Simeon Hart
died at El Paso on the 19th of January 1874. He was born in New York, in 1816, distinguished himself as soldier in the Mexican war; married the daughter of a distinguished Mexican gentleman; and settled at El Paso. He was in the Confederate army, member of the Constitutional Convention of 1866, and was well known throughout his section. Contributed by June Tuck.
Galveston Daily News, Feb. 21, 1874

Crowther, Captain O.S.
lessee and manager of the Vendome hotel in this city, died suddenly at 5 p.m. yesterday. Captain Crowther had long been subject to attacks of rheumatism, generally in his knees and one ankle. For the past two or three weeks he has been confined to his bed. There seemed to be no ground for serious alarm, however, and it was expected that the captain would soon be out again. He had no physician till Sunday, when Dr. Race was called in. Dr. Race Says:
"I simply had a general talk with Captain Crowther and left him a prescription for his rheumatism. He seemed to have no other trouble at that time, and was cheerful and hopeful of soon getting on his feet. This (Monday) morning I was telephoned at 5:30 o'clock that Captain Crowther was dying. I found him suffering from acute heart failure. I called in Drs. Justice and Johnston, and everything we could do was done to keep up the action of the heart, but to no purpose." Deceased was 44 years old. He was born in Clinton, Wisconsin, but has been engaged in the hotel business in this part of the west for many years. He came to El Paso about two years ago, from Albuquerque, where he had been running the San Felipe hotel. Captain Crowther ran the Pierson hotel here for a time. Last February he leased the Vendome and has won much commendation by his management of that house. He leaves a wife and two little girls, one twelve years of age and the other three years. The news of Captain Crowther's death is received with universal sorrow. He was respected and loved by all who knew him. His death removes a good man and a good citizen. Captain Crowther is of record as a young man just beyond majority, when he joined the Thirty-Third Wisconsin regiment volunteers, Company F, as private "Oliver S. Crowther, August 19, 1862." He served his three years period of enlistment and was mustered out August 9, 1865 as seargent. He became a member of the G.A.R. of Emmet Crawford Post department of Texas September 15, 1887. Of him it may be said that he was too broad for bitterness and open hearted enough to have commanded the attention of the multitudes had he been moulded for flattery. He lived and now rests in his simple worth. The man of God who pronounces the eulogy today, and sends to the throne his Christian pleading will feel assured that he pleaded for one who already had entered on the score of "well done". The funeral will take place today at 2 p.m. from the Episcopal church. The remains will be buried in Concordia cemetery.
From Prescott, Arkansas newspaper

In memoriam - Whereas our comrade, Oliver S. Crowther, departed this life on the 6th day of January, A.D., 1888, surrounded by his friends, family and old comrades and at a time when he was just entering upon a prosperous career as a business man, on this distant frontier, we feel constrained to add another testimonial to the many already published to his worth as a man, to his devoted and amiable character as a husband, and to his great an good social qualities as a comrade.
Therefore, Be it resolved by Emmet Crawford Post No. 19, department of Texas, that in the untimely death of Captain Crowther the city of El Paso has lost one of its most estimable and progressive citizen, his family a kind and devoted father, and our post one of its most honored members.
Resolved II. That while we found him to be a man who was diligent and attentive to business, strictly honest, and sufficiently aggressive to succeed yet above all he was peculiarly noted for a gentle nature, amiability, devotion, to his family and his old comrades in the army, and becoming one of us in the infant struggles of our post he displayed an interest and activity in the post that augured well for present needs and future prospects.
Resolved III. That the heartfelt sympathy of Emmet Crawford Post be tendered to his widow in this her terrible bereavement together with a copy of these resolutions and that they be published in the daily papers of this city. Allen Blacker,
S. J. Bradley
S. C. Slade
Committee
El Paso Times, January 29, 1888

Edmund O'Brien
of El Paso, TX, aged 47 years, funeral service: Nagley & Lyons, death date: Jan 1, 1900, cause of death: consumption, burial site: Albany, New York.

The body of John H. Moore,
who died at 3118 Sacramento street Tuesday night, was sent to his former home at Simpson, Ill., last night. He had been in El Paso for some time. -
El Paso Times - March 30, 1917

The funeral of E.D. Angel,
who died in a local hospital Tuesday night, was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was made in Concordia cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 30, 1917

The funeral of First Sergeant William C. Crane,
of the supply company, Sixteenth United States infantry, who died Tuesday, was held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The body was sent to San Francisco for burial.
El Paso Times - March 30, 1917

The funeral of Sergeant James Honaker,
33 years old, of battery D, Eighth United States field artillery, who shot himself through the head with an army pistol Tuesday morning following a quarrel with a woman who told the police she was his wife, was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the quartermaster's department at Fort Bliss. Burial was made in Fort Bliss cemetery. His relatives live at Gardeners, Va.
El Paso Times - March 30, 1917

Wagoner Richard M. Schuler,
24 years old, of the supply company, Twenty-third infantry, died yesterday at the Fort Bliss base hospital from pneumonia. Funeral arragements have not been made pending word from his relatives. -
El Paso Times - March 30, 1917

Wagoner William Carver,
25 years old, of the supply company, Seventeenth infantry, died at Fort Bliss base hospital from pneumonia yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives.
El Paso Times - March 30, 1917

Mrs. Mary Webster,
20 years old, died from tuberculosis at 2819 Sacramento street. Burial at Lima, Ohio.
El Paso Times - March 29, 1917

J.J. BOONE, Pioneer of Southwest, Dies
Retired Stockman and Native Texan Succumbs After Lingering Illness. J. J. Boone, 62 years-old, a pioneer of El Paso and the southwest, died at his home, 2220 Myrtle ave, yesterday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock from Bright's disease. He had been ill for some time. Mr. Boone was born near San Antonio, Texas. He came to El Paso eleven years ago and had been engaged in the stock business. He owned a ranch in New Mexico. He had been retired from active business for several months. A brother was responsible in bringing about the beautifying of Washington park. Mr. Boone is survived by a widow, Mrs. Hattie E. Boone, three sons and six daughters. the sons are John, a deputy sheriff of El Paso county; Joe, a city fireman stationed with company No. 7 and Tom an employe [sic] of the government. The daughters are Mrs. T. B. Allen, Mrs. F. L. Pitman and Misses Hettie, Thelma, Alice and Lucy Boone. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. One sister is in Texas. The two brothers and a sister are in New Mexico. The funeral of Mr. Boone will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the chapel of the J. J. Kaster Undertaking company.
El Paso Times - March 30, 1917

Private Mario Abernathy,
of company D, Sixth United States infantry, died at the Fort Bliss base hospital Thursday morning at 1 o'clock. Funeral arrangements have not been completed by the company.
El Paso Times - March 30, 1917

Coporal Herbert E. Woody,
35 years old, of battery B. Eighth United States field artillery, died at Fort Bliss from fractured skull received in an accident on drill grounds. Burial to be at Stewart, Mass. -
El Paso Times - March 29, 1917

ACOSTA, Inez,
16 years old, died at 810 Park street from tuberculosis. Burial at Concordia cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 29, 1917

Barragan, Jesus
73 years old, died at Virginia and Second streets. Burial at Concordia cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 29, 1917

Penrod, F. H.,
a carpenter, about 54 years old, run over by freight car on T. & P. tracks. Burial at Concordia cemetery. Coroner J. M. Deaver failed to find relatives of F. H. Penrod, who was killed by being run over in the Texas and Pacific yards Monday night. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon and burial was made in Concordia cemetery.
El Paso Times - March 30, 1917

Private Rudolph Waser,
25 years old, of company I, Sixth United States infanty, died at the base hospital Monday morning from bullet wound in chest. Burial to be at St. Louis, Mo. -
El Paso Times - March 29, 1917

Charles L. Carter,
aged 32, a World war veteran, died Saturday night at the William Beaumont General hospital. The body is at the Simmons-Hartford chapel, pending arrangements from relatives in Amarillo, Texas.
El Paso Times - December 31, 1923

Mrs. Sarah Lawlor,
aged 33, died yesterday morning at a local hotel. She is survived by her husband, Paul Lawler, and parents, Mr. And Mrs. J. S. Chambers, Miles, O. The body will be forwarded to Miles today by the Simmons-Hartford Undertaking company, accompanied by her husband and her mother, who were with her at time of death. The body of Mrs. Sarah Lawlor, who died Sunday morning at a local hospital, was forwarded to Niles, O., yesterday by the Simmons-Hartford company, accompanied by her husband, Paul Lawlor, and parents, Mr. And Mrs. J. S. Chambers, all of Niles.
El Paso Times - December 31, 1923

Graham Bailey,
aged 44, treasurer of the Finnigan-Brown company, died Saturday afternoon. Funeral arrangements which are under the direction of the Peak-Hagedon company, have not been completed. Mr. Bailey had been a resident of El Paso for 15 years. He is survived by a 10-year-old son, three brothers, and one sister, all residents of New York City. Relatives have been notified of his death and disposition of his body probably will be made today.
El Paso Times - December 31, 1923

Mrs. Bernarda E. de Rosas,
aged 45, died yesterday morning at the family residence, 1305 South Kansas street. She is survived by her husband, Felipe Rosas. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church. Interment will be in Concordia cemetery, under the direction of J. J. Kaster company.
El Paso Times - December 31, 1923

The body of Charles L. Carter,
who died Saturday evening at a local hospital, was forwarded to Alvarado, Texas, yesterday afternoon by the Simmons-Hartford company, accompanied by a brother, W. N. Carter of that town.
El Paso Times - January 1, 1924

Funeral services for Mrs. Maude H. Beatty,
aged 33, who died Sunday night at the family residence, 3908 Jackson avenue, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow at the J. J. Kaster funeral chapel. Chaplain John Chenoweth will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen. Mrs. Beatty is survived by her husband, James L. Beatty, with the city engineering department, and relatives in Connecticut.
El Paso Times - January 1, 1924

Funeral services for Graham Bailey,
44 years of age, who died Saturday afternoon, will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Peak-Hagedon chapel. Dr. George H. Higgins will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 1, 1924

The body of Mrs. Sarah Lawlor,
who died Sunday morning at a local hospital, was forwarded to Niles, O., yesterday by the Simmons-Hartford company, accompanied by her husband, Paul Lawlor, and parents, Mr. And Mrs. J. S. Chambers, all of Niles. Mrs. Sarah Lawlor, aged 33, died yesterday morning at a local hotel. She is survived by her husband, Paul Lawler, and parents, Mr. And Mrs. J. S. Chambers, Miles, O. The body will be forwarded to Miles today by the Simmons-Hartford Undertaking company, accompanied by her husband and her mother, who were with her at time of death.
El Paso Times - January 1, 1924

Lawrence Jack (Ward) Gardner
died November 3, 1936 in Homan Sanatorium In El Paso TX Was buried in Deming NM November 5, 1936 at Mountain View Cemetery.

Espiridion Hernandez,
62, of 600 South Park Street died Tuesday in a local hospital. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Josefa Hernandez and three sons. Funeral arrangements were pending with the Valley Mortuary.
El Paso Times - Wednesday, July 19, 1939

Cruz Villegas,
77, 1313 East Second Street, died Monday in his home. He had lived in El Paso for 31 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Epigmenia Villegas, two sons, Hermerijildo and Francisco Villegas, and two daughters, Mrs. Josefina Guerra, and Mrs. Beatriz Anaya. Funeral services will be held in St. Ignatius Church at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Zagni officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Tuesday, May 22, 1945

Emeterio Cortez,
58, died at his home, 1200 East Fifth Street, Monday. He had made El Paso his home for the past 34 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maria Cortez, El Paso; three daughters, Magdalena Mayorga, Lucia and Margarita Cortez, El Paso; one son, Emeterio Cortez, Jr., El Paso. High mass at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ignatius Church, with the Rev. P. Zagni officiating. Burial in Concordia Cemetery following mass.
El Paso Times - Wednesday, June 12, 1946

Porter, Matthew T.
Matthew T. Porter, aged 67, El Paso, Texas died of a heart attack on a street in El Paso Monday, March 3rd. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Susie Porter, Prescott; four sons, Richmond Porter, West Helena, Watson and Neal Porter, El Paso Texas and Edgar Porter, Dallas Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Noel Cummings, Prescott, Mrs. Howard Chisolm, Dallas and Mrs. Homer Greene El Paso; two brothers, Major Porter, Pine Bluff and Albert Porter, Stephenville, Texas; and two sisters Mrs. Mary Rowe, Hope and Mrs. Frank Rowe, Okolona. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 6, at Missionary Grove, with Rev. A. C. Kirby officiating.
From a Prescott, Arkansas newspaper, 1947

Mrs. Epigmenia R. Villegas,
71, a resident of El Paso for 35 years, died Wednesday at the family home, 719 Myrtle Ave. She is survived by two sons, Francisco and Hermenegildo Villegas, El Paso; two daughters, Mrs. Josefina Guerra and Mrs. Beatriz Anaya, El Paso; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Rosary services were held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius Church with the Rev. A. Trejo officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Thursday, January 29, 1953

Emeterio Cortez Jr.,
32, died Tuesday in the family home at 415 S. Tays St. He was a lifetime resident of El Paso, a veteran of World War II, an employee of the Crichet Printing Co. at the time of his death, a member of the Society of San Jose of St. Ignatius. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Magdalena A. Cortez; two sons, Ruben and Pedro Cortez; a daughter, Miss Delia Cortez; his mother, Mrs. Maria A. Cortez; three sisters, Mrs. Margarita Flores and Mrs. Lucia Vega, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Anaya, all of El Paso. Rosary services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius. Burial will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery will full military honors.
El Paso Times - Wednesday, April 14, 1954

Anaya, Ricardo
Rosary services, Ricardo Anaya, 88, of 719 Myrtle Ave., who died in his home Saturday will be held in Memorial Chapel 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral mass will be said at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Ignatius Church with the Rev. G. Oronoz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Anaya had been a resident of El Paso for 56 years, and was a retired employee of the Texas & Pacific Railroad. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Angela Anaya; a daughter, Mrs. Maria Cortez; two sons, Ricardo and Pedro Anaya of El Paso; a sister; 12 Grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
El Paso Times Sunday, December 4, 1955

Neill Walshe, Prominent EP Attorney, Dies
R. Neill Walshe, attorney and past president of El Paso Bar Assn., died late Friday [30 Sep 1960] in his home at 4100 N. Stanton St. He was 50. A life-long resident of El Paso and son of a pioneer El Paso lawyer who began practicing here in 1899, Walshe was a member of the State Bar of Texas and had been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States last June. He formerly was assistant U. S. district attorney and assistant City attorney in charge of tax and condemnation matters, the latter a part-time post he held for 13 years while maintaining private practice. Educated at El Paso High School, Texas Western College and University of Texas Law School, he was admitted to the bar in 1932 and began practicing in El Paso the same year. In 1934 he was appointed as the first School Board attorney. During World War II he served in the Army Signal Corps, entering in 1943. He was a past president of the Owls Club and member of St. Clement's Episcopal Church. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Argyra Walshe; a son, Robert Clive; a daughter, Mrs. David S. Burkett; an aunt, Mrs. Hazel McCaffery, and one granddaughter, also of El Paso. Funeral arrangements were pending with Kaster and Maxon funeral home.
unknown El Paso newspaper - Oct 1960

Anaya, Angela Quintana,
94, of 719 Myrtle died in her home on Saturday. She had been a resident of El Paso for 58 years and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. She was a member of the Buena Muerte Society and the Apostolado de San Jose. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Maria Cortez; 2 sons, Pedro and Ricardo Anaya; a sister, Mrs. Josefa Quintana; 12 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Rosary services will be said at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the Martin Mortuary Chapel. Solemn high mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. P. F. Ruiz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Sunday, December 18, 1960

Luis Mayorga,
19, of 421 Ben Swain Street, died at a local hospital Sunday, May 5, 1963. He was a senior student of Ysleta High School. Luis entered Ysleta in September 1958, after graduating from Ascarate grade school. At Ysleta, he was a member of the B-team football team in 1960. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Concepcion Mayorga; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Luz Mayorga; one brother, Eduardo Mayorga, of El Paso; his paternal grandfather Vicente Mayorga; his paternal grandmother, Eugenia Amaro, of Los Angeles, CA; maternal grandmother Mrs. Maria A. Cortez of El Paso; uncles, aunts, and cousins. Rosary services were held Tuesday at 8:15 PM at Memorial Chapel. Funeral mass Wednesday at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Valley Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Eugene G. Geary officiating. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hector Montes, Alfredo Maya, Juan Gomez, Chris Morales, Bobby Carrizal, Enrique Arriola. -
El Paso Times

Mrs. Lucia Vega,
35, of 434 S. Glenwood Dr., died in a local hospital, Saturday. She had been a lifelong resident of El Paso. She is survived by her husband, Tomas Vega; six sons, Raymundo, Tomas Jr., Antonio, Ruben, Raymond and Rudy Vega; two daughters, Lydia and Irma Vega, her mother, Mrs. Maria Anaya Cortez; two sisters, Mrs. Magdalena C. Mayorga, Mrs. Margarita C. Flores, all of El Paso. Family rosary services will be held Monday 8 PM in the Memorial Chapel. Funeral mass will be said Tuesday at 8 AM in St. Ignatius Catholic Church, with Rev. Andres Ponso officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. OBITUARY -
El Paso Times - Sunday, August 25, 1963

Clarence Adams Rites Tuesday
Spur (Special) - Clarence Reed Adams, 66, a resident of Dickens County since 1947, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at Crosbyton Hospital following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church here. Burial will be in Dickens Cemetery under direction of Campbell Funeral Home. Adams was a native of Bendar, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Della Adams; four sons, Zenis Adams, Dickens, Durward Adams, Amherst, C.R. Adams Jr., Amarillo, and Raymond Adams, Amarillo; five daughters, Mr. K.E. McCoy, Abilene, Mrs. J.C. Walser, Abilene, Mrs. Robert Atkins, Idalou, Mrs. Durwood Tullis, Snyder, and Mrs. Charles Copeland, Lubbock; three brothers, Willie Adams, California, Blain Adams, Vascilo, California, and Nealy Adams, Harrison, Arkansas; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hatley, Chowchilla, California,
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal, 1964

Mrs. Josefa Quintana Hernandez,
82, of 1325 E. Overland St., died in a local hospital Monday, resident of El Paso 64 years. A member of St. Ignatius Church. She was a member of the Apostolado Society. Survivors: 3 sons, Jose Hernandez of Compton, Calif.; Lorenzo and Salvador Hernandez, El Paso; 2 daughters, Mrs. Rebecca H. Viera, Mrs. Esperanza H. Marmolejo, El Paso; 31 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandchild. Rosary services Wednesday 8 p.m. at Memorial Chapel. Funeral mass Thursday 8 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church, Rev. Andres Ponso officiating. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Chapel. -
El Paso Times - Thursday, February 4, 1965

Jose Martin Viera,
73, of 1325 E. Overland St., died in a local hospital Thursday. He had been a lifelong resident of El Paso. He was a former employee of Texas & Pacific Railroad. Survived by: Wife, Rebecca H. Viera; five daughters Eloisa Viera, Carmen Jacquez, Angela Holguin, Rebecca Laredo, Estella Reyes and four sons Augustin, Andres, Julian and Refugio Viera, all of El Paso; four sisters, Maria Castro, Rosalia Palacios, Mercedes Ventura, Dolores Viera, also four brothers, Phillipe, Antacio, Francisco, and Martin Viera, all of California, also one aunt Julia Tovar of Mexico; 22 grandchildren; one great granddaughter. Rosary services will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel. Funeral mass Monday 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Robert Gafford officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Sunday, September 14, 1969

