Howard, Arthur E.
a retired El Paso businessman in the petroleum industry and a former deputy sheriff, died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). He was also an Army veteran. He was 79 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee; his sons, Art Howard Jr. and Charles Howard; his daughters, Barbara Barren and Carol Danforth; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home- Central. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church or the El Paso Multiple Sclerosis Society.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Ayala, Amelia D.
65, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Survivors include her sons, Gregory Ayala and Gerard Ayala; her daughter, Annette Ayala; three brothers; and three sisters. She owned a beauty salon and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Corralez, Maria de Jesus
54, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 25, 2000). Survivors include her mother, Consuelo Corralez; her daughter, Amanda Sue Corralez; her brothers, Jesse E. Corralez and Frank Corralez; and her sister, Lina Gutierrez. She was a medical supplies custodian and lived in El Paso for five years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Freiberger, Norman Ellsworth
78, of Ohio died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Survivors include his daughters, Jo Anne Butler, Jean Happel and Kathryn Smith; his sons, James Freiberger and Norman M. Freiberger; three sisters; two brothers; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Katherine. He was a tool maker and lived in Ohio for 78 years. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Gonzalez, Jesus
88, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Felicitas; his sons, Domingo Gonzalez, Rogelio Gonzalez and Jesus Gonzalez; her daughters, Petra Espino, Antonia Ceniceros and Florina Gonzalez; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was an agriculture laborer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Lozano Luz A.,
74, of Canutillo died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today in St. Patrick's Church in Canutillo, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in that church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her sons, Apolinar Lozano Jr., Ruben Lozano, Arturo Lozano and Oscar Lozano; and her daughters, Irma Zambrano, Sylvia Pizarro, Bertha Leyva and Veronica Carrasco. She was a homemaker and a lifelong Canutillo resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Martinez, Gilbert
46, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 26, 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 a.m. Friday in St. Francisco Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Simon and Lucy B. Martinez; his daughter, Teresa Martinez Gonzalez; and his brothers, Simon Martinez, Jr., Ernesto Martinez, Armando Martinez, Henry Martinez and Javier Martinez. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Narvaez, Raul
76, of National City, Calif., and formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Feb. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Raul Narvaez Jr.; his daughters, Teresita Martinez and Rebecca Gallegos; his brother, Fernando Narvaez; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was a mechanic and an Army veteran.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Powers Senaida R.,
96, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Fred Powers Jr.; her daughter, Lucia Lopez; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, and her daughters, Ana Wallace and Alicia Sedillos. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 85 years.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Mutchler Robert W.,
57, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his longtime companion, Raul G. Avila; his brothers, Steven Mutchler and Michael Mutchler; and his sister, Susan Rutherford. He was a director and administrator for United Blood Services. He lived in El Paso for 22 years.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Roberts, Arlin Elmore
83, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lorene; one brother; and one sister. He worked at the Texaco Refinery and was an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 55 years.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Velasquez, Alfonso H. "Ponchillo"
58, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo; his sons, Ricardo Velasquez and Antonio Velasquez; his daughters, Irma Velasquez Elser, Elvira Velasquez and Leticia Velasquez; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Alfonso M. Velasquez. He was an animal keeper at the El Paso Zoo and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Wilson Hazel Lucille,
80, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Billie Kay Harvey and Jo Ann Manigold; her brother, Harry Gerdelman; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He worked as a teller at El Paso National Bank and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa, Suite 9, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - March 1 2000

Sanchez, John R.
a construction contractor, died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). He was 75 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his son, Michael R. Bañuelos; his daughter, Guadalupe Y. Hernandez; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, and rosary at 7 p.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Aguilar, Anna Bonney
80, of Carrizozo and Alamogordo, N.M., died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday in Santa Rita Catholic Church in Carrizozo, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Burial will be in Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Patrick Aguilar and Peter Aguilar; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a cashier and lived in Carrizozo and Alamogordo for 44 years. Arrangements are by Del Carmen Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Armijo Nieves R.,
78, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 26, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Survivors include his wife, Carmen L.; his sisters, Carol Garcia, Chris Sillas, Corina Acosta, Cinderella Carrasco and Cruz Bisciano; and a niece. He was a heavy equipment operator and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Fernandez Hermelinda H.,
78, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ernesto Cruz Fernandez and Mario Fernandez; her daughters, Romelia F. Cisneros and Armida F. Parker; one brother; three sisters; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosalio J. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Gutierrez, Natividad C.
67, of Anthony died Saturday (Feb. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Catholic Church, with rosary at 10:30 a.m. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jose Luis Rodriguez; his brothers, Joaquin Gutierrez and Juan Gutierrez; and his sisters, Francisca Gutierrez and Guadalupe Gutierrez. He was a laborer and a longtime Anthony resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Hernandez, Lucita C.
74, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Francisco; her sons, George F. Hernandez, David Hernandez, Ricardo Hernandez, Gilbert Hernandez and Martin Hernandez; her daughter, Marisela Campa; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Hayes, Guadalupe
49, of Englewood, Colo., died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, John H. Jr.; her mother, Maria Avila Lester; her sons, John Henry Hayes III, Patrick Eugene Hayes and Christopher Alex Hayes; her daughter, Michelle Ernestine Hayes; seven brothers; six sisters; and one grandchild. She was a customer service representative.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Herrera, Luz
88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Santo Niño Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Lydia Chavez, Hortencia Ontiveros and Josefina Nigreville; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

McDowell Jerry A,
49, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 27, 2000). Survivors include his mother, Peggy E. Taylor; his sister, Robin Moore; and his nephews, Chipper Moore and Richard Moore. He was a professor at UTEP and an instructor at El Paso Community College. He lived in El Paso for 36 years. Arrangements are by Harding- Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Ramirez, Salvador
62, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Alicia; his sons, Jose O. Ramirez, Luis C. Ramirez, Salvador Ramirez Jr. and Alfredo Ramirez; his daughters, Sandra Castillo and Norma Carrizal; and eight grandchildren. He was a clerk and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Rodriguez, Eloisa M.
73, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jesus Antonio Acosta; her daughters, Maria E. Morones, Romelia A. Rivera, Maria C. Galindo, Eloisa James and Petra A. Armendariz; two brothers; two sisters; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a sewing machine operator and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Ronquillo, Guadalupe
90, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Grace Vera; her sisters, Sara Egure and Maria Dozal; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a retired stock clerk and lived in El Paso for 59 years.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Valdenegro, Maximina
74, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7:45 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Julio Sr.; her sons, Julio Valdenegro Jr. and Richard Valdenegro; her daughters, Irene V. Rodriguez, Patricia V. Galindo and Laura M. Salazar; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 2 2000

Lee, Dr. Jung Woo
a clinical associate professor of internal medicine at Texas Tech University, died Saturday (Feb. 26, 2000). He was also in private practice as a pulmonary specialist. He was 55 and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Kaywon Chay Lee; his sons, Jeffery Lee and Daniel Lee; and his daughter, Eunice Chay Lee. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at noon Saturday in Jesus Chapel East.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Boren, Fannie
90, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Funeral will be at a later date in Ringgold, Texas. Burial will be in Ringgold Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Sammie Mae Ryan and Videl Jolley, and many nieces and nephews. She operated a beauty salon and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Briones, Teodora
100, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Visitation will be at 11 a.m. at San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 12:30 p.m. and prayer service at 1 p.m. Survivors include her daughters, Maria Luz Trillo and Isabel Ortega. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Castro, Nemesio
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Funeral will be at noon today in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Aniceta; his sons, Francisco P. Castro, Jesse Castro and Nemesio Castro Jr.; his daughters, Marilyn Tarrango and Evelyn Castro; and his brother, Manuel Castro. He was a foreman and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Dominguez, Maria De Jesus
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 4 p.m. Funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Salvador Dominguez, Pascual Dominguez and Juan Dominguez; her daughters, Beatriz Guillen, Carmen Duarte, Teodora Barbosa and Rosa Maria Gutierrez; one sister; 35 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Haller Roberto,
81, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at 9:30 a.m. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ofelia; his sons, Roberto Haller and Jesus Haller; his daughter, Martha Haller Lozano; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a car and insurance salesman and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Lopez, Carlos
46, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Visitation will be at 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. today in the same funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Julieta; his son, Carlos Lopez III; his daughters, Georgina Manning and Vanesa Lopez; his brother, Humberto Lopez; his sisters, Socorro Ramirez and Delia Ulloa; and two grandchildren. He was a sales estimator for El Paso Steel Door and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Macias, Nicholas Trey
1, son of Marcelina Jean Macias and Christopher Culbreath, died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Visitation will be at 4 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his brothers, David Daniel Macias and Dylan Michael Salinas; his sister, Stephanie Vivian Rosales; and his grandmother, Dolores Estorga.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Martinez, Alfredo
42, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 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 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Elvira Martinez; his daughters, Sarah Martinez, Margie Martinez and Terry Martinez; and five sisters. He was an airline maintenance man and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Sanchez, Carlos R.
34, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Matilde; his sons, Charlie Sanchez, Juan Sanchez and Raul Sanchez; his daughter, Candy Sanchez; and his parents, Gloria and Gregorio Sanchez. He was a sales clerk and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Stover, Robert L.
78, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at noon Monday in St. Luke United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Robert L. Stover Jr., and William David Stover; his daughters, Elizabeth Steele and Betty Chick; his brother, Jack Stover; and his sisters, Christine Adams and Anna Smith. He was the owner of Stovers Cleaners and a Navy veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Maida Shrine Transportation Fund, 6331 Alabama, El Paso, TX 79904.
El Paso Times - March 3 2000

Gordon, Doris M.
who was a volunteer at Hotel Dieu Hospital and a homemaker, died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). She was 89 and a former El Paso resident. Survivors include her daughter, H. "Helen" Gail Gordon; her granddaughter, Shoshanah B. Gordon; one son-in-law; and two sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in B'Nai Zion Cemetery. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - March 4 2000

Guerra, Jaime
50, of El Paso died Thursday (March 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Telesforo and Sylvia Guerra; his brother, Nelson Guerra; and his sister, Iris Guerra. He lived in El Paso for four years.
El Paso Times - March 4 2000

Lopez, Carlos Jr.,
46, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Survivors include his parents, Carlos and Maria Lopez; his wife, Julieta; his son, Carlos Lopez III; his daughters, Georgina Manning and Vanesa Lopez; his brother, Humberto Lopez; his sisters, Socorro Ramirez and Delia Ulloa; and two grandchildren. He was a sales estimator for El Paso Steel Door and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 4 2000

Vasquez, Alejandro Jose
who was a mathematician for White Sands Missile Range and a Marine Corps veteran, died Thursday (March 2, 2000). He was 70 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Maria E.; his sons, Hector Vasquez and Victor Rene Vasquez; his daughter, Martha Monica Vasquez; two brothers; one sister; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Anding, Kathryn T.
66, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Garfield; her sons, Robert L. Anding and Parnell B. Anding; her daughters, Sandra D. Flume, Joenette Anding and Patricia Raines; one brother; two sisters; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Edward L. Anding. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 39 years.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Duran, Maria Soledad
73, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church, with rosary at 7:15 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Luis M. Duran and Roberto Macias; her daughters, Margarita Carranza, Gloria Rosales and Maria Baeza; two sisters; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Enriquez, Carlos
42, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Ruben and Esperanza Enriquez; his son, Ruben Anthony Enriquez; his daughter, Angela Denise Enriquez; his sister, Belinda Enriquez; and two grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Lone Wolf and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Gonzalez, Joe S.
72, of El Paso died Thursday (March 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass is pending for Tuesday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Daisy McVay; his sons, Michael M. Gonzalez and Albert M. Holguin; his daughters, Anna Gonzalez Brent and Daisy Luna; his brother, Victor Gonzalez; his sister, Anita Madrid; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a policeman and a Navy veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Haller, Roberto
81, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at 9:30 a.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ofelia; his sons, Roberto Haller and Jesus Haller; his daughter, Martha Haller Lozano; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a car and insurance salesman and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Hurt, Angelina P.,
81, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Hampton Hurt; her daughters, Lola Dee Cervantes and Angie Lou Salazar; her brothers, Ruben Polanco and Armando Polanco; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.M. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Losoya, Elisa,
89, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at noon. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Josephine Bosley; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Martinez, Arturo A.
64, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 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 11:30 a.m. Monday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Arturo Martinez Jr., and Jorge Martinez; his daughters, Maria Elena Martinez, Carmen Avila and Martha Hernandez; one brother; one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a construction worker and lived in El Paso for 44 years.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Paulino, Jose C.
67, of El Paso died Thursday (March 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dolores A.; his sons, Joseph Paulino and Michael Paulino; his stepson, Anthony Toldt; his daughter, Victoria Hamilton; four brothers; four sisters; five grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso 37 years.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Reyes, Aurora F.
89, of El Paso died Thursday (March 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at Santa Lucia Catholic Church at a time pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ricardo Reyes, Alfredo Reyes, Andres Reyes, Jesus Reyes, Ruben Reyes and Raul Reyes; her daughters, Maria Elena Moreno, Maria Forti, Rosa Maria Mendoza, Consuelo Sarria and Blanca Margarita Reyes; two sisters; 51 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Snider, Perry "Pete" R.
67, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 29, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Futrell Funeral Home, followed by funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Deanie; his son, Russ Snider; his daughters, Liz Gross and Sandy Curtis; his sister, Sue Horn; and eight grandchildren. He was a financial data processor and a Navy veteran. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or to the El Paso Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Sugawa, Lieselotte
75, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 27, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, followed by burial. Survivors include her sons, Hans Dieter Tremmel, Michael R. Sugawa and George B. Sugawa; her daughter, Lorraine R. Camacho; one sister; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Central.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Villalobos, Jorge
57, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 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. in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Irma; his sons, Robert Benavides, Jorge Villalobos Jr. and Jaime Villalobos; his daughter, Veronica Benavides; three sisters; and 10 grandchildren. He was a truck driver and lived in El Paso for 28 years.
El Paso Times - March 5 2000

Cordova Ramon C. Jr.,
a retired police officer and an Air Force veteran, died Friday (March 3, 2000). He also was a retired truant officer for the Ysleta Independent School District. He was 66 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Violeta G.; his sons, Orlando Cordova, David Cordova and Arturo Cordova; two brothers; two sisters; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church; time is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 6 2000

Castillo, Hector D.
63, of El Paso died Thursday (March 2, 2000). Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. and funeral at 10 a.m. Tuesday in San Jose Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Socorro; his sons, Hector Castillo and Javier Castillo; and four grandchildren. He was a furniture salesman and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 6 2000

De La Riva, Ruben
58, of El Paso died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service is pending in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Angela Lara; his sons, Alfonso De La Riva, Ruben De La Riva, Jorge De La Riva, Ivan De La Riva, Jose-Angel De La Riva and Carlos De La Riva; his daughters, Beatriz De La Riva, Lorena De La Riva, Fabiola De La Riva, Vanessa De La Riva and Ofelia De La Riva; one brother; one sister; and grandchildren. He was a carpenter and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 6 2000

Duran, Maria Soledad
73, of El Paso died Thursday (March 2, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. today in the Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Luis M. Duran and Roberto Macias; her daughters, Margarita Carranza, Gloria Rosales and Maria Baeza; two sisters; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - March 6 2000

Enriquez, Regina P.
85, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her sons, Marcus Enriquez and David J. Enriquez; her mother, Berta Placencia; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother; four sisters; and several cousins. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 6 2000

Flores, Petra M.
89, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Mission Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in San Francisco Xavier Church. Entombment will be in Evergreen East Mausoleum. Survivors include her sons, Alejandro Monreal and Jose Monreal; her daughters, Emma M. Flores, Bertha M. Flores and Concepcion M. Aguirre; 29 grandchildren; 32 great- grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 6 2000

Knittle, William E.
83, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Tobin Park Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Vera L.; one brother; and one sister. He was retired from the civil service and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 6 2000

Paulino, Jose C.
67, of El a.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dolores A.; his sons, Joseph Paulino and Michael Paulino; his stepson, Anthony Toldt; his daughter, Victoria Hamilton; four brothers; four sisters; and five grandchildren. He was an Army first sergeant and lived in El Paso 37 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home- Montana.
El Paso Times - March 6 2000

Goss, Willie I. "Kelly",
a former manager for Popular Dry Goods, died Saturday (March 4, 2000). She was 74 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her husband, Leon; her sons, Michael Kelly and John Kelly; her daughters, Sue Ann Riedel and Stephanie Parman; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in El Paso, 233 N. Mesa Hills, El Paso, TX 79901; or the Diabetes Association of El Paso, 1921 E. Yandell, El Paso, TX 79903.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Aperavich, Joseph R.,
73, of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss Center Chapel 2. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Esther; and several nephews and nieces. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Brettmann, Frederick P.
69, of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Agapita; his son, Gary Brettmann; his stepson, Noe Rodriguez; his daughter, Linda Kay Kabylanski; and his stepdaughters, Maria Hancock and Diana Aguilar; one sister; and four grandchildren. He was a railroad shuttle driver and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Callueng, Florinda
82, of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Fulgencio; her sons Albert, Rolando and Cesar; her daughter Pacita Pitpit; one sister; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons Eduardo Cruz and Verjilio Callueng, and her daughter Sonia Myrick. She was a nurse and lived in El Paso for 43 years.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Cordova Ramon C. Jr.,
66, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:45 a.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Violeta G.; his sons, Orlando Cordova, David Cordova and Arturo Cordova; two brothers; two sisters; and five grandchildren. He was a retired police officer and an Air Force veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

De La Riva, Ruben,
58, of El Paso died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Angela Lara; his sons, Alfonso De La Riva, Ruben De La Riva, Jorge De La Riva, Ivan De La Riva, Jose-Angel De La Riva and Carlos De La Riva; his daughters, Beatriz De La Riva, Lorena De La Riva, Fabiola De La Riva, Vanessa De La Riva and Ofelia De La Riva; one brother; one sister; and grandchildren. He was a carpenter and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Dominguez, Robert
56, of El Paso died Saturday (March 4, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his brothers, Alfredo Dominguez, Jesus Dominguez and Jorge Dominguez. He was a bus line baggage worker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Gill, Iris,
80, of El Paso died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Services will be in Sarasota, Fla. Survivors include her son, Jerome H. Gill; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton, and her son, Frederick W. Gill. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Hankin, Donald
77, of Juárez died Friday (Feb. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Josefina; and his son, Carlos Roberto Hankin. He was a truck driver and lived in Juárez for six months. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Harley, William T.
77, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Elena; his sons, Billy Harley, Phillip Harley and Keith Harley; his daughters, Lorraine Davis and Audrey Harley; one brother; one sister; and one grandchild. He was a service manager and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Memorial contributions may be made through James Robinson Feed the Children. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Kelly, Ruby
70, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, O'Dell; her son, Aaron Keith Bennett; her daughters, Harvetta Louise Landry, Sandra Lee Lesure, Kecia Ladell Kelly-Slaughter and Satasha Rayvette Tolbert; one brother; three sisters; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 26 years.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Loya, Leonor G. "Tita"
76, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Armando F. Loya, Lorenzo Loya Jr., Alfredo G. Loya Sr. and Sylvester Loya; her daughters, Gloria Loya, Olga L. Vidalez, Sylvia L. Johnson, Yvonne L. Moreno, Elionora L. Herrera and Diana L. Padilla; two brothers; five sisters; 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Montoya, Pablo Oscar
66, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Memorial service and visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Survivors include his sons, Oscar Montoya and Ruben Montoya; his daughter, Lisa Montoya; and five grandchildren. He was a diesel mechanic and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Murillo, Eduardo
39, of El Paso died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Assumption Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Juan P. and Rafaela Murillo; his daughter, Christina Murillo; two brothers; and four sisters. He was a manager and lived in El Paso for a year.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

O'Quinn Jimmie Roy Sr.,
59, of El Paso died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alice; his son, Jimmie O'Quinn Jr.; his daughters, Alicia Rene Rojas and Julie Ann Garcia; his mother, Annabelle Decuir; and five granddaughters. He was an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Padgett Gordon R.,
78, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Boulevard Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; his son, Eddy Miller; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Vega, Jesus
50, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Survivors include his son, Jesus Vega Jr.; his daughter, Maria Del Carmen Vega; three brothers; and five sisters. He was a laborer and lived in El Paso for 32 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Villarreal, Elias
70, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Services have been conducted. Survivors include his wife, Martha V.; his sons, Fernando Villarreal and Sergio Villarreal; two brothers; two sisters; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Ceasar Villarreal; and his daughter, Elsa Vidaurri. He was a retired heavy machine operator and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Walton, Mary Nell
77, of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Seymour Walton Jr.; her sons, Stanley Blanton and Glenn Shankle; her daughters, Bernita Blanton, Betty Blanton and Kathy Shankle; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
El Paso Times - March 7 2000

Ready, Etta "Daisy" Mae
a retired civil-service dental assistant, died Monday (March 6, 2000). She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her sisters, Sybil Howard and Anne Kenneson, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 8 2000

Apodaca, Angel Isaiah
infant son of Virginia M. Carrasco and George Apodaca Jr., died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his grandmothers, Martha Leticia Melendez and Betty Apodaca; his grandfather, George Apodaca; and his great-grandmother, Ramona G. Melendez.
El Paso Times - March 8 2000

Barrozo, Rodolfo
65, of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Survivors include his sons, Rodolfo Barrozo Jr., Armando Barrozo, Roberto Barrozo and Antonio Barrozo; his daughters, Cecilia Barrozo, Alejandra Barrozo and Alma Rosa Barrozo; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a meat cutter and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 8 2000

Hernandez Juan Santana,
90, of El Paso died Monday (March 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 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Max Hernandez; his daughter, Luz Maria Vega; his nephew, Benigno Valles; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a mechanic and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 8 2000

Herold, Jean
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen East Mausoleum, followed by burial. Survivors include her sons, Eugene Plate and Louis A. Plate Jr.; her sister, Dorothea Lotz; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 8 2000

Sanchez, Guillermo Pedro
infant son of Wanda Guerrero and Pedro Sanchez, died Wednesday (Feb. 23, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include his parents; his half brother, Bobby Barton; and his sisters, Barbara Guerrero and Katrina Guerrero. His family is in charge of arrangements.
El Paso Times - March 8 2000

