2000 obituaries

Loya, Louis Arnoldo a computer analyst, died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). He lived in El Paso for 45 years. Survivors include his father, Ramon Loya Jr.; his brothers, Jesus R. Loya and Carlos E. Loya; and his sister, Maria E. Bratten. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esperanza J. Loya. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, with memorial service immediately following. Burial will be private.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Allen, Zula Zon 97, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Yandell. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home-Dyer. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Aneta R. Stovall and Noble L. Ragan Jr.; her stepdaughter, Marie Simmons; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Noble L. Ragan and Mose Allen. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church, 11860 Rojas, El Paso, TX 79936.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Brown, John Edwin 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Stella Brown. He was a World War II veteran and lived in El Paso for 27 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Farley, Quincy Dow 65, of Elephant Butte died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Quincy Farley II, Mitchell Farley and Trevor Farley; and six grandchildren. He was a retired telephone installer and a Navy veteran.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Garcia, David B. 74, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in San Jose Mission. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary M.; his sons, Daniel M. Garcia, Rafael M. Garcia and George M. Garcia; his daughter, Elizabeth Bustamante; three brothers; four sisters; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, David Luis Garcia. He was a retired truck driver and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Gonzalez, Jesus M. 69, of San Elizario died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in San Elizario Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jesus Gonzalez Jr. and Eduardo Gonzalez; his daughters, Martha Ortega and Maria Payan; two brothers; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reyes L. He was retired from the civil service and was a lifelong San Elizario resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Gonzalez, Reynaldo 67, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Concepcion S. Gonzalez; his wife, Hortencia B.; his sons, Hector, Jose, Juan and Danny; his daughters, Matilde and Gina; four brothers; two sisters; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an Air Force veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Gutierrez, Jesus 56, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, with rosary at 11 a.m., in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Corpus Christi Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda; his sons, Jesus, Miguel Angel, Juan Carlos and Jose Luis; his daughters, Laura Elizabeth, Sylvia, Teresa and Bertha Patricia; and 10 grandchildren. He worked for Levi Strauss and Co. and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Jody, Lana Larue 59, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, with memorial service at 6:30 p.m., in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Survivors include her daughter, Laurie Godwin; her son, Orbie “T.J.” Nabb; and eight grandchildren. She was a sales clerk for a retail store and lived in El Paso for 24 years.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Marquis, William F. 69, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Roberta J.; his son, William Walker Marquis; his daughters, Katholyn Iseminger and Debora Dent; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Sevin Marquis. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 42 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center, 1515 Holcomb Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Mayans, Magdalena 93, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Via Maria Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. Survivors include her nephew, Robert Grajeda; and her niece, Cathy Grajeda. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Via Maria Home for the Aged, 920 S. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79901. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Mesa, Aida Esther 50, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Candido S. Mesa; and her sisters, Cecelia Rivera and Diane Jordan. She was a student and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Nelson, Glenn E. 87, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2000). Memorial Mass will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, Minn., at a later date. Survivors include several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. He was a retired chief clerk for Pacific Fruit Express Co. and was an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 49 years. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Ocon, Jose “Tito” 87, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in La Paz Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Manuela; his son, Juan Ocon; his daughters, Hermelinda Avila, Maria Valenzuela, Yolanda De La Paz and Teresa Ocon; two brothers; one sister; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was a laborer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Ortiz II, Jose “Joey” Santos 4, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jose Santos Ortiz and Elida Yvonne Ortiz; and his grandparents, Benigna “Benny” Salinas and Fernando and Patricia Diaz.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Richardson, Gerald R. 81, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Joyce R.; his brother, Earl J. Richardson; and his sisters, Ruth Green and Ruby Heron. He was an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4400 N. Mesa, Suite 9, El Paso, TX 79902. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000

Rodriguez, Francisco “Panchito” 61, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today,with rosary at 6:30 p.m., in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Velia; his sons, Marco, Kiko and Jose; his daughters, Cindy, Patty, and Olga; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a supervisor for Levi Strauss and Co. and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 11 2000


Barron, Tom W. 79 a retired engineer with Shell Oil Co., died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). He was a World War II and Korean War veteran and he was a longtime El Paso resident. He was 79. Survivors include his wife, Gelane M.; one brother; and five sisters. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Atkins, Loney Anita 79, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Grace United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lynn C.; her daughter, Tamara Anita Roberson; two grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. She was a bookkeeper with Franklin Electric and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Breacher, Greg Scott also known as Gregorio Smith, 51, died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Survivors include his son, Omar Breacher; his parents, Harold and Georgia Breacher; and friends, Benjamin Rodriguez and Joe Nardine. He was an artist and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Connors, David John 49, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 7, 2000). Survivors include his brothers, Greg Connors, Scott Connors, Jeff Connors and Kelly Connors; his sister, Wendy Gettel; and his parents, Mark and Helen Connors. He was a computer salesman. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Diaz, Trinidad G. 77, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Paulina; his sons, Manuel Diaz and Daniel Diaz; his daughters, Anita Daughtry and Maryann; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister. He was an X-ray technician and retired from the Army. He lived in El Paso for 35 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Dixon, H.L. “Slim” 79, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Park Hills Christian Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dottie Jensen; her children and grandchildren; his sons, Harry K. Dixon and Jim C. Dixon; his daughter, Elizabeth “Libby” McGuire; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth King. He was a retired cross-country truck driver and lived in El Paso for 40 years.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Duran, Inez V. 70, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, David; her sons, David Duran Jr. and Daniel Duran; her daughters, Dora Baca and Darlene Duran; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her infant granddaughter, Chloe. She was a homemaker and retired from shipping and receiving with the Kmart Corp. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Greissinger, Paul James 85, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Survivors include his sons, William Greissinger and Jon Greissinger; his daughter, Paulette Brady; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother. He was a longtime El Paso resident and worked as a real estate broker. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Hernandez, Socorro 71, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her aunt, Haydee Bombela, and her cousins. She was a retired machine operator and lived in El Paso for 16 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association of El Paso, 1921 E. Yandell, El Paso, TX 79903.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Moe, Corey G. 29, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Funeral service will be Saturday in Buffalo, N.Y. Local services have already taken place. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca; his son, Stanley Moe; his daughter, Ellenor Moe; and his parents, Everett and Elaine Moe. He was a Patriot missile fire and control operator and served in the Army as a specialist at Fort Bliss. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Montes, Alonzo 50, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Marty and Sonia Montes; three grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. He was an artist and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Mora, Enrique (Henry) “Galleta”72, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Ofelia Dominguez, Veronica M. Schnake, Antonia M. Charles and Rosie M. Marchant; seven grandchildren; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his son, Henry Aparicio. He was a construction worker and a Marine Corps veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Morrison, Robert K. 85, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Survivors include his niece, Cynthia Morrison. He was a veterinarian and served in the the U.S. armed forces. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Pagliaro, Socorro 80, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. Survivors include her daughter, Delia P. Gardea; two grandchildren; one brother; and four sisters. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Rodriguez, Eduardo F. 64, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. today and will continue Thursday in Avenida del Carmen No. 921 in Ascención, Chihuahua, Mexico, with rosary at 6 p.m. today. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in La Ascención del Señor Catholic Church in Ascención, Mexico. Burial will be in Panteon Municipal in Ascención. Survivors include his wife, Hortencia; his sons, Maziel Gabriel Rodriguez, Eduardo Joel Rodriguez and Rafael Guadalupe Rodriguez; his daughters, Zoila Ann Galan and Angela Mariana Castillo; and 17 grandchildren. He was a farm laborer and lived in El Paso for 13 years. Arrangements are by Del Carmen Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Ronquillo, Rodolfo 65, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe; his sons, Manuel Ronquillo, Dionicio Ronquillo, Martin Ronquillo, Ignacio Ronquillo and Jesus Ricardo Ronquillo,; his daughters, Martha Salinas, Guadalupe Neal, Lola Mesta and Teresa Ortega; 20 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was a retired crane operator for W.H. Silver and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000

Torres Jr., Joe S. 23, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2000). Funeral will be Friday in San Fernando, Calif. Local services have already taken place. Survivors include his parents, Joe S. Torres Sr. and Rosie I. Cramberg; and many brothers and sisters. He was a Patriot missile operator and systems mechanic in the Army. He was a private first class and was stationed at Fort Bliss. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 12 2000


Holmes, Kevin Wayne a marketing employee for Lawyers Title of El Paso, died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). He was a member of the board of directors of the El Paso Association of Builders and a member of the El Paso Association of Realtors. He was 34 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his parents, Gary and Edith Holmes and Sidney and Eddie Mounsey; his wife, Charlie Yvette; his son, Connor Paul Holmes; his daughter, Kelsey Elizabeth Holmes; his grandmother, Geneva Holmes; a brother; a sister; and a great-aunt. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brandon Paul Holmes. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rescue Mission.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Calderon, Abrana M. 71, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jose Calderon Jr.; her daughters, Alma Calderon, Blanca Calderon, Reina Calderon and Gloria Thomas; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Del Carmen Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Cera, Ruben 54, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Aurelia; his son, Saul Cera; his daughters, Veronica Cera and Elizabeth Cera; a brother; three sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a laborer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Chavez, Francisco P. 79, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sisters, Olivia Navarrette and Placida C. Poblano; 11 nephews and nieces; and 21 great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister, Manuelita Guevara. He was a bus driver and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Cogswell, Helen Stewart Lundy 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Westside Church of Christ. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Marguerite Jone Lunoy; her son, David Alton Cogswell; her daughters, Julia Cogswell Brown and Katherine Cogswell Swaller; one brother; and four grandchildren. She was a secretary and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Duchene, Aurelia 69, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, George Duchene Jr., Steve Duchene and Michael Duchene; her daughters, Sylvia Duchene, Patricia Duchene and Loretta Ortiz; one brother; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a retired food-service manager and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Felix, Gregorio 65, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be Friday in Holy Trinity Church, time pending. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Del Refugio; his son, Greg Felix; his daughters, Guadalupe Felix, Dora Felix, Ofelia Felix, Bertha Felix and Francis Felix; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was self-employed and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Felix, Horacio Silva 80, of El Paso and formerly of Juárez died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Services already took place in Capillas Jardines in Juárez. Survivors include his wife, Esther; his sons, Edmundo Silva, Horacio Silva and Ruben Silva; his daughter, Elia Silva; his brother, Humberto; his sisters, Elvira, Elia and Olivia; and several other relatives. He owned a service station and lived in El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Guevara, Angela Hernandez 71, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with funeral at 6 p.m. Survivors include her husband, Jose D.; her sons, Jose Angel Guevara and Luis Alfonso Guevara; and four grandchildren. She was a seamstress and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Karlsruher, Ralph 82, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Survivors include his wife, Melva; his sons, John Karlsruher, Jeffery Karlsruher and Judson Womble; his daughters, Sandra Boswell, Judith Kuncel, Sally Young and Dianne Himebaugh; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Ethel; and his brother, Charles Karlsruher. He was a comptroller for the El Paso public schools and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Lawyer, Grace I. 77, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Charles; her children, Karen Pettingill, Daniel Lawyer, Matthew Lawyer and Gracie Peters; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David Lawyer. She was retired from the U.S. civil service at Fort Bliss, where she was a chief contracting officer. She was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Metcalf, Warren J. 78, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with graveside service at 2:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lettie A.; his stepsons, Ernest Nelson, William Ballew, David Ballew and Steve Ballew; his stepdaughters, Sandra Corley and Debra Nalley; a sister; and several nephews and nieces. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He lived in El Paso for 14 years.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Pinedo, Julian 80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 8:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, with Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Larry Pinedo; his brothers, Jesse Pinedo and Alfonso Pinedo; his sisters, Emma Olivas and Beatrice Pena; and two grandchildren. He was a machinist mechanic and a World War II veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Prieto, Juana 84, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Yolanda Gomez and Gloria Villalpando; 21 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 20 years.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Romero, Alejandra 89, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Santo Niño De Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Pedro Romero and Froylan Romero; her daughters, Ofelia Gallegos, Elda Romero and Romelia Romero; two brothers; three sisters; 61 grandchildren; 128 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Guadalupe Dominguez and Enedina Romero. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Rozycki, Frank Ignacy 84, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Helen T.; his son, John A. Rozycki; his daughter, Frances Rozycki Morris; one brother; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a dispatcher and a World War II and Korean War veteran. He lived in El Paso for 52 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Valley School, 8600 Winchester, El Paso, TX 79907.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Simmons, Elzia 97, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be Saturday in Fordyce, Texas. Burial will be in Fordyce Cemetery. He is survived by several nephews and nieces. He was retired from El Paso Natural Gas Co. and lived in El Paso for 71 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Lions Club International.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Vivar, Felipe 88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Evergreen East Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; his daughters, Arcelia V. Hernandez, Gloria Ruth Aguirre, Patricia Vivar, “Nena” Stearns and Yvonne Mitschlatis; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was self-employed.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Wardy, Olga Marusich 71, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Abraham Wardy; her brother, Sam Marusich Jr.; her sisters, Thelma M. Sitters, Mariana Salem and Yolanda M. Rey; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000

Wehner, Howard 82, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 31, 1999). Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Howard G. Wehner; his daughter, Janice Hungo; his sister, Anita Karaty; and four grandchildren. He was retired from Marcal Paper Co. in Paterson, N.J. and was a World War II veteran. He lived in El Paso for two years and was a former New Jersey resident. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 13 2000


Adams, Eldren Alvin80, of El Paso died Wednesday Jan. 12, 2000. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 5800 Aladdin. Survivors include his wife, Clara M.; his son, Eddie Adams; his daughters, Carole Padgett and Carmen Wetzel; and six grandchildren. He lived in El Paso for 40 years and worked as a piano technician. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Adams, Jeffrey Richardson 48, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include his sister, Sherry Sturgis Adams, and his aunt Mozelle Printup. He was a repairman of film developing equipment and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for six years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home Central.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Anchondo, Salvador “Chavita” 47, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Saturday in San Ignacio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Salvador Anchondo Jr., Gabriel Cortez, Raymund Cortez and Vicente Anchondo; his daughter, Maria Gallardo; nine grandchildren; four brothers; and one sister. He was a machine operator at the Eureka Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Arreola, Ramon F. of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). 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 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his son, Ramon Arreola; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe G. He was an automobile mechanic and lived in El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Beauchamp, Elsie Geneva 86, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today in St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mission Park North on Fredericksburg Highway. Survivors include her sons, Stephen Parish Beauchamp and Dan Beauchamp; and three randchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fay. She lived for many years in towns throughout East Texas until she settled in El Paso 10 years ago with her son, Stephen Parish. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis National Research Foundation, 200 Oceangate, Ste. 440, Long Beach, CA, 90802. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Chandler, Marie Angnes 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Matthews Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son Frederick W. Nelan; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Joseph F. Nelan and Roy Chandler; her daughters, Barbara Van Winkle, Betsy Moore and Margaret Crail; and one granddaughter. She was a schoolteacher and a lifetime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Cummins, Helen Lucille 75, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert Francis; her son, Robert Francis Cummins Jr.; her daughters, Lorna Helen Escobar and Kathleen Frances Buhman; and 12 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Davis, Frank W. 69, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 3, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria de Los Angeles. He was an Army veteran and longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home Central.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

DeLugo, Esperanza M. 77, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 8:45 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andres, Teofilo, Rafael, Edmundo and Jose Inocente Lugo; her daughters, Josefina Lugo and Esperanza Acosta; 22 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Felix, Gregorio 65, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. today in Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Del Refugio; his son, Greg Felix; his daughters, Guadalupe Felix, Dora Felix, Ofelia Felix, Bertha Felix and Francis Felix; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was self-employed and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Gipson, Mabel J. of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her nieces, Dixie Thomas and Wanda Jefferis. She was a retired switchboard operator for Southwest General Hospital and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Kahn, Godfred F. 86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in B’Nai Zion Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Faye; his sons, Gary Kahn and Ronald Kahn; his daughters, Pat Simons and Marian Daross; one brother; one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a businessman in the retail industry and an Air Force veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Marroquin, Manuel S. 93, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Maria Luisa O.; his sons, Lupe Marroquin, David Marroquin, Manuel Marroquin, Luz Marroquin and Daniel Marroquin; his daughters, Petra Galarza, Martha Mendoza, Mary Marroquin, Cruz Marroquin and Ana Marroquin; 29 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was a retired vendor.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Mosley, Anne Lemin 93, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Survivors include her children, Bufred M. Mosley and William K. Mosley; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce B. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Ortiz, Ana 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Manuel Ortiz; her daughters, Margarita Romero, Beatriz Simentel and Petra Murillo; 26 grandchildren; eight grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Ramirez, Arturo 73, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Rita; his daughter, Sylvia Ramirez; two brothers; and two grandchildren. He was a baker and lived in El Paso for 13 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Rivera, Fernando 72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation and prayer service will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Maria Del Carmen; his son, Fernando Rivera; his daughters, Nancy Rivera, Patricia Rivera Delgado and Virginia Rivera Garcia; and 10 grandchildren. He was self-employed and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Ruiz, Rogelio A. 63, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jaime Cruz Ruiz and Herman Ruiz; his daughters, Gloria Ruiz, Mary Ruiz and Delia Ruiz; one brother; four sisters; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. He was a mill worker and lived in El Paso for 35 years.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Terrazas, Moises 59, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Estela; his sons, Waldo Terrazas and Jorge Terrazas; his daughters, Lilly Lujan and Clara Fernandez; one sister; and six grandchildren. He was a clothing salesman and lived in El Paso for 57 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000

Wagner, Carel G. 82, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Berta; his son, Donald Arthur Wagner; one brother; one sister; and three grandchildren. He was a lineman for Southwestern Bell and a retired Army master sergeant. He lived in El Paso for 38 years. Memorial contributions may be made to: Nurses Training 40th Thru 8th, 4724 Vulcan, El Paso, TX 79904.
El Paso Times - January 14 2000


Rathwick, Clyde William an executive for the El Paso Natural Gas Co., died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). He worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 32 years in Houston and El Paso. He also had two books published on theology, taught Sunday school and was the inventor of an industrial device. He was a longtime El Paso resident and was 84. Survivors include his wife, Velma A.; his son, Ray William; his sister, Lorin Mandeville; four grandchildren; three nephews; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Berg, Sara Ida 87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday in B’Nai Zion Synagogue. Burial will be in B’Nai Zion Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack S. Survivors include her son, Tanny Berg; her daughter, Lee Chayes; two brothers; and five grandchildren. She was the owner of a wholesale business and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Blanco, Rosalinda “Rosie” E. 42, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home East, with vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Miguel D.; her sons, Miguel A. Blanco and Martin Blanco; her daughters, Jacqueline Blanco and Veronica Blanco; her mother, Jesusita Escajeda; two sisters; and four brothers. She was a homemaker and a bilingual teacher in Farmington, N.M. She was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000


Castillo, Mema 90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with prayer at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Edna Morales and Elizabeth Castillo; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters. She was a housewife and lived in El Paso for 23 years.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Chandler, Marie Wilder Nelan 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Joseph F. Nelan Jr. and Frederick W. Nelan; her daughters, Barbara Van Winkle and Betsy Moore; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph F. Nelan and Roy Chandler; her daughter, Margaret Crail; one granddaughter; and a sister. She was a schoolteacher and a lived in Sherman, Texas. She was formerly of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Loretto Academy, 1300 Hardaway, El Paso, TX 79903. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Christopher, Deborah Kay 29, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Funeral will be at 3 p.m. today in Vista New Life Church, 4700 Leeds. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, S. Vicki and Norman Christianson; her brothers, Donald and Mark Evenson, and her sister, Christie Christopher-Jones. She was a graduate of Eastwood High School and won Miss Teen El Paso in 1989. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to her memorial fund by calling Vista New Life Church at 562-7100. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home East.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Estrada, Elvira Sanchez 80, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Merced Cemetery in Marfa. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Lou Moguel; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five sisters; and two brothers. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso. She was originally from Marfa. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Gonzalez, Tomasa 94, died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel, with rosary service to follow at 6 p.m. in San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in San Elizario Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Rogelio Vargas and Pablo Renteria; her daughter, Lydia Solis; four brothers; four sisters; 27 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; 47 great-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong resident of the Fabens area.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Leggett, Vernelia 62, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James E.; her daughter, Stacy Lynn Washington; five grandchildren; and four sisters. She was a teller at the Department of Defense Commissary and lived in El Paso all her life.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Moye, Helen Dorothy 88, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil “Chats.” She was the previous owner of Valley Pest Control and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Sanchez, Cacique Santos 75, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Ysleta Mission, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Ysleta Mission. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther. Survivors include his son, Carlos Santos Sanchez; his daughter, Anita Lopez; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was the tribal chief — the highest position inside the tribe — of the Tigua Indian Tribe of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo. As the tribal chief, he was the titular head of the Tribal Council and responsible for all affairs of the tribe both traditional and nontraditional. Under his leadership, Speaking Rock Casino opened, and the tribe developed other business interests including Big Bear Oil Co. and the Running Bear Convenience Stores. He lived all his life in El Paso.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000

Sternau, Edith 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). A private service was planned. Survivors include her friend, Tim Clifford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sydney. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 31 years. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 15 2000


Rivas, Jose D. 84 a retired heating and air-conditioning business employee and a World War II veteran, died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). He was 84 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Irene, and several relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Alcala, Jose G. 77, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Survivors include his sons, Jose Pilar Alcala, Rafael Alcala, Francis Xavier Alcala and Eduardo Alcala; his daughters, Maria Luisa Barron, Bertha Alcala, Josefina Alcala and Patricia Alcala; one brother; two sisters, 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. He was a dry-wall finisher and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Calderon, Anita 94, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Guardian Angel Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Maria C. Luera; her nephews, Fernando Luera, Rafael Luera and Antonio Luera; and her nieces, Maria L. Herrera, Antonia Chavez, Consuela Gonzalez and Trinidad Fernandez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Caporaso, Edward Paul 53, of Chaparral died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Survivors include his parents, Achille and Theresa Caporaso; his son, Shane Caporaso; his daughter, Kelly Caporaso; one brother, one sister; and a grandchild. He was a food-service manager. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2211 Norfolk, suite 825, Houston, TX 77098. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Estrada, Gabriel 21, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivorsinclude his parents, Jose and Juana Estrada; his grandparents, Pedro and Soledad Estrada and Pascuala Mendez; his brothers, Jose Angel Estrada and Erik Estrada; and his sister, Cecilia Estrada. He was a hotel caterer and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Garcia, Evangelina 82, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Carlos Garcia Jr., Enrique Garcia and Cesar Garcia; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Garcia, Julia 87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Frank Garcia and Cuco Garcia; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She worked for the health department and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Greene, Angelina L. 60, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, William; her sons, Richard Clayton, Ron Clayton and Robert Clayton; her daughters, Debra Clayton and Mary Bernadette Clayton; one brother; four sisters; and 14 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Juen, Joanne W. 68, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Richard P.; her sons, Jim Bradley, Kevin Bradley, Greg Juen, Derek Juen and Nick Juen; her daughters, Lisa Juen and Hillary Juen; one brother; and 14 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 44 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic charities.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Lujan, Arturo 54, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Paul Lujan, Enrique Lujan, Mario Lujan and David Lujan; his daughter, Frances Lujan; nine grandchildren; and several other relatives. He was a custodian for the University of Texas at El Paso and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Oropeza, Esther G. 83, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesus Oropeza, Lalo Oropeza, Armando Oropeza and Francisco Oropeza; her daughter, Linda Villegas; one brother; one sister; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ricardo Garcia and Manuel Garcia. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Ponsolle, Bernice Rosalind 88, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Ponsolle. She was a secretary and lived in El Paso for four years.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Rodriguez, Angela Gomez 60, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Roberto; her sons, Michael Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez Jr., George Rodriguez and Jimmy Rodriguez; her daughter, Sylvia Rodriguez Hernandez; two brothers; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Torres, Jesus Maria 65, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Sergio Torres, Jorge Torres, Luis Torres, Ruben Torres and Jesus Torres; his daughters, Rosalva Torres, Lourdes De La O, Graciela Torres-Sumal and San Juana Torres; one brother; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a mechanic and lived in El Paso for 25 years.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000

Vargas, Manuel 72, of Fort Hancock died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in St. Teresa Catholic Church, Fort Hancock. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Hancock Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Adelena; his sons, Jesse Vargas, Juan Vargas, Manuel Vargas Jr. and Francisco Javier Vargas; his daughters, Sara Murillo, Carolina Maese and Rosa Maria Cardona; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, six brothers and three sisters. He was a retired farmer and a lifelong Fort Hancock resident.
El Paso Times - January 16 2000


Craigo, Ernest Fay 85 a retired teacher and a former City Council representative, died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). He also was a World War II veteran. He was 85 and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, L. Kathleen; his son, William H. Craigo; his daughter, Candace F. Kraus; five sisters; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000

Garcia, Julia 87 of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Frank Garcia and Cuco Garcia; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She worked for the health department and was a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000

Juen, Joanne W. 68, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Richard P.; her sons, Jim Bradley, Kevin Bradley, Greg Juen, Derek Juen and Nick Juen; her daughters, Lisa Juen and Hillary Juen; one brother; and 14 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 44 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic charities.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000

Patino, Maria T. 94, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Gloria P. Vallejo and Josefina Patino; her nephews, George R. Minjarez and Ricardo Patino; and her niece, Maria O. Patino. She was a retired nurse and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000

Soto Jr., Maximo “Maxie” 27, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Maximo Sr. and Blanca Soto; his grandparents, Noema and James Whitaker and Guadalupe Soto; and his sister, Monica Soto. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jesus J. Soto. He was a Socorro High School graduate and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000

Tiscareno, Tiscareno, Paula V. 63, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Armando C. Sr.; her sons, Manuel V. Tiscareno, Luis V. Tiscareno and Armando V. Tiscareno Jr.; her daughters, Irene Valtierra and Cynthia Tiscareno; three brothers; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 48 years.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000

Trillo, Luz A. 96, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Francisco Trillo and Gilberto Trillo; her daughter, Martha Bujanda; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000

Vandiver Jr., John Newton 84, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Catherine L.; his daughters, Sara Lee Payne and Carol Love; one sister; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was a supervisor for El Paso Natural Gas Company and was a Navy veteran. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 233 N. Mesa Hills Dr.; MD Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas; or the Tobin Park Building Fund, 9410 Roanoke, El Paso, TX 79924.
El Paso Times - January 17 2000


Morrison, Robert K. 85, a veterinarian, died Monday Jan. 10, 2000. He had veterinary practices in Michigan, Illinois, West Virginia and El Paso. He was retired from the Northeast Veterinarian Clinic. He also was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his niece, Cynthia Morrison; his nephew, David Morrison; and his grandnieces, Meaghan and Margaux. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Bulla, Robert M. 73, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with prayer service at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home Central. Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Irene; his daughter, Laura Rodriguez; three grandchildren; and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Bulla. He retired from AT&T as a radio technician and had lived in El Paso 40 years.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Diaz, Jose G. 87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Concepcion F.; seven grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was a laborer for the Texas Highway Department and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Orozco, Leonor 74, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. today, with prayer service at noon, in San Jose Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her sons, Jose Orozco, Jesus Orozco, Luciano Orozco, Leonel Orozco and Juan Javier Orozco; and her daughters, Maria C. Coldsnow, Maria Martha Orozco, Maria Inez Salas and Maria Isabel Vallez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Peticolas, Anita Walters 85, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Susan Peticolas Lahti and Anne Peticolas; her sons, Craig Peticolas, Ed Peticolas and Bob Peticolas; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. She was a homemaker and a native El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Hospice of VNA Circle of Hope.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Pugh, Roy Edward 41, died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Emily-Claire Kostrubala; his sisters, Karen Porter and Pam Whaley; his brothers, Charles Pugh, Richard Pugh and John Pugh; and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Butler. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Reveles, Maria 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home East. Funeral Mass will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Felix Reveles, Alejandro Reveles and Joseph Rito Reveles; her sisters, Nicasia Reveles, Angelia Hernandez, Julia Guthrie, Paulina Jimenez, Jovita Padilla and Dominga Gonzalez; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Rutherford, Andrew G. 77, of Mesa, Ariz., died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Funeral and burial will be in Mesa. Survivors include his wife, Carol Sue; his sons, Andrew Rutherford Jr. and Justin Rutherford; his daughters, Cynthia Toliver, Karen Buechle and Carol Knoff; his brother, Samuel Rutherford; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a veteran and a retired upholstery shop owner. He lived in Mesa for 34 years. El Paso arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Sena, Jose Guillermo 94, of Canutillo died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church; the time is pending. Survivors include his son, Jose Sena; his daughters, Maria del Socorro Sena, Josefina S. Castaneda, Guadalupe S. Martinez and Maria Elena Castaneda; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Peyton Meat Co. and was a lifelong Canutillo resident.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Shoemaker, Lorene E. 78, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home East. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Scotsdale Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Jayne LaConti; her nephew, Billy C. Roach; one grandchild; and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Shoemaker. She was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Solis, Cruz S. 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Angelina G.; his sons, Juan G. Solis, Efrain G. Solis and Jorge Solis; his daughters, Imelda S. Galindro, Edelmira S. Armas and Yolanda S. Brown; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother. He retired from Phelps Dodge after 23 years of service and lived in El Paso for 45 years.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Sutton, James Charles 63, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral will be at noon Wednesday in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Pamela; his children, Michael “Forest” Sutton, James “J.T.” Sutton, Mary “Beth” Mulvey and Katherine “Jill” Aquino; his stepdaughter, Caitlin Callaham; and his sister, Jacqueline Wilk. He was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He lived in El Paso for 17 years.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000

Vite, Consuelo R. 80, of Clint died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home Carolina and from 5 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Clint Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Cruz Vite; her daughters, Mercedes Vite, Maria Vasquez, Lorenza Vite and Mary Vite; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florencio. She was a homemaker and lived in Clint for 55 years.
El Paso Times - January 18 2000


Balderrama, Guillermo a shipping and receiving supervisor for Farah Clothing Manufacturing and an Army veteran, died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). He was 62 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Maria E.; his sons, Antonio Balderrama, Guillermo Balderrama Jr. and Alonso Balderrama; his daughters, Barbara Avalos, Maria E. Santillan and Laura Sena; one sister; and 10 grandchildren. 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 11:45 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Church, with burial at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Banuelos, Roberto 68, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 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. Thursday in Sion Temple. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Alicia; his daughters, Lydia Bustamante, Lauren Banuelos and Roxanna A. Salazar; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a laborer in the gasoline industry and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Benavente, Ricardo Adolfo 62, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Cecilia; his sons, Ricardo Adolfo Benavente Jr., Eduardo Fabian Benavente and Luis Alberto Benavente; his daughters, Gloria Veronica Hernandez and Vickie Vargas; four brothers; five sisters; and 12 grandchildren. He was a retired operator for Levis Strauss Company and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Brewster Jr., Jack E. 81, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Memorial service will be from 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jim Brewster; his daughters, Debbie Brewster and Grace Pryomski; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony Brewster. He was a telephone technician and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for six years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Castillo, Sofia R. infant daughter of Tobias O. and Raquel Castillo, died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her brother, Omar T. Castillo; and her sister, Cristina R. Castillo. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Escarcega, Rachel 42, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her parents Rafael “Pilo” and Beatriz “Bea” Escarcega; her brothers, Rafael Escarcega Jr. and Richard Escarcega; her sisters, Romie Escarcega, Becky Villa, Ruth Newell, and Patricia Escarcega; four nephews; and one niece. She was a time and billing supervisor and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 2520 Silver, El Paso, TX 79930. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Gallardo, Beatriz L. 85, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Francisco Lopez; her sisters, Fidelia Rosales, Benigna Ocha, Guadalupe Muñoz and Carolina Sierra; 24 nephews; 15 nieces; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enrique C. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. br>El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Galvan, Petra Q. 91, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at 1 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2:45 p.m. Thursday in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Luis Galvan, Leopoldo Galvan and Humberto Galvan; her daughters, Martha Irene Galvan, Celia Culbreth, Magda Ortiz, Yolanda Toth, Graciela Campos and Gloria Lozano; 28 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Garcia, Amador 83, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Antonia; his brothers, Genaro Garcia, Fermin Garcia, Ricardo Garcia and Manuel Garcia; and his sisters, Marcela Garcia and Genoveva Garcia. He was a cinematographer and lived in El Paso for 12 years.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Haase, Michael Christopher17, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Merchelle Haase; his grandparents, Calvin Charles and Ruth Haase and James David Stevens; and his brother, Steven Charles Haase. He was a senior at Franklin High School and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Nuñez, Luis 88, of San Elizario died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Mary Lou Nuñez, Beatriz Nuñez and Cecilia N. Rey; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria S. He was a farmer and worked for the Ysleta and San Elizario school districts. He was a lifelong San Elizario resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Reiger, Thomas J. 68, of El Paso and formerly of Millsboro, Del., died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Thor M. Stevenson; his sister, Alice Johnson; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an appliance salesman and a Korean War veteran. He lived in El Paso for two years.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Reveles, Maria 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her numerous nieces and nephews; her brothers, Felix Reveles, Alejandro Reveles and Joseph Rito Reveles; and her sisters, Nicasia Reveles, Angelia Hernandez, Julia Guthrie, Paulina Jimenez, Jovita Padilla and Dominga Gonzalez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. br>El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Sanchez, Lorenzo “El Lore” 49, of Chaparral died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. and prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julia; his parents, Esteban and Isabel Sanchez; his sons, Juan Sanchez, Alfredo Sanchez and George Sanchez; his daughters, Claudia Sanchez and Sandy Ibarra; four brothers; three sisters; and eight grandchildren. He worked for the Ysleta Independent School District and was a longtime Chaparral resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Sena, Jose Guillermo 94, of Canutillo, Texas, died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jose Sena; his daughters, Maria del Socorro Sena; Josefina S. Castaneda, Guadalupe S. Martinez and Maria Elena Castañeda; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Peyton Meat Co. and a lifelong Canutillo resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Tucker, Nettie H. 94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Burial will be in Uvalde City Cemetery in Uvalde, Texas. Survivors include her daughter, Louise Seay; her brother, Hal Hall; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a nurse and lived in El Paso for 9 years.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Ward, Barbara J. 66, of San Angelo died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jeffery C. Smith and David S. Smith; her daughters, Georgia L. Mathis, Loetta A. DiGennaro, Susan J. Wilson, Jennifer L. Parker and Jackie C. Parks; one brother; two sisters; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a former Anthony, N.M., resident. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home-San Angelo, Texas.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Woodhouse, Marjorie T. 88, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Pete Woodhouse, Dennis Woodhouse and Phil Woodhouse; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a retired nurse and a lifelong El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Bostic, Ronald E. 48 a Marine Corps veteran, died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). He was the past president of Hydra Power Systems Inc.; a rancher; a district executive for the Yucca Council Boy Scouts of America; the owner of Mont Blanc Enterprises LTD.; and a licensed contractor, investor and real estate agent with Century 21 in Ruidoso. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughters, Krystal Bostic and Erica Bostic; his sisters, Bonnie O’Leary and Connie Hewitt; his parents, Bill and Dollie Bostic; and two nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

Chavez Jr., Ruben 22, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his fiancee, Sonia Castor; his daughter, Jasmine Chavez; his parents, Ruben and Laura Chavez; two grandparents; and his brother, Joe Daniel Chavez. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

DeShazo, Anna Lou 93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Cemetery, with memorial service at 11 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Ann Joyner; her two grandsons; one great-grandson; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. She was retired from the U.S. Immigration Service at 32 years of service and lived in El Paso for more than 70 years.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

Dickason, Helen B. 78, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her husband, John R.; her sons, John M. Dickason and Michael Dickason; his daughters, Cathy Dickason and Margo Caigoy; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a book buyer and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

Edwards, Charlie 66, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Helen; his sons, Charles Edwards, Michael Edwards, Mitchell Edwards and Melvin Edwards; his daughters, Cynthia Richardson and Candace Edwards; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He served in the Army for 22 years and was a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

Figueroa, William G. 78, an El Paso native, died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josephina Gabusi; his son, William Figueroa; his daughters, Loretta Figueroa, Patricia Sosnovec and Julianne Figueroa; two grandsons; one brother; and three sisters. He was a physician and a longtime UCLA medical professor. Memorial contributions may be made to the William G. Figueroa, M.D., Memorial Scholarship for medical students, c/o UCLA School of Medicine, Dean’s Office, Los Angeles, CA 90024.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Harrelson Sr., Johnny Lee 53, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:15 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Jane Harrelson; his wife, Maria Irma; his sons, Johnny Harrelson Jr., Remy Harrelson, Franky Harrelson, Jody Harrelson, Bruce Harrelson, Gary Harrelson and Jose Harrelson; his daughters, Mary Lou Horan and Maria Harrelson; and seven grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

Herrera, Josefina 88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). 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 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Salvador Herrera Jr., and Pedro Herrera; her daughters, Margarita Velarde, Isabel Franco and Josefina Soto; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Sr., and her daughter, Guadalupe Minjarez. She was a housewife and a longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000


Holguin, Andrea G. 74, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Antonio; her sisters, Frances G. Pineda and Adela G. Chavez; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

Hornedo, Cecilia of San Francisco and formerly of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Maria Luisa Hornedo; her sisters, Mercedes Guzman and Teresa Hornedo; her brother, Manuel Hornedo; two nephews; several aunts; and several cousins. She was retired from Levi Strauss. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

Mooring, Gloria Dean McClain King 66, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Loma Terrace Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Thomas King Jr. and William King; her daughters, Diana Montes, Cynthia Ross, Belinda Krupp, Audrey Burkes and Sharon Scott; her mother, Gertrude Allen; two sisters, one stepbrother; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 38 years.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

Ortega, Teodora “Lola” 94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan M. Ortega and Victor Ortega; her daughters, Josefina Luna and Maria Elena Espinoza; 25 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Martinez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 41 years.
El Paso Times - January 19 2000

Soto, Jose Flores 76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Ana; his sons, Fabian Soto, Jose Manuel Soto, Reymundo Soto, Fernando Soto and Armando Soto; and his daughters, Socorro Alvarez, Estela Nevarez, Bertha Barajas, Martha Bernal and Ana Aida Reyes. He was paint contractor and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

Tolentino, Edgardo Eduardo 55, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elaine; his sons, Pedro Tolentino, Edgardo Eddie Tolentino Jr. and Marco Tolentino; and his brothers, Ronnie Tolentino, Albert Tolentino, Willy Tolentino and Ernie Tolentino. He was a self-employed professional photographer and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 46 years.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000

Tucker, Nettie H. 94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Burial will be in Uvalde City Cemetery in Uvalde, Texas. Survivors include her daughter, Louise Seay; her brother, Hal Hall; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a nurse and lived in El Paso for 9 years.
El Paso Times - January 20 2000