El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, January 23-31, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ January 23 2000 Mandry, Thomas N. a chemical engineer for El Paso Natural Gas Co. and a World War II veteran, died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). He was 83 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Louise; his son, Thomas W. Mandry; his daughter, Barbara Hamilton; one brother; one sister; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Alva, Phil 88, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Phillip Alva; his daughter, Norma Garcia; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genoveva. He was retired from the civil service and was Navy veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Alvarez Jr., Edward T. 52, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in St. Anthony Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jennie; his mother, Esperanza Tellez; his son, Edward Alvarez III; two brothers; and four sisters. He owned a sand and gravel company and was a lifelong El Paso resident (La Union resident). Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Aquino, Jose Luis Alejandro 19, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Mario and Eugenia Aquino; his grandparents, Rodolfo Aquino, Zoila Alecio, Maria Christina and Enrique Ramirez; his brother, Edwin A. Aquino. He was a home health care provider and a longtime El Paso resident. Castro, Alejandro "Alex" 48, 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 9:45 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jose Carlos and Maria Antonia Castro; his wife, Sylvia B.; his daughters, Denise Castro, Rebecca Castro, Yvonne Castro, Debra Castro and Cynthia Castro; five brothers; and one sister. He was a truck driver and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Contreras, Belem A. 84, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 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 San Antonio Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Contreras, Gilberto Contreras, Arturo Contreras, Jose Luis Contreras and Alfredo Contreras; her daughters, Amparo Takahasi and Victoria Ortega; 27 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for more than 50 years. Cristina Estrada, 65, of Fabens died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Frank; her sons, Ricardo Estrada, Frank Estrada Jr. and David Estrada; her daughters, Josie Estrada, Mary Estrada, Lucy Estrada, Alicia Estrada and Rebecca Estrada; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong Fabens resident. Lopez, Magdalena H. 61, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Vicente Lopez, Alfredo Melendez and David Melendez; her daughters, Maria Hernandez and Cristina Hernandez; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 36 years. Lozano, Eric Angel 20, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in San Francisco de Asissi Catholic Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include his parents, Miguel Angel Lozano and Rosa Miranda; stepfather, Oscar Miranda; his grandparents, Luis and Socorro Valdivia; his brother, Mathew Miranda; his sisters, Corine Lozano and Valerie Lozano; and several other relatives. He worked for Border Mechanical and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Martinez, Esteban 82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with graveside service at 2:30 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Hector Martinez; his daughters, Delia Solivan, Nora Simpson, Thelma Ricketts and Isela Martinez; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a retired textile worker and a longtime El Paso resident. Molina Jr., Efren 38, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is pending in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Efren and Velia Molina; his wife, Dorothy; his son, Efren Ezekiel Molina, his daughters, Crystal Nadine Molina and Angel Monique Molina; four brothers; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his mother, Benita Duran. He was a technician and a Navy veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Pemberton, Lewis D. "Rip" 81, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his companion, Margaret Wieland; his son, Mike Pemberton; his daughters, Harriet Sturgeon and Becky Weathers; four brothers; two sisters; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane. He was a retired director for the Veterans Administration and a World War II veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Saldana, Teresa R. 77, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include her husband, Jesus; her sons, Javier Saldana and Gregorio Saldana; her daughter, Martha Garcia; two brothers; three sisters; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 13 years. Santana, William Jose 58, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is pending for Monday in Christ the Savior Church. Burial is pending in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alicia; his daughters, Nora Montes and Josefina Ramirez; one sister; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 41 years. Thompson, Harry M. 64, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Harry Thompson and Martin Thompson; his daughters, Martha Allen and Nancy Thompson; one sister; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 22 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Vargas, Angelica R. 79, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Survivors include her son, Franklyn R. Vargas; her daughter, Evelyn R. Vargas; her brother, Fernando Gonzalez; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William. She was a clerk for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and lived in El Paso for 15 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. January 24 2000 Return to top Santana, William Jose 58 a retired Army veteran, died Friday Jan. 21, 