daughters, Rosario Reyes, Maria Nuñez, Carmen Reyes, Delia Rojas, Xochitl Reyes, Patricia Reyes, Judith Rojas, Leonor Garcia and Ericka Reyes; two brothers; two sisters; 35 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for one year.
El Paso Times - Aug 12 2000
Martin, Nye Craig
48, of Los Angeles, formerly of El Paso, died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with Trisagion at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Bea A. Martin; and his sister, Terry J. Martin. He was a hairstylist and owned a jewelry business. He lived in Los Angeles for 25 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 12 2000

Rodriguez, Samuel
a postal worker and Navy veteran, died Monday (Aug. 7, 2000). He was 75 and worked with the Postal Service for 33 years. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his sons, Sam Rodriguez Jr. and David Rodriguez; his daughters, Ofelia (Hope) Amparo Magruder, Edna Hasan and Linda Rodriguez; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000
Alvillar, Rosario
of Anthony, N.M., died Thursday (Aug. 10, 2000). A rosary will be at 6 p.m. today in St. Anthony Church, where the Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Francisco; her sons, Chuy Alvillar, Jose Alvillar and Manuel Alvillar; her daughters, Mary Sanchez, Margie Jarman and Lupe Urbina; her brother, Elauterio Armenta; her sister, Manuela Briones; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Anthony. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000
Cowie, Viola Mae
92, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). Graveside service will be Wednesday in Santa Barbara Cemetery in California. Survivors include her son, James Cook Cowie; her daughter, Esther Crossen; her sister, Pauline Anderson; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1993. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000
Gallegos, Jose Jesus "Joe"
65, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). There will be a memorial service at 8 p.m. Thursday in La Paz Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Survivors include his wife, Rose; his son, Chris Gallegos; his daughters, Debra Gallegos, Diana Brundage and Denise Young; his sisters, Neomi Dickson and Sarah Abraham; and 11 grandchildren. He was the owner of Southwest Plastics and lived in El Paso for 38 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000
Galvan, Zeferino
80, of Fabens died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m Monday in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens, where the Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Francisca; his sons, Pablo Galvan, Alberto Galvan and Carlos Galvan; his daughters, Margarita Ortega, Socorro Flores, Maria Elena Galvan, Teresa Galvan and Irma Galvan; two brothers; one sister and 28 grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and a longtime Fabens resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000
Garcia, Jose
70, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of El Paso, died Thursday (Aug. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Our Lady of Assumption, with rosary at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Assumption. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Alfredo Garcia Jr.; his sisters, Lupe Garcia, Leonor Garcia and Socorro Gabriel; and many nieces and nephews. He was a steel worker and a military veteran. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000
Gordon, Micheline
77, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 10, 2000). Services will be in France. Survivors include her husband, Clinton; her son, Michel Debrenne; her daughter, Sandra Ariane Candy; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and resident of El Paso for 23 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000
Lozano, Jose Everardo
77, of Sunland Park died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at a time still pending at San Martin De Porres Church. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; his sons, Ernesto Lozano, Jose Lozano, Carlos Lozano, Francisco Javier Lozano, and Jose Alfredo Lozano; his daughters, Micaela Ortiz, Maria Castellano, Maria Guadalupe Lozano and Maria Del Carmen Lozano; one brother; three sisters; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a tailor and a longtime Sunland Park resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000
Martinez, Susana
41, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light, with rosary at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 5:30 p.m. She is survived by her son, Rolando Martinez; her daughters, Vanessa Martinez and Susana Guadalupe Martinez; and two grandsons. She was a cook and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000
Paz del Niño Sister Jesus,
90, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 10, 2000). Visitation will be at 4:30 to 7 p.m. today in the Monastery of Perpetual Adoration, with rosary at 5:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in the Monastery of Perpetual Adoration. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a nun for 73 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000
Togias, Mary Frances
82, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Valley Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Antonio Enriquez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 13 2000

Witt, John Thomas
a minister and Army veteran, died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). He was 53 and served 20 years in the Army. He was a resident of El Paso for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Suk Cha Witt; his son, Samuel Witt; his brother, William Witt; and his nephew, Mark Witt. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Wednesday in the Bethel Temple Assembly of God. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Alvarez, Leopoldo Sr.
91, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Rectory. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Leopoldo Alvarez Jr., Raul Alvarez, Carlos Alvarez and Pedro Alvarez; his daughters, Raquel A. Navarrete and Concepcion Alvarez; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Jacinta. He was a butcher for Peyton Meat Company and resident of El Paso since 1927.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Alvarez, Juana Barbosa
84, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Corpus Christi Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Ana M. Hernandez and one granddaughter. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Casas, Enriqueta G.
76, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 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 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Casas and Martha Casas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roberto. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Cantrill, Robert James
78, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elgeva; his son, Rickey Bob Cantrill; his brothers, Frank Bentley and Henry Bentley; two grandsons and one great-granddaughter. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Haigler, Patricia Ann
75, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today in St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Claude; her daughter, Claudia Ann Austin; Her brothers, William Anderson and Jack Anderson; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Libsack, Edna R.
101, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Trudy Castledine; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 80 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Ness, Margaret A.
95, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. in St. Luke's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her friend, Anne Rein. She was a government purchasing agent and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Ochoa, Jesus
77, of Doña Ana died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in St. Thomas Nore Catholic Mission, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Emma; his sons, Jesus M. Ochoa, Roumaldo Ochoa, Oscar Ochoa, Javier Ochoa and Armando Ochoa; his daughters, Maria Elena Ochoa, Josefina Cabello, Rosa Ochoa and Celia Zapata; one sister; 38 grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and a longtime resident of Doña Ana. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Parra, Socorro
77, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Chapel, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ignacio Gomez, Alejandro Gomez, Rafael Gomez, Jose Francisco Gomez, Isidro Gomez, Alberto Gomez and Antonio Gomez; her daughters, Leticia Howell and Sandra Chavez; three brothers; two sisters; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for one year.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Perez, Felix G.
73, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Santo Niño de Atocha Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Margarita Narvaez and Martha Lilia Fernandez; her brother, Francisco Gonzalez; her sister, Cruz Hernandez; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gomecindo. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Rivero, Maria
81, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 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. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Victor Basoco and David Martinez; her daughters, Nena Martinez and Rosa Basoco; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Rodriguez, Maria Blanca
60, of the El Paso area died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rosendo; her daughter, Anna Sylvia Rodriguez; two brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime area resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Ruddell, William B.
77, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Services will be in Georgetown Cemetery in Pottsboro, Texas, with date pending. Survivors include his daughters, Bev Seale and Marilyn Galano; three sisters; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. He was a truck driver and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Ruvalcaba, Manuel "Flaco" D.
64, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Zoila; his sons, Manuel Gamboa, Manuel Ruvalcaba Jr., and Ernesto Ruvalcaba; his daughters, Yolanda R. Hernandez and Patricia R. Recoder; six brothers; one sister; and five grandchildren. He was a retired cook and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000
Vazquez, Josefina E.
56, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Victor Hugo; her sons, Victor Hugo Vazquez Jr., Alberto Vazquez, Marco Vazquez and Alejandro Vazquez; her daughters, Maribel Vazquez and Dolores Vazquez; her sister, Maria Moran; and 16 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 15 2000

Varenkamp, Lloyd M.
a senior vice president and treasurer at El Paso Natural Gas Co. and a U.S. Army World War II veteran, died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). He was 75 and a resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Ina Lou Varenkamp; his son, Bryan Varenkamp; his daughters, Cathy Rankin and Beth Hennings; two brothers; two sisters; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He Lived in El Paso since 1955. Memorial contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice, 2001 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902; Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa No. 9, El Paso, TX 79902 or Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862-8200.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Aguilar, Francisca
90, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio S. Aguilar Jr. and Roberto S. Aguilar; her daughter, Leonor Stokes; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one niece, Alice McGill. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Armendariz, Luz
73, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Arturo; her sons, Robert Armendariz and Arturo Armendariz Jr.; his daughters, Lydia Cappeletti and Corina Segovia; three brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Espinoza, Maria Magdalena
91, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen-Alameda. Survivors include her brother Pedro E. Espinoza Sr., and several nieces and nephews. She was a domestic housekeeper and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Jaime Flores Jr., 38, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Restlawn Chapel. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his parents, Jaime and Guadalupe Flores, and four sisters. He was a maintenance worker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Ford, Virginia D.
79, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Ford; her son Benjamin Ford Jr.; her daughter Deirdre L. Reed; and one grandchild. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Franco, Martha Alicia
22, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Daniel and Aurelia Franco; her brothers Fernando Franco and Martin Franco; her sisters, Sandra Franco and Luz Elena Franco. She was a sales clerk at a convenience store and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Aveytia, Fernando Garcia
70, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his sons, Fernando Aveytia and Edward Aveytia; his daughters, Betty Rios, Joanne Angulo and Norma Carrasco; seven sisters; 17 grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. He was a plumber and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Garcia, Marcelo G.
85, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell-Northeast with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita Q.; his son, Marcelo Garcia; his daughter, Rosa Maria Petrozza; one sister and one brother; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a retired auto mechanic for Casa Ford and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Garcia, Santiago
81, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Our Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda, his sons, Santiago Garcia, Wenceslao Garcia, Elmo Garcia and Manuel Garcia; his daughters, Catalina Garcia, Juana Torres, Bertha Palma and Cecilia Garcia. He was a laborer and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
McKown, Alexander G.
85, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Oleta; his sons Guy Rodger McKown and John McKown; his daughter, Deborah G. McKown; one sister; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a bus driver for Greyhound and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Marquez, Maria Elena
66, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Lizabeth M. Romero and Mireya Ortiz Marquez; one sister; and four grandchildren. She was a teacher in Mexico and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Martinez, David
57, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 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 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Pedro Martinez and Ricardo Martinez; his sisters, Paula Martinez and Margarita M. Rocha; several nieces and nephews. He was a tile setter and was employed by the El Paso Independent School District. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Martinez, Sara A.
88, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include her son, Manuel Martinez; her daughter, Sara Enriquez; her sisters, Esperanza Baca and Enriqueta Ayoub Abizaad; six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was a broker with the Mexican customs agency and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Medrano, Erasmo
98, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Maria Refugio Ramos, Dora Jesus Medrano de Corona; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Picerne, Myra
infant daughter of Steven and Margaret Dowsett Picerne, died Thursday (Aug. 10, 2000). She is survived by her parents. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000
Ray, Wilma Daisy (Nabours)
78, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Chapel. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Scotsdale Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, E.B.; her son, Larry Ray; her daughter, Judy Wright; one sister; one brother; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a retired secretary from El Paso Natural Gas Co. and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 16 2000

Binion, Forrest J.

an educator with the Ysleta Independent School District for 50 years, died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). He was also a writer and a member of the Vista Del Sol Baptist Church. He was 92 years old and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his son, Bryson Binion; his twin daughters, Bettye Nelson and Jayne Brainard; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Vista Del Sol Baptist Church. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Duvall, Fred Anthony "Mickey" Jr.
65, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Survivors include his son, Fred A. Duvall III; his daughter, Suzy Gonzalez; his stepsister, Barbara Simmons; and four grandchildren. He was self-employed, a retired process server and a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Garcia, Norbert E. "Green Eyes"
81, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 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 11:45 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his daughters, Alice Scott, Priscilla Garcia Zolltheis and Eva Garcia Luetan; his brothers, Manuel and Eddie Garcia; his sister, Mary LaNeave, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Petra. He was retired from Sears and was a real estate agent. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a former resident of Albuquerque.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Hoffman, Gilbert Challen
92, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Gilbert N. Hoffman; his daughters, Arlene L. Hord and Louise E. Hanby; his brother, Norman Hoffmann, his sister, Lenore; his 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores, and his sister, Anita A. Price. He was a retired real estate agent and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Juarez, Cruz
55, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Armando Juarez, Richard Clements and Raul Espinoza; his sisters, Frances Anguiano, Maria Rangel and Alicia Garcia; his nephew, Armando R. Juarez. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a retired Air Force veteran who served several tours in Vietnam. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Kohout, Louis Jake
79, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Survivors include his sons, Jacob Jackson, Garry Mac and Larry Mike; his daughters, Barbara Elizabeth Bhey, Patricia Louise Middleton and Pam L. Luebke; his sisters, Anne Mathies and Agnus Salak; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He worked for the Texas Department of Transportation, was a retired Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Murillo, Ernesto
49, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his sisters, Lillian Murillo and Ana Morales; his mother, Noemi Chavez Murillo. He was preceded in death by his father, Porfirio E. Murillo. He was an electronics salesman and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Lara, Anacleto
98, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. today in San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Juan Manuel Lara, Damaso Lara, Roberto Lara, Rojelio Lara, Eddie Lara, Lorenzo Lara and Antonio Lara; his daughters, Enedina Hernandez and Manuela Clift; 34 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and a resident of El Paso for 80 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Maloley, Minerva "Minnie"
84, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Crypt-side service will be at 2 p.m. today in Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Diane, Victor, Lorraine and George; and several cousins. She was a 29-year resident of El Paso. Donations may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Mier, Carmen
51, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Richard; her daughters, Maria Elena Abeyta and Victoria Guzman; her son, Derek Robert Mier; three sisters, Victoria Felix, Olga Vega and Genevieve Vega; five brothers, David Vega, Jesus Vega Jr., Fernando Vega, Vicente Vega and Rosalio Rosales; six grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a social worker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Roy, Richard P. "Dick"
63, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). Visitation will be at 6:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan followed by a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Betty; his sons, Richard P. Roy Jr.; his daughter, Lisa M. Sevilla; his brother, James C. Roy; and five grandchildren. He was a station manager for the Police Department in West El Paso and formerly worked for Pet Inc. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Coronado Baptist Daycare.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Wiseman, Peggy Marie
52, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Dawn Munselle; her brother, James Wiseman; her sister Jaqueline Yeager; four grandchildren. She was a medical transcriptionist and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangement are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000
Musarra, Joseph S.
81, of Klein, Texas, died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Klein Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will be in Houston National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bernice; his daughters, Nanette Botello, Kathleen Kaufman, Gina Whitaker; his son, Joseph D. Musarra; eight grandchildren and one great- granddaughter.
El Paso Times - Aug 17 2000

Bauer, Eva
an executive secretary at the State National Bank for 30 years and a loan examiner for 11 years at Montwood National Bank, died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). She was also a past president and district director of the Business Professional Woman and a Realtor. She was on the State Safety Council and was instrumental in driver education being taught in schools. She was 91 years old and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her son, Gail Bauer; her daughter, Phyllis Montgomery; her sister, Ann Clay; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Bauer and Cleo Brooks, and by her grandson, James Bauer. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church, including a rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery, Santa Teresa. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Barnes, Tracy J.
80, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Margaret. Burial was Thursday at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa. He was retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel.
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Ornelas, Selerina Betancourt
100, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 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 Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Claudio Parga and Pedro Betancourt; her daughters, Pomposa P. Valles and Estefana Parga; 35 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Carranza, Alexandro II
infant son of Alexandro and Linda Carranza, died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his parents; his paternal grandparents, Raul and Josefina Carranza; and his maternal grandparents Young and Young Hong. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Favela, Efrain Herrera
72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Church followed by burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his sons, Marcos Martinez, Arnulfo Herrera, Arturo Herrera and Efrain Herrera; his daughters, Griselda Gaytan, Maria De La Luz Venzor, Martha Garcia and Norma Herrera, 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was an accountant and an El Paso resident for 21 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Gutierrez, Arnulfo Jose
85, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leticia; his daughter, Maria Estela Gutierrez; his stepson, Jose D. Gurrola; his sisters, Mary Kelly and Tilde Sloan; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was a foreman at Triangle Electric Supply Co. and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Herrera, Lamberto
64, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Funeral will be at 7 p.m. today in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Imelda; his sons, Jorge Herrera and David Herrera; his daughters, Aidee Wilcox and Teresa Wilson; his sister, Maria Elena Zaragosa; his mother, Cira Corral Herrera; and three grandchildren. He worked for Chevron Refinery and was a 25-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Hoffman, Gilbert Challen
92, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Gilbert N. Hoffman; his daughters, Arlene L. Hord and Louise E. Hanby; his brother Norman Hoffmann; his sister, Lenore; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was a retired real estate agent and a 69- year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Favela, Efrain Herrera
72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Gutierrez, Arnulfo Jose
85, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Herrera, Lamberto
64, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Hoffman, Gilbert Challen
92, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000
Flores, Nathaniel C.
90, of.M., died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000
El Paso Times - Aug 18 2000

Miklautsch, Joseph
a retired Army major, died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). He was 84 and a resident of El Paso since 1959. He was in the Army for more than 31 years and served in World War II and in the Korean War. Survivors include his daughter, Marie "Penny" Miklautsch; his brother, Donald Miklautsch; his sisters, Francis Venechuk and Mary Miklautsch; three nieces and three nephews. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 19 2000
Contreras, Sara A.
88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Oscar Contreras and Jesus Jose Contreras; her brother, Manuel Muñoz; her sister, Enedina Contreras de Muñoz; 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Jose Maynes. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1950. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Central.
El Paso Times - Aug 19 2000
Coulter, William Marion
92, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 1:15 p.m. Monday in First Christian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nera, and his nephews, Douglas Coulter and David Berry. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He was a field representative for a pharmaceutical company and a World War II Army veteran. He lived in El Paso since 1957. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 901 Arizona, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Aug 19 2000
Flores, Nathaniel C.
90, of El Paso, formerly of Taos, N.M., died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). Private services will be conducted at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Claudina; his sons, Nathaniel Flores Jr. and Arthur J. Flores; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a professional musician and the caretaker of an estate. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 19 2000
Vazquez, Juan P.,
80, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Raul Vazquez, Armando Vazquez, Luis Vazquez and Jorge Vazquez; his daughters. Irma Villescas and Sylvia Pedrayes; his sister, Asuncion Vazquez; 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was a self-employed tailor and a resident of El Paso for 47 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 19 2000

Shannon, Merle William
a program analyst and a Vietnam War veteran, died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). He was 69, spent 22 years in the Army and was a resident of El Paso for 36 years. Survivors include his wife, Sarah; his sons, John M. Shannon and David F. Shannon; his daughters, Louise E. Kendrick and Susan M. Timm; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000
Anchondo, Maria Elena
86, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in Nazareth Hall, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the hall. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andres Anchondo and Rick Anchondo; her daughters, Teresa Forbes and Helen Puthoff; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1928. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Central.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000
Jacquez, Patricia
44, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000), Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Hugo; her son, Andres Jacquez; her daughters, Patricia Mireles and April Jacquez; her brothers, Miguel Angel Estrada and Sergio Estrada; her sisters, Martha Cuevas, Laura Vasquez and Maria Estrada; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000
Jacquez, Maria Isabel M.
49, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Lorenzo; her sons, Lorenzo A. Ruan, Cesar A. Mora and David U. Mora; her daughters, Anna I. Landeros, Liliana Landeros and Claudia Landeros; her father, Arturo Landeros; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000
Madrid, Silverio V.
88, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). The body will be cremated. Survivors include his sons, Richard Madrid and Roger Madrid; his daughters, Vangie Hernandez, Rachel Madrid and Rosie Madrid; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He worked at Phelps Dodge and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000
Martinez, Maria N.
88, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leobardo C. Martinez, and sons Javier Martinez and Miguel Angel Martinez. Survivors include her daughters, Domitila M. Sandoval and Maria Dolores Martinez; five brothers; one sister; three grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000
Morris, Elva P.
75, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her husband, Jack; her sons, Steve Morris, David Morris and Scott Morris; her daughter, Lori Rand; her brother, David Woods Peters; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a registered nurse and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000
Rains, Virginia L.
80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 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 1 p.m. today in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. She is survived by her brothers, William Rains and Ollie Rains. She was a medical assistant at Beaumont Army Medical Center and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000
Saenz, Michael Frederic
19, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Memorial service will be at noon Monday in First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his parents, Joseph Michael Saenz and Valerie Saenz Arevalo, and four brothers. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000
Tovar, Esther
83, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass, with rosary at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Albert A. Tovar; her daughter, Irene Tovar; her brother, Joe Vera Jr. and Juan Vera; her sisters, Guadalupe Escajeda and Mary E. Charay; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was retired and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000
Vasquez, Soledad G.
of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Burial will be private. Survivors include her husband, Fidel; her son, Oscar Vasquez; her daughter, Cynthia Guzman; her brother Manuel Gaytan Jr.; her sisters, Roxanna Gaytan, Irma Gaytan and Sandra Vasquez; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 20 2000

Ronquillo, Rosendo Gonzalez
a custodian for the El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). He was 77 and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his sons, Manuel Ronquillo, Jose Ronquillo, Richard Ronquillo and Cesar Ronquillo; his daughters, Sofia Diaz and Bertha Hernandez; his sister, Tomasa Arrieta; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alicia, and his sons, Rosendo Ronquillo Jr., Alfredo Ronquillo and Ricardo Ronquillo. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 21 2000
Aguirre, Jesus Leonardo
31, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. today, with rosary at 9:30 a.m., in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Rebecca Sierra; his brother, Luis Aguirre; and his sister, Lorenza Aguirre. He worked in construction and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 21 2000
Gandara, Margarita
74, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 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 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Maria Salome Jimenez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 50 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 21 2000
Harter, Freda E.
93, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Dare Lucy; her sister, Alma Jean Bare; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy. She was a homemaker and a schoolteacher. She had lived in El Paso since 1967.
El Paso Times - Aug 21 2000
Leyva, Esther Chavez
88, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Yolanda Leyva; her brother, George Chavez; her sister, Elisa Acosta; her grandson, Jose Miguel Leyva; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Geronimo Leyva. She was a homemaker and had lived in El Paso for 78 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 21 2000
Martinez, Maria N.
88, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Domitila M. Sandoval and Maria Dolores Martinez; four brothers; one sister; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leobardo, and sons, Javier Martinez and Miguel Angel Martinez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Aug 21 2000
Navarro, Tomasa
61, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:45 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. 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 her husband, Jesus; her sons, Javier Navarro and Alfredo Navarro; her daughters, Elvia Navarro and Silvia Navarro; her brothers, Apolinar Rodriguez, Antonio Rodriguez, Pablo Rodriguez and Manuel Rodriguez; and her sisters, Juana Ayala and Maria Rodriguez. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 21 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 21 2000
Walton, Natalia Chavez
99, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, where funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. Survivors include her sons, Seymour Walton Jr. and Edward Walton; her daughter, Vernie Jo Salim; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Seymour Sr. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 21 2000

Chavez, Raquel
85, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 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. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Jose Eduardo Chavez. She was a retired accounting clerk for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 22 2000
Gaytan, Maria Luisa
90, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 8 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Severo Gaytan; her aunt, Yolanda Gaytan; and her niece, Gloria Gaytan. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 22 2000
Hutchinson, Marvin A. "Hutch"
90, of Horizon City died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Vista Ysleta Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Garden Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Louise, and many friends. He was a World War II Army veteran and served as a trustee for the Socorro Independent School District and as the treasurer for the El Paso County Water Authority for 19 years. He was a longtime resident of Horizon City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church.
El Paso Times - Aug 22 2000
McKendall, Marcy B.
65, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 6 p.m. Burial will be in New Orleans. Survivors include her husband, Charles; her sons, Russell Thompson and Randall Keith Bobo; her daughters, Levina Bobo, Pamela Bobo and Kendra McKendall; six brothers; one sister; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a postal worker and a resident of El Paso for 12 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 22 2000
Morris, Icy Olevia
77, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Josephine Davis; her brothers, W.D. Brown, Daniel Washington, Jesse Washington and George Washington; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rosalie Clark and Charlotte Cade. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 22 2000
Olivas, Jesus Manuel
infant son of Juan Arturo and Maria De Jesus Olivas, died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Graveside service will be today in Mount Carmel Cemetery with time pending. He is survived by his parents, and his brothers, Orlando Olivas and Jeova Olivas. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 22 2000
Padron, Ignacia
89, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Armando Padron; two brothers; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 47 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 22 2000
Smith, Henry C.
72, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Center Chapel No. 1 at Fort Bliss. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Opal. He retired from the Army after 27 years and lived in El Paso since 1971.
El Paso Times - Aug 22 2000
Urbina, Oscar Jesus
43, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Santo Niño de Atocha Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Christopher Urbina and Randy Urbina; his parents, Oscar Urbina Mata and Ana Sagarnaga Urbina; his brothers, Roberto Urbina and Oscar Urbina; and his sisters, Elvia Urbina, Elida Sagarnaga, Lucy Urbina and Yvonne Urbina. He was a construction worker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 22 2000

Clark, Jack T.
retired from El Paso Natural Gas Co. after more than 40 years, died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and was active in many civic organizations, including the Cielo Vista Optimist Club and the Sun Carnival Association, and was the commissioner of boys baseball. He was 67 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Sue Bess; his son, Frank Clark; his daughter, Rochelle Muchnick; and five grandchildren. A funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Velma P. Foster Education Scholarship Fund, c/o El Paso Community Foundation.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000
Acevedo, Leticia
34, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Christopher Albert Acevedo. Her husband, Rafael Acevedo, also died Saturday. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000
Castillo, Baudelia C.
89, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Santa Lucia Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Charles; her sons, Charles C. Castillo and Henry Castillo; her daughters, Constance G. Delgado and Rose Marie Duran; 10 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000
Dorado, Salvador Sr.
73, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Tomasa R.; his sons, Agustin Dorado, Pedro Dorado, Jose Guadalupe Dorado, Salvador Dorado Jr., Jose Luis Dorado and Francisco Javier Dorado; his daughters, Teresa Dorado, Esther Dorado, Graciela Dorado and Maria Eulalia Dorado; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000
Lopez de Garza, Ludivina
70, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in Jesus and Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel L.; her sons, Jesus Efrain Garza, Juan Francisco Garza and Manuel Luis Garza III; her daughters, Maria Antonia Garza de Ortiz and Lucia Garza de Palomino; and several grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000
Gonzalez, Armando
62, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 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 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Beatriz; his sons, Cesar L. Gonzalez, Oscar L. Gonzalez and Armando Gonzalez Jr.; his daughter Gloria Rodriguez; five brothers; five sisters; and his eight grandchildren. He was an Army veteran, a warehouse foreman for a distributor and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000
Hernandez, Luis
89, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Scripture service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Alberto Hernandez; his daughters, Maria Luisa Hernandez Smith and Margarita Hernandez Martinez; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elena A. He was a blacksmith, was retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000
Ivey, Benjamin Lee
80, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of Valley Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leone; his sons, Ben Lee Ivey, Patrick Dolan Ivey, Thomas Kevin Ivey, Dennis Joseph Ivey, Michael Morgan Ivey, David James Ivey, Brian Emmett Ivey, Christopher Drugan Ivey, Mark Brandon Ivey, Matthew Timothy Ivey and Martin Jerome Ivey; his daughters, Laura Marie Ivey Sims, Mary Margaret Ivey Cashion and Adrienne Marie Ivey Schultz; six brothers; 26 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a Lower Valley businessman, a real estate investor, developer, farmer, family historian and a civic leader. He was also a retired World War II Army fighter pilot and lived in El Paso for 78 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Medical Missionaries of the Poor, P.O. Box 92315, Washington, DC 20090 or to Mother Angelica-Eternal Word Television Network, Irondale, AL 35210.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000
Lassiter, Kathie J.
51, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa. Survivors include her husband, Rob; her son, Kevin Lassiter; and her mother, Billie Covey. She was a teacher at Stanton Elementary School and a 40-year resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity or the Foundation at Western Hills United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000
Pickett, Anthony "Tony"
39, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. in Thursday in St. Raphael's Catholic Church with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St Raphael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Glen and Phyllis Pickett; his brothers, Joe Pickett, Chris Pickett and Pat Pickett; his sisters, Anne Estrada and Mary Pickett; and 14 nieces and nephews. He was a resident of El Paso State Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pilot Club of El Paso, a community service organization serving people with brain disorders, c/o Louise Rapisand, 8604 Shaver, El Paso, TX 79925.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000
Ramirez, Rogelio R.
71, of El Paso died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000. Services have already been conducted. Survivors include his wife, Antonia G.; his sons, David Ramirez, Daniel Ramirez, Ernesto Ramirez and Alejandro Ramirez; his daughters Christina Ramirez and Teresa Ramirez; three brothers; four sisters; and five grandchildren. He was a retired detention officer for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. He was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 23 2000

Bowhay, Richard Allen
an electrician for Southern Pacific Railroad for 40 years, died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). He was also active with the Boy Scouts of America and Little League. He was 80 years old and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Mary; his sons, Richard A. Bowhay Jr. and John David Bowhay; his daughter, Jenna L. Sims; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Ford Chapel in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Acevedo, Rafael
37, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Christopher Albert Acevedo; his daughter, Candice Acevedo; and mother, Rosaura Montes. He was a production supervisor at Elcom Plastics and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Auderau, Donann
60, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. A family graveside service will be Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jack Smith and Richard Smith; her daughter, Laurie Smith; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a bookkeeper and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Barreras, Cruz
84, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Survivors include his wife Saturnina; his sons, Victor M. Polanco, Fernando Polanco, Gerardo Barreras and Francisco Barreras; his daughters, Ana Amaya, Maria Barreras, Isela Velasco, Rosa Aziz and Loreling Barreras; and 18 grandchildren. He was a horse trainer at Maddox Horse Farm and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Belaval, Luis
83, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his son, Luis Belaval Jr; his daughter, Francis Belaval; one brother; three sisters; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a owner for a liquor store and a 20-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Carreño, Rosaura
85, of Indio, Calif., died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in St. Anthony's Church with rosary at 11 a.m., and Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Anthony's Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jose Antonio Muela. She was a homemaker and a former resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Condon, Anne M.
95, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Julia Condon, and several nieces. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Cound, Georgiana "Georgie" E.
87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Annette C. White. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Castillo, Baudelia C.
89, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Santa Lucia Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Charles R.; her sons, Charles C. Castillo and Henry Castillo; her daughters, Constance G. Delgado and Rose Marie Duran; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Duran, Daniel Sanchez
79, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1:15 p.m. today in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Connie G.; his sons Daniel V. Duran and David H. Duran; his daughter, Delia E. Kubecka; his sister, Angie Madrid; and two grandchildren. He was a computer technician with White Sands Missile Range, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Foster, James Edward
80, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). A funeral will be at noon Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary E.; his daughters, Dolores Tucker, Barbara McKinney, Shirley Hopson and Gloria Foster; his brothers, Sidney Foster, Johnny Foster, William Foster, Booker T. Foster and Charlie Foster; his four sisters; seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was a dispatcher with Fort Bliss National and a 40-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Garcia, Trinidad
88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Luz Rosales; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Griggs, Richard
83, of Fort Hancock died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Sandell; his son, Larry Griggs; his daughter, Dorothy Hale; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a 22-year resident of Fort Hancock. Arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary in Fabens.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Holguin, Raul Romero
71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 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 1 p.m. Friday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Corina P; his son, Raul Holguin Jr.; his daughters, Grace Chavez, Cindy Smith and Corinne Holguin; three sisters; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was a refrigeration and air-conditioner mechanic, a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Lauts, Albert Charles
69, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Highland Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Enedina; his daughter, Donna M. Lauts; two brothers; and four sisters. He was an electronic technician, a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home- Hondo Pass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amigo Kidney Foundation, 1225 E. Cliff Suite D, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Martinez, Jesus
78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, including rosary at 11:30 a.m. A Mass is pending for Friday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Antonia; his sons, Samuel Amador and Andy Martinez; his daughters, Sylvia Martinez and Delta Amador; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was retired and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Sanchez, Leonardo Sr.
72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 7:30 to 10 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dionicia; his sons; Leonardo Sanchez Jr. and Juan Sanchez; his daughter, Belen Zamora; two brothers; three sisters; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a maintenance worker at UTEP and a 25-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Soria, Maria G.
68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose N.; her sons, Ruben Soria, Jose Raul Soria, Jose Luis Soria and Jose N. Soria Jr.; her daughters, Dora Isela Soria and Maria Patricia Licon; her sister, Elvira Jurado; and nine grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a 50-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000
Uribarri, Clementina Escapita
76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan; her daughter, Maria Perez; her brother, Jose Velasquez; her sister, Maria Elena Velasquez; and four grandchildren. She was a custodian and a lifetime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 24 2000

Renner, Mary Dave Mitchell
a teacher with the Ysleta Independent School district, died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). She was a state-registered professional educational diagnostician. She previously worked as a special education teacher with El Paso Independent School District for 10 years and for an additional 19 years as a diagnostician. She was 56 years old and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth L; her daughters, Margaret A. Renner and Karen Renner; her sister, Katherine Outman. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today in Immanuel Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Ave. S., New York, NY 10016-8804.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Barcinas, William Charles Tenorio
40, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Alexander Barcinas; his daughters, Melissa Barcinas; one brother and one two sisters; and one grandchild. He was in communications with Lecroy and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Castanon, Manuela F.
92, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at noon today in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Castanon, Salvador Castanon, Francisco Castanon, Isidro Castanon, Alfredo Castanon and Pedro Castanon; her daughters, Enedina Torres, Anita Castanon, Hortencia Castanon and Manuela Loera; six sisters; 50 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Charity, David J.
31, of Anacortes, Wash., died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Survivors include his parents, George O. Charity III and Laura Charity; his brother, George O. Charity IV; his sister, Robin Glaze; one nephew; one niece; and many other relatives. Memorial will be at 7 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. He was a former El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to El Paso Five Points Lions Club, P.O. Box 3412, El Paso, TX 79923.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Cunningham, Elizabeth
55, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Unity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Dobby Cunningham and George Cunningham, and her sisters, Mary Kay Berry and Louvenia Bellfield. She was a secretary for ICX Trucking and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Davila, Gabriel
40, formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his parents, Filiberto Davila and Dora Alicia Barron Davila; his brothers, Filiberto Davila Jr., Leobardo Alfredo Davila and Luis Davila; and his sisters, Marisa Davila and Adriana Davila. He was a jeweler.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Diaz, Francis A.
51, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Harvest Christian Center. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Josefina Martinez Diaz. He was a translator for the court system and a 13-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Herrera, Daniel Eduardo
9, and Ricardo Herrera, 4, of El Paso died together Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include their parents, Marco and Maria Christina Herrera; brother Marco Antonio Herrera Jr.; and their paternal and maternal grandparents. They were students and lifelong residents of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Flores, Ramon
80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana, with prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jesus Ramon Flores Jr. and Ruben Jorge Flores; his daughters, Blanca Acosta, Gloria Sotelo, Elvia Contreras and Alicia Bustamante. He was a retired cement contractor and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Holguin, Numa Rene
53, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Darlene; his sons, Joe Holguin and Numa Rene Holguin Jr.; his daughters, Yvonne Sanchez, Maria Cruz Holguin and Regina Roxanne Holguin; his mother, Maria Cruz Holguin; one brother and one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a truck driver and a 50-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Lauts, Albert Charles
69, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Highland Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Enedina; his daughter, Donna M. Lauts; his two brothers and four sisters. He was a retired civil service electronic technician and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amigo Kidney Foundation, 1225 E. Cliff Suite D, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Lopez, Pascualita S.
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Amadeo Lopez, Luis Lopez and Ricardo Lopez; her daughters, Natalia L. Arecco, Martha L. Moriel, Magdalena L. Scott, Ines L. Guzman and Eva Rosa L. Zamora; 35 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for six years.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Mayhall, Marguerit M.
86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today in Asbury United Methodist Church, El Paso. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Ave., Houston. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia A. Hall; her son, Michael R. Blackmond; one sister; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Candlelighters of El Paso, 1900 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902 or Ronald McDonald House, 1017 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Ortiz, Vicky
33, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 2:15 p.m. today in the Rescue Mission of El Paso, with prayer service at 1 p.m. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Roman and Socorro Ortiz; her sons, Santana Ortiz; six sisters and three brothers. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rescue Mission of El Paso, 1949 W. Paisano, El Paso, TX 79922.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Reyes, Juan
73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Jorge Eduardo Reyes Castillo, Ricardo Reyes, Luis Antonio Reyes, Juan Reyes Santana, Jesus Reyes and Gerardo Reyes; his daughters, Maria Estella Reyes Santana, Yolanda Reyes and Elvia Reyes; four brothers and two sisters; and many grandchildren. He was a gastroenterology surgeon, a professor and a resident of El Paso for five years.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Soria, Maria G.
68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose N.; her sons; Ruben Soria, Jose Raul Soria, Jose Luis Soria and Jose N. Soria, Jr.; her daughters, Dora Isela Soria and Maria Patricia Licon; her sister, Elvira Jurado; and nine grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a 50-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000
Stearns, Phyllis Audrey
72, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Memorial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Vista del Sol Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Douglas W. Koerrtgen and Paul G. Stearns; her daughters, Tammy F. Stearns and Linda F. Sopak; two brothers and seven grandchildren. She was a nurse's aide and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 25 2000

