El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, June 15-23, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ June 15 2000 Lopez, Isidro who owned and operated Lopez Scrap Metal Inc. for more than 30 years, died Tuesday (June 13, 2000). He was 80 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Socorro; his sons, Isidro Lopez and Hector E. Lopez; his daughters, Magdalena Lopez Eustace, Yolanda Flores and Elma C. Miller; his brothers, Lorenzo Jurado and Blas Jurado; his sister, Julia Jurado, Evangelina Acosta and Emma Guerra; and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Barajas, Guadalupe R. 79, of El Paso died Monday (June 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 p.m. today to 12:30 p.m. Friday in Mision Apostolica de la Fe en Cristo Jesus, and prayer services at 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Friday. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Cruz; her son, Enrique Romero; her daughters, Carolina Rivera, Emma Carrillo and Martha Herrera; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her son, David Barajas. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Buchmueller, Helmuth C. 92, of El Paso died Monday (June 12, 2000). A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in the dining area of White Acres Good Samaritan Retirement Village. Survivors include his son, David Buchmueller; his brother, Oscar Buchmueller; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired minister and lived in El Paso for seven years. Memorial contributions may be made to the YWCA Foundation, El Paso Del Norte YWCA, 1918 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79901. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Carrillo,* Raul 64, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 13, 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 12:15 p.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Norma; his mother, Eugenia Carrillo; his stepsons, Alberto Santana, Frank Santana and Rudy Santana; his daughters, Barbara Depwe and Monica Carrillo; his stepdaughter, Patricia Santana; five brothers; seven sisters; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Fernando Carrillo, and his brother, Rafael Carrillo. He was a retired U.S. Postal Service clerk, an Air Force veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Fierro, Estela 69, of El Paso died Saturday (June 10, 2000). Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Pedro Jr.; her sons, Hugo A. Fierro and Antonio A. Fierro; her daughter, Sylvia E. Fierro; her adopted daughter, Irene Sepeda; her daughter-in-law, Rosa Fierro; and two grandchildren. She was a sewing machine operator for Hortex Manufacturing Inc. and lived in El Paso for 43 years. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Flores , Hector 75, of El Paso died Monday (June 12, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo; his sons, Hector Flores Jr. and Alberto Flores; his daughters, Lucrecia Garcia, Margarita Serrano, Hortencia Carrillo and Martha Cutolo; his brother, Alfredo Flores; his sister, Evelina Flores Olivas; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was an operator for Asarco and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Martinez, Maria Luisa 72, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 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 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Miguel Zamora, Agustin Zamora and Juan Zamora; her daughters, Concepcion Hernandez, Alejandra Zamora, Patricia Ramirez, Rosa Maria Zamora and Maria Luisa Zamora; two brothers; two sisters; 23 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 31 years. Mendoza, Maria Eulalia 87, of El Paso died Monday (June 12, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Enrique Ulloa, Luis Mendoza, Pablo Mendoza and Mario Mendoza; her daughters, Irma Julieta Salazar and Maria Trujillo; her brother, Salvador Rodriguez Jr.; 31 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pablo, and her son, Fidel Mendoza. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Rice, Erna Johanna Helene 79, of El Paso died Thursday (June 8, 2000). A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Helena Agin and Linda Gail Gomez; two brothers; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Howard. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Ruacho Jr., Sergio 30, of El Paso died Sunday (June 11, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Vanessa; his parents, Sergio and Luisa Ruacho; his father-in-law, Pedro Carrasco; his mother-in-law, Irma Delia Gutierrez; his son, Frankie Ruacho; his step-brother, Jesse Martinez; and his sister, Norma Ruacho. He was a machinist for ACM Southwest Injection Molding and lived in El Paso for eight years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Salazar, Cecilia 71, of El Paso died Monday (June 12, 2000). Visitation began at 6 p.m. Wednesday and will continue until noon today in Mision Apostolica de la Fe en Cristo Jesus, followed by a funeral Mass. Burial will be at 1 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Crispin; her son, Oscar Salazar; her brothers, Jose Luis Avila and Victor Salazar; her sisters, Maria Lester, Cristina Lopez, Socorro Miranda and Cuca Balderrama; and three grandchildren. She was a janitor. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Villarreal, Fernando 76, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 13, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his sons, Jorge Villarreal and Luis Villarreal; his daughters, Olga Villarreal, Bertha Villarreal, Irma Villarreal and Martha Villarreal; three brothers; two sisters; 23 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was an agricultural worker and lived in El Paso for 48 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. June 16 2000 Return to top Martinez, Salvador R. a retired subcontractor, died Friday (June 9, 2000). He was 68 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Lydia; his sons, Gustavo Martinez, Angel Martinez, Raul Martinez, Samuel Martinez, Rodolfo Martinez and Benny Martinez; his daughter, Maria M. Renteria; several brothers and sisters; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Abeyta, Nancy De Santis 57, of El Paso died Monday (June 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Angelina and Ettore De Santis; her husband, Edward; her son, Edward Abeyta IV; her daughter, Gina Abeyta Brooks; two brothers; three sisters; and one granddaughter. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Flores, Leopoldo J. "Polo" 21, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with memorial service at 5 p.m. Survivors include his parents, Leopoldo and Cecilia Flores; his brother, Albert Flores; and his sister, Alicia Flores. He was a musician and a lifelong El Paso resident. Navarro, Eulalia 91, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, including prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Survivors include her sons, Florencio Herrera, Fidencia Rivas, Jose Herrera, Roberto Herrera, Ricardo Herrera, Jesus Herrera Jr., Antonio Herrera and Jesus Herrera Jr.; her daughters, Amelia Martinez, Maria Vasquez, Isabel Herrera, Margarita Herrera and Trinidad Herrera; one brother; 24 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jesus Herrera and Antonio Herrera; one son, Hilario Herrera; and one daughter, Francisca Herrera. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Preston, Consuelo 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Funeral mass will be at 12:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Esperanza De La Cruz and Refugio Perez; one nephew; and two nieces. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Sanchez, Ramon 66, of Sunland Park died Wednesday (June 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 3 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in San Martin De Porres Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Catalina, and several other relatives. He was a cement worker and a longtime Sunland Park resident. Turley, Ireta May Pierce 86, of El Paso died Friday (June 9, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the El Paso Fifth Ward Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Harold Emerson Turley Jr., Brentnall Pierce Turley and Douglas Lee Turley; her daughters, Luana Rogers and Lanae Turley-Trejo; 27 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker, a piano and organ teacher and a former longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions can be made to the Missionary Program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or to Brigham Young University. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. June 17 2000 Return to top Middleton, Bertha Watson a homemaker and the past president of the Woman's Club of El Paso, died ednesday (June 14, 2000). She was 97 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her daughter, Betty M. Bauers; her son, Frank H. Middleton; her sister, Elizabeth Rempe; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam T., and her son, Sam T. Middleton Jr. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Memorial Fund or to El Paso Pro-Musica. Arellano, Celestina 70, of El Paso died Friday (June 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Monday in Santa Teresita Catholic Church at a time pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Fermine; her sons, Daniel Arellano and Robert Arellano; her daughter, Irma Gardea; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Cadena, Andres 79, of El Paso died Friday (June 16, 2000). A graveside service will be at 8:30 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by several family members and friends. He was a laborer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Castaņeda, Sebastian Guadalupe infant daughter of Eloy Castaņeda and Suly A. Jordan, died Thursday (June 15, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and his brother, Brandon Lee Castaņeda. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. June 18 2000 Return to top Willoughby, David Alton a decorated Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, died Friday (June 16, 2000). He was 69 and lived in El Paso for 29 years. Survivors include include his wife, Judith G.; his sons, David Patrick Willoughby; his daughters, Vicki Anne Denis and Debra Sharp; one sister; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice, 2101 N. Oregon, or the charity of your choice. Bivens, Robert Dean 69, of El Paso died Thursday (June 15, 2000). Services will be at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Patsy; his sons, Robert W. Bivens and Gary Bivens; his daughter, Dana Byington; two brothers; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a chief warrant officer and a decorated Army veteran of the Vietnam and Korean wars. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Gutierrez, Jovita F. 93, of El Paso died Thursday (June 15, 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. in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jose F. Gutierrez; her daughters, Dora G. Weber and Eva Chavez; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose O. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Hernandez, Rosa H. 87, of El Paso died Friday (June 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Rafael Hernandez, Eduardo Hernandez and Jesus Hernandez; her daughters, Gloria Rivera, Alicia Reynolds and Tomasa Silva; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Guillermo Balderrama and Juan F. Hernandez, and a daughter, Rosa Maria Hernandez. She was a homemaker and lifelong El Paso resident. Klag, Ralph E. 85, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 14, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Deluvina; his stepsons, Solon W. Nicholson and Paul A. Nicholson; stepdaughter, Rebecca N. Tillotson; one niece; two nephews; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired operator with Southern Pacific Railroad and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Loya, Eduviges De La Cruz 82, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 4:30 p.m. in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Arturo Loya, Daniel Loya, David Loya, Saul Loya and Benjamin Loya; her daughters, Esther Figueroa, Rosa Cocio, Velia Garcia and Martha E. Villareal; one brother; 25 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Lusk, William 84, of El Paso died Thursday (June 15, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with funeral at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; his son, Gary Lusk; and his brothers, John Perry and Cecil Perry. Mendoza, Luisa 87, of El Paso died Thursday (June 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio Mendoza, Lazaro Mendoza, Carlos Mendoza and Isais Mendoza; her daughters, Maria Salas, Maria Hernandez and Estella Martinez; two sisters; 32 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. Ramirez Sr., Rogelio 77, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 14, 2000). Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in Santo Niņo Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Juanita L.; his son, Rogelio Ramirez Jr.; three brothers; two sisters; two grandchildren. He was a civil service warehouse man, an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Soto, Gloria Idalia "P.P." and Rosalia Adela "C.C.", twin infant daughters of Matthew and Selina Soto died Tuesday (June 13, 2000). Mass of Angels will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include their parents; their grandparents, Dorothy Soto, and Eduardo and Teresa Llaguno; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Ward, Samuel Willard 92, of El Paso died Saturday (June 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Willard Arlan Ward and Donald Lee Ward; one brother; one sister; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona. He was a retired department store manager and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Williams, Vivian Juanita 63, of El Paso died Thursday (June 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home. Burial will be in De Kalb, Texas. Survivors include her husband, E. Williams; her sons, Bryan K. Williams and Anthony Williams; one brother; one sister; and two grandchildren. She was a teacher at St. Joseph Elementary and lived in El Paso for 39 years. June 19 2000 Return to top Presburg, Alicia the former manager and later president of the Mexico Hardware and Sylvia's Women's Wear stores in Downtown El Paso, died Friday (June 16, 2000). She was 92 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her sister, Mary P. Holguin; her nephews, Joe Holguin and Juan Holguin; her great-niece, Melissa Garcia; and her cousin, Dolores S. Ponce. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Arnold, Charles E. "Chuck" 79, of Santa Teresa, N.M., formerly of El Paso, died Saturday (June 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be in Riverside, Ill. Burial will be in Wenona, Ill. Survivors include his daughter, Lynn Flory; his sisters, Faye Macuilliam and Phillis Edmison; his grandson, J.D. Flory; and many nephews and nieces. He was a comptroller for White Sands Missile Range and a Navy veteran of World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Maida Shrine Temple Transportation Fund, 6331 Alabama, El Paso, TX 79904. Bivens, Robert Dean 69, of El Paso died Thursday (June 15, 2000). Memorial service was conducted Sunday. A private burial will be at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Patsy; his sons, Robert W. Bivens and Gary Bivens; his daughter, Dana Byington; his brothers, Douglas Eugene Bivens and Jerry Elmer Bivens; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a chief warrant officer and a decorated Army veteran of the Vietnam and Korean wars. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Esparza, Librado "Leo" 64, of El Paso died Saturday (June 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Sara Leticia; his sons, Alberto Esparza, Gilberto Esparza and Orlando Esparza; his daughters, Lisa Sims and Dianna Esparza; one brother; five sisters; and 10 grandchildren. He was a retired drill press operator for Asarco and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Fierro, Ricardo Rivera 37, of El Paso died Monday (June 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with graveside service at 12:30 p.m. in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Elena Rivera; his brothers, Ruben Rivera, Rodolfo Fierro, Raul Fierro and Rigoberto Fierro; and his sisters, Leticia R. Torres and Maria Celia R. Fierro. He was a car salesman and a lifelong El Paso resident. Lusk, William 84, of El Paso died Thursday (June 15, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 a.m. today in Zion Lutheran Church, with funeral at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; his son, Gary Lusk; his brothers, John Perry and Cecil Perry; his grandchildren, Helen Lawrentz and Garrett Lusk; and four great-grandsons. He was a retired Realtor and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Meadows, Ellen G. 87, of El Paso died Friday (June 15, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. She is survived by her sister, Mildred Bess, and her brothers, William King and David King. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack H., and her sister, Joy Marie King. She was a teacher at Hillside and Bonham schools. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 10500 Kenworthy, El Paso, TX 79924. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Ortega, Bernadette Pedroza 40, of El Paso died Thursday (June 15, 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 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her father, Javier Pedroza Sr.; her son, Joseph Sebastian Ortega; her daughters, Nicole Lorraine Ortega and Christine Renee Ortega; six brothers and one sister. She was a medical assistant for Texas Tech Medical Center and a lifelong El Paso resident. Ruiz, Julian 69, of El Paso died Friday (June 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 2 p.m., followed by burial in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Julian Ruiz Jr.; his daughter, Ginera Ruiz; and brothers, Enrique Ruiz and Francisco Ruiz. He was a laborer and a longtime El Paso resident. Willoughby, David Alton 69, of El Paso died Friday (June 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National emetery. Survivors include his wife, Judith G.; his son, David Patrick Willoughby; his daughters, Vicki Anne Denis and Debra Sharp; his sister, Doris Spratt; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a etired Army major and a decorated veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He lived in El Paso for 29 years. emorial contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice, 20001 N. Oregon, or a favorite charity. Sowers, Edward F. 81, of Bryan, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Friday (June 16, 2000). Services were conducted in College Station, Texas. Burial will be at 2 p.m. today in Fairmont Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas. He is survived by his sons, Edward T. Sowers, Richard M. Sowers and Scott B. Sowers, and his daughters, Virginia Harrison, Kathleen Witwiski, Mabelle Bramhall, Polly Fisher and Susan Pingleton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabelle. He was a dentist in El Paso and San Angelo and a decorated Air Force veteran of World War II. He lived in Bryan for five years. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station. June 20 2000 Return to top Stansbury, Ralph Francis a military veteran and owner of a transportation business, died Sunday (June 18, 2000). He was 84 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his companion, Freda Soliday; his son, Darrell F. Stansbury; his daughters, Patricia McDonald, Joan Dunn and Marlene Townsley; his sister, Emma Whitlock; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Apodaca, Jose J. 84, of El Paso died Sunday (June 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lina G.; his sons, Jose Andrew Apodaca, Daniel T. Apodaca and David R. Apodaca; his daughters, Gloria A. Jasso and Mary T. Tucker; two brothers; six sisters; and five grandchildren. He retired after 35 years as a warehouse clerk for Zork Hardware. He was an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Fella, Angelo 86, of El Paso died Sunday (June 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include his son, Frank Fella; his brother, Don Fella; his nephews, David Fella, John Fella, Tom Fella, Al Fella and Larry Fella; and his nieces, Rosemary Fella, Diane Fella and Elaine Fella. He was a real estate broker and a World War II veteran. He lived in El Paso for 40 years. Martinez, Jose Gutierrez 77, of El Paso died Saturday (June 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church, with burial in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Felicitas Gutierrez; his sons, Juan Gutierrez, Jose Luis Gutierrez, Lazarro Gutierrez, Gerardo Gutierrez and Alfonso Gutierrez; and his daughters, Irma Gutierrez, Maria de Jesus Gutierrez, Cecilia Gutierrez, Alejandro Gutierrez and Elizabeth Gutierrez. He was a self-employed car salesman and a longtime El Paso resident. Nelson, Delia 50, of El Paso died Friday (June 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today in Templo Apostolico Alpha y Omega, with a prayer service at 10:30 a.m., followed by graveside service at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Catalina Hernandez; her son, Edmundo Hernandez; her daughters, Mayra Hernandez and Vanessa Lopez; her brothers, Edmundo Hernandez and Manuel Ramos; her sister, Dolores Esparza; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Sadler, Robert R. 74, of El Paso died Monday (June 19, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Hortencia Ascencion Sadler; his mother, Bessie Sadler; three sons; his sister, Sylvia Finch; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a gas station attendant and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Schaffino, John Christopher 21, of El Paso died Saturday (June 17, 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 10:15 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Rosemary and Jose Angel Schaffino Jr.; his brothers, Ricardo Schaffino and Phillip Schaffino; his sister, Evett Schaffino Magdaleno; his paternal grandparents, Maria G. and Jose Angel Schaffino Sr.; and his maternal grandmother, Lucila Holden. He was a student and a lifelong El Paso resident. Telles, Maria Margarita 82, of El Paso died Monday (June 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m., followed by burial at 11:30 a.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, David L. Ramirez; three grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was a nurse and a lifelong El Paso resident. Trejo, Ricar Juan do 41, of El Paso died Saturday (June 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in San Felipe de Jesus. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elva; his parents, Ricardo C. and Ana Maria Trejo; his sons, Alex Trejo and Ricardo Trejo; two brothers; one sister; and one grandchild. He was a carpenter and a lifelong El Paso resident. Knight, Cletus E. 81, of Albuquerque died Friday (June 16, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Schmitz-Floyd-Anderson Funeral Home in Denton, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Clifford Ann Knight; his stepsons, Tony Stone and Steve Stone; his daughters, Deborah Lucille Knight and Kaye Knight Johnson; five grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. He served as Denton County Court Clerk for two years. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Scottish Rite Hospital, 222 Wellborn St., Dallas, TX 75219. June 21 2000 Return to top Townes, Billy M. a retired master sergeant and a Vietnam veteran, died Sunday (June 18, 2000). He was 60 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Elma; his son, Billy M. Townes Jr.; his daughter, Debra A. Townes; one brother; seven sisters; and his grandson, Jason E. Townes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mary Townes, and his sister, Mary Bolden. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Ohio at a later date. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home. Camblin, Mary of El Paso died Friday (June 16, 2000). Survivors include her son, Ron Clark; two sisters; and her grandchildren, Adam Holland and Joshua Holland. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rene Holland. She was a retired night supervisor for the El Paso State Center and lived in El Paso for 33 years. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. De La Cruz, Martha Cecilia 65, of El Paso died Sunday (June 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ignacio; her sons, Ignacio De La Cruz Jr., Jesus De La Cruz and Lorenzo De La Cruz; her daughters, Cecilia De La Cruz, Maria De La Cruz and Norma De La Cruz; her sister, Esther Saenz; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Enriquez, Juana 71, of El Paso died Sunday (June 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel; her sons, Jesus Enriquez, Ramon Enriquez and Jose Enriquez; her daughters, Isela Enriquez, Soledad Enriquez, Leticia Enriquez, Irma Enriquez, Herminia Enriquez and Alma Enriquez; 48 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She worked in a fabric company and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Guerrero, Tomasa C. "Machi" 78, of El Paso died Sunday (June 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Martin Sr.; her sons, Roberto Guerrero and Martin Guerrero Jr.; her daughters, Alicia Guerrero and Irma Gonzalez; her brother, Manuel V. Calderon; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Rodriguez, Maria Estella 74, of El Paso died Monday (June 19, 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 9 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Atanacio Lopez and Donald Tuia; her daughters, Cecilia Tuia and Carmen Lopez; her grandson, Amir Reyes; and her granddaughter, Yvonne Lujan. She was a machine operator in a factory and a longtime El Paso resident. Gray, David Francis 88, of Ingram, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (June 19, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Kerrville Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Betty; his son, David Gray; his daughters, Jo Frances Heron, Patricia Turner and Cecille Davis; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked for 40 years as an office clerk for Zork Hardware in El Paso and also owned his own photography business. He was a longtime El Paso resident before moving to Ingram 15 years ago. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of the Notre Dame Catholic Church or to the Peterson Hospice. Toquinto, Fernando 58, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Chapel A, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 5 p.m. Thursday in the family's home in San Isidro, Mexico. Burial will be Friday in Panteon De San Isidro. Survivors include his wife, Rosario; his sons, Guillermo Toquinto, Fernando Toquinto Jr. and Jacob Toquinto; his daughters, Jacqueline Toquinto, Elisa Toquinto and Veronica Ordaz; three brothers; and one sister. He was a truck driver and a lifelong El Paso resident. June 22 2000 Return to top Reyes, Daniel a supervisor for the city's sanitation department and an Army veteran, died Tuesday (June 20, 2000). He was 57 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda; his sons, Daniel Reyes Jr. and Peter Reyes; his daughters, Debbie Reyes Vasquez and Elida Reyes; and seven grandchildren. 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. Friday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Alvarez, Fernando Cruz 41, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ines and Ramon Alvarez Sr., and his brothers, Ramon Alvarez Jr. and Greg Alvarez. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esperanza Cruz Alvarez. He was a typesetter with R. J. Typesetters and a lifelong El Paso resident. Carnero, Faustina 81, of Fabens died Tuesday (June 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fabens Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Joe Carnero; her daughters, Yolanda Velarde, Norma Cruz and Patricia Moreno; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime Fabens resident. Thomas, Loy Evelyn 88, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 20, 2000). A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif. Survivors include her sons, John Thomas and Wayne Thomas; her brother, William Goree; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne J. She was a homemaker, a past P.T.A. president and lived in El Paso for eight years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. June 23 2000 Return to top Cohen, David a student affairs counselor at Coronado High School and an Outstanding Ex-Student of Texas Western College, now the University of Texas at El Paso, died Wednesday (June 21, 2000). He was 71 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his brother, Maury Cohen; his sister, Maxine Good; and several nephews and nieces. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Mount Sinai Cemetery. Arrangements are San Jose Funeral Home. Bigelow, Lyle Roland 79, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 20, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his caretakers, Mr. and Mrs. Solorsano; and several relatives and friends. He was a civil servant and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home. Epps, William Augustus 82, of El Paso died Saturday (June 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Grier Funeral Chapel in Charlotte, N.C. Funderal services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Veterans Admistration cemetary in Salisbury, N.C. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Elaine Epps Ramsey and Linda E. Brooks; a son, Robert Gillespie; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Anna Epps Wilkins. He worked in heavy construction ans was a World War II veteran. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Area Agency on Aging. Estrada, Francisco 62, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Hillcrest Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Porfiria; his sons, Frank Estrada, Juan Alejandro Estrada, Luis Estrada and Juan Estrada; his daughters, Vicky Torres, Elena Mallott, Laura Estrada, Olga Vasquez, Teresa Estrada and Sandra Rosales; his mother, Candelaria Estrada; his brother, Lauro Estrada; his sister, Virginia Estrada; 28 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a diesel maintenance mechanic for D&B Contractor and was an El Paso resident for 45 years. Madriles, Jose 95, of El Paso died Monday (June 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:15 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Rose Clifford and Guadalupe Vega; and one granddaughter. He was a laborer and a longtime El Paso resident. Vargas, David N. 69, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his spouse, Sara Vargas; his sons, Gerardo Vargas and David Vargas Jr.; his daughters, Maria Yolanda Enriquez, Sylvia Vargas, Susan Morales and Leticia Chavez; three brothers; five sisters; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was an executive chef and a lifelong El Paso resident.