2000. He was in the Army for 20 years and served during the Vietnam War. He lived in El Paso for 41 years. Survivors include his wife, Alicia; his daughters, Nora Montes and Josefina Ramirez; one sister; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Christ the Savior Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home. Armendariz, Alfredo Garcia 86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Rosary will follow at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the same church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esperanza. Survivors include his sons, Jose R. Armendariz and Alfredo B. Armendariz; his daughters, Alicia Tapia and Manuela Serna; 18 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. He was a painter for the civil service and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School, 9101 Socorro, El Paso, TX 79907. Diebels, Gladys 85, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Las Cruces. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Frazer; three sisters; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Diebels and Hoyt Callaghan; her son, Patrick Callaghan; and her stepson, William Diebels Jr. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 33 years and in Las Cruces for 30 years. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Floyd, Margaret E. 83, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home Montana. Graveside service will be Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Time is pending. She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Alfred J. Survivors include her son, Alfred J. Floyd; her daughter, Carol F. Morreale; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso a long time. Gross, Richele A. 51, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today in B'Nai Zion Synagogue. Burial will be in B'Nai Jacob Cemetery in Woodbridge, Conn. Survivors include her parents, Ida and David Horowitz; her son, Adam Gross; her daughters, Karen Gross and Emily Gross; and one brother. She was a teacher and lived in El Paso for 14 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West. Loera, Francisco C. 73, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 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 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Esperanza; his son, Jesus Carlos Loera; his daughter, Laura Porras; two grandchildren; and two sisters. He was a warehouseman for Weaver Scope and a longtime El Paso resident. Norton, Montie Ellen 75, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home Downtown. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark Lamar. Survivors include her son, Clark L. Norton Jr.; her daughters, Janis E. Marino, Nancy E. Norton, Cynthia L. Wagnon and Tamara J. Satterfield; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Ortega, Ramona P. 68, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Desert View Cemetery in Chaparral, N.M. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy N.; her sons, Arturo Ortega and Albert Ortega; her stepson, George Ortega; her daughters, Teresa Ortega, Josie Ann Ramirez, Sylvia Ortega Nuņez and Laura O. Lozano; 15 grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. She was a secretary of vocational training at the David L. Carrasco Job Corps Center for 21 years. She lived in El Paso for 20 years. Rodriguez, Eusebia A. (Cheva Astorga) 95, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in St. Francis Xavier Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Astorga, Alfonzo Astorga and Cruz Astorga; 14 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Sanchez, Maria C. 61, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 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 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, John Ozuna, Jose Luis Ozuna and George O. Sanchez; her daughter, Maria Teresa Moreno; her father, Catarino Ozuna; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother; and six sisters. She was a retired clerk with the civil service and a lifelong El Paso resident. January 25 2000 Return to top Cade, Charlotte W. a home health aide, died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). She was 74 and lived in El Paso for 49 years. Survivors include her daughter, Irma O. Fuller; four brothers; one sister; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel; and her son, T.J. Washington. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arreola, Josefina "Nina" 93, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. today in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Frank G. Flores, Tomas Arreola and Mario Ambis; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tomas. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Aviles, Jose Martinez 77, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with funeral Mass immediately afterward. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Eduwiges Martinez and Celestino Martinez; and his sisters, Elena Quezada, Evangelina Rodriguez and Lucia Aguirre. He was a farmer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Bell, Robert Howard 72, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Survivors include his ex-wife, Eveline; his sons, Robert Howard Bell Jr., Charles Allen Bell and David Anthony Bell; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 39 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Benavides, Esther 72, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 3:30 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Paul Benavides and Carlos Benavides; her daughters, Lucilla Cummins, Sylvia Molinar, Linda Kenney and Lydia Borders; two brothers; two sisters; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 78 years. Fowler, Edith A. 