Diaz, Elias J. "Jim"
a former vice president of the El Paso City Lines, the city’s first mass transit system, died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). He was 89 and a resident of El Paso since 1964. Survivors include his wife, Julia M. "Judy"; his son, Christopher James Diaz; his daughter, Dianne Leah Josephson; and five grandchildren. Services are pending, including burial in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 26 2000
Amparan, Hector A. "Ponchito"
75, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elena "Nena"; his sons, Gilbert Amparan and Hector Amparan; his daughter, Irma Ochoa; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He retired from Southern Union Gas Co. after 35 years and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 26 2000
Barcinas, George Tenorio
47, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Services have been conducted. Survivors include his son, Joshua Fowlkes; his brother, Vicente Barcinas; and his sisters, Eloise Anonuevo and Anita Quichocho. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Magdalena Tenorio Barcinas. He worked in civil service with Manpower and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Aug 26 2000
Baublitz, Toshiko Ikai
69, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 2 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Teruko Ikai, Kuzo Ikai, Minoru Ikai, Kanichi Ikai and Kange Ikai; and her sisters, Hideko Fowler and Michiko Shibahashi. She was preceded in death by her husband, David. She was an entrepreneur and a real estate investor. She lived in El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 26 2000
Navar, Maria De Jesus
of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in St. Raphael Parish. Survivors include her sons, Jose Adalberto Navar, Rafael Francisco Navar and Louie Zepherinus Navar; her daughter, Mary Margaret Navar; three sisters; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a developer for the MJH Navar Family Ltd. Partnership and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 26 2000
Solis, Jesus
68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Manuela; his son, Jesus Solis Jr.; his daughter, Irma Solis; and four grandchildren. He was a cook and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 26 2000
Telles, Luz D.
35, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today and from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Survivors include her husband, Teofilo; her son, Arturo Telles; her daughters, Elizabeth Telles and Donna Telles; her mother, Maria De Jesus Dominguez; four brothers; seven sisters; and two grandchildren. She worked as a packer and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 26 2000
Worthington, Mildred O.
95, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Monday in St. Clement’s Episcopal Church. She is survived by her grandnieces, Patricia Osborn Hammer and Pamela Osborn. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, and her daughter, Cornelia Ward Worthington. She was a homemaker, a past president of the YWCA and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Resler.
El Paso Times - Aug 26 2000
York, Stephen Michael
50, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). A private memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Western Hills United Methodist Church. Survivors include his parents, R.E. "Bud" and Naomi York; his sisters, Christine Hansen and Diana Nygren; his former wife, Thelma Lilly Henric; his niece, Kelsie Ruth Nygren; his uncle, Darrell York; and his aunts, Greta York, Ellen Ward and Janet Smitherman. He was formerly a corporate tax lawyer for El Paso Energy and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Humane Society.
El Paso Times - Aug 26 2000
Dahl, Emil O. "Jay"
71, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). No services are planned at this time. Survivors include his wife, Peggy; his daughters, Meredith Kelley and Emily Sharkey; his brothers, Harvey Dahl and John Dahl; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Dahl. He owned and operated the DanDee Meat Market in El Paso and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 26 2000

Batey, Elizabeth Francis
who worked for the El Paso Independent School District for 26 years, died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). She is also remembered as "Mrs. Pancho the Clown" by many area residents. She was 79 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her daughters, Priscilla Lannoye and Charlotte Mills; her brother, Harold F. Bougher; her sister, Marge Hart; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howell "Pancho"; her son, Hal S. Batey; and her brother, Lewis Bougher. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Alarcon, Maria Elena
63, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Hector Maldonado; her daughters, Dora Gurany and Annette Marin; and her sisters, Alicia Ayala, Carmen Lucero and Leticia Cortez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Bavousett, J.D.
88, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, where a funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Barney Bavousett, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Anna. He worked in civil service with the Navy and was a World War II veteran. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and the Mesilla Valley.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Bulnes, Jose L.
86, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass is pending in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his son, Jose G. Bulnes; his daughter, Maribel Bulnes Young; his sisters, Ana and Bertha; two nephews and three nieces. He was the manager of the Melinda Garden Apartments for 24 years and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Camarillo, Ines
86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andres Camarillo, Ramon Camarillo, Roberto Camarillo, Jose Ramon Camarillo and Angel Camarillo; her daughters, Gloria Saenz, Concepcion Zamora, Vicenta Fonseca and Felipa Najera; 34 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Hernandez, Henry
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Henry Hernandez Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances C. He was a landscaper, an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Kurz, Frank
97, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Monte Vista Marriott Senior Community Center. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; his daughter, Ruth Moore; his sister, Martha Kahrhof; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karolynka Klussmayer. He was a retired consultant for Southern Pacific Railroad and a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Larson, Susan Parke
of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Survivors include her husband, Ray; her stepdaughter, Kari Larson Dougherty; her mother, Roylyn Parke; seven brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews. She worked for Delta Airlines for 30 years and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of VNA Circle of Hope or a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Petty, Frances Elizabeth
76, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jerry Petty; her daughter, Janice Faisson; her brothers, Carl Fields and James Fields; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1942.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Rivera, Oscar
52, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Adam Rivera; his daughter, Nicole Rivera; his parents, Juan and Eustolia Rivera; and his sister, Isabel Rede. He was a disabled war veteran and lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Schwartz, Rose M.
89, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. The funeral will be in St. Raphael Parish at a time pending. Survivors include her son, John A. Schwartz; her daughter, Marilyn R. Szoke; her brothers, Jack Coughlin and William Coughlin; her sister, Elizabeth Girvan; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Soto, Martha A.
42, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Valentin and Maria Magdalena Soto; and her brothers, Ronaldo Soto, Valentin Soto Jr., Johnny Barron and Fernando Soto. She was a respiratory therapist and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Sutton, Leslie C. Sr.
82, formerly of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, where a funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Leslie Cyle Sutton Jr. and Billy Cyle Sutton; his daughter, Frances K. Sutton; his brothers, Erwin P. Sutton and H.D. Sutton; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth. He was a postal employee for 38 years and a World War II Army veteran.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000
Tellez, Luz D.
35, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 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. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Teofilo; her son, Arturo Tellez; her daughters, Elizabeth Tellez and Donna Tellez; four brothers; five sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a packer at a bookstore and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 27 2000

Franco, Lylia P.
a retired teacher for the El Paso Independent School District, died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). She was 80 and a longtime El Paso resident. She had taught at Cooley Elementary and Burleson Elementary. Survivors include her son, Louie Franco Jr.; her daughters, Edith Franco and Lucille Padilla; her brothers, David Portillo and Fred Portillo; her sisters, Betty Barcon and Vera Campos; four grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luis. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 28 2000
Aguilera, Manuel
68, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m.Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anna; his sons, Manny Aguilera Jr. and Javier Aguilera; his daughters, Evangelina Aguilera, Isabel Montelongo and Martha Siquieros; his mother, Cevera Aguilera; three brothers; five sisters; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a forklift operator with Featherlite Construction Co. and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 28 2000
Durham, Cecil Omer
80, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ida B.; his son, James Durham; his daughter, Margaret Bethany; his brother, Robert Durham; and his sister, Odile Delatte. He was a World War II Army veteran and worked in civil service for nine years. He lived in El Paso for 42 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 28 2000
Gomez, Jacob Alexander,
infant son of Christopher Rodriguez and Linda Lorraine Gomez, died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be begin at 9 a.m. today, and funeral will follow at 1 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors also include his grandparents, Sergio and Norma Rodriguez and Cruz and Maria Jimenez; his brother, Jonathan E. Gomez; his sisters, Christina M. Gomez, Jessica C. Gomez and Cassandra Flor Rodriguez; his great-grandmother, Felicitas Carrasco; and many aunts and uncles.
El Paso Times - Aug 28 2000
Miner, Celia
91, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; time is pending. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Albert Miner; her daughters, Irene Miner Martinez and Isela M. Bernal; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonardo. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 28 2000
Nemec, Larry G.
59, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Florence; his son, Dennis Nemec; his daughters, Debbi Courtright, Dana Jorgensson, Marie Silva and Modesty Valenzuela; his mother, Wilma Zupan; his brother, Ron Nemec; and six grandchildren. He was a sales representative and had lived in El Paso since 1975. Memorial contributions may be made to Optimist International Foundation, 4494 Lindell, St. Louis, MO 63108. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Aug 28 2000
Reno, Roy W. Jr.
70, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m today, and the funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Clara Bess; his son, Roy W. Reno III; his daughter, Cynthia A. Escarciga; his sister, Anna L. Greer; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a Korean War Army veteran and worked for the American Furniture Company for 30 years. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 28 2000
Sanchez, Faustina
92, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m. and prayer service at 7:45 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Israel Sanchez; and her daughters, Martha Sanchez and Sylvia Hernandez. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 23 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 28 2000
Thompson, John Ross
43, of Plano, Texas, and formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, with rosary at 5 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, David and Frances Thompson; his brother, David T. Thompson Jr.; and his sisters, Monica Swan and Sheila Thompson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Thompson; and his sister, Candice Finch. He was a database administrator for GTE and was a longtime resident of Plano.
El Paso Times - Aug 28 2000

Garcia, Jose Salomon "Mon"
a retired U.S. Civil Service printing control officer and World War II Army veteran, died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). He served with the 31st Infantry Division in Italy during the war and received two Bronze Stars, one with a "V" device for valor for knocking out a German tank with a bazooka. He also received two Purple Hearts for being wounded, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge for his service in the war. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8919 of El Paso; the Disabled American Veterans; the Paralyzed Veterans of America; the Military Order of the Purple Heart; and the Combat Infantry Association. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Mary; his sons, Ed Garcia, Michael Garcia, Leonard Garcia and Richard Garcia; his mother, Pauline Garcia; five brothers; five sisters; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan R. Garcia; and his sister, Agnes Gutierrez. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, followed by burial in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Aguilar, C. Virginia
41, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Reynaldo; her sons, Sergio Aguilar, Ivan Aguilar and Cesar Aguilar; her daughter, Sara Aguilar; four brothers; one sister; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for seven years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Cooke, Mary Louise
71, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, William; her daughters, Diana Lynn Grimmer and Kathleen Ann Marshall; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1952. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital, c/o El Maida Shrine Temple. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Carreon, Maria Teresa
83, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Rafael; her son, Rafael Carreon Jr.; her daughter, Patricia C. Ramos; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Flores, Jorge Ventura
46, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; his son, Raul Morales; and one grandchild. He was a construction worker and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Garcia, Alana Desiree
infant daughter of Javier and Paula Garcia, died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her paternal grandparents, Eudor F. and Alma Rosa Samaniego; and her maternal grandparents, Maria Del Carmen Estrada and Juan B. Lizarraga.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Gillis, Donald Eugene
62, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Josefina; his sons, Joseph Gillis and Donald Gillis Jr.; his daughters, Sherry Topel and Adrien Gillis; his mother, Mary Jane Jackson Gillis; and two grandchildren. He was a retired systems analyst for the civil service, a real estate broker, and a Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 19 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Molina, Robert C.
72, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo Rojo; his sons, Jerry A. Molina, Mickey B. Molina and David T. Molina; his daughters, Doris E. Solis and Carrie Beth Quiocho; five brothers; three sisters; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a retired barber, an Army veteran and an El Paso resident since 1953.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Persing, Lynne
46, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). There will be a memorial service at a later date and a private burial. Survivors include her husband, David Novick; her mother, Bobbye Sorrels; and her brother, Ray Persing. She was a professor and management scholar, and moved to El Paso in 1999. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Reyes, Veronica
34, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:15 a.m. and prayer service at 11:45 a.m. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Lorenzo and Estela Reyes; her brother, Lorenzo Reyes Jr.; and her sister, Melissa Gomez. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Thrift, Eleanor C.
82, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Van Horn Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Dianne Jones and Colleen Kinsella; one brother; two sisters; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, D.C.; and her son, Craig Thrift. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1979. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Reno, Roy W. Jr.
70, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Clara; his sons, Roy W. Reno, III and Mark Allen Reno; his daughter, Cynthia A. Escarciga; his sister, Anna L. Greer; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a Korean War Army veteran and worked for the American Furniture Co. for more than 30 years. He was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000
Williams, Harry Lloyd
85, of Lindale, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). No services are planned. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy. He was a civil engineer and World War II Army veteran. He served as a combat engineer in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany during the war. He was a longtime resident of Lindale. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 3800 Paluxy Blvd., Suite 560, Tyler, TX 75703. Arrangements are by Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors.
El Paso Times - Aug 29 2000