Elliott, James David
a self-employed construction contractor and a World War II veteran, died Tuesday (March 7, 2000). He was 83 and lived in El Paso for 59 years. Survivors include his wife, Nell; his sons, David Elliott and Gary Elliott; his daughter, Diane McClendon; two brothers; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church-Ford Chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Carbajal, Mike S.,
54, of El Paso died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia M.; his sons, Michael M. Carbajal and Adrian M. Carbajal; his daughter, Crystal Carbajal; his parents, Adolfo "Fito" and Catalina Carbajal; one brother; and two grandchildren. He was a bailiff and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Clifton, Loraine A.
36, of Gulfport, Miss., died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Betty L. Clifton; her brothers, Terry Kiner and Michael Clifton; her sister, Lisa Clifton; and her nephew, Travis. She was an instructor for the civil service and an Air Force veteran. She was a former El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Conner, Odeal
77, of El Paso and Tornillo died Monday (March 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Clyde B. Ronquillo; her sister, Billie Boston; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Conner. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso and Tornillo for 41 years.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Flores Maria Esther,
80, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in Mission Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Christine Flores; her sisters, Teresa G. Telles and Hortencia Padilla; a nephew; and a niece. She was retired and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Martinez, Maximo C.
85, of El Paso died Monday (March 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leticia; his sons, Luis Adrian Martinez and Miguel Angel Martinez; two sisters; and 10 nephews. He was retired from Chino Mines of Kennecott Copper Co. and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Martinez, Ramona
95, of El Paso died Monday (March 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Graveside service will be at noon today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Leopoldo Martinez and Nabor Martinez; her daughters, Socorro Martinez, Rebecca Cardona, Ernestina Lopez and Mercedes Portillo; and several grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Moreno, Elpidia Quintana,
73, of El Paso died Monday (March 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 2:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 3:15 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Survivors include her son, Martin Daniel Moreno; and her grandson, Martin Daniel Moreno II. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Rocha, Maria Marcos
70, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 7, 2000). Visitation from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Nemecio; her son, Daniel Humberto Rocha, Oscar Rocha, Ismael Rocha and Carlos Rocha; her daughters, Delia Molinar, Maria Elena Loran, Blanca Estela Medina, Irma Rivera and Sylvia Gonzales; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Torres, Constantino C.
60, of San Elizario died Monday (March 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elsa Josefina; his sons, Carlos Vasquez and Luis Carlos Torres; his daughters, Patricia Torres, Elsa Torres, Belen Torres, Lorena Torres and Vicki Torres; and 13 grandchildren. He was a shoemaker and lived in San Elizario for 13 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Vega, Jesus
50, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Survivors include his son, Jesus Vega Jr.; his daughter, Maria del Carmen Vega; three brothers; and five sisters. He was a laborer and lived in El Paso for 32 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 9 2000

Belk, Bates McFarland
a past president and secretary of the El Paso Bar Association, died Thursday (March 9, 2000). He was a lawyer, developer and a Navy veteran. He also was a cofounder of Chelmont State Bank and Sun Towers Hospital. He was 85 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons, Bates M. Belk Jr. and Robert Crowell Belk; his daughters, Libby Doggett and Mary Gaddy; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Crowell. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in St. Clement's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Arriola, Raquel
of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Virginia Bustillos-Gutierrez and Corina Bustillos; her brothers, Andres Arriola, Ramiro Arriola, Ezequiel Arriola and Salvador Arriola; her sisters, Carolina DeLeon, Florence Stroup and Celia Montellano. She was a medical clerk at Beaumont Army Medical Center and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Herring, Janet
76, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Bill Herring and Brice Herring; her daughter, Helen Green; her brother, Brice Mantel; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlotte and Brice Mantel; her husband, Henry; and her sister, Faythe Sheehan. She was a surgical nurse, a professional painter and an author. She was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Inmon, Catherine Mae
52, of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her mother, Marjorie C. Collier; her brother, Lynus Alvin Inmon; and her sister, Elizabeth A. Smith. She was a teacher and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements were by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Morales, Macaria
81, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Corpus Christi Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose C.; her sons, Hector Rubio and Rodrigo Morales; her daughter, Irma Andujo; and her sisters, Escolastica R. Rivas, Refugio R. Ramirez and Josefina R. Lopez. She was preceded in death by her son, Jose Morales. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Nava, Alfonso
71, of Roswell, N.M., died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in Chaparral Apostolic Church, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the same church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Teresa; his sons, Roberto Nava, Alfonso Nava Jr., Issac Nava and David Nava; his daughters, Elizabeth Chavaria, Maria Del Carmel Uribe and Jocabed Salaiz; two brothers; one sister; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a maintenance man and lived in Roswell for 13 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Prieto, Manuela Rodriguez
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be Saturday in the funeral home at a time pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ruben Prieto, Ismael Prieto and Arnoldo Prieto; her daughters, Maria E. Herrera, Theodora Valenzuela, Aurora Ortega, Hilda Grajeda, Dora Santillan and Emma Dominguez; her brother, Dolores Rodriguez; 55 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Pulido, Thomas
70, of Los Angeles, formerly of El Paso, died Dec. 24, 1999. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo; his sons, Thomas Pulido Jr. and Bobby Torres; his daughters, Yolanda Arellano, Patricia Holguin, Sylvia Villasana, Sylvia Valdez, Noemi Pulido, Aurora Pena, Sandra Lucero, and Aidee Martin; five brothers; five sisters; 36 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a garment presser and lived in Los Angeles for eight years.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Ragsdale, Pamela Edna
of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Services will be at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Robert G. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Reyes, Cirilo E.
67, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria G.; his daughters, Irene Reyes, Martha Perez, Irma Lujan and Alicia Gardea; his stepdaughters, Maria Esther Puga, Patricia Balridge and Elizabeth Fernandez; his brother, Presciliano Reyes; his sisters, Rosa Alvarado, Lucia Reyes, Isabel Luna and Lupe Reyes; and 14 grandchildren. He was a laborer and lived in El Paso for 32 years.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Walker, Terry L.
46, of El Paso died Monday (March 6, 2000). Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Mount Sinai Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Shirley and Bob Goldfarb; her husband, Ross Anthony Vane; her son, Scott Ainsley Vane Walker; her daughter, Sara Gaynor; her brother, Dr. Richard Goldfarb; and her sisters, Janice Crossland and Donna Goldfarb. She owned the pro shop at Tennis West and was a lifetime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Tennis Development Foundation, 6633 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79912, or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Wells, Chris Jeffrey
41, of El Paso died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Lily and Toney Castillo; his son, Cody Wells; his brother, Mike F. Wells; and his sister, Cathey Prati. He was a mechanic and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Lily Castillo.
El Paso Times - March 10 2000

Flores, Juan N.
a boiler operator with the civil service at Fort Bliss, died Thursday (March 9, 2000). He was 83 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Flores, a private first class in World War II, served with Army Capt. John Chapin in the 36th Division, Company E. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Disabled American Veterans, Borderland Chapter No. 10, the Boy Scouts of America and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Survivors include his sons, Juan A. Flores, Michael G. Flores and Richard Flores; his daughters Irma Flores Gonzales, Joanne Kuehne, Patricia Carvalho and Rachel Flores; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home and from 7 to 9 p.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Church. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
El Paso Times - March 11 2000

Abbe, John A.,
84, of Santa Teresa died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Services already took place. Survivors include his wife, Eleanora; his sons, Robert J. Abbe and Dennis W. Abbe; his daughter, Pam Kitkoski; one sister; and two grandchildren. He was a retired Army lieutenant colonel. He lived in Santa Teresa for 21 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - March 11 2000

Benavidez, Catarina
92, of El Paso died Thursday (March 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Enrique Benavidez, Manuel Benavidez, Felix Benavidez and Jose Luis Benavidez; her daughters, Hortencia Benavidez, Margarita Evans, Maria Guadalupe Abeyta, Teresa Lundvall, Millie Mitchell, Julie Kramer, Irene Reynoha and Celia O'Conner; 40 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel; and her daughter, Maria Luisa Rodriguez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 11 2000

Leeds, Lester O.
72, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nitta; his daughters, Patricia Palmquist, Crystal O'Brien and Karen Garza; and three grandchildren. He was a retired merchandise manager and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 11 2000

Pedregon, Elvira 85,
of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Hector Pedregon, Luis Pedregon and Ray Pedregon; her daughters, Ana Mendoza, Alicia Alonzo and and Irene Montoya; two brothers; three sisters; 21 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. br>El Paso Times - March 11 2000

Prieto, Manuela Rodriguez
92, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. today in the Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ruben Prieto, Ismael Prieto and Arnoldo Prieto; her daughters, Maria E. Herrera, Theodora Valenzuela, Aurora Ortega, Hilda Grajeda, Dora Santillan and Emma Dominguez; her brother, Dolores Rodriguez; 55 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 11 2000

Silva, Magdalena "Nena" M.
87, of El Paso died Thursday (March 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Henry A.; her daughters, Juanita S. Falvey and Norma Campos; two sisters; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She was a co-founder of New Deal Mercantile furniture store and lived in El Paso for 79 years.
El Paso Times - March 11 2000

Stewart, Neil P.
87, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss Center Chapel 1. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; one nephew and four nieces. He was a retired Army colonel and lived in El Paso for 26 years.
El Paso Times - March 11 2000

Varela, Engracia
72, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Victor Hugo Varela, Ruben Rodriguez and Joe Contreras; her daughters, Esperanza McKinnon, Gloria Cervantes and Sonia Vasquez; two brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - March 11 2000

Fireng, Aldine Louise Lawson
who worked in UTEP's geology department museum, died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). She was also the past president of the Rocky Mountain Federation. She was 80 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her sons, Charles L. Fireng III and Dale F. Fireng; her daughter, Charlene Johansen; two brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lloyd Jr. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, followed by a funeral at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Mineral and Gem Society Scholarship Fund.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Accaira, Frank V.
79, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon and from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at noon Monday in that funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Lopez; his sons, Leonardo Orozco, Alejandro Orozco, Frank Anthony Accaira and Leo John Accaira; his daughters, Mary Connie Lawrence and Mary E. Markowitch; his sister, Elenor Russo; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was a retired Army staff sergeant and lived in El Paso for 29 years.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Arriola, Ernesto P.,
87, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Santa Teresita Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rosario; his son, Ernesto Arriola Jr.; his sisters, Elodia Meza and Maria Luisa Chacon; and two grandchildren. He was a restaurant owner and lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Barrios, Sarah,
86, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Sary Short and Margie Fraga; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus, and her son, Wally Barrios. She was a buyer for a furniture store and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Estrada, Alicia A.
85, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Eduardo F.; her daughter, Sister Ana Maria Cortinas O.S.B.; her sisters, Luz Macias and Leonor Sams; 12 grandchildren; and many great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Eduardo Estrada Jr. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Evans, Billy Bob,
58, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ingrid; his daughter, Juanita D. Windham; his brothers, James Evans, Edward Howell, Amos Brown, William Brown and William Evans; his sisters, Shiela Mohammad and Thelma Rouse; and two grandchildren. He was a retired Army command sergeant major and lived in El Paso for 16 years.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Martinez, Jesus
59, of Horizon City died Thursday (March 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at noon. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Herminia Herrera; his sons, Francisco Herrera and Oscar Gabriel Herrera; four brothers; and four sisters. He worked in an ice-cream factory and lived in Horizon City for five years.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Ortega, Christopher,
19, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Survivors include his parents, Brett Ortega and Rita Matz; his sisters, Danielle Ortega, Kathryn Ortega and Victoria Matz; his grandparents, Elmer and Masako Flanagan and Robert and Geraldine Ortega. He was a high-school student and lived in El Paso for two years. Arragements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Parra, Ricardo,
87, of El Paso died Thursday (March 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Thomas More Catholic Mission. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Rafael Parra, Oscar Parra and Manuel Parra; his daughters, Bertha Parra, Juana Parra, Irma Parra and Lupe Parra; 31 grandchilren; and 16 great- grandchildren. He was a construction worker and lived in El Paso for 10 years.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Sandoval, Jesus A.,
70, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Wednesday in Powell, Wyo. Survivors include his wife, Isabel J.; his son, Mickey J. Sandoval; his grandson, Sky Sandoval; and his granddaughter, Camilla Sandoval. He was preceded in death by his son, Jesse Sandoval Jr. He owned Sandoval's Used Car Lot and was an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 26 years.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Winn, Gladys M.,
85, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Westlawn Cemetery in Del Rio, Texas. Survivors include her sons, Jim Winn and John Winn; her daughter, Barbara Mangum; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam. She was a homemaker. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Hernandez, Estela V.
a retired contact representative for the Immigration and Naturalization Service, died Saturday (March 11, 2000). She was 79 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her husband, Arthur; her son, Ruben Hernandez; her daughters, Estella Murga, Rebecca Villegas, Sylvia Hernandez, Virginia Hernandez, Isabel Hernandez and Odilia H. Torres; her sisters, Elisa V. Espinoza and Emma V. Muñoz; and six grandchildren. 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 p.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral.
El Paso Times - March 13 2000

Accaira, Frank V.,
79, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, followed by his funeral at noon. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Lopez; his sons, Leonardo Orozco, Alejandro Orozco, Frank Anthony Accaira and Leo John Accaira; his daughters, Mary Connie Lawrence and Mary E. Markowitch; his sister, Elenor Russo; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was a retired Army staff sergeant and lived in El Paso for 29 years.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Bianchi, Vivian Roy
76, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with times pending. Burial will be in the same cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Edward Michael Bianchi and Patrick Stephen Bianchi; her daughter, Helen Lucile Haggard; eight grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward. She was a housewife and lived in El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Castillo, Carolina,
55, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Andrea Diaz and Jessica Castillo; one brother; three sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 12 2000

Flores, Consuelo
76, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Graveside services are pending. She was preceded in death by her mother, Candelaria Flores. She was a cook and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 13 2000

Hageman, Dorothy Inez
89, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include her husband, William F.; her sons, William F. Hageman III and David Hageman; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a retired organist and lived in El Paso for 45 years.
El Paso Times - March 13 2000

Johns, Tara
of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, David Johns; her daughters, Xenii Nielsen, Susan Clary and Joy Davis; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C., and her daughter, Dana Johns. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 48 years.
El Paso Times -March 13 2000

Keyser, Guadalupe S.,
80, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 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 Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Church with times pending. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ernest; her sons, Andres Salcido and Maximo Salcido; her daughter, Amelia Gilliland; her sisters, Antonia Campos and Amelia Torres; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a seamstress with Civil Service and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 13 2000

Moreno, Maria Eva
75, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Moreno, Cristobal Gonzalez, Jacobo Moreno, Raymundo Moreno, Jesus Moreno, Mario Moreno and Mauro Espinoza; her daughters, Ana Maria Zamora, Maria Del Carmen Gamboa, Consuelo Vargas and Elvira Navarrete; one brother; three sisters; and 49 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 13 2000

Van Reet, Leo,
82, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Inis Van; his sons, Leo Van Reet, Jon Van Reet, Edward Van Reet and Keith Van Reet; his daughter, Sandra Blystone; his sisters, Elza Liss and Hope Van Reet; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Richard Van Reet, and his daughter, Kelly Ann Van Reet. He worked in purchase and supply for the Army and was a veteran of World War II and Korea. He lived in El Paso for 37 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 13 2000

Olivas, Martha R.
60, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Heriberto Olivas, Andres Olivas, Manuel Olivas and Jose Carlos Olivas; her daughter, Martha (Isela) Jacquez; nine grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. She was a packer for Helen of Troy and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 13 2000

Wilson, Clifford M.
a retired postal service worker and an Army veteran, died Sunday (March 12, 2000). He was 79 and lived in El Paso for 43 years. Survivors include his wife, Maxine; his sons, Charles R. Wilson and Martin Wilson; and three sisters. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Robertson County, Tenn.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Baker, Elizabeth Anne
64, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Memorial Mass will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday in St. Matthew Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Neil C.; her sons, Michael Baker and Chris Baker; her daughters, Betsy Smagacz and Julie Anne Hickam; one sister; three brothers; and one granddaughter. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Beachler, Pauline Annie,
95, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Survivors include her son, Guy F. Beachler; her daughter, Dorothy Roark; and her sister, Nannielou Rice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy W. She was a teacher and lived in El Paso for 5 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home- Carolina.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Flores, Consuelo
76, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 1:30 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her mother, Candelaria Flores. She was a cook and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Foix, Eloisa V. 95,
of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the church. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Louis M. Foix Jr. and Benjamin A. Foix Sr.; her daughters, Eloise F. Ginithan, Norma F. Robledo and Martha A. Foix; 25 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Gutierrez, Jose Jr.,
infant son of Jose Gutierrez Sr. and Cristina Galindo, died Thursday (March 9, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include one brother and one sister. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Hernandez, Estela V.
79, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Survivors include her husband, Arturo; her son, Ruben Hernandez; her daughters, Estela Murga, Rebecca Villegas, Sylvia Hernandez, Gina Hernandez, Isabel Hernandez and Odilia H. Torres; her sisters, Elisa V. Espinoza and Emma V. Muñoz; and six grandchildren. She was a retired contact representative for the Immigration and Naturalization Service and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas, 79902. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Holbrook, Franklin M.
58, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Marlene; his children, Dawn Laws, Jennifer Holbrook, Rhonda Shipley, Michael Norris, Karen Barnhart, Kathy McKinney, Pam Heitz, Jaime Armstrong and Kim Batemon; seven sisters; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Keyser, Guadalupe S.
80, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ernest; her sons, Andres Salcido and Maximo Salcido; her daughter, Amelia Gilliland; her sisters, Antonia Campos and Amelia Torres; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a seamstress with the civil service and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Medina, Maria H.
89, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors her daughter, Aurora Aguilar; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose M. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Salazar, Rafaela
75, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ramon Salazar and Pablo Salazar; her sister, Teresa Navarrete; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Sandoval, Joseph Eugene
74, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Virginia E.; his sons, Joseph Eugene Sandoval Jr., Felix Francisco Sandoval and Frank Sandoval; his daughters, Manuelita Sandoval and Barbara Sandoval; three brothers; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was self-employed and an Army veteran.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Tremenheere, Edna Cecilia
82, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Gordon Tremenheere and Kenneth Tremenheere; her daughters, Colleen Rebeiro and Maureen Morris; and nine grandchildren. She was a teacher and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Williams, Geraldine Ezelle
77, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Slay Skov; her grandsons, William Kent Skov and Robert Scott Scov; and two great-grandchildren. She was a retired office manager and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Foundation or La Mariposa Hospice.
El Paso Times - March 14 2000

Gamboa, Alfredo Luis
78 a self-employed truck driver, died Monday (March 13, 2000). He was 78 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Emilia; his sons, Manuel Flores, Luis A. Gamboa, Sergio Gamboa and Jose Alfredo Gamboa; his daughters, Maria Olivia Gamboa, Guadalupe Gamboa and Corina Gamboa; his brother, Edmundo Gamboa; his sister, Maria Rodela; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 15 2000

Barrios, Alfredo,
49, of El Paso died Monday (March 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, with prayer service at 11:30 a.m., in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Maria Barrios; his brother, Victor Barrios; and his sister, Elisa B. Muñoz. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 15 2000

Fuentes, Julia C.
77, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Francisco; her sons, Jesus Fuentes, Daniel Fuentes and Jose Luis Fuentes; her daughters, Maria Elena Fuentes, Lucy Alonzo, Celia Alvidrez, Josie Valles, Ofelia Diaz, Margarita Rosales and Leticia Scheinholz; 24 grandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - March 15 2000

Morce, Nellie
91, of the Upper Valley died Monday (March 13, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her son, John A. Morce; six granddaughters; 16 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a retired farmer. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - March 15 2000

Ochoa, Maria Luz "Lucita"
92, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Santa Teresita Catholic Church. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the same church. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her daughters, Maria Elena Garcia and Dolores Miranda; many brothers and sisters; nine grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel, and her son, Ruben Ochoa. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 15 2000

Robertson, Maggie M.
96, of El Paso died Monday (March 13, 2000). Survivors include her daughter, Sara D. Holder; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert P. She was a homemaker and served in the Women's Army Corps. She lived in El Paso for 15 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - March 15 2000

Zembal, Jadwiga C.
84, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Burial will be in Southpark Cemetery in Roswell, N.M. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester. She was a homemaker and a volunteer with the Friends of the Northeast Library. She lived in El Paso for 15 years. El Paso arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - March 15 2000

Edmond, Allen Ronald Jr. "Ronnie",
an engineering student at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, died Monday (March 13, 2000). He also was a volunteer firefighter for the Hinton Volunteer Fire Department in Hinton, Okla. He was 32 and was a graduate of Eastwood High School. Survivors include his parents, Ronald E. and Linda Hinton Allen Sr.; his wife, Sharron "Sharri" Jeannette; his daughter, Hannah Bryce Allen; his brothers, Deon Allen and Bryan Allen; and his grandmother, Gwendolyn M. Hinton. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Another memorial service and burial will be in Hinton at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - March 16 2000

Butler, Gertie Bon
80, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Church of Christ on Montana. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Otis Butler Jr.; her daughters, Mary Jo Johnson, Dorothy Maynor, Marie Cuffie, Ruby Lee Ladson and Abby Lee Polk; 10 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. She was a retired nurse's assistant at Thomason Hospital and lived in El Paso for 53 years.
El Paso Times - March 16 2000

Candelaria, Blasa "Machie"
63, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, followed by rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel E.; her son, Henry Candelaria; her daughters, Yvonne Lopez and Elizabeth Cardona; her brothers, Ignacio Candelaria Jr., Rodolfo Candelaria, Carlos Candelaria and Joe Candelaria; her sisters, Carmen Duran, Genoveva Baisa and Alice Holguin; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 16 2000

Djerf, John Gust,
73, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. A funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Zion Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Peggy; his son, Erick Djerf; his daughters, Linda Jorgensen and Kristin Sanchez; his sister, Pauline Conger; and his grandchildren, Paul Jorgensen, Russell Jorgensen, Amanda Sanchez, Joseph Sanchez and Emily Sanchez. He was the principal cost estimator for El Paso Natural Gas, a Navy veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Gallardo, Severina 91, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. A funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Roberto Gallardo, Salvador Gallardo and Francisco Mireles; her daughters, Guadalupe Juarez and Francisca G. Torres; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 16 2000

Harris, Charles Burett
90, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home, with funeral at 1 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his sisters, M. Irene Castongue, Laura Anderson and Mary Harper. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Hyatt, and four brothers. He worked in civil service at Fort Bliss and lived in El Paso for 64 years.
El Paso Times - March 16 2000

Hernandez, Leonardo
75, of Anthony, N.M., died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony's Church. Survivors include his sons, Jose Manuel Hernandez, Raul Hernandez, Freddy Hernandez and Martin Hernandez; his daughters, Rocio Hernandez, Reyna Hernandez, Cristina Hernandez and Sandra Patricia Carrillo; five brothers; three sisters; 28 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He worked in construction and lived in Anthony for five years.
El Paso Times - March 16 2000

Maher, Bonnie J.,
74, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Frances Grey and Hazel Nightingale; three nephews; and four nieces. She was a payroll clerk and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - March 16 2000

Martinez, Sophia
18, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral ome. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Eladio and Lourdes Licerio; her brothers, Felipe Licerio and Elias Licerio; her sisters, Dulce C. Enriquez and Mary Ann Martinez; and her grandparents, Abel and Aurora Enriquez. She was a student at Burges High School and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -March 16 2000

Saucedo, Manuel
77, of El Paso died Monday (March 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria N.; his son, Roberto Martinez; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was a carpenter, an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times -March 16 2000

Tidwell, Joan,
63, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 15, 2000). Survivors include her sons, Richard L. Cayona and Steve G. Cayona, and four grandchildren. She was a health-care worker. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 16 2000

Virdell, Gage Donovan Eric,
infant son of Eric Lee Virdell and Missy Renee Morales, died Monday (March 13, 2000). Visitation will be at 8 a.m. today in Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church in Sierra Blanca, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Sierra Blanca Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his brothers, Andrew E. Virdell and Joshua A. Virdell; his sister, Janelle M. Virdell; his grandfathers, Andy Virdell and Carlos Morales; and his grandmothers, Cherie Virdell and Barbara Morales. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 16 2000

Wells, Edna Porter,
84, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Robert Clifton Wells and H. Joe Wells; and her grandchildren, Robert Kelly Wells, Caroline Wells and Catherine Wells. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. She worked for the El Paso Independent School District and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 16 2000

Grey, Nina
one of the founders of the Battered Women's Shelter of El Paso, died Wednesday (March 15, 2000). She also worked as a secretary and was a court-appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children. She lived in El Paso for 27 years. Survivors include her brothers, Murray Gurewitz and Abraham Gurewitz, and many nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Temple Mount Sinai Chapel. Her body will be donated to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

Atilano, Maria De Los Angeles
56, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Assumption. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel; her sons, Luis M. Atilano and David Atilano; her daughters, Lorena Martinez and Keren Aguilar; her brother, Nathaniel Martin; her sisters, Refugio Correa and Dolores Araujo; and 10 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 23 years.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

Barrera, Carlos
58, of El Paso died Thursday (March 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his mother, Agustina Barrera; his sons, Gerardo Barrera and Carlos Barrera; his daughter, Alma Maria Barrera; three brothers; seven sisters; and five grandchildren. He was a maintenance man and lived in El Paso for 35 years.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

Garcia, Aurora
69, of El Paso died Thursday (March 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Fernando T. Garcia, and her grandchildren, Fernando D. Garcia, Miguel S. Garcia and Joel B. Garcia. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Fernando M. She was a retired teacher and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

Hassel, Brunetta,
75, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, John Hale and Leonard Hale; her sister, Eva Harvey; one great-grandson; and many nephews and nieces. She worked as a nurse's aide in St. Louis and lived in El Paso for seven years.
El Paso Times -March 17 2000

Osteen, Virginia "Ginger" Hewitt
of El Paso died Thursday (March 16, 2000). She is survived by her son, Tom W. Osteen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wray. She helped her husband operate the Federal Barbecue sandwich shop in Downtown El Paso. She lived in El Paso for 79 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

McCabe, Nancy Marie,
32, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Ramiro and Carmen Spencer; her husband, Tim; her sons, Joshua McCabe, Matthew McCabe and Jacob McCabe; her brother, Jorge Spencer; and her sister, Patsy Armendariz. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

Moran, Samuel Adrian Jr.,
17, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 6 p.m. and rosary at 7:30 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Samuel Moran Sr. and Koenia Hookano, and his brothers, Omar Vicente Moran and Joshua Edward Moran. He was a student at Hanks High School and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

Rocha, Consuelo P.
70, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Santo Niño de Atocha Church. Survivors include her husband, Enrique M.; her sons, Enrique Rocha Jr. and Luis Rocha; her daughters, Maria Elena Hofeman, Hermelinda Padilla, Irene Dorantes, Sylvia Anchondo and Sandra Ann Martinez; six sisters; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Eduardo "Lalo" Pinon. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

Rocha, Robert J.
81, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Joan P.; his daughters, Mary Elizabeth Schmidt Purcell, Bonnie Schmidt Renfrow and Christine Schmidt; his brother, Carl Schmidt; his sister, Dolores Jensen; and six grandchildren. He was a flight supervisor and instructor and lived in El Paso for 51 years.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

Stice, John B.
76, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). A memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Vineyard Christian Church, followed by a graveside service at 11 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anne; his sons, Philip L. Stice, Gary O. Stice, David B. Stice and Daniel J. Stice; his daughters, Eileen L. Stice and Deborah S. Brown; his brother, Philip L. Stice; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He worked in medical maintenance for the Army for 20 years. He lived in El Paso for 33 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

Telas, Michael Jay
29, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jose and Emilia Contreras Telas Sr.; his brothers, Jose Telas Jr., Peter B. Telas, Andrew Telas and Paul John Telas; and his sister, Julie Telas. He was a security officer and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 17 2000

Johnston, Dilia Edith
who worked as a teacher for the Ysleta Independent School District, died Wednesday (March 15, 2000). She was 60 and and lived in El Paso for 23 years. Survivors include her sons, Edwin Robert Johnston, Richard Anthony Johnston, Clinton Joseph Johnston and Geret Jesse Johnston; two brothers; six sisters; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 18 2000

Richardson, Roland
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Roland Richardson; two nephews; and three nieces. He served in the Army and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 18 2000

Gutierrez, Filiberto,
55, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Irma; his son, Filiberto Gutierrez Jr.; his daughter, Selnena Gutierrez; two brothers; four sisters; and two grandchildren. He was an operator at Levi Strauss Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. services will be conducted later. Survivors include her mother, Betty Ligon; her husband, Theodore; her son, Colin Thomas; two brothers; and two sisters. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 18 2000

Marquez, Guillermo R.
73, of El Paso died Thursday (March 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 2:15 p.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 2:40 p.m. in the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Alicia; his daughters, Eulogia Ramona Marquez, Maria Guadalupe Marquez, Patricia Marquez, Susana Marquez and Bertha Alicia Marquez; nine grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was a bartender and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 18 2000

Ogbu, Adams Oboo,
18, of New York died Monday (March 6, 2000). A funeral will be in Calverton, N.Y. Burial will be in Calverton National Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Godwin and Teresa Ogbu. He was a member of the Marine Corps and had been stationed at Fort Bliss for a year. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - March 18 2000

Neho, Mina
a teacher with the Ysleta Independent School District and El Paso Community College, died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). She was 50 and lived in El Paso for 27 years. Survivors include her son, Jeff R. Loyd; her brothers, Masahesa Neho and Takashi Neho; her mother, Fumi Neho; her grandson, Nicholas Loyd; and her fiance, William Sullivan. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today at Coronado Baptist Church. A private service will follow.
El Paso Times - March 19 2000

Cisneros, Feliza T.
87, of El Paso died Friday (March 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday at St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Castelia Cooke; her grand-children, Katie Vasquez, Soraya Bernal, Ruben Holguin, Jessica Sifuentes, Yarida Holguin and Julian Holguin. She was a saleswoman for a department store and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 19 2000

Curry, R.E.
92, of Sunland Park died Saturday (March 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be Tuesday, at a time pending, in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bessie; his sons, Tommy Lee Reese and R.E. Curry Jr.; his daughters, Ruth Williams, Marguerite Curry and Ruby Powell; and 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He retired from Billy Crews restaurant after 59 years and was a Navy veteran. He lived in Sunland Park for 45 years.
El Paso Times - March 19 2000

Flores, Maria Eva
78, of El Paso died Friday (March 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 11 a.m. Monday in San Jose Mission Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Heberto Flores, Jesus Antonio Flores and Alfonso Flores; and her sisters, Maria Del Consuelo Corral and Teresita Sosa. She was a public school teacher and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 19 2000

Lambert Alice B.,
89, of El Paso died Thursday (March 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Fred E. Lambert; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude. She was a cosmetic clerk and a resident of El Paso for 35 years.
El Paso Times -March 19 2000

Mendoza, Paula O.
86, of El Paso died Saturday (March 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Monday in Mount Carmel Church with time pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, George Roam, Manuel Mendoza Jr. and Carlos Mendoza; her daughters, Magdalena Trujillo and Angela Parra; 16 grandchildren; and 18 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 19 2000

Mendoza, Paula O.
86, of El Paso died Saturday (March 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her sons, Jose Olivares Jr., Juan Olivares, Jacobo Olivares, Gilberto Olivares, Alejandro Olivares and Adolfo Olivares; her daughters, Ana Olivares, Elena Olivares and Elijia Olivares; one brother; 36 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a dishwasher and a resident of El Paso for 50 years.
El Paso Times - March 19 2000

Owen, Regina Ann
41, of El Paso died Thursday (March 16, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her brothers, Lester Jay Owen III, Gregory W. Owen, Barry G. Owen and James "Jimmy" Owen, and her sister, Therese Lynn Owen. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 19 2000

Tinoco, Bernardo
69, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Celestina; his sons, Luis Bernardo Tinoco and Daniel Tinoco; five grandchildren; and one sister. He was a retired postal clerk with the U.S. Postal Service and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 19 2000

Holderfield, Howard Mayo
an auto mechanic and an Air Force veteran, died Friday (March 17, 2000). He was 64 and lived in El Paso for 44 years. Survivors include his wife, Frances; his sons, Steve Holderfield and Howard Holderfield; his daughters, Patsy Granado and Paula Matrix; his brothers, David Holderfield and Larry Holderfield; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Mass will be at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Canutillo. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
El Paso Times - March 20 2000

Colmenero, Rodolfo D.
80, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday; time and location are pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his sons, Rudy Colmenero and Roberto Colmenero; his brothers, Jesus Colmenero and Jose Colmenero; his sister, Aurelia C. Holguin; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Consuelo. He was a retired foreman after 34 years with the city of El Paso and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 20 2000

Jacques, Pragedes V,
died Sunday (March 19, 2000). He was a World War II veteran who flew 101 combat missions. He was 79 and lived in El Paso for 55 years. Survivors include his wife, Elvira M.; his son, Lionel Jacques; his daughter, Rebecca J. Loya; five brothers; and six sisters. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Adams, Woodrow B. "Buffalo"
85, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Juventina; his sons, Ralph Adams, Roger Adams and Virgil Adams; his daughters, Lee Lippert, Sarah Adams, Guadalupe Adams Hickey, Maria Opal Adams, Ethel D. Mossman, Martha J. Brawn, Erma M. Adams-Koenig, Jessie Adams Montes and Wanda Adams Fierro; and numerous grandchildren. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad as a locomotive engineer and lived in El Paso for 58 years.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Arver, Bruce Lynn
49, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 15, 2000). Services have already been conducted. Survivors include his mother, Jean M.; his brothers, Robert L. Arver and William R. Arver; his sisters, Marilyn J. Stroud, Karen A. Smith, Dianne M. Hilburn, Donna M. Navar and Ellen E. Kittel; and several nephews and nieces. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Ayers, Richard Forest
74, of El Paso died Friday (March 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hampton Valley Mortuary in Fabens. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his sons, Pablo Ayers, Orlando Ayers, Richard Ayers Jr., Robert Leroy Ayers, Michael Ayers and James Lewis Ayers; his daughters, Clara Luisa Ayers, Jacquelyn Ann Ayers and Rosa Marie Ayers; and three sisters. He was a Navy veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Colmenero, Rodolfo D.
80, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Santo Niño De Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his sons, Rudy Colmenero and Roberto Colmenero; his brothers, Jesus Colmenero and Jose Colmenero; his sister, Aurelia C. Holguin; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Consuelo. He was a retired foreman after 34 years with the city of El Paso and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Curry, R.E.,
92, of Sunland Park died Saturday (March 18, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bessie; his sons, Tommy Lee Reese and R.E. Curry Jr.; his daughters, Ruth Williams, Marguerite Curry and Ruby Powell; 22 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He retired from Billy Crews restaurant after 59 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He lived in Sunland Park for 45 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Lara, Juan Manuel Jr.,
33, of Anthony, Texas, died Saturday (March 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. today, with rosary at 9:30 a.m., in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in the church. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Juan Manuel and Maria Elena Lara; his grandfather, Anacleto Lara; six brothers; and three sisters. He was a laborer and lived in Anthony for 20 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Lopez, Gilbert
47, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; his son, Gilbert Ray Lopez; his daughter, Andrea Annette Lopez; seven brothers; and three sisters. He was retired from Radio Shack and was an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Lopez, Ramona M.,
91, of El Paso died Saturday (March 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Ernesto B. Martinez, Manuel B. Martinez, Salvador B. Martinez and Raul B. Martinez; her sisters, Guadalupe Aranda and Carmen C. De Baca; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Lozano, Jose
73, of El Paso died Friday (March, 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 10:30 a.m., in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at noon Wednesday in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha, his son, Javier Lozano; his daughters, Teresa Lozano and Guadalupe Lozano; two brothers; two sisters; and five grandchildren. He was a vendor and lived in El Paso for 28 years.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Martinez, Arturo
59, of El Paso died Monday (March 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include his former wife, Alicia Guevara; his sons, Arturo Martinez Jr., Victor Adrian Martinez and Omar Martinez; his daughters, Sonia Martinez and Ana Isabel Martinez; one brother; one sister; and three grandchildren. He was a plumber and lived in El Paso for 43 years.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Martinez, Liberto
64, of El Paso died Saturday (March 18, 2000). Memorial service will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Margarita Z.; his son, Lee Andres Martinez; one brother; and one sister. He was a retired bus driver and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

O'Dowd, Elsa,
92, of El Paso died Friday (March 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Alison Ann Wright and Jane Lyn Cochran; and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank. She was a homemaker, musician and piano teacher and lived in El Paso for 44 years. Memorial contributions may be made to El Paso Pro Musica. Arrangements are by Futrell Feneral Home.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Ramirez, Ygnacio "Nacho"
65, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Ygnacio Ramirez Jr.; his daughter, Leonor Theresa Ramirez; one brother; one sister; two grandchildren; and one great- granddaughter. He was a manager at a freezer plant and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Ramirez, Armando
37, of El Paso died Saturday (March 18, 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 noon Wednesday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sandra; his son, Armando Rodriguez Jr.; his daughters, Valerie Rodriguez and Belinda Rodriguez; four brothers; and one sister. He was a truck driver and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Saavedra, Francisca
91, of El Paso died Saturday (March 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Monastery of Perpetual Adoration. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include her husband, Jose Socorro; her sons, Rafael A. Saavedra and Lorenzo Saavedra; her daughters, Martha Graciela Delgado, Amalia Olvera and Evangelina Navarro; 32 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Valdez, Carlos Treviño,
62, of El Paso died Saturday (March 18, 2000). Visitation will start at 11:30 a.m. today, with rosary at noon and funeral Mass at 12:45 p.m., in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Zulema; his sons, Carlos Treviño Jr. and Luis Arturo Treviño; his daughter, Ana Isabel Muñoz; one brother; two sisters; and six grandchildren. He was a construction laborer and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Vasquez, Victoria
89, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, with rosary at 6:30 p.m., in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Francisco Vazquez Madrigal; and her nieces, Cande Vasquez, Maria Abigail Reyes and Magdalena Vasquez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Vela, Hipolito P.
69, of El Paso died Saturday (March 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Richard Vela; his daughters, Sylvia Muro, Ermelinda Mata, Gladys Nuñez, Sara Marin and Mary Jean Torres; his stepchildren; Linda Sanchez, Lucy Honesto and John Flores; one brother; 27 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Wilson, Josephine L.
82, of El Paso died Friday (March 17, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 9, in First Unity Church. Survivors include her niece, Sharon Jones; her friend, John Ciaramitaro; and several great-nephews and great-nieces. She was a retired teacher and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She lived in El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times - March 21 2000

Ponsford, George Alfred
a contractor who helped build several El Paso landmarks, including the Sun Bowl, the Plaza Theater and the structure where the International Museum of Art now stands, died Monday (March 20, 2000). He also built headquarters and offices for the Standard Oil Company of Texas, Phelps-Dodge Refinery, Southwest Irrigated Cotton Growers and many churches and schools. Ponsford, 88, graduated from El Paso High School and received a civil engineering degree from the University of Arizona. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Jo Melby; his sister, Sara P. Wilson; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth "Libby." Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Alvarado, Erika
11, of El Paso died Monday (March 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Raul and Cristina Alvarado; her brother, Ruben Alvarado; her sister, Christina Alvarado; and her grandmothers, Candelaria Reveles and Emma Morales. She was a student at Cedar Grove Elementary School and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Alvarado, Maria Louisa,
74, of Yuba, Calif., and formerly of El Paso and Chamberino, N.M., died Sunday (March 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in San Luis Catholic Church in Chamberino. Burial will be in Chamberino. Survivors include her husband, Trinidad; her daughter, Rosa Barreras; her son, Julian Barreras; her brothers, Jesus Terrazas, Reyes Terrazas, Raul Lizarraga, Juan Lizarraga, Antonio Lizarraga and Emilio Acosta; and her sister, Romelia Reyes. She was preceded in death by her son, Manuel Barreras. She was a homemaker and lived in Yuba for 22 years. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, No. 115, Sacramento, CA 95815.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Gomez, Joann
18, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 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 a.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Carlos and Concepcion Gomez; her brothers, Richard Gomez and David Gomez; her sisters, Martha Ybarra and Susan Garcia; and her grandmother, Elvira Rivas. She was a billing clerk and a freshman honors student at UTEP. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Lopez, Elva,
62, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Elias Sr.; her sons, Jorge Lopez, Guillermo Lopez, Elias Lopez Jr. and Esteban Lopez; her daughters, Elva Olvina Espino and Martha Isela Ornelas; her brother, Roberto Jurado; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Martinez, Arturo
59, of El Paso died Monday (March 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Survivors include his former wife, Alicia Guevara; his sons, Arturo Martinez Jr., Victor Adrian Martinez and Omar Martinez; his daughters, Sonia Martinez and Ana Isabel Martinez; his brother, Andres Martinez Jr.; his sister, Imperia M. Sena; and three grandchildren. He was a plumber and lived in El Paso for 43 years.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Morales, Andres I.
79, of El Paso died Monday (March 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Louie Morales, Phillip A. Morales and Lawrence Morales; his daughter, Virginia Kolod-ziejczak; his brothers, Manny Morales, Raymundo Morales, Andy Morales and Humberto Morales; his sisters, Sofia Parga and Lina Hernandez; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Rivas, Mercedes
88, of El Paso died Monday (March 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Dan Rivas; her brother, Antonio Rivas; her sisters, Belen Rivas and Mary McCambridge; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She worked for 30 years as a supervisor in the textile industry and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Seybert, H.R. "Sy",
85, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 2000). He will lie in state at 8 a.m. Friday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bettye Kelly-Seybert; his stepson, Robert Eaton; his daughter, Cindy L. Seybert; and his stepdaughter, Angelique Eaton-Schmidt. He was a farmer associated with 5 R. Enterprises and lived in El Paso for 60 years.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Torres, Lucas,
65, of El Paso died Monday (March 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 10:15 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Isabel Tirres-Torres; his wife, Herlinda; his daughters, Laura Torres and Irene Gomez; his sons, Arturo Torres, Richard Torres and Andres Torres; four sisters; four brothers; and five grandchildren. He was a cement truck driver and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Torres, Marcos Jr.,
63, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1:15 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Avelina; his sons, Ray Ybarra and Rene Ybarra; his daughters, Marisela Prieto and Rubi; Angela his brothers, Leonardo Ybarra, Jose D. Ybarra and Sergio Ybarra; his sisters, Lydia Ybarra, Carmen Gutierrez, Hortencia Moreno and Rosario Mares; and nine grandchildren. He was a retired collections manager, a Navy veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Zambrano, Angel
65, of El Paso died Monday (March 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Magdalena; his sons, Angel Ricardo Zambrano, Raul Zambrano, Reynaldo Zambrano, Robert Zambrano and Ruben Zambrano; his daughter, Gloria Holguin; one brother; three sisters; and six grandchildren. He was a retired sheet-metal worker with the El Paso Housing Authority and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - March 22 2000

Sheilds, Patrick J."Pat" ,
76, of El Paso, formerly of Liverpool, England, died Thursday (March 16, 2000). A funeral will be Thursday in Solihull, England. Survivors include his wife, Hilda; his stepdaughter, Yvonne Usart; and his sisters, Margaret Newton and Lena Savage. He was a sports director for the Westside YMCA and a British Army veteran. He also coached and refereed soccer for 24 years. He lived in El Paso for 27 years.
El Paso Times -March 22 2000

Solorzano, Juan J.
a retired carpenter who worked for more than 40 years in the construction business, died Tuesday (March 21, 2000). He also worked for Southern Pacific Railroad. He was 92 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons, Humberto A. Solorzano, Juan Manuel Solorzano and Enrique Solorzano; his daughters, Lilia S. Contreras and Raquel I. Duchene; his sisters, Martha Rodriguez; Ester Benavidez and Teresa Duenez; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Del Refugio A. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Herrera, Alfredo G.
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 21, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Survivors include his sons, Alfredo Herrera, Armando Herrera, Antonio Herrera and Arturo Herrera; his daughters, Alicia Herrera and Aurora Herrera; his sisters, Carmen Escobedo and Mage Diaz; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and worked as a carpenter for 35 years. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Murphy, Corey William,
17, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his father, Mitchel Humason; his mother, Laura Murphy; his sister, Hilary Murphy; his grandparents, Nancy and Dave Furton; his great-grandmother, Patti McKencie; and his great-great-grandmother, Mabel Furton. He was a student and lived in El Paso for two years.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Puentes, Mercedes,
48, of El Paso died Thursday (March 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Chapel, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Prayer service will be at 8:45 a.m. Saturday in Iglesia la Potencia de Dios. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James; his sons, Leo Gerardo and James Puentes Jr.; his daughters, Manuela Gerardo, Aralia Montes and Yvonne Puentes; one brother; two sisters; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Rivero, Enriqueta
62, of El Paso died Thursday (March 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Rogelio; her son, Rogelio Rivero Jr.; her daughters, Alma De La Torre Rivero, Thelma Madero Rivero and Elizabeth Ortega Rivero; her brothers, Octavio Espinoza Z. and Hernando Espinoza Z.; her sister, Graciela Espinoza Z.; and 10 grandchildren. He was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Rosenbaum, Eileen Munoz
61, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Ada W. Creech; her husband, Charles; her son, Michael J. Rosenbaum; her brothers, Charles Munoz and Ernesto Munoz; and her sister, Daisy Pizarro. She retired from the Mortgage Investment Company and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Saenz, Isaac
2, of El Paso died Monday (March 20, 2000) along with his grandparents, Hector M. Santana and Esther Saenz. They died in their sleep after accidentally inhaling natural gas fumes from a heater in their vacation home in Covadonga, Durango, Mexico. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Estella Saenz, and his sisters, Erica Saenz and Jessica Vasquez.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Saenz, Esther
59, of El Paso died Monday (March 20, 2000) along with her common-law husband, Hector M. Santana, and her grandson, Isaac Saenz. They died in their sleep after accidentally inhaling natural gas fumes from a heater in their vacation home in Covadonga, Durango, Mexico. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Luis Saenz and Vicente Saenz Jr.; her daughter, Estella Saenz; two brothers; three sisters; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Sanchez, Carmen V.
74, of El Paso died Monday (March 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Hector Manuel Sanchez, Humberto Sanchez, Luis Sanchez, Raul Sanchez, Martin Sanchez and Leonel Sanchez; her daughters, Maria S. Acosta, Olga Garcia, Graciela Sanchez, Irma Quiroga and Ludmila Vargas; one brother; five sisters; 32 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Stricklin, Waynie Faye
of El Paso died Tuesday (March 21, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her son, Wilson Dietrich; her sister, Velma Rathwick; her brother, Morris Bertch; and two granddaughters. She was active with the El Paso Child Crisis Center, the Foster Grandparents Program and Headstart. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Moss, Fay Rosina
80, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Fort Hancock Texas Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Woodrow Bean II and Mark Mabon III; her daughter, Linda Medlock; her sisters, Ona Mae Bean, Jewel Lutich and Jerry Bramlett; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She worked as an administrator for Southern Pacific Railroad for 25 years. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Park Senior Citizens Center.
El Paso Times - March 24 2000

Gay, Richard
who worked 18 years for Aliviane as a substance abuse counselor, died Thursday (March 23, 2000). He was 56 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. The funeral will be Tuesday in San Juan Bautista Catholic Church ; the time is pending. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, James and Magdalena Gay; his wife, Mary; his sons, Richard P. Gay Jr., Gilbert Gay, Ricky Gay III, Mike Gay, Ralph Gay and Eddie Garcia; his daughters, Darlene Ulloa, Linda Alonzo, Dyane Perez, Liz Lopez, Debbie Maness, Sandra Ramirez, Ann Margaret Gutierrez and Betty Jo Martinez; three sisters; four brothers; 42 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
El Paso Times - March 25 2000

Diaz, Noe Pedro
80, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 22, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 5:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Soledad; his son, Carlos J. Diaz; his daughter, Linda Marie Diaz; and his sisters, Aurora D. Austin and Ninfa D. Lopez. He was a truck driver and served in the Army for 23 years. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 25 2000

Garcia, Santiago
74, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe; his sons, Santiago Garcia Jr. and Lorenzo Garcia; his daughters, Maria G. Salgado, Tonia Rivas and Lucy Garcia; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and worked as a supervisor for the civil service for 45 years. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 25 2000

Moody, Jose Michael,
79, of El Paso died Sunday (March 19, 2000). Services have been held. Survivors include his sons, Roy M. Moody and Joseph E. Moody; his daughters, Margo Lege and Laura Johnsen; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie D.; his son, Lamont Arnaz Moody; and his grandson, Jeffery William Moody. He lived in El Paso for 38 years.
El Paso Times - March 25 2000

Sayklay, Alex
Richard 81, of El Paso died Thursday (March 23, 2000). Memorial Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Jamie; his sons, Richard Sayklay and Mark Sayklay; his stepchildren, William Leach, Lori Leach and Cori Maynes; one brother; two sisters; and four grandchildren. He was a retired Realtor, an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - March 25 2000

Spinner, Irene
98, of El Paso died Thursday (March 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Witt, Ill., followed by funeral Mass at St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Witt. Burial will be in St. Barbara's Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Bernard Spinner and Louis Spinner; her daughter, Barbara Messersmith; and her sister, Tillie Chervinko. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis G., one brother and two sisters. She was a retired office machinery clerk and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - March 25 2000

Meza, Jose Tranquilino
a retired material cutter with Union Manufacturing Co. and a World War II Army veteran, died Wednesday (March 22, 2000). He was 73 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jaime A. Meza and Jose H. Meza; his daughters, Beatriz J. Meza, Elena A. Hidalgo and Ana Maria Gonzalez; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Librada.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Diaz, Bernabe B.
82, of El Paso died Thursday (March 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Salvador Diaz Sr.; her daughter, Maria Estela Mendoza; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus C. She was the owner of Tenampa Cafe and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Diaz, Maria Alicia
47, of El Paso died Thursday (March 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Heather Mortuary and Chapels in Tucson, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Burial will be in Monte Calvario Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Jose Maria Diaz, Mario Diaz, Jesus Diaz, Arturo Diaz and William Diaz; her sisters, Maria Lorenza Rios, Josefina Alonso and Rita Martinez. She was a bookkeeper and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Gay, Richard,
56, of El Paso died Thursday (March 23, 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 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary; his sons, Richard P. Gay Jr., Gilbert Gay, Ricky Gay III, Mike Gay, Ralph Gay and Eddie Garcia; his daughters, Darlene Ulloa, Linda Alonzo, Dyane Perez, Liz Lopez, Debbie Maness, Sandra Ramirez, Ann Margaret Gutierrez and Betty Jo Martinez; 42 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; four brothers; and three sisters. He was a retired substance abuse counselor at Aliviane and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Keys, Mary Louise
58, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 22, 2000). Prayer Service will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday in St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Hilda Alexander; her sons, Tyrone De Laney and Gary De Laney; her daughter, Shelly De Laney; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Marin, Antonio B.
60, of El Paso died Saturday (March 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe J.; his son, Antonio Marin Jr.; his daughter, Rosario Muñoz; three grandchildren; one brother; three sisters. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diana Marin. He worked in hardware shipping and receiving and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Marin, Reynalda
54, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with prayer service at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Roberto Martinez Leyva; her sons, Alberto Martinez and Felipe Martinez; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 33 years.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Ornelas, Maria Luisa
100, of El Paso died Friday (March 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Dolores Ornelas Brito; four grandchildren; her nephews, Julio Norman and Gilberto Tapia; and her niece, Margarita Martinez. She was a retired housekeeper and worked for the El Paso Natural Gas Co. She was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Peralta, Jose
71, of El Paso died Friday (March 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 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 his wife, Elisa; his sons, Albert Peralta and Gregory Marquez; his daughters, Martha Maldonado, Irma Bustamante and Esther Peralta; one grandchild; and his brother Manuel Peralta. He was a furniture refinisher and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Rodriguez, Luz,
69, of El Paso died Friday (March 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan G.; her sons, Javier J. Rodriguez, Salvador Rodriguez and Jose F. Rodriguez; her daughters, Esperanza Valadez Rodriguez, Rebecca Sanchez Rodriguez and Rosario Mancha Rodriguez; 13 grandchildren; four brothers; and three sisters. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Wasson, Clifford L.
77, of El Paso died Friday (March 24, 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 1 p.m. Monday in St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Eva Maria; his son, Warren D. Wasson; his daughter, Debra J. Linden; five grandchildren; one sister. He was a retired Army sergeant major and a longtime EL Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Edwards, Marbry Ponsford,
of Menlo Park, Calif., and formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (March 14, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto, Calif. Survivors include her son, Allen Ponsford Edwards; her brother, Dr. Henry Ponsford; her grandchildren, Carrie Ann Edwards and Allen Charles Edwards; her aunt, Sarah Wilson; her nephew, Thomas Ponsford; and her nieces, Dr. Ann Laux and Dr. Brenda Ponsford. She was preceded in death by her parents Marbry and Harry Ponsford. She was a graduate of El Paso High and Stanford University.
El Paso Times - March 26 2000

Ponton, Felicitas U.
who worked for 30 years as a nurse's aide, died Thursday (March 23, 2000). She was 78 and lived in El Paso for 75 years. Visitation will be private, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Rafael Ponton, Ricardo Ponton, Ruben Ponton, Rudy Ponton and Arthur David Ponton; her daughters, Elvira Ponton, Bertha West and Martha Selena Nevarez; 22 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters.
El Paso Times - March 27 2000

Alvarado, Maria Bernarda
86, of El Paso died Saturday (March 25, 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 Tuesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church, time is pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her nephew, Jesus B. Barriga. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 27 2000

Cortez, Otilia
92, of Fabens died Friday (March 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Francisco Lopez, Martin Lopez, Domingo Lopez and Lazara Lopez; her daughters, Ramona V. Lopez, Herminia Lopez, Anastacia Lopez and Maria Cruz Lasalde; 53 grandchildren and 133 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in Fabens for 22 years.
El Paso Times - March 27 2000

De Mendez, Carmen Hernandez,
81, of El Paso died Thursday (March 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jose Mendez III; her daughter, Natividad Torres; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 27 2000

Simon, William W.
72, of El Paso died Friday (March 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; his sons, Gary M. Simon, Dennis K. Simon and Mark E. Simon; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brother, Doug Simon. He was preceded in death by his son, William Stephen Simon. He was an Army master sergeant and lived in El Paso for 38 years.
El Paso Times - March 27 2000

Torres, Carmendelia
68, of El Paso died Saturday (March 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her sons, Joe A. Torres II and Nikolas M. Torres; two brothers; and five sisters. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 33 years.
El Paso Times - March 27 2000

Lopez, Ramiro Jr.,
a field operator for El Paso Natural Gas Co., died Friday (March 24, 2000). He was 48 and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Nora; his sons, Cesar Ramiro Lopez, Guillermo Lopez, Danny Lopez and David Lopez; his daughter, Jazmine Lopez; his mother, Luz Lopez; one brother; one sister; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home- Carolina. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Armijo, Arturo V.
82, of El Paso died Friday (March 24, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his daughter, Martha Elena Armijo Chavez; his brothers, Ernesto Armijo and Guillermo Armijo; his sister, Maria Luisa Becerra; and four grandchildren. He was a waiter and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Bozkaya, Cathryn Anne,
47, of El Paso died Thursday (March 23, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her son, Devin Kaan; her daughter, Sebnam Selenka Willson; her mother, Virginia Pisanich; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a produce manager and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Cervantes, Manuel G.,
52, of El Paso died Sunday (March 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa R.; his daughters, Marta Rodriguez, Angelica Cervantes and Araceli Cervantes; three sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a painter and lived in El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Chacon, Rita Sigala
70, of El Paso died Saturday (March 25, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Tellez; her sons, Felipe Chacon, Francisco Chacon and Antonio Chacon; her daughter, Eva C. Cortez; one brother; one sister; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Chavez, Consuelo
85, of El Paso died Saturday (March 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Survivors include her daughters, Isabel Contreras, Ruth Torres, Benita Contreras and Armida C. De Reyes; one brother; two sisters; 19 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Maria Altagracia Villegas. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for four years.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Elias, Consuelo
92, of El Paso died Sunday (March 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:15 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Adolfo Elias and Lorenzo Elias; her daughters, Cory Medrano, Aurora Guevara, Emma De Fina, Consuelo Hernandez and Carmen Valero; 22 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Garcia, Heriberto T.
68, of Anthony, N.M., died Monday (March 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, with rosary at 6:30 p.m., in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Maria; his sons, Roberto Garcia, Heriberto Garcia Jr. and Jorge Garcia; and his daughters, Concepcion Gonzalez, Sara Bray, Blanca Fragoso and Carmen Garcia. He was a farm laborer and a longtime Anthony resident.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Jones, Bernita Sandra
47, of El Paso died Sunday (March 26, 2000). Services will be in Daytona Beach, Fla. Survivors include her husband, Jimmie L.; her sons, Eric Gist, Jason Jones and Michael Jones; her daughters, Kimmie Pemberton, Valaresia Jones-Pam, and Ebony Jones; one sister; and four grandchildren. She was a computer analyst and lived in El Paso for 17 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Cullivan, Kelli Dolly Minter
- 3, daughter of Paul Cullivan and Nancy Minter, died Saturday (March 25, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Survivors also include her brothers, Jason Parry and Dominic Maez; and her sisters, Misty Parry and Maria Riveria. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Moreno, Zenaida,
87, of El Paso died Sunday (March 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Rosary will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alejandro; her son, Joe Gonzalez; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Cathedral High School.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Rodriguez, Laura Isela,
27, of Juárez died Saturday (March 25, 2000). Visitation will start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. and funeral Mass at noon, in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Saul Rodriguez; and her sisters, Blanca Rodriguez and Esmeralda Rodriguez. She was a salesperson and a lifelong Juárez resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Valdivia, Francisca P.
74, of El Paso died Monday (March 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Sergio Francisco Valdivia; her daughters, Sandra Luz Valdivia and Araceli Valdivia; four grandchildren; and 11 godchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 28 2000

