El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, April 15-22, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ April 15 2000 Spence, Nelson O. 82 who worked for U.S. Customs for 25 years and had been an Army sergeant, died Wednesday (April 12, 2000). He was also an author and a volunteer reader in the El Paso Independent School District. He was 82. Survivors include his wife, Fay; his sons, Michael Spence and Patrick Spence; his daughter, Susan Spence; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Spence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. De La O, Benita 89, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Luciano De La O and Pedro De La O; her daughters, Rosa Ortega and Santos Moreno; 17 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was a custodian and a longtime El Paso resident. Crabtree, Kenneth L. 72, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Lucille Moorehead; his wife, Susie; his daughter, Kathlene Wright; two brothers; one sister; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a missile monitor and an Army and Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 41 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Whitaker, J.L. 76, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha E.; his sons, Armando Torres, Wiley Whitaker, Dennis Whitaker and Craig Whitaker; his daughter, Therese Johnson; and seven grandchildren. He was a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and had earlier served in the Army. He lived in El Paso for 75 years. April 16 2000 Return to top Garcia, Jesus A. an employee of the El Paso Independent School District and a former professor at the El Paso Community College and New Mexico Highlands University, died Friday (April 14, 2000). He was 54 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughter, Ezabelle Garcia, and his parents Antonia and Refugio Garcia. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be Monday at a place and and time pending. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Chavez, Luz G. 83, 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 noon Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Mike Chavez and Roberto Chavez; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; and one sister. Chavez was a retired supervisor for Levi Strauss and a lifelong El Paso resident. Duran, Virginia 79, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 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 La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Arturo Duran, Samuel Duran Jr., Mario Duran, Rene Duran and Joe Duran; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three sisters. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 55 years. Elliott, Collin Francis 85, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Vernell G. Elliott; his sons, Jerry C. Elliott and Spencer H. Elliott; his daughter, Brenda Fae Barber; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters. He was an electrician for Southern Pacific Railroad and a Navy veteran. He was a resident of El Paso for 48 years. Ervin Sr., Raymond E. 61, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Socorro Ervin; his sons, Raymond E. Ervin Jr., Robert L. Curtis and Perry L. Curtis; his daughter, Effie Jo Ervin; one brother; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He was a tack salesman and a resident of El Paso for 20 years. Gomez, Francisca H. 58, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include her husband, Modesto; her son, Angel Heredia; her daughter, Sylvia Frias; three brothers; three sisters; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Jones, Angalee 28, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Survivors include her daughters, Sarah Elaine Luna, Annika Laura Luna and Iylish Alexis Lee Furlow; her parents, Laura Lee and Milton Wayne Jones; and her brother, Milton Wayne Jones Jr. She was a nursing assistant and a longtime El Paso resident. Matta, Daniel T. 82, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 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 Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his sons, Daniel Matta Jr. and David Matta; three grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters. He was a retired employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad and Rudolph Chevrolet. He was an Army veteran and a resident of El Paso for 60 years. Montenegro, Erick I. 12, of Vinton died Friday (April 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Luz Montenegro and Margarito Gandara; his brother, Salvado Montenegro Jr.; his sister, Indira Montenegro; his grandmother; Raquel Rios. He was a student and a resident of Vinton for two years. Prewett, Clarence Lorel 78, of Medford, Ore., died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Michael Prewett and George Prewett; and his daughter, Karen Prewett; two grandchildren; one sister; two nieces and three nephews. He was a retired lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy. Ritchley, John H. 87, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). A memorial service will be Tuesday at a time and place pending. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beatrice; his son, David Ritchley; his daughters, Betty Ritchley, Patricia Ann Multhauf and Yolanda Walker; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a survivor of the Bataan Death March. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Rodriguez, Gabriela 33, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel funeral home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in St. Patrick's with time pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan Carlos; her daughters, Andrea Rodriguez and Veronica Rodriguez; her parents, Salvador and Anita Diego; one brother; and one sister. She was a federal public defender and a resident of El Paso for six years. Saenz, Leandro 80, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 5:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Maria L. Olivan, Frances Aniles, Guadalupe Martin Del Campo and Gloria Villegas; 15 randchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers; one sister. He was a foreman for Los Lazos Canyon Ranch and a longtime El Paso resident. April 17 2000 Return to top Ritchley, John H. a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, died Friday (April 14, 2000). He was 87 and a lifelong El Paso resident. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea and was a survivor of the Bataan Death March. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary Beatrice; his son, David Ritchley; his daughters, Betty Ritchley, Patricia Ann Multhauf and Yolanda Walker; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Chavira, Jesus Maria 76, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, with rosary at 6 p.m., in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Irene B.; his sons Gabriel Chavira, Eliazar Chavira, Martin Chavira, Jaime Chavira, Jesus Mario Chavira, Sergio Chavira, Daniel Chavira and Javier Chavira; his daughters, Carmen Chavira, Irma Irene Chavira, Elia Isela Chavira and Juana Lidia Chavira; 33 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and a longtime El Paso resident. San Cristobal, Adrian 55, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Templo Alpha y Omega. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Linda; his son, Adrian San Cristobal Jr.; his daughter, Linda M. San Cristobal; five grandchildren; and one brother. He worked as a maintenance employee for Phelps Dodge Refining Corp. and lived in El Paso 25 years. Enriquez, Juan F. 32, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Light Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Norma Enriquez; his daughter, Miriam Elizabeth Enriquez; two brothers; and six sisters. He was a detective for the El Paso Police Department and a lifelong El Paso resident. Holguin, Sebastian infant son of Alex Holguin and Margie Flores of El Paso, died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Graveside service will be Tuesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley; time is pending. Survivors also include his brother, Mark Anthony Holguin; his sister, Alexis Holguin; his paternal grandparents, Olga and Alex Holguin; and his maternal grandparents, Soledad and Hector Flores. Van Kueren, Arthur F. 68, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral service will be in Martin Funeral Home Chapel; time and date are pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Tome; his daughters, Karen A. Hogan and Helen B. Berrier; and two grandchildren. He was an accountant and longtime El Paso resident. April 18 2000 Return to top Rincon, Alfred "Bernie" Bernard a disc jockey and bartender, died Saturday (April 15, 2000). He was 24 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his companion, Erica Avila; his son, Ishmael Rincon; his parents, Alfredo and Gloria Rincon; and his brother, Abel Duque. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with prayer service at 8 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Calvary Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Andrews, Tommy M. 60, of El Paso and Chaparral died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Cryptside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Chapel Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his children, Kim Jobe, Rhonda Hunter, Sonya Valdespino and Shannon Solem; two brothers; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He worked for Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course and lived in El Paso and Chaparral for 38 years. Cadena, Gustavo Herrera 89, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Harding Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Gus A. Cadena, Elmer Cadena, Jimmy Cadena, Carlos Cadena and Michael Cadena; one brother; two sisters; and 15 grandchildren. He was a retired mechanic and an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso veteran. Christenson, Fred J. 72, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Douglas W. Christenson, Dennis R. Christenson and David A. Christenson; his daughter, Kimberly A. Christenson; one sister; and four grandchildren. He was a retired executive from the Buick Motor Division of General Motors and a World War II Navy veteran. Devora, Luis R. 42, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Mission Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Anthony. Survivors include his wife, Leticia; his mother, Aida P. Devora; his sons, Rogelio Devora, Fernando Devora and Luis Ramon Devora; and eight sisters. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jose Humberto Devora. He was a machine operator and a lifelong El Paso resident. Galindo, Antonio 87, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Rosary will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Memorial Mass will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Parroqia El Señor De La Misericordia in Juárez. Survivors include his son, Francisco Antonio Galindo; his daughters, Emma R. Galindo and Lydia Galindo; three brothers; two sisters; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Feliza. He was a public servant for Mexican Customs. Hernandez, Rosendo J. 70, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julia; his sons, Ross J. Hernandez II and Carlos "Baba" Hernandez; his daughters, Patricia Arellano and Laurie Chavira; five brothers; three sisters; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was retired from the Texas Highway Department and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Holguin, Adan S. 56, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Scripture service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Ruben Holguin, Ramon David Holguin, Ivan Holguin, Adan Holguin Jr., Robert Holguin and Carlos Zacarias; his daughter, Sylvia Noemi Scott; three brothers; one sister; and many grandchildren. He was a heavy-equipment operator and a longtime El Paso resident. Jones, Angalee 28, of El Paso died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include her daughters, Sarah Elaine Luna, Annika Laura Luna and Iylish Alexis Lee Furlow; her parents, Milton Wayne Jones and Laura Lee Jones; two grandparents; and one brother. She was a nursing assistant and a former resident of Tennessee and Michigan. MacCardle, Barry T. 60, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda; his sons, Keith Clayton MacCardle and Matthew Miguel MacCardle; his daughters, Kelly Christine Stradomski, Jennifer Carol Campbell, Marcia Marie MacCardle and Monica Michelle MacCardle; two brothers; and six grandchildren. He was an accountant and a Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 20 years. McIntyre, Sister Ignatius "Agnes" 95, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Nazareth Hall. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Francis Carter, Sister Angeline McIntyre and Sister Rose Anthony McIntyre. She was a teacher and would have celebrated her 75th anniversary as a nun next week. Memorial contributions may be made to Loretto Academy Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Mendoza Jr., Manuel 57, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria de Jesus; his sons, Manuel Mendoza III and Sergio Mendoza; his daughters, Monica Mendoza Garcia, Cecilia Mendoza Dominguez and Dora Mendoza; two brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a construction worker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Moreno, Delia Dolores 58, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 2 p.m. and funeral at 2:30 p.m., in St. Anthony Church in Anthony, N.M. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Alicia Moreno; her brother, Arturo Moreno Jr.; and her sisters, Marcia Barraza, Beatrice Vargas, Rosemary Rodriguez, Maria Teresa Kampa and Yolanda Moreno. She was a volunteer for the Anthony Housing Authority. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Ortega, Lupe S. 73, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Michael A. Ortega; her daughters, Gloria S. Ortega, Aurora S. Ortega and Blanca M. Ortega; two brothers; two sisters; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Osthues, Henry E. 84, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; his daughters, Ruth Mechem Consul and Pam Sledge; his brother, Bradley Osthues; and three grandsons. He was an Army veteran and a substitute teacher. He lived in El Paso for 38 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 12724, El Paso, TX 79913, or Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79903. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Perreira, James 62, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, James Perreira Jr. and Jesse Perreira; his daughters, Christine Oba and Maria Perreira; three brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a telephone technician and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for four years. Renovato, Sylvia Guadalupe 43, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Cristo Rey Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Servando; her daughters, Laloni Renovato and Kaloni Renovato; her parents, Isidro and Olga Medrano; two brothers; and one sister. She was a volunteer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Ritchley, John H. 87, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Memorial service will be at 9 a.m. today in Center Chapel 2 at Fort Bliss. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beatrice; his son, David Ritchley; his daughters, Betty Ritchley, Patricia Ann Multhauf and Yolanda Walker; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Tarin, Carlos 35, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Penny Leigh; his son, Carlos Anthony Tarin; his daughter, Jennifer Tarin; his mother, Elpidia Tarin; one brother; and three sisters. He was a corrections officer and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Van Kueren, Arthur F. 68, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be in Martin Funeral Home Chapel; time is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Tome; his daughters, Karen A. Hogan and Helen B. Berrier; and two grandchildren. He was an accountant and a longtime El Pasoan. Vasquez, Carmen 72, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Joe Vasquez Jr., Rick Vasquez, Fernando Vasquez and Antonio Vasquez; her daughters, Patricia Escarcega and Caroline Ceniceros; two sisters; and 11 grandchildren. She was a bookkeeper and a lifelong El Paso resident. April 19 2000 Return to top Brown, John H. who retired from Cape Canaveral as a missile technician after 20 years, died Sunday (April 16, 2000). He was 83 and lived in El Paso for 18 years. Survivors include his son, James Brown; his grandson, James Brown; his great-grandson, James Brown II; and his great-granddaughter, Emma Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Contreras, Cesar 23, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Porfirio and Maria Esther Contreras; his brother, Gilberto Molina; and his sister, Patricia Contreras. He installed fiber optics in computers and was a longtime El Paso resident. Garcia, Irene 49, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Manuela Nieto; her brother, Raul Beltran; and her sisters, Delia Franco, Dolores Prieto and Margie Mapes. She was a training supervisor for the El Paso Electric Co. and a longtime El Paso resident. Harmon, Pearl K. 82, of Horizon City died Friday (April 7, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her sons, Charles W. Harmon and Garry Harmon; her daughter, Brenda Baker; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton. She was a retired librarian and lived in Horizon City for 30 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reynolds Home for Battered Women. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Cadena, Gustavo Herrera 89, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Rebecca Rich and Elsa Cadena; his sons, Gus A. Cadena, Elmer Cadena, Jimmy Cadena, Carlos Cadena and Michael Cadena; his brother, Nicholas Cadena; his sisters, Anita Benavidez and Jesusita Cadena; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a retired mechanic at Fort Bliss and an Army veteran. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Herrera, Sonye Liegh 15, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her stepsisters, Amy Herrera and Marie Herrera; seven uncles; five aunts; and many cousins. She was a student at Americas High School and a lifelong El Paso resident. Van Kueren, Arthur F. 68, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000). A funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Tome; his daughters, Karen A. Hogan and Helen B. Berrier; and two grandchildren. He was an accountant and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Miles, Henry Matthew 66, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 11, 2000). A memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. He is survived by his daughter, Ruth Felix, and one grandson. He was a mail clerk and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. McIntyre, Sister Ignatius "Agnes" 95, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Nazareth Hall. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her sisters, Francis Carter, Sister Angeline McIntyre and Sister Rose Anthony McIntyre. She was a teacher and would have celebrated her 75th anniversary as a nun next week. Memorial contributions may be made to the Loretto Academy Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Moreno, Alejandro 92, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 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 9:15 a.m. Thursday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Alejandro Moreno, Arturo Moreno, Cesar Moreno, Jose Luis Moreno and Roberto Moreno; his daughters, Rosa Contreras, Connie Garcia, Juanita Somers and Alice Gruendl; his sister, Maria Ramirez; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Portillo, Maria M. 72, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 6 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in All Saints Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Fidel; her son, Manuel Portillo; her daughters, Micaela Talavera and Maria Bland; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a retired secretary and a longtime El Paso resident. Robinson, Margaret 92, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). She is survived by her daughter, Anita Spradlin, and her granddaughter, Tabby Spradlin. She was a secretary for the United Way and lived in El Paso for 11 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Rodriguez, Pablo B. 81, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 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 1 p.m. today in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Estela; his sons, Ernesto Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez and Arnulfo Rodriguez; his daughters, Erika Anguiano and Rosa Armendariz; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He worked as an agricultural laborer. Silva, Carlos Jesus 17, of El Paso died Saturday (April 15, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Carlos and Patricia Silva; his brother, Rafael Silva; his grandfathers, Carlos Silva and Eladio Valenzuela; and his grandmothers, Maria Del Refugio Silva and Josefina Valenzuela. He was a senior at Andress High School and was scheduled to enter the Army. He lived in El Paso for 16 years. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Smerk, Charles R. 66, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria S.; his sons, Carlos Smerk and Arthur Smerk; his daughter, Marta Smerk; three sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a retired Air Force staff sergeant and lived in El Paso for 47 years. Villalobos, Aries Jeanette 2, of El Paso died Sunday (April 16, 2000) from burns received Saturday in Horizon City. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Thursday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Armando Villalobos and Sonia Corpus; her brother, Julian Villalobos; her sister, Daniele Villalobos; her grandfathers, Armando Martinez and Enrique Corpus; and her grandmothers, Elva Galindo and Ignacia Corpus. April 20 2000 Return to top Villa, Francisco G. who helped establish Thomas Jefferson High School and was a lifetime PTA member, died Monday (April 17, 2000). He retired from Phelps Dodge Refinery after 42 years. He was 86 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons, Luis M. Villa, Jay (Mario Javier) Villa and Frank Villa Jr.; his daughters, Alicia Villa and Teresa Villa Ramirez; his sister, Maria Jesus Pena; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabel Hernandez. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Francisco G. Villa to the Thomas Jefferson High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Thomas Jefferson High School, Ex-Student Association, Attn: David Carr, 4700 Alameda, El Paso, TX 79905. Huchton, Nina McGuffey Williamson Huchton, 82, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Binyon; her grandson, Brian Ward; her granddaughter, Sally Heredia; and her great-grandson, Colton Daniel Heredia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Williamson, and her brother, Ralph McGuffey. She was a member of the Coast Guard and a physical education teacher at Burges High School. She was also the past director of the El Paso Heart Association and the March of Dimes. She lived in El Paso for 50 years. Memorial contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice or the El Paso Country Club Ladies Golf Association. Mock, Alice Pearl 98, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Lloyd E. Mock; one nephew; four nieces; and many great-nephews and great-nieces. She worked as a bookkeeper for Western Union and was class valedictorian at Ysleta High School. She lived in El Paso for 76 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Padilla, Mercedes H. 87, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ruben Padilla, Efren Padilla and Ernest Padilla; her daughters, Velia Robles, Armida Davis, Gloria Sierra and Romelia Cantero; one brother; three sisters; 30 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor. She was a laundry attendant at Sunset Haven Nursing Home and a lifelong El Paso resident. Ponder, Thelma G. 64, of El Paso died Friday (April 14, 2000). Survivors include her son, Dan Ponder; her daughters, Cindi Goldman and Stella Ponder; and two grandchildren. She was a retired clerical worker for the International Boundary and Water Commission and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79923. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Robinson, Jean Long 80, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, David Bruce Robinson; her daughters, Carol Jean Wills, Linda Elaine Ramsey and Nancy Lee Neel; her brother, Edward Marxen; her sisters, Naomi Roeker and Betty Williamson; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil B. She was a nurse and a first lieutenant during World War II and later worked for the El Paso Independent School District and for Southwestern Hospital. Memorial contributions can be made to Highland Presbyterian Church. April 21 2000 Return to top Turner, Robert F. who was an executive manager for a metal detection manufacturing company, died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). He was 51 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Vera; his sons, David Turner and Brian Turner; his brother, John Turner; and his sisters, Norma Scarsbury and Carol Turner. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Caraveo, Maria B. 99, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio Caraveo, Oswaldo Caraveo and Romarico Caraveo; her daughters, Guadalupe Minjares, Alicia Macias and Delia Albarez; 30 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Fitzgerald, James L. 63, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Michael Fitzgerald; his daughters, Pamela Fitzgerald and Kelley Fitzgerald; and four grandchildren. He was a retired Army sergeant first class and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Keller, Jason Quentin 30, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Survivors include his mother, Gloria Knutsen; his son, Tempus Q. Keller; his brothers, David S. Johnson and Mark Johnson; his sister, Shari Colsrud; and three nieces. He was a machinist and an El Paso resident since January. Maltos, Sixto 72, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). A vigil service will be at 8:30 a.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Raquel; his son, Sixto Maltos Jr.; his daughters, Mary Maltos, Guadalupe Maltos, Patricia Maltos, Belinda Maltos and Tammie Maltos; four sisters; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was a forklift operator with Border Steel Mills and served in the military. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Marquez, Luis 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Elena G.; his daughters, Lizabeth M. Romero and Mireya Ortiz Marquez; his brother, David Marquez; his sister, Consuelo Marquez; and four grandchildren. He was an accountant and a longtime El Paso resident. Mata, Oscar 47, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Maria Elena Velasquez; his mother, Maria Lopez De Lara; his sons, Carlos Mata and Oscar Javier Mata; his daughter, Olga Mata; his brothers, Arturo Quintanilla, Raul Valles, Mario Saucedo and Memin Quintanilla; his sisters, Esther Quintanilla, Martha Quintanilla, Hilda Quintanilla, Leonor Quintanilla and Socorro Lopez; and three grandchildren. He was a maintenance worker at Sierra Medical Center and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Moreno, Ignacio 71, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elvia; his sons, Ignacio Moreno Jr. and Jesus Moreno; his daughters, Yolanda Moreno, Juana Moreno, Patricia Moreno, Guadalupe Moreno, Isabel Moreno and Maria Elvia Moreno; and nine grandchildren. He was a retired meat packer with Peyton Meat Packing Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident. Marquez, Luis 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000 Mata, Oscar 47, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000 Moreno, Ignacio 71, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 2000 Nevarez, Jesus Esparza 74, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000 Ramirez Jr., Roderick George infant son of Roderick George Ramirez Sr. and Kimberly Ann Ramirez, died Thursday (April 13, 2000 Saldivar, Cecilia 89, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000 Nevarez, Jesus Esparza 74, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Socorro Jacquez; his sons Ruben Nevarez and Steve Nevarez; his daughter, Yvonne Teresa Nevarez; his brother, Eulalio Nevarez; four sisters; and five grandchildren. He was a pipefitter with Asarco Refinery and a lifelong El Paso resident. Ramirez Jr., Roderick George infant son of Roderick George Ramirez Sr. and Kimberly Ann Ramirez, died Thursday (April 13, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his grandfathers, George G. Ramirez and Larry Geidenberger; his grandmothers, Isela L. Ramirez and Shirley Geidenberger; his great-grandmothers, Tomasita Padilla and Anita Hendren; three uncles; and two aunts. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Saldivar, Cecilia 89, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 a.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Pedro Maldonado, Alfredo Maldonado and Miguel Angel Maldonado; her daughters, Maria De Jesus Maldonado, Elisa Maldonado, Maria Del Rosario Maldonado and Eva Saldivar; 45 grandchildren; 100 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was a housewife and El Paso resident for 20 years. April 22 2000 Return to top Larson, Elwood Marcus who worked for the Border Patrol and U.S. Customs, died Thursday (April 20, 2000). He was 56 and a Vietnam War veteran. He lived in El Paso for 25 years. Survivors include his parents, Russell G. and Mildred King Larson; his wife, Jeaneen Trickey; and his brother, Glenn David Larson. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Baeza, Velia Aurora 61, of El Paso died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Templo La Hermosa Church, with prayer service at 7:30 p.m. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Heriberto; her son, Heriberto Baeza Jr.; her daughters, Sylvia Aurora Baeza Juhasc, Martha Gisela Baeza Garcia and Carolina Rodriguez; two brothers; five sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 33 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Beaty, James D. 63, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, where a funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Brigitta; his son, Robert Beaty; his daughter, Patricia Beaty; and his sister, Vivian Summer. He was an Army veteran and lived in El Paso for 22 years. Bombach, Jose "Joe" 81, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Adalberta; his sons, Joseph William Bombach, John Bombach, Peter Bombach and Martin Lawrence "Larry" Bombach; his daughters, Mary Dolores Mojica and Veronica Virginia Switzer; two brothers; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Salvador "Pinky" Bombach. He was a contractor and an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Dominguez, Oscar Manuel 31, of Garden City, Kan., formerly of El Paso, died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday in Futrell Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in the same funeral home. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Francis de Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his father, Nieves Dominguez; his wife, Luz Maria; his son, Oscar Manuel Dominguez Jr.; his daughters, Cynthia Dominguez and Denise Dominguez; his aunt, Ramona Nunez; his grandmother, Josefina Dominguez; and six brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his mother, Socorro Dominguez, and his maternal grandparents. He worked in the rendering department of Iowa Beef Products for nine years and lived in Garden City for 10 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oscar Manuel Dominguez Memorial Fund, c/o Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. 7th, Garden City, KS 67846. Granados, Ernestina C. 80, of Fabens died Thursday (April 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan Castillo, Gilberto Granados, Martin Granados, Jesus Granados, Antonio Granados, Arturo Granados and Samuel Granados; her daughters, Ramona Olivo Leonila Granados, Petra Guillen, Jesusita Pulido, Maria Teresa Herrera and Catalina Anderson; 31 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in the Fabens area for 70 years. Martinez, Jose 55, of El Paso died Tuesday (April 18, 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 1:30 p.m. Monday in San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jimmy Martinez, Tommy Martinez, Joseph Martinez and Sammy Martinez; his daughter, Dunia Martinez; four brothers; one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a fabric presser and a lifelong El Paso resident. Martinez, Vivian Jade infant daughter of Jesus and Yolanda Martinez, died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in La Union Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her sister, Miriam Ruby Martinez; and her grandmothers, Matilde Meraz and Maria Alcorta. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Milam, Jerome C. 72, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, followed by a memorial celebration at his home for family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Fran; his daughters, Stacy Bolding and Shelby Rappa; and four grandchildren. He was a teacher and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 31 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Villa, Francisco G. 86, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Luis M. Villa, Jay (Mario Javier) Villa and Frank Villa Jr.; his daughters, Alicia Villa and Teresa Villa Ramirez; his sister, Maria Jesus Peña; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He worked for Phelps Dodge Refinery for 42 years and helped to establish Thomas Jefferson High School. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas Jefferson High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Thomas Jefferson High School, Ex-Student Association, Attn: David Carr, 4700 Alameda, El Paso, TX 79905. Walkup Jr., David Floyd 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (April 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Restlawn Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in the same funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Alice G.; his son, George D. Walkup; his daughter, Elizabeth Hendon; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a mail carrier and lived in El Paso for 47 years.