El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, May 15-23, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ May 15 2001 PERRY, ELENA S. born October 17, 1920 died on May 8, 2001 in Portland, Oregon. Elena was born and lived in El Paso, Texas for a great portion of her life and she was a retired oral surgery assistant. Her husband Paul H. Perry and her mother Maria Gil, and brother Carlos Gil preceded her in death. Elena is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Perry and Alice Perry, her grandchildren Cristina Perry- Gonzales, Francisco Gonzales, Armando Gonzales, Fernando Perry-Mendoza, Nicolas Perry-Mendoza, Dionisio Perry-Mendoza, Eduardo Perry- Mendoza, and her nieces and nephews Carlos Gil, Gilbert Gil, Vicky Sanchez and Maria Elena Parker. Visitation 12 to 9 Tuesday and rosary will be at 7 pm Tuesday at Harding & Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be at 9:30 am at St. Patricks Cathedral Church. Interment will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. PERSON, LAURA DEAN (PERRYMAN) passed away Sunday, May 13, 2001. Born in Bracketville, TX to Remedis and Sylvia Mae Perryman on October 17, 1922. The family later moved to Uvalde, TX. Laura attended Grammar School in Uvalde, then came to El Paso in 1938. She graduated from Douglass High School in 1942. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Howard Person on August 29, 1942. To this union was born a daughter, Anita Dolores (Person) Dailey. Laura united with Phillips Chapel C.M.E. Church until she was called from her earthly home to her home on high, where only God's redeemed can go. She leaves to cherish in loving memory, a devoted husband, Howard; daughter Anita; grandchildren Monte, Rocky and Dawn; granddaughter- in-law Vicki; great grandsons Oscar and Dustin; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. If our love could have save you, you never would have died, but God loves you best. Visitation Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday at Phillips Chapel, 3432 E. Wyoming. Burial in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. IVEY, MR. WILLIAM EUGENE (Bill) died Friday, May 11, 2001. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at Martin Funeral Home on on George Dieter; rosary following at 7 p.m. officiated by Ft. David Ivey. A funeral mass is scheduled Wednesday, May 16 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 10 a.m. Following the mass, the burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Mr. Ivey was recently found to have bone cancer. He was 74 years old. Bill Ivey was born in Fabens, Texas on the Ivey Dale Owen farm on October 8, 1926. He was one of seven boys, the fifth child of Marie Dolan and K. B. Ivey. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Ivey completed his primary education at Incarnate Word School in the old Ysleta Mission then attended Ysleta High School graduating in 1944. Immediately after graduating, at the age 17, he joined the Navy and was stationed in California. Upon leaving the service, Ivey began post-secondary studies in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He married Nell Drugan of Socorro on January 31, 1948 and moved to his farm in an area south of Fabens traditionally referred to as the ''Island'' where they raised their eleven surviving children. Up to his death, Ivey, a licensed real estate broker, was involved in land development, ending up in business with two of his youngest sons. His love of the Mexican culture and its people added to the places that he came to call home and to the people that he readily called family. Mr. Ivey was preceded in death by his son James Douglas Ivey. He is survived by his children, Michele Wahnsiedler, Patricia Lettunich, Kathi McChristian, Teresa Orr, Bill Ivey Jr., King Ivey, Paul Ivey, Nellie Kay McDowell, Gary Ivey, Warren Ivey, and Paula Kesner; 25 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. In lieu of gifts and flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mother Angelica, Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, Alabama 35210. PIERCE, THEODORE M. went to his eternal home on Saturday, May 12, 2001, after celebrating his 84th birthday with family and friends at his home in El Paso. Mr. Pierce was retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene and is survived by daughters Sharon Scheele and Judy Gerth and their families and a son Ted Pierce. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina Chapel. Funeral Service will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332. SHARP, LAURA WOODSON 103, died Monday, May 7, 2001 at a local care center in Fort Worth, TX. Laura was born in Sturgis, Miss., the oldest of seven children. She lived in El Paso for 50 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of El Paso. Her husband, Robert B. Sharp, a World War I Veteran, preceded her in death in 1970. She is survived by her niece, Lilla Schmeltekopt of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great- nieces and nephews. Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. ACOSTA, MARIA DOLORES "LOLA" 79, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso since 1954 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survived by her loving husband Nicolas Acosta of 59 years. A homemaker and mother of 7 children Issac "Chito" Acosta, Nicolas Acosta, Jr., Elia Montelongo, Alma Fonseca, Dolores Villalobos, Isela Fennell and Michele Sanchez. Other family members incldue 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and surviving brother Saul Silva and sister Velia Aguilar. Pallbearers: Joe Montelongo, Mario Fonseca, Louie Villalobos, Ron Fennell, Frank Sanchez, David Montelongo, and Rene Montelongo. Visitation from 4 PM to 9 PM at Martin Funeral Home on May 15, 2001 where the rosary will be recited at 7 PM. Funeral mass will be at 12:00 PM on May 16, 2001 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa, #9 El Paso, Texas 79902. SAENZ, JOSE Q. 81, passed away on May 12, 2001. A lifetime area resident and W.W. II Veteran. Survived by his wife Baldomera Saenz, 2 sons: Jose & Michael Saenz, 1 daughter: Bertha Ayala. 5 Grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 1 sister: Serafina Martinez. Visitation Tuesday May 15 from 2:00-5:00 P.M. Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel. Rosary at 7:00 P.M. in San Lorenzo Catholic Church, where the funeral mass will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday May 16. Interment Fort Bliss National Cemetery East Shelter. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rivera, Juana Aceves August 21, 1915 - May 12, 2001. Juanita, a native of Berino, New Mexico passed away on Saturday. She was a housewife totally devoted to her family; a kind and caring person of deep faith. She was preceded into eternity by her beloved husband Felix Pedro in 1975. She is survived by sons and daughters: Manuel Alejandro, Peter (John Parker) Joaquin (Roseanne), Maria Aurora Flowers (David), Agustin (Soledad), Javier, and Angelina Simmons (David); and 31 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Harding Orr & McDaniel, 320 Montana Wednesday 5-8 P.M. with rosary services at 6:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be at Guardian Angel Church 3021 Frutas St. Thursday 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Griffith, Barbara Jo 65, passed away on Saturday May 12, 2001 in Plano. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jon Griffith, sons: Keith Griffith (Patricia), of Plano and Kenneth Griffith of Dallas; daughter: Kathy Garrison (Jim), of Plano; brother: Nathan Holder of Kaufman, TX., and sister-in-law Hattie Holder; two sisters: Mildred Johnson of Stamps, Ar., and Sybil Watson of DeSoto, TX; six grandchildren: Ian and Sara Griffith, Brandon and Amanda Seitzler, and Jimmy and Katy Garrison, and numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara was born on May 4, 1936 in Dallas to Dock and Mattie Harried Holder. She was a former resident of Grand Prairie and a 1954 Honor Graduate of Grand Prairie High School. She was also a former resident of El Paso for 18 years. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a very active mother in her children's school activities. She was a volunteer in the March of Dimes Association. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at 2:00 P.M. at Ted Dickey Funeral Home Chapel in Plano. Officiating will be Rev. Charles Cottle. Interment to follow at Plano Mutual Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6-8 P.M. The family requests that memorials be made to the March of Dimes Association at 8131 LLBJ Freeway, #115, Dallas, TX 75251. Ted Dickey Funeral Home, 2128 18th Street. Plano, Texas 75074. Caviness, Gregory Don 55, passed away suddenly May 11, 2001 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Born March 14, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he was preceded in death by his father, Don Malcolm Caviness and his mother Clara Jo Willey Caviness. Greg is survived by his wife Stephanie Hart Caviness and his son Eric Dawson Caviness and wife Lola. Other survivors include brother Randall Malcolm Caviness and wife Rene of Lubbock, Texas, sister Karen Elizabeth Caviness of Dayton, Ohio, two uncles William L. Willey and wife Zana of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and Dr. Phillip E. Willey and wife Shirlene of Altus, Oklahoma. Nephew Anthony Tyler Caviness, nieces Amanda Nicole Caviness Harmon and Angel Caviness, and his best canine friend Riley. Greg was a Vietnam Era Veteran U.S. Army 1st LT. 1967-1970. He was president, CEO of The Reliant Group for the past 6 years and co- owner of Classic Bronze and The Phoenix Galleries of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Former Regional Director Of Agencies/Regional Marketing Director for Metropolitan Life Resources and United Resources 1985 - 1995. Well known businessman and civic advocate, he was active in El Paso Association of CLU and NASD Registered Principal and Representative, and NASD Registered Investment Advisor. Past President/Director of the following: El Paso GAMA, El Paso NALU, El Paso Estate Planning Council, El Paso Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee, Sunturians, El Paso Kiwanis, Texas Heart Association, Sun Bowl Association Press Host Committee, El Paso Heart Association, and The Twelve Travelers of the Southwest Memorial. An avid bird hunter he was a lifetime member and twice president of The White Wing Fling Sportsman Association. Honorary Pallbearers are Jed Becker, Bill Uhlig, Gary Roth, Bobby Watkins, Dale Spivey, Jimmy Onick, Duncan Spiller, Mike Wieland, Bobby Austin, Dr. Jerry Halaby, Bram Watkins, Charles Lacy, Dr. Dwayne Aboud, Chip Johns, John Vacca, Tom Payne and Jeffrey Bartlow. Services will be held at First Baptist Church, 805 Montana Avenue, on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 12:00 noon with Dr. Levi Price officiating, interment following at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Hospice of El Paso or your favorite charity. May 16 2001 Return to top BONDS, BOBBY, Reverend, was born on October 17, 1933 in Denmark, Tennessee to the late Irene Bonds Sanders and Bausie Lee Darnell. A member of a family filled with love, young Bobby Bonds grew up with a passion to serve the Lord. He leaves to cherish his memory: His wife Rosetta Bonds of El Paso, TX, and his children: Joe and Ollie Horn of Plainview, TX, Gregory and Faye Bonds, of El Paso, TX, Bobbiette and Tommie Williams of Alamogordo, NM, Cassandra and William Moore of Baltimore, Maryland, Dwayne Bonds of El Paso, TX, Thomas Lee and Kim Bonds of Fort Worth, TX, and Barbara Jones of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Two sisters: Betty Jo Morrow and Bobbie (Pennie) Jones of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Three aunts: Sarah Johnson of Flint, Michigan and Louise Midgett and Bernice Mays both of Dyersburg, Tennessee. He has 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Wake will be Wednesday, May 16 from 6 to 8 pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 Carolina Dr. Services: Thursday, May 17, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 3201 Frutas Ave., El Paso, Texas. Rev. Milton M. Walker, Officiating Pastor. Franco, Elauterio Dominguez 81, died Sunday, May 13, 2001. Visitation: 4-9 pm with Rosary: 7 pm Wednesday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Mass: 10:30 am Thursday, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 7712 Rosedale. Interment: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Richard F. Hernandez, Robert Franco Jr., Paul Franco, Elauterio Gerardo Franco Jr., Charles Franco, Daniel Calderon. Honorary pallbearers: Jimmy Franco, Sipriano Mata Jr. Survived by: son, Jimmy Franco; daughters, Josefine Aranda, Rebecca Lopez, Margie Gonzalez, Martha Munoz; grandchildren, 19; great grandchildren, 23; great, great grandchildren, 3; brother, Lorenzo Franco; and sisters, Maria Holguin, Lilly Tarango, Naomi Torres. Preceded in death by wife, Jesusita Franco; son, Robert Franco; daughter, Yolanda Franco; brothers, Petrolino Franco, Pablo Franco; and parents, Jose & Eduvigen D. Franco. He was employed as a carpenter with Sunnyside High School in Tucson, AZ and had resided in El Paso, Texas for three years. Arrangements by: SUNSET FUNERAL HOME EAST. McEvers, Richard John Lieutenant Colonel US Army Retired born 5 May 1923 to Isaac Leroy McEvers and Ethelee Julia McEvers, died May 13 2001 at Providence Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility. He was 78 at the time of his death. He fought nearly three months at Providence to overcome heart surgery and subsequent complications to make it back before expiring. LTC McEvers grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa during the depression, hard times, and a poor family. He played multiple sports in high school and was a competitor in the golden gloves boxing program. He attended the University of Iowa until WWII broke out, whereupon he entered the Navy and became a Naval Aviator. He flew multiple types of aircraft during the war to include the Hellcat, Dauntless, and Corsair. His duties included aircraft shuttle pilot from factory to port of embarkation, test pilot, and submarine patrol duty. During his service in a submarine patrol unit which was assigned duty in the Gulf of Mexico, his patrol was credited with the sinking of a German U-boat and one of his bombs helped crack the hull of the German raider. Lt. J.G. McEvers was cited for bravery by the Navy for pulling an injured pilot out of a burning aircraft on the ground, later in the war. On several occasions Lt. J.G. McEvers had to bail out of compromised aircraft himself. Upon the end of WWII, he was honorably discharged by the Navy and left the service. He became a lumber jack in the Pacific Northwest. In 1951 he later joined the Army National Guard in Oregon and attended officer basic training. His unit was called to active duty and he spent the remainder of his career in the US Army. LTC. McEvers served in locations around the world to include Permanent Change of Station assignments in Texas, Alaska, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Iran. He was cross- trained in the Air Defense Artillery Branch and Field Artillery Branch. He served in both kinds of units throughout his career. He had several assignments during his career at Fort Bliss, Texas. His last assignment was as the Director of the High Altitude Missile department at the Air Defense School. LTC McEvers worked with the CIA during his career where he visited numerous countries. LTC McEvers was on the promotion list to Colonel when he suffered a heart attack and was medically discharged from the service. Upon retiring after 28 plus years of military service in 1970, LTC McEvers tried his hand at the printing business, real estate, and oil exploration. His greatest love and passion was his family and the time he spent in New Mexico in the mountains at his cabin. He is survived by his wife, Ila Mae; son, Major USAR Rt. James L. McEvers and his wife Susan Sandidge McEvers who is a Registered Nurse at Baylor hospital in Dallas; Grandchild, Julia Anne McEvers and great grandchild Kelsay Skylin; Grandchildren Katherine Martha McEvers, and Michael James McEvers. A daughter from a previous marriage, Susan Castro, her son Jeff, and Susan Castro's brother Scott also survive him. Susan is a teacher in Bettendorf, Iowa. Memorials may be sent to Holy Spirit Episcopal Church here in El Paso. There will be a private memorial service Saturday 19 May, 2:30 PM at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church for family and close friends. Arrangements by Harding, Orr, and McDaniel funeral home. RODRIGUEZ, MRS. MARGARITA ARAIZA 79, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Rodriguez was preceded in death by her son Alfoso Rodriguez. She is survived by her husband Guadalupe Rodriguez. Sons, Armando Rodriguez, Jose G. Rodriguez, Eduardo Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez. Daughters, Maria F. Reyes, Maria Lara and Martha Flores. 20 Grandchildren. 21 Great Grandchildren. Brothers, Bartolo Araiza, Juan Araiza, Jose Araiza, Lazaro Araiza and Ambrosio Araiza. Sisters, Maria Del Refugio Portillo, Maria Ignacia Payan and Natalia Araiza. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home- Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Ray Anthony Lara, Eduardo Rodriguez, Eduardo Rodriguez Jr., Jose G. Rodriguez, Roberto Reyes and Ambrosio Araiza. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332 ROLAND, MARIA DE JESUS 60, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2001. Maria was once the owner of the Welcome Inn in Anthony, Texas. She was born in Honduras and was a longtime resident of Canutillo and El Paso. She is survived by her mother, Maria Roque Lara-Ortega; daughters, Mariana E. Lara, Marta Roque Roland, Malika Sara Roland, Maryan Ana Roland; son, Mario Martin Hernandez, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Martin Funeral Home West from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and rosary will follow on Thursday, May 17, 2001. She will be taken back home to Honduras for private interment. Villanueva, Horacio 75, passed away Monday May 14, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Vallanueva was a Newspaper Publisher for Juarez and El Paso. He is preceded in death by his wife Nicolasa Villanueva. Survived by sons: Horacio Villanueva, Carlos Villanueva and Fernando Villanueva. Daughters: Rosa Carnero, Norma Bugarin, Margarita Lopez and Ivonne Estrada. 29 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also survived by Mother Carmen Bonilla Vda de Villanueva. Brother: Jesus Jose Villanueva, Leopoldo Villanueva and Hector Villanueva. Sister: Hortencia Villanueva. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. with Prayer service at 5:00 p.m. and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday May 16, 2001. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 9:30 a.m. Thursday May 17, 2001 in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Funeral Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. May 17 2001 Return to top AGUILAR, MR. JULIO 73, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2001 in El Paso. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and retired from Civil Service. To our beloved Father, Grandfather, and Friend. May you be at peace in his Kingdom joyfully walking hand in hand with your Love. Mr. Aguilar is survived by his children, Elizabeth Guerra and husband Richard, Phillip Madrid and wife Bertha, George Lopez and wife Silvia, Patsy Guerra and husband David, Edwardo Aguilar, and Julio Aguilar Jr. 12 Grandchildren. 3 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Phillip Madrid, George Lopez, Edwardo Aguilar, Richard Guerra, David Guerra and Julio Aguilar Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny Guerra and Alex Lopez. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. OLGA JABALIE COOK, Our dearest Olga we celebrate your life! She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends May 15, 2001 on her 93rd birthday. She was born in Zahle, Lebanon in 1908. She was preceded in death by her husband Mathew Cook and her sister Zacchia Ayoub and brothers Jim and Wade Jabalie. Survived by her sister Henaine Kadry, her stepson and daughter-in-law Keith and Linda Cook. Her nephews (Halem Ayoub and family, Joseph Jabalie and family, her nieces Rose Wardy and family, Lilly Hasbani, Virginia Jabalie, Lorraine Jabalie, Angele Nabhan, Theresa Nabhan and many more loving nieces and nephews. She was past president of the El Paso Syrian American Ladies Club. Olga was a shining star with a warm heart and a wonderful sense of humor. She now rests in Peace and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Jabalie Cook will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday, May 17, 2001, at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 AM Friday, May 18, 2001, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial to follow in Evergreen East Cemetery. KINCAID, WILLIAM C. JR, Msgt. USAF retired, 71, passed away Tuesday May 15, 2001. William was originally from Huntington, West Virginia and was a resident of El Paso for the past 28 years. Apart from retiring as a Msgt. with the U.S. Air Force, he also retired from the Ysleta Independent School District. William is survived by his loving wife, Ruby, his son, William David, daughters, Margaret Fleager and Kimberly Kincaid. 4 Grandchildren, Lori, Lacey, Kelli and William. William is also survived by his brother, Donald Kincaid. Visitation will be Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina Chapel. A graveside service will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332. LOPEZ, MARIA T. (TERRY) 41, passed away May 13, 2001. Resident of El Paso (Ysleta). She was a devoted Mother, daughter & sister. She is preceded in death by sister Lupe Lopez & brother Manny Lopez. Suvived by parents Manuel & Juanita Lopez, son Juan G. Lopez, daughter Michelle M. Lopez. Sisters, Maria E. Trevizo, Leticia C. Lazcano & Maria del Rosario Valencia. Brother, Jose L. Lopez. Several nieces & nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. with Rosary said at 7:00 pm Thursday @ Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10:00 am Friday @ Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Juan G. Lopez, Ray Trevizo, Manuel Lopez, Joe Valencia, Enrique Lazcano & Andy Perez. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. LUEVANO, BENITO SR., 70, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2001 in a local hospital. Benny retired from Fedmart where he was the meat market manager. He then opened his own business, Benny's Butcher Shop for the last 20 years. Mr. Luevano is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Beatriz Luevano. Children, Benito Luevano Jr. and wife Angelica, Bebe Garcia and husband, Leo, Selma Sanchez and husband, Joe, George Luevano, James Luevano and wife, Angie, Elsa Ramirez and Carlos Luevano and wife, Irene. Grandchildren, Abraham, Celina, Amber, Andrea, amantha, Charles, Michael, Ashley, Ricardo and Frank. Brother, Manuel Luevano Sr., sister, Maria Leonor Herrera. Several nieces and nephews and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation for Mr. Luevano will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Luis Acevedo officiating. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332. NELSON, CLYDE ROBERT 64, of Clint, Texas, passed away Sunday May 13, 2001 in an El Paso hospital. He was born on March 3, 1937, in Cave Creek, AZ. and was a resident of the El Paso-Ysleta- Clint area for over 60 years. He attended Ysleta High School, UTEP (Texas Western College), and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Spangler. He retired from Dover Elevator Co. with 36 years of service and was an honorary member of Local 131 of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. Preceded in death by his parents Mildred Nelson, Robert Nelson, step-mother Ruth Nelson, and sister, Mary Nelson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Erma Nelson; his children Clark R. Nelson and wife Pam of Las Cruces, NM, John E. Nelson and wife Betty of Clint, and Brenda N. Hendryx and husband Houston of Alpine, TX; and his grandchildren Lindsay Hendryx, Jenny Nelson, Morgan Nelson, Luke Hendryx, Trevor Nelson, Garrett Nelson, and Justin Nelson. Other survivors include his brothers Ronald Nelson and wife Dianne of Las Vegas, NV, Jim Nelson and wife Judy of El Paso, John C. Nelson and wife Mary of Austin, and one sister Peggy Nelson of Austin along with 8 nephews and 5 nieces. He is also survived by his aunts Verlie White and husband Jack of Safford, AZ, Iona Lang of Riverside, CA, and Theda Irving and husband Kenny of Sun City, AZ. and extended family D'Ella, Malcolm & Albert Clark. Visitation was Wednesday, May 16, from 4-9 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home East-Chapel, 1460 George Dieter. Funeral services will be conducted by Houston Hendryx at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17 at the funeral home with burial to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Blvd. Pallbearers will be Ron Nelson, Jim Nelson, John C. Nelson, Ed Caulder, Ray Hendryx, Forrest Hendryx, Jack White, John Edward Nelson, and Dan Nelson. Honorary Pallbearers include grandsons Morgan, Trevor, Garrett, Justin and Luke; nephews Bob, Bill, Ed, Kacey, David and Tommy; nieces Milly, Molly, Margie, Debbie and Jeanette; friends Tom Burke, Curtis Perkins, and all members of Local 131. We are comforted in the belief that our loved one lived his life to the fullest and true to his personality, left his worldly home quietly and expediently. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clyde R. Nelson/Center for Big Bend Studies Memorial Scholarship (focusing on Archeology, Preservation and Restoration) c/o Sul Ross State University, P.O. Box C- 114, Alpine, TX 79832 or the Ysleta Retired School Employees Association Scholarship Fund, 2101 Harwood, El Paso, TX. 79925. Our deepest thanks to the Clint Volunteer Fire Department, ambulance attendants, and to the emergency room doctors and staff of Del Sol Hospital for their care and expertise. OWENS, CLINTON MERLE 70, MSGT (Ret.), passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2001. He was a resident of El Paso for over 40 years. Clint Owens served in the U.S. Army for 22 years and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Clint Owens was retired from the Union Pacific Railroad with 21 years of service. Clint Owens is survived by his wife Olinda of 46 years, sons, John, Dana, and Steve, grandchildren, Amy, Christina, Kimberly, and Taylor, brother Rojo, sister Dana Ray, and niece Dee Ann. Services for Clinton Owens will be held Friday, May 18, 2001 at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Riter, George Frank, Rev., 77, passed away on May 12, 2001. He was born in El Paso, Texas. His roots in El Paso began when his grandfather was the conductor on the first Santa Fe Railroad passenger train that came to El Paso in 1881. He graduated from Austin High School, and received his Bachelor's Degree and Bachelor of Divinity from SMU. He served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Wabash and the USS Zuni in South Pacific. He was ordained as a Methodist Minister in 1951. Even before he was ordained he was a lay minister and active in church youth ministries. He served Trinity, Glen Arbor and Mountain View United Methodist Churches in El Paso and San Jon, Mountainair, Balmorhea, Goldsmith, First Hobbs, Eunice, Anthony, Ft. Sumner, Lovington, Hillcrest/Loving and Harwood United Methodist Churches in The New Mexico Annual Conference. He was an inspiration to many young people both in church and sporting activities. Upon retiring an returning to El Paso he was Pastor Emeritus at Asbury United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe Lee and Frances Allen Riter, and his brother Lewis A. "Tex" Riter. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Lee and Leo Culbertson; nephews Brian and Brad Culbertson and niece Linda Culbertson of Auburn, CA; cousins, Marjorie R. Brown of Glen Rose, TX, Bing and Peggy Browning of El Paso and Ed and Ruby Lee Brown of Granbury, TX. He will be greatly missed by many "adopted" grandchildren. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. followed by the service at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2001 at Asbury United Methodist Church at 3500 Pershing Ave. with Rev. Dr. Milton Chester officiating. Internment will follow at Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church or Sacramento Methodist Assembly. VALENZUELA, BIBIANA NATIVIDAD 89, passed away Tuesday May 15, 2001. Visitation: 4-9 pm with Rosary: 7 pm Thursday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Mass: 10 am Friday, Saint Paul Catholic Church, 7424 Mimosa. Interment: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ruben Jasso, Carlos Jasso, Robert Mendoza, Martin Rios, Cornelo Corrales Jr., Francisco Valenzuela. Survived by: son, Francisco H. Valenzuela; daughters, Maria de Corrales, Socorro Jasso; grandchildren, Margie Jasso, Linda Mendoza, Charlie Jasso, Ruben Jasso, Laura Rios, Maria Elena Corrales, Cornelo Corrales Jr., Yvette Valenzuela; great grandchildren, 7; brother, Marcos Natividad; and sister, Maria Natividad. Preceded in death by: husband, Manuel Valenzuela; brothers, Jorge Natividad, Remijio Natividad; sister, Atilana M. Vega; and parents, Cruz & Mercedes G. Natividad. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Alzheimers Association of El Paso, 4400 N. Mesa St., Suite #9, El Paso, Texas 79902. Arrangements by SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST. May 18 2001 Return to top FEARNOW, RONALD G., M.D., RET. COL. 66, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2001 was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, August 30, 1934. He was resident of El Paso for 22 years and was formally of Lexington, Kentucky for 6 years and Alamogordo, NM for 3 years. He was on active duty in the U.S. Army for 31 years and was Chief, Department of Pediatrics, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX, 1971-August 31, 1993 was also a member of Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics from 1970-1993. Ron practiced Pediatrics in Lexington, KY at Humana Corp. at Blue Grass Family Practice for 5 years followed by 2 years at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, NM. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Bissell Fearnow; 5 children, R.G. Fearnow, Jr., Julie A. Clark, Scott J. Fearnow, Pamela Cartagena and Kellie Mowell; grandchildren, Amanda Clark, Amber Clark, Ashley Clark, Anna Adams, Sean Fearnow, Maya Cartagena and Mikaela Mowell. Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19th at Kaster- Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Northeast Chapel with Dr. Brodace Elkins and Rev. Guy Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions to benefit Pediatrics at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, can be directed to TRUE Research Foundation, 8610 N. New Braunfels #705, San Antonio, TX 78217. pu,logol,14 Kaster Maxon & Futrell 2755 pu,obit McFADDEN Gladys Orah Melton McFadden, age 83, passed away on May 16, 2001. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 19th at Waco Memorial Park with her nephew, Rev. Steve Melton of Leander, Texas officiating. Visitation with the family will be 6:00-7:30 PM Friday, May 18th at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Friends are cordially invited to attend. One of six children, she was born on May 29, 1917 in Waco, Texas. Mrs. McFadden graduated from Baylor University. She retired from teaching in the Waco public schools after many years of service. An accomplished china painter, she is remembered for many beautiful treasures created for friends and family, plus the wonderful creations sold in stores around the nation. In 1987, she moved to El Paso. She was an active member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco and then became an active memeber in First Baptist Church, El Paso, Texas. Ralph Cecil McFadden her husband, preceded her in death in 1988. Survivors include: Daughter: Margaret Sue Wilson and husband, Don of El Paso, Son: Walter Melton McFadden and wife, Betty of New Braunfels, numerous nephews and nieces. WILKIRSON-HATCH- BAILEY. SARINANA, ANITA 95, passed away Wednesday, May 16 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband Amalio and is survived by her daughter, Maria S. Carrillo, and her nephew Francisco Castorena and his wife Ofelia. Anita was "Granny" to 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grand children. The viewing will be held at La Paz Funeral Home, 3331 Alameda, on Sunday, May 20 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., with recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 21, Guardian Angel Church. She will be buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 4301 Alameda. JAIME TORRES, 45, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Torres was employed with the El Paso Independent School District. He is survived by his son, Jaime Torres Jr. Parents, Fidel and Luz Torres. Brothers, Saul Torres and wife Gloria, Humberto Torres and wife Vestina, Alonzo Torres, Miguel Torres and wife Maria, Fidel Torres Jr. and Victor Manuel Torres. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of the Light Catholic Chapel, 355 Dolan St. Pallbearers will be Saul Torres, Humberto Torres, Alonzo Torres, Miguel Torres, Fidel Torres and Jimmy Torres. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive, 598-3332. Genevieve Morgan Woods, 81, of Chandler, Arizona was taken to heaven on Friday, May 11, 2001 as a result of natural causes. Born on September 22, 1919 in El Paso, Texas where she resided for 75 years. She attended El Paso High School. Genevieve worked for the El Paso Natural Gas Co. & retired from the El Paso Public Schools. She was an active member of the El Paso Beta Sigma Phi & the Arizona Omega Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. She has certificates for Silver Circle & Order of the Rose. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes. She is survived by her husband Raymond S. Woods and daughters Sherron (Bob) Artle, Barbara (Norm) Hall and Linda (Lew) Ludlow, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, sisters Joy Riley, Ethel Barton & Jean Register. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Desert Samaritan Palliative Care Center at 2145 Southern Ave, Mesa AZ 85202. May 19 2001 Return to top Charles F. Lukens, Jr. CW3 U.S. Army, 71, retired passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2001. He was a resident of El Paso for 43 years and a Mason with Lodge #475 in Swinefort, Germany. Charles was an avid golfer and was on the Board of Directors of George Underwood Golf Course in Fort Bliss. He was in the Army for 22 years, serving in the Korean War and in Germany. Charles is survived by his wife of 50 years, Edith M. Lukens; his son and daughter-in- law, Fred and Diane Lukens III of Gilbert, AZ and his daughter and son-in-law, Tia Marie and Brad Higgs of Wichita, KS; seven grandchildren, Chanda, Dylan, Danielle, Stephanie, Heather, Travis and James. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in- law, Ralph and LuAnn Lukens of Las Cruces, NM and his two sisters and brother-in-law, Patty Lukens of El Paso and Tina and Rick Thetford of Midland, TX; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 20th at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Northeast Chapel. Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 21st at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or to your favorite charity. McFadden, Gladys Orah Melton age 83, passed away on May 16, 2001. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 19th at Waco Memorial Park with her nephew, Rev. Steve Melton of Leander, Texas officiating. Visitation with the family will be 6:00-7:30 PM Friday, May 18th at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Friends are cordially invited to attend. One of six children, she was born on May 29, 1917 in Waco, Texas. Mrs. McFadden graduated from Baylor University. She retired from teaching in the Waco public schools after many years of service. An accomplished china painter, she is remembered for many beautiful treasures created for friends and family, plus the wonderful creations sold in stores around the nation. In 1987, she moved to El Paso. She was an active member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco and then became an active memeber in First Baptist Church, El Paso, Texas. Ralph Cecil McFadden her husband, preceded her in death in 1988. Survivors include: Daughter: Margaret Sue Wilson and husband, Don of El Paso, Son: Walter Melton McFadden and wife, Betty of New Braunfels, numerous nephews and nieces. May 20 2001 Return to top VERA, JUANA "JANE" G. 75, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso for 43 years. Mrs. Vera was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a volunteer with Northgate Christian Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Wallace I. Vera, two sons, Dr. Robert W. Vera, Ralph T. Vera and wife, Elisa; 4 grandchildren, Ernie Vera, Jesse Vera, Briana Vera and Desiree Rojas; 3 great-grandchildren, Isaac Martinez, Jr., Ashlee Rojas and Crystal Martinez; brother, Manuel Guillen; 3 sisters, Rosie Velasquez, Christina Alvarado and Theresa Breshers. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 22nd from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, May 23rd at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with interment following in Restlawn Memorial Park. PARRA, CIPRIANO G. 83, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of San Elizario, TX. and was a member of San Elizario Catholic Church. Cipriano was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army and was a lifemember with the VFW# 6388. He was retired from civil service with 30 1/2 years of service. He is preceded in death by his sister, rinidad Madrid, brothers, Sabino, Pablo and Jose R. Parra and his grandson, Damian Parra, and is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Ramona Parra; sons, Victor Parra and his wife, Patricia, Patricio Parra; daughters, Elodia May and her husband, T.D., Margie Parra and her husband, Marino, and Rita Rubio and her husband Erik; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; brother, Francisco Parra. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 20, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-East and from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the Rosary service at 7:00 p.m. at San Elizario Mission. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 21, 2001 at 12:45 p.m. at San Elizario Mission, Fr. Ed Carpenter officiating. Family will serve as pallbearers. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to San Elizario Mission in Cipriano's memory. SNEDDON, JESS R. 62, CWO U.S. Army Retired, passed away Wednesday, May 16 2001, in Cloudcroft, NM. Mr. Sneddon had been a resident of Cloudcroft since his retirement from Civil Service at Fort Bliss, TX in June 1999. Mr. Sneddon retired from the U.S. Army in 1977 after 23 years of service. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marianne. He married Alice Snodgrass on July 3, 1968 in Las Vegas, NV. He is survived by his wife Alice and their sons, Daniel of Cloudcroft, Rick and his wife, Callie and their sons, Brian and Steven of El Paso; Ronald Grunden and his wife Lori and their daughter, Carrie of Shawnee, OK; sister, Joyce Cox and her husband Tom of Colorado Spring, CO.; brother, Phillip and his wife, Judy of Louisville, KY. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Sideliners Athletic Youth Booster Club, PO Box 1133, Cloudcroft, NM 88317 or Hospice of Alamogordo. AGUIRRE, ELFIDA "EFFIE" A. 85, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2001, in a local hospital. Resident of El Paso for 56 years. Preceded in death by her former husband Frank T. Aguirre and brother Eloy Avila. Survived by husband Santiago Mendoza, daughters Mary Carter and Rosie de la Rosa and husband Oscar, 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, sisters Lora Navarrette, Lucy Ornelas, Lena Garcia, and Sophie Slauter. Mrs. Aguirre will lie in state Sunday from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held at 6:00 PM Sunday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 AM Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Family members will serve as Pallbearers. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. PLANTER, DEREKE DAMOUNT 43, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2001. Resident of El Paso. He was a graduate of St. Michaels High School in St. Michaels, MD; was in the U.S. Army from 1976 until 1992, serving in the Gulf War and was a Corrections Officer since 1992. Preceded in death by father Martinus C. Banks. Survived by son Dereke D. Planter, Jr., Maryland, daughter Dewanna D. Planter, Washington, DC, mother Thelma Banks, Maryland, brother Pierre Planter, Occala, FL. and sister Sharmont Ann Banks, Maryland. Mr. Planter will lie in state Monday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at Martin Funeral Home Central. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday at St. Pauls United Methodist Church. His coworkers will be serving as Pallbearers. Burial will be in Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Beulah, MD. LOPEZ, MANUEL C. 71, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2001 in El Paso. Mr. Lopez was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. He had retired from working for the city of EL Paso. He is survived by his wife, Irma Lopez. Sons, Hector Manuel, Aldo and Abel Lopez. Daughters, Agueda Nunez, Aida Lopez, Aide Dominguez and Annette Quinonez. 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Brothers, Felipe and Francisco Lopez and Sister, Ofelia Lopez. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Hector M. Lopez, Abel Lopez, Javier Lopez, Ernie Nunez, Eric Nunez, and Aldo Lopez. Honorary Pallbearer will be Felipe Lopez, Jr. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332. May 21 2001 Return to top BALLESTEROS, MARY ''Stella'' 53, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2001. She was a lifelong El Paso resident and was a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by her parents Alfredo and Manuela Avila, brothers Guillermo and Alfredo Ballesteros, Edward, Armando, David, Daniel and George Avila and sister Graciela Avila. Visitation will be on Monday May 21, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with the Rosary Service at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Pallbearers Alfredo, Edward, Armando, David, George and Danny Avila and Guillermo and Alfredo Ballesteros. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. ELKINS, MELVIN ANDREW born April 11, 1901 passed away Saturday, May 19, 2001. He was 100 years old. Born in Lincoln, West Virginia and a long time resident of El Paso, he was a retired contractor and Minister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Elkins. He is survived by two brothers, Lonnie Elkins of Houston, Texas and Bob Elkins of San Diego, Ca along with a sister, Garnet Reaves of El Paso. He is also survived by five children, daughters, Betty Olson of Cloudcroft, NM, Virginia Honea and Billie Lucke of El Paso, sons, Melvin Elkins of Alamogordo, NM and Joe Elkins of Templeton, Ca. He has 14 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 8 great-great randchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2001 from 6pm to 9pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Entombment will be in Evergreen East Mausoleum. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - Carolina. 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE, 598-3332. SITTON, HENRY CICERO ''Blackie'' 82, passed away on May 19, 2001 in Austin, Texas. He was born May 12, 1919 in Tyler, Texas to Jack and Elizabeth Carter. Both parents died soon after his birth and he was adopted by Charlie Messer and Nora Garner Sitton. Blackie served in the Navy during WWII. He was a mechanic and owned ''Blackie's Garage'' at Doniphan and Thorn in the Upper Valley for 9 years in the 1950's, and also served as the Chief of the Upper Valley Volunteer Fire Department. After closing the garage, he worked for the University of Texas eaching mechanics about automatic transmissions. General Motors hired him as a service representative for Chevrolet Motor Division and later was an instructor in several General Motors Training Centers, retiring in 1985. Blackie was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Fannye P. Sitton, and grandson, James Paul ''Jimbo'' Sitton. He is survived by his sons, Jim H. Sitton and wife, Mary Ann of El Paso, and Nick B. Sitton and wife Ann of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Judy L. Allen of Hempstead, Texas, Mindy A. Sitton of Austin, Texas, Jo Ann Sitton of Memphis, TN, Brent A. Sitton of Austin; and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, May 21, 2001, from 5 to 7 P.M. at Sunset Funeral Home West, located at 480 N. Resler. Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 11 A.M. at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the James Paul Sitton Memorial Fund c/o El Paso Community Foundation, P.O. Box 272, El Paso, TX 79943-0272 or Hospice of Austin, 2820 E. Martin Luther King Blvd, Austin, TX 78702. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West. May 22 2001 Return to top BOYD, ELEANOR LOUISE 79, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2001 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was a resident of El Paso since 1939. Mrs. Boyd retired from the City of El Paso having worked with the Parks and Recreation Department. She was preceded in death by her husband John Boyd and daughter Cynthia L. Gorbet. Mrs. Boyd is survived by her sons, John Hardin Boyd and Forrest Paul Boyd. Grandchildren, Dana Boyd, Leei Boyd, Clay Dutton, Jamie Lynn Boyd and John Charles Gorbet. 1 Great Grandchild. Graveside Service will be Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment to follow in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE, 598-3332. MECKLIN, JAMES H. (JACK) passed away at his home May 19, 2001 after a long illness. Mr. Mecklin was born November 3, 1905 to Remer Creath and Bertie Clark Mecklin at Mineola, Texas. The family moved to Kingsville, Texas in 1911 where Mr. Mecklin attended public schools and Texas A&I college. In 1928 he moved to Marfa, Texas, engaging in the newspaper business with his father, consolidating the Marfa Era and Big Bend Sentinel. In 1932 Mr. Mecklin left the newspaper business and entered the U.S. Postal service serving as clerk, superintendent, assistant postmaster and postmaster until his retirement in 1969. In 1976 he moved to El Paso, Texas where he resided until his death. Mr. Mecklin was very active in civic, religious and political circles in Marfa, joining the Marfa Volunteer Fire Department in 1932 and serving for 43 years holding all positions including Chief, serving in many capacities as a member of the First Christian Church, chairman of the Marfa Housing Authority, chairman and instructor of the American Red Cross as well as other activities. In El Paso he was an active member of the Bethany Christian Church, the Eastside YMCA, and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying camping, boating and fishing. Mr. Mecklin and Hyacinth Hamic were married on May 17, 1930 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1980. Mrs. Mecklin preceded him in death May 28, 1981. Also preceeding him in death were his sisters Remer Bommer, Rosalyn Campbell, Virginia Mecklin, his brother Rupert Mecklin and daughter-in-law Sue Ann Talley Mecklin. Survivors include his Sons, Donald Mecklin and daughter in law Katharine Mecklin of Canutillo, Texas, Ronald Mecklin of Media Pa., four granddaughters, Sharyl Cantrell of Wichita Falls, Texas, Dee Mecklin and Dell Palmer of Pennsylvania, Janet Parker of Phoenix, Ariz., and Grandson Scott Parker of Canutillo, Texas, and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of fowers, contributions to Hospice or the American Cancer Society of El Paso would be appreciated. Services will be in El Paso May 23, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. Harding, Orr and McDaniel Funeral Chapel, 320 Montana. Burial will be at a later date in Marfa, Texas. WALKER, HELEN SARAH age 21, of Sugar Land, TX, died on Saturday, May 19, 2001. She was born September 30, 1979 in Duncan, OK. Helen was a graduate of Clements High School in Sugar Land, where she was an honor student and a member of the Drama Club. She had Just completed her Junior year at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, majoring in Technical Theater and Computer Science, and minoring in American Sign Language. During her college career she was an honor student, and earned many awards and scholarships, particularly in stage management and production. Beyond all of her personal accomplishments, Helen touched so many with her sense of humor and brillant smile. She will be remembered by all who knew her by these qualities as well as her tremendous energy and unending Joy. Helen is survived by her parents, Michael and Theresa Walker; brother, Aaron Walker; paternal grandfather, Lewis Walker of Sugar Land; maternal grandparents, Francis and Maria Elena Flood of El Paso; great aunts, Sister Mary Kathleen Flood and Isabel Flood of El Paso; and numerous other relatives. Friends are invited to visitation with the family from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 22, 2001 in the Chapel of The Settegast Kopf Co., 15015 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 PM. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 9:30 AM Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at St. Laurence Catholic Parish, 3100 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land, with the Rev. Drew Wood officiating. Rite of Committal will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's name may be made to Indiana University, c/o Dept. of Theatre and Drama, 1211 East 7th St., Room 200, Bloomington, IN 47405-1111. May 23 2001 Return to top BAGBY, BARBRA "TARZAN, BARBIE, BJ" 13, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2001, resident of El Paso, she attended East Montana Middle School where she was on the A & B Honor Roll. She was a cheerleader and involved with basketball, volleyball, track and also in U.I.L. - Universal Interscholastic League. Barbra was full of life and outgoing, she was a great poet and had five poems published. Survived by her parents, Gary and Brandy Bagby, one sister, Jennifer Bagby, her great-grandparents, Mary Lincecum, Lena Mae Bagby- Nichols and Wesley "Papa Jim" Nichols, grandparents, Barbara Sharpe and Marvin Motl, Richard Kershman, James and Kathryn Bagby, uncles, J.J. Bagby, Don "Feller" Smith, Jimmy Stark and Lloyd Smith, aunts, Teri Stark, Kandy Smith and Vinny Bagby, and numerous great aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East-Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 24, at 11:00 A.M. at Martin Funeral Home East-Chapel. Interment will take place at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park at Marble Falls, Texas at a later date. BARRIO, JESUS JR., 38, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2001. Mr. Barrio was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, and a long time resident of El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Barrio, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Sonia Barrio, son, Jesus Barrio III, daughters, Natalia Barrio and Valeria Barrio, his mother, Cruz Barrio, sisters, Concepcion Barrio, Cristina Barrio-Salas, Rosa Maria Barrio- Carrasco, Isela Ortega and Olimpia Barrio. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Rosary will be at 6 PM also on Wednesday at the Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 AM on Thursday, May 24, 2001 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Father Acevedo will officiate. Burial will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers will be Carlos Lujan, Rigoberto Vega, Alex Carrasco, Hernando Terrazas, Bruce Edmunds and Jose Agustin Rios. DEL RIO MAGANA, AGRIPINA 68, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2001. Visitation: 4-9 pm & Rosary: 7 pm Thursday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Mass: 10 am Friday, San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 5647 Dailey. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by husband, Pablo Magana; sons, Paul Magana, Hugo Magana, George Magana, Oscar Magana, Henry Magana, Danny Magana; daughters, Esther Archut, Nancy Turner, Elisa Kerin, Norma Theit, Alice Lara; 31 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by: daughter, Elsa Reyes; and parents, Francisco & Concepcion M. Parada. Pallbearers: Paul Magana, Hugo Magana, George Magana, Oscar Magana, Henry Magana, Danny Magana. She was a homemaker and a 50-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements by SUNSET FUNERAL HOME - EAST. Parker, Jesse 'Packey' 70 yrs, Born Oct. 22, 1930. Passed away in El Paso, TX on May 18, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 44yrs+ of marriage. Along with his sons Jessie, Joey, Mike. He leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Aunt Gladis Johnson, Cousins Sunny and wife Etta Brown, his Best friend and longtime co-worker Joe Birch and numerous co-workers who he had while he was working for the Southern Pacific Railroad located in El Paso, TX. Also his sister in law Alene Fain. Jesse was born and raised in Muldoon, Tx. Jesse was a veteran of the Armed Forces, was present in the Korean War where he received 3 medals, Korean SVC Medal, United Nations Medal, National Def SVC Medal. Jesse leaves behind a wonderful wife, Laura of 44 yrs+. Jesse retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad after serving over 41 yrs. During that period he made a lot of friends and enjoyed there friendship over the years. Jesse was a very active throughout the years. He enjoyed helping people for whose lives that he touched. After he retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad he continued to help people when he was able. He was a man of many talents, skills. The Lord has taken him from all of us, But don't be sad because the Lord has a plan for him. And for the rest of us, when the time is right the Lord will reunite us with Jesse. I will look forward to the day when I will be reunited with him. I miss you more each passing day, I have been blessed to have you as a father, I thank you for that. I will always miss you and I love you very much because you are a great man, You are my father. I will always have you in my heart as well as my prayers, your loving son, Mike. Mass Service will be held prior to Memorial Service at the Fort Bliss Cemetery May 24th, 2001 at 1:00 pm or you can meet at 3331 Alameda, La Paz Funeral Home, no later than 12:15 pm. SOLIS, EPIFANIO 64; passed away Monday May 21, 2001. He had been a resident of Ft. Hancock, Texas since 1979. He was preceded in death by his sister Bernardina Rodriguez and brother Ignacio Solis. Survivors include his wife Maria Elvira Solis; daughters Petra Baeza & Dora Gonzalez; sons Ignacio Solis, Alberto Solis & Francisco Fabian Solis; sisters Rosa Garcia, Reyna Beltran & Maria Praxedis Rodriguez; brothers Jose Solis & Jaime Solis; 15 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 - 9 P.M. with rosary services being held at 7:00 P.M. at Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Ft. Hancock, Texas. Funeral mass will be Thursday 10:00 A.M. at Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Ft. Hancock, TX. Whitcomb, Robert J. 86, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2001. Longtime resident of El Paso. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a US Army Veteran serving in WWII and Korea retiring as a Major after 30 years of service. Among his awards and commendations, he received the Purple Heart. He also retired from the Civil Service as a Radar Technician after 18 years of service. Preceded in death by wife Margaret Whitcomb and son Robert J. Whitcomb, Jr. Survived by sons David E. Whitcomb and Gary S. Whitcomb, sisters Martha Anderson, Marcella Gunderson and Mary Knudson, grandsons Steven, Daniel and Alexander Whitcomb. Mr. Whitcomb will lie in state Wednesday from 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.