El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, May 24-31, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ May 24 2000 Davis, Margaret Ann 73 the original owner of Como's Pizzeria, died Monday (May 22, 2000). She was 73 and lived in El Paso for 55 years. Survivors include her sons, Michael Davis and Ralph Davis Jr.; her daughters, Cindy Armendariz and Terry Eoff; her brother, George Joseph; her sisters, Helen Spurlock, Jennie Ling, Dorothy Bazari and Rosie Joseph; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; her brother, Joseph Joseph; and her sister, Dolores Moreland. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with trisagion service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Alarcon, Lorenzo Jose 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria P.; his ex-wife, Manuela; his sons, Ricardo Alarcon, Arturo Alarcon, Lorenzo Alarcon Jr. and Manuel Muņoz; his daughters, Lydia Lizarraga, Rosa Maria Lopez and Rafaela Gallardo; his brother, Ramon Galaviz; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a maintenance worker with the U.S. Postal Service and a decorated Korean War veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Alvidrez, Margarita 62, of Fabens died Monday (May 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in San Elizario Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the same church. Survivors include her son, Delfino Alvidrez; five grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters. She was a homemaker and a lifelong Fabens resident. Franco, Luis "El Negro" 76, of El Paso died Saturday (May 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Santo Niņo de Atocha Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lylia P.; his son, Luis Franco Jr.; his daughters, Lucille Padilla and Edith Franco; his brothers, Jose Raul Franco, Enrique "Henry" Franco, Eduardo Franco, Antonio Franco and Mario Franco; his grandchildren, Adrian Briseno, Denise Briseno, Alicia Franco and Andrea Padilla; and his great-grandson, Aaron Jimenez. He was preceded in death by his son, Antonio Franco; his brother, Manuel Franco; and his sister, Sarah Esther Franco. He retired from Western Gillette and was a World War II Army veteran. He was Teamsters member and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 909 San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901. Gonzalez, Angel 73, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 17, 2000). A memorial service will be at 9 a.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 9:15 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 10:15 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church and then burial in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. He is survived by his sister, Cruz Gonzalez; one nephew; and several nieces. He was a maintenance worker for the University of Texas at El Paso and a longtime El Paso resident. Kraften, Marian L. 77, of El Paso died Friday (May 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Walter W.; her sons, Robert Mitchell, Bill Kraften and Walter Wayne Kraften; her daughter, Lou Ann Kay Kraften; her brother, Louis Garner; her sisters, Ruth Luebbers and Irene Vallez; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Meadows, Margaret "Peloncha" 83, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funearl Mass will be at 11:45 a.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Fred J. Meadows; her daughter, Carolyn Casarez; her sister, Evangeline Miller; her grandchildren; Chris Myers, Thomas Myers and David Myers; her great-granddaughter, Desiree Fry; her nephew, Richard Miller; and her niece, Lori Alcala. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jobie. She was a bookkeeper and a lifelong El Paso resident. Morales, Irma 50, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Agustina Navarette; her sons, Ernesto Navarette, Jaime Morales and Jose Luis Morales; two brothers; and three grandchildren. She was a sewing operator at a bag factory and a lifelong El Paso resident. Newlin, Kaye Louise 50, of El Paso died Sunday (May 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Lee Treviņo. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Leah; her son, David S. Newlin; her daughters, Jenny Jarvis, Laura Markham, Amanda Newlin, Julia Newlin and Amy Newlin; her brothers, Jim Hootone and David Hooton; her sister, Elaine Hymas; and one grandchild. She was a schoolteacher for the Ysleta Independent School District, and she lived in El Paso for 22 years. Quiroz, Emanuel Isaac infant son of Angel and Gracie Quiroz, died Saturday (May 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, followed by a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his paternal grandmother, Terry Quiroz; his great-grandfather, German Gandara; four uncles; six aunts; and 12 cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Caridad Gandara, and his great-grandmother, Esperanza Gandara. Torres, Francisco Enrique "Kiko" 44, of El Paso died Friday (May 19, 2000). Inurnment will be in Memory Gardens Crematory. A memorial service will be at a later date. Survivors include his longtime companion, Jose Chavez; his daughter, Marie Elizabeth Torres; his brother, David Torres; his sisters, Maria C. Pizzi, Maria Leticia Rubio, Maria Ylanda Baca, Dora E. Roa and Benita Torres-Poti; and his granddaughter, Jasmine Marie Sandoval. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco C. and Maria Isabel Torres. He was a landscaper and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Circle of Hope Hospice VNA Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. May 25 2000 Return to top Davis, George F. Funeral services are pending in Dallas for George F. Davis, a longtime El Pasoan. Born Aug. 17, 1920, in Roswell, N.M., he died Wednesday in Dallas of complications of Parkinson's disease. A resident of Dallas since 1995, he was a retired certified public accountant and was a past president of the El Paso Chapter of CPAs. He was a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, had been president of active and alumni chapters of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and was a decorated World War II B-29 pilot. Survivors include his widow, Mary Margaret Davis; and his daughter, Daphne Davis, and her husband, Garland Head, of Dallas. Graveside services will be Friday at Webb Chapel cemetery in Dallas. Memorial gifts may be made to a favorite charity or the UTEP Excellence Fund. Longoria, Guadalupe R. 80, of Fabens died Wednesday (May 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fabens Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel; her sons, Oscar Longoria, Reynaldo Longoria, Armando Longoria, Manuel Longoria Jr., Hector Longoria and Roberto Longoria; her daughters, Magdalena Gonzales, Teresa Montoya, Guadalupe Longoria, Alicia Longoria and Martha Ortega; four sisters; and 67 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in Fabens for 30 years. Renteria, Rosalia 66, of El Paso died Monday (May 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Blessed Juan Diego Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Prudencio; her daughters, Maria De Jesus Garcia and Luz Patricia De Loera; her brothers, Santiago Cervantes, Jorge Cervantes, Bibiano Cervantes, Gregorio Cervantes and Jose Cervantes; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lifelong El Paso resident. Sanchez, Luisa 88, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Eloisa Sanchez, Elisa Varela and Patricia Torres; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 69 years. Serna, Pedro Ramon 80, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Valley Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; his sons, Ricardo Serna, Gabriel Serna, Pedro Serna Jr., Jaime Serna, Raul Serna and David Serna; one brother; three sisters; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He retired from Phelps Dodge after 32 years of service and was a World War II Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Cupler, Evelyne H. 85, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, died Monday (May 15, 2000). Services have taken place. Burial was in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James; her daughter, Claudette Adams; her brothers, Charles Haynes, J.W. Haynes and Joel Haynes; her sister, Katheryn Morgan and Vera Sue Schultz; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a cashier for a grocery store and restaurant. Arrangements were by Bates-Cooper Funeral Home. May 26 2000 Return to top Mattox, Thomas Matthew who bred and trained thoroughbred horses and quarter horses for racing and also was active in rodeos in the Southwest, died Wednesday (May 24, 2000). He was 32 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his son, Thomas Glen Mattox; his parents, former county judge Chuck Mattox and Lorann Mays Mattox; his brother, Charles W. Mattox Jr.; his sister, Autumn Virginia Mattox; and his nieces, Cassie Mattox and Christi Mattox. He was preceded in death by his sister, Katharine Harvey Mattox. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Clement's Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Clement's Episcopal Church, 810 North Campbell, El Paso, TX 79902. Barraza, Eldifonso 33, of El Paso died Thursday (May 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with prayer service from 4 to 5 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lucila; his sons, Eldifonso Barraza Jr. and Joshua Barraza; and his mother, Victoria Gomez. He was a construction laborer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Caballero, Maria Catalina 66, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Salvador; her sons, Jose Arnoldo Martell, Salvador Orlando Caballero and Abel Ernesto Caballero; her daughters, Ana Emma Martell, Carmen Martell, Lilly Canales, Cathy Pendell, Adriana Flores, Angie Caballero, Cecilia Jayme and Teresa Gonzalez; one brother; one sister; 24 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 42 years. Curry, Elmo C. 84, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 24, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his wife, Alma; his son, Brian E. Curry; his daughter, Tina Marie Wolfe; one sister; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a die caster and lived in El Paso for 18 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Pebble Hills Presbyterian Church, 11299 Pebble Hills, El Paso, TX 79936. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Dunigan, Frances K. 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond; her son, Philip Dunigan; her daughter, Adrienne Woods; her brother, Douglas Key; and four grandchildren. She was a dental hygienist and lived in El Paso for 11 years. Martinez, Vicente G. 65, of El Paso died Monday (May 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. and funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jovita; his son, Tury Martinez; his daughters, Cherry Campa and Yolie Martinez-Singh; seven grandchildren; and two sisters. He was a retired truck driver and veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Martinez, Tomasa B. 61, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose De La Luz; her sons, Filiberto Martinez and Jose De La Luz Martinez Jr.; her daughter, Lydia Martinez; four brothers; six sisters; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 14 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Silver, Lucile Henryetta 89, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, William E. Silver; her grandchildren, Gary A. Silver, Gail L. Bell and Karen A. Degn; her great-grandchildren, Haley Bell, Jenna Bell and Ashley Degn. She was a retired civil service worker who had worked as a medical stenographer at Beaumont Hospital. She lived in El Paso for 80 years. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Velazquez, Guadalupe 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Adela; his sons, Federico Martinez, Jesus Velazquez, Guillermo Velazquez and Guadalupe Martinez; his daughters, Mary Martinez, Ofelia Rodriguez and Leticia Velazquez; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a steelworker at Asarco for 35 years and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Vose, Claire 85, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Palisades Retirement Center. Survivors include her son, Michael Hammel; and her daughter, Patricia Hammel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stan. She was a homemaker, an artist and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. May 27 2000 Return to top Martinez, Ruben a teacher for the Ysleta Independent School District teacher, died Thursday (May 25, 2000). He was 51 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Maria Enriqueta; his son, Victor Daniel Rodriguez; his daughters, Guadalupe Martinez and Maribel Martinez; his brothers, Baltazar Martinez, Lorenzo Martinez, Arturo Martinez and Jose Martinez; his sisters, Dora Diaz and Gloria Martinez; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today, and from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in St. Mark Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Rogers, Eloise M. 82, of El Paso died Thursday (May 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Kara Lynn Koppanyi, Beth Ann McFarland, Linda K. Ault and Nikki R. Dryden; her brother, Roy Watt; her sisters, Bonnie Friedly and Dean Matheson; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice A.; her daughter, Karen Sue Ponchard; her brother, George Watt; and her sister, Gladys York. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 29 years. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925. Shaeffer, Lewis Warren 95, of El Paso died Thursday (May 25, 2000). Visitation will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Funeral Home, followed by funeral at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Gene Shaeffer; his nephews, Bob, Herb and Brent; his nieces, Sharon and Rebecca; his granddaughter, Tina; and many great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Ralston. He was a telegrapher for AT&T and lived in El Paso for 81 years. May 28 2000 Return to top Trejo, Gregorio M. who retired from Bauman Advertising Co. after 40 years, died Thursday (May 25, 2000). He was also a decorated World War II veteran. He was 76 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Anita Muņoz; his sons, Marcelo Trejo, Robert Trejo, Sammy Trejo, Tony Trejo and Ruben Trejo; his daughters, Elena Medrano, Cecilia Carpio, Alicia Del Pino and Patricia Brown; his brother, Jose Trejo; his sister, Lucila Trejo; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Alvarado, Maria 82, of El Paso died Thursday (May 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her brothers, Miguel Alvarado and Juan Alvarado, and her sister, Margarita Alvarado. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Borjon, Rodolfo 74, of El Paso died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Olga; his sons, Adolfo Borjon and Rodolfo Borjon Jr.; his daughters, Juanita Gutierrez, Olga Conway, Gabriela Ramos and Sylvia Borjon; his brothers, Antonio Borjon, Arturo Borjon and Armando Borjon; his sisters, Raquel B. Natividad, Celia Borjon and Maria Reyes; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was the owner and operator of a camera store and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Branham, Mrs. Elmer 93, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. She was a retired secretary and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Duran, Edward 77, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Frances; his sons, Oscar Duran and Robert Duran; his daughter, Mary Ella Sotomayor; two brothers; four sisters; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired truck driver and a World War II Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 51 years. Duran, Hermelinda 70, of El Paso died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 9 a.m., followed by burial in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her sons, Jose Andres Duran and Jaime Raul Duran; her daughter, Nora Elisa D. Estrada; her brothers, Arturo Herrera, Gregoria Herrera, Salvador Herrera, Francisco Herrera and Andres Herrera; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. McCulley, Joseph Cullen 49, of El Paso died Saturday (May 6, 2000). He is survived by his brothers, Henry McCulley and George Sheehan, and his sister, Toni Amador. He worked in hotel maintenance and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements by San Jose Funeral Home. Mendoza, Jose Luis 43, of El Paso died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. and funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Librada; his sons, Edgar Mendoza and Christian Mendoza; his daughter, Isabela Mendoza; his brothers, Victor M. Mendoza and Marcos A. Mendoza; and seven sisters. He worked for a boot company and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Morales, Mario Vela 36, of El Paso died Friday (May 26, 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 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, Beto Morales, Andres Morales, Alejandro Morales, Armando Morales, Jose Morales, Miguel Morales, Rafael Morales and Jesus Morales, and his sisters, Guadalupe Garcia and Juana Morales. He was worked for an auto body shop and was a longtime El Paso resident. Murillo, Patricio Banuelos 78, of Dell City, Texas, died Thursday (May 25, 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 in San Isidro Catholic Church in Dell City. Burial will be in Dell Valley Memorial Acres. Survivors include his wife, Celia; his sons, Carlos Murillo and Mike Murillo; his daughters, Betty Valdez, Mary Gonzalez, Norma Murillo-Barraza, Gracie Murillo and Debbie M. Guillen; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He retired from the Hudspeth County Road Department and was a longtime Dell City resident. Ortega, Ismael Jimenez 45, of Fort Hancock died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Fort Hancock, and memorial Mass will be in the church at 11:30 a.m. Monday. Survivors include his wife, Irma Dominguez; his parents, Manuel C. and Consuelo J. Ortega; his brothers, Victor M. Ortega, Luis Ortega, Adrian Ortega, Roman Ortega, Roberto Ortega, Ramon Ortega, Arturo Nava and Rene Nava; his sisters, Belma Nava and Ana Sotelo; and many nephews and nieces. He was a welder for Jobe Concrete, a former employee of Borderland Farms and a longtime Fort Hancock resident. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Park, Virginia Downey 84, of Whittier, Calif., formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Church, followed by burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jerry and Greg; her daughter, Kathie; and her grandchildren, Frank, Lauren, Jessica, Kevin and Kirsten. She was a teacher for 20 years at Travis Elementary School and Lee Elementary School and later became a nun. She lived in El Paso for 43 years and had recently moved to Whittier. Rodriguez, Fausto 65, of El Paso died Saturday (May 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Jose Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Elva; his sons, Fausto Arturo Rodriguez, Jesus Orlando Rodriguez, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Hiram Rodriguez, Fausto Rodriguez and Roman Rodriguez; his daughter, Maura Rodriguez Hernandez; and 13 grandchildren. He was a boot-maker and a longtime El Paso resident. Sullivan, Ernest S. 67, of El Paso died Saturday (May 27, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Ednita; his sons, Stanley Sullivan and Bruce Sullivan; his daughters, Tina Sullivan and Patricia Koon; three brothers; one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a truck driver and a Korean War Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. May 29 2000 Return to top Ferguson, Patsy H. who was a real estate agent for Sandy Messer and Associates, died Tuesday (May 23, 2000). She was also a member of several clubs, including the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce Women's Club. She lived in El Paso for 23 years. Survivors include her husband, James H.; her sons, James H. Gann III and William Joseph Gann; her brothers, Carl Billy Harrison and Joe Allen Harrison; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bethany Christian Church. A private family burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Christian Church Building Fund, 1453 Springwood, El Paso, TX 79925. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Bernett, Sylvia Zoe 101, of El Paso died Friday (April 28, 2000). A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, followed by burial. Survivors include her daughter, Blanche B. Gowrie; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin, and her son, Clifford Bernett. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 15 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Chacon, Maria Del Carmen 59, of El Paso died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose Luis; her sons, Jose Luis Chacon Jr. and Armando Chacon; her daughters, Aide Hernandez and Martha Villalpando; her brothers, Santos Hernandez and Jesus Hernandez; her sister, Maria Concepcion Rodriguez; and eight grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Diaz, Alfonso 94, of Sunland Park, N.M., died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass is at 11:30 a.m. in San Martin De Porres with burial at 12:30 p.m. in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his sons, Antonio Diaz, Francisco Diaz and Jose Luis Diaz; his daughter, Rosa Diaz; 28 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a building contractor and lived in Sunland Park for 45 years. Duran, Edward 77, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Frances; his sons, Oscar Duran and Robert Duran; his daughter, Mary Ella Sotomayor; two brothers; four sisters; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired truck driver and a World War II Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 51 years. Dutton, John Bruce 70, of El Paso died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Linda S. Dutton; his brothers, Joseph Dutton, Clair Dutton, Ralph Dutton and Thomas Dutton; and his sisters, Thelma Hartsock, Catherine Shadle and Irene Irvin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellenore. He was the store manager for a pool supply store and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 