El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, April 8-14, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ April 8 2000 Hahn, Leon Joseph who worked in law enforcement for many years with the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission for 25 years, died Tuesday (April 4, 2000). He also was a WWII Navy veteran. He was 79 and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Gladys "Kelly" O.; his stepsons, Harold L. Kelly and Bill Dale Kelly; and his sisters, Anna Adams and Virginia Hill. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Jo Carmona; one brother; and three sisters. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Barazza, Teresa M. 70, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 4, 2000). Rosary will be at 2 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, where memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her son, Joe J. Barraza; her daughters, Martha Dieppa, Judy Crisera, Patricia Grado, Teresa Taylor and Christina Miles; her brother, Mike Telles; her sister, Margarita Galaviz; and 16 grandchildren. She was a cashier and lived in El Paso for 33 years. Beckett, Terry Derl 62, of El Paso died recently. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine, Texas. Survivors include her mother, Beatrice Beckett; her daughter, Barbi Beckett; her son, Terry Alan Beckett; her sister, Betty Jo Harrell; and her granddaughter, Justine Joy Beckett. She was a geodesist and retired from White Sands Missile Range after 20 years. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Cano, Manuel H. 61, of El Paso died Friday (April 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Benigna; his sons, Blas M. Cano, Ramon Cano, Martin Cano, Manuel Cano, Juan Cano, Onesimo Nevarez, Adrian Nevarez and Roberto Nevarez; his daughters, Patricia Cano, Dolores Cano, Leticia Cano, Patricia Perdoza and Micaela Nevarez; two brothers; two sisters; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was the owner of Early Bird Concrete Construction Co. and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Chavira, Jose 52, of El Paso died Sunday (April 2, 2000). A private memorial service for family and close friends only will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Cora; his son, Alan Jose Chavira; his stepdaughter, Wendy Wood; his father, Jose Chavira; his brother, Rogelio Chavira; and his sister, Elvia Camacho. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elvia Chavira. He worked as a consultant for the Environmental Safety and Health Department for Team Staff and was an Air Force veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Garcia, Beatrice Vera 92, of El Paso died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Thomas S. Garcia; her daughter, Beatrice Guerrero; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She retired as a nurse's aide from Providence Memorial Hospital. She lived in El Paso for 85 years. Moore, W. Bion 93, of El Paso died Friday (April 7, 2000). Funeral services will be in Hiawatha, Kan. Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen Parrish; his son, Arthur B. Moore; and his grandchildren, Christine Parrish, David Parrish, Caroline Moore and Kevin Moore. He was an economist civil engineer and an avid golfer. He lived in El Paso for 26 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Tarango, Ramon G. 84, of El Paso died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe Tarango; his sons, Ramon Tarango Jr. and Julian Tarango; his daughter, Dolores Wolfe; his brother, Augustin Tarango; his sister, Eduvijes Corona; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Manuelita Tarango and Martha Tarango. He was a boiler engineer for civil service and a Marine Corps veteran. He lived in El Paso for 79 years. Villarreal, Isabel 71, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 5, 2000). A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday in Grace United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alfredo E.; her sons, Samuel Villarreal, Victor Villarreal and Fred Villarreal; her daughter, Patricia Bulos; her brothers, Alfredo Valdez and David Valdez; her sisters, Luz Gallardo, Martha Villarreal, Guadalupe Enriquez, Bertha Cisneros and Julieta Fernandez; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 49 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. April 9 2000 Return to top Kozak, Andrew Crossman a retired restaurant manager and an Army veteran, died Saturday (April 8, 2000). He was 40 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his father, Milan Kozak; his brothers, Steve Kozak, Michael Kozak and Anthony Kozak; his sisters, Katherine Dirk and Lisa Jumper; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Kozak. A private burial will take place later. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Alvarado, Fidel O. 47, of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in San Martin de Porras, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his mother, Maria de Jesus Alvarado; his wife, Yolanda; his sons, Marcos Hidalgo and Miguel Hidalgo; his brothers, Mario Alvarado, Claudio Alvarado Jr. and Julian Alvarado; and his sisters, Esperanza Quintero, Concha Medina, Estella Lara and Maria Aguirre. He was a custodian at Sunland Middle School and previously worked for 17 years at Border Steel. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home. Arenivar, Pablo S. 96, of El Paso died Thursday (April 6, 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 Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Manuela P.; his sons, Pablo Arenivar Jr., Francisco Arenivar, Ricardo Arenivar, Gilberto Arenivar and Roberto Arenivar; his daughters, Isabel A. Ortiz, Rosa Rodriguez, Aurora Arenivar and Irene A. Huerta; 44 grandchildren; and 85 great-grandchildren. He worked for Hugh McMillan and was an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 83 years. Beckett, Terry Derl 62, of El Paso died recently. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine. Survivors include his mother, Beatrice Beckett; his daughter, Barbi Beckett; his son, Terry Alan Beckett; his sister, Betty Jo Harrell; and his granddaughter, Justine Joy Beckett. He was a geodesist and retired from White Sands Missile Range after 20 years. He was also the president of the El Paso Border Chorders and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Delgado, Amelia A. 82, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 5, 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 Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel R.; her sons, Ralph Delgado, Ricardo I. Delgado and Federico M. Delgado; her daughters, Maria Aurora "Rory" Magliano, Aida T. Gonzalez, Amelia "Mae" Urbina and Sylvia A. Delgado; three sisters; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Perez, Roberto 66, of El Paso died Friday (April 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria del Refugio; his son, Roberto Perez Jr.; his daughters, Linda Trevińo, Nancy Reyes and Corina Perez; two brothers; two sisters; and four grandchildren. He was a carpenter and lived in El Paso for 9 years. April 10 2000 Return to top Roberts, Cecil Pelling a retired mechanical engineer and artist, died Sunday (April 9, 2000). He also was a World War II veteran. He designed capping machines and wrote a book, "Metaphysics." Four of his oil paintings are in the El Paso International Museum of Art on Montana. He was 87 and lived in El Paso 13 years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; his daughters, Pamela Vale Roberts and Heather Vale Roberts McMurray; and his brother, Rodney Stanley Dallas Roberts. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Contributions may be to the El Paso Archaeological Society or to the Wilderness Park Museum. Castillo, Dominga B. 105, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Tony Castillo, Henry Castillo and Albert Castillo; her daughters, Linda Cisneros, Dominga Meza, Virginia Aranda and Yolanda Nelson; three sisters; 35 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Toney Sr.; and her daughters, Trini Chavarria, Carmen Miller and Mary Castillo. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Chavez, Krystalee Dianne 1, daughter of Roman and Luz Chavez, died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in the church. Time of burial is pending. Survivors also include her grandparents, Ramona and Javier Ponce and Gloria and Manuel Chavez; and her brother, Roman Chavez Jr. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Guevara, Rita 67, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in San Felipe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Cristobal; her sons, Francisco Guevara, Guadalupe Guevara, Cristobal Guevara Jr. and Martin Guevara; her daughters, Paula Jacquez, Irma Guevara, Emma Livas, Rosa Guevara, Rebecca Flores and Rita Guevara; three brothers; one sister; 39 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Tomas Guevara and Enrique Guevara. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso two years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Gutierrez Jr., Miguel Angel 41, of El Paso died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe R.; his sons, Albert Vasquez, Miguel Angel Gutierrez II, Shawn Gutierrez and Christian Gutierrez; his daughter, Marissa Gutierrez Baca; his parents, Miguel Angel Gutierrez and Maria A. Holguin; two sisters; and a granddaughter. He was a nurse's aide and a lifelong El Paso resident. Nanez, Mericia 53, of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday; time is pending. Burial will be private. Survivors include her mother, Maria O. Nanez; her brothers, Jose Luis Nanez and Everardo Nanez Jr.; and her sisters, Amelia Rios, Hilda Ordonez, Olga Rosas, Olivia Pence and Sylvia Meza. She was a telephone operator and a longtime El Paso resident. Yanez, Sun Cha 57, of El Paso died Friday (April 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Felipe Yanez, and her brother, Lee Il Ha. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso 19 years. April 11 2000 Return to top Allen, Julian B. a lawyer and former chairman of the Executive Committee for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Allen graduated from Cleveland State University's Marshal College of Law. Hewas appointed to the Board of Law Examiners for the state of Indiana and wasadmitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was also an Armyveteran. He was 69 and lived in Anthony for 7 years. Survivors include his wife, Magdalene; his sons, Julian B. Allen III,William Allen, George Allen, Robert Allen and Jeffrey Allen; his daughters,Courtney Allen, Lisa Allen and Lauren Allen; and seven grandchildren. He waspreceded in death by his son, Anthony. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler,with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in St.Luke's Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Episcopal Memorial Outreach and the Always Caring Patient Home Care PatientFund. Chavez, Lazara M. 76, of Fabens died Thursday (April 6, 2000). Visitation will be from2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in OurLady of Guadalupe Church-Fabens. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday inthe church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors includeher sons, Pedro Chavez Jr., Ernesto Chavez, Robert Chavez, Joe Chavez, SammyChavez, Santos Chavez and Michael Chavez; her daughters, Petra Chavez, LorenzaGonzalez, Martha Chavez, Gracie Sierra, Gloria Chavez and Rebecca Pacheco; onesister; 40 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. He lived in Fabens for 70 years. Cisneros, Juanita L. 91, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000).Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today in Christ the Savior Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m.Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be inEvergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Catalina Ramirez,Ernesto Cisneros, Maria Carrasco, Miguel Cisneros Jr., Juan Cisneros; 18grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; andnumerous other relatives.She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel;her son, Jose; her daughters, Maria and Genoveva; and one granddaughter. Shewas a homemaker and lived in El Paso for more than 50 years. Arrangements areby Kaster-Maxon Funeral Home. Fernandez, Andres 11, of El Paso died Monday (April 10, 2000). Visitation will be from8 to 8:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 9 a.m. inSt. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in the church.Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jesusand Araceli Fernandez; and his sisters, Berenice Fernandez and VianeyFernandez. He was a student and lived in El Paso for two years. Herrera, Alta Gracia O. 72, of Bayard, N.M. died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m.FuneralMass will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Cathedral.Burial will bein Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Julio P.; threebrothers; and five sisters. She was a homemaker and lived in Bayard for 40years. de Llamas, Beatriz Chairez 90, of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Services will be heldin Mexico. Survivors include her sons, Leonardo Llamas and Omar Llamas; herdaughter, Beatriz Portillo; 24 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Shewas preceded in death by her husband, Rafael; and her son, Rafael Llamas. Shewas a homemaker and lived in El Paso for six years. Arrangements are by SunsetFuneral Home-Hondo Pass. Maul Jr., Hector 2, son of Hector Maul Sr. and Leticia Vicentainer died Saturday(April 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. today in HillcrestFuneral Home, with funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.Survivors include his grandparents, Sergio Maul and Berta Maul, and EdmundoRamos and Sylvia Ramos. Nanez, Mericia 53, of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 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 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burialwill be private. Survivors include her mother, Maria O. Yanez; her brothers,Jose Luis Nanez, Everardo Nanez Jr. and her sisters, Amelia Rios, HildaOrdonez, Olga Rosas, Olivia Pence and Sylvia Meza. She was a telephoneoperator and a longtime El Paso resident. Rios, Maria 92, of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with graveside service at 11a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, RogelioRios; her brother Cirilo Ramirez; her sisters, Dominga Carbajal and SoledadHernandez; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was precededin death by her husband, Salvador C. She was a homemaker and a lifelong ElPaso resident. Santos, Lorenzo 90, of El Paso died Monday (April 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m.Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Leonor Barragan and Julie Solis; his sister, Maria Trillo; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was a salesman and a Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 75 years. Santos, Ramon 80, of El Paso died Monday (April 10, 2000). Visitation will be fro m5 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will bein Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Paula; his sons, RamonSantos Jr., Arturo Santos, Hector Santos and Fernando Santos; his daughters,Marisela Santos and Gloria Santos; one sister; 11 grandchildren; and twogreat-grandchildren. He was a farmworker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Scott, John Nellson 85, of El Paso died Friday (April 7, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Church-Canutillo. Survivors include his wife,Agnes; his sons, John Nellson Scott Jr., Christopher Lee Scott and Kevin MarkScott; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a restaurantowner and lived in El Paso for 14 years. Arrangements are by La Paz FuneralHome. Tinajero, Felipa S. 93, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral willbe at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Guadalupe Estrada and Jose M. Tinajero; her daughters, Magdalena Mendivil and Lucy Reyes; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Villanueva, Maria "Chole" of El Paso died Saturday (April 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Ladyof Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday inthe church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include herhusband, Miguel C.; his daughters, Rita Villanueva and Rachel V. Torres; hermother, Antonia P. Yrigoyen; and one sister. She was a vital statistic clerk and a lifelong El Paso resident. April 12 2000 Return to top Perez, Miriam the former force manager for Civil Service at White Sands Missile Range, died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). She was 67 and lived in El Paso for 47 years. Survivors include her daughters, Diane Ainsworth, Rachelle Duran and Rosie Perez; her sons, Eddy Baily, Andy Baily, Willie Baily, Johnny Baily and James Baily; her brother, Take Nakaza; her sisters, Gracie Nakamura and Jean Tamayaki; and nine grandchildren. Private services will be held. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Baker, Melton Wayne 70, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss Center Chapel No. 1. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; his son, Timothy Wayne Baker; his daughter, Cheryl Lynne Baker-Crocker; and his grandchildren, William Wayne Baker and Christine Lynne Baker. He was an Army retiree and lived in El Paso for 28 years. Cisneros, Estela R. 78, of El Paso died Monday (April 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in La Hermosa Church in Canutillo. Prayer service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the same church. A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Memory Gardens of the Valley, followed by burial. Survivors include her husband, Juan; her sons, David Cisneros, Marcelo Cisneros, Hipolito Cisneros, Jesus Cisneros and Daniel Cisneros; her daughters, Irene Garcia and Octaviana Hernandez; 34 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was a school cafeteria cook and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Harper, John H. 80, of Culberson County died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Marfa Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 8:30 p.m. today in Van Horn Funeral Home. Survivors include his sons, John C. Harper, James S. Harper and Joe R. Harper; his daughter, Sarah Elaine Elder; his brother, Ted Harper; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in . by his wife, Peggy Colquitt. He was an Army Air Corps veteran and worked as a rancher for 60 years. He was a longtime Culberson County resident. Heer, Mary-Angela Hughes 93, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Honoria Mims; her brother, Nicholas Hughes; her sister, Honoria Hughes; and her grandchildren, Nicholas Mims, Elizabeth Mims and Anne Hastings Mims. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Goodwyn Nixon, and her son, George Coleman Nixon Heer. She was a realtor and lived in El Paso for 37 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the UTEP Library or a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Moncada, Carlos 73, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Carlos Moncada Jr. and Mario Moncada; his daughters, Laura Zepeda and Concepcion Irene Gordy; one brother; one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a business enterpriser and a longtime El Paso resident. Sanchez, Hipolita 64, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, followed by rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the same church. Survivors include her husband, Jose Maria; her sons, Gregorio Sanchez, Jose M. Sanchez and Ruben Sanchez; her daughter, Antonia Augustain; her brothers, Jesus Valdez and Jose Santiago Valdez; her sisters, Serapia Sierra, Porfiria Gonzales and Teresa Anaya; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Santiago Valdez and Maria Cruz Macias, and her son, Pedro Sanchez. She was an operator for Tony Lama Boot Company and lived in El Paso for 38 years. Scott, John Nellson 85, of El Paso, formerly of Canutillo, died Friday (April 7, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Church in Canutillo. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; his sons, John Nellson Scott Jr., Christopher Lee Scott and Kevin Mark Scott; his daughter, Anne Barbara Menell; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a restaurant owner and lived in El Paso for 14 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Surratt, Gail Spear of Fabens died Monday (April 10, 2000). Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances; his sons, David Surratt, Alan Surratt and Michael Surratt; his daughter, Lisa Marie Davee; his sister, Patricia Surratt Baker; and nine grandchildren. He was a farmer and a lifelong Fabens resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association or to the American Heart Association. Valles, Maria A. 78, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her husband, Antonio; her daughter, Delta Valles; her son, Josue Valles; her brothers, Carlos Acosta and Salvador Acosta; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. April 13 2000 Return to top Burleson, Walter Albert who worked as a brakeman and conductor for the Santa Fe Railroad, died Wednesday (April 12, 2000). He also was an Army and Navy veteran. He was 77 and lived in El Paso for 41 years. Survivors include his wife, Leora Francis; his son, Raymond Anthony Burleson; his daughter, Tresa Trumbla; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Bustamante, Juan A. 71, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 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. Friday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alicia; his sons, Juan Manuel Bustamante and James Edward Bustamante; his daughter, Minnie Filak; his brother, Manuel Bustamante; his sisters, Esperanza Treviz and Lorenza Tellez; and six grandchildren. He was a retired auto shop owner and a Navy veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Escobar, Jesus 77, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria De Los Angeles; his sons, Hector Escobar, Heriberto Escobar, Juan Manuel Escobar, Reyes Escobar, Jose Luis Escobar, Horacio Escobar, Baltazar Escobar and Jesus Escobar Jr.; his daughters, Socorro Escobar, Elizabeth Escobar and Noemi Escobar; five brothers; 24 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was a gardener and lived in El Paso for 13 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Ibarra, Maria Francisca 94, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Rosary will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the same funeral home, followed by a scripture service at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Maria Barragan and Elvira Ruiz; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Ismael Velasco. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Ledgerwood, Ruth S. 95, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughters, Ann L. Bredeson and Carolyn J. Schroeder; her sister, Jeanne Tschirgi; three nephews; three nieces; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wyatt. She was a teacher in Greenfield, Iowa, and lived in El Paso for 36 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Natividad, Alejandro Cesar 46, of El Paso died Sunday (April 9, 2000). Services have taken place. Burial was in Evergreen East Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Hortencia Natividad, and his brother, Carlos Enrique Natividad. He was a buyer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements were by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Perez, Agustin 78, of El Paso died Monday (April 10, 2000). Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Zion Lutheran Church, followed by a prayer service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Eloisa; his son, Jose Dominguez; his daughters, Norma Simental, Loraine Dominguez and Julia Duke; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a farmer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Portillo, Rosa 67, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Hipolito; her sons, Ernesto Portillo and Elias Portillo; her daughter, Maria Del Carmen Faucette; her brothers, Ruben Nevarez and Guillermo Nevarez; her sisters, Dolores Nevarez and Margarita Nevarez; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Turrentine, Louise 94, of Alamogordo and formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Robert E. Turrentine; her daughter Florence Leishman; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. She was a retired elementary school teacher and lived in Alamogordo for seven years and in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by Kaxter-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Weaver, Elizabeth Cooley 86, of El Paso, died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Anne Angle; her son, James C. Weaver Jr; her sister, Louise Wilkey; her brother, Mahlon Cooley; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. She was a secretary-treasurer for Weaver Glass Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. April 14 2000 Return to top Holmes, Latina Tashá The funeral for Latina Tashá Holmes, a dancer and Andress High School graduate who was found slain in her apartment last Saturday (April 8), will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in McCombs Baptist Church. She was involved in sports, including track and basketball. She was 21 and lived in El Paso for 12 years. Survivors include her parents, Plez Anthony Holmes Sr. and Dianne Anderson; her brothers, Everett Francis Holmes and Plez Anthony Holmes Jr.; her grandfather, Otis Lee Anderson Jr.; her grandmother, Katherine Holmes; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, David Holmes, and her grandmother, Nelda Anderson. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home-Northeast. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Anchondo, Ernesto 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Concepcion M.; his sons, Jesus E. Anchondo, Luis A. Anchondo and Gilberto Anchondo; his sister, Guadalupe Velasquez; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He worked for Hidrogas Juárez and was a longtime El Paso resident. Fraire-Lopez, Raquel P. 93, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 12, 2000). 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 a.m. Saturday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio Fraire, Armando Fraire, Efren Fraire and Salvador Fraire; her daughters, Estela Garcia, Ofelia Rose and Guadalupe Mancera; 37 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rutilio Fraire and Raymond Lopez, and her sons, Humberto Fraire and Jaime Fraire. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Hernandez, Lorenzo 67, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 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 Felipe De Jesus. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bernarda P.; his sons, Lorenzo Hernandez Jr., Ricardo Hernandez, Hector Hernandez and Manuel Hernandez; his daughters, Sylvia Gallegos, Luz Elena Hernandez, Patricia Casas, Maria Magdalena Terrazas and Ida Minerva Hernandez; his brother, Jose Hernandez; his sister, Luz Guevara; 25 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a roofer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Hooker, Thelma 85, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 12, 2000). A funeral will be Saturday in Miller Funeral Home in Metropolis, Ill., followed by burial in Bell Cemetery in Brookport, Ill. Survivors include her sons, Richard Hooker and Doyne Hooker; her sisters, Arietta Warren, Elberta Coyatte and Dorothy Elkins; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis, and two brothers. She worked for 20 years at Bear Brand Hosiery Co. She lived in El Paso for four years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Jurecky, Elizabeth 97, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Services will be in Highland, Ind. She is survived by her son, Stephen G. Jurecky III; her grandson, Stephen G. Jurecky IV; and two great-grandchildren. She was a ship chandler and lived in El Paso for seven years. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Community Foundation, P.O. Box 272, El Paso, TX 79943. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Morales Sr., Alfonso 70, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in San Martin De Porres. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Petra; his sons, Alfonso Morales Jr., Guillermo Morales, Guadalupe Morales, Eduardo Morales and Antonio Morales; and his daughters, Celia Gonzalez, Raquel Pulido, Alicia Sanchez, Virginia Morales, Gloria Ramirez and Irma Marquez. He was a custodian and a longtime El Paso resident. Razo, Maria Cruz 85, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation and a prayer service will be from 2 to 3 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Survivors include her daughters, Esther Escobar, Norma Ortiz, Obdulia Dowel and Lourdes Watson; and her brother, Antonio Acosta. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident.