El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, January 15-22, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ January 15 2000 Rathwick, Clyde William an executive for the El Paso Natural Gas Co., died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). He worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 32 years in Houston and El Paso. He also had two books published on theology, taught Sunday school and was the inventor of an industrial device. He was a longtime El Paso resident and was 84. Survivors include his wife, Velma A.; his son, Ray William; his sister, Lorin Mandeville; four grandchildren; three nephews; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Berg, Sara Ida 87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday in B'Nai Zion Synagogue. Burial will be in B'Nai Zion Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack S. Survivors include her son, Tanny Berg; her daughter, Lee Chayes; two brothers; and five grandchildren. She was the owner of a wholesale business and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West. Blanco, Rosalinda "Rosie" E. 42, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home East, with vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Miguel D.; her sons, Miguel A. Blanco and Martin Blanco; her daughters, Jacqueline Blanco and Veronica Blanco; her mother, Jesusita Escajeda; two sisters; and four brothers. She was a homemaker and a bilingual teacher in Farmington, N.M. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Castillo, Mema 90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with prayer at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Edna Morales and Elizabeth Castillo; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters. She was a housewife and lived in El Paso for 23 years. Chandler, Marie Wilder Nelan 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Joseph F. Nelan Jr. and Frederick W. Nelan; her daughters, Barbara Van Winkle and Betsy Moore; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph F. Nelan and Roy Chandler; her daughter, Margaret Crail; one granddaughter; and a sister. She was a schoolteacher and a lived in Sherman, Texas. She was formerly of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Loretto Academy, 1300 Hardaway, El Paso, TX 79903. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West. Christopher, Deborah Kay 29, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Funeral will be at 3 p.m. today in Vista New Life Church, 4700 Leeds. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, S. Vicki and Norman Christianson; her brothers, Donald and Mark Evenson, and her sister, Christie Christopher-Jones. She was a graduate of Eastwood High School and won Miss Teen El Paso in 1989. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to her memorial fund by calling Vista New Life Church at 562-7100. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home East. Estrada, Elvira Sanchez 80, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Merced Cemetery in Marfa. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Lou Moguel; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five sisters; and two brothers. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso. She was originally from Marfa. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Gonzalez, Tomasa 94, died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel, with rosary service to follow at 6 p.m. in San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in San Elizario Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Rogelio Vargas and Pablo Renteria; her daughter, Lydia Solis; four brothers; four sisters; 27 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; 47 great-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong resident of the Fabens area. Leggett, Vernelia 62, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James E.; her daughter, Stacy Lynn Washington; five grandchildren; and four sisters. She was a teller at the Department of Defense Commissary and lived in El Paso all her life. Moye, Helen Dorothy 88, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil "Chats." She was the previous owner of Valley Pest Control and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church. Sanchez, Cacique Santos 75, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Ysleta Mission, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Ysleta Mission. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther. Survivors include his son, Carlos Santos Sanchez; his daughter, Anita Lopez; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was the tribal chief -- the highest position inside the tribe -- of the Tigua Indian Tribe of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo. As the tribal chief, he was the titular head of the Tribal Council and responsible for all affairs of the tribe both traditional and nontraditional. Under his leadership, Speaking Rock Casino opened, and the tribe developed other business interests including Big Bear Oil Co. and the Running Bear Convenience Stores. He lived all his life in El Paso. Sternau, Edith 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). A private service was planned. Survivors include her friend, Tim Clifford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sydney. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 31 years. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. January 16 2000 Return to top Rivas, Jose D. 84a retired heating and air-conditioning business employee and a World War II veteran, died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). He was 84 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Irene, and several relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Alcala, Jose G. 77, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Survivors include his sons, Jose Pilar Alcala, Rafael Alcala, Francis Xavier Alcala and Eduardo Alcala; his daughters, Maria Luisa Barron, Bertha Alcala, Josefina Alcala and Patricia Alcala; one brother; two sisters, 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. He was a dry-wall finisher and a longtime El Paso resident. Calderon, Anita 94, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Guardian Angel Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Maria C. Luera; her nephews, Fernando Luera, Rafael Luera and Antonio Luera; and her nieces, Maria L. Herrera, Antonia Chavez, Consuela Gonzalez and Trinidad Fernandez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home. Caporaso, Edward Paul 53, of Chaparral died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Survivors include his parents, Achille and Theresa Caporaso; his son, Shane Caporaso; his daughter, Kelly Caporaso; one brother, one sister; and a grandchild. He was a food-service manager. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2211 Norfolk, suite 825, Houston, TX 77098. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Estrada, Gabriel 21, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivorsinclude his parents, Jose and Juana Estrada; his grandparents, Pedro and Soledad Estrada and Pascuala Mendez; his brothers, Jose Angel Estrada and Erik Estrada; and his sister, Cecilia Estrada. He was a hotel caterer and a longtime El Paso resident. Garcia, Evangelina 82, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Carlos Garcia Jr., Enrique Garcia and Cesar Garcia; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Garcia, Julia 87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Frank Garcia and Cuco Garcia; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She worked for the health department and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Greene, Angelina L. 60, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, William; her sons, Richard Clayton, Ron Clayton and Robert Clayton; her daughters, Debra Clayton and Mary Bernadette Clayton; one brother; four sisters; and 14 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Juen, Joanne W. 68, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Richard P.; her sons, Jim Bradley, Kevin Bradley, Greg Juen, Derek Juen and Nick Juen; her daughters, Lisa Juen and Hillary Juen; one brother; and 14 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 44 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic charities. Lujan, Arturo 54, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Paul Lujan, Enrique Lujan, Mario Lujan and David Lujan; his daughter, Frances Lujan; nine grandchildren; and several other relatives. He was a custodian for the University of Texas at El Paso and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home. Oropeza, Esther G. 83, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesus Oropeza, Lalo Oropeza, Armando Oropeza and Francisco Oropeza; her daughter, Linda Villegas; one brother; one sister; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ricardo Garcia and Manuel Garcia. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Ponsolle, Bernice Rosalind 88, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Ponsolle. She was a secretary and lived in El Paso for four years. Rodriguez, Angela Gomez 60, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Roberto; her sons, Michael Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez Jr., George Rodriguez and Jimmy Rodriguez; her daughter, Sylvia Rodriguez Hernandez; two brothers; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Torres, Jesus Maria 65, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Sergio Torres, Jorge Torres, Luis Torres, Ruben Torres and Jesus Torres; his daughters, Rosalva Torres, Lourdes De La O, Graciela Torres-Sumal and San Juana Torres; one brother; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a mechanic and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Vargas, Manuel 72, of Fort Hancock died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in St. Teresa Catholic Church, Fort Hancock. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Hancock Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Adelena; his sons, Jesse Vargas, Juan Vargas, Manuel Vargas Jr. and Francisco Javier Vargas; his daughters, Sara Murillo, Carolina Maese and Rosa Maria Cardona; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, six brothers and three sisters. He was a retired farmer and a lifelong Fort Hancock resident. January 17 2000 Return to top Craigo, Ernest Fay 85 a retired teacher and a former City Council representative, died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). He also was a World War II veteran. He was 85 and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, L. Kathleen; his son, William H. Craigo; his daughter, Candace F. Kraus; five sisters; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Garcia, Julia 87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Frank Garcia and Cuco Garcia; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She worked for the health department and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Juen, Joanne W. 68, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Richard P.; her sons, Jim Bradley, Kevin Bradley, Greg Juen, Derek Juen and Nick Juen; her daughters, Lisa Juen and Hillary Juen; one brother; and 14 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 44 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic charities. Patino, Maria T. 94, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Gloria P. Vallejo and Josefina Patino; her nephews, George R. Minjarez and Ricardo Patino; and her niece, Maria O. Patino. She was a retired nurse and a lifelong El Paso resident. Soto Jr., Maximo "Maxie" 27, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Maximo Sr. and Blanca Soto; his grandparents, Noema and James Whitaker and Guadalupe Soto; and his sister, Monica Soto. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jesus J. Soto. He was a Socorro High School graduate and a lifelong El Paso resident. Tiscareno, Tiscareno, Paula V. 63, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Armando C. Sr.; her sons, Manuel V. Tiscareno, Luis V. Tiscareno and Armando V. Tiscareno Jr.; her daughters, Irene Valtierra and Cynthia Tiscareno; three brothers; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 48 years. Trillo, Luz A. 96, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Francisco Trillo and Gilberto Trillo; her daughter, Martha Bujanda; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Vandiver Jr., John Newton 84, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Catherine L.; his daughters, Sara Lee Payne and Carol Love; one sister; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was a supervisor for El Paso Natural Gas Company and was a Navy veteran. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 233 N. Mesa Hills Dr.; MD Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas; or the Tobin Park Building Fund, 9410 Roanoke, El Paso, TX 79924. January 18 2000 Return to top Morrison, Robert K. 85, a veterinarian, died Monday Jan. 10, 2000. He had veterinary practices in Michigan, Illinois, West Virginia and El Paso. He was retired from the Northeast Veterinarian Clinic. He also was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his niece, Cynthia Morrison; his nephew, David Morrison; and his grandnieces, Meaghan and Margaux. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass. Bulla, Robert M. 73, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with prayer service at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home Central. Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Irene; his daughter, Laura Rodriguez; three grandchildren; and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Bulla. He retired from AT&T as a radio technician and had lived in El Paso 40 years. Diaz, Jose G. 87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Concepcion F.; seven grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was a laborer for the Texas Highway Department and was a longtime El Paso resident. Orozco, Leonor 74, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. today, with prayer service at noon, in San Jose Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her sons, Jose Orozco, Jesus Orozco, Luciano Orozco, Leonel Orozco and Juan Javier Orozco; and her daughters, Maria C. Coldsnow, Maria Martha Orozco, Maria Inez Salas and Maria Isabel Vallez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Peticolas, Anita Walters 85, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Luke's Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Susan Peticolas Lahti and Anne Peticolas; her sons, Craig Peticolas, Ed Peticolas and Bob Peticolas; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. She was a homemaker and a native El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Hospice of VNA Circle of Hope. Pugh, Roy Edward 41, died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Emily-Claire Kostrubala; his sisters, Karen Porter and Pam Whaley; his brothers, Charles Pugh, Richard Pugh and John Pugh; and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Butler. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Reveles, Maria 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home East. Funeral Mass will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Felix Reveles, Alejandro Reveles and Joseph Rito Reveles; her sisters, Nicasia Reveles, Angelia Hernandez, Julia Guthrie, Paulina Jimenez, Jovita Padilla and Dominga Gonzalez; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Rutherford, Andrew G. 77, of Mesa, Ariz., died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Funeral and burial will be in Mesa. Survivors include his wife, Carol Sue; his sons, Andrew Rutherford Jr. and Justin Rutherford; his daughters, Cynthia Toliver, Karen Buechle and Carol Knoff; his brother, Samuel Rutherford; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a veteran and a retired upholstery shop owner. He lived in Mesa for 34 years. El Paso arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass. Sena, Jose Guillermo 94, of Canutillo died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church; the time is pending. Survivors include his son, Jose Sena; his daughters, Maria del Socorro Sena, Josefina S. Castaneda, Guadalupe S. Martinez and Maria Elena Castaneda; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Peyton Meat Co. and was a lifelong Canutillo resident. Shoemaker, Lorene E. 78, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home East. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Scotsdale Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Jayne LaConti; her nephew, Billy C. Roach; one grandchild; and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Shoemaker. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Solis, Cruz S. 