El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, March 8-14, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ March 8 2000 Ready, Etta "Daisy" Mae a retired civil-service dental assistant, died Monday (March 6, 2000). She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her sisters, Sybil Howard and Anne Kenneson, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Apodaca, Angel Isaiah infant son of Virginia M. Carrasco and George Apodaca Jr., died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his grandmothers, Martha Leticia Melendez and Betty Apodaca; his grandfather, George Apodaca; and his great-grandmother, Ramona G. Melendez. Barrozo, Rodolfo 65, of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Survivors include his sons, Rodolfo Barrozo Jr., Armando Barrozo, Roberto Barrozo and Antonio Barrozo; his daughters, Cecilia Barrozo, Alejandra Barrozo and Alma Rosa Barrozo; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a meat cutter and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Hernandez Juan Santana, 90, of El Paso died Monday (March 6, 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. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Max Hernandez; his daughter, Luz Maria Vega; his nephew, Benigno Valles; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a mechanic and a longtime El Paso resident. Herold, Jean 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 1, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen East Mausoleum, followed by burial. Survivors include her sons, Eugene Plate and Louis A. Plate Jr.; her sister, Dorothea Lotz; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Sanchez, Guillermo Pedro infant son of Wanda Guerrero and Pedro Sanchez, died Wednesday (Feb. 23, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include his parents; his half brother, Bobby Barton; and his sisters, Barbara Guerrero and Katrina Guerrero. His family is in charge of arrangements. March 9 2000 Return to top Elliott, James David a self-employed construction contractor and a World War II veteran, died Tuesday (March 7, 2000). He was 83 and lived in El Paso for 59 years. Survivors include his wife, Nell; his sons, David Elliott and Gary Elliott; his daughter, Diane McClendon; two brothers; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church-Ford Chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church. Carbajal Mike S., 54, of El Paso died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia M.; his sons, Michael M. Carbajal and Adrian M. Carbajal; his daughter, Crystal Carbajal; his parents, Adolfo "Fito" and Catalina Carbajal; one brother; and two grandchildren. He was a bailiff and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Clifton, Loraine A. 36, of Gulfport, Miss., died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Betty L. Clifton; her brothers, Terry Kiner and Michael Clifton; her sister, Lisa Clifton; and her nephew, Travis. She was an instructor for the civil service and an Air Force veteran. She was a former El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Conner, Odeal 77, of El Paso and Tornillo died Monday (March 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Clyde B. Ronquillo; her sister, Billie Boston; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Conner. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso and Tornillo for 41 years. Flores Maria Esther, 80, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in Mission Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Christine Flores; her sisters, Teresa G. Telles and Hortencia Padilla; a nephew; and a niece. She was retired and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Martinez, Maximo C. 85, of El Paso died Monday (March 6, 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 11 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leticia; his sons, Luis Adrian Martinez and Miguel Angel Martinez; two sisters; and 10 nephews. He was retired from Chino Mines of Kennecott Copper Co. and was a longtime El Paso resident. Martinez, Ramona 95, of El Paso died Monday (March 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Graveside service will be at noon today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Leopoldo Martinez and Nabor Martinez; her daughters, Socorro Martinez, Rebecca Cardona, Ernestina Lopez and Mercedes Portillo; and several grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Moreno Elpidia Quintana, 73, of El Paso died Monday (March 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 2:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 3:15 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Survivors include her son, Martin Daniel Moreno; and her grandson, Martin Daniel Moreno II. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Rocha, Maria Marcos 70, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 7, 2000). Visitation 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 San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Nemecio; her son, Daniel Humberto Rocha, Oscar Rocha, Ismael Rocha and Carlos Rocha; her daughters, Delia Molinar, Maria Elena Loran, Blanca Estela Medina, Irma Rivera and Sylvia Gonzales; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Torres, Constantino C. 60, of San Elizario died Monday (March 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elsa Josefina; his sons, Carlos Vasquez and Luis Carlos Torres; his daughters, Patricia Torres, Elsa Torres, Belen Torres, Lorena Torres and Vicki Torres; and 13 grandchildren. He was a shoemaker and lived in San Elizario for 13 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Vega, Jesus 50, of El Paso died Friday (March 3, 2000). Survivors include his son, Jesus Vega Jr.; his daughter, Maria del Carmen Vega; three brothers; and five sisters. He was a laborer and lived in El Paso for 32 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. March 10 2000 Return to top Belk, Bates McFarland a past president and secretary of the El Paso Bar Association, died Thursday (March 9, 2000). He was a lawyer, developer and a Navy veteran. He also was a cofounder of Chelmont State Bank and Sun Towers Hospital. He was 85 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons, Bates M. Belk Jr. and Robert Crowell Belk; his daughters, Libby Doggett and Mary Gaddy; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Crowell. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in St. Clement's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Arriola Raquel of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Virginia Bustillos-Gutierrez and Corina Bustillos; her brothers, Andres Arriola, Ramiro Arriola, Ezequiel Arriola and Salvador Arriola; her sisters, Carolina DeLeon, Florence Stroup and Celia Montellano. She was a medical clerk at Beaumont Army Medical Center and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Herring, Janet 76, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 28, 2000). Memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Bill Herring and Brice Herring; her daughter, Helen Green; her brother, Brice Mantel; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlotte and Brice Mantel; her husband, Henry; and her sister, Faythe Sheehan. She was a surgical nurse, a professional painter and an author. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Inmon, Catherine Mae 52, of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her mother, Marjorie C. Collier; her brother, Lynus Alvin Inmon; and her sister, Elizabeth A. Smith. She was a teacher and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements were by La Paz Funeral Home. Morales, Macaria 81, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 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 10 a.m. Saturday in Corpus Christi Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose C.; her sons, Hector Rubio and Rodrigo Morales; her daughter, Irma Andujo; and her sisters, Escolastica R. Rivas, Refugio R. Ramirez and Josefina R. Lopez. She was preceded in death by her son, Jose Morales. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Nava, Alfonso 71, of Roswell, N.M., died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in Chaparral Apostolic Church, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the same church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Teresa; his sons, Roberto Nava, Alfonso Nava Jr., Issac Nava and David Nava; his daughters, Elizabeth Chavaria, Maria Del Carmel Uribe and Jocabed Salaiz; two brothers; one sister; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a maintenance man and lived in Roswell for 13 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Prieto, Manuela Rodriguez 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be Saturday in the funeral home at a time pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ruben Prieto, Ismael Prieto and Arnoldo Prieto; her daughters, Maria E. Herrera, Theodora Valenzuela, Aurora Ortega, Hilda Grajeda, Dora Santillan and Emma Dominguez; her brother, Dolores Rodriguez; 55 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Pulido, Thomas 70, of Los Angeles, formerly of El Paso, died Dec. 24, 1999. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo; his sons, Thomas Pulido Jr. and Bobby Torres; his daughters, Yolanda Arellano, Patricia Holguin, Sylvia Villasana, Sylvia Valdez, Noemi Pulido, Aurora Pena, Sandra Lucero, and Aidee Martin; five brothers; five sisters; 36 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a garment presser and lived in Los Angeles for eight years. Ragsdale, Pamela Edna of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). Services will be at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Robert G. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Reyes, Cirilo E. 67, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria G.; his daughters, Irene Reyes, Martha Perez, Irma Lujan and Alicia Gardea; his stepdaughters, Maria Esther Puga, Patricia Balridge and Elizabeth Fernandez; his brother, Presciliano Reyes; his sisters, Rosa Alvarado, Lucia Reyes, Isabel Luna and Lupe Reyes; and 14 grandchildren. He was a laborer and lived in El Paso for 32 years. Walker, Terry L. 46, of El Paso died Monday (March 6, 2000). Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Mount Sinai Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Shirley and Bob Goldfarb; her husband, Ross Anthony Vane; her son, Scott Ainsley Vane Walker; her daughter, Sara Gaynor; her brother, Dr. Richard Goldfarb; and her sisters, Janice Crossland and Donna Goldfarb. She owned the pro shop at Tennis West and was a lifetime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Tennis Development Foundation, 6633 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79912, or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Wells, Chris Jeffrey 41, of El Paso died Saturday (March 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Lily and Toney Castillo; his son, Cody Wells; his brother, Mike F. Wells; and his sister, Cathey Prati. He was a mechanic and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Lily Castillo. March 11 2000 Return to top Flores, Juan N. a boiler operator with the civil service at Fort Bliss, died Thursday (March 9, 2000). He was 83 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Flores, a private first class in World War II, served with Army Capt. John Chapin in the 36th Division, Company E. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Disabled American Veterans, Borderland Chapter No. 10, the Boy Scouts of America and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Survivors include his sons, Juan A. Flores, Michael G. Flores and Richard Flores; his daughters Irma Flores Gonzales, Joanne Kuehne, Patricia Carvalho and Rachel Flores; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home and from 7 to 9 p.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Church. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. John A. Abbe, 84, of Santa Teresa died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Services already took place. Survivors include his wife, Eleanora; his sons, Robert J. Abbe and Dennis W. Abbe; his daughter, Pam Kitkoski; one sister; and two grandchildren. He was a retired Army lieutenant colonel. He lived in Santa Teresa for 21 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Benavidez, Catarina 92, of El Paso died Thursday (March 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Enrique Benavidez, Manuel Benavidez, Felix Benavidez and Jose Luis Benavidez; her daughters, Hortencia Benavidez, Margarita Evans, Maria Guadalupe Abeyta, Teresa Lundvall, Millie Mitchell, Julie Kramer, Irene Reynoha and Celia O'Conner; 40 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel; and her daughter, Maria Luisa Rodriguez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Leeds, Lester O. 72, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nitta; his daughters, Patricia Palmquist, Crystal O'Brien and Karen Garza; and three grandchildren. He was a retired merchandise manager and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Pedregon, Elvira 85, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4:30 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 Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Hector Pedregon, Luis Pedregon and Ray Pedregon; her daughters, Ana Mendoza, Alicia Alonzo and and Irene Montoya; two brothers; three sisters; 21 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Prieto, Manuela Rodriguez 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. today in the Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ruben Prieto, Ismael Prieto and Arnoldo Prieto; her daughters, Maria E. Herrera, Theodora Valenzuela, Aurora Ortega, Hilda Grajeda, Dora Santillan and Emma Dominguez; her brother, Dolores Rodriguez; 55 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Silva, Magdalena "Nena" M. 87, of El Paso died Thursday (March 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Henry A.; her daughters, Juanita S. Falvey and Norma Campos; two sisters; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She was a co-founder of New Deal Mercantile furniture store and lived in El Paso for 79 years. Stewart, Neil P. 87, of El Paso died Tuesday (March 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss Center Chapel 1. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; one nephew and four nieces. He was a retired Army colonel and lived in El Paso for 26 years. Varela, Engracia 72, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Victor Hugo Varela, Ruben Rodriguez and Joe Contreras; her daughters, Esperanza McKinnon, Gloria Cervantes and Sonia Vasquez; two brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. March 12 2000 Return to top Fireng, Aldine Louise Lawson who worked in UTEP's geology department museum, died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). She was also the past president of the Rocky Mountain Federation. She was 80 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her sons, Charles L. Fireng III and Dale F. Fireng; her daughter, Charlene Johansen; two brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lloyd Jr. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, followed by a funeral at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Mineral and Gem Society Scholarship Fund. Accaira, Frank V. 79, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon and from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at noon Monday in that funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Lopez; his sons, Leonardo Orozco, Alejandro Orozco, Frank Anthony Accaira and Leo John Accaira; his daughters, Mary Connie Lawrence and Mary E. Markowitch; his sister, Elenor Russo; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was a retired Army staff sergeant and lived in El Paso for 29 years. Arriola Ernesto P., 87, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 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 Santa Teresita Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rosario; his son, Ernesto Arriola Jr.; his sisters, Elodia Meza and Maria Luisa Chacon; and two grandchildren. He was a restaurant owner and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Barrios Sarah, 86, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Sary Short and Margie Fraga; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus, and her son, Wally Barrios. She was a buyer for a furniture store and a longtime El Paso resident. Estrada, Alicia A. 85, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Eduardo F.; her daughter, Sister Ana Maria Cortinas O.S.B.; her sisters, Luz Macias and Leonor Sams; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Eduardo Estrada Jr. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Evans Billy Bob, 58, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ingrid; his daughter, Juanita D. Windham; his brothers, James Evans, Edward Howell, Amos Brown, William Brown and William Evans; his sisters, Shiela Mohammad and Thelma Rouse; and two grandchildren. He was a retired Army command sergeant major and lived in El Paso for 16 years. Martinez, Jesus 59, of Horizon City died Thursday (March 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at noon. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Herminia Herrera; his sons, Francisco Herrera and Oscar Gabriel Herrera; four brothers; and four sisters. He worked in an ice-cream factory and lived in Horizon City for five years. Ortega Christopher, 19, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Survivors include his parents, Brett Ortega and Rita Matz; his sisters, Danielle Ortega, Kathryn Ortega and Victoria Matz; his grandparents, Elmer and Masako Flanagan and Robert and Geraldine Ortega. He was a high-school student and lived in El Paso for two years. Arragements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Parra Ricardo, 87, of El Paso died Thursday (March 9, 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 St. Thomas More Catholic Mission. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Rafael Parra, Oscar Parra and Manuel Parra; his daughters, Bertha Parra, Juana Parra, Irma Parra and Lupe Parra; 31 grandchilren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a construction worker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Sandoval Jesus A., 70, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Wednesday in Powell, Wyo. Survivors include his wife, Isabel J.; his son, Mickey J. Sandoval; his grandson, Sky Sandoval; and his granddaughter, Camilla Sandoval. He was preceded in death by his son, Jesse Sandoval Jr. He owned Sandoval's Used Car Lot and was an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 26 years. Winn Gladys M., 85, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Westlawn Cemetery in Del Rio, Texas. Survivors include her sons, Jim Winn and John Winn; her daughter, Barbara Mangum; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam. She was a homemaker. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. March 13 2000 Return to top Hernandez, Estela V. a retired contact representative for the Immigration and Naturalization Service, died Saturday (March 11, 2000). She was 79 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her husband, Arthur; her son, Ruben Hernandez; her daughters, Estella Murga, Rebecca Villegas, Sylvia Hernandez, Virginia Hernandez, Isabel Hernandez and Odilia H. Torres; her sisters, Elisa V. Espinoza and Emma V. Muņoz; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 p.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Accaira Frank V., 79, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, followed by his funeral at noon. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Lopez; his sons, Leonardo Orozco, Alejandro Orozco, Frank Anthony Accaira and Leo John Accaira; his daughters, Mary Connie Lawrence and Mary E. Markowitch; his sister, Elenor Russo; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was a retired Army staff sergeant and lived in El Paso for 29 years. Bianchi, Vivian Roy 76, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with times pending. Burial will be in the same cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Edward Michael Bianchi and Patrick Stephen Bianchi; her daughter, Helen Lucile Haggard; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward. She was a housewife and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Castillo Carolina, 55, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 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 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Andrea Diaz and Jessica Castillo; one brother; three sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Flores, Consuelo 76, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Graveside services are pending. She was preceded in death by her mother, Candelaria Flores. She was a cook and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Hageman, Dorothy Inez 89, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include her husband, William F.; her sons, William F. Hageman III and David Hageman; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a retired organist and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Johns Tara of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, David Johns; her daughters, Xenii Nielsen, Susan Clary and Joy Davis; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C., and her daughter, Dana Johns. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 48 years. Keyser Guadalupe S., 80, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Church with times pending. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ernest; her sons, Andres Salcido and Maximo Salcido; her daughter, Amelia Gilliland; her sisters, Antonia Campos and Amelia Torres; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a seamstress with Civil Service and a lifelong El Paso resident. Moreno, Maria Eva 75, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Moreno, Cristobal Gonzalez, Jacobo Moreno, Raymundo Moreno, Jesus Moreno, Mario Moreno and Mauro Espinoza; her daughters, Ana Maria Zamora, Maria Del Carmen Gamboa, Consuelo Vargas and Elvira Navarrete; one brother; three sisters; and 49 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Van Reet Leo, 82, of El Paso died Wednesday (March 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Inis Van; his sons, Leo Van Reet, Jon Van Reet, Edward Van Reet and Keith Van Reet; his daughter, Sandra Blystone; his sisters, Elza Liss and Hope Van Reet; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Richard Van Reet, and his daughter, Kelly Ann Van Reet. He worked in purchase and supply for the Army and was a veteran of World War II and Korea. He lived in El Paso for 37 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Olivas, Martha R. 60, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 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 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Heriberto Olivas, Andres Olivas, Manuel Olivas and Jose Carlos Olivas; her daughter, Martha (Isela) Jacquez; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a packer for Helen of Troy and a lifelong El Paso resident. March 14 2000 Return to top Wilson, Clifford M. a retired postal service worker and an Army veteran, died Sunday (March 12, 2000). He was 79 and lived in El Paso for 43 years. Survivors include his wife, Maxine; his sons, Charles R. Wilson and Martin Wilson; and three sisters. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Robertson County, Tenn. Baker, Elizabeth Anne 64, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Memorial Mass will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday in St. Matthew Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Neil C.; her sons, Michael Baker and Chris Baker; her daughters, Betsy Smagacz and Julie Anne Hickam; one sister; three brothers; and one granddaughter. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Beachler Pauline Annie, 95, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Survivors include her son, Guy F. Beachler; her daughter, Dorothy Roark; and her sister, Nannielou Rice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy W. She was a teacher and lived in El Paso for 5 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Flores, Consuelo 76, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 1:30 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her mother, Candelaria Flores. She was a cook and a lifelong El Paso resident. Foix, Eloisa V. 95, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the church. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Louis M. Foix Jr. and Benjamin A. Foix Sr.; her daughters, Eloise F. Ginithan, Norma F. Robledo and Martha A. Foix; 25 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Gutierrez Jose Jr., infant son of Jose Gutierrez Sr. and Cristina Galindo, died Thursday (March 9, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include one brother and one sister. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Hernandez, Estela V. 79, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Survivors include her husband, Arturo; her son, Ruben Hernandez; her daughters, Estela Murga, Rebecca Villegas, Sylvia Hernandez, Gina Hernandez, Isabel Hernandez and Odilia H. Torres; her sisters, Elisa V. Espinoza and Emma V. Muņoz; and six grandchildren. She was a retired contact representative for the Immigration and Naturalization Service and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas, 79902. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Holbrook, Franklin M. 58, of El Paso died Saturday (March 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Marlene; his children, Dawn Laws, Jennifer Holbrook, Rhonda Shipley, Michael Norris, Karen Barnhart, Kathy McKinney, Pam Heitz, Jaime Armstrong and Kim Batemon; seven sisters; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Keyser, Guadalupe S. 80, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ernest; her sons, Andres Salcido and Maximo Salcido; her daughter, Amelia Gilliland; her sisters, Antonia Campos and Amelia Torres; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a seamstress with the civil service and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Medina, Maria H. 89, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 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 1 p.m. Wednesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors her daughter, Aurora Aguilar; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose M. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Salazar, Rafaela 75, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 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. Wednesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ramon Salazar and Pablo Salazar; her sister, Teresa Navarrete; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Sandoval, Joseph Eugene 74, of El Paso died Friday (March 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Virginia E.; his sons, Joseph Eugene Sandoval Jr., Felix Francisco Sandoval and Frank Sandoval; his daughters, Manuelita Sandoval and Barbara Sandoval; three brothers; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was self-employed and an Army veteran. Tremenheere, Edna Cecilia 82, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Gordon Tremenheere and Kenneth Tremenheere; her daughters, Colleen Rebeiro and Maureen Morris; and nine grandchildren. She was a teacher and a longtime El Paso resident. Williams, Geraldine Ezelle 77, of El Paso died Sunday (March 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Slay Skov; her grandsons, William Kent Skov and Robert Scott Scov; and two great-grandchildren. She was a retired office manager and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Foundation or La Mariposa Hospice.