El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, May 1-7, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ May 1 2000 Martinez, Sister Josefina 94, of El Paso died Thursday (April 27, 2000). She was a music teacher and schoolteacher in several cities, retiring from Father Yermo Catholic School. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Father Yermo Convent. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her nephew, Humberto Martinez; her nieces, Margot O'Hannigan and Bea Rodriguez; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, the Rev. Pete Martinez and Clemente Martinez. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Cortez, Magdalena 77, a homemaker, died Friday (April 28, 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 Tuesday in St. Stephen Catholic Church; time is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ruben Cortez, Pete Cortez and Humberto Cortez; her daughter, Delia Flores; her brothers, Cruz Arzola and Jose Arzola; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emeterio Cortez. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Ibarra, Rebecca 41, of El Paso died Thursday (April 27, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her parents, Ysidoro and Julieta Martinez; her sons, Alfonso Martinez, Ray B. Martinez and Eddie Martinez; her daughters, Becky Martinez and Misty Lee Yanez; six sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Smith, Frankie Wooley of El Paso died Sunday (April 23, 2000). Services were in League City, Texas. Her body was donated to a medical school in Houston. Inurnment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Pecos, Texas. Survivors include her sons, Clifford Wooley and Terry "Butch" Wooley; her daughter, Diane Manigold; two brothers; two sisters; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a longtime El Paso resident. May 2 2000 Return to top Guntack, Stanley A. an Air Force veteran who served during World War II and the Korean War, died Sunday (April 30, 2000). He was also an American Red Cross volunteer at Beaumont Army Medical Center for 18 years. He was 78 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; his son, Mark Guntack; his daughter, Susan Tice; his sister, Ceil Lallo; his grandson, Justin Tice; and his granddaughter, Kimberly Tice. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Airmen's Memorial Museum, 5211 Auth Road, Suitland, MD; to the El Paso Diabetes Association; or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Aranda Jr., Elias 61, of El Paso died Thursday (April 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 8:30 p.m., in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church, followed by burial in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Josefina G. Aranda; his ex-wife, Josefina E. Aranda; his sons, Alberto Viescas and David Aranda; his daughters, Elvia Aranda, Edna Aranda and Cynthia Aranda; his brothers, Jose Manuel Aranda and Jesus Antonio Aranda; and his sister, Cecilia Teresa Aranda. He worked for Rodriguez Plumbing and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Freeman, Lorraine Hart 81, of El Paso died Saturday (April 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Jeanette Hart; her grandson, Michael Hart; her granddaughter, Karen Hart; and her nieces, Carolyn Hull and Patricia Purcell. She was preceded in death by her mother, Caroline Hendrick, and her son, Donald Hart. She was a retired secretary for the Sheriff's Department and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Gandara, George 75, of El Paso died Saturday (April 29, 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 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Socorro; his sons, George Gandara Jr., Carlos Gandara, Jesus Gandara, Guillermo Gandara, Roberto Gandara, Babil Gandara, Jose Gandara, Raul Gonzalez and Armando Gonzalez; four brother; three sisters; 25 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a retired truck driver and an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Hay, David L. 77, of El Paso died Saturday (April 29, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anna Maria; his sons, Antonio Diaz and Domingo J. Diaz; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was an electrical estimator for a construction company and was an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Holbrook, W. Marlene 66, of El Paso died Saturday (April 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her father, Harold D. McCutcheon; her son, Michael C. Norris; her daughters, Karen L. Barnhart, Kathy A. McKinney, Pamela S. Heitz, Jamie L. Armstrong and Kimberly J. Batemon; her sister, Elizabeth J. Smith; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin M. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Martinez Sr., Victor Manuel 67, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Reynalda; his son, Victor Manuel Martinez Jr.; his daughters, Ileana Martinez, Haydee Aguilar and Patricia Martinez; his sisters, Maria Luisa Reyes, Armida Hernandez and Beatrice Moreno; and seven grandchildren. He was the owner of a boot factory and was a longtime El Paso resident. Mendoza, Maria Luisa 80, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Pedro Mendoza, Roberto Mendoza, Rudy Mendoza, Arturo Mendoza and Luis Alfonso Mendoza; her daughters, Alicia Bocanegra, Edna Martinez and Bertha Galvan; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Morales, Eduardo 87, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 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 9 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guillermina; his sons, Juan Morales, Emilio Morales and Porfirio Morales; his daughters, Martha Sanchez, Piedad Estrada, Carmen Borunda, Margarita Macias, Lucila Ramirez and Petra Mata; his brother, Juan Francisco Calderon; his sisters, Isabel Padilla, Petra Quintana and Leonor Ortiz; 28 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a retired warehouse worker and a longtime El Paso resident. O'Neill Sr., James T. 79, of Las Cruces died Saturday (April 29, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, James T. O'Neill Jr. and Brian O'Neill; his daughters, Shawneen O'Neill and Micheleen O'Neill; one brother; four sisters; and four grandchildren. He was a logistics specialist for the U.S. government and a Marine Corps gunnery sergeant. He lived in Las Cruces for 22 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Pineda, Jesus Jose 31, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Jose Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jose and Maria Pineda; his son, Jesse Pineda; his daughters, Rosario Galvan, April Pineda and Arlene Pineda; his brother, Fermin Pineda; and his sisters, Corina Diaz, Carmen Dominguez, Clara Monreal, Alma Pineda and Norma Palmer. He was a graphic installer and a lifelong El Paso resident. Smoot, Martha A. 82, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Grand Court Residence. Survivors include her daughter, Donna L. Burdick; her granddaughter, Robyn Estrada; her great-grandchildren, Brandon, Jason and Correy; one nephew; and three nieces. She was a bookkeeper and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Wasicki, Gloria Amelia Peņa 46, of El Paso died Saturday (April 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7:30, in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Raymond and Amelia Peņa; her son, Michael Gabriel Wasicki; her brothers, Raymond A. Peņa, Ernesto A. Pena and Richard A. Peņa; and her sister, Rebecca D. Gray. She was a registered nurse at Providence Memorial Hospital and a longtime El Paso resident. May 3 2000 Return to top Martin, Florine P. who was the founder and owner of Martin Tire Co. along with her husband, died Friday (April 28, 2000). She was 85 and lived in El Paso for more than 70 years. Survivors include her son, Ron Martin; her daughter, Ginny Robertson; her sisters, Helen Goff and Clarite Chitwood; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C.; her son, Bobby Martin; and her brother, Clyde Martin. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Bradley, Scott William 14, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Visitation will be at 4 p.m. today in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, followed by a funeral at 5 p.m. Burial will be private. He is survived by his parents, James and Lou Ann Bradley, and his maternal grandmother, La Vada Scott. He was a freshman at Franklin High School and played in the band. He also was a Boy Scout and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Burger, Opal "Tina" 84, of El Paso died Monday (April 1, 2000). Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, followed by burial. Survivors include her husband, Art; her half-brother, Bud Hales; and her cousins, Tina Fawn Bush, Crissy Permenter and Frank Bush. She was a retired bookkeeper and lived in El Paso for seven years. Crow, Doris 90, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Manhattan Presbyterian Church, followed by a graveside service at 3 p.m. in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Ben L. Crow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin F. She worked for 10 years in the office at Beall School and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Galindo, Michael D. 23, of El Paso died Monday (May 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Jude's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Elvia Mendoza; his stepfather, Clarence Moyers; his brothers, Chris and Diego; his sisters, Nichole, Chanda, Tita and Laurie; and his grandmother, Guadalupe Mendoza. He was preceded in death by his father, Miguel Galindo. He was an auto mechanic and attended El Paso Community College. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Herrera, Miguel B. 87, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 8:15 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Magdalena Herrera; his brother, Jose Herrera; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a salesman and lived in El Paso for 44 years. Leos, Francisco B. 71, of Anthony, N.M., died Monday (May 1, 2000). Visitation will be at 6:30 p.m. today in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the same church. Survivors include his wife, Ysidra M.; his daughters, Grace Barraza, Yolanda Ramos, Cecilia Quezada, Rita Almaraz, Elva Baeza and Yvonne Fino; his sons, Frank Leos Jr., Victor Leos, Jerry Leos and Leo Leos; two sisters; 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver and a lifelong Anthony resident. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Lopez, Fernando 56, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 1 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Consuelo H. Lopez; his daughters, Sandra L. Torres and Rosa Maria Lopez; his brothers, Carlos Lopez, Francisco Lopez and Guadalupe Lopez; his sister, Patricia Lopez; and seven grandchildren. He was a salesman and a longtime El Paso resident. Mena, Ricardo 50, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 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 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Alberto Mena Sr.; his sisters, Irma P. Mena, Martha M. Loya, Rosa Mena, Guadalupe Mena, Josefina Mena and Rosalia Mena; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was the groundskeeper at Vista Hills Golf Course and a lifelong El Paso resident. Quinones, Francisco 86, of El Paso died Thursday (April 27, 2000). A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. He is survived by his son, Eduardo Q. Vigil, and six grandchildren. He was the groundskeeper for Montessori School and a longtime El Paso resident. Villanueva, Elena L. 89, of El Paso died Saturday (April 29, 2000). Visitation will be at 10 a.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m., followed by a funeral at 12:30 p.m. in Holy Family Church and burial in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Enriqueta Gomez; her grandchildren, Bernardo Ortiz, Elena Sanchez, Alma Gomez and Eva Gomez; and four great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Welch, Marjorie F. 79, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Northgate Christian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Paula Robertson, Sharon Taylor and Deborah Horn; her brother, Hubert Bailey; her sister, Myrtle Vaughn; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a retired beautician and lived in El Paso for 53 years. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Williams, Flora Belle 94, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Services are being handled by Davison Fulton Funeral Home in Illinois. Burial will be in Peoria, Ill. She is survived by her son, Dr. H.N. Williams; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was a waitress and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Local arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. May 4 2000 Return to top Chavez Jr., Abraham who was conductor of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra from 1975 to 1992 and a longtime University of Texas at El Paso professor, died Tuesday (May 2, 2000). He was 73 and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Lucy V. Chavez; his sons, Abraham Chavez III, Eduardo Chavez and Arturo Chavez; his daughter, Lisa Vasquez; and his brother, Rafael Chavez. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at St. Pius X Catholic Church; where funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday. Entombment will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Bernett, Sylvia Zoe 101, of El Paso died Friday (April 28, 2000). Services are pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Blanche B. Gowire; two grand children; and two great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin; and her son, Clifford Bernett. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 15 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home West. Bradford, Carey Joseph 75, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite; and his daughter, Laura Bradford. He founded Bradford Associates, a real estate and manufacturing business. He also was a reporter and worked for the El Paso Times from 1959 to 1962. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Curry, Doris Elizabeth 76, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Memorial will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include her son, Leon A. Curry Jr.; her daughters, Letricia E. Preston, Lorena L. Curry, Leona Curry and Le Bora G. Robinson; her sister, Stella Joseph; 11 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a nurse at Thomason General Hospital and longtime El Paso resident. De La Garza Jr., Salvador 50, of El Paso died Saturday (April 29, 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. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Sarah De La Garza; and his sisters, Yolanda De La Garza, Rosie De La Garza, Thelma De La Garza, Yvonne De La Garza and Elizabeth Najera. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a lifelong El Paso resident. Felix Jr., Jose Luis 24, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jose Luis Sr., and Guadalupe A.; his brother, Fernando Felix; his sisters, Araceli Felix and Lilia Felix; his paternal grandmother, Magdalena Felix; and his maternal grandparents, Carlos and Carmen Aranda. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Hernandez, Anselmo P. "Chemo" 85, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Armando Gallegos; and his daughter, Aurora Anguiano. He was veteran of the Army and served in World War II and was a retired warehouseman. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Howsey, Margie May 73, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, where funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Evergreen East. Survivors include her sons, Robert John Howsey and Joseph Allen Howsey; her sisters, Azalene Allen, Glen Kashakitis and Irene Nicholis; her grandchild, Robert Howsey; and her great-grandchild Brooklyn Howsey. She was an apartment manager and lived in El Paso for 53 years. Innes, Frances S. 80, of El Paso died Monday (May 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her nieces, Josette Herrell, June Wendt, Kathlyn Montgomery, and Ann Malone; her nephews, John Brooks and Dan Ballard; and her uncle, Bert Botte. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Innes. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 53 years. Martinez, Armida A. 56, of El Paso died Monday (May 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hill crest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Friday in San Jose Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Mario Perez; her son, Miguel Martinez Jr.; her daughter, Brenda Martinez; her mother, Angie Niblett; six brothers; one sister; and three grandchildren. She was a retired surgical technician for Hotel Dieu and a longtime El Paso resident. Mata, Maria Luz 80, of El Paso died Monday (May 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. Thursday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Virginia Martinez; her son, Lorenzo Mata Jr.; her sisters, Carolina Salaiz, Guadalupe Martinez and Josefina Martinez; her brother, Jose Saenz; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a life long El Paso resident. Ochoa, Eduardo 95, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo L.; his sons, Oscar Ochoa, Louis Edward Ochoa, Francisco L. Ochoa, Antonio L. Ochoa, Henry L. Ochoa and Eduardo L. Ochoa Jr.; his daughters, Josefina Ochoa, Sarah Esparza, Estella Hayden, Rosalinda Portillo, Ma ria Magdalena Felix and Carolina Silva; and his sister, Consuelo V. Paez. He was a painter and construction worker and a longtime El Paso resident. Rangel, Ruben 58, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 3:30 to 9 p.m. today in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the same church followed by burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; his sons, Rodolfo Rangel, Luis Rangel, Roberto Rangel and Raul Rangel; his daughters Carmen Rangel and Rosa Rangel; and 27 grandchildren. He was a laborer and worked in construction. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Slyziuk, Annie Lee 93, of El Paso died Friday (April 28, 2000). Services have passed. Burial was in Cochise Gardens of Rest in Benson, Ariz. Survivors include her son-in-law, Truitt Hollis; her daughter-in-law, Alice Kunce; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; her son, Lee Kunce; and her daughter, Bernice Hollis. She was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for her husband's Electric Motor Service. She lived in El Paso for nine years. Arrangements are made by Richardson's Mortuary in Benson, Ariz. May 5 2000 Return to top Koller, William "Bill" W. who worked for the federal government as an electrical enginner, died Thursday (May 4, 2000). He served in the Air Force and was a Korean War veteran. He was 68 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Inson Koller. Services are pending. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Cosca, Estela Franco of El Paso died Sunday (March 5, 2000). A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Saint Matthew's Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Daniel M. Cosca; her daughters, Virginia M. Yatzeck and Cecilia E. Cosca-Kaduk; her sisters, Josefina Franco de Ballesteros and Helen Franco de Attolini; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a licensed Realtor and was affiliated with the El Paso Holder Realty Company for more than 30 years. She lived in El Paso for 65 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 2824 Swiss Ave., Dallas, TX 75204. Gonzalez, Josefina C. 87, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Elena Avila, Elvira Chacon, Aurora Ramirez, Martha Alba and Ramona Reza; 31 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso and Fabens resident. Fierro, Armando 51, of El Paso died Thursday (May 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at 11:30 a.m. Graveside service will follow at 12:45 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Guadalupe and Maria Cristina Fierro; his brother, Jose Alberto Fierro; his sisters, Maria Luisa Niestas, Gloria Diaz and Guadalupe Provencio; four nephews; and two nieces. He was a laborer and a longtime El Paso resident. Hernandez, Anselmo P. "Chemo" 86, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Armando Gallegos; and his sister, Aurora Anguiano. He was an Army veteran and served in World War II. He was also a retired warehouse worker. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Herrera, Esmeralda infant daughter of Juanita Herrera and stepdaughter of Joe Rosales, died Saturday (April 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother and stepfather; her brother, Francisco Herrera; her sister, Jacqueline Herrera; and her maternal grandmother, Benita Herrera. Morales, Celestina R. 73, of Anthony, N.M., died Wednesday (May 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, with prayer vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the church. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, David; her sisters, Ramona Acevez, Inez Olivas, Evangelina Ramirez, Carolina Jurado, Anita Ramirez and Josefina Ramirez. She worked in assembly and electronics. She was a longtime Anthony resident. Rangel, Rodolfo 34, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Antonio Tavarez, Guadalupe Rangel and Petra Rangel; his sons, Eduardo Rangel and Rodolfo Rangel Jr.; and three sisters. He was a laborer in construction and a lifelong El Paso resident. Ray, Jennifer infant daughter of Enrique and Aracely Ray, died Wednesday (May 3, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her grandparents, Aubry and Maria Warren, and Ramon and Rosa Elba Zambrano; her brother, Christopher Ray; and her sister, Alexandra Ray. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Smith, Mary 96, of El Paso died Saturday (April 29, 2000). Services have already been held. Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her friends, Willa Hargrove and Bill Hilton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice G.; and her sons, Maurice G. Smith Jr. and Robert L. Smith. She was a secretary for Manhattan Presbyterian Church and lived in El Paso for 60 years. Arrangements are by Harding Orr& McDaniel Funeral Home. Tarin Sr., Oscar 58, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 3, 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 7 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; his sons, Oscar Tarin Jr., Miguel Tarin and Manuel Tarin; his daughters, Carmen Patricia Montoya and Cecilia Tarin; five grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters. He was a warehouseman and a lifelong El Paso resident. May 6 2000 Return to top Gibbe, Herbert E. who worked as a chemical engineer, died Friday (May 5, 2000). He was 80 and lived in El Paso for six years. Survivors include his wife, Elsa Zethner Gibbe; his sons, Herbert Gibbe Jr. and John Gibbe; his daughter, Susana de Quevedo and Yvonne Gibbe; his brother, Fred Gibbe Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be in Chihuahua, Mexico. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Ceniceros, Vicente 41, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 3, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel, followed by burial in the church's cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Quezada; his parents, Pablo and Isabel Ceniceros; his sons, Vincent Quezada and Julius Quezada; his daughter, Melissa Montes; four brothers; three sisters; and one grandchild. He was a self-employed cement worker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Bousfield, Walter Delbert 82, of Elk Grove, Calif., formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (May 2, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Susan Hamarlund, Jane Upham, Martha Landwehr and Barbara McDevitt; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacquelyn Ann, and his son, Andrew Bousfield. He was a retired Air Force colonel and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Memorial contributions can be made to the Society for the Blind, 2750 24th St., Sacramento, CA 95818, or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Fraser, Danny P. 71, of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (April 23, 2000). Services were in Memory Gardens Cemetery in St. Augustine. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Daley; his son, Danny Fraser; his daughters, Susan Sandford and Patricia McMahon; and two grandchildren. He was an Army lieutenant colonel for 25 years and spent 18 years as senior Army adviser for the Junior ROTC program at St. Augustine High School. He lived in St. Augustine 24 years. Arrangements were by Craig Funeral Home. Mendoza, Josefina 84, of El Paso died Thursday (May 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Alvara Valdespino and Hortencia Mares; her brother, Jesus Mascorro; her sisters, Luz Najera and Maria Luisa Mascorro; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Feliciano, and her son, Jesus Maria Mendoza. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Pina, Jose Angel 55, of El Paso died Thursday (May 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. He is survived by his daughters, Veronica Pina and Alejandra Pina, and one grandchild. He was a draftsman and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Riegel, Lucille B. 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-West. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd I.; her daughters, Sharon A. Riegel and Jana L. Fanning; her sisters, Aleta Lister and Juliana Lewis; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was a schoolteacher and lived in El Paso for 18 years. Memorial contributions can be made to Providence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for La Mariposa Hospice, 2001 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902. Villalva Sr., Vidal 88, of El Paso died Thursday (May 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Rodolfo Villalva Sr., Vidal Villalva Jr. and Eduardo Villalva; his daughters, Bertha Gomez, Gloria Villalva, Gracie Perez, Veronica Soledad, Celia de Santos, Yolanda Aguilar and Velia Vasquez; his brother, Merced Villalva; 34 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and was self-employed with Villalva's Sand & Gravel. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. May 7 2000 Return to top Currie, Gerald A. "Jack" who worked as a pilot for El Paso Natural Gas Co. and was a pilot in the Army Air Force during World War II, died Thursday (May 4, 2000). He was 75 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Jamie; his son, Tom Currie; his daughters, Barbara Sachs, Cathy Currie and Cheri Whitworth; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home. Cain, Evelyn E. 66, of El Paso died Thursday (May 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Richard Crum, Michael Crum and Charles D. Cain Jr.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Sr. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Delgado, Angelina J. 71, of El Paso died Thursday (May 4, 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 9:30 a.m. Monday in Saints Peter & Paul Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose Felix; her daughters, Linda Avila, Josefina Paez, Elisa Aguilar, Patricia Franco, Christina Aguilar and Sylvia Estrada; four brothers; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 28 years. Dickerson, Clara L. 79, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 2, 2000). Memorial service will at 2 p.m. Saturday (May 27, 2000) in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Fred I.; her daughter, Cynthia K. Dickerson; her son, Fred Dickerson Jr.; her sisters Rose and Mary Katherine; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She retired from Atlas Building Products as a bookkeeper and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Donelson, Joseph Michael "Joey" 20, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include his parents, James and Elvira Donelson; his maternal grandparents, Francisco and Celerina Azares; his stepsister, M-Lia Donelson; and his niece, Olivia Donelson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Donelson. He was a two-year student at El Paso Community College and a member of several hockey league teams. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Ekola, Lee L. 79, of El Paso died Friday (May 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home and from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Franklin Stake of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her sons, Roger Ekola and Kim Ekola; her sisters, Ruby L. Hendricks and Mary L. Osmer; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward. She was a housewife and lived in El Paso for 51 years. Jauncey, Joy of El Paso died Friday (May 5, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her husband, Dr. James H.; her sons, Jim, John, Pete and Phil; her daughters, Colleen and Maureen; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Coronado Christian Church Foyer Memorial. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Lopez, Jose Martin 35, of El Paso died Thursday (May 4, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, and the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Jesus and Maria Carmen Lopez; his sisters, Maria Elena Barcenas and Griselda Lopez; and his brother, Jose Gilberto Lopez. He worked at Life Management and attended Citadel. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Marquez, Susana G. 39, of El Paso died Thursday (May 4, 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 Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; her sons, Daniel G. Marquez and Thomas I. Marquez; her mother, Ignacia Gonzalez; her brothers, Ramon Gonzalez, Alberto Gonzalez and Ricardo Gonzalez; her sisters, Martha Salazar, Graciela Gomez, Patricia Vasquez and Irma Garcia. She was a homemaker and lifelong El Paso resident. Salcedo, Maria Victoria 46, of El Paso died Thursday (May 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer service at 3 p.m. Graveside at 11:30 Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Salcedo and Kevin Rodriguez; her daughters, Isabel Gutierrez, Ana Salcedo and Laura Ortiz; and four grandchildren. She was a machine operator in plastics and a longtime El Paso resident. Silva, Antonio 85, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the same church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his friend, Guadalupe A. Corral; his daughter, Nellie S. Marquez; his stepdaughter, Maria Y. Almengor; one brother; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was a retired inspector for Southern Union Gas Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident.