Lea, Thomas "Tom" Calloway
internationally renowned artist, author and war correspondent, died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001) at the age of 93. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Catherine Dighton Lea; his son, James D. Lea; his granddaughter, Catherine Lea Faldyn; his great-grandsons, Curtis Daniel Faldyn, Thomas Lea Faldyn and Stephen James Faldyn; and his sister-in-law, Marjorie Lea. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 805 Montana. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Aldana, Sara
105, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 22, 2001). A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Cayetano Hernandez; her daughter, Ruth A. Velazquez; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a cook and a six-year resident of El Paso. During the Mexican Revolution, she successfully pleaded to Mexican Gen. Emiliano Zapata to spare her brother's life.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Alvarado, Rosa M.
65, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2001). Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday in San Jose Funeral Home with Jehovah's Witness conference at 12:45 p.m. Graveside service will be at 3:15 p.m. in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Luis; her sons, Jose Luis Alvarado, Jose Alberto Alvarado and Armando Alvarado; her daughters, Sandra Lujan, Lourdes Castro, Angela Guadalupe Romero, Rosie Hernandez and Veronica Gonzalez; two sisters; 21 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Bower, Roland Chester
68, of El Paso died Tuesday Jan. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Funeral Mass will be at noon Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home- Doniphan. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Svetlana Pakharnaeva; his son, Reeves Emerson Bower; his daughter, Marika Kurzenberger; and four grandchildren. He was a sociology and criminal justice professor at the University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He also was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of El Paso, P.O. Box 13055, El Paso, TX 79913.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Castro Henry C. Sr.,
83, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). Private services will be conducted later. Survivors include his wife, Amalia V. Castro; his son, Henry Castro Jr.; his daughters, Sylvia Edwards, Elizabeth Blair and Rosemary Martinez; one brother; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a retired ironworker foreman and was a World War II veteran. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Clark, Edna E
94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Bess Clark; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Clark; her son, Jack T. Clark; and brothers, Harold Thornberry and Pete Thornberry. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Memorial contributions may be made to Velma P. Foster Education Fund, c/o El Paso Community Foundation, P.O. Box 272, El Paso, TX 79943.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Compton, Cecil Leon
72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2001). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Michael Compton and Russell Compton; his daughters, Marjorie Kay Crouch and Karen Baron; two brothers; and four grandchildren. He was a retired electronic technician for the Federal Aviation Agency and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Compton. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa St., El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Cordero, Jorge A.
68, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include one brother; and four sisters. He was an insurance salesman and a four- year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Delgado, Ignacio Garza
80, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Burial will be at 11 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his sons, Richard J. Delgado and Juan D. Delgado; his daughter, Rosali R. Delgado; two brothers; two sisters; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was in civil service at Beaumont Army Medical Center and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Doncaster, Nellie Patricia Peterson
79, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawm Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert G. "Don" Doncaster; two sisters; 23 nieces and nephews; and 30 great-nieces and great-nephews. She retired from the El Paso Independent School District in 1980 after 41 years of teaching physically and mentally challenged children. She had been a resident of El Paso since 1948.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Enriquez, Ernestina
89, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell-Northeast, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell-Northeast. Entombment will be in Restlawn Garden Mausoleum. Survivors include her grandson, Oscar Martin Del Campo; her granddaughters, Ernestina Del Campo and Joanna Martin Del Campo; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was retired as a butcher for the Peyton Packing Co. after 30 years of service. She was an El Paso resident for 75 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Hackney, Bobby Doyle
69, of McKinney, Texas, and formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Mark Hackney, Edward Hackney, Jeff Hackney and Michael Hackney; his daughter, Susie Doyle; five brothers; two sisters; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cherri Mae Hackney. He was a retired operations engineer for Chevron and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during the Korean War.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Lofton, Herbert J.
80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Lucille; and one sister. He was a retired U.S. Air Force captain and served in World War II and the Korean War. He also worked for the Texas Department of Human Resources. He was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Muro, Guadalupe
88, of El Paso died Friday Jan. 26, 2001 Visitation will be from 9 to 11:45 a.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be at McGill Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jesus Muro; one sister; 11 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. She was a custodian and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

McDonald, Almous George
65, of Alamogordo, formerly of El Paso, died Saturday (Jan. 27,2001. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his son, Ross McDonald. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma McDonald. He was a medic for a hospital and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Madrid, Magdalena G.
93, of San Elizario died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Dan Madrid; her daughters, Grace Fierro, Lucille Truitt and Gloria Flores; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilario B. Madrid; her son, Jinny Madrid; and her daughter, Roslyn Alba. She was an owner and operator of Lalo's Grocery Store in San Elizario and was a lifelong resident of San Elizario.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Nuñez, Roberto Jr
23, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at noon Friday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cristina Bernal; his son, Adam Nuñez; his daughter, Stephanie Nuñez; his parents, Roberto and Elda Nuñez; his grandparents, Jose and Maria Nuñez and Pablo and Emma Estupinan; one brother; and two sisters. He was a cook and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Poe, Kathryn Jean
70, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 26, 2001). Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her nephew, Tom Carroll; one sister, Allene Poe; and several nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1965. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Purselley, Arless Guy
92, of Fort Worth, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Nubbin Ridge Cemetery, Grandbury, Texas. Burial will follow. Survivors include his son, John Guy Purselley; his daughter, Margaret Ann Purselley Jackson; one sister; two grandsons; two granddaughters; and five great-grandsons. He was a former steel bender and a longtime Fort Worth resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Rios, Felicitas N.
93, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X. Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Julio Rios, Daniel Rios, Luis Rios and Melchor Rios; her daughter, Maria Romo; 36 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julio Rios; her sons, Felix L. Rios, Carlos Rios, Aristeo Rios, and Francisco Rios; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Smith, Carolyn "Posey" Fox
71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2001). Burial will be private. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Hankins; her son, Dan Smith Jr.; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Schermerhorn, Norma T.
90, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). A private graveside service already took place. Survivors include her son, Jim Schermerhorn; four grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Schermerhorn; and her sons, Corky Schermerhorn and John Schermerhorn. She was a homemaker and a El Paso resident for 75 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Watts, Effie Virginia
70, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Survivors include her husband, William; her son, Brian William Watts; her daughters, Cheryl Alicia Watts and Lynda Watts Jensen; one brother; and five grandchildren. She was a teacher for the El Paso Independent School District and a resident of El Paso since 1983. Memorial contributions may be made to the PEO ED Foundation, c/o Carol Pancoast, 6808 La Cadena, El Paso, TX 79912.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Ybarra, Enrique "Kiki"
39, of Jonesville, Va., formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (Jan. 28,2001 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan Chapel, and a rosary at 7 p.m. Friday in St. Anthony Church. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Anthony Church. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Shawna; his son, Enrique Ybarra Jr.; his daughters, Mandy Marie Ybarra and Christina Ybarra; his mother, Esperanza Ybarra; two brothers; and one sister. He was a water technology engineer with a water district in Virginia and was a U.S. Army veteran.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Young, John W.
73, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 26, 2001). Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lotte Young; his sons, John W. Young Jr., and Robert W. Young; his daughter, Dolores C. Flynn; and two grandsons. He was a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who worked for the city of El Paso for more than 20 years in the planning department, the Office of Management and Budget and the water utility. He also worked as finance director for the United Way and was a volunteer with community organizations. He was a veteran of the Korean and the Vietnam wars. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Way of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Zizik, Betty Lee
70, of San Antonio, formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). Her family had a private burial. Survivors include her sons, Ted Zizik and Joel Zizik; her daughters, Mary McElveen, Grace A. Rico and Colleen Zizek; her father, Richard S. Hawkins; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a San Antonio resident. Arrangements were by Sunset Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Feb 1 2001

Hayden, Samuel F.
a principal for the El Paso Independent School District for 20 years, died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was 87 years old and a resident of El Paso for 53 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary C.; his son, Samuel Hayden Jr.; his daughters, Marcie Allen and Janet Boesse; three brothers; two sisters; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in St. Stephens, Church of Hope. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina.
El Paso Times - Feb 2 2001

Calderon, Alexandra
74, of El Paso died Tuesday Jan. 30, 2001 Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Xavier Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andy Calderon, Joe Calderon, Carlos Calderon, Abel Calderon and David Calderon; her daughter, Alexandra Vargas; two brothers; one sister; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a retired supervisor for a manufacturing company and an El Paso resident for 26 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 2 2001

Clark, Jason J.
22, of El Paso died Wednesday Jan. 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Crystal Sparks; his brother, Justin Sparks; his grandfather, Billy Wagner; two aunts; and six cousins. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 2 2001

Garcia, Pedro E.
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Entombment will be at Evergreen East Mausoleum. Survivors include his sisters-in-law, Maria Eugenia Gallardo and Laura Gallardo. He was a laborer and a resident of El Paso since 1954.
El Paso Times - Feb 2 2001

Gonzalez, Maria Elena
80, of El Paso died Thursday Feb. 1, 2001 Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Eduardo Gonzalez; Oscar Gonzalez; Angel Ernesto Gonzalez; her daughters, Maria Elena Rodriguez, Carmen Gonzalez, Irma Varios and
El Paso Times - Feb 2 2001

Olivarez, Rosa
one sister; 27 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosalio Gonzalez; and her brothers, Ignacio Lozano and Juvantino Lozano. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 2 2001

Goodwin, Henry Clay
95, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 29, 2001. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his stepdaughter, Nora Stonecipher, and two grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army captain who served in World War II and the Korean War, and after his retirement from the Army he worked for military contractors as a research and development engineer. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Feb 2 2001

Hernandez, Dolores "Lolo"
90, of Fort Hancock died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast-Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at noon Saturday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his daughters, Mary Lou Carson; one sister; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and seven great- great-grandchildren. He owned Lolo's Auto parts for 10 years, owned a service station for 25 years and was a lifelong resident of Fort Hancock.
El Paso Times - Feb 2 2001

Vargas, Francisco L.
92, of El Paso died Wednesday Jan. 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-West with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sunset Funeral Home-West. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his son, Francisco T. Vargas; his daughters, Romelia Carpenter and Elena Witte; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Santos Vargas. He was retired from Southern Union Pacific Railroad and was a 32-year El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 2 2001

Lopez, Jimmy
a U.S. Navy veteran of Desert Storm and a clerk for the Veterans inistration in El Paso, died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). He was 27 and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his parents Santiago and Bertha M. Lopez; his sisters, Lorenza Lopez and Leticia Lopez; his grandparents; his aunts, uncles and several other family members. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 12:15 p.m. Monday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
El Paso Times - Feb 3 2001

Copado, JOSEFINA V.
77, of El Paso died Thursday Feb. 1, 2001 Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Francisco; her sons, Francisco Copado Jr., Gilberto Copado and Hector Copado; her daughter, Velia Copado; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 3 2001

Guest, Rosella "Tiny" Paden
83, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Frank; her sons, Robert Collett Jr. and Greg Guest; her daughters, Alice Kinner, Jacqueline Collett and Judith Collett; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She worked as a civil service typist, was a member of the El Paso Women's Bowling Hall of Fame and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 3 2001

Haase, Thomas Charles
52, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today in St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Merchelle Stevens Haase, and his son, Steven Charles Haase. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael C. Haase. He was a dentist and a 46-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cleft Palate Clinic, 9398 Viscount, El Paso, TX 79925.
El Paso Times - Feb 3 2001

Lares, Pedro
of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Sunday in San Isidro Mission. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tomasa. Survivors include his daughter, Yolanda Macias; his sons, Marco Antonio Lares and Jorge Lares; one brother; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was formerly a police officer in Hidalgo, Mexico, and was a 10-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 3 2001

Marquez, Ramon D.
69, of Socorro died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Mount Carmel Funeral Home Chapel, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Angela; his sons, Ramon Marquez Jr., David Marquez, Enrique Marquez and Israel Marquez; his daughters, Rosa Linda Lopez, Ana Lilian Guevara, Angela Mendoza, Evelina Marquez and Circe Marquez; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a construction laborer.
El Paso Times - Feb 3 2001

Saucedo, Virgilio Homero Sanchez
56, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Funeral services have taken place. Survivors include his wife, Rita Delgado de Sanchez; his daughter, Leonor Reyes Sanchez, and four grandchildren. He was an economist and professor in the El Paso and Juárez area and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to El Paso Employees Federal Credit Union Account No. 2018655. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 3 2001

Wright, Delores
a New Mexico state representative since 1993 and a real estate developer, died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001) in Santa Fe. Wright was chairwoman of the House Agriculture and Water Resources Committee and the Printing and Supplies Committee. She was also a member of the Education Committee. She was 71 and a longtime resident of Chaparral, N.M. Survivors include her sons, Jeff Rose and Alex Wright; her sisters, Jean Keech and Joan Clay; her grandsons, Bill Rose, Clint Rose, Luke Rose and William Tyler Wright. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Larry Wright, and her son, Robert Wright. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home Hondo-Pass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delores Wright Educational Camp and Recreational Park at the Bank of America, Account 004271459871.
El Paso Times - Feb 4 2001

Chauvet, Jack Dempsey
79, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). No services are scheduled. Survivors include his son, Seth N. Chauvet II; his daughters, Nancy Wilson, Sandra Chauvet and Jackie Guido; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a cattle rancher and a five-year El Paso resident. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-West. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
El Paso Times - Feb 4 2001

Domingo, Esperanza Garcia
64, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at noon Tuesday in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Dean Domingo, and her sisters, Patricia Garcia and Sixta Garcia Ordaz. She was a cafeteria worker for the El Paso Independent School District and a 30-year El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 4 2001

Galindo, Juana
88, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Isidro Galindo, Cesar Galindo and Sergio Galindo; her daughters, Dominga Saldoval, Eva Caztin, Estela Contreras, Irma Saldana, Ofelia Chavez, Berta Galindo, Yadira Hernandez, Minerva Renteria and Marta Galindo; three sisters; 48 grandchildren; and 73 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sabas Galindo, and her sons, Daniel Galindo and Eusebio Galindo. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 4 2001

Hermosillo, Maria
92, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Fernando Hermosillo and Alberto Hermosillo; one sister; and several nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus P. Hermosillo, and her son, Carlos Hermosillo. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 4 2001

Hunter Sibley Cirlot,
87, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Graveside services are pending for Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include many friends and distant relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Hunter, and her brothers, Arnold Cirlot, Felix Cirlot and Joseph Cirlot. She was a homemaker, a ballet and tap-dance instructor and performer, and a resident of El Paso since the 1920s. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Edgar L. and Sibley Cirlot Hunter Fund of The El Paso Community Foundation, or to a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - Feb 4 2001

Payan, Carmen
87, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tayde Payan; her son, Oscar Payan; and one sister, Concha Martinez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 4 2001

Schultz Aurora Rivera
of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). 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 noon Tuesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Schultz; her brother, Roumaldo Rivera; and her sister, Otilia Rivera Hernandez. She was a hotel manager and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 4 2001

Cobb, Bo
a junior at Eastwood High School, died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001) after being hit by a car. He was a member of the honor society and was on the football and track teams at Eastwood. He was 16 and lived in El Paso for 15 years. Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Kathy Morin; his brothers, Josh Cobb, Jerry Morin Jr., Michael Morin and Kyle Morin; his sister, Lindsey Morin; and his grandmother, Charlotte Krakauskas. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Cielo Vista Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Landgren, Shirley Mae
an artist and former teacher for the El Paso public school system and the University of Texas at El Paso, died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). She was seminary and religious institute instructor. Survivors include her sons, Andres C. Gonzalez III, John A. Gonzalez and Joseph L. Gonzalez; her daughters, Shirley Peterson and Beverly Henry; one brother; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andres "Andy" C. Gonzalez Jr. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund, c/o Bishop Brown, El Paso 5th Ward, 5427 Cory, El Paso, TX 79932. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Collins, Mae Elizabeth
77, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with funeral at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Survivors include her husband, Wesley B. Collins Sr.; her sons, Wesley B. Collins and Michael O. Collins; and her brother, Oswald P. Garner. She worked in the finance department of the U.S. Postal Office and lived in El Paso for 13 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Cortez, Maria Ramona
76, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her son, Ricardo Cortez; her daughter, Rosa Garay; one sister; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso 45 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Fellabaum, Evelyn N.
90, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Chapel service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son Robert Fellabaum; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son John N. Fellabaum. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 28 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Nieto, Eliseo
71, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Romelia C.; his son, George Nieto; his daughters, Dolores Flores and Gloria Nieto; six brothers; nine sisters; and four grandchildren. He was the owner of Nieto's Plumbing Co. and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Noble, Leroy Bert
69, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in Holy Spirit Catholic Church; time is pending. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ana M.; his daughters, Debbie Moore, Katherine Ingram, Wanda Noble, Carla Noble, Kimberly Brown, Leana Noble and Jessica Noble; one brother; one sister; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a self-employed bricklayer and had lived in El Paso for 10 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Pedregon, Levi Edward
infant son of Eduardo Pedregon and Crystal C. Frost, died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). No services are scheduled. Survivors also include his brother, Alec Rosas; and his sister, Salina Frost. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Soto, Elvia Tinajero
70, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Jesus Chapel-East. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ernesto O.; her son, Ernesto Soto Jr.; her daughters, Elvia Irene Soto Reynoso, Evangelina Soto Saenz and Elizabeth Soto Vergara; one brother; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a retired sales associate with J.C. Penney and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Towns, Lois M.
82, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be Tuesday in the funeral home; time is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Tooley Towns; her daughters, Kinta Towns Heath and Barbara Towns Culton; two sisters; and six grandchildren. She was a retired school nurse and lived in El Paso for 75 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Villegas Elva F.
of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, and funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Sergio Alberto Villegas, Francisco Javier Villegas and Robert Steve Villegas; her daughter, Myrna Webb; four brothers; and one grandchild. She was a longtime El Pasoan.
El Paso Times - Feb 5 2001

Robbins, Harold
a terminal manager for Allstar Express Trucking and an Army veteran, died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). He was 54 and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Sharen; his son, Mark Robbins; his daughter, Tracy Robbins; a grandchild and numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Caroline, where the funeral will be at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Barraza, Medardo M.
75, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will will be in Evergreen East Crematory. Survivors include his wife, Andrea; his sons, Jose Francisco Barraza and David Barraza; his daughters, Rosa Elvia Barraza, Rosaura Guereca, Norma Barraza, Claudia Barraza and Laura Adriana Barraza; three brothers; three sisters; and 15 grandchildren. He was a real estate agent. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Dorantes, Socorro
56, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Sergio Dorantes and Jose Luis Dorantes; her daughter, Gabriela Dorantes; her mother, Maria Magdalena Vazquez; one brother; one sister; and one grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Finch, Verretta
68, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Kastor-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert; her children, Gerald and Jay Finch; and one brother. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 36 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Garcia, Ana Duran
97, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, and from 6 to 9 p.m. in San Elizario Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose David Garcia and Raul Garcia; seven grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elcario Garcia; and her daughter, Emma Garcia. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso Resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Gonzalez Enrique Jr.,
24, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Enrique Gonzalez III; his parents, Enrique and Graciela Gonzalez; his girlfriend, Miriam Y. Frias; one brother; and two sisters. He was a caregiver and attended El Paso Community College. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Hammel, Cynthia D.
42, of Radium Springs, N.M., died recently. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Hammel; her parents, Ronald J. and Alicia Hammel; two brothers; and one sister. She was a detention officer with Doña Ana County and a former El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Gonzalez, Shirley Mae Landgren
78, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andres C. Gonzalez III, John A. Gonzalez, and Joseph L. Gonzalez; her daughters, Shirley Peterson and Beverly Henry; one brother; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andres "Andy" C. Gonzalez Jr. She was a former teacher for the El Paso public school system and the University of Texas at El Paso. She was also an artist and a seminary and institute instructor. Memorial contributions may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund, c/o Bishop Brown, El Paso 5th Ward, 5427 Cory, El Paso, TX 79932. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Flores, Claudia
18, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Fidel and Rosa Esther De Palma; two sisters; and two brothers. She was a student and a longtime El Paso resident. James Curtis Kelly, 81, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ramona; his sons, James Curtis Kelly Jr., Adam Kelly, Rene Kelly, Jackson Kelly and Henry Kelly; his daughters, Lupe Herrera, Maria Kelly and Teresa Kelly; one brother, and 12 grandchildren. She lived in El Paso for 60 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Lopez, Catalina
90, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Funeral will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jorge M. Lopez, Jose M. Lopez, Guillermo M. Lopez, Cornelio M. Lopez, Jesus M. Lopez and Nestor M. Lopez; her daughters, Socorro M. Lopez, Abelina M. Lopez, Santos M. Lopez and Margarita M. Lopez; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Gloria Sanchez Martinez, 55, of San Elizario died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home- Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Antonio; her sons, Hector Martinez, Tony Martinez and Jorge Alberto Martinez; her daughters, Gloria Yvonne Sanchez, Sandra Martinez and Elizabeth Martinez; her parents, Teodoro Sanchez and Inocensia Toscano; one brother; eight grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime San Elizario resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Orozco, Angela
73, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Reynaldo; her daughters, Mary Carmen Orozco, Sylvia O. Esnayra and Gilda O. Sanchez; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Ortiz, Petra Casa
47, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). Burial was in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Francisco Casas; her daughter, Susana Rocha; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Ortiz, Rafael,
64, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Services have taken place. Survivors include his son, Alberto Rodriguez; his daughters, Sylvia Bissell, Pricilla Blancas and Elizabeth Gardea. He was a welder and an Air Force veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Amalia Talavera, 81, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Santo Niño De Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her niece, Berta A. Salazar. She was a retired seamstress and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Torres, Carla Isabel
infant daughter of Carlos and Maria Isabel Torres, died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in Mission Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors also include her brothers, Joshua Torres and Abraham Torres.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Velazquez, Beatriz Bertha
75, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Survivors include her husband, Adrian; her sons, Jeff Brett, Steven Brett, Adrian Velazquez and Jose C. Velazquez; her daughter, Virginia Velazquez Short; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 6 2001

Moore, Bruce T.
a State Farm Insurance agent and soccer coach for the West Side children's league, died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). He was 47 years old, was a member of the El Paso Rotary Club and had been a resident of El Paso since 1991. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda; his sons, Bryant Eugene Moore, Spencer Harrison Moore and Henry Taylor Moore; his parents, Bryant and Jenny Moore; and two brothers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West and from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in Mount Franklin Baptist Church. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Mount Franklin Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Franklin Christian Academy, 201 E. Sunset Drive, El Paso, TX 79922.
El Paso Times - Feb 7 2001

Brannan Jim Arnold Sr.,
71, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include his wife, Maria G.; his son, Jim Brannon; his daughters, Maria Elena Soto, Dianna Lou Estrada, Deanna Lee Grajeda and Gwendolyn Gonzalez; one brother and nine grandchildren. He was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class and a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 7 2001

Briseno, Jose Luis
79, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leonicia Gonzalez Gomez; his sons, Jose Luis Briseño Jr., Jaime Briseño, Jose Felix Briseño, Fernando Briseño and Raymundo Briseño; his daughters, Cristina Briseño, Maria Lily Gonzalez and Mary Lou Padilla; one sister; 27 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Armando Briseño; his sister, Maria Elena Castro; and his wives, Soledad Rosales and Socorro Briseño. He was a retired painter for a construction company and was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Cruz G. Meraz, 66, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m.Thursday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivorsinclude her husband, Jesus C.; her sons, Juan Meraz and Gerardo Meraz; her daughters, Lucy Alvillar, Virginia Cervantes, Maria de Jesus Alvarado, Lourdes Sanchez and Yvette Arias; 14 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 7 2001

Ochoa Ed A. Sr.,
93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Ed Ochoa Jr. and Ruben Ochoa; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Silva Ochoa, two brothers and two sisters. He was a printer at the El Paso Times for 30 years and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 7 2001

Sanchez, Crescencio
68, of Tornillo died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Services will be in Guadalupe, Chihuahua, Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his son, Raul Sanchez; his daughter, Maria Elena Valenzuela; three brothers; five sisters; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was an agricultural laborer and a six-year resident of Tornillo. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 7 2001

Garcia, Ramon Soltero
of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Survivors include his sons, Ramon A. Soltero and Jose Alfredo Soltero; his daughters, C. Susana Styles, Yolanda Macias, Reina Moreno, Ana Soltero and Martha Soltero; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josefina Soltero, and his parents, Salome and Carmen Soltero. He was a maintenance worker for a school district and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 7 2001

Taylor, James Enos
92, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on North Lee Treviño, and the funeral at 11 a.m. Survivors include his wife, Margie; his son, James L. Taylor; his daughters, Sandra S. Hancock and Linda Taylor; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Feb 7 2001

Townsley, Philip L.
74, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Marlene; his son, Philip Clyde Townsley; his daughters, Vera Salas, Phillis Townsley, Sandi McDonald, Toni Cline, Julie Loe, Angela Pippin, Jackie Sterling, Susan Freda, Kelli Townsley and Karli Zavala; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class with more than 27 years of service. He was a 24-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 7 2001

Canava, Juan Garcia
a railroad retiree and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). He was 85 years old and a resident of El Paso for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Maria P. Canava, and one sister, Frances C. Duran. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony Canava. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:15 p.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 8 2001

Abogado, Leticia G.
42, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons, Guillermo Abogado and Christopher Ivan Abogado; her parents, Alberto and Estela Gallegos; and four sisters. She was a front desk manager for a dentist's office and was a 32-year El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 8 2001

Asay, Beverlee Irene Bowen
of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). The funeral will be Feb. 17 in a Latter-Day Saints Chapel in Seattle. Burial will be in Seattle. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Floyd; her sons, William Asay and Robert Asay; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Asay. She was a banker and a resident of El Paso for 2 1/2 years. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel.
El Paso Times - Feb 8 2001

Bautista, Julia
88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesus Gonzalez and Rodolfo Manuel Gonzalez; one brother; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Gonzalez. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1915.
El Paso Times - Feb 8 2001

Brown, Ray Jr.,
79, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Ray Brown III, James Brown and Patrick Brown; his daughters, Mary Alice Tynan and Arlene Carroll; 10 grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alyce Brown. He was a retired salesman for Kemp Ford with 30 years of service and was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army's 99th Infantry Division. He was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 8 2001

Doran, Carmen R.
96, of Fabens died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation and rosary will begin at 7:30 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Jere Kennedy and Pat Kennedy; her sons, William D. Doran and John L. Doran; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker, a volunteer at the Wellington Chew Senior Citizens Center and an El Paso resident for 50 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 8 2001

Gabaldon, Nicolasa "Nickie "
53, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Fabens. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Guadalupe; her daughters, Rebecca Combs and Elvia Hernandez; her sons, Guadalupe Gabaldon Jr., Angel Gabaldon and Andrew Gabaldon; six sisters; three brothers; and seven grandchildren. She was a secretary for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens and was a 12-year resident of Fabens.
El Paso Times - Feb 8 2001

Padilla, Victor
41, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today in La Purisima Church. Survivors include his daughters, Rosa Lee Padilla, Viviana Padilla and Asha Padilla; his mother, Eloisa Padilla; two brothers; and five sisters. He was a roofer and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 8 2001

Steinmann, Ralph H.
77, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Memorial service will be at noon Friday in Ascension Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; his daughters, Leslie Jones, Lin Banks, Lorrain Ruiz, Luann Folkner and Lisa Steinmann; one brother; and 10 grandchildren. He was a retired mechanical engineer, a veteran of World War II and a former prisoner of war. Memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church or the University of Texas at El Paso golf team.
El Paso Times - Feb 8 2001

Veloz, Santiago D.
97, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sisters, Maria Nieves Adame, Rosa Perez and Andrea Veloz; 14 gr Candchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was a carpenter and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 8 2001

Rosales, Javier "Panuca Guero "
a tractor operator for the city of El Paso's Parks and Recreation Department, died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). He was 48 years old and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his four brothers, six sisters and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Alicia S. Rosales. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 9 2001

Burns, Magdalena
76, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Desert View Cemetery. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 9 2001

Frias, Carmen H.
81, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Juan Frias; her sister, Guadalupe Montoya; and several nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 9 2001

Hernandez, Isabel
88, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001). 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 Santo Niño de Atocha Church. Survivors include his daughters, Maria Luisa Chariez, Micaela Hernandez and Esperanza Hernandez; his stepsons, Gerardo Valdez, Teodolo Ortiz and Jerry Ortiz; his stepdaughters, Gloria Manzo and Martha Gonzalez; two sisters; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; and three step-great- grandchildren. He was a carpenter and a 48-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 9 2001

Herrera, Martina M.
82, of El Paso died Wednesday Feb. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Arturo M. Herrera; one sister; and five grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 9 2001

Jaime, Peter Angel
infant son of Melissa Ann Jaime of El Paso, died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). No services have been scheduled. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery at a later date. Survivors include his grandfather Freddy Jurado; his grandmother, Margarita Meza. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 9 2001

Leos, Raul Antonio
28, of El Paso died Wednesday Feb. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Pearl; his daughter, Delilah Leos; his parents, Antonio Leos Sr. and Socorro Leos; and his brothers, Jose Leos, Juan Leos, Miguel Leos and Rudy Leos. He was a metallurgical researcher and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times -Feb 9 2001