Peña, Albert Jr.,
a retired electrical engineer for the Fort Bliss Air Defense Board and a WWII Army veteran, died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). He was also the past president of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and the past director of the Downtown Lions Club. He was 74 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Norma S.; his sons, Jaime Alberto Peña, Luis Roberto Peña and Carlos Francisco Peña; his daughters, Norma Patricia Peña-Magdaleno, Laura Beatriz Peña-Pannell, Sylvia Leticia Peña-Suderman and Rosa Isela Peña; his brothers, Ramiro Peña, Rodolfo Peña and Ernesto Peña; and 12 grandchildren. 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 noon Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 29 2000

Banda, Raymond,
46, of El Paso died Sunday (March 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ortiz; his son, John Ray Banda; his daughter, Tricia E. Banda; his brothers, Raul Banda, Jose Alfredo Banda, Carlos Banda and Peter Banda; and his sisters, Mary Lopez and Belinda Vega. He was a farm laborer and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 29 2000

Creighton, William S. Sr.,
86, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, William Creighton Jr.; his daughter, Suellen Beckwith; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys L. He was an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 29 2000

Kionka, Wayne G.
54, of El Paso died Saturday (March 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Allen D. Kionka, and his sister, Barbara Bear. He was an Army finance clerk. He lived in El Paso for 45 years.
El Paso Times - March 29 2000

Montes, Sara,
87, of El Paso died Sunday (March 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Alfredo H. Montes and Jesus D. Montes; one sister; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Narciso. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 29 2000

Rosett, Forrest P.
79, of El Paso died Monday (March 27, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Temple Beth-El Cemetery in San Antonio. Survivors include his wife, Bettina; his daughter, Robbie R. Levey; his son, Dr. Randy L. Rosett; his grandsons, Jeffrey S. Rosett and Matthew C. Rosett; and his granddaughters, Nancy Anne Rosett and Alissa S. Levey. He was the owner and founder of Rosett Brokerage Co. and lived in El Paso for three years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 29 2000

Sanchez-Pareja, Salvador
94, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his son, Salvador Sanchez-Pareja Jr.; his daughters, Dolores Sanchez-Pareja and Emma Dominga Sanchez-Pareja; 10 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was a cook at Fort Bliss and lived in El Paso for 50 years.
El Paso Times - March 29 2000

Wasson, Clifford L.
77, of El Paso died Friday (March 24, 2000). Services have been conducted. Burial was in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Eva Maria; his son, Warren D. Wasson; his daughter, Debra J. Linden; and five grandchildren. He was a retired Army sergeant major and worked in real estate for 20 years. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 29 2000

Ytuarte, Jose Robledo
91, of El Paso died Monday (March 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Lorenzo Ytuarte, Roman Ytuarte, Norberto Ytuarte, Ramon Castillo, Luis Castillo, Jose Ytuarte Jr., Juan Ytuarte, Lorenzo Ytuarte and Jesus Joaquin Ytuarte; his daughters, Virginia Schwartz and Anita Maria Ytuarte; one brother; three sisters; 28 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and lived in the El Paso and New Mexico area for 78 years.
El Paso Times - March 29 2000

White, Walter Jr.,
who owned ABC Camper Sales for 23 years, died Wednesday (March 29, 2000). He was an Army veteran. He was 73 and lived in El Paso for 55 years. Survivors include his sons, William White and Walter White III; his daughter, Darla Sue Petty; his brother, Ron White; and his sister, Mary L. McVicker. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
El Paso Times - March 30 2000

Banda, Raymond
46, of El Paso died Sunday (March 26, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ortiz; his son, John Ray Banda; his daughter, Tricia E. Banda; his brothers, Raul Banda, Jose Alfredo Banda, Carlos Banda and Peter Banda; and his sisters, Mary Lopez and Belinda Vega. He was a farm laborer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - March 30 2000

Chavez, Juan L.
79, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Friday in the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Catalina; his son, Salvador Loera; his brothers, Guadalupe Chavez, Fernando Chavez, Jose Chavez and Santiago Chavez; and his sisters, Josefina Chavez, Consuelo Marquez and Eva Soto. He was a head custodian for the El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 30 2000

Hernandez, Ernesto
81, of El Paso died Friday (March 24, 2000). Services already took place. He is survived by his daughters, Norma Hernandez and Myrna Hernandez. He was an assistant manager at Kiki's Restaurant and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - March 30 2000

Martinez, Herlinda
92, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Olga M. Revilla. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 70 years.
El Paso Times - March 30 2000

McElree, John Walter
82, formerly of El Paso died Monday (March 27, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Paul McElree; his daughter, Mary Ellis; his sisters, Gertrude Harvey and Martha Dawson; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Irene. He was retired from the Army. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 30 2000

Mirabal, Solomon Jr.,
64, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Margaret Mirabal; his wife, Julie Rivera; his son, Solomon Mirabal III; his brother, Alfonso Mirabal; his sisters, Juliete Clark Cain and Roberta Castor; and his granddaughter, Erika Mirabal. He was preceded in death by his father, Solomon Mirabal III. He was the supervisory auditor for 30 years at the Army audit agency and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - March 30 2000

Pabon, Dora Elva,
62, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Gabriel Pabon and Robert B. Pabon; her daughters, Guadalupe Pabon Cabrera and Estella Yvette Sosa; three brothers; four sisters; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 29 years.
El Paso Times - March 30 2000

Powell, Ethel Victoria
78, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Edd; her sons, Richard Powell and Ronnie Powell; her sisters, Jennie Calley and Bettie G. Nunn; and five grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 53 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - March 30 2000

Ramirez, Petra P.
91, of El Paso died Monday (March 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in St. Anthony's Church, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Lorenzo Ramirez and Sevastian Ramirez; her daughter, Ofelia Ramirez; 24 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 30 2000

Hernandez, Regino
99 longtime Lower Valley farmer and businessman died Tuesday at his home in Clint. He was 99. A rosary service will be in the San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint at 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be in the church at 9 a.m. Monday, followed by burial in the Clint Cemetery. Hernandez was born in Torreon, Mexico, and came to the San Elizario-Clint area in 1920. He was retired from Spreckles Sugar. Hernandez was an active member of San Lorenzo Catholic Church for the past 70 years. Hernandez was preceded in death by his wife, Eloisa, and his daughter, Porfiria "Pila" Beltran. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Pedro and Julieta Hernandez; daughters, Angela Rodriguez and Irma Hernandez; son and daughter-in-law Vern "Chavel" and Rosemary Beltran; 20 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Sabino Rodriguez Jr., Armando Hernandez, Vern "Chavel" Beltran, Heriberto Hernandez, Juan Hernandez and Ernie Aguirre. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000

Alvarez, Alicia S.
58, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Saints Peter & Paul Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jorge; her sons, Jorge Alvarez Jr., Marcos Alvarez, Albert Alvarez, Mario Alvarez and Edward Alvarez; her daughters, Alicia Hernandez, Patricia Alvarez and Blanca E. Morales; four brothers; five sisters; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Judith Guzman; her grandson, Jeffory Alvarez; and her granddaughter, Laura Alvarez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 17 years.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000

Baird, June C.
75, of El Paso died Thursday (March 30, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her sons, Dennis Baird and Raymond Baird; her daughter, Pamela Stephens; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood E. She was a public school teacher and lived in El Paso for four years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000

Banda, Raymond "Fritos"
46, of El Paso died Sunday (March 26, 2000). Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Pedro Banda and Eufenia Carrillo Banda; his wife, Patricia; his son, Jon Ray Banda; his daughter, Tricia E. Banda; his brothers, Raul Banda, Jose Alfredo Banda, Carlos Banda and Peter Banda; and his sisters, Mary Lopez and Belinda Vega. He was a laborer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000

Correa-Field, Juan Jose,
85, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 29, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Correa; his sons, Juan Jose Correa, Jose Ignacio Correa, Alejandro Correa and Leonardo Correa; his daughters, Maria Elena Correa de Garnica, Martha Leonor Correa, Maria de Pila Correa de Braun and Ana Laura de Correa; two brothers; 27 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Victor Ernesto Correa. He was an attorney and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000

Hernandez, Gregorio R.
94, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 29, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Enrique Hernandez, Juan Hernandez and Alfredo Hernandez; his daughters, Lilia Nevarez, Margarita Rodriguez and Esther Contreras; 16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza. He worked as a truck driver for 20 years and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000

Lopez, Dominga
89, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 29, 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. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Carmen Martinez; her niece, Graciela Holguin; and her granddaughter, Olivia Lopez. She was a nurse and lived in El Paso for six years.
El Paso Times -March 31 2000

Pabon, Dora Elva
62, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1:15 p.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Gabriel Pabon and Robert B. Pabon; her daughters, Guadalupe Pabon Cabrera and Estella Yvette Sosa; three brothers; four sisters; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 29 years.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000

Patterson, Pauline Gilliland
93, of San Angelo, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (March 27, 2000). A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Frank W.; her sons, Burton H. Patterson and Donald R. Aldridge; her brothers, Fred Gilliland and Burton Gilliland; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was an educator, writer and editor and served in the Baptist Spanish Publishing House. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000

Peterson, Maria "Teri"
51, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 29, 2000). Rosary will be at 5 p.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church, followed by funeral Mass at 5:30 p.m. Survivors include her husband, Donald B.; her sons, Donald B. Peterson Jr. and Jonathan Peterson; her daughter, Jennifer Peterson Phillips; five brothers; and one grandson. She was a social worker at the Lighthouse for the Blind and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home- Central, with prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan; her sons, Victor Ramos and David Ramos; her daughter, Margarita Del Toro; her brother, Jacobo Pinchuk; and 13 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000

Reyes, Justina B.
95, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Carlos Reyes, Rodolfo Reyes, Roberto Reyes and Ruben Reyes; her daughters, Maria de Jesus Senclair, Elvira Molinar and Carmen Ibarra; her brother, Ramon Baca; 33 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 47 years.
El Paso Times -March 31 2000

Reyes, Sabina E.
95, of El Paso died Thursday (March 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Aurelio Uranga, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000

Warner, Barbara
, 35, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 28, 2000). A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include her parents, Barbara S. and John Warner; her sister, Donna Sue Warner; her uncles, Leonard Yachna Jr. and David; her grandfather, Leonard Yachna; and her Grama Bean. She lived in El Paso for 28 years.
El Paso Times - March 31 2000