El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, September 1-7, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ September 1 2001 HAZEL ELIZABETH JAMES DAVIS, 91, passed away in her home Tuesday, August 28, 2001. Hazel, or Jesse as she was known to many of her friends, was born October 16, 1909 in Princess Anne Couny, VA. She attended Longwood College in Farmville, VA. One of her most lasting memories was being crowned "Queen of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk" when it opened in 1926. She moved to El Paso in 1938 when her first husband, Curtis "Zeke" Wilson joined the El Paso Electric Co. Except for the years during World War II, Hazel Resided in El Paso. Following the death of her first husband, she married long time friend, John A. Davis, Jr., also of the El Paso Electric Co. Hazel was preceded in death by John Davis and three of her brothers, Vernon James, Kermit James and Hope James. She was active in the El Paso Women's Club and the El Paso Electric Co. Retirees Association. Hazel is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Mary and Stanley Schettler of El Paso, and Libby and Hill Britton, M.D. of Las Cruces, NM; a step-daughter and her husband, Jo Anne and Kenneth Haynes of Englewood, CO; a brother Langley Earl James of Portsmouth, VA; seven grandchildren, Bill Schettler and Curtis Schettler of Denton, TX, Steven Schettler of El Paso, TX, Marjorie Andersohn of St. Louis, MO, Bloyce Britton III, D.D.S. of San Antonio, TX, Ron S. Britton of Midland, TX, and James Wilson Britton of Chapel Hill, NC; and Lastly, two great grandchildren, Jack Arthur and Sage Elizabeth Andersohn of St. Louis, MO. Graveside service were held Friday, August 31, 2001 at 1:30 P.M. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Development Department, c/o Marc Lichtman or Lois Heffernan, 1501 N.W. 9th avenue, Miami, Florida 33136-1494. John S. Hebestreit passed away August 30, 2001 after a long illness. Born Dearborn, Michigan March 21, 1917. Survived by his wife Eleanor L. Hebestreit, son Carl Hebestreit, granddaughters Kate and Rachael Hebestreit and their mother Wendy Hebestreit. Sister Lucille Hebestreit of Dearborn, MI. John was a World War II veteran 1st Armored D in from May of 1942 to July 1945. He worked for Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, MI. in administration for 40 years before retiring. He played Piano in dance bands for years, a hobby he enjoyed. His music will be missed. Member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church since moving to El Paso, 11 years ago. Private family service. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. ADELL RIPLEY, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 29 2001 at White Acres Good Samaritan Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. A resident of El Paso for 37 years, she was born in Hugo, Colorado, graduated from Colorado State College of Education (University of Northern Colorado), was a elementary teacher in Colorado, Wyoming, California and New Mexico and was also a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (El Paso). Mrs. Ripley is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ripley and is survived by brother, Eldon Bradder, of Denver; son, Leonard Ripley, of Fort Worth; daughter, Jane Smith, of Dallas and three grandsons. Arrangements for a private memorial service are pending. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Mrs. Genoveva Seanez de Salazar passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2001. She was born on January 3, 1934 in Talamantes, Chihuahua. She had been a resident of El Paso since 1952 and was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio Salazar and is survived by her three children, four grandchildren and five siblings. She was a devoted wife, an extraordinary mother, loving grandmother, beloved sister and trusted friend. Private funeral arrangements have been made by the Salazar family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of VNA. September 2 2001 Return to top MACIAS, LUCIA ELENA 76, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2001. She was a lifelong El Paso resident, a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. She was a volunteer at the El Paso Cancer Society's "Reach to Recovery" program and participated in the "Class of 1944" alumni activities. Preceded in death by her loving daughter Cecilia Marie Sedillo and two brothers, Jesus and Jesus Antonio Salas. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Oscar Luis Macias, sons Luis Manuel and wife Gloria Macias, Miguel (Mike) and wife Sheba Macias, John David and wife Olga Macias, daughters Lucia Elena and husband Stephen Nordberg, Margarita and husband Juan Briones, Rosemary and husband Luis Sandoval, 21 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, brothers Ted Jr. and Victor Salas, sister Martha Hidalgo and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Lucia was a courageous and gentle person who touched many lives with her warm smile and love of life. Most recently, she derived tremendous pleasure from her association with the graduates of the Class of 1944. Mrs. Macias will lie in state Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday at Martin Chapel.Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Luis Manuel, Miguel Angel and John David Macias, Ted Jr. and Victor Salas and Luis Sandoval. Honorary pallbearers Juan Briones, Stephen Nordberg and Albert Hidalgo. The family wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to the many doctors who worked so hard to extend her life, including, Drs. Stanley Wagner, Jose J. Silva, Joe Kidd, Robert Olivares, Herbert Nassour and Steven Bailey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. MARKEL, MELVIN B 81, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2001. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the son of the late, Warren I. and Clara Markel. Melvin was a longtime resident of El Paso, and was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Melvin was a board member of New Ark Methodist Maternity Hospital, Lydia Patterson Institute of the United Methodist Church, House of the Cornelius-Fabens, Young Life and was past president of West Side Rotary Club. Active member of Gideons International, Full Gospel Business Men International and the Texas Society of CPA's. He was a World War II Veteran and was a Retired Lt. Col. of the USAF Reserve. He is preceded in death by his son, Dr. Daiel Markel; sister, Jennie Markel Bloomer and brother, Raymond Markel and is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Harriet Van Husen Markel; daughters, Evaline and her husband Ben Gomersall and Ann Marks; grandchildren and their spouses, Tracie and Darryl Kaip, Brett and Lacey Gomersall, Kevin and Alejandra Markel, Kyle Markel, Kristen Markel, Fouts and Jim Fouts, Molly Marks and Ryan Marks.; sister, Maxine Markel Martin and her husband, Rev. William Martin; daughter-in-law, Judy Markel Dreyer; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Bonnell Van Husen. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Rev. Tom Nagel officiating. Private interment at a later date with military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Gideon's International 415 E. Yandell Drive El Paso, TX. 79902, St. Mark's United Methodist Church 5005 Love Road EL Paso, TX 79922 or VNA Circle of Hope Hospice 2211 E. Missouri El Paso, TX, 79903 in Melvin's Memory. KITCHEN, HELEN RHODES 55, who was born in Kansas City, Missouri June 11, 1946 and raised in El Paso, Texas was killed in a car crash on August 21, 2001 in Denver, Colorado. Helen was a 1964 graduate of El Paso High School and received a BA degree in history and German in 1968 from Stanford University. During high school she was member of the Aqua Posse Swim Team and a junior Olympic swimmer, She was the All El Paso High Girl, the top girl in a high school of 2200 students. She was one of two delegates from Texas to Girls Nation in Washington, D. C. and runner up in state in Debate for Texas. At the time of her death she was an employee of Echo Star in Denver. According to her supervisor she was a dedicated, hard working, reliable employee, helpful to all, outgoing, positive and a good teacher, always watching out for those with whom she worked. She was a dependable helper for employees of Echo Star who spoke only Spanish. Having conquered difficulties in her life, Helen's strength and dedication filled her community with love and support. The First Presbyterian Church of Aurora, Colorado was a meaningful addition to Helen's life. A memorial service was conducted at Olinger Mortuary by Dr. Leonard Martin of First Presbyterian Church of Aurora on Monday, August 20, 2001. Helen is survived by her mother, Hulda Rhodes Kitchen of El Paso, Texas, her daughter Hulda Ready of Copenhagen, Denmark, her sister Margaret Kitchen Eggemeyer of Phoenix, Arizona and her brother Jack S. Kitchen of Dallas, Texas and her nieces and nephews Allison Kitchen, Jack G. Kitchen, Andy Eggemeyer, Sarah Eggemeyer Fanning and her great grand niece Alexi Marie Fanning. Donations may be made to The Music Department of Aurora First Presbyterian Church, 1585 Kingston St., Aurora, CO 80010 MILLER, ALLENE "BABE" JANUARY 24, 1925 TO AUGUST 30, 2001 Allen "Babe" Miller was seventy-six at her passing on Thursday, August 30th, 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Babe was born in Deming, New Mexico to James "Cap" and Lucille Phillips. She was married to Orville L. Miller in Deming, New Mexico on November 28, 1946. Babe was a long time member of the El Paso Rose Society, several El Paso Garden clubs and worked tirelessly with the historical section of the Trinity First Methodist Church. Her father Cap Phillips, her son James Miller and her grandson Fred (Armstrong) Swan proceeded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Orville L. Miller, her mother Lucille Phillips, her daughter Carolyn Armstrong, and husband Thomas, her grandchildren Tracy Spigener and husband Raymond, Shari Armstrong, Shane Armstrong, her great grandchildren Sierra and Miranda Spigener all of Las Vegas, Nevada. Services will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 10:00 am at PalmMortuary 7400 West Cheyenne Las Vegas, Nevada 89129 followed by an internment at Bunker Mmeorial Gardens in Las Vegas, Nevada. CLINE, JAKE W. 78, passed away August 30, 2001 in El Paso. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Mr. Cline retired from Civil Service and Stage Hands Union. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II. Mr. Cline was preceded in death by his parents Ira and Frances Cline and brother Frank Cline. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Shirley A. Cline, one son Jake Cline and wife Lynne, Ft. Hancock, Texas, daughters Shirley Server and husband William and Nancy Cagann and husband Stormy. 12 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren and many other family members. Visitation will be Monday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Graveside Service will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment will follow in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE 598-3332 September 3 2001 Return to top REDWINE, ESTHER 81, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2001. Resident of El Paso since 1942. Preceded in death by husband Albert Redwine. Survived by her sons Augustin Redwine, Louis P. Redwine and Larry F. Redwine; daughters Margie McMackin, Sonya Alcaraz and Isabel Witt; 5 grandchildren; brother Carlos Alcaraz and sister Angelina Alcaraz. Mrs. Redwine will lie in state Monday from 4:00pm until 9:00pm at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held at 7:00pm Monday at Martin Chapel. Graveside Service will be held at 9:00am Tuesday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. PEREZ, LYDIA R. 53, passed away September 1, 2001, a lifetime Fabens resident. She is survived by her husband; Jesus Perez Jr., 1 son Michael and his wife Emma Perez and 1 grandson Andrew Perez. Parents Margarita and Felipe Rodriguez, 3 brothers; Felipe Jr, Ruben, and Fernando Rodriguez, 3 sisters: Connie Martin , Grace Cruz, and Veronica Medina. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 5 P.M. in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel. Rosary 7:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where the funeral mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday. Interment in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary. LECHUGA, MARIA CONSUELO "Chelo" 64, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2001. Longtime El Paso resident and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She was the assistant manager of Rio Night Club for 10 years. Survived by sons Fernando Lechuga and Juan Lechuga, daughters Maria Esther Velasquez, Cecilia Nevarez and Gloria Corral, 18 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brothers Ramon Rojas and Fernando Rojas. Mrs. Lechuga will lie in state Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. BAWCOM, WILLIAM WELCH "Sonny" 63, of Llano, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2001 in Llano, Texas. Mr. Bawcom was born on August 21, 1938, in Llano, Texas, to Travis and Fay Bawcom. He was a graduate of South West Texas State University. He was married to Sue Frady, wife of 40 years, on April 22, 1961 at San Marcos, Texas. He was recently retired after 40 years in the tire industry, the last 28 years in El Paso, Tx., and was in the Air Force Reserve. He had returned to the Texas Hill Country to be closer to old friends and his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Travis Bawcom. Survivors include his mother: Fay Bawcom of Llano, Tx; wife: Sue Bawcom of Llano, Tx (wife of 40 years); son: David and wife Melissa of San Antonio, Tx; son: Doug and wife Sheryl of Sonora, Tx; son: Danny and wife Diane of Denton, Tx; son: Darin of Denton, Tx; sister: Dana Saucier and husband James of Llano, Tx; nephew: Dane Saucier of Wimberley, Tx; five beautiful grandchildren and two expected grandchildren by years end. Family to receive friends on Monday, Sept. 3, 2001 from 4-6PM at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home-Llano, Texas. Service to be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home in Llano, Tx with Dr. L. Randall Rogers officiating. Interment in Llano City Cemetery in Llano, Tx. Sonny will be missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Scholarship Fund at 1105 Oatman, Llano, Texas 78643. Arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home-Llano, Texas (915) 247-4300. September 4 2001 Return to top PEREZ, LYDIA R. passed away September 1, 2001. Visitation Tuesday in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel from 2 to 5 P.M. Rosary 7 P.M. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where the Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday. Interment in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary. BUSTILLOS, JUAN MANUEL 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. He worked for 44 years combined with Baker Glass and Quality Glass, and was a member of the St. Ignatius Catholic Church. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus El Paso Chapter 2592, since 1969. Mr. Bustillos is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mercedes H. Bustillos and his sons, Ricardo Manuel Bustillos, Daniel Bustillos, Juan Antonio Bustillos and Eduardo Martin Bustillos, daughters, Maria Irma Bustillos and Rosalinda Bustillos De Salcedo and 11 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 PM. Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Rosary will also be on Wednesday September 5, 2001 at 7 PM at the funeral home chapel. Mass will be at 11 AM, Thursday September 6, 2001 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Father Francisco Tomasi will officiate. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Located on Alameda. BRISTOW, TIMOTHY KENT 37, longtime resident of El Paso passed away Friday, August 31, 2001. He was born in El Paso to the late William Bristow and his surviving mother Maxine K. Bristow. He was a Petroleum Supply Specialist with the US Army, decorated with Army Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button, Marksman Qualification Badge and the Army Good Conduct Medal. After his term with the US Army, he worked as a foreman with Southwestern Crane Co. He will be missed dearly by his loving wife Rita Bristow and their son John Fraire and daughters Ashley Marie Bristow and Erica Fraire, and his beloved Aunt Loretta Krantz. Also survived by his Brothers Ted Bristow, Russell Bristow, Jeremy Bristow and only sister Rebecca Bristow, plus many other aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4-9 pm with Rosary Recital at 7 pm Tuesday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Funeral Mass will be said at 9:45 am Wednesday at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 8011 Williamette. He will be laid to rest at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Ted Bristow, Russell Bristow, Jeremy Bristow, John R. Fraire, Larry Arrellano, and Javier Arellano will serve as pallbearers. Ray Ramirez, Ray Edward Arellano, Mario Carmona, Ray Vasquez, Bill Tuilius, and Mike De La Cruz Jr., are his honorary pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. September 5 2001 Return to top Bustillos, Guadalupe 73, passed away Monday, September 3, 2001. Longtime resident of El Paso. She was a cook for the Army Y.M.C.A. after many years of service. Preceded in death by husband Luis Bustillos. Survived by sons Luis Bustillos, Jr., and wife Lupe, Francisco Bustillos and wife Rosa, Roberto Bustillos and wife Cathy, Miguel Bustillos and wife Bertha, and Alejandro Bustillos and wife Ceci, daughters Cecilia Bustillos, Maria Nieves Arriola and husband Alex, Carmen Moody, Irma B. Ward and husband Gerald, 25 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, brothers Primitivo Urrutia and Juan Urrutia, sisters Ana Maria Montoya, and Josefina Martinez. Mrs. Bustillos will lie in state Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 8:30 A.M. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Gerald Ward, Michael Reed, Melvin Bustillos, Michael Christopher Bustillos, Sean Moody, Alejandro Bustillos, Miguel Bustillos, Robert Bustillos. Honorary pallbearers will be Tracy Bustillos and Crystal Bustillos. Burial at Concordia Cemetery. CABRERA, JOSE MIRANDA 78, lifelong resident of El Paso passed away Monday, September 3, 2001. He was born in Denver, Colorado and worked as a foreman cement finisher with local construction companies. He is survived by his sons, Jose Jr., Manuel, Lorenzo, Guadalupe, Jesus, Antonio, Martin and Luis; daughters, Beatriz Torres, Frances Arellano, Cecilia Cabrera, Mary Sandahl, Eduviges Cabrera and Ramona Hernandez; 30 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and several other family members and friends. Mr. Cabrera was very proud of the fact that he had five of his sons serve in the military with duty during the Vietnam War, Persian Gulf, Kosovo Campaign and counter drug interdiction. Visitation will be held from 4-9 pm with the Rosary to be recited at 7 pm Thursday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME- EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Funeral Mass will be said at 10:30 am Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 9070 Alameda Ave. in the main church. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Christopher Cabrera, Elmer Torres, Jerry Cabrera, Daniel Cabrera, Martin Cabrera Jr., Manny Arellano, Jose Cabrera III and Christopher Sandahl will serve as pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. COOK, JIMMY BENSON 64, of El Paso and formerly of San Angelo passed away Sunday, August 26, 2001 at his residence. Graveside services will be at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, September 6, 2001 at the Robert Lee Cemetery in Robert Lee with Rev. Carole Thompson of the Unity Church of San Angelo officiating. Vistitation will be from noon Wednesday until noon Thursday at Johnson's Funeral Home. Jimmy was born July 25, 1937 in Littlefield to Benson and Avis Cook. He served four years in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Cook worked as a oil transport driver and was an accomplished musician. He was preceded in death by his parents. His surviving cousins are Barbara Greer of Cedar Park, Oscar Cook of Houston and Edwin Cook of Kerrville. JOHNSON'S FUNERAL HOME 435 WEST BEAUREGARD, SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 76903, 915-655-3113. Garcia, Apolinar 91, went to be with the lord on Sept 3, 2001. He is loved and will be missed by his surviving Wife, Guadalupe M. Garcia; his sons, Antonio, Hector, Gilberto, Jesus, & Mario; Daughters, Velia, Barbara, Maria Elena, Rosa Emma, Celia, & Blanca; many Grandchildren, Great/Grandchildren including Reyna who has recited with her Grandparents. Prayer Service will be at Martin Funeral on Montana, Wednesday 6pm. Burial will follow Thursday 9am. Pastor Alberto Weber will officiate. HERNANDEZ, MARIA G. 62, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2001. Longtime resident of El Paso and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, as well, as a member of a local senior citizen center. Preceded in death by son Gary Smith. Survived by her husband Juan Hernandez of 14 years; son Paul Smith and wife Marji Hunt; daughter Mary Valdez and husband Joe; grandchildren Joe Valdez, Jr. and Danielle Valdez; brother Juan Macias; sisters Tere Macias and Gloria Macias. Mrs. Hernandez will lie in state Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. HERRERA, JORGE (DON JORGE) passed away on September 3, 2001, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. He was born on November 3, 1919 Acambaro, Gto., Mexico. He immigrated to the Rio Grande Valley in the early 1940's. During the late 1940's he moved to the state of Oregon, where he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. He returned to the Border area and was a photographer during the Bracero Program. He married his wife Carmen in 1953. During this time he was a concrete and rock wall contractor. He continued with his construction business and established El Nido Restaurant along with his wife in 1961. He continued his restaurant business and established J & H concrete and Post Tension, Inc. During the 1980's he was widely known throughout the construction industry. Throughout his life he touched many lives. He is survived by his sons Jorge L. and wife Yolanda, Victor M. and wife Lindy, Hector J. and wife Ofelia and Marco A. and wife Aide. Grandchildren Jorge L. Jr., Mariana, Rebecca, Victor, Jr., Nicholas, Britni, Eric, Aaron, Samuel, and Gabriel. Brothers Jose Herrera, Jesus Herrera, and Francisco Herrera. Sisters Guadalupe, Raquel, Elisa, Maria and Cora and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 6, 2001 from 5 to 9 P.M. with a rosary at 7 P.M. at Sunset Funeral Home - West, Chapel of Remembrance located at 480 N. Resler. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 7, 2001 at 9:45 A.M. at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Hutchinson, John W. 79, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2001, a resident of the El Paso area since 1929. Mr. Hutchinson retired from Old El Paso Packaging Corporation. He is survived by his wife, Albina M. Huthinson; son, William "Bill" Hutchinson and wife, Pat; stepson, Javier Garibaldi and wife, Alicia F.; grandsons, John, David and Charles Hutchinson and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 5th, at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be 1O a.m. Thursday, September 6th in the funeral home. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. KERR, RUBY PARKS born February 10, 1900 in Breckenridge, Texas passed away onSeptember 2, 2001. Preceded in death by her husband Jay Kerr and a son Cleve Kerr. She is survived by a son Jay Alvin Kerr and his wife Joan, grandsons Gary and David Kerr and four great grandsons Kevin, John, Dennis and Jeffrey Kerr all from Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law Elizabeth Kerr of El Paso and great nieces Martha Parks and Charlotte Kimberlin of Dallas. As the daughter of pioneer Texas ranching parents J.W. and Montie Parks, she and her brother Roy Parks of Midland lived in Fort Worth, Texas in their early years. Ruby married Jay Kerr in 1919 and in 1930 they and their two sons moved to El Paso and purchased a home on Copper Avenue in Manhattan Heights where she resided until 1999. The Jay Kerr and son's ranch was in Hudspeth County, Texas. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to all those who werefortunate to know her. A family service was held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity. LEMENSE, LOTTE 75, passed away Monday, September 3, 2001. She was born in Germany and came to El Paso in 1956, and has lived here since. Mrs. Lemense was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church and managed Robin Hood Park for 15 years. She is proceeded in death by her husband Richard Lemense. She is survived by her children Richard M. Lemense, Jr., Linda E. Goggans and Stephen T. Lemense, eight grandchildren, one great granddaughter and brother Jacob Muhlgasser of Germany. Mrs. Lemense will lie in state on Thursday, September 6, 2001 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. at Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Friday, September 7, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. at Highland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Sue Dickson officiating. Burial will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. MOLINA, JOSE R. 78 passed away on August 29, 2001. He was a member of La Primera Iglesia Bautista. Survived by his wife Antonia Molina, daughter Irma Water, Grandchildren: Ruby Ramirez, Timmy, Misty, River, and Liberty Water, and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation was on Tuesday from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at El Paso Mission Funeral Home with prayer services being at 7:00 P.M. Graveside services with Military Honors will be at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Funeral Services are entrusted to El Paso Mission Funeral Home. THOMPSON, ALFRED MARTIN 96, passed away Monday, September 3, 2001. Mr. Thompson was a retired butcher from St. Louis, Missouri. He moved to El Paso 30 years ago after his retirement. He had a lifelong love for trains, animals and golf. Mr. Thompson is survived by his daughter Gail Haire, grandchildren Jamie Haire and Scott Haire of Dallas, Texas. Graveside service will be held Friday, September 7, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. at Sunset Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League, 7256 La Junta, Canutillo, Texas 79835 where Mr. Thompson had adopted his pets from. VILLANUEVA, JOSE ALEJANDRO 57, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2001 in El Paso where he was a longtime resident. Mr. Villanueva was a cattle rancher. He is survived by his wife, Loretta K. Villanueva of San Diego, CA., sons Judas and Joseph, daughters Jessica and Jacquline Amanda, sisters Josefina and Georgina, brothers Jorge and Carlos. Private services will be held. September 6 2001 Return to top Brown, Thomas Lee 81, died Saturday, September 1, 2001 after a several year battle with prostate cancer. Thomas was a life long resident of El Paso, born February 8, 1920 and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Thomas enlisted with the United States Navy on December 8, 1941 serving four years in the Pacific Theater during WWII. After his honorable discharge, Thomas started his own plumbing business (Thomas Plumbing) that he and his wife, Jean, managed until his retirement in 1996. Thomas is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Dickey Brown, sisters Beatrice Brown Masters and Ruth Brown Henry, brother Bennie Lewis Brown and eight nieces and nephews.Graveside Service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332 LEVY, MRS. CECILIA ROSA 66, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2001 in El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Levy was a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernesto Ortega and her brother, Hector Ortega. Mrs. Levy is survived by her husband, George J. Levy. Mother, Carolina Ortega. Sons, George L. Levy, Paul S. Levy and wife Norma, John M. Levy and wife Jody. Daughters, Cecilia L. Mena and husband Danny, Bernadette L. Simon and husband Amir. 14 Grandchildren. Brothers, Ernesto Ortega, Al Ortega and wife Trinidad. Sister, Carmen O. Flores and husband Luis. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be George Levy, Paul Levy, John Levy, Danny Mena, Amir Simon and Hector Ortega. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ernesto Ortega and Al Ortega. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. ALEJANDRO "ALEX" AGUAYO with every passing day we are unable to accomplish what our Lord truly wants, we seem to only follow our daily routine. On December 15, 1935 in El Paso, Texas, Alejandro "Alex" Aguayo was born and then passed away at the young age of 65 on September 2, 2001, and left our material world and was embraced by the loving hands of God. Time and God had molded him into a servant of his master, a man that walked humbly with his Lord. His life was a true testament to his one and only God. It seems as if time and God grabbed his life and held it in their hands and gave him time to fight the good fight. Through his life he always seemed to do more than his normal routine, more to show his true heart, enough to bring joy to all who he touched. He took his good deeds with him and then exchanged it for a crown. He was a strong pillar at Eastwood Church of Christ. He was a loving husband to his wife of 21 years, Francisca Aguayo, and most importantly a caring father for his eight children; his daughters, Nora Garcia (Javier), Ruby Aguayo (Arturo de la Cruz), Andrea Jones (Roland). His sons, Alex Aguayo Jr. (Cindy), Frank Aguayo (Danielle), Daniel Aguayo, Juan De LaTorre, Javier Carillo (Lilly). He was a proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Alex was preceded in death by his mother Violeta Aguayo, and survived by his father Samuel F. Aguayo Sr., brother Sam Aguayo Jr. (Annie), sister Socorro Avila (Frank), 1 aunt, 1 niece, and 1 nephew. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Family will be receiving visitors from 4 to 9 pm and prayer service will be held at 7 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2001 at Martin Funeral Home East. Service is to be held at 10:30 am on Friday, September 7, 2001 at Martin Funeral Home East. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park on Dyer. With his smiling face he leaves us with many fond memories, and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. However let us remember him by 2nd Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." LEYVA, AURELIA PAREDES, 87, lifelong resident of El Paso passed away Monday,September 3, 2001. Born in Jalisco, Mexico, she dedicated her time to her family and her home. She is survived by her sons, Reynaldo, Arturo and Fernando Leyva Jr.; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and several other family members and friends. Visitation will be held from 4-9 pm with the Rosary to be recited at 7 pm Friday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Peace. Funeral Mass will be said at 9 am Saturday at Saint Thomas Aquainas Catholic Church, 10970 Bywood Drive. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Fernando Montes Leyva, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Her sons, Reynaldo Leyva, Arturo Leyva, Fernando Leyva Jr., along with Sean Attaguile, Derek Leyva, Vince Attaguile and Deven Leyva will serve as pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. GONZALEZ, DAISY McVAY 84, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2001 in a local hospital. Lifetime resident of El Paso. Preceded in death by husband Jose S. Gonzalez and parents Edward and Frances McVay. Survived by sons Albert M. Holguin and Michael M. Gonzalez and wife Debbie, daughters Daisy Luna and Anna Brent and husband George, 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Mrs. Gonzalez will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Thursday at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 12:30 P.M. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Albert Holguin, Jr., Richard Holguin, Gilbert Holguin, Robert Holguin, David Holguin, Gregory Gonzalez, Jeffrey Luna and Frank Luna. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Ibarra, Genoveva S. "Veva" 81, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2001 in El Paso. Mrs. Ibarra had been a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Esperanza "Pee- Wee" Flores, sisters, Licha Diaz and Minnie Rios, and by her granddaughters, Missy Ibarra and Deanna Marie Ibarra. Mrs. Ibarra is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Teodoro Ibarra Sr. Also survived by her sons, Fred (Evelia), Ted Jr. (Perla), Willie (Gracie) all of El Paso and Bob Ibarra (Betsy) of College Station, Tx. Daughter, Yolanda Segura (Isaac) of Dallas, Tx. 17 Grandchildren. 16 Great Grandchildren. Sisters, Carmen Salazar, Tillie S. Rivera, Consuelo S. Ruiz, and Viola Aragon of El Paso, Olinda S. Lugo of Canoga Park, Ca. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for Mrs. Ibarra will be Thursday, September 6, 2001 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina Chapel. Prayer Service will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Graveside Service will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with funeral procession departing Hillcrest at 1 p.m. Pallbearers will be Fred Ibarra, Isaac Segura, Ted Jr., Willie, and Bob Ibarra and Refugio Lopez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alfonso "Ponchito" Flores, Albert and Robert Segura, Teddy Ibarra III, and David M. and Michael Ibarra. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Special thanks to Alfonso Chavez M.D. and to Gloria Almeida for their special care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332. RODRIGUEZ, MRS. MARIANA H. 53, passed away Monday, September 3, 2001 in alocal hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her husband, Antonio Rodriguez. Son, Antonio Rodriguez Jr. Daughter, Mary Lou Rodriguez. 2 Grandchildren. Brothers, Alejandro Holguin, Francisco Holguin, Juan Holguin, Salvador Holguin, Fidel Holguin and Esteban Holguin. Sisters, Josefina Vargas and Isabel Holguin. Memorial Service will be Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina Chapel.Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. Coran, John Robert 42, loving, kind son and brother passed away Friday, August 31, 2001. He was a US Army Veteran of the Persian Gulf War. Preceded in death by father LTC John P. Coran, sisters Dawn Coran and Darien Coran. Survived by mother Marian G. Coran, daughter Heather Coran, grandchild Isaiah, sisters Shauna Yanke and husband Michael, Alanna Kelley and husband Jerry, Maurisa Coran and husband David Copija. Mr. Coran will lie in state Thursday 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Pallbearers will be Michael Yanke, Jerry Kelley, Christopher Farnsworth, Preston Beecher, Jerry Litvinoff, and Carl Saenz. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Gunderson and Dan Wheeler. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 8:30 A.M. at St. Michael's - Center Chapel #2. He will be greatly missed by all. The family would like to expresss their gratitude to Carl Saenz for his heroism in the rescuing of their son and brother. Hernandez, Guillermo 76, passed away Saturday September 1, 2001 and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. He was a veteran of WWII and retired from civil service. He is survived by his wife, Manuela, sons, Fernando, Guillermo, Ricardo, Jose Luis, Rodolfo and Manuel Hernandez and one daugther, Lucia Cervantes, 18 grandchildren, one great grandson and one sister Elena Quesada. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 6, from 6 to 9 PM, at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Carolina Chapel, with recitation of the rosary at 7 PM. Funeral mass will be at 11:45 on Friday, September 7, at San Antonio Catholic Church, burial to follow with military honors at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 1:00 PM. HOY, JOHN THOMAS 63, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2001. Born December 12, 1937, he was a lifelong resident of El Paso. He recently retired from the Building Industry. Preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Hoy Sr. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Owen Hoy; son Christopher Hoy and wife Julie; brother Robert H. Hoy, Jr. and wife Roseann; sister, Annie Hoy and husband Bobby Plapinger, nieces, Iris and Rosie Dunaway; and nephew, Steve Hoy and wife Annette. Graveside service will be held Friday, September 7, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. Castanuela, Isabel "Liz" 62, of El Paso, TX passed from this earth on Sunday, September 2, 2001. Isabel served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1961 in Wichita Falls, TX. Isabel loved sewing, crocheting, and traveling throughout the United States. During her travels she taught us to enjoy the beauty and fascination of nature. Isabel will always be the beautiful wife and soulmate of surviving husband Elio Castanuela Sr. Isabel is also survived by her four children Ladonna Castanuela, Zina Castanuela, Ava Castanuela and husband Robert Erdman Jr., and Elio Castanuela Jr. and wife Kim; mother Josefina Valdez, sister Evelia; brothers Alvaro, Ruben and Maximiliano and wife Rosa. Isabel also taught us the importance of family and gave us the support that keeps us close. She will be our most treasured memory forever. Visitation will be held Friday, September 7, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West where Scripture Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Private interment will be held. Rutledge, Willie Mae (Billie) 92, long- time resident of El Paso, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2001. She was born November 23, 1908 in McGregor, Texas and grew up in Crawford, Texas. She was valedictorian of her high school class and graduated Summa cum Laude from Texas State College for Women (now Texas Women's University) in Denton, Texas. She taught school in Texas, New Mexico and California for thirty years, teaching first grade and reading at Hillside, Bonham and Ben Milam schools in El Paso. An accomplished artist, she was a founding member of the National Association for Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C and a former member of the El Paso Art Association. She was married for forty-five years to C.H. Rutledge, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Asbury Methodist Church. Mrs. Rutledge is survived by her daughter, Ann Uranga; her grandchildren, Laurie Andrews and her husband Charles of Coppell, Texas; Linda Norton and her husband John of Ocean, N.J.; Lisa Welsh and her husband Gary of El Paso; and Joel S. Uranga and his wife Tracy of Flower Mound, Texas. She had eight great- grandchildren, David and Zachary Andrews, Jennifer and Kenneth Glikin, Amanda and Joshua Welsh, and Leigh and Ford Uranga. She is also survived by several nieces and a nephew, Mrs. Richard Ellis of Arlington, Texas; Mrs. Phil Crow of Fort Worth, Texas; Mrs. Shirley Bullard and Mr. T.C. Richardson of Crawford, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2001 at Kaster- Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 7, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. in Kaster- Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Chapel, 8817 Dyer. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Glenn Thyrion of Asbury Methodist Church will officiate. Zamora, Hector Gutierrez 71, an El Paso resident for 52 years, passed away at home on September 3, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary, his 5 children; Rose Marie and husband, Jeff Hackney of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Grace and husband Leonardo Duran of Reston, Virginia; Hector and wife, Isela Zamora of El Paso; Robert M. and wife, Sylvia Zamora of El Paso; Raul M. and wife Carina Zamora of Red Bluff, California; 9 grandchildren, Celina, Stephanie, Andrea, Angelica, Anna Maria, Robert Michael, Pablo, Javier, Mike, and 1 great grandchild, Marcus. Hector was born in 1929 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and in 1950 moved to El Paso, Texas where he, along with his now deceased father, Serapio, and deceased brothers, Jose Ramon and Jesus Zamora operated ZAMORA'S NEWSTAND on Paisano Dr. Shortly thereafter, Hector served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 and was a proud veteran of the Korean War. Upon his return from service, Hector attended El Paso Technological Institute where he graduated at the top of his class. Hector was a U.S. Postal Worker in El Paso for 30 years and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and the local VFW Tigua Post 8782. Pallbearers: Hector Zamora Jr., Robert M. Zamora, Raul M. Zamora, Jeffrey Hackney, Leonardo Duran, and Eduardo Zamora. Honorary Pallbearers: Santiago Zamora, Rodolfo Zamora, Jesus Alberto Zamora, Jose Ramon Zamora Jr., William Segovia, Alfredo Segovia, and Robert Segovia. Visitation for Mr. Zamora will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2001 at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina Chapel. Rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2001 with Rev. Fr. Joe Molina officiating, followed by Mass at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 2001 at St. Paul's Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Hector J. Villa officiating. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hillcrest Funeral Home. 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE 598-3332. Delgado, Maria Esperanza Maldonado 96, formerly of Holmsley Trail, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2001, at her home. She was a resident of El Paso, TX. since 1928. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and was a retired house-wife. She was a member of 3rd Order of St. Francis of Assisi, Guadalupanas, Sacred Heart Society. Preceded in death by husband Refugio P. Delgado Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Isabel D. Gonzalez, sons, Refugio Delgado Jr., Apolinar, Socorro, Carmen, Rafael, and Francisco M. Delgado, 36 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 7, 2001 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home East. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Fr. Wilson Cuevas and Concelebrant Fr. John Stowe will officiate. Burial will take place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Mayne, Lois T. Graveside service for Lois T. Mayne, 85, of The Woodlands will be 11:30 AM,Saturday, September 8, 2001 in Restlawn Cemetery in El Paso with Reverend Marc Donaldson officiating. Mrs. Mayne was born on April 27, 1916 in Bowling Green, Kentucky and passed away on September 4, 2001 in The Woodlands. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman J. Mayne, Sr. and her brother, Walter A. Talley. Mrs. Mayne is survived by her sons, Norman J. Mayne and wife Pamela of Los Alamos, New Mexico and Gary L. Mayne and wife Karen of Conroe, Texas; grandchildren, Dawn M. Stahl and husband Scott of Carrollton, Texas, Todd R. Mayne and wife Shannon of Seattle, Washington and Kevin B. Mayne of Conroe, Texas; great grandchildren, Paige E. Patrick and Jacob R. Patrick both of Carrollton, Texas. She was a resident of The Woodlands, Texas, previously of El Paso, Texas where she lived for 73 years. Mrs. Mayne graduated from Austin High School in El Paso in 1934 and attended business school. She worked as an executive secretary at El Paso Natural Gas and retired after 31 years. She was a member of St. Luke's UMC of El Paso and attended Christ Church UMC of The Woodlands. She was an avid bowler for many years and a member of numerous bowling leagues and the AWBC. She was still bowling at the young age of 83. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association. A memorial service will be held at a later date in The Woodlands. Honorary pallbearers arc Joe Bilodeau, Jesse Blair, Bob Pesola and Dick Wilson. Please visit our web page at www.metcalffunerals.com DEFEE, JOHN FORD Born on June 25, 1915, he departed this earth in peace on September 4, 2001. He is survived by his wife Madge (known to many as Toni), son John (Nancy), son Tom (Glenda), stepson Guy Miller (Ginger), stepdaughter Greta Balderrama and five grandsons. In accordance with his wishes, there were no viewing or services held. His remains were cremated and divided among his survivors. "HE WAS PURE AND DISPOSED TO MOUNT UNTO THE STARS." September 7 2001 Return to top Knorr, Debra Lynn Sharp passed away at her home in Artesia, New Mexico on Thursday, September 6, 2001. She was born on June 23, 1952 and grew up in Anthony, New Mexico and Las Cruces, New Mexico. She is survived by her three children, Jack Sharp Knorr-14, Benjamin Davis Knorr-11 and Margaret Lynnlee Knorr-10, all of Artesia. She also is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Sharp of Las Cruces, New Mexico, her sister, Laura Lee Moore and husband Gary Moore of Albuquerque, New Mexico, her nephew , Dr. David Moore and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Moore, her niece, Melissa Lee Taylormoore and her husband, Jonathan Taylormoore, all of Nashville, Tennessee, the father of her children, John Allen Knorr of Artesia, N.M., and her many loving friends who have been so supportive of her during her lengthy illness. Debbie graduated from New Mexico State University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She was in graduate school when she was recruited by I.B.M in 1975, for whom she worked until her marriage in 1980. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the J Chapter of PEO and was very active with the public schools. She served as President of Yucca Elementary School's PTO and was a member of the Super- intendent's Parent Advisory Council. Her committment to all children and their education was evident by the many hours she spent volunteering on their behalf. Debbie was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend to all of those around her. She is deeply missed but she will always be with us in spiritServices will be held at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episopal Church in Artesia on Saturday, September 8 with Father Herb Robbins Officiating.. Interment will follow at the Hillcrest Memoral Gardens Mausoleum in Las Cruces, New Mexico at 3:00 p.m. Pall bearers will be Gary Moore, Dr. David Moore, Jonathan Taylormoore, Gary Sims, Robert Chase and Jim Haas. Honorary Pallbearers include Dr. Owen Taylor, Dr. Johnny Moreno, Dr. Jim Welch, Dr. John Coniff, Verlon Davis, J.T. Jackson and Robert Pender. Memorial gifts may be sent to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1308, Artesia, New Mexico 88211-1308, The New Mexico State University Foundation, Box 30001/Dept. 3590, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001 or the charity of your choice. GUERRA, EZEQUIEL "ZIKI" 27, lifelong resident of El Paso passed away Sunday, September 2, 2001. He is survived by his parents, Albert Guerra Sr. and Ofelia Lopez; sisters, Michelle Zuniga and Vivian Waller; nino Benito and nina Terry Lopez; grandparents, Ezequiel Sr. and Lilia Guerra and Ofelia Lopez; niece, Adrienna D. Waller; nephews, Keonni J. Waller, Andrez and Ivan Zuniga; girlfriend, Anabel Rios along several other family members and friends. Visitation will be held from 4-9 pm with the Rosary to be recited at 7:30 pm Friday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Funeral Mass will be said at 9 am Saturday at Little Flower Catholic Church, 171 Polo Inn. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Andres Zuniga, Mario Guerra, David Rodriguez, Michael Rodriguez, Raymond Rodriguez and Anthony Tapia will serve as pallbearers. He is preceded in death by his brother Albert Guerra Jr. and grandfather, Pilar Lopez. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. BARRAZA, FERNANDO J. 71, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was employed by Mann Manufacturing for 35 years and New Avenues of Hope for 15 years. He was the son of the late Jose J. and Josefina Barraza and is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Velia Barraza; sons, Fernando Barraza Jr. and Daniel Barraza; daughter, Thelma Barraza Diaz; granddaughters, Ericka Diaz, Karla Diaz, Gabie Diaz, Christina Barraza and grandson Rene Barraza. Brothers, Richard Barraza and Carlos Santos. Mass will be on Saturday, September 9, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Pallbearers, Richard Sr., Richard Jr., Fernando, Daniel and Rene Barraza, David Wierson and Robert Hein. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. DIAZ, ANNIE TOWNSEND passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at the age of 83. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Diaz is survived by two daughters, Laura Ann Tellez (Joe) and Rena Dolores Ingraham (Jim) all of Phoenix, Arizona. Son, Louis Hard (Cindy) of Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Sister, Theresa Townsend Perez (Raymond) of El Paso. Sister-in-law: Mary Townsend of El Paso. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 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 Valley Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332. RIVERA, SAMMY 36, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2001 in San Antonio. He was born in El Paso and was a resident of San Antonio for 15 years. Sammy is survived by his parents, Eddie and Eva Rivera. Daughter, Isabel R. Rivera. Brother, Edward Rivera and wife Sandra. Sisters, Yvonne Duron and husband Dennis, Lorraine Gonzalez and husband Ruben, Marissa Rivera and boyfriend Bryan Bodnar. Dear friends, Alex and Veronica Tellez. Several nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass will be Sunday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 519 S. Latta St., El Paso, Tx., 79905. CARLOTA FRANCO, (85) passed away on September 5, 2001 in El Paso, Texas. Preceded in death by her husband Pablo Franco. He is survived by her sons: Jesse E. Franco Sr., David Franco Sr., and Giovanni T. Torri Sr. Daughters: Irene V. Franco, Estela Ramirez, Ida Ramirez. 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Visitation Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with rosary at 7:00 p.m. at El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Mass will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Concordia Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to El Paso Mission Funeral Home.