Salvador "Big Boy" Hernandez Sr.,
51, of 334 DeVargas passed away Friday in a local hospital. Lifelong resident of El Paso. He was the owner of the Big Boy Garage, a member at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 2529 and Sacred Heart Society. Survived by wife, Mrs. Salvador Hernandez; three sons, Salvador Jr., Carlos, and Guillermo Hernandez; three daughters, Miss Teresa Hernandez, Mrs. Alberto Montes, of El Paso, Mrs. Tony Montoya of Albuquerque, New Mexico; seven grandchildren, one brother, Lorenzo Hernandez, two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Viera, Mrs. Esperanza Marmolejo, all of El Paso. Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Rev. Fernando Malva officiating. Burial at Mr. Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Sunday, November 29, 1970

Francisco R. Villegas,
64 of 1313 Delta, passed away Wednesday. A long time resident of El Paso, he had worked in Scouting at St. Ignatius. Survivors; wife, Mrs. Emilia Villegas, El Paso, Son, Hiram Villegas, El Paso, Daughter; Irma R. Prieto, Monterry Park, Calif. Stepson, Manuel Flores, El Paso, Brother; Ermenegildo Villegas, Sisters; Mrs. Josefina Guerra, & Mrs. Beatriz Anaya, all of El Paso. 2 grandchildren. Rosary services Sunday 7:30 p.m., Harding-Orr & McDaniel Memorial Chapel. Funeral mass Monday 9 a.m., St. Ignatius Church, Rev. Fr. Fernando Malva officiating. Interment Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. -
El Paso Times - Saturday, July 27, 1974

Della Adams
Services for Della Lee Adams, 72, who died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in a Crosbyton hospital following an extended illness, will be at 4 p.m. today in Dickens Baptist Church with the Rev. Rob Redard, pastor, officiating. Assisting will be the Rev. Lester Garrett of Anson. Burial will be in Dickens Cemetery under direction of Campbell Funeral Home. A native of Vendor, Arkansas, she married C.R. Adams, August 28, 1921 in Vendor. She moved to Dickens County in 1947. Adams died in 1964. She was a Baptist. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Kenneth McCoy and Mrs J. C. Walser, both of Abilene, Mrs. Robert Atkins of Amarillo, Mrs. Laverne Tullis of Snyder and Mrs. Charles Copeland of Lubbock; four sons, Zenis and Raymond, both of Dickens, Deward of Tulia and Junior of Amarillo; two sisters, Mrs. Eller Rickets of Emerson, Arkansas, and Mrs. Ruth Smith of Vendor, Arkansas; six brothers, Walter, Noel, Homer and Verlon Smith, all of Harris, Arkansas, Herman Smith of Kansas City, Mo. and Claud Smith of Vendor, Arkansas; 44 grandchildren; and 46 great grandchildren.
The Texas Spur, 1974

Luis G. Jacquez,
63, 5525 Bandy Ct., passed away Saturday in a local hospital. Resident of El Paso 61 years; member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He had been employed with W. R. Weaver for 34 years. Survived by wife, Mrs. Carmen Jacquez; 2 sons Luis Jr., and Richard Jacquez; 2 daughters, Miss Cruz Jacquez, Mrs. Rosa Martinez; 1 grandchild. 1 brother Juan Jacquez; 2 sisters, Mrs. Florence Knapp, Mrs. Nicolosa Cardenas, all of El Paso. Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Chapel, (East). Funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Rev Teo Fuentes officiating. Pallbearers Luis Jacquez, Jr., Richard Jacquez, Don Martinez, Julian Viera, Andres Viera, and Rudy Elorreaga. Burial in Mt. Carmel cemetery.
El Paso Times - Tuesday, November 8, 1977

Agustin Viera,
49, 4816 Flower, passed away Monday in a local hospital. Life long resident of El Paso, member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and Veteran of the Korean conflict. Survived by wife Mrs. Maria A. Viera; 2 sons Antonio P. and Michael Viera; mother Mrs. Rebecca Viera; 3 brothers Andres, Julian, and Refugio Viera; 5 sisters Miss Eloise Viera, Mrs. Carmen Jacquez, Mrs. Rebecca Laredo, Mrs. Angela Holguin, and Mrs. Estella Reyes, all of El Paso. Rosary service will be at 7 PM Thursday at Martin Chapel. Funeral mass at 9 AM Friday at St. Michael's Chapel (Ft. Bliss), Rev. Louis Mancini officiating. Burial in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. -
El Paso Times - Thursday, February 2, 1978

Mrs. Rebecca H. Viera,
77, 1325 E Overland, passed away Monday at her residence. Lifelong resident of El Paso, member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Survived by 3 sons, Andres, Julian & Refugio Viera; 5 daughters, Miss Eloisa Viera, Mrs. Carmen Jacquez, Mrs. Angela Holguin, Mrs. Rebecca Laredo, Mrs. Estela Reyes; 27 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother, Lorenzo Hernandez; one sister, Mrs. Esperanza Marmolejo, all of El Paso. Rosary service will be at 8 P.M. Wednesday at Martin Chapel (East) Funeral Mass at 11 A.M., Thursday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Rev. Fernando Malva officiating. Pallbearers Andres, Julian & Refugio Viera, Rodolfo Elorreaga, Andres Viera, Jr., & Eddie Laredo. Burial in Mt Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Herald Post - Wednesday, November 29, 1978

Mrs. Esperanza H. Marmolejo,
66, 1526 E. San Antonio, passed away Sunday in a local hospital. Life-long resident of El Paso. Member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and Church Choir. Survived by husband; Gilbert Marmolejo, Sons; Gilbert, Jr., and Charles S. Marmolejo. Daughters; Mrs. Gloria Medina, Mrs. Rosemary Piñon, Mrs. Monica Lopez, Mrs. Julieta Ogas. 14 grand children. 1 great grandchild. Brothers; Lorenzo Hernandez, all of El Paso. Rosary Services will be at 8 pm Wednesday at Martin chapel. Funeral mass at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Rev. Fernando Malva officiating. Pallbearers: Gilbert Marmolejo, Jr., Charles S. Marmolejo, Robert Piñon, Robert Medina, Oscar Lopez and Fred Ogas. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times -Wednesday, October 24, 1979

Rafael "Lula" Guerra,
75, of 146 Tobin Place, passed away Sunday in a local hospital. Lifelong resident of El Paso. Member of the Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Mrs. Josephina Guerra, Son, Tony Guerra, both of El Paso. Daughter Mrs. Alicia Escalanta, T or C, New Mexico. 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Brother Pablo Guerra, El Paso, sister Anita Patino, Wyoming. Rosary service will be at 8:30 PM Tuesday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass at 8:30 AM Wednesday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Rev. Fernando Malva officiating. Active pallbearers Juan Caro, Urbano Ortiz, Pablo Guerra, Daniel Cruz, David Cruz and Robert Guerra. Honorary pallbearers Ismael Torres, Hector Rosales, Henry Cruz, Benny Najera, Rudy Licon, and Manny Loya. Burial in Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Tuesday, August 26, 1980

Theresa Hernandez,
41, of 334 DeVargas, passed away Monday in a local hospital. Resident of El Paso for yrs. Daughter of the late Salvador (Big Boy) Hernandez. Survived by mother, Mrs. Salvador Hernandez, El Paso. Brothers, Salvador Jr., Carlos, Guillermo Hernandez, all of El Paso. Sisters, Mrs. Refugio Montes, Mrs. Estella Montoya, both of El Paso. 7 nieces and 2 nephews. Pallbearers will be Carlos Hernandez, Guillermo Hernandez, Antonio Montoya, Robert Hernandez, Jimmy Aguirre, and Alberto Montes. Rosary Service will be at 8 PM Thursday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 AM Friday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Rev Fernando Malva officiating. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Thursday, November 20, 1980

GILBERTO MARMOLEJO,
70, passed away Monday in a local hospital. Life long resident of El Paso. Member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. He retired from W.R. Weaver Scope after 40 yrs of service. Survived by sons, Gilbert Marmolejo Jr., El Paso, Charles S. Marmolejo, Anthony, NM, daughters, Gloria M. Medina, Rosemarie Piñon, Monica M. Lopez, Julieta M. Ogas, all of El Paso, 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brothers Rudy Marmolejo, El Paso and Fred Marmolejo, Calif., sisters Elvira Gomez, Cuca Gamez, both of El Paso, June Walker, Tina Provencio, both of Calif. Rosary service will be at 8 PM Wednesday at Martin Chapel. Funeral mass at 2 PM Thursday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Rev. Fernando Malva officiating. Pallbearers: Henry Marmolejo, Fred Walker, Carlos Gamez, Robert Anthony Piñon, Gilbert Marmolejo, Jr., and Charles S. Marmolejo. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Wednesday, February 24, 1982

LORENZO HERNANDEZ,
72, 176 Anita Circle, passed away Monday at a local hospital. Life long resident of El Paso, member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Survived by: Wife, Josefina G. Hernandez; Sons, Federico Gomez, Ernest and Lorenzo Hernandez, Jr.; Daughters, Celia Hernandez, Maria Luisa Escajeda, Lorenza Valenzuela, Margarita Escajeda, Josefina Hernandez, Concepcion Hernandez all of El Paso, Dolores Tornero of Arlington, TX; 17 grandchildren. Rosary service will be 7 PM Tuesday at Martin Chapel. Funeral mass will be at 11:30 AM Wednesday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church Rev. Fernando Malva officiating. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Tuesday, August 3, 1982

Mrs. JOSEFINA G. HERNANDEZ,
70, 176 Anita Cr., passed away Monday in a local hospital. Life long resident of El Paso. Member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Survived by sons Federico Gomez, Ernesto and Lorenzo Hernandez, Jr. Daughters Celia Hernandez, Maria Luisa Hernandez, Lorenza Valenzuela, Margarita Escajeda, Josefina Hernandez, Teresa Cereceres, all of El Paso, Dolores Tornero of Arlington, Texas. 17 grandchildren, one great- grandchild, brothers Antonio Gomez, Sr., El Paso, Jose and Mike Gomez both of Colton, Calif., Sister Ana G. Badillo, El Paso. Rosary service will be at 8 PM Wednesday at Martin Chapel. Funeral mass at 8:30 AM Thursday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Rev. Fernando Malva officiating. Pallbearers Federico Gomez, Lorenzo Hernandez, Ernesto Hernandez, Fred Escajeda, Robert Escajeda, Carlos Valenzuela, Victor Tornero, and Robert Cereceres. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Wednesday, May 25, 1983

Mrs. MARIA ANAYA CORTEZ,
86, of 421 Ben Swain, passed away Wednesday. She was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Magdalena Mayorga, El Paso and Margarita Flores, Los Angeles, CA. Brothers, Pedro Anaya and Ricardo Anaya both of El Paso. 21 grandchildren, 35 great- grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. 9 Nephews. Rosary Services will be held 8 P.M. Friday at Harding-Orr & McDaniel Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass will be said 9 A.M. Saturday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Fernando Malva officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers - Eduardo Mayorga, Ruben Cortez, Pedro Cortez, Humberto Cortez, Louis Anchondo and Henry Anaya.
El Paso Times - Friday, September 14, 1984

Mrs. ESTELLA H. MONTOYA,
36, passed away Tuesday in a local hospital. Lifelong resident of El Paso. Member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. She was a 1967 Graduate of Jefferson High School. Her father, Salvador "Big Boy" Hernandez preceded her in death many years ago. Survived by her husband TONY MONTOYA, El Paso. Daughter Irene Montoya, El Paso. Mother Cruz Hernandez, El Paso. Brothers, Salvador, Jr., Carlos and Willie Hernandez, sister Refugia Montes all of El Paso. Rosary Service will be at 8 PM Thursday at Martin Chapel. Funeral mass will be at 9 AM Friday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church with Rev. Fernando Malva officiating. Pallbearers, Salvador Hernandez Jr., Carlos Hernandez, Willie Hernandez, Ray Martinez Sr., Ray Martinez Jr., Enrique Martinez, Bobby Hernandez and Steven Martinez. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 PM until 9:30 PM at Martin Funeral Home for family and friends. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - May 16, 1985

Andres "Nay" Viera,
57, passed away Saturday, December 2, 1989 in a local hospital. He worked for El Paso Carpet and Tile Company for 25 years. He later owned and operated Andy's Carpet and Tile Company. Survived by wife TERESA VIERA, El Paso. Sons Andres Jr. and his wife Irma Viera and Alberto and his wife Maria Viera, all of El Paso. Daughter Leticia Viera, El Paso. Grandsons Adrian and Albert Jr. Viera. Mother-in-law Maria L. Arrellano. Brothers Julian Viera, and Refugio "Cookie" Viera, both of El Paso. Sisters Eloisa Viera, Estella Reyes, Angela Holguin, and Rebecca Laredo, all of El Paso. Rosary Service will be at 8:00 PM Monday at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 AM Tuesday at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, Fr. Angel Saneufrasio officiating. Pallbearers Julian, Refugio Viera, Andres Martinez, Agustin Arellano, Jr., Jose Luis Arellano, Jr., and Eddie Carrasco. Mr. Viera will lie in state Monday from 4:00 PM until 9:30 PM at Martin Funeral Home. Burial in Mt Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Monday, December 4, 1989

Pedro Anaya Sr.
passed away Thursday, July 6, 1989 in a local hospital. Founder and Owner of Anaya Printing Company, a native of El Paso, was born on October 19, 1909. The son of Ricardo Anaya and Angela Quintana Anaya. Upon completion of his schooling, Pete entered the Printing Business in 1927 until he purchased the Business that became the Anaya Printing Company in 1934. Deeply interested in Civic, Political and Educational Affairs of the Community, Pete served a number of years as a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America. He was an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2592 and a member of the San Jose Benefit Association. He had been a Parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and San Antonio Church. Survivors: wife: Mrs. Beatriz Villegas Anaya. Sons: Pedro Anaya Jr. and wife Delia, Frank Anaya and wife Blanca, Raul Anaya Sr. and wife Catalina and Henry Anaya and wife Estela. Daughters: Mrs. Jesusita Gomez, Mrs. Angela DeAnda and husband Angel, Mrs. Betty Gonzalez and husband Robert and Mrs. Lupe Perez and husband Richard. 29 Grandchildren. 22 Great-Grandchildren. Brother: Ricardo Anaya Jr. Visitation will be Friday from 12 Noon to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church with Rev. Father Trini Fuentes officiating. Pallbearers will be Hector Gomez, Pedro Anaya III, Raymundo DeAnda, Raul Anaya Jr., David Gonzalez and Javier Anaya. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Emilia Flores,
83, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 1989. She was a Member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and the Texas Troopers Association. Survivors; Son, Manuel Flores, El Paso; Daughter, Ann Boatwright, Augusta, GA; Brothers Rafael Hermosillo, California, Blas Hermosillo, El Paso, Luis Garavito, Yucatan, Mexico; Sisters, Rosa Garavito, El Paso, Maria Garavito, Mercedes Hernandez, both of California; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Rosary Services will be held Thursday at 7:00 P.M. in the Harding-Orr & McDaniel Montana Avenue Chapel. Funeral Mass will be said Friday at 8:30 A.M. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Francisco DiTomasi officiating. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Thursday,
El Paso Times October 26, 1989

ENEDINO MAYORGA,
69, passed away Monday, August 28, 1989. Lifelong resident of El Paso. Survived by his wife Mrs. MAGDALENA R. MAYORGA. Son Armando Mayorga, El Paso. Daughters Delia Munoz, Elva Vargas, Marta Sanchez and Alicia Mayorga, all of El Paso. 10 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Brothers Jose Mayorga, California, Luz Mayorga, El Paso and Jesus Amaro, Springfield, MO. Sisters Juana Edwards, California, Cruz Abramson, CA and Antonia Basurto, CA. Rosary Service will be at 7:00 PM Wednesday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 PM Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Fr. John Knopp officiating. Pallbearers Fernando Vargas, Richard Vargas, Eduardo Munoz, Gilbert Munoz, Jose Mayorga and Luz Mayorga. Mr. Mayorga will lie in state Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 9:30 PM at Martin Funeral Home. Burial in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. OBITUARY -
El Paso Times - Wednesday, August 30, 1989

Salvador Hernandez, Jr.,
49, passed away Sunday, February 18, 1990. Lifelong resident of El Paso. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He worked 17 years as an Auto Mechanic with the El Paso Police Department and was also employed with E.T.M.F. He was preceded in death by his father Salvador "Big Boy" Hernandez, Sr. Survived by wife Guadalupe Hernandez. Son Robert Hernandez. Daughters Cruz Hernandez, Rosa Loya, Norma Hernandez and Ester Zuniga. 5 Grandchildren. Mother Cruz Hernandez. Brothers Carlos and Willie Hernandez. Sister Maria Montes, all of El Paso. He is also survived by other family members. Rosary service will be at 8:00 PM Wednesday at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 AM Thursday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Fr. Francisco de Thomasi to officiate. Pallbearers will be Robert, Carlos, and Willie Hernandez, Benito Portillo, Omar Castro and Johnny Michalietti. Mr. Hernandez will lie in state Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 9:30 PM at Martin Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - February 21, 1990

Anastacia G. Vasquez,
77, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 1993 in a local hospital. She had been a resident of El Paso since 1959. Mrs. Vasquez was a Retired Cook for Sunset Haven Nursing Home and was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors: Husband: Mr. Juan S. Vasquez. Children: Estela Anaya and husband Henry, and Cecilia Rodriguez and husband Jaime. Grandchildren: Christy Rodriguez, Francisco Anaya and wife Ruby, Ana, Jorge, and Victor Anaya. Brother: Jesus Garcia. Nieces and Nephews: Ray Garcia, Vera Escalante, Molly Gonzalez, Olga Skinner, Crecencio Garcia, Jr., and Sally Lopez. Cousins: Dr. Ruben Aguirre, Agustin Aguirre, and Lupe Rubio. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Javier Anaya, Jorge Anaya, Jaime Rodriguez, Roberto Cerecerez, Crecencio Garcia, Jr., and Victor Anaya. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. OBITUARY -
El Paso Times - Friday, July 9, 1993

Mrs. BEATRIZ V. ANAYA,
82, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 1995 in a local hospital. She was a life-long resident of El Paso and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and San Antonio Catholic Church. She had been a Co-founder of Anaya Printing Company and was preceded in death by her husband Pedro Anaya Sr. Survivors: Children: Jesusita Gomez, Pedro Anaya Jr. and wife Delia, Angela De Anda and husband Angel, Frank Anaya and wife Blanca, Raul Anaya Sr. and wife Catalina, Betty Gonzalez and husband Robert, Henry Anaya and wife Estela, and Lupe Perez and husband Richard. 29 Grandchildren. 35 Great-grandchildren. 4 Great-great-grandchildren. Brother: Hermenegildo Villegas. Sister: Josefina Guerra. Several Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Ricky Rodriguez, Gabriel Solorzano, Fernando Tiscareno Jr., Amado Quintana, John Maya, and Joseph Gaskins. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Leonel Garcia,
23, of El Paso died Thursday (July 11, 1996). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Monica; and his sons, Leonel Garcia Jr., and Carlos Garcia. He was a landscaper and a longtime resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - Saturday, July 13, 1996

Cruz H. Hernandez,
83, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 28, 1997). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home - Montana, with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Charlie Hernandez and Willie Hernandez: her daughters, Maria "Cookie" Montes: 13 grandchildren: and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador "Big Boy"; and her children, Theresa Hernandez, Salvador Hernandez Jr. and Estela Montoya. She was a homemaker and lifelong El Paso resident. -
El Paso Times - Tuesday, December 30, 1997

Mr. JULIAN VIERA SR,
57, passed away Monday, March 31, 1997. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Viera was a mechanic for the El Paso Independent School District and is survived by his wife: Mrs. Ruth G. Viera. Son: ulian Viera Jr. and wife Leticia. Daughter: Veronica V. Sanchez. Granddaughter: Amanda Sanchez. Brother: Refugio Viera. Sisters: Eloisa Viera, Angela Holguin, Rebecca Laredo, and Estela Reyes. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Loma Vista Dialysis Center, 1382 Lomaland #A, El Paso, Texas 79935, or to the Columbia Wound Care Center, 1812 N. Oregon, El Paso, Texas 79902. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Tuesday, April 1, 1997