Valenzuela, John
owner of El Paso Alamo Plumbing Supply for 35 years, died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). He was 72 years old and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Belen; his sons, Joe John Valenzuela, Louie Valenzuela, John Valenzuela Jr. and Mark Anthony Valenzuela; his daughters, Linda Alvarado, Sandra Hernandez and Nancy Valenzuela; four brothers and five sisters; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jaime Valenzuela and Mark Valenzuela. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Chapel-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be private.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Albrecht, Arthur D.
80, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, where funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie J. Albrecht; his sons, Philip L. Albrecht and Robert D. Albrecht; his daughter, Jonnette Amberry; one sister; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was an operating engineer for Chevron Oil Co. and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Alejo, Juan P. "El Indio"
86, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission, where funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ernestina; his sons, Arturo Alejo, Armando Alejo, Jose Alejo, Ramon Alejo and Ernesto Alejo; his daughters, Cruz Estrada and Martha Moreno; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a civil servant at Fort Bliss and a World War II Army veteran. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Biegaj, Alice
70, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Renner; five sisters; one brother; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Bradford, Dolores F.
99, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel, with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Dolores Goeldner and Marjorie B. Melville; and her sons, Andrew C. Bradford, Charles D. Bradford and Alan R. Bradford; one brother; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and volunteer and an El Paso resident for 40 years.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Chavez, Javier Alfredo
infant son of David and Faviola Chavez of El Paso, died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his grandparents, Gabriela Lara, Ramon Morales and Panfilo Chavez. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Durham, Cecil Omer
80, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ida B.; his son, James Durham; his daughter, Margaret Bethany; one brother and one sister. He was a career Army soldier, serving in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, and worked for civil service nine years. He was a 42-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Lewis, Dora Lucille
88, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, George W.; her brother; and several nieces and nephews. She was a retired clerk for the El Paso Natural Gas Co. and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Navarre, Keith Joseph
76, of El Paso died Aug. 22, 2000. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss Post Chapel No. 2. Burial with military honors will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Shio; his stepsons; James Y. Navarre and Yoshinori Shinoda; his daughter, Nina M. Ahumada; and four grandchildren. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, retiring after 31 years of service. and was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Przybylski, Chester
89, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his friend, Alida Abraham. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Rodriguez, Jesus P.
80, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ofelia; his sons, Jesus Rodriguez Jr., Baudelio Rodriguez and Javier Rodriguez; his daughters, Alicia Reyes, Maria Antonia Castillo, Martha De La Torre, Leticia O. Lujan, Olga Isela McMullen and Elvia Rodriguez; 34 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. He was a construction foreman and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Talavera, Emilio Corona Jr.,
53, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in San Juan Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Matilde C.; his sons; Frank Richard Talavera and Richard Lee Talavera; his daughters; Lorrie Ann Talavera and Tracy Marie Talavera; one brother; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. He was a refinery foreman, a U.S. Navy veteran and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Turner, Gladys Allene
80, of Fabens died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Cecil Turner. Survivors include her daughter, Buena "Dusty" Milson, and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a former resident of Pecos and Buckeye, Ariz. Funeral arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary, Fabens.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Heineman, Annie Laurie
81, of Rogers, Ark., died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Rollins Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; her sons, Kenneth H. Heineman and Ronald Roy Heineman; two brothers; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a retired bookkeeper and a former longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Texas at El Paso, Athletic Fund.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000
Lintz, Frances
86, of Granada Hills, Calif., died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Survivors include her husband, Jack; her sons, Rodger E. Blake and David Venig; her daughter, Jolene Kelly; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a former El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 30 2000

Thompson, Theodore Earl
a Southern Pacific Railroad employee for for 38 years and a breeder of appaloosa horses, died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). He was 66 years old and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survivors include his sons, Anthony G. "Tony" Thompson; his daughters, Debra Thompson and Tammie Thompson; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Castillo, Emma
67, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alvino Castillo; her sons, David Castillo and Bill Castillo; four sisters; two brothers; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Caudillo, Felicitas G.
71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home- Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 1:15 p.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Carmelo Caudillo, Ramon Caudillo, Carlos Caudillo, Raul Caudillo and Jesus Caudillo; his daughters, Bertha C. Caudillo, Isabel Vasquez, Norma Ramos, Manuela Holguin and Guadalupe Lozano; one brother; 30 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Duran, Gregorio
94, a former resident of El Paso, died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000) in Moreno Valley, Calif. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Bertha Cepeda and Maria Aguayo; his sons, Abel Duran and Guadalupe Duran; one brother; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Castañada, and his son, Efrain Duran. He was a farmer.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Flores, Armando H.
58, of El Paso died Aug. 18, 2000. No services are planned. Survivors include his son, Armando Flores, Jr.; his daughters, Veronica Flores, Myrna Flores, Patricia Moreno and Alma Flores; one brother and one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a laborer for a fabric factory and a 22-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Garcia, Francisco Jr.
48, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Cristo Rey Convent. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Andres Garcia; his daughters, Diana Garcia, April Garcia and Claudia Garcia; his parents, Francisco V. and Maria O. Garcia; three brothers; four sisters; and one grandchild. He was a jeweler, an Army veteran and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Kiefer, Maria
61, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Sergio G. Kim; her daughters, Claudia M. Sias, Patricia Kim de Castillo and Mara Kim; three brothers; three sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a nurse's aide and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Opp, Katherina
87, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000). A funeral will be in Jamestown, N.D. Burial will be in Streeter Cemetery, Streeter, N.D. Survivors include her daughter, Charlotte McMicken; one sister; one brother; and three grandsons. She was a retired nurse's aide and a resident of El Paso for two years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Ponce, Francisca V.
77, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Adrian Ponce, and many nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a 20-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Simon, Virginia Lee
69, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Gary M. Simon, Dennis K. Simon and Mark E. Simon; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Simon, and her son, Steven Simon. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1964.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Velasco, Angel
49, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cristina Velasco; his daughter, Suky Velasco; his son, Angel Velasco, Jr.; his mother, Estela Velasco; and seven brothers. He was a laborer for Factory General Merchandise and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Villasana, Esther
66, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Antonio Villasana; and sister, Lupe Hullings. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000
Rodriguez, Redula Anaya "Nettie"
59, of North Hollywood, Calif., died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Valhalla Funeral Home, Burbank, Calif. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Valhalla Funeral Home. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Anthony "Rod"; her son, Anthony Rodriguez Jr.; one daughter, Laura Rodriguez; three brothers; one sister; one aunt and uncle; and many nieces and nephews. She was an educational aide for the Unified Los Angeles School District and a former San Elizario resident. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite cancer or heart disease organization.
El Paso Times - Aug 31 2000