32 years. Ramos, Fidencio 79, of El Paso died Saturday (May 27, 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 Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Francisca; his sons, Ramon Ramos, Jose Ramos, Eduardo Ramos and Jorge Ramos; his daughters, Amalia Vega, Rosalia Navarette, Isabel Dominguez, Dolores Reyes, Cecilia Garcia, Patricia Pedregon and Florentina Ramos; one brother; two sisters; 56 grandchildren; and 87 great-grandchildren. He was an electrician for the El Paso Electric Co. and a longtime El Paso resident. Tourk, Victoria 82, of El Paso died Saturday (May 27, 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 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Leon; her daughter, Rose Ayoub; her son, Salim J. Tourk; and seven grandchildren. She was the owner of Leo's Food Store and a longtime El Paso resident. Engle, Yolanda Schoen 80, of Edwardsville, Pa., formerly of El Paso, died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. today through Thursday in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Engle, 635 Charles Ave., Kingston, Pa. Burial is in Temple Israel in Swoyersville, Pa. Survivors include her son, Dr. Robert Engle, and her grandchildren, Daniel, Caroline and Benjamin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zoltan. She was a homemaker and had recently moved to Edwardsville. She had been a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Hebrew Institute, Temple Israel or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Rosenberg Funeral Chapel. May 30 2000 Return to top Lemons, Luz Martinez 90 the chief executive officer of a lighting and interior design store and a longtime Sunday school teacher, died Saturday (May 27, 2000). She also worked for the Ysleta Independent School District and served as a censor of letters from the front lines during World War II. She was 90 and lived in El Paso for 81 years. Survivors include her son, Carlos A. Perez; her daughter, Ruth Eastland; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Ford Chapel of First Baptist Church, with funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Aguilar, Manuel of El Paso died Saturday (May 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha V.; his son, Ricardo Aguilar; his daughters, Rebecca Aguilar and Patricia Aguilar; and his sister, Beatrice Aguilar. He was a laborer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Chappell, Sara Jane 59, of El Paso died Sunday (May 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Charles Leroy and Margaret White; her sons, Billy D. Chappell II and Kenneth D. Chappell; her daughter, Kathleen Killian; her brothers and sisters, Juliet Youberg, Johnie White, Charles White, Lois Heise, Tommy White, Bernice Shamaley and Margaret White; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 59 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Estrada, Benjamin Thomas 20, of El Paso died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Norma Estrada; his daughter, Isabellah Trinity; and his sister, Erica Armendariz. He was a Hanks High School graduate, worked for Benerica Printing and Labels and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Fierro, Rosalie 38, of El Paso died Sunday (May 28, 2000). Survivors include her parents, Jose and Maria Fierro; her son, Joe Marin; her daughter, Anika Marin; her brothers, Joe Fierro and Edward Fierro; and her sister, Ivonne Martinez. She was a truck driver and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Galicia, Cristina M. 91, of El Paso died Sunday (May 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Virgil R. Galicia and H. Homero Galicia; her daughters, Norma M. Lloyd and Beatriz G. Martinez; her brother, Carlos Maese; her sisters, Margarita Flynn and Beatrice Killough; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Mendoza, Jose Luis 43, of El Paso died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m in the Dolan Chapel of Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Librada; his mother, Luz Maria Flores; his sons, Edgar Mendoza and Christian Mendoza; his daughter, Isabela Mendoza; his brothers, Victor M. Mendoza and Marcos A. Mendoza; and seven sisters. He worked for Tony Lama Boot Co. for 25 years and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Nichols, Terry Ramon 21, of El Paso died Saturday (May 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be Thursday in Fort Bliss Chapel 1. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery in Norfolk, Va. He is survived by his parents, Terry and Garland Nichols, and his grandparents, Geraldine Butts and Mary M. Nichols. He was a student and defensive lineman at Texas A&M University and a former football standout at Irvin High School. He lived in El Paso for 10 years. Olney, Charles Ben 70, of Santa Teresa died Sunday (May 28, 2000). A funeral will be at noon Wednesday in Coronado Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; his sons, Allen Olney and Chris Olney; his daughters, Alison Shackelford, Eve Fitzpatrick and Kim Jafrate; and his grandchildren, Jerrod Shackelford, Ally Jafrate and Cassie Olney. He was the former vice president of A.G. Edwards and Sons, Inc. and an avid sportsman. He was a Navy veteran and lived in Santa Teresa for 61 years. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Mesilla Valley Hospice. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Prieto, Raul Daniel 45, of El Paso died Sunday (May 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Wednesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Elvira and Ismael Prieto; his brothers, Rudy Prieto, Ismael Prieto and Michael Prieto; his sister, Judy Prieto; and his grandmother, Elvira Vasquez. He was a warehouseman for Grainger Commercial Sales and a longtime El Paso resident. Puente, Mary G. 91, of El Paso died Friday (May 26, 2000). Survivors include her son, Robere Two-Path; her daughters, Rita Haggard, Theresa Pitcher and Damiana Richardson Sanchez; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 70 years. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Vasquez, Gilberto 67, of Fabens died Sunday (May 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, David Vasquez, Roberto Vasquez and Ralph Vasquez; his daughters, Maria Vasquez, Rocio Vasquez and Yolanda Vasquez; three sisters; and 10 grandchildren. He was a farm- worker and lived in Fabens for 38 years. Wyler, Glyn 83, of El Paso died Sunday (May 28, 2000). Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with funeral at 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in San Angelo at a later date. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Hays. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl O. Wyler Sr. She was the former owner and operator of Paso Del Norte Beauty Salon, and she worked for Western Union Telegraph in New York City during World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Community Foundation. May 31 2000 Return to top Robison, Mary Elizabeth 74 a retired teacher for the El Paso Independent School District, died Monday (May 29, 2000). She was 74 and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Survivors include her brother, Glen Robison, and many nephews and nieces. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Anchondo, Carlos Paulino 72, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Services are pending at Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Survivors include his brothers, Carlos R. Anchondo, Manuel S. Anchondo, Roberto A. Anchondo and Frank Anchondo; his sisters, Rachael A. Marr and Nancy Espinoza; two uncles; and two aunts. He was retired from the El Paso Independent School District and was a Korean War veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Armstrong, Virgil Seems 29, of New Mexico died Saturday (May 27, 2000). There will be no services. Survivors include his son, J.T. Armstrong; his mother, Diana Traylor; his brothers, Thomas Armstrong, Joseph Armstrong, John Armstrong and James S. Armstrong II; and his sisters, Lola Villegas and Robin Armstrong. He was preceded in death by his father, James Samuel Armstrong. He was a truck driver and a lifelong New Mexico resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Best III, William J. 28, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in San Judas De Tadeo Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Saucedo Best; his children, David, Michael and Audrey; his parents William J. Best and Sonia Kee; three grandparents; two brothers; and one sister. He was self-employed and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Bustamante, Maria Mendoza 81, of El Paso died Sunday (May 28, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose H.; her daughters, Connie Trujillo, Lupe Ramirez and Dolores Garrison; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria Lester. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Hamilton, Jean F. 74, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Don Hamilton and Scott Hamilton; her daughters, Sharon Stauffer, Leona Brown, Arlene Wardell and Kay Bailey; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for more than 50 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79902. Jaquez, Maria De Jesus 25, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Blessed Juan Diego Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Cesareo and Maria De Jesus Jaquez; her brothers, Jose Jaquez, Cesareo Jaquez Jr. and Francisco Jaquez; and her sisters, Isaura Jacquez and Consuelo Jaquez. She lived in El Paso for 18 years. Luna, Lorena 23, of El Paso died Saturday (May 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Miguel Angel Luna; her parents, Aurelio and Pilar Luna; and her twin brother, Jerry Luna. She was a student and a lifelong El Paso resident. Melendez, Epigmenia 66, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at 6 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Ernesto Ortega, Jose Alfredo Melendez and Luis Antonio Ortega; her daughters, Rosa Estela Ortega and Blanca Estela Ortega; and 12 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Moreno, Juan 76, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is pending for Thursday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Fernando Spencer and Luis Alberto Moreno; his daughter, Martha Moreno; and nine grandchildren. He was a retired mechanic and a longtime El Paso resident. Nichols, Terry Ramon 21, of El Paso died Saturday (May 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss Chapel 1. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery in Norfolk, Va. He is survived by his parents, Terry and Garland Nichols, and his grandparents, Geraldine Butts and Mary M. Nichols. He was a student and defensive lineman at Texas A&M University and a former football standout at Irvin High School. He lived in El Paso for 10 years. Rosales, Jesus 69, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Celia Gonzalez Rosales; his sons, Jesus F. Rosales, Hector Rosales, Carlos Rosales and Ricardo Rosales; his daughters, Josefina Almaralla, Maria C. Quesada, Bertha Castro and Lucina Castro; two sisters; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas Co. and lived in El Paso for 28 years.