Obituaries

October, 2000
Martin, Richard B.
a retired Army lieutenant colonel, the founder and president of Sunland Air Express and chief financial officer of Auto Air Transportation, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). He was 64 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Graciela; his son, Phillip Martin; his daughter, Eva Martin; and his stepsons, Iban Venegas and Juan Pablo Venegas. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 1 2000
Brewer, Wesley C.
the owner of Chaparral Productions and a World War II Army veteran, died Tuesday (Sept. 26, 2000). He was 78 and a longtime Chaparral resident. Survivors include his wife, Novella; his daughters, Dolores, Geraldine, Norlene Mathes, Melody Pettijohn and Tracey Lewelling; and eight grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 1 2000
Bustillos, Maria
55, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Templo Sion. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel; her son, Rudy Bustillos; her daughter, Norma Navarrete; her mother, Amalia Lugo; five brothers; six sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 1 2000
Giannini, Cleo G.
93, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Scripture service will be in the funeral home; the time is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Donald G. Graham and Daniel W. Graham; her sister, Frances Klise; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Paul. She retired from civil service after 25 years and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 1 2000
Gomez, Antonio V.
82, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 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. Monday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leonarda; his son, Antonio Gomez; his daughter, Yolanda Gomez Nash; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a butcher for Peyton Meat Co. and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 1 2000
Guerrero, Otilio
83, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Teresa; his sons, Luis Otilio Guerrero, Lorenzo Guerrero, Antonio Guerrero, Gabriel Guerrero, Sergio Guerrero, Armando Guerrero, Roberto Guerrero, Nati Guerrero and Arturo Guerrero; his daughters, Socorro Acuña, Maria Guerrero and Julieta Caro; three brothers; 54 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons, Carlos Guerrero and Eliseo Guerrero, and a brother and a sister. He was a furniture ulpholsterer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 1 2000
Rainwater, Mildred Alene
95, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 22, 2000). Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, where the funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Dewey Rainwater and Harvey Rainwater; her daughters, Ethel Davison and Joanne Davison; 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. She was retired from a Woolworth department store as a stockroom manager and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 1 2000
Rodriguez, Josefina G. "EPO"
72, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Alicia Torres, Gloria Ortiz and Sandra Huerta; two brothers; one sister; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moises Jose Rodriguez Sr.; and her son, Moises Jose Rodriguez Jr. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 1 2000
Silva, Beatriz O.
58, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in San Felipe de Jesus. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, J. Jose; her sons, Luis Javier Silva and Alexandro Silva; her daughter, Velia Oralia Silva; three brothers; four sisters; and one grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 1 2000
McIntosh, Lana Mae
59, of Midland, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Ellis Funeral Home-Midland, and from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. The graveside service will be in Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Dennis; her sons, Kevin Roberts, Tim Roberts, Chris McIntosh and Sean McIntosh; her daughter, Dawn Owens; two brothers and seven grandchildren. She worked for Southwestern Bell/AT&T until 1994 and was a longtime Midland resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 1 2000

Crumby, Loretta C.
a schoolteacher, office manager and deputy district clerk for El Paso County, died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000).She worked in the courthouse from 1962 to 1978. She was 93 and a longtime El Paso resident.She is survived by her sisters, Sophie Johnson and Gladys J. Beard; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burt R.The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Grace United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 400 N. Carolina, El Paso, TX 79915. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 2 2000
Blanco, Severa
87, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 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 in Guardian Angel Church with date and time pending. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Aristeo Blanco Jr., Abel Blanco and Oscar Blanco; her daughter, Mary Marquez; two sisters; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aristeo Blanco Sr. She was a cosmetologist for Gunning- Casteel Drug Stores and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 2 2000
Brown, Stella Kaerwer
89, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, where the funeral will follow at 2 p.m. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include her daughter, Emma Lou Smith; five sisters; one brother; seven grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Davis. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident since 1914. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 2 2000
Fry, Dennis B.
36, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 25, 2000). Services have already been conducted. Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Joanne; his daughter, Terra Lynn Molinar; his father, Dors Leonard Fry; and his brother, Leonard Dwayne Fry. He was a truck driver for Overland Trucking and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Oct 2 2000
Meyers, Howard L.
of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Florence; his son, John Meyers; his daughters, Lynn Gilger and Ann Bowhay; and eight grandchildren. He was a registered pharmacist in El Paso for 50 years, a World War II veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 2 2000
Pendleton, Geraldine "Jerry"
78, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Wallace "Squeak"; her sons, Fred R. Jackson Jr. and Larry Ray Jackson; her stepson, Barry Pendleton; her stepdaughter, Julie Kay Booth; one sister; and many grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 4150 Rio Bravo No. 100, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Oct 2 2000
Rodriguez, Josefina G. "EPO"
72, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Alicia Torres, Gloria Ortiz and Sandra Huerta; two brothers; one sister; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moises Jose Rodriguez Sr.; and her son, Moises Jose Rodriguez Jr. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 2 2000
Saucedo, Alfredo "Fritz"
82, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Mary Carmen; his sons, Alfredo F. Saucedo, George A. Saucedo, Michael S. Saucedo and Victor A. Saucedo; his daughters, Christine Hodgdon and Patricia Burdick; one brother; one sister; and nine grandchildren. He was one of the founders of Saucedo Brothers, a family-owned lock business, and a World War II Navy veteran. He also was a driver in the first Pan- American Road Race from Juárez to Guatemala in 1950. He was a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 2 2000
Sooter, Elvira
85, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 30, 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 2 p.m. Tuesday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Alejandro; and many nieces and nephews. She was a cashier for Luby's cafeteria and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 2 2000
Zamarippa, Francisca
of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Santo Niño Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andres Zamarippa, Juan Zamarippa, Pedro Zamarippa III and Hector Zamarippa; her daughters, Maria Z. Olague and Carlota Z. Gonzalez; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro; her sons, Benito Zamarippa, Pedro Zamarippa Jr. and Gilberto Zamarippa; and her daughter, Belia Zamarippa. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 2 2000

Connor, David Ray
an El Paso police officer, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). He was a sergeant in the police department's Crimes Against Persons division. He was 51 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Celina H.; his son, Andrew Connor; his daughter, Logan Connor; his mother, Virginia Clark; three brothers; two sisters; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Browning, Marlen Leroy
84, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). The graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Olive; his stepson, Steve Marinovic; and his brother, Ormond Browning. He retired from the Army and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Cobos, Gerardo
23, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Primera Iglesia Apostolica, with prayer services at 7 p.m. The funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe; his daughter, Karla Cobos; his parents, Refugio and Maria Luisa Cobos; three brothers; and one sister. He was a maintenance person and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Cisneros, Juan
81, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. The graveside service will be at noon Wednesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his son, Hipolito Cisneros, Jesus Cisneros, Marcelo Cisneros, Daniel Cisneros and David Cisneros; his daughters, Irene Garcia and Octaviana Hernandez; 34 grandchildren; 53 great- grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Dycus, Millie
86, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. The graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, C. Burton; her sons, Tom Johnson and Charles Dycus; her daughter, Dorothy Rebard; one sister; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert W. Kindig. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Few, Doris M.
88, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, where the funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Ann Short and Mary N. Meyers; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her spouses, Edwin L. Fitzwater and James L. Few; and her daughter, Edwina Dawn Duncan. She retired from The Popular Department Store after 22 years and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Fry, Dennis B.
36, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with chapel service at 7 p.m. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Joanne; his daughter, Terra Lynn Molinar; his father, Dors Leonard Fry; and his brother, Leonard Dwayne Fry. He was a truck driver for Overland Trucking and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Galindo, Kevin
infant son of Inocencia Galindo, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in McGill Cemetery. He is survived by his mother; and many aunts and uncles. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Gallegos, Jesus "Rey"
66, of Canutillo died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick's Church in Canutillo. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Stella; his son Oscar Saul Gallegos; his daughters, Letty Gallegos and Lourdes Pearson; three brothers; five sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a retired postal worker, the owner of The Little Diner, an Army veteran and a lifelong Canutillo resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Junior League of El Paso, 520 Thunderbird, El Paso, TX 79912.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Garcia, Salomon
76, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2000). The graveside service will be at 8:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his sisters, Connie Duran, Francisca Delgado and Natividad Aguilar; and many nieces and nephews. He was retired and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral home.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Kent, Isabel M.
88, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Charles Kent; three nieces; many great-nieces and nephews; and her friend, Dale Hawkins. She was a retired Army nurse, a decorated World War II and Korean War Army veteran, and an El Paso resident since 1958.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000
Talamantes, Hector Ramiro
61, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. the graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Panteon Jardines Eternos in Juárez. Survivors include his wife, Clara; his sons, Oscar Talamantes and Omar Talamantes; his daughters, Liz Garcia, Liliana Talamantes, Telma Talamantes and Claudia Talamantes; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a custodian for the Socorro Independent School District and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 3 2000

Lucero, Carlos J.
of El Paso of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 2, 2000). He was 73 and was the first Hispanic patrol officer for the El Paso County Sheriff's Department. He also served in the Navy in World War II and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.Survivors include his brother, Alfredo Lucero, and his sisters, Hortencia Rabago, Julieta Maya and Romelia Dominguez.Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000
Billhartz, Nancy Rountree "Lu-Lu"
51, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel in Fabens, and noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in Montana Street Church of Christ, followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Lana Reni Rivera and Melanie Ruth Billhartz; her parents, Doc and Arline Rountree; two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren. She was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years and was a lifetime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000
Browning, Marlen Leroy
84, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Ormond M. Browning; three nieces; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olive Browning, and a stepson, Steve Marinovic. He was retired from the Army and was an El Paso resident for more than 44 years. Funeral arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000
Carreon, Pablo
63, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Velia; his sons, Pablo Carreon Jr., Francisco Gabriel Carreon and Daniel Marcos Carreon; four brothers; four sisters; and several nieces and nephews. He worked as a lineman for civil service and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000
Felix, Ramona C.
81 of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan Reyes, Jesus Reyes and Flavio Carreon; her daughter, Virginia Bustamante; three sisters; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident since 1977.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000
Galvez, Angel
27, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 2, 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 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Raquel A. Galvez, and his brothers, Gerardo Galvez, Oscar Galvez, Leonardo Galvez and Rafael Galvez. He was a machine operator for Smurfit Stone and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000
Lentz, Elsie
78, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Futrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Austin. Survivors include her son, William L. Lentz; her daughters, Karan Heffelfinger and Barbara Iseli; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie H. Lentz. She was a registered nurse and a had been a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, Montana Street Church of Christ, Southwestern Medical Center or Beaumont Army Medical Center.
El Paso Times -Oct 4 2000
McBee, Roy Warner
71, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at noon Thursday in Bethany Christian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alice; his son, Douglas McBee; his daughter, Laura Miller; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a systems analyst with Colsa Contractors and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a El Paso resident since 1974.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000
Montano, Yi Soon
65, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 7 p.m. A chapel service will be at noon Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include her husband, Gerald "Moto"; her son, Michael A. Montano; and one grandson, Markus A. Montano. She was a homemaker and a 24-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000
Rodriguez, Ana Maria
92, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 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 St. Ignatious Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Jose Pallares, Concepcion Pallares and Jesus Pallares, and her sisters, Esther Pallares and Dolores Pallares. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000
Rothblatt, Melvin
69, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2000). Services have already taken place. Funeral arrangements were by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his sons, Michael Rothblatt, Mark Rothblatt and Matthew Rothblatt; his stepson, William Archambeault; his daughters, Melanie Perez, Melissa Blythe and Melinda Coons; three brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren; one nephew and two nieces. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Jamie Rothblatt. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and he served 28 years in the Army and seven years in the Marines. He was a resident of El Paso for 35 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000
Schuessler, Louise J.
84, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Futrell Funeral Home. Survivors include her daughters, Diane Schuessler and Carolyn McClish, and two great-grandchildren, Ryan McClish and Alex McClish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard W. Schuessler. She was the founder of the El Paso County Historical Society and president of many organizations. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso County Historical Society, the Humane Society or the El Paso Zoo.
El Paso Times - Oct 4 2000

Baldwin, John Darrell
of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). He was 66, was a research and development physicist and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a 46-year resident of El Paso.Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann; his daughters, Deborah Smith, Theresa Soubie, Rebekah Paxton, Cynthia McQuaid and Natalie Cordero; two brothers; 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laverta Sr. and Bessie Gillenwater Baldwin. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home- Carolina. Funeral will be at noon Friday in All Saints Episcopal Church. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Genealogical Society, c/o El Paso Public Library, 501 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79901.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Bustillos, Margarita
91, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church followed by funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Ruben Bustillos; her daughter, Doris Fernandez; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel P. Bustillos, and grandson, Ruben Bustillos Jr. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Campos, Altagracia
88, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 1, 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 12:30 p.m. Friday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Francisco Campos; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Carreon, Pablo
63, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Velia; his sons, Pablo Carreon Jr., Francisco Gabriel Carreon and Daniel Marcos Carreon; four brothers; four sisters; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. He worked as a civil service lineman and was a U.S Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Clark, Charles Clifford
56, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Earl E. Clark; his mother, Ethel Irene Clark; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Clark. He was self-employed as a home exterior painter and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Cuellar, Baudelio
57, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Juana; his son, Adrian Cuellar; his daughters, Lucila Cuellar, Cruz Cuellar, Arcelia Cuellar, Lizette Cuellar, Patricia Cuellar, Liliana Cuellar and Alejandra Cuellar, one brother; six sisters; and 19 grandchildren. He was a construction worker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Diaz, Epifania
93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in La Paz Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Roberto Diaz, Jesus Diaz and Carlos Diaz; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Fulton, Mary Elizabeth "Vivette" Morris
of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today in Holy Family Catholic Church with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Jackie Mays, Kelly Davis, Lisa Thomas and Penny Marlow, and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Garnica, Juan
75, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Petra; his sons, Rudy Garnica, Mike Garnica and Manny Garnica; his daughter, Marty Bonilla; four sisters; two brothers; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning several medals. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Heldt, Esther C.
94, of Canutillo died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Canutillo with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Rose Heldt; her sister, Carlota Villescas; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Heldt; her son, Luis F. Heldt; and her brother, Fernando R. Carrasco. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Canutillo.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Johnson, Donald James
63, of Sacramento, N.M., formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Friday in Central Chapel No. 2 at Fort Bliss, followed by a memorial Mass at 1:30 p.m. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Darla; his son, Michael J. Johnson; his daughter, Jennifer L. Johnson; his stepsons, Carl D. Nesbit, Daniel R. Nesbit, and Trac J. Nesbit; one sister; two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Olaf Johnson. He was a retired weapons systems analyst for CAS Inc. and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Keethler, Mildred S.
81, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 2, 2000). A funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in Highland Presbyterian Church. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include her husband, Paul W.; her sons, Charles G. Keethler, Gregory A. Keethler; one brother; one sister; and four grandchildren. She was a retired registered nurse. She served in the U.S. Army with the 92nd Evacuation Hospital in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, and retired from Beaumont Army Medical Center in 1974. She was a resident of El Paso since 1964. Funeral Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Lentz, Elsie
78, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 2, 2000). A funeral already took place. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, Austin. Survivors include her son, William L. Lentz; her daughters, Karan Heffelfinger and Barbara Iseli; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie H. Lentz. She was a registered nurse and had been a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or the Montana Street Church of Christ.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Macias, Martin
92, of Juárez died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elena; his son, Armando Macias Sr., Lazaro Macias and Fausto Macias; his daughters, Guadalupe Macias, Antonia Macias, Maria Macias, Elvia Alicia Macias, Margarita Macias and Alejandrina Macias; 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a construction worker and a lifelong resident of Juárez.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Nuñez, Hector G.
17, of Sunland Park died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Temple Victoria En Jesucristo. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery, Santa Teresa. Survivors include his parents, Hector and Mary P. Nuñez; his brother, Alberto Nuñez; his sisters, Miriam Nuñez, Lourdes Nuñez and Lorraine Nuñez; his maternal grandparents, Juanita Herrera and Florence Herrera; his paternal grandparents, Guadalupe Munos and Samuel Nuñez. He was a student at Santa Teresa High School.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Rico, Daniel Candelario
infant son of Elfida Rico, died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his godmother, Maria Luz Guerrero.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Rothblatt, Melvin
69, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2000). Services have already taken place. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his sons, Michael Rothblatt, Mark Rothblatt and Matthew Rothblatt; his stepson, William Archambeault; his daughters, Melanie Perez, Melissa Blythe and Melinda Coons; three brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren and one nephew and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jamie Rothblatt. He served 28 years in the U.S. Army and seven years in the U.S. Marines. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, was a Boy Scout troop leader and served as governor of the New Mexico/ West Texas District of Optimist International. He was a 35-year resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements were by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Schuessler, Louise J.
85, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown Chapel. Survivors include her son, Bob Schuessler; her daughters, Betty and Barbara Schuessler; two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard W. Schuessler. She was the founder of the El Paso County Historical Society and served as a president and board member for many organizations and charities. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the El Paso County Historical Society, the Humane Society or the El Paso Zoo.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Sellman, Opal B.
91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000). Survivors include her son, Robert B. Sellman; her grandson, Robert B. Sellman; and two great-granddaughters, Sheena and Kristy. She retired after 15 years of service with the El Paso Independent School District. She was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000
Veck, James Dee
89, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in Harding Orr & McDaniel, and a graveside service at 1 p.m. Friday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Ruby O'Leary and Rachel Gabriel; his sons, Bill Veck and Jim Veck; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella, and his son Richard "RV" Veck. He owned Veck's Dairy in the 1920s and 1930s and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 201 W. Redd, El Paso, TX 79932; Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902; or the El Paso Humane Society.
El Paso Times - Oct 5 2000

Lyle, Worth L.
of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). He was 85 years old and was a director for a medical industry. He served in the U.S. Army and was a decorated veteran of World War II. He was a 30- year El Paso resident.Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; his son, Greg P. Lyle; his daughter, Nancy B. Taylor; one brother, Edward S. Lyle; and two grandchildren.Burial was Thursday, and a memorial service will be Oct. 15 at Cielo Vista Church.
El Paso Times - Oct 6 2000
Baca, Bernardino
91, of Fabens died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, Fabens, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bernardina; his daughter, Mary Lou Olivas; his three sons, Alex Baca, Manny Baca and Peter Baca; and 10 grandchildren. He was a retired grocery store owner and lifetime resident of Fabens.
El Paso Times - Oct 6 2000
Metcalf, Karen Dawn
59, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Eugene; her sons, Ronald L. Metcalf, Katheryn Whitcomb and Jimmy D. Metcalf; her mother, Lorraine E. Jenkins; two sisters; 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was a homemaker, a former 22-year resident of Vado, N.M., and a 22-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 6 2000
Saldana, Margarita "Maggie"
68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Luz Yolanda Saldana; her sister, Lucina Saldana; and several nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 6 2000
Streepy, Rusell Richard
83, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 1, 2000). Services have taken place. Survivors include his wife, Mary; his daughter, Patricia Streepy; and three grandchildren. He was a retired maintenance supervisor at Asarco and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements were held by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 6 2000
Sandoval, Victor
61, of Clovis, N.M., died Sept. 15, 2000. Services have already taken place. Survivors include his wife, Graciela; his sons, Victor Sandoval Jr., Omar Sandoval, Manuel Sandoval and Victor Sandoval Jr.; his daughters, Sylvia Cortez, Veronica S. Tyree and Lorena Kroeger; seven brothers; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. He was a mail courier for Southwestern Mail Service and a self-employed auto body repairman. He was a longtime resident of Clovis and a former resident of El Paso. Arrangements were by Muffley Funeral Home Inc.
El Paso Times - Oct 6 2000

Brown Jr., Mario J.
a foreman for the city of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). He was 44 and an El Paso resident for 34 years.Survivors include his wife, Alicia C; his sons, David Jesus Brown and Andres Isidro Brown; his daughter, Isela Brown; his parents, Mario Sr. and Yolanda Brown; and two sisters, Idalia Guerra and Carolina Chapa.Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. today and from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 7 2000
Arazoza, Eloisa Corchero
87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include her son, Antonio Arazoza; her daughter, Eloisa Arazoza Morales; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos F. Arazoza. She was a registered nurse and an El Paso resident since 1960. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Oct 7 2000
Arrellanes, Micaela
75, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). Funeral will be at 9 a.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio Arrellanes, Ramon Rojas, Efrain Rojas and Jesus Manuel Rojas; her daughters, Maria De Jesus Gonzalez and Yolanda Armendariz; two brothers; two sisters; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 7 2000
Chavez, Joseph Henry
55, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today in Mr. Franklin Funeral Home, with prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Alma; his sons, James Chavez, Danny Chavez, Joseph Chavez and Raymond Chavez; his daughters, Christina Chavez and Olivia Montano; two brothers; four sisters; and 11 grandchildren. He was a Realtor with Era Cardon and Co. and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 7 2000
Garcia, Enriqueta
72, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Norma Patricia Garcia; her mother, Maria Del Rayo Garcia; seven sisters; and her granddaughter, Erika Garcia. She was a Kress cake decorator for 37 years and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Oct 7 2000
Malandris, George
69, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, and rosary will be at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Entombment will be in Evergreen East Mausoleum. Survivors include his son, Jorge Malandris; his sister, Sophia Malandris; two grandchildren; and many cousins. He was a self-employed taxi driver and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 7 2000
Peña, Josefina Marquez
60, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her sons, Jai Marquez and Jaime Marquez; her brother, Francisco Antonio Zigala Peña; her sister, Luz Elena Peña Franco; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 7 2000
Soto, Armando
82, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include his sons, Rodolfo Soto, Armando Soto Jr. and Rafael Soto; his daughters, Patricia Soto, Adriana Soto, Blanca Soto and Liliana Soto; two brothers; one sister; 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was an automobile mechanic and a 13-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 7 2000
Torres, Ines H.
67, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her husband, Roberto; her sons, Roberto Torres Jr., Francisco Torres, Antonio Torres and Jose Torres; her daughter, Guadalupe Muñoz; her mother, Librada Solis; and 16 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Oct 7 2000
Torres, Annie Laurie
97, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Robert R. Winters; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Winters, and her daughter, Frances Ann Palmore. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident since 1945. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Oct 7 2000

