El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, January 12-20, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ January 12 2001 Moreno, Juan M a restaurant owner, died Monday Jan. 8, 2001. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughter, Guadalupe Ontiveros; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Luz C. Moreno and Carmen G. Moreno. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. today in San Ignacio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Bash, Betty Ann 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her daughters, Louella Hartshorn and Eleanor Taylor; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Bash. She had been a bank teller at El Paso National Bank and Security Bank in Alamogordo. She was a 15-year resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to a hospice of the donor's choice. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. DeWees, Carolyn 55, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 9, 2001). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include family members and friends. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Sarah Lee Hutto, 90, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan Chapel. Survivors include her son, Robert Edward Hutto; her daughters, Rebecca Hutto Witherspoon and Judith Lee Hermann; one sister; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a 13-year El Paso resident. DeWees, Audie G. 58, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 8, 2001). Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday on the 11th green of Anthony Country Club, Anthony, N.M. Survivors include his wife, Carol; his sons, Audie G. Lawson II, Tommie Lee Lawson, Anthony Leon Lawson; one brother; and two grandchildren. He was a salesman and served in the U.S. Marines. He was a 32-year El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. DeWees, Pradelia 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Evergreen East. Survivors include her son, Richard Dean Luna, and one sister. She was a clerk for the El Paso school district and was a longtime El Paso resident. Macias, Earl 37, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 8, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Fort Bliss Post Chapel No. 2. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Christopher I. Macias; his daughters, Ivonne C. Macias, Erica A. Macias and Amanda Perez; his parents, Albert Macias and Martha Macias; two brothers; and one sister. He was a student at New Mexico State University, was a mentor for a youth group at Fort Bliss and was a Eucharistic minister. He was a 30-year resident of El Paso. Reyes, Miguel M. 72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ana Maria M. Reyes; his sons, Miguel A. Reyes and Jorge L. Reyes; his daughter, Ana Laura Reyes; two sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a laborer and a longtime resident of El Paso. Evangelina Parra Segura, 51, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 9, 2001). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Memory of the Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her son, Luis Segura Jr.; her parents, Alfonso and Gloria S. Parra; two brothers; and three grandchildren. She was an insurance saleswoman and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Thompson, Edward Harris 83, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 9, 2001). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ophelia Thompson; his daughter, Susan Jean Spence; one brother; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a retired owner of a construction company and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Thompson, Tita 91, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 9, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Larry Tovar Sr.; her daughters, Dolores Colmenero and Barbara Tovar Moreno; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luis Tovar; her grandson, Joeray Garcia; her sister, Demy Barela; and her brother, P.A. Barela. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1912. Valencia, Frances I. 88, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. A graveside service will be at a later date at Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Ruben R. Valencia; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She worked for the state department for 26 years and a had been a resident of El Paso since 1955. Zacarias, GLORIA 46, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Saturday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Antonio; her sons, David Zacarias, Eric Zacarias and Luis Fernando Robles; her daughters, Erica Zacarias and Gloria Robles. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. ALAMOGORDO Garrett, Sally M. 84, of Alamogordo died Tuesday (Jan. 9, 2001). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in the First Baptist Church. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Sunset Gardens Cemetery, Carlsbad. Survivors include her sons, Allen Garrett, James B. Garrett Jr., James D. "Bubba" Garrett; her daughters, Sherman Lynn Trice, Katy Truman, Jane Mahaffey; one sister; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a voucher examiner in civil service and was a longtime Alamogordo resident. Arrangements are by Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home. January 13 2001 Return to top Carmen P. Marcelo "Heavy" Sr. who worked for Asarco for 32 years, died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). He was 94 years old and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo; his sons, Marcelo Herrera Jr., Reynaldo Herrera, Francisco Herrera and Ricardo Herrera; his daughters, Betty Limon, Consuelo Beard, Maria Luisa Valverde, Dolores Herrera, Rosario Ortega and Carolina Herrera; 34 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and several cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Eduardo Herrera and Guadalupe Herrera, and his sister, Victoria Herrera. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Alarcon, Ruben 83, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; his daughters, Bertha Aguilar and Isela Carreon; one sister and three grandchildren. He worked in the commissary and post exchange, was a civil servant and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Ansel, Paula 87, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. She was a Daughter of Charity nun for 68 years, serving in many ministries as schoolteacher, nurse and nursing director. She was a longtime resident of El Paso. Brady, Roberta D. 88, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Thomas; her sons, Robert Thomas Brady and Terence J. Brady; one sister; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She taught in the El Paso Independent School District as well as in Presidio, Valentine, Lubbock and Marfa. She was a resident of El Paso since 1957. Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Border Patrol Museum, 4315 Trans Mountain Road, El Paso, TX 79924. Crocker, Robert F. 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church of Clint. Survivors include his wife, Bobbye J.; his daughters, Barbara J. Moeri and Debbie J. Caraway; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a construction superintendent and a 55-year El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Green, Virginia Love West Flynt 80, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Bill W. Flynt II; her daughters, Kathleen Flynt Read, Patricia Flynt Bryant and Judy Flynt Hammond; one sister; one brother; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was a secretary and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Green, Carmen Mendoza 90, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 9, 2001). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesus Gonzalez, Juan Jose Gonzalez, Matias Gonzalez and Rogelio Gonzalez; her daughters, Margarita Gonzalez, Maria Elena Gonzalez and Carmen Irma Valenza; two brothers; five sisters; 32 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Gonzalez, and her son, Ricardo Gonzalez. She was an elementary school teacher and a 42-year El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East. Green, Bernard Jackson 87, formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001) in Phoenix. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday in Sumac Stake Center, LDS Church. Survivors include his son, Jack; his daughters, Bonnie Taylor and Linda Farnsworth; one brother; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a service station owner-operator and a resident of Phoenix. Arrangements are by Tempe Mortuary, Tempe, Ariz. Green, Rebecca B. 74, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 9, 2001). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Everado "Eddie" Lizarraga; her daughter, Lupe Cooper; 10 brothers; two sisters; and five grandchildren. She was a farm labor worker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East. Green, LaVern 86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday in First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Ann Seiler; her niece, Leota Meyers; and caregivers, LaLa Carrillo and Vickie Lopez. She was a retired secretary and a 68-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by El Paso Mortuary Services. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Rescue Mission. Green, Lourine "Lou" 78, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Sun Valley Baptist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Garden Mausoleum. Survivors include her sons, Earl W. Roland and Travis E. Roland; her daughters, Margie Pruett, Fay McCloskey and Nancy Adams; one brother; two sisters; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was retired from Gibsons after 10 years of service and had been a resident of El Paso since 1959. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso. White, Wavie O. 91, of Big Spring, formerly of El Paso, died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park. Survivors include her sister, Dorothy Johnson; her brother, Bill Coleman; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin A. White Sr.; and her son, Calvin A. White Jr. She worked for El Paso Natural Gas Co. for 26 years. Arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. January 14 2001 Return to top Dunn, Joseph M. a retired U.S. Army colonel, died Tuesday (Jan. 9, 2001). He was 81 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Betty Dunn; his daughters, Sandra Lee Sprinkle and Marsha Lynn McLaurin; and his sister, Adrianne Dunn. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss Chapel No. 2. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Carrera, Aurelia 39, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Primera Iglesia Bautista, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her sons, Ramon Medrano and Carlos Carrera, and her daughters, Dalia Acevedo, Iliana Rodriguez, Maria del Sol Carrera and Sylvia Nayely Carrera. She was a waitress and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements by San Jose Funeral Home. Curnow, Fred J. 40, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Victor and Dorothy Curnow; three aunts; four uncles; and many friends. He was studying at the University of Texas at El Paso to become a social worker and had been an El Paso resident since 1965. Esqueda Rebecca B. of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 12, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday in Cristo Rey Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose Esqueda; her sons, Manuel Esqueda and Javier Esqueda; her daughters, Cecilia Esqueda Gonzalez and Angelica Esqueda Gonzalez; three brothers; two sisters; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Hall, Helen H. 83, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Northgate Christian Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Carl; her sons, Daniel Hall, Carl Hall Jr., and Benjamin Hall; her daughter, Margie Kaufman; one brother; four sisters; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 21 years. Lira, Ashley 3, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Teresa Rodriguez; her stepfather, Ernest McWee; her grandparents, Albert and Irene Rodriguez; her brothers, Alfredo Lira Jr. and Ernest McWee Jr.; two uncles; and four aunts. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Petty, Harold Jerome 57, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 3, 2001). The family will have a private burial. Survivors include his daughter, Melody Kay Young; his uncle, Carl C. Fields; and his aunt, Loraine Whiteman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Frances Elizabeth Davidson. He was a heavy equipment operator with a construction company and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-East. Rivera, Jorge 19, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday in St. Patrick's Church, Canutillo, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Teodoro Gonzalez and Carmen Rivera; his brothers, Miguel Rivera, Santiago Rivera, Julio Rivera, Adrian Rivera and Antonio Rivera; his sisters, Sandra Betance, Susana Rivera and Maria Rivera. He worked for a steel manufacturer and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements by San Jose Funeral Home. Thompson, Frances Marie 75, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Michael Thompson; her daughters, Linda Garza, Cinda Abeyta, Cheryl Thompson and Rhonda Buller; one brother; one sister; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edgar Thompson. She was a homemaker and a 40-year El Paso resident. Wilscam, Clinton John 87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Alma Q. Wilscam; his son, Lloyd Wilscam; his daughters, Vera Hietter and Ana Wilscam; and seven grandchildren. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a resident of El Paso since 1968. January 15 2001 Return to top Blair, Billy Duane a former radio announcer, television weather forecaster and television personality in El Paso and Tulsa, Okla., died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). He was 66 and had lived in El Paso for more than 30 years. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in All Saints Episcopal Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Nan; his daughters, Beth Leffler and Michelle Snider; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Melvin P. Blair Jr. Chavez, Miguel R. 79, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anita E.; his sons, Luis Chavez and Raul Chavez; his daughter, Lucy Chavez Loya; one brother; two sisters; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Encinas, Monica L. 80, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Rosary will be at 6 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio Encinas and Ruben L. Encinas; her daughters, Yolanda Cecilia Virts, Lucia Valverde, Maria Del Carmen Diaz; Patricia Krawcion, Maria Teresa Granillo and Juanita Dolores Grubbs; one sister; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melisendro. She was a retired registered nurse and lived in El Paso for 58 years. Garcia, Francisco "El Churumbel" Munoz 69, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 12, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Funeral Mass is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Angela M.; his sons, Francisco Garcia Jr., Arturo Garcia, David Garcia, Jose Raul Garcia and Oscar Garcia; his daughters, Margarita Rojas, Evangelina Garcia, Irene Delgado, Maria Luisa Salcido, Christina Garcia, Yolanda Borjon and Jessica Nicole Garcia; 37 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He worked for Phelps Dodge and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Kelley James Mitchell, 67, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 12, 2001). 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 Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; his sons, Larry Ray Kelley and James M. Kelley Jr.; his daughters, Kathleen Kelley Castillo and Patricia Kelley Lemar; and one brother and one sister. He was a writer for the civil service and a retired Army command sergeant major who served in Vietnam. He lived in El Paso for 17 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran School. Lindstrom, Edgar V. 85, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 12, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Kaster Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home-Dyer. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Robert Lindstrom and David Lindstrom; his daughters, Barbara Reynolds and Janet Lindstrom; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary T. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran who received the Bronze Star. He lived in El Paso for 40 years. Minton, Alyce Kathleyne 76, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday In Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Southpark Cemetery in Roswell. Survivors include her stepchildren, Kathy Stanwick, Patricia Minton, David Minton and Hank Minton; one uncle; and two aunts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 69 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Humane Society, 325 Shelter Place, El Paso, TX 79905. Munoz, Ysabel "Chabelo" Reyes 79, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Faustina "Fausta"; his sons, Ruben Munoz and Angel Munoz; his daughters, Carmen M. Portillo, Alicia Sosa, Estela M. Chasco, Ida Munoz and Maria "Jessie" Paez; one sister; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cecilia Munoz; and his brother, Pablo R. Munoz. He was self-employed in construction and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Ramos, Valdemar G. 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 8 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Miguel G. Ramos, Gavino G. Ramos and Alvaro G. Ramos; his sister, Mary Gonzales; and many nephews and nieces. He was retired from J.D. Abrams Construction Co. and was a World War II veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Nowak, John H. 84, of Santa Teresa died Sunday (Jan. 7, 2001). No services are scheduled. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marianne. He was a supervisor for the Interior Department's Fish and Wildlife Service and was a Navy veteran. He lived in Santa Teresa for 10 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Santa Teresa Presbyterian Church, 5400 McNutt, Santa Teresa, NM 88008. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. January 16 2001 Return to top Stapher, Gene Laverne a retired Army warrant officer died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001. He was 70 and lived in El Paso for 31 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lue; his daughters, Jessica Leigh Zeifman, Jennifer Stapher, Jaqueline Sue Wilson and Eliza Stapher; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Beare, Stella V. 91, of Valentine, Texas, died Friday Jan. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home-Dyer. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gordon; her son, Clifford Beare; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was a nurses' aid with Providence Hospital and a former El Paso resident. Duran, Luz Caridad 22, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at noon. Graveside service will be at 2:45 p.m. today in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Jesus H. and Ana Luisa Duran; her foster parent, Frank Cornwell; two brothers; and two grandparents. She was a telemarketer and a longtime El Paso resident. Estrin, Sadie D. 87, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 15, 2001. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in B'Nai Zion. Survivors include her son, Jerry Van Curen; her daughter, Zelda Rocha; her sister, Esther Shore; and three grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris. She was a retired teacher and secretary. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contribu-tions may be made to the National Council for Jewish Women. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Garcia, Maria Elena 69, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in San Jose Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her sons, Jose Garcia, Luis A. Garcia, Alfredo Garcia and Evaristo Garcia; her daughters, Maria Elena Garcia Rodriguez, Maria Elizondo, Magdalena Gomez-Leon, Elizabeth Mead and Margarita Coello; three brothers; two sisters; 25 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Garcia, Martha 57, of El Paso died Sunday Jan. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Valley Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Raymond Garcia III; her daughter, Rose Elena Ross; three sisters; and one grandchild. She was a machine operator for Levi Strauss and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Garcia, Romana 78, of El Paso died Saturday Jan. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, with burial at 10 a.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include nephews, nieces and other relatives. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Gomez, Uriah Daniel 22, of Anthony, Texas, died Thursday Jan. 11, 2001 Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in St. Anthony Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Daniel and Grace Gomez; his brothers, Edgar Gomez and Levi Salomon Gomez; and his grandmother; Consuelo Garcia. He was an artist and a lifelong Anthony resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Gonzalez, Anastacio 89, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Jose Gonzalez, Blas Gonzalez and Santiago Gonzalez; his daughter, Anastacia Gonzalez; one brother; and 20 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Refugia Gonzalez and Lucia Gonzalez. He was a gardener and lived in El Paso for four years. Marquez, Eloina 76, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001). No services are scheduled. Survivors include her son, Jesus Rangel; her sisters, Elena Marquez and Alicia Marquez; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for a year. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Resler. Previer, Winifred M. 80, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 12, 2001). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Futrell Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.F. Previer. She was an administrative assistant for Coronado Bank and Bank of El Paso. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road, El Paso, TX 79922. Reveles, Amelia 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. today in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Edmundo; her sons, Marcos Reveles, Roberto Reveles, Edmundo Reveles Jr., Salvador Reveles, Victor Reveles, Gustavo Reveles and Eduardo Reveles; her daughter, Yolanda Martinez; three brothers; one sister; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Sacco, Rosauda Z. 88, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Nazareth Hall, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in the hall. Burial will be private. Survivors include her daughters, Christina S. Perez and Danielle Lemus; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stefano Sacco. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Santoyo, Socorro 64, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Adolfo Sr.; her sons, Adolfo Santoyo Jr., Roberto Santoyo and Alberto Santoyo; her daughters, Graciela Santoyo, Maria Luisa Gutierrez and Carolina Medrano; two brothers; two sisters; and 17 grandchildren. She was a cafeteria server and a longtime El Paso resident. Villanueva, Manuel C. 85, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001). 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 1 p.m. Wednesday in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his daughters, Teresita C. Villanueva and Maria Esperanza Perez; two brothers; two sisters; one grandchild and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Lower Valley Association of Farmers and a longtime El Paso resident. January 17 2001 Return to top Avila, Jose P. "Mario" a 72-year-old man who had retired from Beaumont Army edical Center after 43 years of service, died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Avila; his son, Fernando Avila; his daughter, Irma A. Lopez; one grandson; one granddaughter; and several other grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Ismael Mario Avila. Memorial rosary service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Battaglia, Dominic 92, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 15, 2001 Graveside service with military honors will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cordelia; his son, Dennis Battaglia. He was a former owner of a dry cleaning business and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II veteran. He had been a resident of El Paso since 1988. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Blackmon Gilbert Guss Jr., 70, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Louise; his sons, Gilbert Guss Blackmon III and Kenneth Blake Blackmon; his daughter, Denise Ann Murray; one brother; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a locally prominent commercial and residential real estate developer, broker and shareholder in numerousjoint ventures and partnerships. He served two years in the U.S. Air Force and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Fund, 12720 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75230. Brieden, Raymond Robert 79, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Graveside service with military honors will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie K.; his son, Raymond Brieden Jr.; his daughter, Katherine Calderon; one brother; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired salesman for Amarillo Hardware and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-East. Cadena, Juan 96, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Raul Armando Cadena; his daughters, Carmen Hijar, Estella C. Muela, Maria Luisa Gonzalez and Juanita Cadena; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elisa E. Cadena; his parents, Juan Cadena Sr. and Lazara Gomez Cadena. He was retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and had been a lifelong resident of El Paso. Galvan, Demetrio M. 81, of Fabens died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Andres H. Galvan; his daughters, Irma G. Flores and Sandra Galvan; two brothers; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolina H. Galvan, and his daughter, Antonia Galvan. He was a truck driver and a lifelong resident of Fabens. Gentry, Loyd W. "Pee Wee" of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his two sisters; one brother; several nieces and nephews. He was a retired truck driver for El Paso Natural Gas Co. and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Jackson Esther V., 84, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). Survivors include her son, Alfred Jackson; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady R. Jackson; her daughter, Toinette M. Ivey. She was a retired bookkeeper for the El Paso Times and a resident of El Paso for more than 50 years. Arrangements by Futrell Funeral Home. Mathieu Estela C., 89, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-West with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Rosa M. Esperon; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a bookkeeper and an El Paso resident for 53 years. McCarthy, Floyd Edward 85, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Edward McCarthy; his daughters, Joyce McCarthy, Anna Smith, Barbara Cooper and Virginia Pon. He was a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service and a retired U.S. Army master sergeant. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Morales, Julian V. 70, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Cristo Rey Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Julian Velarde and Ricardo Velarde; and five grandchildren. He was a driver for a cleaner and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Moran, Rena G. 80, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001). Cremation has taken place. Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Anna Moran Giordano; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. She was a champion dog breeder and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements by San Jose Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Hope Hospice and Therapet. Nuņez, Udelvina 79, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Francisco Nuņez Jr., Manuel Nuņez, Ruben Nuņez and Rogelio Ortiz; her daughter, Raquel Manns; one brother; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Rist, M. Frances of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 10, 2001). Burial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Mass. Survivors include his son, Michael Rist; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin S. Rist. She was a homemaker and a 44-year El Paso resident. Arrangements by Harding Orr & McDaniel. Saucedo, Arturo 74, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 10:30 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 St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo; his sons, Demian de Leon and Luis Saucedo; his daughters, Estela Pacheco, Consuelo Robinson, Patricia White and Luz Maria Gillis; and 10 grandchildren. He was a baker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Serrano, Roberto 77, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Juan Serrano, Jorge Serrano, Oscar Serrano and Arturo Serrano; his daughters, Belen Serrano, Berta Garay, Consuelo Serrano and Margarita Serrano; two brothers; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Serrano. He was a buyer and exporter and a longtime resident of El Paso. Torres Gilberto, 81, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral time is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Manuela; his daughter, Basilisa T. Leroy; and one grandchild. He was a retired civil service mechanic and served in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Villegas, Juan 78, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Martin de Porres Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his son, Eduardo Villegas; his daughter, Cristina Villegas; four brothers; and two sisters. He was a janitor and an El Paso resident for 20 years. January 18 2001 Return to top Strayhorn, Michael a first sergeant in the U.S. Army, died Sunday Jan. 14, 2001. He was 43 years old and a three-year resident of El Paso. Survivors include his son, Shawn M. Strayhorn; his daughters, Carrie A. Yager and Jessica M. Strayhorn; his parents, Dean and Ed Murray; two brothers; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert L. Strayhorn. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Biggs Army Airfield Chapel, Fort Bliss. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Acosta, Esperanza D. 83, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Maxi Acosta Jr. and Frank D. Acosta; one sister; and five grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Adams, Venetter 76, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Unity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Fred Adams; her sons, Charles Smoots, Arthur Adams, Kenneth W. Adams and Glenn D. Adams; her daughters, Rosetta Williams, Dorothy Gene Samuels, Ruby Lee Smoots, Linda Campbell and Darlene Langston; two sisters; 22 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Cartwright, Mercedes 70, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Services will be private. Survivors include her sister, Coleta Baker; her brother, Thomas W. Cartwright; three nephews and four nieces. She was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Cartwright. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Cook, Leroy J. 79, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). There will be no services. Survivors include his daughters, Susan Moretto and Carol Jaquez, and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Cook. He had retired from the U.S. Army as a master sergeant with 21 years of service. He was a resident of El Paso since 1959. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Freeman, Frances 82, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 8, 2001). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mount Franklin Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Frank Wayne Ford and John L. Freeman; her daughter, Vicki Moyers; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ray D. Ford. She was a florist and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Grajeda, Soledad 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 17, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Hector Grajeda, Juan Grajeda and Javier Grajeda; her daughters, Olga Grajeda, Graciela Escarcega, Rosa Almeida, Elva Padilla, Bertha Romero, Blanca Vargas and Concepcion Guerrero; 30 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Hill, Karen Marie 51, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Christ the Savior Church. Burial is pending at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Travis; her son, Joseph T.R. Hill; her daughter, Teresa C. Brumbaugh; her parents, Joseph R. and Theresa G. Piccillo; one brother; and one grandchild. She was a homemaker and a 19-year resident of El Paso. Manriquez, Francisco 66, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 17, 2001). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 1 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. today in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Rio Grande Zacatecas, Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Miguel Angel Manriquez, Julian Manriquez, Juan Francisco Manriquez and Eric Manriquez; his daughters, Carmen Sanchez and Judith De La Rosa; one brother; one sister; and four grandchildren. He was a field laborer and a nine-year resident of El Paso. Montes, Esperanza 82, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 12, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Lino Montes and Joe Montes, and several nieces. She was a retired sales clerk, who had worked for Woolworth Co. for 25 years, and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Montes, Guadalupe 91, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in St. Pius X Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Armando Montes and Daniel J. Montes; her daughters, Norma E. Rodriguez, Aurora Camarillo, Olga Hernandez, Yolanda M. Petroff and Martha E. Jordan; two brothers; one sister; 32 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Nichols, Mary G. 91, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). Services have already taken place. Survivors include her daughter, Frances D. Arms; one grandson; and two great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her sons, Dick Nichols and Ben F. Nichols. She worked for U.S. Naval Intelligence and the Corps of Engineers, and was a retired Fort Bliss finance and accounting supervisor. Ochoa, Ralph 55, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda Rodriguez Ochoa; his sons, Ralph Ochoa Jr. and Robert Ochoa; his daughters, Monica Ochoa and Adriana Ochoa; two sisters; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Heberto and Otatilia T. Ochoa, and by his brother, Hector Ochoa. He was a truck driver with Danny Herman Trucking and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a 10-year El Paso resident. Padgett, Thelma L. 91, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Eddie Miller; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Padgett. She was a beautician and a longtime resident of El Paso. Pina, Ricardo infant son of Elvira Carrillo and Alfonzo Pina, died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001). Services already took place. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements were by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Quillin, Albert 84, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Jane Line and Carolyn Quillin; one sister; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Quillin, and his brother, Joseph Frederick Quillin Jr. He was a retired chief inspector for the U.S. Border Patrol and served in the U.S. Army. He was a 45-year resident of El Paso. Saenz, Teofilo G. 76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). Services already took place. Survivors include his wife, Luciana Saenz; his sons, Onesimo Saenz, Lorenzo Saenz, Teofilo Saenz Jr., Ignacio Saenz and Mario Saenz; his daughters, Gabriela L. Saenz and Remedios Saenz; two brothers; three sisters; 21 grand-children; and 25 great-grandchildren. He worked in construction and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Spencer, Benjamin 78, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Friday in St. Joseph Church. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Elena Spencer; his sons, Joel Spencer, Benjamin Spencer Jr., Richard Spencer, Rory Spencer, Darcy Spencer and Stacy Spencer; his daughters, Gloria Lynn Spencer, Audrey Spencer, Marylou Spencer and Deborah Spencer. He was a mechanic and a longtime resident of El Paso. January 19 2001 Return to top Gross, James M. owner of Gross Real Estate for 27 years, died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001). He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was 70 years old and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Christine Gross; his son, Kenneth James Gross; his daughter, Debbie Bergen; one brother; four sisters; and his grandchildren, Danielle Bergen, Brandon Bergen and Christian Gross. A funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Allen, Dorris L. "Doc" 83, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 27, 2000). Services already took place. Survivors include his wife, Verle; his son, Robert Jackson Allen; his daughter, Elizabeth Woolley; one brother; five grandchildren; and two nephews. He worked for Chevron Pipeline Co. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a 30-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home, Granbury. Arrieta, Jesus 80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Basilia Almanza Arrieta; his sons, Esteban Arrieta, Raul Arrieta and Jose Francisco Arrieta; his daughter, Esther Areniva; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a maintenance worker with the Job Corps and a 27-year El Paso resident. Baquera, Socorro C. 93, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 18, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Fernando Baquera; her daughters, Emma Gonzalez, Socorro Irwin, Beatriz Vasquez, Ofelia Baquera and Ruth Monteros; 17 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicolas Baquera, and her grandson, Mark Gonzalez. She was a homemaker and a 84-year resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Bustillos, Salvador H. 65, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 17, 2001). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 1 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Martina C. Bustillos; his sons, Jesus Bustillos, Daniel Bustillos, Santiago Bustillos and Sal Bustillos III; his daughters, Mary Cruz, Lupe Muņoz and Gloria Hernandez; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Salvador Bustillos Jr. He was a bricklayer at El Paso Brick Co. and a longtime resident of El Paso. Chapman, James 71, of Canutillo died Wednesday (Jan. 17, 2001). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ozona, Texas. Survivors include his sisters, Dorothy Norris and Linda Turner; his nieces, Edwina Patterso and, Elizabeth Crawford; and his nephew, Tim Dennis. He was a rancher and a longtime resident of Canutillo. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Herrera, Maria Luisa 84, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 17, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Santo Nino Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Fernando G. Herrera Jr.; her daughters, Enriqueta Zavala, Elvira Morales, Marina Vajada and Guadalupe G. Halderman; one sister; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fernando G. Herrera. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Mendez, Jose M. 71, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Santa; his sons, Jose Carlos Mendez and Rafael Mendez; his daughters, Elsa Aguilera Mendez and Norma Fernandez Mendez; two brothers; two sisters; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an operator for Tony Lama and a resident of El Paso since 1961. Ramirez, Luz 75, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). Visitation will be fro m 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Assumption Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Cecilio; her daughter, Maria Elena Ramirez; two sisters; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild. She was a homemaker and a 51-year resident of El Paso. Avila Antonio Sifuentes, 87, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Cisneros Johnson de Sifuentes; his sons, Jose Antonio Sifuentes and Francisco Sifuentes Cisneros; her daughters, Teresa Sifuentes de Hinojos, Socorro Sifuentes, Maria del Carmen Sifuentes de Sandoval, Bertha Alicia Sifuentes de Guillen and Maria Elena Sifuentes de Romero; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was a laborer for a moving company and a lifelong resident of El Paso. January 20 2001 Return to top Moore, William Calvin a retired civil service supervisor, died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). He served in the 1st Cavalry and 1st Airborne Division of the Army at Fort Bliss and was a retired Air Force master sergeant. He served in World War II and the Korean War and earned the Purple Heart. He was 82 and a resident of El Paso since 1933. Survivors include his wife, Rosabelle W. Moore; his sons, Joseph L. Moore and William C. Moore; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Rosabelle Moore. Acosta, Evangelina Ramos 81, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 17, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East. Survivors include her sons, Carlos Ramos and Miguel Ramos; her daughter, Maria Elena Alvarado; six sisters; one brother; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Antonio Ramos, and her brothers, Asencion Acosta and Ruben Acosta. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Acosta, Oscar A. 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 7 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East. The family will have a private burial. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Oscar Acosta Jr., Carlos M. Acosta, and Mario Acosta; his daughter, Marisela West; two brothers; six sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a maintenance worker with the city of El Paso Housing Authority. Jules F. Blaes Jr, 69, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include his daughter, Toni Blaes Fabela; his sons, Frank Robert Blaes, Richard Alan Blaes and David Anthony Blaes; and one grandchild. He was a retired substitute teacher from the Socorro Independent School District and served in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Henderson George H. Sr., 70, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2001). No services are planned. Survivors include his son, George H. Henderson Jr.; his daughter, Audrey Collerain; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Henderson. He practiced law for 45 years, was general counsel for Farah Manufacturing and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a resident of El Paso for 30 years. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Jenerette, Gay Harrell 58, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 17, 2001). The family will have a private burial. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Gay Jenerette Ware; one brother; two sisters; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Woodley and Mildred Moore Harrell. She was a library technologist with the El Paso Independent School District and a 40-year El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East. Memorial contributions may be made to El Paso Humane Society, Animal Alliance or Pet Guardian Angels. Reut, Mary Krusko 78, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 18, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-West with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service time is pending for Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Michael K.; her son, Michael Joseph Reut; her daughters, Pamela Reut Guzman and Mary Reut Overman; one brother; two sisters; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident for 49 years. Trujillo, Teodora L. 89, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 17, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Albert Trujillo and Armando Trujillo; her daughters, Mary Anne Rodriguez and Maria Elida Flores; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Socorro and El Paso.