Mrs. GUADALUPE P. VILLEGAS,
86, passed away Monday, December 15, 1997 in a local hospital. Mrs. Villegas was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 67 years: Mr. Hermenegildo Villegas. Children: Maria Adauto and husband Ricardo Jr., Cruz P. Villegas, Dolores V. Gonzales and husband Tomas T., Roberto Villegas and wife Consuelo T. 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral mass will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Ricardo Adauto III, Roland T. Gonzales, Steven Gonzales, Roberto Villegas Jr., Gerardo Villegas, Samuel Dominguez. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. -
El Paso Times - Wednesday, December 17, 1997

Juan S. Vasquez,
86, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons: Gustavo Vasquez, Arturo Vasquez and Juan Vasquez; his daughters, Estela Anaya, Elva Rodriguez, and Cecilia Rodriguez; 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was a foster grandparent and an El Paso resident since 1960.
El Paso Times - Wednesday, October 11, 2000

Magdalena Cortez,
77, a homemaker, died Friday (April 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in St. Stephen Catholic Church; time is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors, include her sons, Ruben Cortez, Pete Cortez and Humberto Cortez; her daughter Delia Flores; her brothers, Cruz Arzola and Jose Arzola; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Emeterio Cortez. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - Monday, May 1, 2000

Moreno, Juan M A
restaurant owner, died Monday Jan. 8, 2001. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughter, Guadalupe Ontiveros; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Luz C. Moreno and Carmen G. Moreno. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. today in San Ignacio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina.

MAGDALENA MAYORGA,
83, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2002, a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and retired from the EPISD after 25 years at Irvin High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enedino Mayorga and is survived by her son, Armando Mayorga and her daughters, Delia Munoz, Elva Vargas, Marta Sanchez and Alicia Mayorga. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren and her sisters Isidora Rivera and Alejandra Machorro. Visitation will be held Friday, September 20th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Chapel where Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21st at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church with Cremation to follow. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Munoz, Richard Vargas, Fernando Vargas, Joe Ortega, Stanley Torres and Albert Hernandez. OBITUARY -
El Paso Times - September 19, 2002

Mr. Antonio Guerra,
66, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2002 in El Paso. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Guerra retired from Quality GMC Trucks with 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Norma Guerra, his father Rafael Guerra, and his brother, Roberto Guerra. Mr. Guerra is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Elisa Guerra. Mother Josephina Guerra. Son, Roberto Guerra. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church with Msgr. Jose Gomez officating. Pallbearers will be Manny Ayala Jr., Guadalupe Garcia, Philip Laymon, Richard Perez, Sal Reyes, Michael Guerra, Ernesto Escobar, Alfredo Ortega, Johnny Padilla, Rick Cohen, Billy Davidson, Ray Valdez and Raul Ortega. The Guerra family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to relatives, Dr. Hector Maldonado, neighbors and friends for their companionship and love during his long illness. May you be rewarded by Our Lord. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Saturday, February 2, 2002

Mr. Hermenegildo Villegas,
94, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2002 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Villegas retired from Phelps Dodge Refining Corporation after 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Guadalupe P. Villegas, sister, Beatrice Anaya, brother Francisco Villegas and nephew, Antonio Guerra. Mr. Villegas is survived by his sons, Cruz P. Villegas, Roberto Villegas and wife Consuelo T., daughters, Maria Adauto and husband Ricardo Jr., Dolores V. Gonzales and husband Tomas T. 9 Grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Sister, Josefina V. Guerra. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as Pallbearers. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. -
El Paso Times

JOSE EDUARDO LAREDO,
64, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a resident of Anthony, New Mexico for 12 years and was a former resident of El Paso. Mr. Laredo had been employed as a truck driver and was a graduate of Bowie High School Class of 1956. He is survived by his wife Rebecca V. Laredo. Sons, Jose Eduardo Laredo, Jr., Michael Laredo and Paul Laredo. 13 Grandchildren. Mother, Maria G. Stephens. Brother, Arturo Stephens. Sister, Carmen Guzman. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Anthony, NM. Pallbearers will be Jose Eduardo Laredo, Jr., Michael Laredo, Paul Laredo, Arturo Stephens, Jr., David Grijalva, Chris Grijalva, Joey Laredo III, and Albert Lujan. Interment will be Mount Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Tuesday, January 1, 2002

Casillas, Isabel Garcia
died at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital, Woodland, at age 92. Born Feb. 23, 1908, in El Paso, Texas, Mrs. Casillas was the daughter of the late Candelario and Dolores (Chavez) Garcia. She had been a Yolo County resident for 42 years. She also resided at San Fernando Valley resident and worked for Paramount Electronics as an assembly line worker, making television sets and other electronic products. Survivors include her son, Joe G. Casillas Sr.; sisters, Henrietta Garcia and husband Arturo of Los Angeles, Frances Delgado and husband Thomas of Los Angeles, and Pauline Wade and husband Bill of Grand Junction, Colo.; grandchildren, Joe Casillas Jr. and wife Donna of Dunnigan, Marguerite Duran and husband Mike, Dolores Casillas and companion Edward, Jess Casillas and wife Avada, Robert Casillas, Charles Casillas and wife Windy, all of Woodland, and Frank Casillas and wife Roslyne of Imboden, Ark.; 18 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Federico Vargas; daughter, Margaret Vargas; and sisters, Ramona Chavez Garcia and Josefa Chavez Garcia. The family requests memorials be directed to Alzheimer's Association, 2222 Watt Ave., Suite D-1, Sacramento, 95825; or to Alderson's Convalescent Hospital's Activity Fund, 124 Walnut St., Woodland, 95695, in her behalf. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland. Services: A prayer vigil and visitation are scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2003, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland, with Father Colm O'Kelly officiat- ing. A funeral mass is scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday, March 31, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland with Father John Boll officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Woodland.
Woodland Daily Democrat, Saturday, March 29, 2003, (Woodland, Yolo County, California).

Maria Eloisa Viera,
83, passed away July 7, 2003. She had been a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. She is survived by her son Rodolfo Elorreaga Sr., brothers & sisters, Angela Holguin, Rebecca V. Laredo, Refugio Viera, Estela Reyes, grandchildren, Sindi Elorreaga Boone, Rodolfo Elorreaga Jr., and numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary will be said Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Mass will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rodolfo Elorreaga Jr., Gilbert Avalos, Julian Viera Jr., Martin Viera, Javier Holguin, Nathan Boone, Joshua Holguin and Ximo Reyes. OBITUARY -
El Paso Times - Thursday, July 10, 2003

Ruiz, Louie Jordan
died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in his Woodland home at the age of 81.Mr. Ruiz was born in El Paso, TX to Pedro and Belen Jordan) Ruiz on Feb. 28, 1922. He had been a resident of Woodland for 44 years. Mr. Ruiz was a World War II veteran, serving in the South Pacific during the battles of Tarawa, Saipan, Guam and the Gilbert Islands. He was with the Second Marine Division and was awarded the presidential Unit Citation, the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Victory Medal, the Sharpshooter Medal and the Good Conduct medal. After his discharge he met and married Mary Leyba Ruiz in Denver in 1945. Mr. Ruiz moved to Woodland in 1959 where he worked for Spreckels Sugar Company. He later owned and operated Louis Ruiz Trucking Co. in Woodland. Mr. Ruiz is survived by his wife Mary Ruiz; his daughters, Louise Durgin and husband Bill, Belinda Gomez and husband Robert, Juanita Ruiz, Gerri Ruiz, Rebecca Marquez and Belle Lopez and husband Ricky, and sons, Louis Ruiz and wife Josie and Robert Ruiz and wife Maureen, all of Woodland. Also surviving Mr. Ruiz is his sister Soledad Cordova of Los Angeles and 24 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Ruiz was preceded in death by his brothers, Pete Ruiz, Jose Ruiz, Jesus Ruiz, Albert Ruiz and his daughter Belen Ruiz and also by his sisters Lola Sanchez and Socorro Trujillo. Services: A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland with services to be conducted by Deacon Ed Kull. A burial will immediately follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22 where military honors will be presented by the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard. Kraft Bros. is assist-ing the family with the arrangements. The family requests memorial contributions in Mr. Ruiz's name be made to the Northern California Heart Association, 2007 O St., Sacramento, CA, 95814.
Woodland Daily Democrat

Officer Lorenzo (Larry) Hernandez Jr.,
49, passed away Monday, September 15, 2003. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. He was preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo & Josefina G. Hernandez and sisters Maria Luisa and Margarita. He was a graduate of Bowie High School. He was a member of the El Paso Police Department. He was commissioned as a police officer in June 1981. During his career, he was assigned to Central Patrol Station, Youth Services Division, he was instrumental in initiating the ShowCap Program, Juvenile Investigations Section, Inspections, and currently was assigned to Professional Responsibility Unit. He was actively involved in the El Paso Boy Scouts, Troop #86, and served as Scout Master, Merit Counselor, and achieved the Brotherhood and Order of the Arrow levels. He was currently Committee Chairperson and a Training chairman for the Wapaha District. He enjoyed his weekend camping trips with his troop. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa Hernandez, son Robert Michael Hernandez, daughter Rachel Ann Hernandez, brothers Federico Gomez and Ernesto Hernandez, sisters Celia Hernandez, Lorenza Valenzuela (Carlos), Dolores Tornero (Victor), Josefina Hernandez, Maria Teresa Cereceres and Concepcion Hernandez, numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Visitation will be Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the recitation of the rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Funeral mass will be on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Interment immediately following at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. -
El Paso Times - Wednesday, September 17, 2003

Rodolfo (Catiris) Elorreaga,
59, passed away Monday, June 21, 2004 after a difficult battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Elorreaga had been employed with Safeway Stores. He is survived by his son, Rudy Elorreaga Jr. Daughter, Sindi Elorreaga Boone. Brothers, Jesus, Pablo Jr., Tony and Gilbert Elorreaga. Sister, Rosie Escobedo. His uncle and aunts who were like brothers and sisters to him, Refugio Viera, Angela Holguin, Rebecca Laredo and Estela Reyes. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Elorreaga was gregarious and generous, quick to tell a joke and share a story, the whole world was his family. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. "I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20)
El Paso Times -Thursday, June 24, 2004

Eufilia Navarro DeLeon
died in Woodland Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004 at age 67. Mrs. DeLeon was born Sept. 3, 1937 in El Paso, Texas and had been a Yolo County resident for 16 years. She was a graduate of Mt. Sac College in Walnut receiving an associate degree and worked within social services for three years. Survivors include Mrs. DeLeon's daughter, Margarita Garcia and her husband Marco of Woodland, her son Jesse DeLeon of Sacramento, sister Guadalupe Zaragoza of Pomona, two granddaughters Angela Vidales and Marlyn Echavarria, five great-grandchildren Angel Garcia, Raymond Echavarria Jr., Alexys Martinez, Cristian and Damien Vidales. Services: A vigil service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodland. Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
Woodland Daily Democrat, Sunday, September 12, 2004, (Woodland, Yolo County, California).

Josefina V. Guerra,
98, passed away Monday, September 6, 2004 at her home. She was a long time resident of El Paso and was a devoted Catholic. Mrs. Guerra was preceded in death by her husband, Rafael Guerra, sons, Antonio, Roberto, and Raul. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Elisa Guerra, neighbor and loving caregiver, Rita Gonzalez, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and caring neighbors. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Vigil Service will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Seminary, 4601 Hasting Dr., celebrated by the Franciscan Frairs. Pallbearers will be Gilbert & Carlos Gonzalez, Michael Guerra, Joe Ibarra, Richard Perez and Ernesto Seigel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Amador Benavides and Hiram Villegas. The Guerra Family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to her relatives, friends, neighbor, the staff and nurses at Bienvivir Senior Health Services. Dr. Katta and Dr. Keith Johnson for their companionship and love during her long journey home. May you inherit the Kingdom of God. Interment will be at Evergreen East Cemetery.
El Paso Times - Thursday, September 9, 2004

Lucy GEE
(abt. 1931-2004) - died Aug. 26, 2004, in Sacramento. She was 73. A native of El Paso, Texas, she lived in Sacramento for the past 52 years. She and her family opened State Market in Davis in 1928 and operated the popular grocery at five sites in town. State Market closed in January 2003, making way for Cost Plus World Market. Her family described her as a wonderful wife, loving mom, caring grandmother and good friend. She always gave her best in everything she did, and made everyone feel special by giving them her time, they said. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bert Gee of Sacra-mento; three sons, Brian and his wife Kathy of Arbuckle, Derrick and his wife Rochelle of Rocklin, and Curtis and his wife Marj of Sacramento; six brothers, Baho Asheavai and his wife Mary of Los Angeles, Harry Woo and his wife Florence of Los Angeles, Jack Woo and his wife Bernice of Fair Oaks, Frank Woo and his wife Diane of Alhambra, Richard Low and his wife Susie of Arcadia, and David Woo of Monterey Park; a sister, Joyce Woo of Monterey Park; and grandchildren Kimberly, Timothy, Stephen, Austin, Jennelle, Ellee and Casee Gee. Friends are invited to the visitation at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Liberty Towers Church of the Nazarene, 5132 Elkhorn Blvd., Sacramento. A funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Private entombment will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Directors. Memorials or gifts may be sent in her memory to the Gee Family Charitable Gift Fund for Missions, P.O. Box 3075, Southeastern, PA 19398-9917.
Davis Enterprise, Wednesday, September 1, 2004, (Yolo County, California)