Nash, Samuel Afton
89, of El Paso died Wednesday Feb. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church of El Paso Ford Chapel. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Santa Teresa. Survivors include his wife, Velma; his sons, Wendell Nash, Schuyler Nash and Eddie Nash; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a retired railway mail clerk with the U.S. Post Office and was a 25-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 9 2001

Tellez, Maria Teresa
85, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Church. Entombment will be in Evergreen East Mausoleum. Survivors include her sister, Celia Lidia Cuellar, and several nephews and nieces. She was an apartment manager and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 9 2001

Williams, Alford C.
75, of El Paso died Thursday Feb. 8, 2001. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Williams, and two sisters. He was an Army veteran and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements by San Jose Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Second Baptist Church, 401 S. Virginia, El Paso, TX 79901.
El Paso Times - Feb 9 2001

Hardwick, Mary Ruth
a retired AT&T telephone operator, died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). She was 49 years old and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include her mother, Florence Vogel, and her brother, Ted Vogel. She was preceded in death by her father, Harris T. Vogel Sr. Memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be private at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association of El Paso, 1921 E. Yandell Drive, El Paso, TX 79903.
El Paso Times - Feb 10 2001

Damasco, Ramon M.
74, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Ventura Pillado; his son, Roberto Damasco; two brothers; three sisters; and four grandchildren. He had retired in El Paso after 10 years of employment with a coffee company in San Francisco.
El Paso Times - Feb 10 2001

Friede, John L.
67, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Harding Orr & McDaniel, with rosary service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; his daughter, Yvette Friede; his son, Humberto Friede; three brothers; five sisters; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Neva Smith. He retired from Popular Dry Goods after 35 years of service, was a military veteran and worked with several community organizations. He had been a resident of El Paso since 1957. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Spiritual Society, Rev. Charles Yost, Walls, MS 38686 or the National Shrine of St. Jude, 205 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606.
El Paso Times - Feb 10 2001

Hills, Sally W.
90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001). Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Montevista Retirement Center, Social Lounge. Graveside service is pending for Wednesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Lamberton; her sons, Joseph Hills and Edward Hills; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and had been an El Paso resident since 1967. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel.
El Paso Times - Feb 10 2001

Madrid, Bertha "Granny" Madrid,
76, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Victor Madrid, George Madrid, Robert Madrid and Xavier Madrid; her daughters, Thelma Rodriguez, Judy Madrid and Maggie Gaxiola; two brothers; two sisters; 36 grandchildren; 45 great-grand children; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was a clothing union representative and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 10 2001

Ortiz, Bonifacio
80, of Canutillo died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Canutillo. Survivors include his sons, Manuel Ontiveros, Gabriel Ontiveros, Ramon Ortiz, Daniel Ortiz and Ruben Ortiz; his daughters, Mary Madrid, Yolanda Rascon, Guadalupe Ontiveros, Gloria Hughes, Celia Barreras and Irma Cereceres; one sister; 34 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ignacia Ortiz, and by Ricardo Estrada. He was a civil service supervisor and a lifelong resident of Canutillo.
El Paso Times - Feb 10 2001

Rodriguez, Angela M.
90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Lydia Angela Baeza, Alicia Sanchez and Ana Maria Pulido. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Virtud Landeros. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 10 2001

Rodriguez, Luisa Juarez
70, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Mount Carmel Funeral Home with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Apolonio; her daughter, Diana Guzman; five brothers; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Yolanda Soto and Rebecca Rivera. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 10 2001

Schuetz, Renate
58, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gordon; her son, Stephen Schuetz; one sister; and one nephew. She was a homemaker, artist and official photographer for the El Paso Art Association. She was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 10 2001

Lucero, Alfredo
a retired police officer, died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001). He was 76 years old and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his daughter, Leticia Chavez, and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Avina, Johnny
42, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-West Chapel of Peace. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Victory Temple. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ana Maria; his sons, Johnny and Jose Salvador Avina; his daughters, Violet Caro and Lydia Abigail Avina; four brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a worker for Levi Strauss Co. and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Ayub, Maria P.
71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Felipe C.; her sons, Antonio Ayub and Elias Ayub; and five grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Bagge, Louise
94, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bagge. She was a teacher in the El Paso Independent School District and Ysleta Independent School District and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Christopher Church or to a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Eckhart, Rosemary
75, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Burial will be private at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Charles; her sons, Charles Michael Eckhart and Richard Chadwick Eckhart; and three grandchildren. She was a teacher for the El Paso Independent School District and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Third Church of Christ, Scientist, 100 Foundation Road, El Paso, TX 79922 or Salvation Army of El Paso, Centennial Museum at UTEP or a favorite charity.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Fields Verdelle Olyett,
76, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include her six sisters. She was a treasurer for Second Baptist Church and was a retired U.S. Army first lieutenant, who served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. She was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Huddleston, Coy Lee
63, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). Services have already taken place. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his son, Jacob Lee Huddleston; his daughters, Caroline Huddleston, Nyoka Huddleston, Deboreh Huddleston and Dianna Carruth; three grandchildren; and four sisters. He was a retired electrical engineer and a veteran who served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He had been a resident of El Paso since 1970. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Lerma, Luz
77, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001). Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Mission, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Benito Lerma; one brother; and one sister. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Limon, Magdalena
89, of Canutillo died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today in St. Patrick Church, Canutillo, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Church, Canutillo. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Maria Limon, six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime Canutillo resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Marquez, Francisco "Nene"
83, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). 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 9 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Luz; his sons, Frank Marquez, Gilbert Marquez and Victor Marquez; his daughters, Martha Marquez Fierro and Consuelo Marquez Becerra; one brother; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was a retired inspector for Southern Pacific Railroad and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Medrano, Marta
99, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Carmen M. Ditch, Margarita Soto, Consuelo Niccum and Jesusita M. Garcia; her sons, Jesus M. Rodriguez, Pedro Rodriguez, Edmundo Medra no, Santiago Medrano, Julian Medrano and Ruben Medrano; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great- grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Medrano, and her daughters, Aurora Mireles and Carlota Gutierrez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Montoya, Maria
70, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001). Services have taken place. Survivors include her sons, Carlos Montoya and Arturo Montoya; one brother; four sisters; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a designer for Farah Manufacturing and a 48-year El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Opp, Cozette Gladys
68, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Lynn M. Opp Havins, Dana L. Opp Horner, Terry G. Opp Leslie, Bonny D. Opp Nagel, Lexa C. Opp Grant and Janell I. Opp Hoskins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Opp, and her son, David Michael Opp. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Remy, Nathaniel Curtis
infant son of John Lyle and Pearl Remy of El Paso, died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Center Chapel No. 1 at Fort Bliss. Other services will take place in Waverly, Ohio. Survivors include his brother, Micah Remy; his sister, Amanda Rose; maternal grandparents, Bruce and Maragene Chesser Sr. He was a three-month resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home- Northeast.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Sosa, Maria
97, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Services have taken place. Survivors include her daughters, Carolina S. Ramirez, Berta S. Carrasco, Concha S. Martinez, Esperanza S. Sutton, and Ester S. Santa Cruz; her sons, Jesus Sosa R., Carlos Sosa R. and Oscar Sosa R.; and many grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Sosa Cereceros; her sons, Fausto Enrique Sosa and Fernando Sosa Rivas; and her daughter, Aurora Sosa Drunk. She was a homemaker and a 26-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Valdez, Maria Aurora
72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday in San Jose Mission. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Salvador L. Valdez, Jr.; her daughters, Martha L. Valdez, Carmen V. Marquez, Josefina V. Faubion, Teresa V. Torres and Magdalena L. Luevano; two brothers; three sisters; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Vanderber, Robert
76, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. He was an E-4 in the U.S. Army and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Vasquez, Clemente L.
91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Luis Vasquez, Alejandro Vasquez, Javier Pedro Vasquez, Jesus M. Vasquez and Francisco Vasquez; his daughters, Cecilia Bibanco, Juana V. Salcido and Estela Aguilar; 30 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was a Southern Pacific Railroad employee and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

Villalobos, Ramon
82, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Alfredo Villalobos, Ramon Villalobos, Luis Melendez and Pedro Melendez; his daughter, Elizabeth Grace; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. He was a tailor and a 60-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 11 2001

De Avila, Eloiso H.
88, a retired mail handler with the U.S. Postal Service and a former brewery worker, died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001). He was also a World War II Army veteran who received a Purple Heart. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons Roberto De Avila Sr. and Eloiso De Avila Jr.; his brother, Manuel De Avila; 6 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Francisca; and his sons Alfredo De Avila and Roberto De Avila. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 12 2001

Caro, Rosalva M.
51, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 8 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral arrangements are pending. Survivors include her husband, Juan J.; her sons, Javier J. Caro, Adrian Caro and Daniel Caro; her daughter, Carmen Caro; two brothers; one sister; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 12 2001

Fernandez Maria Del Socorro,
64, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, followed by burial at 2:30 p.m. in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Fernandez, Manuel Fernandez, Armando Fernandez, Salvador Fernandez and Alex Gustavo Fernandez; her daughters, Maria Fernandez, Socorro Gafare and Rebecca De Leon; six brothers; four sisters; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker.
El Paso Times - Feb 12 2001

Hieken, Mary Virginia Foley
82, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Patrick Foley Boscamp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; and her brother, Patrick C. Foley. She was a retired funeral director and a longtime El Paso resident. She was the daughter of Patrick C. Foley, the founder of Foley's department stores. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Feb 12 2001

Jones, Marietta T.
80, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery-Carlsbad. Survivors include her husband, Doyle; one nephew and three nieces. She was retired from the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington, D.C., and lived in El Paso for 17 years. El Paso arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Feb 12 2001

Marrugo, Maria E.
43, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in San Felipe De Jesus Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Hector V. Ramirez; her daughter, Cyntia Marrugo; two brothers; one sister; and five grandchildren. She was a sales clerk. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 12 2001

Monarez, Ramon III,
11, of Sunland Park died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa. Survivors include his parents, Ramon Jr. and Martha Monarez; his brother, Archie Castañon; his sister, Ruby Monarez; and three grandparents. He was a student at Riverside Elementary School in Sunland Park. He was a lifelong Sunland Park resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 12 2001

Powell, Maria H.G.
85, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 8 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss Center Chapel 2, known to Catholic parishioners at St. Michael's. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, George Powell; her daughters, Patricia Wickham and Jacqueline McCracken; one sister; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James. She was a homemaker and a Red Cross volunteer. She lived in El Paso for 37 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 12 2001

Weaver, Helen Marie
84, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Graveside service will be in Eternal Valley Cemetery near Los Angeles, Calif. Survivors include her daughters, Suzanne Michelle "Micki" Garza and Judy Ann Carty; two brothers, six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Darlene Jane Trail; and her grandson, Daniel John Trail. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for six months. Memorial contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice at Providence Hospital. El Paso arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 12 2001

Napier, Isabel Fortune
who had directed the El Paso Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Center and owned Tres Mariposas, died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001). Napier was also a former captain during World War II and served in the Army Medical Corps. She was 84. Napier lived in El Paso for 45 years but was most recently a resident of San Antonio. Survivors include her husband, Frank; her children, Charles and Marcia; her brother, James H. Fortune; six grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Porter Loring Funeral Home-San Antonio. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in MacArthur Park Lutheran Church in San Antonio. Burial will be in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Rehabilitation Center, 1101 E. Schuster, El Paso, Texas 79902.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Napier, Rosalva M.
51, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. today in San Jose Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Juan J.; her sons, Javier J. Caro, Adrian Caro and Daniel Caro; her daughter, Carmen Caro; two brothers; one sister; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Carrillo, Juan
76, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Funeral will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Manuela; his sons, Juan Carrillo, Javier Carrillo, Miguel Carrillo, Arturo Carrillo; his daughters, Margarita Esparza, Gloria Alvarez, Virginia Carrillo and Laura Said; one sister; 21 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was a farm laborer. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Crouch, Beatrice T.
91, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Gordon Crouch, Bruce Crouch and Roger Crouch; her daughter, Rieta Boone; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard. She was a library assistant for the El Paso Independent School District and lived in El Paso for 60 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Garcia, Angela C.
79, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday in Little Flower Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Eliseo; her brother, Ernesto Chavez; her sisters, Consuelo Villanueva, Guadalupe Esparza and Carmen Nevarez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 47 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

James, Louis Alonzo
24, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb 1, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his fiancee, Nancy Moreno; his mother, Apolonia E. James; and his sister, Josephine James. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Joyce, Norma Katherine
68, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home-Dyer. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Edward; her children, David L. Joyce and Dennis R. Joyce; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 26 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Newberry, Lucille E.
88, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in La Paz Funeral Home, with prayer service at 1:30 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Patsy Thunhurst; two sisters; two grandchildren; and two great-grand children. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 60 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Rivera, Antonia D.
76, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Funeral will be in La Cruz, Chihuahua, Mexico. Survivors include her sons, Cornelio Rivera, Ramon Rivera and Horacio Rivera; her daughters, Francisca Rivera, Maria Luisa Rivera, Maria De Jesus Rivera, Rosa Rivera, Rita Rivera, Alma Patricia Rivera, Marcela Rivera and Claudia Rivera; one brother; one sister; 27 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Sacks, Sander A.
86, of Allenwood, N.J., died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001). Memorial service is pending. Survivors include his wife, Marcia L.; his son, Edmund L. Sacks; his daughters, S. Ellen Dykes, Bernice B. Landis, Phyllis D. Wickman and Debra Sacks Mohan; one brother; one sister; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a veterinarian and a World War II veteran. He was a former El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Tellez, Andrea M.
52, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001). 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 12:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alfonso T.; her stepson, Tony Tellez; her stepdaughters, Terry Dominguez and Patricia Tellez; one sister; five stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso 30 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Thomas, Ralph W.
80, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 8, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elsie; and his sister-in-law, Lucille Amiss. He was a retired car salesman and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 12 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 13 2001