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Angelina G.; his sons, Juan G. Solis, Efrain G. Solis and Jorge Solis; his daughters, Imelda S. Galindro, Edelmira S. Armas and Yolanda S. Brown; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother. He retired from Phelps Dodge after 23 years of service and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Sutton, James Charles 63, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral will be at noon Wednesday in St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Pamela; his children, Michael "Forest" Sutton, James "J.T." Sutton, Mary "Beth" Mulvey and Katherine "Jill" Aquino; his stepdaughter, Caitlin Callaham; and his sister, Jacqueline Wilk. He was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He lived in El Paso for 17 years. Vite, Consuelo R. 80, of Clint died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home Carolina and from 5 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Clint Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Cruz Vite; her daughters, Mercedes Vite, Maria Vasquez, Lorenza Vite and Mary Vite; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florencio. She was a homemaker and lived in Clint for 55 years. Hooper, Marvin Cicero "M.C." 80, of Beaumont, Texas, died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Carroll-Wallace Funeral Directors Chapel in Beaumont. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Denver. Survivors include his daughters, Patsy Malley, Kay Stiner, Lynda Weaver and Marcia Mullins; his sisters, Ruby Brewer, Peggy Dennler, Pauline Miner and Aline Wilkinson; his brothers, Buddy Hooper and Sharrell Hooper; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was employed by Borsberry Construction in El Paso was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to People's Nursing Center, Alzheimer's Unit, 470 Moore, Vidor, TX, 77662. January 19 2000 Return to top Balderrama, Guillermo a shipping and receiving supervisor for Farah Clothing Manufacturing and an Army veteran, died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). He was 62 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Maria E.; his sons, Antonio Balderrama, Guillermo Balderrama Jr. and Alonso Balderrama; his daughters, Barbara Avalos, Maria E. Santillan and Laura Sena; one sister; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:45 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Church, with burial at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Banuelos, Roberto 68, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Sion Temple. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Alicia; his daughters, Lydia Bustamante, Lauren Banuelos and Roxanna A. Salazar; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a laborer in the gasoline industry and a longtime El Paso resident. Benavente, Ricardo Adolfo 62, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Cecilia; his sons, Ricardo Adolfo Benavente Jr., Eduardo Fabian Benavente and Luis Alberto Benavente; his daughters, Gloria Veronica Hernandez and Vickie Vargas; four brothers; five sisters; and 12 grandchildren. He was a retired operator for Levis Strauss Company and a longtime El Paso resident. Brewster Jr., Jack E. 81, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2000). Memorial service will be from 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jim Brewster; his daughters, Debbie Brewster and Grace Pryomski; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony Brewster. He was a telephone technician and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for six years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Castillo, Sofia R. infant daughter of Tobias O. and Raquel Castillo, died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her brother, Omar T. Castillo; and her sister, Cristina R. Castillo. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Escarcega, Rachel 42, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her parents Rafael "Pilo" and Beatriz "Bea" Escarcega; her brothers, Rafael Escarcega Jr. and Richard Escarcega; her sisters, Romie Escarcega, Becky Villa, Ruth Newell, and Patricia Escarcega; four nephews; and one niece. She was a time and billing supervisor and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 2520 Silver, El Paso, TX 79930. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Gallardo, Beatriz L. 85, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Francisco Lopez; her sisters, Fidelia Rosales, Benigna Ocha, Guadalupe Muņoz and Carolina Sierra; 24 nephews; 15 nieces; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enrique C. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Galvan, Petra Q. 91, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at 1 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2:45 p.m. Thursday in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Luis Galvan, Leopoldo Galvan and Humberto Galvan; her daughters, Martha Irene Galvan, Celia Culbreth, Magda Ortiz, Yolanda Toth, Graciela Campos and Gloria Lozano; 28 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Garcia, Amador 83, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Antonia; his brothers, Genaro Garcia, Fermin Garcia, Ricardo Garcia and Manuel Garcia; and his sisters, Marcela Garcia and Genoveva Garcia. He was a cinematographer and lived in El Paso for 12 years. Haase, Michael Christopher 17, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Merchelle Haase; his grandparents, Calvin Charles and Ruth Haase and James David Stevens; and his brother, Steven Charles Haase. He was a senior at Franklin High School and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Nuņez, Luis 88, of San Elizario died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Mary Lou Nuņez, Beatriz Nuņez and Cecilia N. Rey; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria S. He was a farmer and worked for the Ysleta and San Elizario school districts. He was a lifelong San Elizario resident. Reiger, Thomas J. 68, of El Paso and formerly of Millsboro, Del., died Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Thor M. Stevenson; his sister, Alice Johnson; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an appliance salesman and a Korean War veteran. He lived in El Paso for two years. Reveles, Maria 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her numerous nieces and nephews; her brothers, Felix Reveles, Alejandro Reveles and Joseph Rito Reveles; and her sisters, Nicasia Reveles, Angelia Hernandez, Julia Guthrie, Paulina Jimenez, Jovita Padilla and Dominga Gonzalez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Sanchez, Lorenzo "El Lore" 49, of Chaparral died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. and prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julia; his parents, Esteban and Isabel Sanchez; his sons, Juan Sanchez, Alfredo Sanchez and George Sanchez; his daughters, Claudia Sanchez and Sandy Ibarra; four brothers; three sisters; and eight grandchildren. He worked for the Ysleta Independent School District and was a longtime Chaparral resident. Sena, Jose Guillermo 94, of Canutillo, Texas, died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jose Sena; his daughters, Maria del Socorro Sena; Josefina S. Castaneda, Guadalupe S. Martinez and Maria Elena Castaņeda; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Peyton Meat Co. and a lifelong Canutillo resident. Tucker, Nettie H. 94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Burial will be in Uvalde City Cemetery in Uvalde, Texas. Survivors include her daughter, Louise Seay; her brother, Hal Hall; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a nurse and lived in El Paso for 9 years. Ward, Barbara J. 66, of San Angelo died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jeffery C. Smith and David S. Smith; her daughters, Georgia L. Mathis, Loetta A. DiGennaro, Susan J. Wilson, Jennifer L. Parker and Jackie C. Parks; one brother; two sisters; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a former Anthony, N.M., resident. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home-San Angelo, Texas. Woodhouse, Marjorie T. 88, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Pete Woodhouse, Dennis Woodhouse and Phil Woodhouse; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a retired nurse and a lifelong El Paso resident. January 20 2000 Return to top Bostic, Ronald E. 48 a Marine Corps veteran, died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). He was the past president of Hydra Power Systems Inc.; a rancher; a district executive for the Yucca Council Boy Scouts of America; the owner of Mont Blanc Enterprises LTD.; and a licensed contractor, investor and real estate agent with Century 21 in Ruidoso. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughters, Krystal Bostic and Erica Bostic; his sisters, Bonnie O'Leary and Connie Hewitt; his parents, Bill and Dollie Bostic; and two nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Chavez Jr., Ruben 22, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his fiancee, Sonia Castor; his daughter, Jasmine Chavez; his parents, Ruben and Laura Chavez; two grandparents; and his brother, Joe Daniel Chavez. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. DeShazo, Anna Lou 93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Cemetery, with memorial service at 11 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Ann Joyner; her two grandsons; one great-grandson; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. She was retired from the U.S. Immigration Service at 32 years of service and lived in El Paso for more than 70 years. Dickason, Helen B. 78, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her husband, John R.; her sons, John M. Dickason and Michael Dickason; his daughters, Cathy Dickason and Margo Caigoy; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a book buyer and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Edwards, Charlie 66, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Helen; his sons, Charles Edwards, Michael Edwards, Mitchell Edwards and Melvin Edwards; his daughters, Cynthia Richardson and Candace Edwards; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He served in the Army for 22 years and was a longtime El Paso resident. Figueroa, William G. 78, an El Paso native, died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josephina Gabusi; his son, William Figueroa; his daughters, Loretta Figueroa, Patricia Sosnovec and Julianne Figueroa; two grandsons; one brother; and three sisters. He was a physician and a longtime UCLA medical professor. Memorial contributions may be made to the William G. Figueroa, M.D., Memorial Scholarship for medical students, c/o UCLA School of Medicine, Dean's Office, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Harrelson Sr., Johnny Lee 53, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:15 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Jane Harrelson; his wife, Maria Irma; his sons, Johnny Harrelson Jr., Remy Harrelson, Franky Harrelson, Jody Harrelson, Bruce Harrelson, Gary Harrelson and Jose Harrelson; his