El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, February 1-7, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ February 1 2000 Koker, Hubert Lee an Army veteran, died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). He also served as a justice of peace. He was 69 and lived in El Paso for 32 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary A.; his sons, Joseph A. Koker and Kenneth L. Koker; his daughters, Theresa M. Farley and Stepheny A. Buttman; one brother; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with eulogy at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Alvarado, Herlinda 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2000). Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. 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). Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. today in San Juan De Bautista Church. 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. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Cruz, Maria S. de la 78, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 31, 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. Wednesday in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Benito de la Cruz Jr. and Alberto de la Cruz; her daughters, Juanita Charay, Maria Martinez, Marta Rodriguez, Teresa Erives, Natividad Alvarado and Virginia de la Cruz; 21 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 16 years. Hernandez, Amparo 79, 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 Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Javier Hernandez and Moises Hernandez; her daughters, Olga Portillo, Veronica Hernandez and Virginia la Barre; three brothers, five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustavo; and her son, Gustavo Hernandez Jr. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. February 2 2000 Return to top Skinfill, Arthur M. 83 a World War II Army veteran, died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2000). He worked 35 years for El Paso Natural Gas Co., and he lived in El Paso for 54 years. He was 83. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Charity Fae; his sons, Randall A. Skinfill and Carson E. Garrett; his daughters, Dana G. Skinfill, Jennifer A. Kroll, Cynthia L. Hinsley and Penny L. Schinagel; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Scotsdale Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home Central. Magallanes, Roberto G. 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Juana; his sons, Jesus Magallanes, Gustavo Magallanes and Roberto Magallanes; his daughters, Dora Magallanes and Corina M. Hernandez; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a construction worker and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Michna, Thomas Anthony 60, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sisters, Jane Childress, Elizabeth Taylor and Pat Burgess, and his godchild, Samantha Mosley. He was a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad for 34 years and was an Air Force veteran. He was an El Paso resident for 32 years. Rubio Hortencia, 69, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 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 Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her sons, Lorenzo Villalobos, Jesus Rubio, Jaime Rubio, Gabriel Rubio, David Rubio, Daniel Rubio and Carlos Rubio; his daughters, Leticia Rubio, Patricia Basilio and Hilda Rubio; one brother; 17 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 27 years. Triste, Jasmine Marie 4-month-old daughter of Francisco and Veronica Triste, died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel in Fabens. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her brothers, Lorenzo Triste, Benjamin Triste and Frank Triste; her sister, Bernice Triste; and her four grandparents. February 3 2000 Return to top Long, Katherine G. a director of parks and recreation, died Monday (Jan. 31, 2000). She was also the director of Wellington Chew Senior Citizen Center and the Lincoln Fine Arts and Cultural Center. She was 69 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her sons, Terry Gay, Paul Gay and Mark Gay; her daughter, Amy Gay; two sisters; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen, and a son, Martin Gay. Memorial Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West. Breeding, Vashke Breeding, 78, of Santa Teresa died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2000). Funeral will be at noon today in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jim L. Lambrinos; and her grandchildren, Demetrius X. Lambrinos and Celeste Lambrinos. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward. She was an assistant principal and lived in Santa Teresa for 12 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Conway, Terryon L. infant son of Terry L. and Termeco Conway of Chaparral, died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2000). Services will be later. He is survived by his parents. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Estrada Jesus "Jay" Jimenez, 55, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Joe Estrada; his daughter, Rebecca Estrada; and his sisters, Virginia Estrada and Estella Estrada. He was a sales representative and an Army veteran. Golphin, Willie 72, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Janice Shank; his brother, Joe Golphin; his sisters, Martha Outler, Lula Gaines and Majorie Robinson; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. He was a meat cutter and a World War II Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 49 years. Gomez, Hector Armando 53, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 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. Friday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Hector Gomez Jr. and Valentin Gomez; his brother, Ramon Centeno; his sisters, Maria Luisa Norman and Socorro Gomez; and several grandchildren. He was a sewing machine mechanic and a lifelong El Paso resident. Kozel Robert, 101, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2000). Burial will be at 11 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his nephew, James Kozel, and his nieces, Mary O'Brien, Marie Weiss, Anne Klecka and Joan Epling. He was a printer. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Luevano, Sandra infant daughter of Sandra E. Carreion and Salvador Luevano died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include her parents and one brother. Arrangements are by Mission Funeral Home. Marquez, Guadalupe 76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include her son, Humberto Marquez; her daughter, Ophelia Marquez; her sister, Candelaria Ramirez; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 15 years. O'Neill, Susie 96, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. She is survived by one nephew and three nieces. She was a teacher and longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Robles, Elia 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 9 a.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gilberto; her sons, Gilberto Robles Jr., Carlos Robles, David Robles and Jesus Robles; her daughter Sylvia Robles; two sisters; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a restaurant owner and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Scott, Leon Devon 46, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 28, 2000). Funeral will be Saturday in Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville, La. Burial will be in Poplar Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bessie; three children; and one grandchild. He was an Army veteran and longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Zubia, Maria Guadalupe 63, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in San Ignacio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Raul Zubia, Jr., Juan Carlos Zubia and Luis Esequiel Zubia; her daughters, Cecilia Guadalupe Zubia, Maria Soledad Zubia and Cynthia Zubia; her two brothers; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 48 years. February 4 2000 Return to top Jacquez, Estanislado a Phelps Dodge employee, died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). He was 89 and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his son, Cecilio Jacquez; his daughter, Manuela Ortiz; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church-Old Mission, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Azar, Maria Del Carmen 53, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Scripture service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Carlos Leon; her daughters, Yvonne Coupland and Carmen Leon; two brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a secretary and lived in El Paso for 42 years. Butler, Viola Dean 91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Scotsdale Baptist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Sammie Clonts; her grandchildren, Rhonda and Jim Barrett and Ken and Lisa Clonts; and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Scotsdale Baptist Church Foundation, 10015 Lockerbie, El Paso, TX 79925, or Scotsdale Baptist Church United We Build Fund. Castro, Virginia A. 96, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 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 will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday in San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio Castro, Jose Castro, Jose Guadalupe Castro, Jesus Castro, Sacramento B. Castro and Juan Castro; her daughter, Rosa de Caraveo; 26 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pablo. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Contreras, Maria Consuelo 60, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 3, 1999). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Oswaldo; her sons, Ricardo Contreras, Hector Contreras, Enrique Contreras, Oswaldo Contreras Jr., Sergio Contreras, Arturo Contreras and Adrian Contreras; her daughters, Norma Contreras and Irasema Contreras; two sisters; 15 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 38 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Garcia, Julio Jose 63, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan 8, 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 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Ramon Garcia, and his sisters, Marta G. Aguilar and Carolina Soto. He was a custodian and lifelong El Paso resident. Lopez, Gregoria C. 64, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rosalio; her sons, Rosalio Lopez Jr. and Josue Lopez; her daughter, Minerva Lopez Azis; and five grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Marquez Zenaido, 77, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his daughters, Elizabeth Marquez and Claudia Marquez; his son, Sergio Marquez; his brother, Consepcion Marquez; and his sister, Juana Marquez. He was a painter and longtime El Paso resident. Ontiveros Armando G Sr., 63, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 p.m. 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 Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lucy; his sons, Armando Ontiveros Jr., Eddie Ontiveros and Rudy Galindo; his daughters, Connie Ontiveros, Lucille Raya, Linda Ontiveros, Annette Chavez, Terry Bouche, Norma Dunn and Christina Galindo; and 10 grandchildren. He was a mechanic and lifelong El Paso resident. Tuttle, Elizabeth "Betty" 98, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jay Tuttle, and her daughter-in-law, Ruth Tuttle; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was homemaker and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. February 5 2000 Return to top Leland, Vernon James an electronics technician and a decorated Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). He also retired from Civil Service after 16 years. He received many medals and awards during his time in the service. He was 77 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; his daughter, Barbara Rodehaver; three sisters; four granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the charity of your choice. Conley, William H. 86, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Michael Center Chapel 2-Fort Bliss. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Irene, and numerous nephews and nieces. He was a retired colonel and a World War II veteran and lived in El Paso for 33 years. Orozco, Saidi G. 19, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Prayer service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Rosa E. Orozco; her son, Rudy Chavez Orozco; her brothers, Adrian, Elias and Hernando G. Orozco; and her sisters, Rachel O. Daniels and Yolanda Orozco. She was a student and a lifelong El Paso resident. Prieto Columba Patricia, 45, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Survivors include her sons, Luis Fernando Prieto Jr. and Samuel Joseph Parra; and her sisters, Aida Goodwin, Elena Cobos, Aurora Canizales and Coco Rose. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Robles, George 51, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary will be at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Michael Robles, Robert Robles and David Robles; his sisters, Martha Robles and Debra Espinoza; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Refugio and Hermila Robles. He worked for Sunland Sign Co. and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Salinas, Rosantina "Tina" Avila 76, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Santos Salinas, Bobby Salinas and Jamie Salinas; her daughters, Dorothy Jamison and Arbie Hollenberg; two brothers; two sisters; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was a retired dental assistant and a lifelong El Paso resident. White, Lloyd D. 73, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alice; his sons, Sam White and David White; his daughter, Peggy Denny; one brother; two sisters; and nine grandchildren. He was an auto mechanic and a Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 38 years. February 6 2000 Return to top Mena, Salvador M. 82 the director and vice president of the El Paso Board of Realtors, died Saturday (Feb. 5, 2000). He was also the founder of Pan American Savings and Loans. He was 82 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons, Salvador Mena Jr., Rene A. Mena and Orlando E. Mena; his daughters, Hilda A. Terrell, Kris Mena and Minerva Mena; his brother; three sisters; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Magdalena M.; his brothers, Willie Mena and Robert Mena; and his granddaughter, Elizabeth M. Mena. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be private. Bell, George Wesley 86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Memorial service will be on Friday in Sierra Vista Christian Church in Arizona. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, Ind. Survivors include his wife, Maria Isabelle; his sons, Wesley Lee Bell and Ronald Lane Bell; his daughter, Loretta Marie Bell Scott; his brother; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a steel mill worker and Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for two years. Memorial contributions can be made to Casas Por Cristo. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Carruth, Willadene N. 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 5, 2000). Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today in Anthony United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Norma D. Kay; her son, William Carruth; three grandchildren; and three great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Baxter. She was a city councilwoman and longtime resident of Vinton. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Dominguez, Margarito G. 59, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same chapel. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dolores M.; his mother, Maria de Jesus B. Dominguez; his sons, Rodolfo Dominguez, Frank Dominguez, Enrique Dominguez, and Alejandro Dominguez; his daughters, Margaret Ortiz and Graciela Almeida; three brothers; four sisters; and 13 grandchildren. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Edgren, Virginia W. 76, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Apollo Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Robert Eric Edgren II and Jason Henry Edgren; her sister, Teresa Fisher; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a schoolteacher and longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Girten, Vernita M. "Bonnie" 65, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Burial will be in the same cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James L.; her daughter, Tracy Romaka; her sisters, Barbara Bonogofski, Velda Gould and Pat Smith; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and longtime resident of El Paso and Chaparral, N.M. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. McFarland, Alexa Lawler 78, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 4, 2000). Memorial service is pending. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Alexa; her son, John McFarland, Jr.; her granddaughter, Kathryn Denise; two grandsons, Daniel and Michael; two nieces; and a nephew. She was a teacher and longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Peoples Funeral Home. Parra, Primitivo C. 84, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his daughters, Blanca Parra and Nancy Vasquez; his sisters, Francisca Parra and Maria Luisa Duran; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita. He was a stonemason and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Remijio, Jose E. 55, of Fabens died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Esperanza; his sons, Henry Remijio, Andy Remijio and Anthony Remijio; his daughters, Gloria Remijio, Margie Remijio and Ruby Remijio; his mother, Guadalupe Remijio; and two grandchildren. He worked for Utility Trailer and lived in Fabens for many years. Woiwode, Olga 87, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the same funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Henry; her sons, Alfred Thal, Heinz Woiwode and Ralph Woiwode; her daughter, Karin Woiwode; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. She was a homemaker. February 7 2000 Return to top Dominguez, Louis Lorenzo 65 an area manager for Franklin Financial Services, died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). He was 65 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Loretta; his mother, Isabel Dominguez; his son, Louis Derek Dominguez; his daughters, Dana Denise Ahedo and Gina Marie Estrella; two sisters; one brother; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Memorial Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Anchondo, Jesus J. 88, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is pending for Wednesday. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria R.; his son, Roberto F. Anchondo; his daughters, Margarita A. Licon; Dolores Anchondo and Alicia A. Rosas; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was a Realtor and lived in El Paso 72 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Servants of the Sacred Heart, Queen of Peace Convent, 3119 Pera, El Paso, TX 79905. Montes, Manuela A. 85, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 5, 2000). Services are pending. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesus Jose Montes and Raul Montes; her daughter, Josie McQuien and Martha Montes; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus; and her son, Jesus Montes Jr. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Porras, Lorenza 79, of El Paso died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2000). Visitation will be in from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with time pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Victor; her sons, Antonio Porras, Victor Manuel Porras, Juan Porras and Cecilio Porras; her daughters, Sylvia Cano, Lydia Morales, Linda Escarsega and Teresa Rico; two brothers; five sisters; 26 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Carlos Porras. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident. Renteria, Hinigia 95, of El Paso died Saturday (Jan. 5, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Francisca Renteria; her cousin, Dolores Arzaga; and several nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Takacs, Katie Belle 96, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 5, 2000). Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Collums; and her grandson, Sam Scarbrough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander; and her daughter, Annabelle Scarbrough. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 35 years.