Dr. Sander A. Sacks,
a retired veterinarian, died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001). He was 86 and a longtime El Paso resident. He was an Army captain in World War II and practiced veterinary medicine for 32 years in Allenwood, N.J. An Eagle Scout in his youth, he remained active with the Boy Scouts for many years. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1838 in Manasquan, N.J. Survivors include his wife, Marcia L.; his son, Dr. Edmund L. Sacks; his daughters, S. Ellen Dykes, Bernice B. Landis, Phyllis D. Wickman and Debra Sacks Mohan; one brother; one sister; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial service is pending. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Avila, Maria de los Angeles
90, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen-Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her three nephews and four nieces. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sabina Avila. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Barajas, George
infant son of Sergio Barajas and Elena Barajas of El Paso, died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001). Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Blaisdell, Virginia
67, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001). Survivors include her daughters, Gina Michelle Blaisdell and Julie Anne Blaisdell; and her sister, Evelyn Prochaska. She was a retired property manager and a longtime resident of El Paso. Cremation services will be held. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association or Humane Society.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Deloatche, Johnny P.
66, of El Paso died Tuesday Feb 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, where the funeral will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Woodland, N.C. Survivors include his wife, Gracie; his sons, Darren Deloatche; his daughter, Deana Deloatche; and one grandchild. He was a property manager with civil service and spent 45 years of service with the U.S. Army and civil service. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lorenzo C. Reid-Deloatche Trust Fund, Acct. No. 115782, El Paso Area Teachers Federal Credit Union, 6610 Continental Drive, El Paso, TX 79925, or the American Cancer Society.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Doan, Henry Cranford
86, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday in Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery, Santa Teresa, N.M. Survivors include his wife, Charlcie T.; his sons, Ronald B. Doan and Jerry D. Doan; one sister; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a supervisor for Southern Union Gas Co. and an El Paso resident for 48 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Enneking, Dorothy
93, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. today in Nazareth Hall. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in Nazareth Hall. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rosemary Enneking. She was a sister of Loretto since 1928 and a longtime resident of El Paso and Nazareth Hall. Arrangements by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Hirsch, Edith "Babe" Gronich
80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in B'Nai Zion Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jack; her sons, Bruce Gronich, Tony Gronich and Neal Gronich; her daughters, Sharon Patterson and Ruth McGrew; and one brother. She was a co-owner of Plaza Furniture and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home-West. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso or B'Nai Zion Synagogue.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Knox, Ralph M.
50, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Private burial will follow. Survivors include his three sisters, Pamela Emery, Jane Clark and Laura Kelly. He was a retired salesman and truck driver and a resident of El Paso for 30 years. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Lugo, Valentin
67, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East. Survivors include his sons, Jose Lugo, Francisco Lugo, Valentin Lugo Jr., and Noe Lugo; his daughters, Alma Gloria Lugo, Marisela Lugo, Rosario Lugo, Luz Maria Lugo, Teresa Lugo and Julia Lugo; four brothers; and four sisters. He was a construction laborer and a resident of El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Martinez, Ramiro "Jacha"
71, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Manuel Martinez and Rafael Martinez; his daughters, Sylvia Martinez and Bertha Alicia Lozoya; one brother; five sisters; 22 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was a steel worker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Moreno, Lorenzo L.
84, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001). 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 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Olivia Falkenhagen; four sisters; one brother; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was retired from Zork Hardware after 25 years of service and was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Osterberg, Robert E.
75, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Memorial service will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at The Fowl Place. Survivors include his wife, Olga; his daughter, Beth Susan Hudson; and one grandchild. He was a retired wholesaler for clothing stores La Bola de Oro and Por Libra Stores and was the owner of The Fowl Place. He was a captain in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Piperato, Anthony Genaro
72, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Genaro Piperato, Carl A. Piperato, Alan A. Piperato; two brothers and several cousins. He was a carpenter and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Rocha, Carlos Avitia
40, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Services will be held in Aurora, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Isabel; his sons, Luis Carlos Rocha and Israel Rocha; his daughters, Rosa Maria Rocha, Marisol Rocha, Vanessa Rocha and Ivonne Rocha; one brother; seven sisters; and one grandchild. He was a laborer and a resident of El Paso for two years. Arrangements by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times -Feb 14 2001

Sanchez, Jorge Abascal
58, formerly of El Paso, died Sunday Feb. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be at 11 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Herminia E.; his sons, Jorge E. Sanchez Jr., Rene Sanchez, Javier Sanchez and Eduardo Sanchez; his daughter, Marisela Sanchez; his mother, Magdalena A. Sanchez; three brothers; six grandchildren; several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Jorge Sanchez I. He was a desk clerk with Petro Express and was a Vietnam veteran in the U.S. Army. He was a resident of Odessa.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Schuessler, Virginia Ann
58, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). No services are planned at this time. Survivors include her husband, William and her mother, Esperanza Tschantre. She was an insurance agent and a resident of El Paso for 18 years. Arrangements by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Valdez, Amada C.
96, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Lorenzo E.; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 14 2001

Williams, Colleen Amber
died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). She was an 8-year-old student at Hacienda Heights Elementary School and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include her parents, Michael Williams and Rebecca Hernandez; her sisters, Lassette Javá Williams, Justine Lagé Williams and Toni Marie Williams. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Friday in San Antonio Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colleen Williams Donation Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, Account No. 2007420417.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Araujo, Dolores
53, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Eduardo Araujo; one brother; two sisters; and several nieces and nephews. She was a sewing machine operator and had been a resident of El Paso since 1976.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Delgado Jose Cruz Sr.,
71, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ofelia Carillo Delgado; his sons, Juan Delgado, Jose Cruz Delgado Jr. and Adrian Delgado; his daughter, Elizabeth Mata; one brother; two sisters; six grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. He was a shipping and receiving clerk and a 42-year El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Gidley, Richard Gidley,
43, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). A private memorial service will be today. Survivors include his son, Richard Gidley; his daughters, Liliana Esquivel and Becky Sanchez; one sister; and three grandchildren. He was an automotive detailer and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Gingery, Gary Leo
59, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, followed by a funeral at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; his daughter, Melissa Cedillo; and one brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Vona Gingery. He was a pastor for Open Arms Christian Fellowship and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Gomez, Rodolfo C.
62, formerly of El Paso, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick's Church, Canutillo. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Esperanza; his son, Rudy Gomez Jr.; his daughters, Sandra Gomez and Irene Gomez; four brothers; one sister; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Santos Gomez; and his brothers, Rosalio and Modesto Gomez. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years and served in the U.S. Army. He was a resident of Huntington Park, Calif.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Bessie Belle
91, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Coronado Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Otto Allen Heinrichs; her son, Gary Allan Heinrichs; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Jack T. Smith. She was a homemaker and a 50-year El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Jordan, Sara
53, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Funeral will be at 8:30 a. m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-West. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Luis Alberto Jordan and David Eduardo Jordan; her daughter, Sandra Dewey; her father, Jose Salcido Jr.; five brothers; five sisters; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luis Jordan Jr. She was a church secretary for 23 years and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Centro Vida, 1501 Sun Bowl Drive.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Long, Robert Duane
57, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001). Services have been conducted. Survivors include his daughter, Christy Bidwell; his parents, William and Antoinette Long; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a retired El Paso police officer and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements were by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

McClain, James Gerald "Jerry"
64, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Funeral will be at 9:30 a. m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Lee; his son, Mark McClain; his daughters, Julie Klassen and Sonya McClain; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Lynn McClain. He was a retired El Paso Fire Department district chief and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

McClatchey, Elburn A.
87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan Chapel with chapel service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ferne G.; his son, Arnold L. McClatchey; one brother; four sisters; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a retired maintenance worker and had been an El Paso resident since 1999.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Martinez, Martha
65, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Victor Bustamante, Javier Bustamante, Jose Bustamante, Antonio Bustamante and Armando Bustamante; her daughters, Irma Olivares and Martha Bustamante; two brothers; one sister; 23 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Miszkiel, Albin "Al"
80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his daughter, Vivian M. Dyer; one brother; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Miszkiel. He was a retired engineer and an El Paso resident for 55 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the UTEP Athletic Fund, 500 W. University Ave., c/o Athletic Development, Brumbelow Building, Room 124, El Paso, TX 79968-0579.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Munoz, Velia G.
72, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Munoz, Art Munoz Jr. and George Munoz; her daughters, Marie Graf and Socorro Salas; one brother; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arturo N. Munoz. She was a homemaker and a 43- year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Nail George Roser Jr.,
83, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Bethany Christian Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; his son, George Ronald; his daughters, Maribet Uravitch and Carol Nail; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired railroad conductor and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA, Circle of Hope, 2211 E. Missouri St., El Paso, TX 79923.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Perkins, Thomas W.
88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Maxine; one brother; one sister; and many nieces and nephews. He was a retired railroad detective and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity- First United Methodist Church, 810 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Quinones, Carmen A.
99, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her two sisters and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joaquin Quinones, and her daughter, Rosa Irma James. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Sanchez, Gregoria Bezada de
75, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). 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 8:30 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Armando; her daughters, Maria Teresa Loya, Manuela Bezada, Linda Harper, Ester Lira, Isela Bezada Chokr, Elizabeth Duenas, Patricia Kassfy, Marta Idali Sanchez, Marisela Rosales and Sandra Sanchez; one sister; 36 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Schafbuch, Donald V.
85, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alicia; his step-son, Lary G. Guaderrama; his daughters, Linda L. Schafbuch; his stepdaughter, Yolanda G. Alexander; and two grandchildren. He was an accountant and a tax preparation specialist. He served in the Coast Artillery and National Guard and was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Heart Association or a charity of the donor's choice.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Ward, Angeline
80, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include two sisters and several nieces and nephews. She was a retired central supply clerk for Southwestern General Hospital. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Wilson, Phyllis P.
62, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home East-Chapel, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include her husband, Raymond; her son, Steven Howe; her daughters, Stacy Willis and Barbara Wilson; one sister; and nine grandchildren. She was a member of the El Paso Women's Golf League and the Vista Hills Country Club Women's Golf Team and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Wilke, Robert G.
82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Annemarie; his son, David Wilke, his daughter, Claudia Adams. He was a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Wilson, Barbara J.
77, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001). Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Tobin Park United Methodist Church. Burial will be private at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Auston M. Wilson III; her son, Auston M. Wilson IV; her daughter, Laura Leigh Hammerstrom; one sister; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central.
El Paso Times - Feb 15 2001

Schwartz, Mike
a veteran El Paso radio executive, died Thursday (Feb. 15, 2001). He was one of the first advertising salesmen for KTSM-TV when the station signed on the air in the 1950s. He spent several years in management at Tri-State Broadcasting Co. and was the second general manager of KTSM AM/FM. He retired in the late 1970s. He was a decorated veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War. He retired as a captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He was also active in community affairs, serving with the Chamber of Commerce, Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Easter Seals Campaigns, many city boards and commissions, and the Sun Carnival Association. He was also district governor for the Lions Club and chairman of the St. Raphael Parish Council. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; his sons, Michael and Marc; his daughters, Sandie, Kathy and Vicky; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Acosta, Jesusita
55, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Margarito; her sons, Jose Ayala, Andres Acosta and Miguel Acosta; her daughter, Dina Carpio; three brothers; three sisters; and five grandchildren. She was a seamstress for Levi Strauss and Co.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Castaneda, Angela L.
95, of El Paso died Wednesday Feb. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan L. Castaneda and Raul Castaneda; her daughter, Maria C. Paez; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan N. Castaneda. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 78 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Gutierrez, Victoria
68, of El Paso died Wednesday Feb. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in San Ignacio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include one brother, one sister and 17 nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jose Gutierrez Sr. and Juan Amador. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Huzar Juana,
83, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 1 p.m. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Connie Gidley, Celia Valdez, Francisca Rivera and Hermelinda Huzar. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Melendez, Rutilo
62, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his son, Gerardo Melendez; his daughters, Sylvia Hernandez and Cecilia Porras; four brothers; six sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cristino and Maria de los Angeles Melendez, and his brother, Humberto Melendez. He was a painting contractor and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Quinonez Manuel M.
of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lupe; his son, Alex Quinonez; and his daughter, Teresa J. Chavez. He was preceded in death by a son, Jessie Quinonez. He was a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Ortiz, Alberto
51, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in St. Anthony's Church, Anthony, N.M. Survivors include his wife, Celia; two sons; three daughters; his mother, Sara Ortiz; nine sisters; and three brothers. He worked for El Paso Electric Co. and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a longtime resident of Anthony.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Saucedo, Juana Q.
96, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her nephew, nieces and grandnieces. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Smith, Lois E.
87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home- Carolina. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her sons, Harold J. Smith, James R. Smith, Robert H. Smith and Harry B. Smith, and three sisters. She was a beauty shop owner and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Smith, Mirza "Mazie" D.
86, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001). Memorial services have taken place. Survivors include her husband, Jesse E. Smith Jr.; her son, Jesse E. Smith III; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1945. Arrangements made by Kaster- Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Wallace, Claire D.
81, of Chaparral died Thursday (Feb. 15, 2001). She was cremated and no services are planned. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Ford; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Chaparral. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 16 2001

Self, Hallie B.
former owner and manager of Self's Beauty Salon and the American Business Women's Association Woman of the Year in 1972, died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001). She was 98 years old and a resident of El Paso for 70 years. Survivors include her son, Bob Self; her daughter, Madelaine Blakley; her brother, Anson Butler; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Lee Self, and her son, Mark Self. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. A private graveside service will be conducted.
El Paso Times - Feb 17 2001

Dunbar, Betty Jo
61, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Vance; her sons, Bill Elberfeld, Carr Stalnaker, Daniel Stalnaker and John Stalnaker; his daughters, Carla Walker, Carol Stalnaker, Kaven Hart and Susan Wiles; her mother, Alice C. Littlejohn; two brothers; two sisters; and 12 grandchildren. She was a retired office manager and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Clint, P.O. Box 325, Clint, TX 79836.
El Paso Times - Feb 17 2001

Hartmann, Timothy J.
58, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). No services are planned. Survivors include his former wife, Jan Harmon, and his sisters, Donna Hulsey and Mima Pereira. He was a West Side justice of the peace and served in the U.S. Army. He was a 20-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 17 2001

Rodriguez, Conrado
86, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 16, 2001). No services are planned. Survivors include his wife, Sara; his sons, Oscar Rodriguez and Roy C. Rodriguez; four sisters and three grandchildren. He was a long-distance truck driver for 37 years and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-West.
El Paso Times - Feb 17 2001

Rosales, Gabriel M.
79, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 10, 2001). A memorial Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in San Juan Catholic Church. Survivors include his son, Gabriel F. Rosales Jr.; his daughters, Matilde Pedregon and Teresa Gonzalez; one brother; three sisters; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was an upholstery laborer, a World War II veteran and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 17 2001

GONZALES, Emil A.
75, passed away in a local hospital, February 15, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a retired Correctional Officer from La Tuna Correction Facility. Mr. Gonzales gave a combined total of twenty years service in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve. He is survived by his wife Magda Gonazales; sons, Emil Andre Gonzales, Jr., Omar Gonzales (Linda) and Victor Gonzales (Graciela); daughters Liana Nunez (Todd), Magda Sylvia Gonzales, Rosina VAccaro and Dalia DeMoore (Greg); grandchildren; Emil Andre Gonzales III, Vanessa Gonzales, Marisa Whitaker, Andres Menier, Israel Menier, Rosina Vaccaro, Andrea Gonzales, Krystal Kerr, Gregory DeMoore, Eric DeMoore, and STazy Gonzales. Visitation will be 3PM to 9PM Monday at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 1:30PM Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Rev.Father Luis Acevedo officiationg. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetary with military honors.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Agan, Martin Ernest
46, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Graveside service will be Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Carol; his son, David O'Connor; his daughters, Mary Francis Elogee, Julie Grisham, Diane Frances Ostrum, Denise D. Agan and Dana Anne Agan; two brothers; two sisters; and five grandchildren. He was a sales supervisor and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Atwater, Raquel A.
75, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 15, 2001). Private interment will be at a later date. Survivors include her son, Antonio Atwater, and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Atwater. She was a retired nurse and lived in El Paso for 48 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Gutierrez, Martha Lucia
73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001). Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Ernesto Gutierrez, and two grandchildren. She was a civil service secretary and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Leon, Josephina De
75, of Las Cruces died Thursday (Feb. 15, 2001). Services have already taken place. Survivors include her brothers, Arturo Lopez and Carlos Ortega. She was a laborer for a clothing company and lived in Las Cruces for 15 years. Arrangements were by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Madrid, Manuel Filiberto "Bruno"
44, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 16, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home-Chapel A, with prayer service at 6 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10:45 a.m. Monday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Adela; his sons, Manny Madrid and Junior Madrid; and his daughter, Michelle Madrid. He was a machine operator and a 28-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Martinez, Josefina S.
73, of El Paso died Wednesday Feb. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Santo Niño De Atocha Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Donaciano; her sons, Donaciano Martinez Jr., Ivan F. Martinez and John Martinez; her daughters, Virginia Tarin, Norma R. Martinez and Brenda Martinez; one brother; three sisters; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Minjarez, Guadalupe
of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 16, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is pending for 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Pius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Adriana Esparza; his son, Robert Minjarez; his daughters, Marcela M. Garcia, Guadalupe M. Moreno and Adriana M. Lopez; and six grandchildren. He was a butcher in the meat-packing industry.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Ortega, Estela Chavez
59, of El Paso died Friday Feb. 16, 2001. 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 11 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alfonso J. Ortega Sr.; her sons, Alfonso Ortega Jr. and Juan Ortega; her daughters, Annette Amador, Debbie Stufflebean and Emma Poage; one brother; one sister; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and 52-year resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Palomares, Catalina
87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ramon Palomares, Ricardo Palomares, Ruben Palomares and Arturo Palomares; her daughters, Rita Lopez, Alicia Solis, Anita Hernandez and Angelina Alarcon; two brothers; 50 grandchildren; and 71 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Powers, George Everett "Ev"
55, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 15, 2001). Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Monday in St. Mark United Methodist Church. Survivors include his mother, Frances L. Powers, and his friend, Max Enriquez. He worked at Wal-Mart and was an artist. He lived in El Paso for 34 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner Children's Burn Hospital in Galveston, Texas, or Scottish Rite Crippled Children Hospital. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Rodriguez, Leonardo "Leo"
55, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 16, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Gregoria; his sons, Leonardo Rodriguez Jr. and Ismael Rodriguez; four brothers; and two sisters. He was a front-desk clerk and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Simental, Amalia
90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 4:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Ramon Morales Simental; and her daughters; Emilia Morales, Maria del Refugio Morales, Abigail Morales, Maria de la Luz Morales and Rosa Maria Simental. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Tierce, Malyn
83, of Houston died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2001). Services will be private. Survivors include her daughters, Judy Squires, Jane Elrod and Jill Bappe; one brother; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a former El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 18 2001

Marin Mr. Bobby Gene,
age 62, of El Paso, Texas, passed away February 14, 2001. He was born on August 2, 1938 to Ralph and Marguerite Martin. He married Judith Billard on June 11, 1978 in Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife Judith, of El Paso; sons., Bobby Martin, Jr, and wife Leslie of Minnesota, Billy Joe Martin of Richardson, Curtis L. Martin, Michael L. Martin and wife Michelle of Grand Canyon, Arizona and Christopher Cobb of Arlington, Texas. daughter Melanie Develegas of Shreveport, Louisiana; 12 grandchilren; Parents Ralph and Margeruite of Prosper, Texas. Funeral services were held at 2:00PM, Monday February 19, 2001 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at Ridgeview Memorial Park. McKinney, Texas.
El Paso Times - Feb 19 2001

Sanborn, James Kevin,
who was a computer programmer analyst at R.A.M. and was retired after 20 years in the Army, died Thursday (Feb. 17, 2000). He was 45 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Yun Hui; his daughters, Michelle Sanborn and Angela Sanborn; his mother, Joanna Sanborn; and his sister, Sherry Bennett. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home-Dyer. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

Alvarez, Esperanza M.
93, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Luis Alfonso Alvarez; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso E. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 88 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

Beals, Carmen Maria
81, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 18, 2000). Rosary will be at 5 p.m. Monday in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Survivors include her sister, Flora Campell; brother-in-law, William Campbell; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

Brown, Harry J.
76, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 18, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rita; his son, James Brown; his daughter, Isabel Burke; his brother, Louis Brown; his sister, Geraldine Mitchell; and two grandchildren. He was a chief warrant army officer and lived in El Paso for 28 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

Cramer, Frederick J.
86, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 18, 2000). Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Kastor-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery in Camden, N.J. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, and his children, Kathie Cramer, Steve Cramer and Patricia Wood. He was an Army major. He lived in El Paso for 42 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

Canal, Jesus De La
87, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Maria; his daughters, Alma de Anda, Myrna De La Canal and Cynthia De La Canal; his sons, Jesus De La Canal and Jesus Edgar De La Canal; his brother, Alberto De La Canal; his sister, Margarita De La Canal De Cardoza; and 12 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a mechanic and lived in El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

Lane, Daniel James
43, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 16, 2000). Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Monday in First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia; his son, James Daniel Lane; his father, Robert C. Lane; his brothers, Bob J. Lane and David L. Lane; and his sisters, Linda M. Canfield and Clarann Lane Estrada. He installed sprinklers and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

McFarland, Doris M.
81, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 17, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. She was a homemaker and a golfer with the Fort Bliss Women=s League and lived in El Paso for 30 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

Medina, Marcos M.
28, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 18, 2000). 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 11 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Raymond Medina, Kevin Medina, Matthew Medina and Jonathan Medina; his daughter, Kathy Medina; his father, Jesus Medina; his brother, Jesus Medina Jr.; and his sister, Maribel Medina. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

Ortega, Maria
78, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Pedro; her sons, Sergio Luis Ortega, Pedro Manuel Ortega, Mario Ortega, Jaime Ortega, Jose Angel Ortega and Francisco Ortega; her daughter, Rosa Maria Pulido; two sisters; 21 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Manuel Jesus Ortega, and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 16 years.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

Overton, Norman Leigh
71, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Willette; his daughters, Jacqueline Ann Hickenbottom, Desiree Leftwich, Judy Williams, Frances Mercado and Marilyn Fruit; two brothers; three sisters; and six grandchildren. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas Co. and was an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke=s United Methodist Church, 9915 Montwood, El Paso, TX 79925, or Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

Washington, Azzilee
80, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Patsy Williams and Lonell Faulks; her sister, Evalena Myers; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ewel Sr. She was a matron and worked for a telephone company. She was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Feb 20 2001

VERNON FLETCHER
82, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2001 in El Paso.He was a resident of El Paso for 45 years. Mr. Bowker was a retired employee for Hotel Dieu Hospital. He is survived by his son, George V. Bowker. Daughters, Ruth Fick, Judy McCain and Joan Ames. 12 Grandchildren. 9 Great Grand children. Sister: Dorothy Gigliotti. Funeral Services will be held in Bath, New York. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

CARREJO, ALFONSO G.
75, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2001 in a local hospital. Resident of El Paso for 30 years. He was a Tailor for 35 years. Survived by brother Jesus Carrejo and sisters Guadalupe Carrejo, Maria A. Yapor and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Carrejo will lie in state Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 12:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

CISNEROZ, RAUL "SMOODY" C.
62, of La Mesa, NM. Died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001 in Las Cruces. A visitation will be held from 6 to 7 PM Thursday, Feb. 2, 2001 at San Jose Catholic Church in Las Mesa, NM. where a prayer vigil to follow at 7 PM. The funeral mass will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 also at San Jose. Rite of Committal will be at the La Mesa Cemetery. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces, NM. (505) 562-2419.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

ENCINAS, FRANCISCO F.
84, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2001 in a local hospital. Longtime resident of El Paso. Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the VFW. He was a WWII Army Veteran and he retired from Ft. Bliss Civil Service after 34 years of service. He received the American Theater Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 5 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, Purple Heart and 3 Overseas Service Bars. Preceded in death by sister Elena Encinas Villareal. Survived by wife Elvira Encinas of 57 years, son Frank Encinas, Jr., daughter Christina Sanchez and husband Jesus, grandchildren Tina Marie Koziolek, Brian A. Encinas; and Francisco Encinas III, great grandchild Alex C. Encinas, nephews and nieces Mauricio, Daniel, Nena, and Licha Montes, Arturo and Ruth Ontiveros, Rosario, Isabel, David, Manuel, Jesus, Esteban and Linda Villareal. Mr. Encinas will lie in state Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 9:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

GLENN, LYLA
a resident of El Paso for fifty years passed away February 5, 2001 in Anahiem, California. She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Gallaway, three grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Internment at Restlawn Cemetery, El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

GODINEZ JOSE "GRAMPA" L., SR.
age 87 of Las Cruces and formerly of El Paso, TX died Monday, February 19, 2001 at Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Godinez was born on Sept. 9, 1913 in Parroquia De San Miguel DE Leon, Mexico to Sebastian and Epifania Rangel Godinez. He is survived by his wife Linda B. Godinez. Sons, Jody Godinez and wife Linda of El Paso, TX. and Pat Godinez and wife Michelle of Hermiston, OR. Daughters, Ida Townley and husband Ed of Las Cruces and Rosa Logsdon and husband Leon of Dallas, TX. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001 at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral Service's will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Hondo Pass in El Paso, TX. Burial will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM. 505- 526-2419.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

HERRERA, ARTURO NATIVIDAD
82, passed away Friday, February 16, 2001. He had been a lifelong El Paso resident. Preceded in death by his parents Arturo Herrera, Sr. and Amalia Natividad Herrera; sisters Socorro Carrera and Hermelinda Duran. Survivors include brothers Greg, Salvador, Andres and Frank Herrera; 13 daughters; 7 sons; 35 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren. Visitation will begin Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM with rosary at 7:00 PM at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Fr. Pablo Mata officiating. Burial will be private.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

HULSE, VIRGINIA
92, passed away Friday February 16, 2001. She had been a resident of El Paso for 32 years. She was a retired school teacher from Coronado High School. Survivors include her many friends especially Felipe and Gloria Gaytan and family. Memorial services are planned for Thursday 2:00 PM at Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home with Rev. C.M. Larranaga officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery, Ft. Worth, Texas.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

LEININGER, HAROLD VERNON
75, born June 18, 1925 passed away Sunday, February 18, 2001. Mr. Leininger had a distinguished career with the Food and Drug Administration, being cited in Who's Who in the Midwest and Who's Who in the Southwest. He was a member of Saint Albans Episcopal Church and was admired and loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Virginia (Pearce) Packert, son Harold V. Leininger, grandson Steven Leininger and three great grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

MARKS, FLORA S.
85, of El Paso died Saturday, February 10, 2001. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Her husband, Dr. M.I. Marks Jr., preceded her in death. Survivors include her son Mike, his wife Linda and their children Michael Jr. and Nicole. Roger Marks and his children Molly and Ryan also survive her. The Marks family would like to thank the staffs of the Grand Court, Dr. Ragene Rivera's office, and La Mariposa Hospice for their help through this difficult time. Private services were held with burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice, 2001 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902 or to your favorite charity.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

PIDGEON, JANET EMILY WYATT
85 of El Paso died Sunday, February 18, 2001. Janet was born in London, England May 2, 1915. She was a loving wife, school teacher (Masters Degree in English), friend, active member at Highland Presbyterian Church, Jolly Elders, and the Friendship Club at St. Lukes Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband CPT Donald F. Pidgeon. Survivors include two adopted sons Clint and Alan, foster daughter Martha Baker and sister Marjorie Bonney. Funeral Service will be held at Highland Presbyterian Church on Thursday, February 22nd, 2001 at 1:00 PM. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Highland Presbyterian Church at 751-7709 or contact her guardians - Karen and Michael Whitfield at 821-8406. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home Central, 3839 Montana Ave.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

RAMOS, PAZ B.
93, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso. She was co-owner of Ramos Market for over 40 years with her late husband. Member of the Via Crucis Prayer Group at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Preceded in death by husband Enrique Ramos, and son Enrique Ramos, Jr., and great grandson Joshua Ramos, great granddaughter Sarah Vanessa Murray. Survived by sons Raul Ramos and Ricardo Ramos, daughters Guadalupe Martinez, Rosario Gorman, 14 grandchildren, 11 great grand children, brothers Vidal Borrego, Rafael Borrego, sisters Francisca Perez, Isabel Madrigal, Maria Luisa Vasquez, Herminia Fuentes, and Carmen B. Ward. Mrs. Ramos will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Thursday at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 9:30 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

RODRIGUEZ, SGT RAFAEL OLVERA
30 January 1978 - 12 February 2001. SGT Rafael Olvera Rodriguez was born in Juarez, Mexico on 30 January. He graduated from Riverside High School where he played football and dreamed of becoming a General in the Army. He enlisted in the Army on 6 August 1998. SGT Olvera served the Army with the 2d Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. An Artilleryman by trade, he was assigned to Bravo Battery as a M119A1 cannon crewmember. Noted for his exceptional performance and unwavering professionalism, SGT Olvera was later selected to be the Battalion Operations Officer's Driver. He attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. SGT Olvera's military schooling includes Primary Leadership Development Course. He was also attending Hawaii Pacific University for his Criminal Justice Degree with aspirations to become a Texas State Trooper in his hometown. SGT Olvera's awards include the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. Undoubtedly, a role model at work, SGT Olvera frequently spoke of his passion for cars and love of his family. On 4 June 1998, SGT Olvera married his true love, Norma, in El Paso, Texas. A strong and passionate man, he filled his free time entertaining friends and family to bring those closest to him together. He was the oldest of three children and both his parents currently reside in El Paso, Texas. SGT Olvera is survived by his wife, Norma Olvera; his sister, Carmen; his brother, Jorge; and his parents, Rafael and Leticia Olvera. Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 AM Wednesday at Center Chapel #2. Burial in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

RUNKLE, LEONARD "RED"
79, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2001. He was an Air Force Pilot in WWII. He was in sales for 15 years. He started "Boys Concessions" and was the first to use "clubs earning money." Sun Bowl fans would see doctors, lawyers, and bankers working the stands to earn money for their clubs. The clubs had as many hawker boys as fans the first few years at the football games. He had the whole family, friends, and neighborhood making hot dogs, cotton candy, coffee and donuts at the Sun Bowl Parade. He started and coached Coldwell gray-y in all sports and coached 15 years for Little League Baseball. "NONE OF MY BOYS GOT INTO TROUBLE BECAUSE THEY WERE ALWAYS TOO BUSY." Red helped build the Coldwell Clubhouse and was always adding on to "Red's Junk Yard." He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. Owned Stuart Truck Equipment until his retirement, Red got interested in Model "T"s. He was a past member of the Horseless Carriage Club and the Model T Club locally. Red was past president of the National Model T Club of America for 2 years. He always had his group of Model T Fords and a LaFrance Fire Engine in the Sunbowl Parade. Survived by wife Doris of 59 years, sons David Runkle of Dallas, TX, and Jim Runkle and wife Martha from Albuquerque, NM, daughter Deanna Runkle-Dunlap, granddaughter Melinda Dunlap of Albuquerque, Jennifer and Michael Somuk from England, and great granddaughter Bailey Somuk. Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 12:30 P.M. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 3500 Pershing. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Fund or the Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa, Ste. 9, El Paso, TX 79902.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

THURMAN, KATHARINA "KATHY"
passed away Sunday, February 18, 2001. Shewas born and raised in March, Germany. She came to the U.S. and became a U.S. citizen and longtime businesswoman. She owned and operated Katharina'sBeauty Salons and later became a design consultant in a furniture andupholstery business with her husband. Kathy is survived by her husband, JessThurman; three children, John, Rusty and Jason; four grandchildren, sister, Resi Binder of March, Germany; numerous nephews, nieces and in-laws, including the families of Binder, Baumgartner and Kramhoellers; and also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Frances Thurman, Ed and Sandy Thurman and Steve and Judy Sandridge. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2001 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon and FutrellNortheast Chapel, 8817 Dyer. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Levi Price, Jr. officiating. Interment will bein Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund or charity of your choice.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

TURNER, JAMES EARL
a teacher at Wiggs Middle School, died Monday (Feb. 19, 2001). He was 46 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his mother, Paula Davis; his father, Harlan Turner; his son Matthew Turner; his daughter, Angela Turner, and his brother, David Turner. Visitation will be 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana with a funeral service at 6:00 p.m.
El Paso Times - Feb 21 2001

BALDWIN, PATRICIA ANNE,
67, passed away at a local hospital on February 18, 2001. Pat was born January 25, 1934 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She had been a resident of El Paso since 1954 when she moved here with her husband, John when he was stationed at William Beaumont Army Hospital. She graduated from El Paso Community College with a degree in Nursing in 1977. For several years she worked at Eastwood Hospital in the surgery department. She became a member of the El Paso Geneological Society serving in many areas including editor, President, and editor- emeritus of the quarterly newsletter the Rio Grande Researcher. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Christian Russ, her mother, Nellie Mae Woodlock, her husband, John Darrell Baldwin, her sisters, Wilma Ritter, Joyce Schuler, her brothers, Charles Russ, and David Russ. She was also preceded in death by her grandson Matthew A. McQuaid and son-in-law Douglas W. Paxton. She is survived by her daughters Deborah Lynn and husband Martin Smith of Farmington, New Mexico, Theresa Anne and husband Charles Soubie of Heber, Arizona, Rebekah Leigh Paxton of Midland, Texas, Cynthia Marie and husband Mark McQuaid of Boerne, Texas, and Natalie Eileen and husband Rey Cordero of El Paso, Texas. She is survived by 15 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. Visitation is from 4-9 pm, Thursday at Sunset Funeral Home- East. Funeral service will be at 12:45 pm, Friday at All Saints Episcopal Church. Interemnt will be at 2 pm, Friday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. The family requests that those wishing to honor Pat's memory may either send flowers or make donations in her name to the El Paso Genealogical Society c/o Peggy Gagnon, Treasurer EPGS, 1901 Pointe East, El Paso, TX 79936. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - Feb 22 2001

CROUT, EMMA JO
78, died on Tues., February 20, 2001 in her El Paso home. She was born in Athens, TX and graduated from North Texas State University. Mrs. Crout was a teacher and worked as an air traffic controller during World War II. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and the Daughters of the Nile. Mrs. Crout is survived by her husband of 54 years, O.A. Crout, and their five children; William Crout and Madeleine Hardt of El Paso, Joanne Crout of Albuquerque, NM, Mary Jane Mirdo of Memphis, TN and John Holland Crout of Guadalajara, Mex. She also leaves a sister, Mary Ruth Pence of Tyler, TX and brothers Jack and Jerry Holland of Athens, TX and Ben Holland of Bowie, TX. Mrs. Crout was the loving grandmother of seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Graveside service will be the same day at 2:30 PM, Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Officiating with be Rev. Dave Dineen. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice or International Myeloma Foundation 12650 Riverside Dr. Ste. 206, N. Hollywood, CA 91607-3412.
El Paso Times - Feb 22 2001

GALLEGOS, ARMANDO T.
81, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001 in a local hospital. The longtime resident of El Paso was a US Army Veteran of WWII, recipient of the Presidential Citation and the Victory Medal. He served in the China- Burma-India Theater of Operations. He was a member of the VFW Post #812 and the Paisano Lions Club. He retired from Phelps Dodge after 36 years of service. Survived by wife Guadalupe R. Gallegos, daughters Christine Gallegos and Angelina Gallegos. Mr. Gallegos will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Thursday at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 9:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Dr. Jack Bolton, Rafael Torres, Albert Martinez, Ed Neasom, Willie Villasenor and Dr. Juan Fitz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Adam Hernandez, Eddie Ramkowsky, Julio Vicario, Joe Jacques, James Duran, Joshua Torres, Ray Zwittag, Alfredo Vallejo, Esteban Parra and members of CBI-VA Amigo Basha. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, 1921 E. Yandell Dr., El Paso, TX 79903.
El Paso Times - Feb 22 2001

RANDALL DONALD CHESTER
passed away in El Paso, February 20, 2001. A resident of El Paso since 1982. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Anne, and children, Teresa Finken, Linda J. Randall, Mary Russell, Gregory Randall, and Genevieve Howe; and stepchildren Barbi Rakes, John Mark Rakes, Gayle Rakes, David Rakes and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Randall in 1999. Don was born in Michigan, November 20, 1921, graduated from Niles High School, and during WWII, served as a Clarinetist, 328th Air Force Band, and then was assigned the Army Command Headquarters at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. during WWII. He graduated from Michigan State in 1949 on the GI Bill, and worked in the paper and publishing industry in Baltimore and Chicago. He retired as El Paso District Outside Sales Rep for Prentice Hall in June 1988. Don is remembered by his children for passing on his talent for music, his love of camping and the outdoors, and of travel, driving and automobiles. His passion for fairness led him to serve on the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission, and to found the Clinton Iowa Interfaith-Interracial Council. His faith led him to serve in the Catholic Church's Vatican II Movement Finance Committee. In El Paso he served in the choir and in the establishment of St. Luke's Catholic Parish of El Paso. He enjoyed flying lessons, was an avid golfer, and continued to play his clarinet, accordion, and piano throughout his life. His passion for art bloomed in retirement. He was an officer of the El Paso Art Association, where he showed his oil paintings. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, February 23, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Parish, 930 East Redd Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, Texas 79923-3628.
El Paso Times - Feb 22 2001

ROBLES, CRUZ
95, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2001. Mrs. Robles was a longtime El Paso resident. She is survived by her daughter, Carmen R. Robles, six grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren, and her sisters, Asuncion, Preciliana, Maria, and Juana. She was a homemaker and a member of San Antonio Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at Martin Funeral Home East-Chapel on Thursday, February 22, 2001 from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. with a rosary at 7:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be held at San Jose Catholic Church on Friday, February 23. Interment will be at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 22 2001

RYE, ALBERT WILEY RYE, JR.,
45, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2001 in a local hospital. He was resident of El Paso since 1964. Mr. Rye is survived by his parents, Albert W. Rye, Sr. and Nora Jane Gurney. Brothers, Robert Rye and James Gurney. Sister, Pam K. Phillips. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home (Carolina). Funeral Service will be Friday at 11:45 a.m. at Bethany Christian Church with Pastor Daniel Feltner-Kapornyai officiating. Members of the church will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Christian Church Memorial Funds, 10453 Springwood, El Paso, Texas 79925. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332
El Paso Times - Feb 22 2001

VINCENT STEPHEN L.
died after a long illness on Friday February 16th. He lived life to it's fullest. Stephen was a highly decorated soldier and was awarded the Bronze Star for heroism. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous and was very active at the ARID Club. Stephen was a member of Santa Teresa Baptist Church and Solid Rock Ministries. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, February 24th, at the Santa Teresa Baptist Church. Donations in his name may be made to The ARID Club at 3327 Douglas Ave. 79903.
El Paso Times -Feb 22 2001

WAGNER, RUDY J.
69, passed away Monday, February 19, 2001. Mr. Wagner was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Army and later became a teacher in Austin High School. Survivors: wife, Mrs. barbara Wagner. Sons: Mark, Eric and Brett Wagner. grandchildren: Taylor, Drew and Zachery Wagner. Visitation willb e held at St. Raphael's Church Friday, from 9:15 Am to 9:45 AM. Fuenral Mass will start at 9:45 AM. Burial will follow in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be members of the family. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - Feb 22 2001

ALVAREZ, DELIA PORRAS
74, passed away Monday, February 19, 2001, in San Clemente, CA. Former resident of El Paso and was a computer operator at Mission Hospital at San Clemente, CA for 10 years. Preceded in death by sister Olga P. Martinez. Survived by George A. Alvarez, San Clemente, CA., brother Gilbert Porras, New Hall, CA, and sister Stella P. Reyes, Corpus Christi, TX. Mrs. Alvarez will lie in state Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Pallbearers Michael and Ernest Reyes, Dennis and John Martinez, Robert Alvarez Sr. and Robert Alvarez Jr. Burial in Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

CASTILLO, PEDRO MANUEL
63, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001. Visitation: 4-9 p.m., and rosary 7 p.m. Friday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME- EAST. Mass of the Resurrection: 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial: Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

JOHNSON, CAROL MALLOY
53, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso for 20 years. Mrs. Johnson traded her successful paralegal career for one as a wonderful loving wife and mother. Peace and love will be with her always as her spirit lives on in the memory of all who love her. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband Matt Johnson, son Matt Johnson III, brother William Padgett, brothers-in-law Christie B. Johnson and Scott P. Johnson, sister Karen Robbins, and sister-in-law Carol Weinberger. Visitation will be held Friday, February 23, 2001 from 6:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Interment will be held in Edgewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

Provencio De Martinez, Concepcion,
77, passed away Tuesday, February 20,2001, 2001. Survived by daughters Ana Arbogast, Inelda Hassin, and Nellie Ayala and sons Lupe Provencio, Ramon Provencio, Francisco Martinez, and Daniel Martinez and 16 grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, February 23, 2001 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Burial will be at 10:00 am, Saturday at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

McNEIL, JOYCE GRIMAUD HERNANDEZ
passed away Thursday, February 22, 2001, a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was the manager of a boutique clothing store. Joyce was a member of the American Legion, the Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks and of the Full Gospel Evangelical Temple. She was preceded in death by her son, Jack L. Wilson and is survived by her friend and fiance, Hugh Burford; 2 daughters, Robin Selmon and Leilani Aikman; mother, Mary M. Grimaud; brother, Kenneth Grimaud; 4 grandchildren, John Luis Wilson, Jason Towne, Amber Green and Taylor Aikman, and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel, 8817 Dyer. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. J.M. Washington officiating. Interment immediately following in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

MOUNSEY, SIDNEY RUTH BITTICKS
passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Mrs. Mounsey was preceded in death by her parents John and Mildred Bitticks, and sons Brandon Paul Holmes and Kevin W. Holmes. Mrs. Mounsey is survived by her husband Edward Mounsey, aunt Kathryn M. Koons, brothers John Bitticks, Carl Bitticks, Jerry Bitticks, sister, Grace Russell and grand children Kelsey Elizabeth Holmes and Connor Paul Holmes. Visitation will be held Friday, February 23, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West where rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Fr. Jose Velasquez officiating. Interment will be held at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

PARNELL, ALVIN FLOYD
passed away in El Paso on February 22, 2001. A resident of El Paso and Southern New Mexico since 1934. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 62 years, and his four children, Judith Ann and her husband David Chesser, Janet Gail and her husband Henry Waldrop, Donna Ruth and her husband Dennis Neessen and Stanley David Parnell and his wife Karen. Seven grandchildren, Carrie Johnson, Brad Chesser, Diane Carter, Kelli Deitch, Matthew Neessen, Andie and Taylor Parnell, eight great grandchildren, two brothers, Calvin and Dale Parnell and one sister, Wanda Miller. Alvin was born to Clarence and Ella Parnell in Anadarko, OK October 26, 1920, graduated from Hatch High School and was a fireman and locomotive engineer for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 47 years and 7 months. Alvin was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and served for 9 years as local chairman. Alvin also farmed in Anthony, NM for 45 years. He was a member of the Anthony Rangers, a member of Masonic Lodge 1111 and the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees. Funeral service will be Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. The service will be led by Yates Folk, a Minister from the Church of Christ in Anthony. Floyd "Red" Nelson will be the speaker. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be sent to the following: Hospice of El Paso, El Paso Alzheimer's Association, or the charity of your choice.
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

ROBINSON, BILLIE JOLENE
89, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001, in a local hospital. Longtime resident of El Paso and member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Fulton Robinson Sr. Survived by son Fulton Robinson, Jr., daughter Donna Stamp, grandchildren Donna Robinson-Diller, Lisa Lujan and Jill Cooper, great grandchildren Ben, Brandon and Brynna Diller, Lynette and Jennifer Lujan, and Hailey and Cheyenne Cooper. Mrs. Robinson will lie in state Friday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside Service will be held Saturday at 9:30 A.M. at Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

SMITH, MRS. MARY ELLEN
passed away Monday February 19, 2001, in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Smith Sr. Loving mother of Rev. Msgr Francis J. Smith Jr., P.A. and Frederick C. Smith (Ret. Chicago Police Department). Dear sister of Frederick (Linda) Polk, Joseph (Norma) Polk, Roseann Cochrane and the late Carl (late Laura) Polk. Recitation of the rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Concelebrated Mass of the resurrection will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

VILLA, SONIA M. (PULIDO)
40, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso and was employed at G.E.C.U. since 1989. Survived by sons David Pulido Jr. and Adrian Pulido, parents Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Villa, all of El Paso, brothers Pedro Villa Jr., Efrain Villa, both of El Paso, and Gilbert Villa, Washington, DC, sister Maria C. Aguilar, El Paso. Mrs. Villa will lie in state Friday from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 AM Saturday at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

Everard, Robert George,
85, mw 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2001 at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Silver City. bf Frates, Kevin Wayne, lf 9:30 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2001 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
El Paso Times - Feb 23 2001

ACOSTA, AMALIA
93, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2001 in El Paso. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Acosta was a retired seamstress. She is survived by her son Fernando Pena. Daughter, Carmen Isela Ramirez 5 Grandchildren and 3 great grand children. Brother, Guadalupe Acosta. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the rosary will be Saturday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral service will be Sunday at Hillcrest Chapel with time pending. Cremation services will be held. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home - West. 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

AKERS, MARY FRANCIS
(nee Bussing) passed away the morning of February 19 2001 in her home at age 64. Mrs. Akers is survived by her husband, Marvin, of their El Paso home; sons Lewis and John Akers of Santa Ana, CA; brother George Bussing and his wife Colleen of Alamogordo, NM; and several brothers and sisters in law; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home on Sunday, February 25, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 26, 2001 at the Douglas Street Latter Day Saint Chapel with Bishop Ron Zuniga officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Mrs. Akers was born November 15, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Gladys Melba Bussing (nee Rupkey) and Elmer John Bussing. She was raised predominately in Tempe, AZ where she attended Arizona State University graduating with a Bachelor of Elementary Education Degree in 1958. She and Marvin Akers were joined in holy matrimony, April 22, 1962 in Tempe, AZ. Mrs. Akers enjoyed a teaching career in various Arizona elementary schools, and earned a Masters of Education from Lamar University in 1972. She was a homemaker for 40 years. Her husband, Marvin's construction engineering career took the Akers family to locations in California, Idaho, New Jersey, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Canada. Upon Mr. Akers retirement, the Akers settled in El Paso, the family home of Mrs. Akers father's family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Elmer Bussing. Mrs. Akers paternal grandparents, George H. and Mary F. Bussing were residents of El Paso having settled here in 1913 and raised five children. Her grandfather was assistant superintendent of the Mexican Northwestern Railway in the early 1900's and was part of much of El Paso and Juarez history.
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

Aspera, Eduardo C.
72, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001 in a local hospital after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and member of the Catholic Church. He was a Korean War Veteran and retired from Ft. Bliss Civil Service and the Ysleta Independent School District. He is survived by his wife Yolanda C. Aspera of 45 years, sons Edward Aspera Jr. (Kimberly), Daniel D. Aspera, daughter Barbara A. Ochoa (Manny). He was the proud grandfather of Luis Angel, Sarah Ann Martinez, Isabelle Ann and Brandelyn Aspera, brother Daniel Aspera from Klamath Falls, OR. He was an active member in the community serving as Past Cub Scout Master Cedar Grove Pack #57, PTA President of Riverside High School, Ysleta Lions Club, VFW Post #05615, and the El Paso Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. Mr. Aspera will lie in state Sunday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Sunday at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:15 A.M. at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Jude Childrens Hospital in Memphis, TN or the charity of your choice.
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

BARBERAN, ALICIA S.
69 passed away Thursday February 22, 2001 in a local hospital. She had been a long time resident of El Paso. She was employed by Farah Manufacturing for 35 years and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Barberan was preceded in death by her husband Hector Barberan. Survivors. Sons: Robert D. Barberan, Paul Barberan and Freddie Barberan. Daughters: Alice Davidson and Sonia Rodriguez. 9 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Brothers: Humberto A. Saenz, Oscar A. Saenz, Alonzo Saenz, Antonio Saenz and Gilbert Saenz. Sister Armida Saenz de Escorza. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Recitation of the rosary will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest chapel. Funeral mass will be Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. at Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Robert D. Barberan, Paul Barberan, Freddie Barberan Sr., Freddie Barberan Jr., Samuel Calderon and Joshua Barberan. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

BOWDEN, JEFFREY MARK
38, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001. He was a resident of El Paso since 1967. Mr. Bowden was an insurance agent - Mark Bowden Insurance Agency with Farmers Insurance. He was also a Coronado High School graduate. Mr. Bowden did charity work every year for Reach For A Star. Survived by his wife, Shirlyn Bowden, sons Joshua Marcus Bowden of Colorado Springs, Co., Johnny Maxwell Bowden of El Paso, TX., daughters Brandice Deane Luthro of El Paso, TX., Rachael Nicole Bowden of Colorado Springs, CO., parents John and Karol Bowden and Alice Bowden, brothers John Michael Bowden of Plano, Texas, James Mitchell Bowden of Wichita, KS, paternal grandmother Ann Gilliam Stewart of East Camden, Arkansas, and Lois McCall of Bearden, Arkansas. Memorial service will be held Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 4:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Reach For A Star, 4120 Rio Bravo Drive El Paso, Texas 79902.
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

CHAVEZ, JUANA S.
45, passed away Feb. 22, 2001. She is survived by her parents, Fernando and Antonia Corona; daughters, Lorraine Chavez and Michelle Torres; grandsons, Robert Lopez and Adam Carmona; husband, Cesar Cubero; sisters, Martha Lucero and Eddie and Sally Garcia and Mike; brothers, Roger and Raul Corona; several nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and pet Roxy. Visitation will be on Monday Feb. 26, 2001 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

COOK, MARION DANIEL JR.,
of Las Cruces, N.M. died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001 at Getz Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 10:00 AM on Monday, Feb. 26, 2001 also at Getz Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2:00 PM also on Monday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces, N.M. (505) 526-2419.
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

FLORES, JESUS ADRIAN
17, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001 in El Paso. He was a resident of El Paso for 3 years and was a former resident of Deming, New Mexico. Adrian was a student at Coronado High School. He is survived by his parents, Jesus Antonio Flores and Rosa Maria Flores. Sister, Monica Teresa Flores. Maternal grandparents, Margarita and Refugio Castanon. Paternal grandfather, Ramon Flores. Uncles, Oscar Castanon, David Castanon, Guillermo Gutierrez, Rudy Aguirre, Ramon Flores, Francisco Flores, Pat Currens, Martin Flores, Manuel Vasquez, Ray Verastegi and Ruben Gonzalez. Aunts, Carmen Gutierrez, Leticia Currens, Carmen Castanon, Becky Castanon, Blanca Vasquez, Yvonne Aguirre and Maria Flores. A host of cousins. Visitation was held Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary was held Friday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral mass will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. We love you and we will miss you always, your family. Interment will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-WEST. 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

Gillespie, Thelma May McKinney
passed away February 7, 2001, in Canon City, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack M. Gillespie, and her parents, Albert Sidney and Grace Stovall McKinney. She is survived by 5 children, Sidney R. Gillespie and wife Mary Lou of Arkansas, Fred W. Gillespie and wife Ann of San Marcos, Texas, Leona A. Kelly and husband Jim of Boise, Idaho, Janette F. Martin and husband Bob of Canon City, CO., Jack C. Gillespie and wife Terri of Ruidoso, N.M., 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Mrs. Gillespie was a native and long time resident of El Paso. She loved her family, church, and Texas. She was cremated on Feb. 12, 2001 in Canon City, CO. Committal memorial service will be at 9:00 AM Sat. at St. Christopher Episcopal Church in El Paso. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church., 300 Riverside Drive.
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

JUAREZ, ROBERTO C.
88, passed away Thursday February 22, 2001 in El Paso. Mr. Juarez was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a retired truckdriver having worked for El Paso Brick Co. Mr. Juarez was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during WWII. He participated in the Middle Eastern Theatre where he served in the Medical Corp. He is survived by his wife: Socorro Juarez, sons: Roberto M. Juarez Jr., Alfredo M. Juarez, and Carlos M. Juarez. Daughters: Maria Elena Delgadillo and Evangelina Juarez. 12 Grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Brothers: Ramon C. Juarez, Daniel E. Juarez and Roman C. Juarez. Sisters: Petra Rodriguez. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral mass will be Monday at 11:15 at St Jude Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-WEST, 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

LUDWIG, GUS ALFRED
born June 15, 1913, came to rest on Tuesday February 20, 2001. Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mr. Ludwig lived in El Paso for 86 years. A devout Catholic and current member of Roger Bacon Seminary, he served on the Building Committee for St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mr. Ludwig worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 48 years, serving as the local chairman and chief negotiator for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Blacksmiths. His family was the ultimate joy of his life; his spirit will continue to live on in all who loved him. Mr. Ludwig is survived by Blanche, his beloved wife of 60 years, by his children Gloria and Russell Banister, Robert and Irma Ludwig, and Elizabeth and Robert Lashus; his grandchildren Brad, Denise, Brandon, and Elizabeth Banister, Alexis and Anndreya Ludwig, and Kevin, Jennifer, and Jeanne Lashus; and great- grandchildren Christian, Justin, and Russell Banister. He is also survived by his brother William Ludwig, his sisters Bertha Backer, Peggy Castle and husband Albert Nell Mindmoeller, Ann Sylvester, and sister- in-law Dora Ludwig, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Sunday, February 25, with Rosary Service at 5:30 p.m. at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. The Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2001, at St. Raphael's Parish with Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of VNA, Circle of Hope, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79923.
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

Rodriguez, Estella M.
73, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001 in Big Springs, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Smeltertown and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs, Rodriguez was employed at R.E. Thomason General Hospital prior to her retirement. She is survived by her sons, Rodolfo Rodriguez and Fernando J. Rodriguez. Daughters Ramona Rodriguez, Ida Colin and Yolanda R. Reyes. 7 Grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Raymond Reyes, Francisco Mesa, Rodolfo M. Rodriguez, Joseph Moreno, Chris Reyes, John Chavez, Ricky Miranda and Patrick Sanchez Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodolfo Rodriguez and Fernando J. Rodriguez. Interment will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-WEST 5054 Doniphan Dr 587-0202.
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

Torres, Alejandro
49, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a longtime resident and a longtime construction worker for the El Paso area. Survived by mother Margarita Alvarez, sons Gilberto Torres, Alejandro Torres, Jr., and Jesus Torres, daughter Lorena Torres, grandchildren Julian Torres, Isaias Torres, Mikaela Torres, Gilberto Torres, Jr., Alejandra Torres, Giovanni Torres, Aimee Navarro, Iliana Ruiz and Jesus Torres Jr., brother Alfonso Alvarez and sister Patricia Alvarez. Mr. Torres will lie in state Sunday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held Sunday at 6:30 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

WEIR, RICHARD P.,
(RET) SFC. USA, 84, passed away February 19, 2001. Survivors include his wife: Caroline Weir; sons, Steven, Joseph and Richard Weir; daughter, Jacqueline Eggering; two sisters; ten grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Graveside service will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to SUNSET FUNERAL HOME - NORTHEAST.
El Paso Times - Feb 24 2001

NEELY, FAYE C.
69, passed away Feb. 23 2001 in a local hospital. Mrs. Neely was a resident of El Paso for 40 years and was an executive secretary for the R.E. McKee Construction Co. Inc. "Faye was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother was well as a highly accomplished caftperson. Faye particularly enjoyed ceramics and weaving." She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Neely, Jr., her son; Charles Tipton, and her parents; Herman and Nelda Charles. She is survived by her daughters; Judy Sotelo, Waco, TX., Judy Dew, Austin, TX., Linda Frezell, Dothan, Ala., Tricia Lund, Grand Canyon, AZ., Marsha Lucas, Placitas, N.M., her son; Larry Tipton, Brookline, Mass., her grandchildren; Jerry Prater, Atlanta GA., Brian Prater, Atlanta GA., Ronnie Prater, Waco, TX., Carla Rene, Maryland, Cody Tipton, Brookline, Mass., her sister; Rheda Amoroso, Joplin, MS., and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 6:30 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held on Monday Feb. 26 at 3:00 p.m. at Restlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Feb 25 2001

SHUMATE, REBA E.
70, passed away Friday, Feb 16, 2001. Visitation: 9-12 p.m., Monday. Funeral service: 12 p.m., Monday, Sunset Funeral Home - East. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 25 2001

ESPARZA, MANUELA A.
beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great- grandmother, passed away in a local hospital February 24, 2001. Mrs. Esparza was a homemaker and a long time resident of Ft. Hancock. She is survived by her sons Jesus, Reymundo, Benito, Angel, and Antonio Esparza. She was preceded in death by her husband Crespin and son Francisco Esparza. Her daughters, Beatriz Jimenez, Elvira Esparza, and Rosalia Herrera. Mrs. Esparza has 34 grandchildren and 34 great-grand children as well as 2 great-great-granchildren. Her brothers, Raymundo Gaytan of Los Angeles, California and Alfredo Anaya of El Paso. She is also survived by five sisters, Aurora Lopez of El Paso, Esperanza Mendoza of El Paso, Josefina Montes of El Paso, Adela Morales of Los Angeles and Lucila Mendoza of Los Angeles. Visitation for Mrs. Esparza will be at Martin Funeral Home East Chapel on Monday, February 26, 2001, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. in Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Ft. Hancock. Burial will follow at Ft. Hancock Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Manuel Jimenez Jr., Carlo Rene Herrera, Tony Esparza Jr., Roland Esparza, Richard Mark Esparza, Franciso Esparza Jr., Roberto Esparza, and Ted Anthony Esparza.
El Paso Times - Feb 26 2001

COX, YVETTE ALVARADO
32, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Jerrell Preston Cox; parents, Roberto and Yolanda Alvarado; brother, Robert Alvarado, Jr. and sister, Joanne Garcia. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with the Rosary Service at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 9:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
El Paso Times - Feb 26 2001

CRUZ, ARMANDO
39, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. and Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST. Mass: 10 a.m., Tuesday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 26 2001

JOHNSON, EVELYN I.,
72, passed away Friday, February 23, 2001. She was a former resident of El Paso. She is preceded in death by her husband, George B. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her son, Curt Johnson and his wife, Jacqueline Johnson. Visitation will be held Monday, February 26th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Futrell Funeral Home, 201 E. Yandell. Graveside service will be on Tuesday, February 27th at 10 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 26 2001

RATLIFF, "NACHA"
67, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso since 1950, and was a member of Van Horn's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Warren F. Ratliff; sons, Robert John Ward, Jr., Patrick Anthony Ward, and Randy Ratliff; daughter Melody Dominguez; 7 grandchildren; brother, Carmen Escajeda; sisters, Aurora Rodriguez and Carmelita Hamblin. Visitation will be on Monday, February 26, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary Service at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-West. Scripture Service will be on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-West Chapel. Burial at Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa, NM.
El Paso Times - Feb 26 2001

TORRES, JOSE REYES
72, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at his residence. Mr. Torres was a truck driver and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: wife, Rosalia G. Torres. Son, Juan Gutierrez. Daughters: Patricia Wisnasky from Ft. Lewis, Washington, Maria Esther Sosa and Angelica Warren. Brothers: Manuel Torres, Salvador Torres and Juan Torres. Sisters, Antonia Marquez and Leonor Castro. Four grandsons, four granddaughters and 3 great-grand children. Several nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held Monday, February 26, 2001 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Christian conference will start at 6:00 PM. Burial wil be held Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers: Salvador Torres, Juan Torres, Francisco Torres, Rogelio Esparza, Daniel Sosa and Alberto Sosa. Funeral arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St., El Paso, Texas 79901. 915-532-1856.
El Paso Times - Feb 26 2001

BRUNNER, GEORGE NEWCOMB
92, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2001, a lifelong resident of El Paso. He was the son of the late Dr. George and Bessie Brunner and grandson of the late Judge Simon Newcomb. He attended the University of Colorado and Texas College of the Mines and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Masonic Lodge #1111 AF&AM, El Paso Scottish Rite Bodies, York Rite and El Maida Shrine. He was Former County Democratic Chairman, S.W. Petroleum Credit Association past president, Society of Certified Consumer Credit Executives past president, Major in the Texas State Guard. George retired from Chevron Oil Company after 36 years as Regional Credit Manager. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Florence Groshelder Brunner; 1 son and daughter-in-law, George N. and Thalia Brunner, Jr. of Houston; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Johnny M. Black; grandchildren, Karen Brunner, Karl Brunner, John Black and Carl Black and his wife, Michelle; 1 sister, Alice Lockhart and 2 nephews, George and William Lockhart. Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 28th at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. George Rogers and Fraternity Masonic Lodge officiating.
El Paso Times - Feb 27 2001

CHAVIRA, MANUEL H. "PAPA GUERO"
84, passed away on Saturday, February 24,2001 2001. He was a resident of El Paso since 1956, and was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Josefa Chavira; son, Jesus M. Chavira; daughters, Rosa E. Martin and husband, Ricardo, Anna C. Lerma and husband Rudy, and Josefina Cisneros and husband, Robert; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and sister, Martina Chavira. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the rosary service at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Funeral mass will be on Thursday, March 1, 2001 at 12 noon at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Pallbearers, Jesus M. Chavira, Ricardo Martin Jr., Juan Martin, Robert Cisneros Jr., Sam Martin, Adrian Rodriguez, Rudy Lerma, and Robert Cisneros Sr. Honorary pallbearers, Ricardo Martin, Sr. Burial at Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 27 2001

DAVIS, FANNIE MARIE
82, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001. Resident of El Paso since 1969 and was a Beautician for 10 years. Survived by daughters Sue Cox, El Paso, Donna Thomas, Rio Vista, TX and Margo Cisco, Rio Rancho, NM, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and a very devoted and loving friend Bill Kryzak. Funeral services will be private. Manuel B. Elizondo, 89, passed away Saturday February 24, 2001. He had been a long time resident of El Paso. He was a member of the Catholic Church and had worked for many years as a chef for Gillespies Steak House. Survivors wife Mrs. Luz Elizondo. Sons: Erasmo Martinez, Luis Elizondo, Manuel Elizondo Jr., Javier Elizondo, Raymundo Elizondo and Antonio Elizondo. Daughters: Alicia Rodriguez, Elena Castaneda, Yolanda Aldaz, Maria Zambrano, Patricia Jurado and Alicia Lucero. 35 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Recitation of the rosary will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest chapel. Funeral mass will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina, 598-3332.
El Paso Times - Feb 27 2001

EPPERSON, REV. HERFF EDWARD
70, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001. He was born in El Paso, Texas and served in the U.S. Navy Seabees from 1950 to 1954. Brother Herff pastored churches throughout Texas for 40 years including being Pastor of McCombs Baptist Church for 18 years. After retirement, he became a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. Mr. Epperson was preceded in death by his parents, C.B. and Jessie Epperson and 3 sisters and is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marlene Epperson; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Lisa Epperson of Midland, TX, John and Melissa Epperson of El Paso; daughter, Sharee Epperson of Ft. Worth, TX; 4 grandchildren, Courtney, Nathan, James and Steven Epperson. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel, 8817 Dyer. Funeral Service will be 12 noon Wednesday at Mt. View Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Ditmore officiating. Interment immediately following in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Feb 27 2001

GUTIERREZ, CELIA
93, passed away Friday, February 23, 2001 in Houston, TX. She had been a lifelong El Paso resident and a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband Frank Gutierrez. Survivors include her "son and daughter" Manny & Bobbi Sanchez of Houston, TX; "granddaughter" Melissa Sullivan; nephews Mauricio & Pepe Gutierrez all of El Paso. Visitation will be Wednesday 11:30 a.m. with funeral services at 1:30 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. RONALD ROY HEINEMAN of Culver, Indiana passed away on February 23, 2001 at his brother's home in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on November 19, 1944 to Kenneth R. and Annie Laurie Heinemnan in El Paso, Texas. He was married to Sharon Clinch on August 26, 1967. Nr. Heineman is survived by his wife, Sharon of Culver, Indiana; a daughter, Laurie Lee McCullar and her husband, Barry of Albany, TX; and a son, Ronald Tye and wife, Jennifer of San Angelo, TX; father, Kenneth R. Heineman and brother Kenneth H. Heineman, both of Rogers, AR; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Knippa, Texas with burial to follow in the Knippa Cemetery. Rev. Daryl Knox will officiate.
El Paso Times - Feb 27 2001

HOGG, GEORGE HARRIS
84, passed away Saturday February 24, 2001, a resident of El Paso since 1975. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a barber for Republic Studios in Hollywood, CA. Mr. Hogg served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn W. Hogg on January 10, 2001 and is survived by his 2 sisters, Viola Patrick of FL and Emily Nicholson of CA; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel, 8817 Dyer. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Pastor Sam Binswanger officiating.
El Paso Times - Feb 27 2001

MARTINEZ JOHNNY (JUAN) SR.,
was a life long resident of El Paso and was retired from the trucking industry, passed away Feb. 24, 2001. He is survived by his wife Laura S. Martinez and children Irma (Ray) Trujillo, Sally (Tony) Garcia, Mary Lou Martinez, and Johnny (Araceli) Martinez Jr. Grandchildren Johnny Martinez III, Laura Michelle (Mario) Chavez, Laurarae (Gilbert) Limas, Michael Anthony Garcia, Laura Antionette Garcia, Veronica Martinez and Joanna Martinez, Great -Grandchildren Brytni Nicole and Mario Chavez, Alexis and Rene Martinez and daughter -in-law Hortencia (Al) Chaparro. Pallbearers will be Michael Anthony Garcia, Mario Chavez, Gilbert Limas, Rey Cortez, Gilbert Chavez, Larry Stelley. Honorary Pallbearers Johnny Martinez III, Eduardo Cortez, Ernesto and Luis Cortez, Robert, Raymond and Ruben Cortez, Al Chaparro, Javier Mendez, Alton Stelley, Hector Muniz, John Leasure, Jimmy Medina, Herman Galindo, Gilbert Amparan, Edmond Beaudoin and John Bundren, Xavier Perez, Albert Valenzuela, Rudolph Maidman. Funeral Mass will be held Thurs., March 1, 2001 at 11:30 am at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Burial at Evergreen East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3638, El Paso Texas 79923- 3628 or The Melanoma Research Foundation 23704-5 El Toro Rd., #206 Lake Forest, CA 92630.
El Paso Times - Feb 27 2001

OCHOA, TOMASA DIAZ
88, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eliseo & Concepcion B. Diaz. She is survived by her husband, Jose I. ochoa, her sons, Jaime Ochoa, Rogelio Ochoa and Juan Ochoa, her daughters, margarita Maldonado, Maria de la Luz Gonzalez, Hortencia Meza, Leonor Loth, Maria de Rayo Rodriguez, Esther Oechsner and Ludivina Horlebein, 39 grandchildren and several great- and great, great- grand children. Visitation will be held today from 4-9 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home- East. Mass of the Resurrection will be said Wednesday. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. She was a homemaker and 28-year resident of El Paso. her family notes her greatest accomplishment was raising ten healthy kids during hard times. Arrangements by: Sunset FuneralHome-East.
El Paso Times - Feb 27 2001

CASTILLO, JUANITA
67, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001 in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Castillo was a homemaker and member of St. Ignatius Parish. Survivors: Sons, Genaro Pichardo and Sergio Castillo. Daughters: Marisela Reina, Leticia Castillo and Bertha Correa. Twenty one grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 28, 2001 in San Jose Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Praying of the Rosary will start at 6:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen East Cemetery after mass. Funeral arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home. Fannie Marie Davis, 82, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001. Resident of El Paso since 1969 and was a Beautician for 10 years. Survived by daughters Sue Cox, El Paso, Donna Thomas, Rio Vista, TX and Margo Cisco, Rio Rancho, NM, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and a very devoted and loving friend Bill Kryzak. Funeral services will be private. pu,logol,7 2650
El Paso Times - Feb 28 2001

DeVore, Jerry Thomas
78, of Santa Teresa, NM, passed away at his residence Thursday, February 22, 2001. Mr. DeVore was born to Fred and Novella Bell DeVore on September 27, 1922, in Breckenridge, TX. In 1947, he married Jean Lee Moore in Snyder, TX. Mr. DeVore worked 42 years as a trainmaster for Union Pacific Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Jean DeVore, and son, Jerry Udell DeVore both of the family home; daughter, Resa Jean Johnson of El Paso, TX; son, Douglas Matthew DeVore of Santa Teresa, NM; grandchildren, Cassie and Lexi Johnson, Kaitlan, Rebecca and Christina DeVore. At his request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 1, '01 at the family home. A reception for family and friends will be held following the service. Arrangements are with Graham Mortuary and Mesilla Valley Crematory, 555 West Amador, Las Cruces, NM 88005.
El Paso Times - Feb 28 2001

DURAN, ROBERTO
19, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2001. He was a resident of San Elizario and a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors Parents: Jose and Martha Duran. Brothers: Jose Duran, Jr. (Wife) Evelyn and Isaac Duran. Sister: Amanda Duran. Also survived by Paternal Grandparents: Arturo and Ernestina Duran. Maternal Grandparents: Carlos and Ignacia Payan and nephew Erik and niece Aspen Duran. Visitations will be Wednesday from 2 to 9 pm with Rosary said at 7:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 10:00 am Thursday at San Elizario Catholic Church. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. A life of trying situations couldn't stop you from smiling. You touched the hearts of even those with hearts of stone. We hope they will learn from you. Arrangements Entrusted To Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. pu,logol,16 3290
El Paso Times - Feb 28 2001

LOPEZ, DOLORES G.
80, passed away Monday, February 26, 2001 in El Paso. "Lola" had been a resident of El Paso for 37 years and was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas R. Lopez, son, Robert G. Lopez and wife, Alice and Fredrick Lopez. Daughter, JoAnne Silva and husband Martin. Grandchildren, Daniel Lopez, James and Cristina Silva, Nick Phillips and Michelle Lopez. Brother, Arnuo Gutierrez and sister, Angela Rodriguez. Visitation will be Thursday, March 1, 2001 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home- Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday March 2, 2001 at 12 noon at St. Jude Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - WEST. 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202
El Paso Times - Feb 28 2001

Lea Proper, Golda
94, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2001 in El Paso, Texas. She was a 15 year resident of El Paso. Mrs. Proper is survived by her daughters Lilian Tompkins, Francis Blair, and Lorena Moore; nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held March 6, 2001 in Ackron, Ohio under the direction of Eckerd-Baldwin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Ackron, Ohio. El Paso arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-West. IT pu,logol,16 3302
El Paso Times - Feb 28 2001

STEINFELS-SPERO, VIRGINIA F.
passed away at an El Paso hospital, February 26, 2001. Virginia was a long time resident of Linden, New Jersey, a 35 year employee of Westinghouse Lamp Division, Bloomfield, New Jersey, a member of St. John the ApostleCatholic Church, Linden, New Jersey. She was particularly proud of her membership in the Golden Age Club, at the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center in Linden. She was born 10/12/1913, to Victor Steinfels and Rachalle Gilchrist Steinfels, at Elizabeth, New Jersey. Preceded in death by her parents Victor and Rachalle Steinfels, her husband Ralph Spero, brother, Victor Steinfels, sister Marie Lofquist, son, Charles E. White and granddaughter Deanna Giles Peyton. Virginia is survived by her sons, Robert A. White (wife Gloria) of El Paso, Texas, George F. White (wife Frances) of East Hanover, New Jersey and daughter Katherine Giles (husband Robert) of Washington, Illinois. 11 Grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, one sister, Alvina Foley (husband Robert) of Providence, Rhode Island, and brother, George Steinfels (wife Helen) of Milburn, New Jersey. A memorial mass will be held at St. Raphael Church at 6 P.M. Thursday, March 1st, 2001. pu,logol,7 2648
El Paso Times - Feb 28 2001

TOLE WILLIAM SR.,
born in El Paso, TX, November 22, 1919 and departed this life February 25, 2001, attended the Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy and served in the United States Army Air Corps as a bombardier after completion of Aviation Cadet Training where he was Wing Commander and President of the Cadet Honor Council. After WWII, he founded The Tole Company, Automotive Parts Wholesalers and Standard Auto Parts of El Paso, and was selected by General Motors Corp. to serve on their distributors council. In 1957, Mr. Tole was elected Potentate of El Maida Shrine Temple; becoming the youngest Potentate to hold that office after- which, he was elected Director of the Royal Order of Jesters. An active member at First Christian Church of El Paso, Mr. Tole was pleased to have many friends both there and at Montana Street Church of Christ. He enjoyed woodworking, aviation, nature, astronomy, the study of ancient civilizations and photography at which he won local and National contests. Preceded in death by Katherine Blanchard Tole, his wife of more than 58 years, William Tole is survived by his daughters Susan Buchholz of Eldorado, TX, Frances Pagel and Katherine Bridger of Houston, TX, his son Bill Clifton Tole of El Paso, TX and their spouses Walter Pagel, John Bridger, and Florence Tole. Loved by his Grandchildren, Laura Francis, Kevin Francis, Alex Bridger, Emily Bridger, Elliott Bridger and Campbell Tole, he will be fondly remembered for good times sbared with his nieces and nephews in the McFadden Family and the many friends he cherished. Visitation will be from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday, February 28th at Futrell Funeral Home Downtown Chapel. Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 1st at First Christian Church with Dr. Carol Vaccariello officiating. Private burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Hope Hospice and Shrine Burn Hospital c/o El Maida Shrine.
El Paso Times - Feb 28 2001