daughters, Mary Lou Horan and Maria Harrelson; and seven grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Herrera, Josefina 88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Salvador Herrera Jr., and Pedro Herrera; her daughters, Margarita Velarde, Isabel Franco and Josefina Soto; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Sr., and her daughter, Guadalupe Minjarez. She was a housewife and a longtime El Paso resident. Holguin, Andrea G. 74, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Antonio; her sisters, Frances G. Pineda and Adela G. Chavez; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident. Hornedo, Cecilia of San Francisco and formerly of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Maria Luisa Hornedo; her sisters, Mercedes Guzman and Teresa Hornedo; her brother, Manuel Hornedo; two nephews; several aunts; and several cousins. She was retired from Levi Strauss. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Mooring, Gloria Dean McClain King 66, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Loma Terrace Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Thomas King Jr. and William King; her daughters, Diana Montes, Cynthia Ross, Belinda Krupp, Audrey Burkes and Sharon Scott; her mother, Gertrude Allen; two sisters, one stepbrother; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 38 years. Ortega, Teodora "Lola" 94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan M. Ortega and Victor Ortega; her daughters, Josefina Luna and Maria Elena Espinoza; 25 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Martinez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 41 years. Soto, Jose Flores 76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Ana; his sons, Fabian Soto, Jose Manuel Soto, Reymundo Soto, Fernando Soto and Armando Soto; and his daughters, Socorro Alvarez, Estela Nevarez, Bertha Barajas, Martha Bernal and Ana Aida Reyes. He was paint contractor and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Tolentino, Edgardo Eduardo 55, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elaine; his sons, Pedro Tolentino, Edgardo Eddie Tolentino Jr. and Marco Tolentino; and his brothers, Ronnie Tolentino, Albert Tolentino, Willy Tolentino and Ernie Tolentino. He was a self-employed professional photographer and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 46 years. Tucker, Nettie H. 94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Burial will be in Uvalde City Cemetery in Uvalde, Texas. Survivors include her daughter, Louise Seay; her brother, Hal Hall; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a nurse and lived in El Paso for 9 years. January 21 2000 Return to top Salas, Victor a U.S. Postal Service worker, died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). He was a mail carrier for 30 years and a lifelong El Paso resident. He died at the age of 65. Survivors include his wife, Rita S.; his sons, Edward Ruben Salas, Victor Salas Jr., David Salas and Peter Salas; two grandchildren; his mother, Esperanza P. Salas; three brothers; and two sisters. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with service at 7 p.m. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Bernal, Bernal, Maria 47, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ben Guel; her son, Saul Benitez; her daughters, Nora Barraza, Luisa Bernal and Annette Guel; five brothers; three sisters; and four grandchildren. She was an assistant supervisor and longtime El Paso resident. Ferris, Sharon Marion 59, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery where the burial will be. Survivors include her husband, Robert G.; her daughter, Melissa Barclay; three grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. She was a secretary for many years for the chief of staff at Beaumont Army Medical Center. Gamboa, Jovita 63, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Jesus Gamboa, Rodolfo Gamboa, Esteban Gamboa and Jose Gamboa; her sister, Rosa Valenzuela; four nephews; and 12 nieces. She was a custodian for the El Paso State Center and a longtime El Paso resident. Herrera, Josefina 88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Salvador Herrera Jr. and Pedro Herrera; her daughters, Margarita Velarde, Isabel Franco and Josefina Soto; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Sr., and her daughter, Guadalupe Minjarez. She was a housewife and a longtime El Paso resident. Hodes, Lois Mae Wilson 87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 14, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Manhattan Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Robert Hodes; her stepson, Ralph Hodes; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and her sons, Joseph Jr. and Richard. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 80 years. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Manhattan Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Lopez, Adolfo 83, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Arturo Lopez; his daughters, Maria Lopez, Olga Avila and Lucy Santiago; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma, and his son, Adolfo Lopez Jr. He was an umpire for more than 30 years and retired from the White House department store with more than 30 years of service. He lived in El Paso for more than 44 years. Medrano, Raul 84, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Funeral Home. Survivors include his sons, Enrique Medrano and Raul Medrano; his daughter, Elfida Morales; six grandchildren; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Elfida Medrano. He was an auto mechanic and a lifelong El Paso resident. Salomon, Guillermina R. 70, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Rey Salomon, Javier Salomon and Raymond Salomon Jr.; his daughters, Olga Leticia Avila and Sandra Salomon; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; and one sister. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Cartin Sr., Andrew Jackson 76, of New Port Richey, Fla., died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Magdalene; his son, Andrew Cartin Jr.; his daughter, Sandra Manchak; one brother; one sister; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He lived in Florida for five years and was formerly an El Paso resident for more than 50 years. He worked for the South Western Portland Cement Co. for 42 years and retired as a superintendent. He also was a World War II Army veteran. January 22 2000 Return to top Leopoldo De La Rosa, a railroad laborer, died Sunday (Jan. 16, 2000). He was 80 and lived in El Paso for 17 years. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; his sons, Nicolas De La Rosa, Leo De La Rosa, Salvador De La Rosa and Jose De La Rosa; his daughters, Josefina De La Rosa and Alicia De La Rosa; his brother, Abel De La Rosa Antuna; his sister, Julia Antuna Castro; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Queen of Peace Church. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Baca, Maria H. 85, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral will be at 12:15 p.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Edmundo; her sons, Edmundo Baca Jr., Humberto Baca and Jaime Baca; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a saleswoman for a department store and a lifelong El Pasoan. Brown, Lola Frances 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Gerald D. Brown; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hillis H., and a son, Richard Wayne Brown. She was homemaker and lived in El Paso for 22 years. Delgado, Rosaria 69, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jesus; her daughters, Graciela Delgado and Elsa Lopez; one brother; one sister; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong Socorro resident. Arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary. DeShazo, Anna Lou 93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Services already took place. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Ann Joyner; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. She was the first female immigration inspector and worked for the El Paso district of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Gardea, Oscar X. 47, of Beaumont, Texas, died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Mission Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Aurora Gardea; his son, Jacob Gardea; his sisters, Elizabeth McGuire, Sandra Armendariz, Martha Caballero, Carmen Laredo, Velma Gardea and Virginia Czapla. He was a self-employed printer and a lifelong Beaumont resident. Gunther, Catherine M. 89, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her nephew, Robert Martin Scholz, and her niece, Mary Catherine Scholz Ansara. She was a buyer for Southern Pacific Railroad and a longtime El Paso resident. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Gunther and Isabel Gunther Scholz. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Gretchen Mae Menchey, 86, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Survivors include her sons, Charles Rohrbaugh, Kenneth Menchey, Keith Menchey, Joseph Menchey and Gary Menchey; 20 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Menchey, and her daughter, Catherine Williams. She was a retired clerk and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Paez, Faustino B. 56, of El Paso died Wednesday Jan. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in La Purisima Socorro Mission, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in the church. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Faustino Paez Jr., Armando Paez and Edgar Paez; his daughters, Lina Paez, Lorena Natividad, Araceli Paez and Guadalupe Paez; three brothers; two sisters; and 17 grandchildren. He was a construction worker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home. Peņa, Ricardo 73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with prayer service at noon. Survivors include his daughter, Lucy P. Gonzalez, and three grandchildren. He was a tile installer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Millan, George F. 55, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Teodora L.; his son, Richard Millan; his daughters, Susan Millan, Jacqueline Millan and Patricia Candia; one sister; and five grandchildren. He was a plant manager for Air Systems Components and lived in El Paso four years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Tenorio, Rafael 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Maria Del Carmen Ramirez and Yvonne Salas; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was retired from Asarco Refinery and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Valles, Josephine E. 79, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, John V.; her sons, John L. Valles, Robert "Bob" Valles, Gary Valles and Alfred Valles; one brother; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Wellman, Mary Katherine 81, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Bob; her sons, James Wellman and Gerald Wellman; and her granddaughter, Alison Wellman. She was a homemaker and a lived in El Paso for 34 years. Arrangements are by Harding Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home.