Flores Sr., Samuel
a purchasing agent for the city of El Paso and an Air Force veteran, died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). He was 72 and a lifelong El Paso resident.Survivors include his wife, Maria Teresa; his sons, Samuel Flores Jr., Luis Alonzo Valenzuela and Gerardo Ricardo Valenzuela; his daughter, Alejandra Valenzuela; seven grandchildren; and many cousins.Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Apodaca, Clarita
88, of San Elizario died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday in San Elizario Catholic Church, where the funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Francisco Apodaca, Miguel Apodaca and Eduardo Apodaca; her daughters, Margie Garcia, Blaza Segura, Emma Segura and Maria Elena Garcia; one brother; one sister; 33 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 37 great-great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Federico; and her sons, Gregorio Apodaca and Antonio Apodaca. She was a homemaker and a lifelong San Elizario resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Arazoza, Eloisa Corchero
87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). All services have been conducted. Survivors include her son, Antonio Arazoza; her daughter, Maria Eloisa Arazoza Morales; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos F. Arazoza. She was a registered nurse and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Callison Sr., James "Jim" C.
86, of El Paso and Chaparral, N.M., died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, where the funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jack Callison and James C. Callison; his daughter, Carolyn Bones; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He retired from El Paso Natural Gas Co., was the deacon at Grandview Baptist Church and was an Army and Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was a longtime area resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Camarillo, Tony C.
86, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Herlinda; his son, Raul "Bucky" Camarillo; his daughter, Sylvia Camarillo Salcedo; four brothers; four sisters; six grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He retired from Consolidated Electric Co. after 20 years and was a World War II Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Davis, Joe W.
78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elaine; his daughters, Jo Ann Davis Burman and Kristin Alice Davis Tibbs; one brother; seven sisters; and four grandchildren. He retired from Continental Airlines after 45 years, was a World War II veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Home and School in Fort Worth.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Espino, Florentino V.
78, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Christina; his sons, Joseph Espino, Gabriel Espino and Tony Espino; his daughter, Maria Espino; one sister and three grandchildren. He was a press operator for United Artist and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Garcia, Juan Manuel
52, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Juan Manuel Garcia Jr., Jorge Garcia and Anthony Garcia; four brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a mechanic in the construction industry and an 18-year El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Garcia, Maria Elena
65, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Cremation will follow under the direction of the funeral home. Survivors include her son, daughter, brother, sisters, and grandchildren. She was dietitian and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Gomez, Alejandra
91, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 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 10 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her sisters, Maria G. Acosta and Eloisa Gomez, and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident for 81 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Hernandez, Jose E.
72, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Jose S. Hernandez and Teofilo Hernandez; his daughters, Elijia Duarte, Elvira Holguin, Rosa Nevarez, Victoria Arreola, Martha Bayrami, Gloria Barron and Leticia Castillo; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was a retired truck driver with the sanitation department and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Kennedy, Juanita
53, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, followed by a prayer service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Whispering Pines Cemetery in Eight Mile, Ala. Survivors include her son, Tommie Lee Jones Jr.; her daughters, Patricia Kennedy and Deedee Duncan; and four grandchildren. She was a health-care nurse's aide.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Kirchman, Coy Maxine
83, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Services will be in Promise City, Iowa. She is survived by her niece, Betsy Dee Clossen. She was a waitress and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Medina, Julia P.
72, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 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 Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Rafael P. Medina, Fernando Medina, Jose Medina, Jaime Medina, Juan A. Medina and Juan M. Medina; and her daughters, Angelica Ramirez, Laura Chico and Maria Del Carmen Tritt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rafael G. Medina. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Nuñez, Angelina A. "Kelin"
74, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Manuel "Trooper" Nuñez; her daughters, Norma Candia, Mirella "Mia" Macias and Jackie Quintana; one brother and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro "Pete" Nuñez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Raudales, Felipa
72, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Salvador Chavez; her daughters, Guadalupe Castañon, Estela Vega and Norma Colorado; one brother; one sister; 10 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Avelina Melgar. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Taylor, Peggy M.
78, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Ford Chapel of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Robin M. Moore; two sisters; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Quintin McDowell and Howard E. Taylor, and her son, Jerry McDowell. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to First Baptist Church, 805 Montana, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Torres Jr., Ernesto
40, of Redford, Mich., formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julie; his sons, Ernesto Torres III and Louie Galceran; his daughter, Linda Torres; his father, Ernesto Torres Sr.; and four sisters. He was a sergeant in the Marine Corps and served in the Persian Gulf war.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000
Wilson, Lucy A.
81, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, where the funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Wallace; her son, Ray Allen Wilson; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 8 2000

Mason, Henry H.
a retired school administrator and teacher, and World War II Army Air Corps veteran, died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). He taught at Crockett Elementary and Ramona Elementary, and had been the assistant principal at Austin High School, Eastwood High School and Loma Terrace Elementary. He was 84 and an El Paso resident since 1939.Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Y.; his sons, William Mason and Robert Mason; his daughter, Ruth Williams; three brothers; one sister; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Frank Mason.Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. The graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA Circle of Hope, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79923; the Alzheimer's Association; or the Parkinson's Association.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Casanova Jr., Juan
53, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Alameda. He is survived by his mother, Pilar Martinez. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Fowler, Billy G.
64, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). The graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; two sons; three daughters; two stepsons; one brother; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a dental assistant for D.E.N.T.A.C., a 23- year Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Gonzalez, Fernando Santos
98, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 7, 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. Tuesday in St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Socorro; his son, Jose Fernando Gonzalez; his daughter, Soledad Gonzalez; and one grandchild. He was a retired postal worker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Hamilton, Dawn O'Joy
80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her family in Ohio and many friends in El Paso. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander, and her son, Roger Hamilton. She was a resident of El Paso for more than 50 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Kennedy, Juanita
53, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 1 p.m. The graveside service will be in Whispering Pines Cemetery in Eight Mile, Ala. Survivors include her son, Tommie Lee Jones Jr.; her daughter, Thomasina Garner; two sisters; and four grandchildren. She was a health care nurse's aide.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Lewis, Maria G.
76, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). The funeral will be today at noon in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Edward Lewis; her sister, Lita Giron; one stepbrother; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas E. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Newberry, Stanley Martin
87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000). The graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; his daughter, Patsy Thunhurst; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He retired from Price's Dairy as a driver, was a World War II Army veteran and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Ortega, Bertha E. "Birdie"
53, of Kingman, Ariz., formerly of El Paso, died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Miguel Jr.; her sons, Miguel Ortega III and Marcos Ortega; her daughter, Wendy Renteria; her mother, Bertha Madrid; four brothers and three sisters. She was an admitting representative for Kingman Regional Medical Center and lived in Kingman for 20 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Pavone, Matthew Alexander and Joseph Montgomery Pavone,
infant twin sons of Joseph Anthony and Kathleen Michelle Pavone, died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Post Chapel 2 in Fort Bliss. The burial will take place in Tennessee. They are survived by their parents; their sister, Victoria Rose Pavone; their paternal grandparents, Joseph and Rose Pavone; and their maternal grandparents, Eual and Janice Donegan. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Ramirez, Antonio
70, of Juárez died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). No services are planned. Cremation will take place. He is survived by his brother, Javier Norman, and his godson, Alvaro Aguilera. He was an X-ray technician and a resident of Juárez for 20 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Rocha, Rosaura Villalobos
60, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct 8, 2000). There will be a private burial at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Federico; her sons, Frank Rocha, Jose Luis Rocha, Javier Rocha and Arturo Rocha; her daughter, Yolanda Valentine; three brothers; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000
Soto, Mariano
65, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Evangelina; his sons, Ruben Soto, Sergio Soto, Saul Soto, Moises Soto and Mariano Soto; his daughter, Mayela Soto Lopez; one brother; three sisters; and one grandchild. He was a cook at Leo's Restaurant, a vendor at the Ascarate Flea Market and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 9 2000

Ledesma, Antonio
a retired Civil Service employee, died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). He was 91 and a lifelong El Paso resident.Survivors include his wife, Esperanza Herrera; his sons, Antonio Herrera Jr., Roberto Herrera, Arturo Herrera and Raul Herrera; three brothers; one sister; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. The scripture service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 10 2000
Almanza, Dorotea P.
95, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Fidel Almanza, Luis Almanza, Tomas Almanza, Ruben Almanza and Mario Almanza; and her daughters, Victoria Almanza Becerra and Evangelina Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by her husband. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 10 2000
Celie, Mary Ann Di
72, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Joan Cullen; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to The Knights of Columbus Council 638, for religious vocations.
El Paso Times - Oct 10 2000
Haggerty, Richard
80, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). The graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife,Eleanor; his sons, Patrick Haggerty, Michael Haggerty, Timothy Haggerty, Daniel Haggerty, Brian Haggerty and Jeremiah Haggerty; his daughters, Kathleen, Mary Cecilia, Eileen and Bridget; 28 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was an assistant postmaster, a Marine Corps veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso or Christ the Savior Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -Oct 10 2000
Medina, Felicitas
87, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Socorro Medina, Gabino Medina and Antonio Medina; her daughters, Maria De Jesus Medina, Natalia Medina, Micaela Medina and Teresa Medina; and 32 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 10 2000
Orozco, Lorenza
21, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her father, Johnny Banda; four brothers; and two sisters. She was a certified medical assistant and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 10 2000
Wong, Raul F.
67, of El Paso, formerly of Mexico and Hoy-Ping, China, died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m Wednesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, where the funeral will be at noon Thursday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jung Oi Chew; his son, Tom Wong; three brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was the chef at Meili's Garden Restaurant and an El Paso resident since 1972.
El Paso Times - Oct 10 2000
Lobo-Guerrero, Enrique III "Rick"
33, of Austin, formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, where the funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Survivors include his parents, Enrique and Lucy Lobo-Guerrero; his sisters Connie Molina and Paulette Biggs; his grandmother, Consuelo S. Ramirez; and two nephews. He was a machinist and a longtime Austin resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 10 2000

Athon, Jane "Pidge"
of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 9, 2000). She was 83 years old, had dedicated many of her years to the Salvation Army and was a property manager for 25 years. She was a resident of El Paso for more than 40 years.Survivors include her daughter, Jane Athon McDonald, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph M. Athon and William Van Nostrand, and her son, William Van Nostrand, III.A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa No. 9, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Baca, Angela L.
75, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 9, 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 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Albert Gomez, David Leal and Joe Baca; her daughters, Alicia Soliz and Margie Sigala; one brother; 14 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Baca, and her son, Armando Baca. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Burnley, Bonnie E.
68, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Billy, one brother and two sisters. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1962.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Creel, Norvel E.
87, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Creel. Survivors include his sons, Charles Bayard, Jerry Creel and William Creel, and three brothers. He was a retired U.S. Army major and a retired civil servant. He was a resident of El Paso for more than 50 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home- Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Fernandez, Jesus S.
90, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Juanita P.; his son, Robert Fernandez; his daughters, Irma Munoz, Irene Fernandez, Virginia Reyes and Norma T. Pineira; two brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired Fort Bliss civil servant and had been a resident of El Paso since 1945.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Garcia, Maria Luisa
81, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, followed by a funeral Mass at 1 p.m. in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Roberto; her sons, Daniel Garcia and Miguel Garcia; her daughters, Josefina Gonzalez, Margie Garcia, Belia Ramirez, Marisela Granados, Rachel Valles and Emma Garcia; four brothers; one sister; 29 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Renato, Carlos Gonzalez,
41, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Holy Spirit Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Omar Chiw, Ivan Gonzalez, Eric Gonzalez and Edgar Gonzalez; five brothers; three sisters; and his mother, Socorro Gonzalez. He was a sheet-metal worker and a 20-year El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Guzman, Roberto
76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his daughter, Maria Luisa Guzman, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe Guzman. He was a retired butcher with a meatpacking company and served as a private in the U.S. Army. He was a 20-year El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Hinkle, Lee
75, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000). No services are scheduled. He was a staff sergeant in the Army and was a lifetime member of VFW Post No. 812. He was a 30-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Martinez, Arturo M.
68, of Canutillo died Monday (Oct. 09, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan with rosary at 7 p.m. in St. Anthony Church in Anthony. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Anthony Church. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his sons, Jesus Antonio Martinez, Ruben Martinez, Juan Jose Martinez and Pedro Martinez; his daughters, Luz Isabel Martinez, Guadalupe Martinez and Angela Almeida; 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was a laborer for Mountain Pass Food Co. and an 18-year resident of Canutillo.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Martinez, Salvador
84, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Isabel; his sons, Salvador Martinez Jr., Daniel Martinez, Samuel Martinez, Oscar Martinez and Ruben Martinez; his daughters, Imelda Magana, Yolanda Cruz, Rosa Esther Gonzalez, Irma Ramirez and Martha Rodriguez; 32 grandchildren and 33 great- grandchildren. He was a carpenter and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Navarro, Juan J.
94, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Norberto T. Navarro and Juan G. Navarro; his daughters, Edelmira N. Holland, Maria Elena Villalva, Eva I. Navarro and Martha I. Navarro; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elena G. Navarro. He was a carpenter and retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after 49 years of service. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Reyes, Ruben Juan
26, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Funeral Mass will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in Confraternidad Evangelica Presbiteriana "Maranatha." Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Jaime Reyes, German Reyes, Samuel Reyes, Juan David Reyes, Morgan Reyes and Abraham Reyes; his sister, Daisy Reyes; and his parents, Dolores Reyes and Juan Reyes. He was a mechanic and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Vasquez, Juan S.
86, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Gustavo Vasquez, Arturo Vasquez and Juan Vasquez; his daughters, Estela Anaya, Elva Rodriguez, and Cecilia Rodriguez; 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was a foster grandparent and an El Paso resident since 1960.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Gallardo, Jose
72, of Fountain Valley, Calif., died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Diamond and Sons Funeral Home, Garden Grove, Calif., with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be in Holy Spirit Church, Fountain Valley, Calif. Burial will be in Riverside National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Erma; sons, Frank Gallardo, Joe Gallardo Jr.; daughters Victoria Gallardo and Sally Garibay; his brothers, Alfredo Gallardo, Armando Gallardo Sr., Lorenzo Gallardo, Fernando Gallardo and Tony Gallardo; his sisters, Eva Blancas, Rosa Montes, Estela Garcia and Elvira Christina Carson; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was a retired project manufacturing engineer for McDonnell-Douglas Corp and served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a former longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to any Roman Catholic church.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Jones, Clarice Matthews
89, of Albuquerque died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). Services will be Friday in San Angelo. Burial will be in Eden, Texas. Survivors include her son, Duke Jones; her brother, Charles Matthews; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Jones. She taught drama and speech classes at the University of Texas at El Paso for 29 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000
Slaven, Billy Ray
37, of Cincinnati died Oct. 2, 2000. Services have taken place. Survivors include his wife, Tamera; his son, Julian Shay Slaven; his daughter, Taylor Maray Slaven; his parents, Robinson C. and Juanita Slaven; one brother; three sisters; several nieces and nephews. He was a salesman and district manager for Obie Media in Cincinnati and was formerly employed by Big Sur Waterbeds in El Paso. He was a former resident of El Paso. Arrangements were by Elm Ridge Funeral Home in Muncie, Ind.
El Paso Times - Oct 11 2000

Montes-Gallo, Dr. Delia Magdalena
a physician at the Texas Tech School of Medicine, died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2000). She was 68 and an El Paso resident since 1970.She is survived by her brother, Renato Enrique Rangel Giusti, and her sister-in-law, Luisa Amalia Di Paola De Rangel Giusti.Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, 104 Fewel St., El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Baca, Angela L.
75, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Church. Survivors include her sons, Albert Gomez, David Leal and Joe Baca; her daughters, Alicia Soliz and Margie Sigala; one brother; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco; her son, Armando Baca; her sister and two brothers. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Burnley, Bonnie E.
68, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Billy L.; one brother; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby J. Burnley; and her daughter, Betty Ann Burnley. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1962.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Bush, Lorene Elizabeth
of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. She is survived by her sisters, Martha A. Coleman and Louise P. Jeffries. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter, two brothers and four sisters. She was a medical technician at a local hospital and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Crosby, Fernell Elizabeth
79, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Fernell C. Taylor; one brother; two sisters; three grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe N. She worked in civil service and was an El Paso resident for 41 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Herrera, Antonio Ledesma
91, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). Scripture service will be at 9 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Esperanza; his sons, Antonio Herrera Jr., Roberto Herrera, Arturo Herrera and Raul Herrera; three brothers; one sister; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a retired civil service employee and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Maloy, Thomas C. Sr.
53, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Harve Maloy; his brothers, Donnie Hoffman, Carl Reynolds and Robert Maloy; and his sister, Linda Lemon. He was the owner of a gas station, was retired from Southern California Gas Co. and was U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Martinez, Salvador
84, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 9, 2000). All services have been conducted. Survivors include his wife, Isabel; his sons, Salvador Martinez Jr., Daniel Martinez, Samuel Martinez, Oscar Martinez and Ruben Martinez; his daughters, Imelda Magana, Yolanda Cruz, Rosa Esther Gonzalez, Irma Ramirez and Martha Rodriguez; 32 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He was a carpenter and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Monarque, Olimpia F.
95, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 9, 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 9:15 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Raul R,; her sons, Gonzalo Monarque and Raul W. Monarque; her daughters, Gloria Lang and Yvonne M. Perez; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident for 84 years.
El Paso Times -Oct 12 2000
Newkirk, Marguerite E.
75, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). The chapel service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, George P. Drake, Bradley W. Newkirk and Harry Newkirk; her daughters, Tina M. Weed, Sandra D. Little and Anita L. Newkirk; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Neal, Elbert E. "Dude"
59, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000). All services have been conducted. Survivors include Ernie Garcia, Clarita Neal, Clark Neal, Jackie Sides, Francis Daniels, Larry Neal and Laquita Boone. He was a designer and an El Paso resident for 10 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Ramirez, Jesus
infant son of Jesus and Chares Ramirez of Sunland Park, died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2000). Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his maternal grandparents, Jesus and Angie Ramirez, and his paternal grandparents, Beto Ramirez and Bertha Delgado.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Salinas, Antonio
75, of Fabens died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens. Burial will be in Fabens Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lusina; his sons, George Salinas, Noel Salinas and Carlos Salinas; and his daughters, Lourdes Salinas and Olga Salinas. He was a farm laborer and a longtime Fabens resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Torres, Mrs. Refugio S.
90, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in San Felipe De Jesus Church. Burial will be in Clint Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ramon Torres, Andres Torres Jr. and Jose Juan Torres; her daughters, Maria Concepcion Holguin, Genoveva Payan and Teresa T. Muñoz; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Valenzuela, Joaquin M.
84, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 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 9 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Uriel Valenzuela and Gilbert Valenzuela; his daughters, Nelida Cuaron, Esther Chavarria and Myrna Melissa Gutierrez; his former wife, Carmen Carrillo; two brothers; five sisters; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was a retired heavy machinery operator for Asarco and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Norman, Dr. Russel W. Van
69, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). There will be a memorial service Friday in Pro Cathedral Church of St. Clement, Episcopal, at a time pending. Survivors include his wife, Donna; his sons, James Van Norman and Timothy Van Norman; his daughters, Kathryn Horn, Ann Gavit and Sarah Hicks; and 10 grandchildren. He was an orthopedic surgeon, served in the military and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Missions and Training Center, 300 Riverside, El Paso, TX 79915.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000
Fay, Manley L.
71, of Waterford, Mich., formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Four Towns United Methodist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Ann Fay; his brother, Stanley Fay; and his sister, Charlotte Fay LaPeer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred. He was a teacher, principal and superintendent in Michigan public schools. He lived in El Paso from 1987 to 1997.
El Paso Times - Oct 12 2000

Van Norman, Dr. Russel W.
of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). He was a 69-year-old orthopedic surgeon, served in the military and was a longtime resident of El Paso.Survivors include his wife, Donna; his sons, James Van Norman and Timothy Van Norman; his daughters, Kathryn Horn, Ann Gavit, and Sarah Hicks; and 10 grandchildren.Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today in St. Clement's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Missions and Training Center, 300 Riverside, El Paso, TX 79915. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 13 2000
Acosta, Francisco S.
72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). Funeral will be at a later date. Survivors include his sisters, Maria Yolanda Ponce and Irene A. Calvillo; his brothers, Carlos R. Acosta and Jesus Acosta; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Luz Acosta; his brother, Valentin Acosta; and his sisters, Florencia Acosta and Alicia Escontrias. He was a retired city of El Paso maintenance worker and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 13 2000
Chamberlain, Consuelo C. "Connie"
87, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Connie Tibbetts; her sisters, Jovita Boucher and Juanita Graves; and her grandchild, Misty Tibbett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Chamberlain. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1992.
El Paso Times - Oct 13 2000
Howell, Chester L.
85, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Oct. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. in Restlawn Mausoleum Chapel, followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. and burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Edward L. Howell; his daughters, Diane Baugh, Judith Jensen Howell, Mary Elizabeth Beach, Pamela Phifer Costello and Diana Phifer Allison; 22 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers; his first wife, Beatrice Jensen Howell; his second wife, Will Ford (Crunk) Howell; and a daughter. He worked for a railroad for 32 years and was an El Paso resident for 16 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 13 2000
Macias, San Juana
68, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 7 p.m. today in San Felipe de Jesus Church. Survivors include her sons, Juan Jose Macias, Jorge Macias, Raul Bencomo, Rene Bencomo, Javier Bencomo and Arturo Bencomo; her daughter, Rosa Bencomo; one brother; one sister; and 14 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 45 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -Oct 13 2000
Rubio, Jose Maria
78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 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 9 a.m. Saturday in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elvira; his sons, Mario E. Rubio and Carlos Rubio; his daughters, Yolanda Castrillo, Blanca Medina and Graciela Alvarez; and 27 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Juan Rogelio Rubio. He was a agricultural worker and a 12- year El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 13 2000
Rulong, Bernard "Ben" C.
83, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East with rosary at 6 p.m in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Survivors include his sisters, Lois Madonna Downes, Mary Jester and Anna Rulong Pushkarich, and his nephew, Michael McNulty. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice. He was a retired Army lieutenant colonel and a decorated veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He also was a deacon with St. Raphael Catholic Church and was a 35-year El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima, c/o St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2301 Zanzibar, El Paso, TX 79925.
El Paso Times - Oct 13 2000
Vasquez, Paul
17, of Kansas, formerly of El Paso, died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his father, Lazaro Vasquez; his grandfather, Antonio Alvarado; his brothers, Lazaro E. Vasquez and Pedro Vasquez; his sisters, Reyna I. Rosales and Guadalupe Vasquez. He was preceded in death by his mother, Manuela Vasquez. He was a high-school student.
El Paso Times - Oct 13 2000
Marcell, Nancy
70, of Tyler, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Oct. 2, 2000). Burial will be in Golden, Texas, at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Jack; her son, Jack Harold Jr.; her daughters, Suzanne Cecile Ranges, Stephanie Lynne Clarke and Madeline Kay Kohanloo; her sister, Julia Miller; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Lee Cook. She was retired from the El Paso public school system, in which she worked for the public information department. Funeral arrangements were by Lloyd James Funeral Home, Tyler, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of East Texas, 3800 Paluxy Drive, Ste. 560, Tyler, TX 75703.
El Paso Times - Oct 13 2000

Disselkoen, Jack Vincent
an accountant for the Bautista Spanish Publishing House, died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). He was 89 and had been an El Paso resident since 1951.Survivors include his wife, Laura V.; his sons, Joseph Cornelius Disselkoen and Anton Hamilton Disselkoen; his daughters, Peggy Lois Hart and Jacqueline Laura Disselkoen; one sister; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 4 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 14 2000
Campos, Carolina
71, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Estanislado; her son, Rene Chavez; her daughter, Juanita Mata; one brother; and three grandchildren. She was a seamstress and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 14 2000
Castor, Francisco Javier
infant son of Francisco Javier and Nelyda Castor, died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his paternal grandparents, Antonio Sanchez and Lourdes Jimenez, and his maternal grandparents, Marcelino and Maria Monsivais. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 14 2000
Delgado, Fernando
48, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer services at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nohemi Estrada; his sons, Ricardo Delgado, Fernando Delgado Jr., Ramon G. Delgado, Jesus A. Delgado and Sergio Estrada; his daughters, Vanessa Delgado, Jessica Delgado and Nohely Estrada; his mother, Irene Trujillo Delgado; three brothers; five sisters; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Vicente Delgado. He was a truck driver and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 14 2000
Ibañez, Maria
73, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at noon today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gregorio; her sons, Luis Ibañez, Jesus Ibañez and Jose Ibañez; one brother; one sister; 14 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. She worked for a dry cleaner and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 14 2000
Ortiz, Alberto
91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Maria S.; his sisters, Connie Zavatson and Ruth Grigg; and many nieces and nephews. He was retired from Robert E. McKee Inc. and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 14 2000
Silva, Samuel Sr.
64, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie; his sons, Samuel Silva Jr., Bobby Silva, Jorge Silva, Tony Silva and Joshua Silva; his daughters, Jenny Silva, Rosa Maria Silva, Rebecca Smith and Linda Vargas; two brothers; two sisters; and 17 grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Penske Logistics and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 14 2000
Van Norman, Russel W.
69, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 11. 2000). All services have been conducted. Survivors include his wife, Donna; his sons, James Van Norman and Timothy Van Norman; his daughters, Kathryn Horn, Ann Gavit and Sarah Hicks; and 10 grandchildren. He was an orthopedic surgeon and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Missions and Training Center, 300 Riverside, El Paso, TX 79915. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 14 2000
Villalobos, Rosaura Rocha
60, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). A memorial service will take place at 4 p.m. today in El Pescador Fellowship. Survivors include her husband, Federico Rocha; her sons, Frank Rocha, Jose Luis Rocha, Javier Rocha and Arturo Rocha; her daughter, Yolanda Valentine-Rocha; five brothers; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Oct 14 2000
Yrigoyen, Antonia P.
87, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7:30 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 daughter, Carmen Cortez; one brother; one sister; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salomon; and her daughter, Maria S. Villanueva. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 14 2000

Ramirez, Cirilo
of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 13, 2000). He was 70 and retired from 7-Up Distributing Co. after 30 years. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso.Survivors include his wife, Estella; his son, Robert C. Ramirez; his daughter, Irma A. Candelaria; one sister, Francisca R. Montoya; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Valeriano Contreras. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, with place and time is pending. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Francisca Cuevas, 97, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home Chapel "A" with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Carlos Valencia; her daughters, Maria Espinoza, Guillermina Valencia, Elvira Falcon and Victoria Valencia; and 22 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Valencia. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident for 40 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Estrada, Celia
62, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include her husband, Jesus; her sons, Jesus N. Estrada and Arturo Estrada, her daughters, Araceli Aranda, Isela Molina and Mayanin Estrada; two brothers; five sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 42 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Ferguson, Annette B.
81 of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Dan Ferguson, Larry Ferguson and Mark Ferguson; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence P. Ferguson; and her son, Paul D. Ferguson. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1968. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Hinojos, Manuel Mateo
87, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Angela Arras; his grandson, David T. Flores; three brothers; five sisters; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a construction worker and a World War II veteran. He was an El Paso resident since 1979.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Johnson, Alvin M. II
53, of Edgewater Park, N.J., formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rogenia; his sons, Alvin M. Johnson III and Jonathan Neal; his daughters, Alicia Bradley and Teneschere D. Johnson; his mother, Winnie L. Johnson; his grandmother, Zelma Johnson; four brothers and five sisters; four grandchildren; two godchildren; several aunts and uncles, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a fireman for the city of Trenton for 17 years and served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Keith, Doris Evelyn
75, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel, Fabens. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Patrick Keith, Kenneth Keith and Randall Keith; her daughter, Janet Keith; two brothers; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a retired veterinary assistant and a lifelong Fabens resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Leidner, Christopher Frederick
infant son of Frederick and Theresa Leidner, died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his grandparents, Loreza Barela, and Frederick and Charlotte Leidner; his godparents, Edward and Kellie Barela; his uncles, Edward Barela, Samuel Barela, and Mike Bredensteiner; his aunts; Barbara Bredensteiner, Judy Roberts, and Alice McClure; and several cousins. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Ortiz, Alberto
91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 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. Monday in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria S.; his sisters, Lupe Alarcon, Connie Zavatson and Ruth Grigg; and many nieces and nephews. He was retired from Robert E. McKee Inc. and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Ortiz, Manuel B. "Chato"
70, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his aunts, Delfina Baeza, Manuela Baeza, Juana Lucero, and Emilia Ana Prado; and several nieces and nephews. He worked for a delivery store and was an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Leidner, Christopher Frederick
infant son of Frederick and Theresa Leidner, died Wednesday Oct. 11, 2000
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Ramirez, Esperanza G.
79, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Sylvia R. Juarez; two sisters and one brother; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Ramirez. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000
Winter, Robert H.
86, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 8 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his grandnephew, Richard Winslow, his niece, Judy Winslow; his sister, Grace Plummer. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Winter; and his twin brother, Richard Winter. He served 30 years with the Army and retired as a master sergeant. He received a Bronze Star. He also worked for many years with the Fort Bliss Education Center and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 15 2000

Cordova, Gustavo E.
died Sunday (Oct. 15, 2000). He was a structural engineer for 48 years. He was 75 and a longtime El Pasoan.Survivors include his wife, Alma; his sons, Carlos Cordova, Gustavo Cordova Jr. and Rene Cordova; his daughters, Alma Piñon and Cecilia Voron; two brothers; and one sister.Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, where the funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery.
El Paso Times -Oct 17 2000
De La Luz, Francisco
76, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alejandrina; his daughter, Carmen Burgos; two brothers; one sister; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He worked in the produce business and was a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 17 2000
Diaz, Vernon Sr.
78, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will bet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Vernon Diaz Jr.; three brothers; two sisters; and a grandson. He was a Raytheon mechanic for the Department of Defense, a World War II Army veteran and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 17 2000
Guillen, Roberto Jr.
59, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 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 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Roberto S. Guillen and George Guillen; his daughters, Carolina Winston, Veronica Woodson and Rebecca Guillen; three brothers; three sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Transportation Alliances, an Army veteran and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 17 2000
Macias, Ignacio A.
66, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 3:30 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Maria Teresa Alcala and Carolina Macias; two brothers; one sister; and three grandchildren. He was a laborer and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 17 2000
Portillo, Victorina
85, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at noon Wednesday in Santa Lucia Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Francisco; her sons, Jose Portillo, Nemecio Portillo, Cruz Portillo, Mario Portillo and Lorenzo Portillo; her daughters, Rafaela Guevera, Maria De Jesus Treviño, Guadalupe Wynn and Pura Fernandez; one brother; one sister; 33 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times -Oct 17 2000
Quigley, Grace C.
79, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). No services are scheduled. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Carlyle; and her son, Michael Quigley. She was a nurse in the Army and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Oct 17 2000
Rios, Mary Lou
67, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; time is pending. Survivors include her sons, James A. Rios and Richard A. Rios; seven brothers; four sisters; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Rios. She was a kitchen manager who worked for El Paso Natural Gas Co. for 37 years. She was a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 17 2000
Sullivan, Lynn Woodrow
76, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Davis Sullivan; his sons, Robert Sullivan and Mike Sullivan; his daughters, Linda M. Duncan, Sarah L. Mundt, Patricia Devine and Louise Liles; and eight grandchildren. He was an insurance adjuster, a Marine Corps veteran and a lifelong El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 17 2000
Vasquez, Maria Jovita Sanchez
62, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 14, 2000) Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission, where the funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Luis Sanchez; her sons, Jose Vasquez and Jesus Sanchez; her daughter, Rachel R. Scheffer; two brothers; five sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 17 2000
Garza, Gerardo
26, of Arlington, Texas, and formerly of El Paso, died Saturday (Oct. 14, 2000). Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Moore Funeral Home in Arlington. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery in El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Eva; his sons, Ethan Garza and Gerardo Garza Jr.; his mother, Graciela Garza; five brothers; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews. He was a financial collector and a collegiate All-American cross- country runner.
El Paso Times - Oct 17 2000

Bertoldo, Pedro N.
12, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. today in San Jose Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother Lupe Estrada; his father, Joaquin Bertoldo Jr.; his stepfather, Francisco Estrada; his brother, Joaquin Bertoldo; his sisters, Margarita Ruiz, Sylvia Bertoldo and Veronica Bertoldo; his paternal grandparents, Joaquin and Maria Bertoldo; his maternal grandparents, Pedro and Margarita Natividad. He was a grammar school student and a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Candlelighters of El Paso, 1900 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Calderon, Maria Dolores D.
of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Margarita C. Correa, Olivia C. Hashim, Dolores C. Amador and Irene C. Fierro; nine grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgilio Calderon V. She was a homemaker, a past director of the Pan American Round Table and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Carroll, Ella Sadie
82, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 2000). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Darwin R. Carroll; her son, John W. Carroll; her daughter, Kathy K. Carroll; and three grandsons. She was preceded in death by a son, Don Roger. She was a homemaker and worked for the Popular store Downtown. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Contreras, Daniel
86, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 11:15 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Daniel Contreras Jr., Alfredo Contreras and Oscar Eduardo Contreras; his daughters, Magda Diaz, Irma Carbajal, Alicia Aguirre and Teresa Reyes; 24 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Diaz, Luz C.
82, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 14, 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 11:45 a.m. Thursday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Luis Diaz, George Diaz, and Alfredo Diaz; his daughters, Mary Ponce, Martha Melendez, and Maria Lourdes Diaz; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a El Paso resident since 1947.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Fankhauser, Marilyn J.
76, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 2000). Services will be in Columbus, Ohio. She was a retired elementary school teacher and had been a resident of El Paso for 38 years. Funeral arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Fryer, Henry A. Jr.
77, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Jessie C., and his daughters, Janet Jones, Carol White and Anita Kellaway. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was a El Paso resident for 45 years. Funeral arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Galvan, Tony
18, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home Chapel and rosary at 7 p.m in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Antonio and Bertha Alicia Galvan; his sisters, Flor Sanchez and Claudia Galvan; his paternal grandparents, Elida Galvan and Pedro Galvan; his maternal grandparents, Ramon Delgado and Natividad Delgado. He was a student at Ysleta High School and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Kuharik, Andrew Jr. "Andy"
of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be at 11 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Clara; his sons, Donald Kuharik and Robert Kuharik; his daughter, Barbara Ann Milner; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a decorated 23-year U.S. Army veteran and had been a resident of El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Muniz, Luz
81, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Enrique Muniz, Carlos Muniz, Raul Muniz and Marco Antonio Muniz; her daughters, Martha Rubalcaba, Luzalba Cabello, Argelia Cisneros, Maria Elena Muniz and Elvia Muniz; one sister; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isidro Muniz. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1979.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Muñoz, Mayra
47, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Friday; the time and place are pending. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Rosalia B. Muñoz; five brothers and five sisters. She was a secretary and a resident of El Paso for 38 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Oaxaca, Maria Eulalia
78, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 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 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Javier; her sons, Jose Luis Oaxaca, Ramon Arturo Oaxaca, Juan Roberto Oaxaca, Victor Manuel Oaxaca, Carlos Antonio Oaxaca and Francisco Javier Oaxaca; her daughters, Rosa Linda Oaxaca, Judith Aurora Villarreal, Eva Lina Oaxaca Jones, Teresa Inez Oaxaca, Luz Elena Oaxaca, Maria Gloria Goss and Martha Delia Armenta; one sister and one brother; 28 grandchildren and 30 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Lorenzo Raphael Oaxaca. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1941.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Odom, Kenneth D. "Cowboy"
of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 14, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Judy; his sons, Kevin Odom and Jason Odom; his daughter, Julie Odom; his parents, M.B. and Lucille Odom; three brothers; one sister; and three grandchildren. He was an electronic technician for White Sands Missile Range and served in the U.S. Army. He was a resident of El Paso for 30 years. Funeral arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Orona, Julia
58, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery, Santa Teresa. Survivors include her husband, Cruz Jr.; her sons, Cruz Orona III, Salvador Orona, George Louis Orona, Jose Antonio Orona, Christopher Samuel Orona and Raymond James Orona; three brothers; and 12 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000
Pruett, Patricia "Pat"
94, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell-Northeast Chapel. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell-Northeast Chapel. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Betty Johnson and Alma Kessel; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. She was a third-grade teacher at Our Lady of the Valley and a homemaker and had been a resident of El Paso since 1936.
El Paso Times - Oct 18 2000

Collins, Pearl Legere
a longtime resident of El Paso, died Tuesday (Oct. 17, 2000). Collins was an 80-year-old retired registered nurse who had served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight nurse and was a World War II veteran. She was also committed to many charitable and civic activities in El Paso over the years.Survivors include her sons, Dana B. Collins, Brian K. Collins and Kevin M. Collins; her daughter, Kathryn Collins Kraften; four grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Collins.Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Scripture service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-East.Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.Ramona Chavez, 74, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 17, 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 noon Friday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Rudy Chavez, Reymundo Chavez and Rogelio Chavez. She was a retired civil-service employee and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Houle, Betty
75, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home-Northeast Chapel. Burial will be private. Survivors include her son, William L. Houle; her daughters, Dale Eastin, Dawn Hammond, Leila Armstrong, and Janice Young; two sisters; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Houle. She worked for civil service as a payroll clerk and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Landeros, C.
73, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Frank Landeros and Miguel Landeros; his daughter, V. Martinez; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Murguia, Miguel Sr.
77, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 18, 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 8:15 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dora T.; his daughters, Irma M. Vasquez, Martha Murguia-Garcia; and Laura M. Renteria; two brothers; one sister; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a master plumber for the El Paso Independent School District, served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Neila, James A.
53, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 13, 2000). Burial will be in Santa Clara Cemetery and Mausoleum in Oxnard, Calif., at a later date. Survivors include his brother, Anthony L. Neila; his sister, Louise Martinez; 11 nephews and nieces. He was a home-care provider and a resident of El Paso for eight years. Funeral arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home Inc.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Ratcliffe, Barbara Rachelle
50, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 14, 2000). Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Survivors include her mother, Anna Bader; her brother, Howard W. Bader. She was a teacher for the El Paso Independent School District and had been an El Paso resident since 1974.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Rodriguez, Mario
30, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral-Carolina with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his daughters, Celeste Rodriguez, Alexis Rodriguez, and Crystal Rodriguez; three brothers and two sisters. He was a food processor and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Samaniego, Marta Huerta
46, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 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 Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose G. Samaniego; her son, Jose G. Samaniego Jr.; her daughters, Rachel Huerta, Norma Samaniego, Rebecca G. Samaniego; two brothers and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her sister, Yolanda Castañeda. She was a manager for Good Times Store and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Sasser, Teresa F.
60, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass 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 her sons, Samuel Dominguez, Gabriel Dominguez and Mel Dominguez; her daughter, Cynthia Garcia; one brother; two sisters; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; her stepchildren, Jan Sasser, Lorie Ralls and Timothy Sasser. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Sasser. She was a personnel clerk at Billy the Kid and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Sosa, Oscar Armando
52, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in San Jose Church. Survivors include his wife, Maria del Socorro Sosa; his son, Armando Sosa; his daughters, Guadalupe Sosa and Vickey Sosa; six brothers and four sisters; and six grandchildren. He was a plumber and an El Paso resident for 35 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Thompson, A.B. "Tommy"
83, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 14, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Tommy Dean Thompson and David Gordon Thompson; his daughters, Evelyn Marie Dean, and Sue Anne Thompson; one brother; one sister; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was an automobile mechanic and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He had been an El Paso resident since 1936. Funeral arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home- Carolina. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post No. 8550 Building Fund, 4717 Titanic Street, El Paso, TX 79904.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000
Wood, Floyd A.
70, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anna; his sons, Bruce Wood and Rick Wood; his daughters, Sharon Casey and Janet Powe; and 10 grandchildren. He was a mechanical engineer with the U.S. Department of Defense and served in the U.S. Army. He was an El Paso resident for 47 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Episcopal Church or the Northeast YMCA.
El Paso Times - Oct 19 2000

Nieto, Tony P.
76, a longtime El Paso resident, died Wednesday (Oct. 18, 2000). He was 76 and had retired as an analyst from the El Paso Natural Gas Co. after 26 years of service.Survivors include his wife, Mary; his daughters, Elizabeth Nieto and Theresa N. Baeza; his sister, Jeannie Nieto; four grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Funeral will be at noon Saturday in Grace Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 20 2000
Blasi, Elva Elena
42, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Luke's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa. Survivors include her husband, Robert A.; her sons, Robert C. Blasi and Alan J. Blasi; four brothers and four sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Maxima Estrada. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 18 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 20 2000
McLaughlin, Edna M.
80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 17, 2000). Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Survivors include her daughter, Billye Frances James; her brother, Joe Cleghorn; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry P. McLaughlin, and her son, Ken T. McLaughlin. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 20 2000
Ochotorena, Mercedes D.
79, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Enrique; her sons, Ruben Ochotorena, Henry Joe Ochotorena and Charles Ochotorena; six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 20 2000
Raygoza, Juan Felix
38, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Pomposo and Maria Del Socorro Raygoza; his brothers, Miguel Raygoza, Francisco Raygoza, Guadalupe Raygoza, Ricardo Raygoza, Lorenzo Raygoza, Manuel Raygoza and Robert Raygoza; his sisters, Maria Apolinar and Cristina Velasco. He was a civil service laborer and an El Paso resident for 25 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 20 2000
Sanchez, Ramona
80, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 13, 2000). Visitation will be at 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick's Church, Canutillo. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Alicia Muñoz and Ruth Sanchez; two sisters; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Jesus Sanchez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Canutillo.
El Paso Times -Oct 20 2000

Murillo, Jose "Tury" "49er"
a city street maintenance employee, died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). He was 47 and was a lifelong El Paso resident.Survivors include his wife, Elvira Diaz; his son, Jose A. Murillo Jr.; his daughters, Micaela Murillo, Gabriela Arzaga and Celia Murillo; four brothers and two sisters.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 9:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 21 2000
Beck, June M. Lockhart
84, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 19, 2000). Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, James P. Lockhart; her daughter, Cathleen Lockhart; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her friend and caretaker, Christy Henderson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James P. Lockhart; her second husband, Charles A. Beck; and her daughter, Molly Irene Lockhart. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to El Maida Shrine Transportation Fund or Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 21 2000
Colbey, David Oliver
29, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss Center Chapel No. 1. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Kayoko Colbey; his brothers, Thomas H. Colbey and John R. Colbey; and his sister, Anna Louise Colbey. He was president of the University of Texas American Society of Civil Engineers in 1998-99, was the vice president of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, was a Sunday school teacher, and was a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 21 2000
De Bruhl, Frances Cloud "Kiki"
79, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Edward De Bruhl, Michael De Bruhl and Rene Bautista; her daughters, Kathryn Bame, Linda Stewart, Marie Quiroz, Patricia Ortiz and Debbie Marquez; two brothers; one sister; her stepfather; 17 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 21 2000
Limon, Gilbert
57, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Gabriela; his sons, Gilbert Limon Jr., Johnathan Limon and Jay Limon; his daughters, Monica Lopez, Larissa Carrillo and Michelle Gomez; his mother, Elena Limon; one brother; one sister; and eight grandchildren. He was an auto mechanic, a Marine Corps veteran and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 21 2000
Melendez, Angel
73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elvia; his son, Carlos Melendez; his daughters, Paloma Melendez and Kendra Melendez; three brothers and two sisters. He was a warehouse worker for civil service, a decorated World War II and Korean War Marine Corps veteran and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 21 2000
Mender, Mary
91 died Thursday (Oct. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, and from 5 to 6 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church. Rosary will be at 5 p.m. in the church, where the Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include one niece; two nephews; and many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. She was a retired bookkeeper and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 21 2000
Subia, Socorro
70, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Francisco Javier Subia; his daughters, Ramona Subia, Norma Subia and Socorro Subia; one brother; and 16 grandchildren. He was a fruit salesman and a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -Oct 21 2000
Childress, Enriqueta "Henri" Siqueiros
41, of Midway, N.C., formerly of El Paso, died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in Davidson Funeral Home-Hickory Tree chapel in Winston- Salem, N.C. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens in North Carolina. Survivors include her husband, Steve Oscar Childress; her daughters, Stephanie Childress, Karen Childress and Jennifer Childress; her mother, Olivia Brito Siqueiros; two brothers; and five sisters. She was a phlebotomist.
El Paso Times - Oct 21 2000

Vasquez, Federico T.
a retired principal and teacher for the El Paso Independent School District and an Army veteran, died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). He had been principal at Roosevelt Elementary, Roberts Elementary and Vilas Elementary, and a teacher at Aoy Elementary School. He was an El Paso resident for 38 years. Survivors include his wife, Estella V.; his sons, Freddie Vasquez and Daniel Vasquez; and six grandchildren.Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Bridge, Victoria C.
88, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). Private services have been conducted. She is survived by her daughter, Leanne Thornbery; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Spencer. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Kaster- Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Colbey, David Oliver
29, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss Center Chapel No. 1. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include mother, Kayoko Colbey; his brothers, Thomas H. Colbey and John R. Colbey; and his sister, Anna Louise Colbey. He was president of the University of Texas American Society of Civil Engineers in 1998-99, was the vice president of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, was a Sunday school teacher, and was a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Davis, Sallie Estell
91, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Princess Lange; one brother; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll, and her daughter, Etta Mae Perry. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Franklin, Bill Samuel
82, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, where the funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Laura; his sons, Hershel Franklin, Jerry Franklin, James Franklin and Michael Franklin; his daughters, Dolores Andjelkovich and Claudia Lujan; and nine grandchildren. He was a retired railroad engineer for Santa Fe Railroad and a 47-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Higgs, Dorothy "Roe"
87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, where the funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Dorothy Marlene Vancleave, Helen LaVois Burns and Rhonda Englert; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.A. Higgs; her brother, Lawrence Anderson; and her sister, Helen Youngquist. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Lopez, Luisa V. "Guita"
101, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 18, 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 10 a.m. Monday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Alfredo Lopez, Luis Lopez and David Lopez; her daughters, Bertha Lopez and Helen Lopez; 24 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Mender, Mary
91, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central and from 5 to 6 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church. Rosary will be at 5 p.m. today in the church, where the Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include one niece, two nephews and many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Rose Mender; her brothers, John Mender and Saviour "Red" Mender; her sisters, Mary Ann Shalloup and Mabel Ruiz; and her brother-in-law, George Shalloup. She was a retired bookkeeper and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Quero, Tony M.
49, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 17, 2000). All services have been conducted. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Brown; his sons, Matthew Quero and Brandon Quero; his brothers, Angelo Quero, Daniel Quero and Mark Quero; and his sister, Lolly Bullard. He was the manager of a clothing factory, a Vietnam War Army veteran and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Ruiz, Elisa
63, of Tornillo died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today in the family home at 19148 Lettinuch, Tornillo. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Lower Valley Baptist Church in Clint. Burial will be in Fabens Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Raul Ruiz; her sons, Carlos Colorado, Leobardo Colorado and Cesar Aguilar; her daughters, Rosa Aguilar and Elisa Moreno; 11 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime Tornillo resident. Arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Slate, Gwendolyne S.
93, of Arizona, formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (Oct. 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. She is survived by her nephew, Ted Fanning. She was the owner and operator of a motel and left El Paso in 1992. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 440 N. Mesa No. 9, El Paso, TX 79902. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Soto, Herminia O.
84, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 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 1:30 p.m. Monday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Adalberto; her sons, Emmanuel Soto and Allan Soto; her daughters, Olga Samaligi, Emma Martinez, Elizabeth Khalik and Reina Segura; three brothers; one sister; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Tercero, Sofia L.
80, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 20, 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 11:45 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Miguel Antonio Tercero and Antonio Tercero; her daughters, Teresa White, Minnie Olivas and Yolie Casillas; one brother; two sisters; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000
Williams, Ruby Mae
83, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in the El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Funeral will be at noon Monday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Larry Williams and Rudy Williams; her daughters, Levoria Jones, Linda Robinson and Ruby Mae Busby; one sister; 25 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 12 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Walter Richardson. She was a dietitian and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 22 2000

Chadderton, George W.
a Westinghouse accountant and World War II and Korean War Army veteran, died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000). He was a retired Army colonel and also served as the president of the National Association of the United States Army two times. He was 81 and a longtime El Pasoan.Survivors include his wife, Marie L.; his daughter, Donna Greenrose; his stepsons, Fred Vannosdale, Richard Vannosdale, Jim Vannosdale and Jude Becker; his stepdaughters, Susan Vannosdale, Maureen Vannosdale and Marilyn Becker; one granddaughter and 12 step- grandchildren.Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Barrera, Maria Del Consuelo
90, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in the Good Shepherd Convent, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the convent. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by one niece and one cousin. She was a nun for 60 years and was a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Brand, Michael
70, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Clara; his son, Alejandro Ballester; and his daughter, Florencia Daniela Ballester. He was a podiatrist and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Breedlove, Lillian
of Anthony, Texas, died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Anthony Cemetery. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Patti Maudslay; and her cousins, James Miller, Martha Weir and Alton Breedlove. She was a teacher for 37 years and an Anthony resident since 1938. Memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico's Boys Ranch, Boys Ranch, NM 87002. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Cervantes, Rita
73, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 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 is pending on Wednesday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, David Rodriguez and Miguel Rodriguez; and her sisters, Maria Sanchez and Marcelina Silva. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Cruz, Adriana
29, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 21, 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 1 p.m. Wednesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. There will be a private burial. She is survived by her companion, Angel Vega Sr., her son, Angel Vega Jr.; her parents, Jose Luis and Delia Cruz; her brother, Pepe Cruz; and her sister, Monica Bustillos. She was a specialist with Child Protective Services and a lifelong El Pasoan. The family requests live plants in lieu of flowers so that the plants may be put into the ground in her memory.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Herrera, Margarita O.
87, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her, son, Salvador Herrera; her daughters, Angela Noriega and Leonor Padilla; two brothers; two sisters; 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Juarez, Evangelina "Eva" S.
of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rene M.; her sons, Rene R. Juarez, Mario Juarez, Armando Juarez and Rolando Juarez; her daughters, Norma E. Mayorga and Laura J. Casas; two brothers; one sister; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and worked for Petro, and was a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Pearson, Mary Helen
78, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Susi Chacon and Paulette Guidry; her brother, Harold Howard; and two grandchildren. She was a computer operator and was a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Pierce, Luisa
81, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Memorial service will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in San Jose Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. She is survived by her son, John Pierce; and her daughter, Christina Briseño. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Romero, Marcelina
72, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 21, 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 noon Wednesday in San Isidro Church, in Dell City, Texas. Burial will be in Dell Valley Memorial Acres. Survivors include her sons, Jose Romero, Fidencio Romero Jr., Ruben Romero and Vicente Romero; her daughters, Juanita Sanchez and Lucy Cook; three sisters; and 10 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Serna, Rosa H.
68, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 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 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Carlos; her son, Charlie H. Serna Jr.; her daughters, Rose Mary Gonzalez, Elva Gomez and Carolina V. Reyes; and nine grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Southard, Margarete
75, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Hans Aeckerle; and her daughter, Sylvia Fifield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nial J. She was a homemaker and an El Pasoan for more than 30 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000
Luttrell, William G. "Bill"
66, of Houston, formerly of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2000). Services have been conducted. Burial was in the Veteran's Affairs Cemetery in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Patty; his sons, William Luttrell Jr. and Joshua Luttrell; his daughters, Tammy Geller and Debbie Knudsvig; two stepchildren and four grandchildren. He was a special service contractor, an Air Force veteran and was an El Pasoan for 30 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Cody & Friends Down Syndrome Foundation Inc., 3312 Glasgow, El Paso TX 79925. Arrangements are by Compean Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 24 2000

Angelos, Helen
96, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. Survivors include her sons, George Angelos and Jimmy Angelos; two sisters; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Angelos. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1929. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000
Christy, Harry S.
86, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his daughter, Jeanne McDaniel; his sons, Jary Alan Christy and James Robert Fox; five grandchildren and one great-grandson; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his wives, Mabel Helen Christy and Agnes Fox Christy. He was a civil service production supervisor and served as a machinist mate first class with the Seabees in World War II. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000
Contreras, Armando Jr.
infant son of Yolanda Castillo and Armando Contreras, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Services have already taken place. Survivors include his paternal grandfather, Jose Contreras, and maternal grandparents, Yolanda and Luis Castillo. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Josefina Contreras.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000
Fatuch, Joseph
75, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-East. Survivors include his daughters, Deborah Hill Thompson and Gailyn McGhee; his sons, Joseph S. Fatuch, Douglas W. Fatuch, William E. Fatuch, Andrew M. Fatuch, Frederick G. Hill and John C. Fatuch; his brother; his sister; and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilee Fatuch; his son, Robert J. Fatuch; his brothers, Emilio and Hector Fatuch. He was a service manager for the Army and Air Force Exchange and served in the Navy. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000
Flores, Yolanda Luevano
of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Survivors include her sons, Richard Bouche, Arturo Flores and Andy Flores; her sister, Lucia Hernandez; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a niece, Alma Rosa Valles. She was a sales associate for Dillard's in Sunland Park Mall and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000
Frausto, Angel Salvador
35, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Salvador and Bertha Frausto; his son, Bobby Rene Frausto; his daughters, Leiloni Frausto and Brandy Frausto; his brothers, Marco Antonio Frausto and Julio Ceaser Frausto; his sisters, Lauraisela Frausto and Angelica Frausto; and his grandparents, Bertha and Atanacio Velasco. He was a landscaper and a resident of El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times -Oct 25 2000
Gaytan, Ignacio V.
79, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 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. Thursday in San Elizario Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Gilberto Morales and Juan Morales; his daughters, Isela Gaytan Diaz and Michelle Gaytan Castillo; seven brothers; three sisters; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a plumber for Morales Plumbing and a longtime resident of San Elizario.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000
Juarez, Evangelina "Eva" S.
of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rene M.; her sons, Rene R. Juarez, Mario Juarez, Armando Juarez, and Rolando Juarez; his daughters, Norma E. Mayorga and Laura J. Casas; two brothers; one sister; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Rebecca Soza. She was employed by Petro and was a homemaker. She had been a resident of El Paso since 1956.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000
Muela, Margarita
79, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Ana Lujan, Christina M. Saenz, Margie M. Butler and Lily M. Ortiz; two sisters; nine grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juventino A. Muela, and her son, Arturo J. Muela. She was a retired paraeducator with the El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000
Ramirez, Graciela Castañeda
69, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 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. Thursday in Cristo Rey Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Carlos L.; her sons, Carlos Ramirez Jr., Ernesto G. Ramirez, Michael Ramirez and Scott Ramirez; her daughters, Cecilia R. Herrera, Linda R. Ramirez and Yvette Ramirez; 25 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a retired teacher with the Ysleta Independent School District and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000
Skelton, Stephen Michael
infant son of Cary Skelton and Martha Skelton, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are made by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000
Skelton, Thomas Abraham
infant son of Cary Skelton and Martha Skelton, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are made by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Oct 25 2000

Pacheco, Oscar R. Sr.
a 50-year resident of El Paso, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). He was 87 years old and a retired civil service employee. He also was a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a former resident of Puerto Rico.Survivors include his son, Oscar Pacheco Jr.; his daughters, Niurka Pacheco, Dinorah Pacheco de Serrano, Lizzie Pacheco de Perez and Lourdes Pacheco de Torres; two brothers; three sisters; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.Services will be in Puerto Rico at a later date. Burial will be in New Municipal emetery in Yauco, Puerto Rico. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000
Alvarado, Carmen A.
63, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Enriqueta Tristan, Josefina Echavarri, Guadalupe Lozano and Alicia Pulido. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymundo Alvarado. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000
Cunningham, Virginia Grayce
93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Friday in Harding Orr & McDaniel. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Western Hills United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa. Survivors include her daughters, Charlotte C. Nobles, Linda L. Cunningham and Carol V. Cunningham; one sister; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward N. Cunningham. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Western Hills Methodist Church, VNA Hospice or the Shriner Hospital for Children.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000
Franco, Ramona
84, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in San Jose Church. Survivors include her husband, Ramon Franco; her son, Antonio Franco; and five grandchildren. She a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 15 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000
French, Jeanne M.
51, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Friday in St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Survivors include her sisters, Diane Tredennick and Sandra Kennedy; two nieces and two nephews. She was a teacher for El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong El Paso resident. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jeanne M. French Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Texas at El Paso. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000
Hindle, Lilia V.
99, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include Raul Hernandez, Fernando Hernandez and Ann Coffey. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000
Mendez, Jose Alberto
18, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 5:30 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Adan Mendez and Ana Lilia Aguilar; his brother, Victor A. Mendez; his sisters, Olga V. Lujan and Adriana Mendez. He was a student and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times -Oct 26 2000
Salas, Josefa
76, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 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 Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Martin Ramirez and Arturo Salas; her sister, Felipa Covarrubias; and 11 grandchildren. She was a nurse's aide and a resident of El Paso for 45 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000
Salas, Patricia R.
63, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons, Talmadge Michael Stewart and Robert Allen Stewart; her daughters, Patricia Louise Christiansen, Mary Elizabeth Osborn, Dawn Rene Medina, Deborah Irene Wong and Deanna Stewart; two sisters; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 36 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000
Trevizo, David Jr.
51, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julia; his sons, David Trevizo III and Rene Trevizo; his daughter, Yvonne Salazar; one brother; two sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a heavy equipment operator for Robert F. Foster & Sons and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000
Valles, Sofia
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. Friday in San Jose Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Ramirez, Jesus Ramirez, Saul Valles, Pedro Valles, Reynaldo Valles and Antonio Valles; her daughters, Maria Ramirez and Estela Andrade; and 15 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000
Valles, Maria del Carmen
66, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 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 11:30 a.m. Friday in San Antonio de Padua Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jesus Jose Zamora; her daughters, Maria S. Chevalier and Maria G. Gandara; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 26 2000

Fraser, Mary Austin
a lifelong resident of El Paso and the descendant of one of the city's pioneer families, died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). She was active in the Sun Carnival Association, the Junior League of El Paso and the El Paso County Historical Society. Her grandfather was Maj. Richard F. Burges and she was the daughter of Jane Burges Perrenot, whose residence was bequeathed to and is now the home of the El Paso County Historical Society.Survivors include her husband, Roderick John Fraser; her sons, William B. Hooten and Preston Rust Hooten; her daughters, Jane Masters, Carlie Pine, Barbara Clawson, Claire Perkins, Laurie Kunert and July Wesen; one brother, Richard Burges Perrenot; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso County Historical Society, the Burges House Fund or to the charity of your choice.
El Paso Times - Oct 27 2000
Barrios, Sandra Mya
infant daughter of Lorenzo and Sandra B. Barrios of El Paso, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Andres L. Barrios, Esai Z. Barrios and Moises Barrios; her sister, Blanca Barrios; her grandparents, Martha Marquez, Andrea Barron and Lorenzo Barrios; her godparents, Bernardo and Laura Alvarado. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Eloisa D. Barrio. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 27 2000
Maldonado, Concepcion
63, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000). Memorial services have taken place. Survivors include her son, Javier Maldonado; her two brothers and four sisters; and one grandchild. She was a cook and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 27 2000
Moran, Carolina P.
49, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home- Carolina. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gabe; her son, Andres Raymundo Moran; her daughters, Carolina A. Moran and Lisa K. Moran; her brothers, Raymundo Perez and James Peres, and her sister. Rebecca Perez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 27 2000
Morgan, Alma Nelle Abernathy
91, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Services will be later in Linden Cemetery, Linden, Texas. Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Skelton; her son, John Daniel Morgan; three grandsons and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Morgan. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1976. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel.
El Paso Times - Oct 27 2000
Rivera, Alvaro
79, of Anthony, N.M., died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today in St. Anthony Church with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Rodolfo Rivera, Alvaro Rivera Jr., Fernando Rivera, Rogelio Rivera, Enrique Rivera, Carlos Rivera and Jorge Rivera; his daughters, Ermelinda Rivera, Leticia Rivera and Elizabeth Vidrio; five brothers; two sisters; 25 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a laborer and a longtime resident of Anthony, N.M. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 27 2000
Solis, Francisco
82, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be at 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his family and friends. He owned S.S.S. Transfer and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 27 2000

Trimble, Earl W.
a retired field supervisor for the city's Traffic and Transportation Department and an Army veteran, died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). He was 79 and a longtime El Pasoan. Survivors include his wife, Agatha "Gay" Trimble; his son, Craig Trimble; his daughter, Carla Rodriguez; three brothers; four sisters; and two grandchildren.Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, where the funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, Suite 400, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Oct 28 2000
Aguirre, Rosa Maria
56, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan Antonio Aguirre; her sons, Jose Juan Aguirre and Albert Aguirre; her daughters, Rosa Aguirre and Ana Luisa Aguirre; four brothers; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 28 2000
Almengor, Blas B.
69, of Fabens died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens, where funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, east shelter. Survivors include his wife, Petra; his sons, Manuel Almengor, David Almengor, Manuel "Niño" Almengor, Blas Almengor Jr., Angel Almengor and Michael Almengor; his daughters, Guadalupe Bennett, Maria Elena Almengor and Manuela Almengor; one brother; two sisters; and 14 grandchildren. He was a retired truck driver, a Korean War Army veteran and a lifelong Fabens resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 28 2000
Delgadillo, Jorge
31, of Las Vegas and formerly of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. today in San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha L.; his mother, Maria Luisa Delgadillo; and his brother, Juan Delgadillo Jr. He was a tile setter and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 28 2000
Grimes, Giels Elizabeth
87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her cousin, Selena Howard Gaskins; her nephew-in-law, Thomas Sellers; two brothers-in-law; many other relatives; and her friend, David Wiggins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Alonzo Grimes. She was a public school teacher and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 28 2000
Marin, Tomas
67, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Ricardo Marin, Jesus Marin, Javier Marin and Tomas Marin; his daughters, Sara Ramirez, Anabel Marin, Patricia Marin and Elvia Hernandez; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He worked in construction as a painter and was a 48-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 28 2000
Wright, Theodore R.
of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, where the chapel service will be at 2 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Helga; his son, T.R. Wright; his stepson, Richard Ashmore; his stepdaughter, Jennifer Nystuen; three sisters; and six grandchildren. He was an Army master sergeant and training specialist, a Korean War veteran and an El Paso resident since 1964.
El Paso Times - Oct 28 2000
Zamora, Maria Del Carmen
66, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesus J. Zamora and Gilbert Zamora; her daughters, Maria Guadalupe Gandara and Maria Del Socorro Chevalier; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 28 2000

Lozito, Frank
El Paso's first chief probation officer and a professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, Webster University and Park University, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). He was 70 and an El Pasoan since 1970. He was also an author, a member of many boards of directors, a Korean War Army veteran, a member of the Civil Service Commission and a volunteer at Beaumont Army Medical Center;Survivors include his wife, Hilda; his sons, Henry Berg, Thomas Lozito, Michael Lozito and Michael Berg; his daughter, Kathrin Berg; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss Chapel No. 2. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Farmer, Anka "Ann"
71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James P.; her sons, James P. Farmer Jr. and Robert J. Farmer; her daughters, Zora Williams, Pat Otsen and Lynda King; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was a retired cafeteria manager for the El Paso Independent School District and a 37-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Galindo, Christopher
29, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Corona Galindo; his son, Christopher Galindo Jr.; his daughter, Dolores Galindo; and his parents, Israel and Carmen Galindo. He was a truck driver for Van Waters and Waters Dist. and was a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Gonzalez, Joe
86, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 27, 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. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Manuel Gonzalez; his daughter, Angela Gonzalez; his brother, Pablo Gonzalez; his sister, Felicitas Gonzalez; and one niece. He was a laborer in agriculture and was a 60-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Greene, Charles Joseph
85, of El Paso, formerly of Washington D.C., died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Md. Survivors include his sons, Andrew Robert Greene and Kevin Charles Greene; his daughters, Margaret Anne Greene and Rosemary Michele Greene; three brothers; two sisters; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Norton Greene. He retired from the CIA as a lithographer and supervisor, served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and was a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Haynes, Emmett
81, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. James-Myrtle United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his stepdaughter, Karma Hancock; his sisters, Osa Fay Spencer and Bertha Rankins; four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wordie B. He was a retired Army officer, was a civil service cook and baker and was a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Irrobali, Nicolas
93, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 6 p.m. and rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Nicolas Irrobali, Eduardo Irrobali and Dionicio Irrobali; his daughters, Margarita Reyes, Lydia Vega, Martha Gutierrez and Josefina Acosta; one sister; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was an upholsterer at Irrobali Upholstery and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Moya, Carmen
78, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). No services are planned. Cremation will take place. Survivors include her sons, Roberto Moya, Alfonso Moya, Carlos Moya, Javier Moya, Miguel Moya, Wilfredo Moya, Edgardo Moya and Luis Alberto Moya; her daughters, Gloria Moya, Margarita Hernandez, Guadalupe Benavente and Cristina Moya; one brother; one sister; 24 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Pelech, Ronald Stanley
58, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Cremation has taken place. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen T.; his son, Ronald Frank Pelech; his mother, Irene D. Gochheim; three brothers and one sister. He was a security guard and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements were by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Sabrsula, Willie L.
76, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Kristina; his daughter, Anita Salazar; and four grandchildren. He was a retired Army warrant officer and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He had lived in El Paso since 1959. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners' Cripple Children's Hospital, c/o El Maida Shrine, 6331 Alabama, El Paso, TX 79904.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Sandoval, Reyes
76, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his wife, Lydia; his sons, Victor Manuel Sandoval, Reyes Humberto Sandoval, Arturo Sandoval and Victor Manuel Sandoval Jr.; four sisters; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a carpenter and an 18-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Werder, Roy
73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Philomena D.; his sons, Charles L. Werder and Jeffery Werder; his daughter, Patricia Ana Lasini and Mary T. Casale; and seven grandchildren. He was a truck driver, a Navy veteran of World War II and a 17-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000
Walters, Jennie A. "Whitcomb"
80, of Antrim, N.H., formerly of El Paso, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). There will be a private graveside service in Maplewood Cemetery of Antrim. Survivors include her sons, John W. Whitcomb and Ralph L. Whitcomb Jr.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph L. Whitcomb Sr., and her second husband, James A. Walters. She retired from the Miniature Precision Bearing Co. in Keene, N.H., and had lived in El Paso for 17 years.
El Paso Times - Oct 29 2000

Sabrsula, Willie L.
a retired Army warrant officer and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). He helped organize the Disabled American Veterans Post No. 165 and served as its first commander. He was 76 and a longtime El Paso resident.Survivors include his wife, Kristina; his daughter, Anita Salazar; and four grandchildren.Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners' Crippled Children's Hospital, c/o El Maida Shrine, 6331 Alabama, El Paso, TX 79904.
El Paso Times - Oct 30 2000
Gutierrez, Angelina
66, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 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 Tuesday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church; time of service is pending. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Rene Lozano; her daughters, Sylvia Garcia, Laura Moreno and Beatriz Adame; two brothers; three sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 30 2000
Hernandez, Jose
80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. He is survived by one brother; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Manuela. He worked in maintenance for the El Paso Independent School District and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Oct 30 2000
Minjares, Andrea L.
84, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 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 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her sisters, Maria Dominguez, Dolores Gomez and Herminia Jurado; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 30 2000
Trujillo, Samuel
56, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 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 Tuesday in Corpus Christi Catholic Community; time of service is pending. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Dolores; his son, Ernesto Samuel Trujillo; his daughter, Erika Trujillo; and two grandchildren. He was a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 30 2000

Basom, William Compere
an orthopaedic surgeon and published medical scholar, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000). He was one of the founders of the El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group; a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery; a past president of the American Fracture Association and the International College of Surgeons. He published more than 100 articles in medical journals; served as the editor for the Southwestern Medicine Publication; and was a staff member and orthopaedic consultant at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare Center in El Paso. Survivors include his sons, William Austin Basom and Robert Compere Basom; his daughter, Sandra Lee Peck; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maurine N.Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, where the funeral will be at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Arroyo, Ramon
infant son of Lorenzo and Francisca Arroyo, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Blessed Juan Diego Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his brothers, Lorenzo Antonio Arroyo, Leonardo Daniel Arroyo and Francisco Javier Arroyo; and his grandmother, Ramona Montes Hernandez. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -Oct 31 2000
Austin, Elma Ofelia
78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 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 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Survivors include her sons, Carlos E. Austin, Alfredo Austin and Alex R. Austin; her daughters, Elia E. Austin and Sara I. Beltran; one brother; one sister; and many grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Austin, Harry Leon
80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ann E.; his sons, Ronald Lawrence and Donald Lawrence; his daughters, Patricia Ashcraft, Diane Bonner and Sharon Sparks; one brother; two sisters; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was an air-traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times -Oct 31 2000
Bridges, Jean Madeline
70, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Joe Bridges; her sons, Michael Kent Bridges and Johnny Clinton Bridges; her daughters, Dolores Ann Butler and Karla Jean Smiley; one brother; one sister; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a retired bookkeeper and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Camacho, Pedro
99, of Fabens died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens, where the funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jose Camacho; his daughters, Inez Vasquez and Matilda Trejo; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and a longtime Fabens resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Castillo, Matiana
96, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her grandson, Hector Ruben McGurk; her grand-daughters, Carmen Hippenstiel and Patricia H. McGurk; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Duran, Robert
76, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 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 La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia Barrera; his sons, Robert Duran Jr., Ramon Duran, Richard Duran and Ralph Duran; his daughter, Alice Muriel; three sisters; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He worked for Pinkerton Security and was a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Gaines, Madolyn Doris
69, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her husband, Oscar E. Gaines Jr.; her sons, William Larue, Terry Alan Tilford and Aaron Bernard Jensen; her daughter, Melissa Deea Tilford; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Gaines, Jean W.
84, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). Memorial service will be t 4 p.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons, Robert H. Galyan, Bruce F. Galyan and Brian D. Galyan; a sister, Lois Daily; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and was a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Humphrey, Bibiana
71, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Philip Humphrey; her daughter, Kari Diaz; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Kimble, Guillermo
29, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Erika Dorantes; his son, Kai Kimble; his daughters, Keisha Kimble and Kiana Kimble; two brothers and six sisters. He was a cook and a lifelong El Pasoan.
El Paso Times -Oct 31 2000
Gibson-Miller, Marla
43, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Services are pending for a later date. Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Karin Miller; her mother, Helen G. Davis; her father, Victor Gibson; two brothers; one sister; and her granddaughter, Katelynn Marie Miller. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Opitz, Edna "Pal"
85, of Anthony, N.M. died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, G. Sue Swanson; her grandson, Lance Christopher Jervis; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max C. Opitz. She was a farmer and a longtime Anthony resident.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
St. John, Elizabeth
46, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert; her son, Willie De La O; her mother, Ollie T. Salazar; two brothers; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her father, Willy St. John Salazar. She was a staffing specialist with civil service and a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Sandoval, David Patrick
39, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, David Sandoval; his daughter, Rebecca N. Sandoval; his mother, Dolores Sandoval; his grandmother, Celia Luevano; one brother; and two sisters. He was a chef and lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000
Gumper, Beatrice R.
76, of Forest Grove, Ore., formerly of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 2000). Services have been conducted. Survivors include her sons, J.T. Bonner and Kirk Kurtsinger; her daughter, Christine Lapierre; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Tom Bonner. She taught in various El Paso schools and was a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove, Ore.
El Paso Times - Oct 31 2000