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Survivors include her husband, Charles R.; her sons, Charles Robert Fowler Jr., John Morton Fowler, and Curtis Edwin Fowler; her daughter, Bonnie Estes Brutcher; four brothers; two sisters; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for one and a half years. Gallegos, Rosa Jimenez 101, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Jimenez and Alberto Jimenez; his daughter, Juvencia Jimenez; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 23 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Garcia, Juan Antonio 53, of Sunland Park, N.M. died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Prayer vigil will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in San Martin De Porres Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Guadalupe and Esperanza Cordero; his sisters, Bertha Castaņeda, Mary C. Balderrama and Josie Cordero; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was a manager for an apartment complex and a longtime Sunland Park resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Hernandez, Lorenzo 78, of Anthony died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in St. Anthony Catholic Church, with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Burial will in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Concepcion; his sons, Arturo Hernandez, Federico Hernandez, Francisco Hernandez and Lorenzo Hernandez Jr.; his daughters, Aurora Silva, Rosa Silva, Margarita Dominguez and Socorro Dominguez; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a rancher and longtime Anthony resident. Levashauskas, Winfield M. 73, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Kay M.; his daughters, Kathie Ann Paige; and his granddaughters, Sara and Stephanie. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 29 years. De Monarrez, Candelaria Chaparro 82, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Guerrero Monarrez, Roberto Monarrez and Alfonso Monarrez; her daughters, Delia Morales and Dolores Monarrez de Seaņez; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Ramos, Joshua Henry 19, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Aaron Ramos and Sandra Ramos Bieganowski; his brother, Nathan Ramos; half-brother, Ian Ramos; his half-sister, Chloe Ramos; his stepsister, Karoly Bieganowski; his grandparents, and several other relatives. He was a clothing salesman, El Paso Community College student and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Robles, Roberto 49, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Maria Guadalupe; his sons, Jose Roberto Robles and Ricardo Robles; his daughters, Marisela Robles and Sarita Robles; three brothers; and four grandchildren. He worked for a bakery and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Romero, Ana Patricia "Patty" 19, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Hortencia Romero; her grandmother, Consuelo Garcia; her brother, Oscar Romero; and several other relatives. She was a sales clerk for Linens and Things, an El Paso Community College student and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Sanchez, Jose I. 56, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 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 Church, where Mass is pending Wednesday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rebeca; his sons, David Sanchez, Roberto Sanchez and Daniel Sanchez; his daughters, Margarita Montes and Rebeca Sanchez-Westbrook; three brothers; three sisters; and 12 grandchildren. She was a quality control inspector and a lifelong El Paso resident. Taylor, Kourtney B. infant daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Taylor, died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Services will be in Sylacauga, Ala., with arrangements by Curtis and Sons Funeral Home. Survivors include her parents; and her grandparents. Local arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Valdez, Paul David 18, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Betty Calderon and Paul Valdez Jr.; his sisters, Terry Valdez Nava and Diane Valdez; and his grandmothers. He was a student and a longtime El Paso resident. Engel, Zoltan 82, of Edwardsville, Penn., died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Burial will be in Pennsylvania. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda; his son, Robert Engel; his brother, Joseph Engel Israel; and three grandchildren. He owned the Palace Mens Store in El Paso and was a former El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Rosenburg Funeral Chapel-Wilkes-Barre, Penn. January 26 2000 Return to top Chaplin, Gregg Samuel a retiree from the civil service, died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). He was a World War II Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 34 years. He was 80. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at noon today in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Caecilie H.; his sons, Werner Chaplin and Gregg Brady; his daughters, Evelyn Rivera, Cathy Johnson and Helen Hancock; and 10 grandchildren. Arguellez, Francisco E. 74, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). 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 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rita; his sons, Ramon Arguellez and Jose Arguellez; his daughters, Leonor Arguellez, Velia Rincon, Olga Lopez, Blanca Hernandez, Diana Turrey and Maria Arguellez; and 30 grandchildren. He was a painter for El Paso Machine Steel and a longtime El Paso resident. Arroyo, Raul 80, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his sons, Nepthali Arroyo, Raul Arroyo Jr., Ruben Arroyo and Daniel Arroyo; his daughters, Esther Arroyo and Rebecca Arroyo; and 14 grandchildren. He was a minister of a Christian church and lived in El Paso for 11 years. Cano, Gilbert Duran 55, of Morgan Hill, Calif., died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 12:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Gilbert Duran Cano Jr.; his daughters, Lisa Cano Vargas and Julie Cano; his mother, Juana Cano; six brothers; and 10 grandchildren. He was a restaurant janitor and a resident of Morgan Hill. Delgadillo, Bertha M. 66, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Saints Peter and Paul Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Maximo; her son, Eddie Delgadillo; her daughter, Martha Estela Rivera; four grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Faith, Robert Earl 94, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Judith Faith Franco; his son, Robert E. Faith Jr.; and five grandchildren. He was retired from the marketing department of an oil company and lived in El Paso for 80 years. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Garibay, Benjamin "Ben" 71, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass, with rosary at 8 p.m. in Roger Bacon Seminary. Funeral Mass will be at 1:45 p.m. Friday in the seminary. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha Gallardo-Garibay; his son, Ben Garibay Jr.; his daughter, Patricia Garibay-Kuiper; five grandchildren; five brothers; and one sister. He was a driver education instructor and a Navy veteran. He lived all his life in El Paso. Harvey, Robert William 42, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home Central, with rosary will be at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Survivors include his father, James Harvey; his mother, Rafaela Harvey; his nieces, Meagan Simons and Tiffany Simons; and one sister. He was a restaurant manager and lifelong El Paso resident. Hernandez, Irene 83, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Survivors include her son, Felix Tristani; her sister, Rosa Hernandez; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 12 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Hernandez, Maria A. 90, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Survivors include her husband, Doroteo; her son, Doroteo Hernandez Jr.; and three grandchildren. She was a farm worker and a longtime El Paso resident. Lightfoot Jr., Andrew Jackson 92, of formerly of Anthony, N.M., died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, E. Lois; his daughter, Martha L. Lister and Andra J. Heitzman; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a retired cotton farmer in Anthony. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Levashauskas, Winfield M. 73, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Kay M.; his daughter, Kathie Ann Paige; and his granddaughters, Sara and Stephanie. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 29 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home Central. Martin, Joseph William 36, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Ann Martin; his mother, Judith Martin; and his father, Joseph William Martin. He worked in construction. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. McDonald, Harvey Raymond 62, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss Post Chapel No. 1. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie; his son, Douglas McDonald; his stepsons, Jason Hurt and Jaimie Hurt; and his daughter, Yvette McDonald; three brothers; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer L. McDonald and Dorthea Bodenstadt McDonald. He was a retired sergeant first class in the Army with more than 20 years of service, and he worked for the civil service as a director of plans and operations. Montoya, Guadalupe A. 92, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Cemetery will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Alfredo Montoya, Salvador Montoya Sr., Fernando Montoya Sr., Rodolfo Montoya, Eduardo Montoya and Joe Montoya; her daughter, Enedina Dominguez, Margarita Stapelton, Emma Luna, Lupe Wiebel and Estela Holguin; 39 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lifelong El Paso resident. Perez, Rosa Maria 54, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alberto; her mother, Maria Natividad Holladay; her sons, Oscar Alberto Perez and Ricardo Perez; her daughters, Martha Graciela Perez, Angelica Maria Perez; and Thelma Leticia Perez; four grandchildren; six brothers; and four sisters. She was a housekeeper at the Ramada Inn and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Reyes, Jose Francisco 69, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Angelica; his sons, Jose F. Reyes Jr., Jorge Reyes, Everardo Reyes and Oswaldo Reyes; his daughters, Virginia Reyes, Magdalena Miller, Gloria Ramirez and Hilda Maulding; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an office clerk for a Farah factory and a lifelong El Paso resident. Sheldon Sr., Willard Gordon 87, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his son, Willard Gordon Sheldon Jr. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Madeline Silence; his daughter, Carolyn R. Allman; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother. He lived in El Paso for 37 years. Taylor, Kourtney Brooke 5-month-old child of Jennifer and Kevin Taylor, died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Curtis and Son Childersburg Chapel, Sylacauga, Ala. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Revival Church Cemetery in Vincent, Ala. Survivors include her parents; her grandparents, Kathy and Tommy Sanders and Freddie and Debbie Taylor; her great-grandparents; and several other family members. Vargas, Martha B. 81, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Survivors include her daughters, Rosario Escajeda, Martha Barreras; Mona Rodriguez and Virgin A. "Dukie" Russo; her son, Henry Vargas; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Vivero, Cesar Alonso 30, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadlupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Oscar Vivero and Emma Macias de Vivero; her brother, Oscar Javier Vivero; her sisters, Gloria Vivero and Maria Sloat; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a warehouse stocker and lived in El Paso for two years. Williams, Roberta "Bobbie" 70, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Walter; her sons, David Williams, Steve Williams, Walter Williams and John Williams; her daughter, Karen Barnes; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and four sisters. She was a liquor store manager and lived in El Paso for 50 years. January27 2000 Return to top Speziale, John Joseph a retired civil service clerk and an Army veteran, died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). He was 83 and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Ursula A. Speziale; son, Rolf. P. Speziale; his daughters, Andria Klose and Mildred Speziale; one brother; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, John J. Speziale Jr. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Castor, Rebecca 28, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 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 11:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Ricardo and Cecilia Valdivia; her husband, Adolfo Jr.; and her sisters, Elsa Pulido, Eva Valdivia and Rachel Valdivia. She was a cashier for a retail store and a lifelong El Paso resident. Chlarson, Margaret "Peggy" 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 18, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Carol Doolittle, Joyce Upchurch and Yvonne Manterola; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad. She was a bookkeeper and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Memorial contributions may be made to El Paso Friends of Animals Foundation, 3130 Altura, El Paso, TX 79930. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Garcia, Margarita 91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in San Martin De Porres Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Solomon Garcia, Carlos Garcia and Isidoro Garcia; her daughters, Consuelo Cordova and Maria Nieves Garcia; two brothers; one sister; 30 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Gillett, Elizabeth E. "Betty" Mattice 97, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Manhattan Presbyterian Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include her son, Earl Gillett; her daughter, Shirley Clement Fouts; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a secretary for the El Paso Independent School District and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Gomez, Carlos 47, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Carmen Rosas; his wife, Maria Del Carmen; his sons, Victor Gomez and Oscar Gomez; one brother; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his father, Joaquin. He was a maintenance worker and a lifelong EL Paso resident. Gonzalez, Abel 79, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 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 2 p.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Eva; his sons, Abel R. Gonzalez, Frank Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Luis Gonzalez, Daniel Gonzalez and Freddy Gonzalez; his daughters, Irene Cabral and Susana Reyes; 28 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Evelina Gonzalez. He was a laborer with Asarco and lived in El Paso for 52 years. Hahn, Benny Hart 55, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Spirit Life Christian Center. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie; his son, Scott Hahn; his daughters, Rachel Hahn, Paige Sedate, Ashley Koether and Heather Owens; and two grandchildren. He was a preacher and a longtime El Paso resident. Martin, Joseph William 36, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Ann Martin; his mother, Judith Martin; and his daughter, Natasha Wilson; and his brother, John Martin. He worked in construction. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Mendivil, Maximo 85, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Funeral will be at 9:45 a.m. today in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Manuel Flores Sr. and Maximo Mendivil Jr.; his daughters, Aurora St. Leon and Estella Emler; four brothers; one sister; 20 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margarita; and his daughter, Betty Villalobos. He was a truck driver and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Mendoza, Maria Asencion 62, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Evangelina Aguilar; her husband, Agustin; her son, Martin Mendoza; her daughters, Rosa Montelongo, Bertha Bautista, Mary Ramos, Barbie Mendoza and Sandra Mendoza; three brothers; one sister; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Meneses, Maria Imelda 52, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Velia Dominguez; her son, Marcos Antonio Meneses; her daughters, Lorena Meneses and Laura Rodriguez; one brother; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcos. She was a monitor for the El Paso Independent School District and lived in El Paso for 37 years. Shelton, Leon W. 81, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss Center Chapel 2. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include a great-niece, and several relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emilia Shelton. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 44 years. Thaxton, Florence Elizabeth 92, of Alabama died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Survivors include her sons, David Thaxton; her daughters, Helen Hanson and Elizabeth Jean McGlone; and her sisters, Jesse Faye Ackerman and Helen Bannon. She was a retired accounting clerk. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association Inc., El Paso Chapter, 112 Lisa, Box 107, Chaparral, NM 88021. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Torres, Maria Chavez 90, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000). Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home. Survivors include her son, Carlos Torres, and her daughter, Ma Luisa Quiroz. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Vargas, Martha B. 81, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, with memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Survivors include her daughters, Rosario Escajeda, Martha Barreras, Mona Rodriguez and Virginia "Dukie" Russo; her son, Henry Vargas; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Willis, Robert J. 52, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 10, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He was retired and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home. January 28 2000 Return to top Torres, Jesus a parts manager for Sears, Roebuck and Co. and a Korean War veteran, died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). He was 67 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Avila Torres; his brother, Ruben Torres; his sisters, Eva Lewis, Maria Elena Ortega and Lucia Latigo; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Bramble, Stattie Alice 91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Monte Vista at Coronado. Survivors include her son, Johnie W. Bramble Jr.; her daughter, Arden Marie Abbott; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Coronado Christian Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Castillo, Sylvia Ann Jordan 29, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 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 9 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Jesus and Guadalupe L. Hurtado; her daughter, Jamie Marie Juarez; her grandparents, Jose and Maria P. Jordan and Senovio and Genoveva Hurtado; two brothers; two sisters; and 10 nephews and nieces. She was a dental assistant and a lifelong El Paso resident. Encina, Eva 73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Prayer service will be at 6 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ricardo Duarte, Enrique Encina, John Encina and Antonio Encina; and her daughters, Angie Jaurequi, Terry Jacques, Virginia Encina, Gloria Sanchez and Eva Encina. She was custodian and a longtime El Paso resident. Gonzalez, Luisa L. 56, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Roberto; her mother, Elvira Lopez; her son, Robert Gonzalez Jr.; her daughters, Elvira Gonzalez and Adelina Gonzalez; three sisters; three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Lansberg, Sylvia 76, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Survivors include her son, Allan Lansberg; her daughter, Karen Gold; her sister, May Rubin; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben. She was a homemaker and a hospital volunteer. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis Association at its Web site, www.alsa.org, or by calling (888) 949-2577, or to a favorite charity. Mata, Cruz 88, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 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 St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Pedro Mata; his daughters, Armida Salaiz, Tina Mata and Dora Parra; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. McDonald, Harvey Raymond 63, of Santa Teresa died Saturday (Jan. 22, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss Post Chapel No. 1. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie; his son, Douglas McDonald; his stepson, Jason Hurt; his stepdaughter, Jaimie Hurt; and his daughter, Yvette McDonald; three brothers; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer L. McDonald and Dorthea Bodenstadt McDonald. He was a retired sergeant first class in the Army with more than 20 years of service, and he worked for the civil service as a director of plans and operations. Memorial contributions may be made to Harvey McDonald, Government Employees Credit Union, account number 297613. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Nuņez, Esperanza 82, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in Jesus and Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Margarito Torres; and her sisters, Aurora Nuņez and Maria De La Luz Romero. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Ruiz, Maria Ignacia 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her grandchildren, Jose Alvarado Jr., Ida Farzadkish, Yolanda Quiros, Elinora Montoya and Eva Castillo; seven great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Surratt, Leanne 42, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Survivors include her daughter, Shawna Rae Pierce; her brothers, Rick Surratt and Rusty Surratt; and her sister, Lynda Surratt. She was a teacher and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. W. G. Barber Scholarship. Trevizo, Antonio 44, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 8:45 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in the church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Antonio F. Trevizo, Hugo J. Trevizo and Erick H. Trevizo; his daughter, Luz E. Trevizo; one brother; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Martin Trevizo and Jesus Trevizo. He was an auto mechanic and a longtime El Paso resident. January 29 2000 Return to top Adams, Charles A. 84 retired as a highly decorated command sergeant major in the Army, died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). He was 84 and lived in El Paso for 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; and his sisters, Charlotte Deems and Ada Davis. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be noon Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Duran, Jesus 52, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday 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 his daughter, Berlinda Hernandez; his mother, Manuela C. Duran; one grandchild; three brothers; and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his brother, Emilio Duran Jr. He worked for the Ysleta Independent School District and Farah Manufacturing and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Encina, Eva 73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Burial will be at noon today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ricardo Duarte, Enrique Encina, John Encina and Antonio Encina; and her daughters, Angie Jaurequi, Terry Jacques, Virginia Encina, Gloria Sanchez and Eva Encina; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a custodian and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home. Genera, Richard 69, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; his daughter, Irma Romero; his sons, Richard Genera Jr., Fernando Genera and Eleazar Genera; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. He was a congregation member of Palabra Vida and a lifelong El Paso resident. McCowan, Diana Jean 38, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). All services will be private. Survivors include her sons, Paul McCowan and Don McCowan; and her sisters, Kay Inmon, Nancy Cornelius and Danielle Bundy. She was a clerk for a newspaper company and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home. Morales, Miguel P. 84, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include his brothers, Cesar Morales and Carlos Morales. He was a foreman and lived in El Paso for 12 years. Nichols-Ramirez, Velia Gallardo 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 8:15 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Harding Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Laura Ramirez, Lorraine Nichols and Mary Beth Nichols; her sons, Manny Ramirez, Charles Nichols and Keith Nichols; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters; and one brother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hector. She was a retired nurse's aide at Thomason Hospital and a lifelong El Paso resident. Zlabovsky, Vera 90, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her brother, Frank Stuart, and her sisters, Julia Weissman and Esther Boxer. She was an elementary school teacher and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Stevenson, Paul Roberts 79, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque. Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Van Meter; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; his daughter, Wanada Nichols; and his son, Robert Stevenson. He was a radio and television anchorman and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements are by Aspen Funeral Home. January 30 2000 Return to top Williams, Mary W. 86, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her son, Will Scott Williams; her sister, Blanche Gunn; and her friend, Millie Sanchez. She was a retired business manager for Sun Towers Hospital and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. White, Nola 93 a former first assistant attorney general for Texas, died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). He was 93 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Etoile; his daughter, Ernestine White Miertschin; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, John Edward White. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Scotsdale Baptist Church. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Texas State Cemetery-Austin. Memorial contributions may be made to ScotsdaleBaptist Building Fund or to a favorite charity. Bale, Vaud Ross 76, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Jesus Chapel-West. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lorrayne; his son, Jeffrey Ross; his daughter, Vicky Lynn James; his brother, Jack Bale; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Joy Bromley. He was a director of human resources for Chevron refinery and a longtime El Paso resident. Banda, Luis 49, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 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 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe; his sons, Luis Banda Jr. and Robert Patrick Banda; his daughter, Christina Banda; two brothers; and three sisters. He was a former Phelps Dodge employee and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Bentley, Ronnie K. 49, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at noon Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Kaysie Marie Bentley; his brothers, Jerry Bentley, Duane Bentley and Curtis Bentley; and his sister, Doris Smith. He was a former Santa Fe Railroad conductor and a lifelong El Paso resident. Ceniceros, Lorenzo 43, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Ignatius Church. Survivors include his wife, Lidia Lerma; his parents, Fausto Ceniceros and Armida Muņoz; his son, Lorenzo Ceniceros Jr.; his daughters, Diana Ceniceros and Selene Campos. He was a pipefitter and longtime El Paso resident. Chavez, Virginia 83, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday in San Juan De Bautista Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Chavez, Jesus Chavez and Luis Chavez; her daughters, Angela Chavez, Micaela Salas and Maria Gandara; one sister; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Chavez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Galvan, Jose 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home. Burial will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include family and friends. He was an automobile mechanic and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Galvan, Jose 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2000). Survivors include several family members and friends. He was a mechanic. Girten, Vernita M. "Bonnie" 65, of El Paso and Chaparral died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Graveside service is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James L.; her daughter, Tracy Romaka; her grandsons, David Romaka and Sean Romaka; three sisters; two nephews; and two nieces. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso and Chaparral for 31 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Kretzschmar, Ruben 91, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Vera L.; his son; Ruben Kretzschmar Jr; his daughter, Glenda Gay Kretzschmar; and a granddaughter. He was a night watchman for the International Boundary and Water Commission. He lived in El Paso for 55 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Lee, Virginia Claire Louk 69, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000). Graveside service is pending for Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, David Eugene Lee and James Michael Lee; her daughters, Sharon Virginia Thompson, Carolyn Patricia Hatcher, Linda Gale Lee, Anna Marie Lee, Brenda June Washington, Barbara Louise Wilcox and Donna Jean Velasques; one brother; two sisters; 29 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Phillip Lee Sr.; her son, Donald Phillip Lee Jr.; and her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Lee. She was a homemaker. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. McCowan, Diana Jean 38, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000). All services will be private. Survivors include her brothers, Paul McCowan and Don McCowan; her sisters, Kay Inmon and Nancy Cornelius, and her niece, Danielle Bundy. She was a clerk for a newspaper company and a crafter. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home. Natividad, Margarita Rosales 91, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her sons, Rodolfo Durate, Emiliano Natividad and Nicholas Natividad; her daughters, Lilia Bronson, Luz Thompson and Margarita Stephan; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco; and her son, Arturo Durate. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Paugh, Teruko O. 71, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Monday in St. Raphael Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert Paugh; her son, Jerry F. Paugh; her daughters, Linda Escobedo and Teri Kopp; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 43 years. Stephens, Maria M. 79, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 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. Survivors include her brothers, Guillermo Stephens, Joe Stephens and Eduardo Stephens; and her sister, Leonor Lopez. She was a laborer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Wisbrun, Margarita 98, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Cristina Perry; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. January 31 2000 Return to top Cantrell Jr., Clair Louis a former first lieutenant who flew 25 missions in B-17 bombers in the Army Air Corps and who owned Cantrell Auto Supply, died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). He also was the president of Automotive Wholesalers of Texas and one of the original presidents of the El Paso Aviation Association. He was 75 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Lanette; his daughters, Clairessa Hope Cantrell and Stacy Kaye Cantrell; one sister; and many nephews and nieces. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 325 Shelter Place, El Paso, TX 79905. Alvarado, Herlinda 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan Jose Duran Sr., Robert Alvardo and Victor Manuel Alvarado; her daughter, Bertha Duran; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was a retired linen operator and a lifelong El Paso resident. Briones, Angela 76, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 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 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Paula B. Caro; and her nephews, Reynaldo and Carlos Ramirez. She was a maintenance worker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Castillo, Celia 75, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Graveside service will be at noon Tuesday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Luis Castillo, and her niece, Margarita Medina. She was a machine operator and lived in El Paso for 41 years. Federico, Julieta D. 88, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7:30 p.m. in Templo La Hermosa. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Templo La Hermosa. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Valentin Federico and Jesus Federico; her daughters, Socorro Federico and Catalina Siqueiros; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for seven years. Greenwood, Alfred Davis 87, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Fay; his son, A.D. Greenwood Jr.; his daughter, Elois Antoinette "Nannette" Hurley; stepchildren, Janice Armstrong, Diane Otten, Susie Brown and Johnny Surratt; one brother; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by first wife, Fern Amis Greenwood, and his grandson, James Davis Greenwood. He was a farmer and a longtime area resident. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, Anthony Cemetery Association or a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Malachowski, Janet F. 84, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral is pending for Wednesday in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ronald J. Malachowski and Gregory P. Malachowski; her daughters, Audrey Clare, Patricia Giambra, Sandra Penn and Gail Taft; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Ruvalcaba Jr., Sammy 4, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 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. Tuesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Sammy and Irma Ruvalcaba, and his sisters, Vanessa Ruvalcaba and Melissa Ruvalcaba. Taylor, Dorothy Marshall 87, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today in First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond T.; her sons, Raymond H. Marshall; her stepson, Mike Taylor; three grandchildren; two stepgrand-children; nine great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. She was a retired mortgage investment secretary and lived in El Paso for 72 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler.