El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, May 8-14, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ May 8 2000 Moreno, Esperanza Acosta who retired after 42 years as a librarian, died Saturday (May 6, 2000). She was 67 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her husband, Jose I.; her son, Fernando Jose Moreno; her daughter, Ernestina Moreno; her brother, Jose I. Acosta; her sisters, Dolores (Lola) Vega, Maria Luisa Gutierrez, Virginia Bejarano and Yolanda A. Moreno; and many other relatives. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Guardian Angel Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Reyes, Sylvia Barraza 46, of El Paso died Thursday (May 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Paul Jacob Reyes, and her companion, Ignacio Alvarez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hector and Margarita Barraza. She worked for Tenet Corp. and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Upham Sr., Raymond J. 86, of El Paso died Saturday (May 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Ramond James Upham Jr. He was a civil engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad and lived in El Paso for 74 years. May 9 2000 Return to top Villegas, Nicolas who worked with Peyton's Packaging for 25 years, died Sunday (May 7, 2000). He was also the owner of Villegas Trucking for more than 20 years. He was 70 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Estela; his sons, Basillio Villegas, Arturo Villegas, Eduardo Villegas, Gerardo Villegas, Gabriel Villegas, Nicolas Villegas and Bernardo Villegas; his daughters, Maria Teresa Villegas Broadnax, Josefina Villegas Russell, Estela Villegas Rossy and Elizabeth Villegas Padilla; his brother, Manuel Villegas; his sister, Guadalupe Avelar; 32 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Aranbula, Manuel 61, of El Paso died Sunday (May 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sonia Maldonado. He was a tire service man and lived in El Paso for 18 years. Barajas, Carmen G. 78, of El Paso died Sunday (May 7, 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. Wednesday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivorsinclude her husband, Alejo; her sons, Luis A. Barajas, Richard Barajas and Armando Barajas; her daughters, Evangelina Slavik, Roselind Guerra and Kathleen Mendoza; two brothers; three sisters; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Garcia, Jose S. 83, of El Paso died Friday (May 5, 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 noon Wednesday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Louise P.; his sons, Joseph Garcia-Prats and Victor Garcia-Prats; his daughter, Christine Bowman; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He worked as a civil engineer for the International Boundary and Water Commission. He was also an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Church, 602 S. Oregon, El Paso, TX, 79902. Jurado, Andrea A. 73, of Fabens died Saturday (May 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the same church. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Angelina Trujillo and Maria Ortega; her sons, David Jurado, Freddy Jurado and Benjamin Jurado; one brother; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in Fabens for 45 years. Krebs, Gerard "Jerry" 73, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 3, 2000). Memorial Mass will be Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, with times pending, followed by burial. Survivors include his wife, Teresa; his daughters, Deborah Tabor and Gemma Ebert; his brother, Bernard Krebs; and his sister, Genevieve Pollock. He was a Wal-Mart associate and a retired sergeant first class after 23 years in the Army. He lived in El Paso for 41 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 444 Executive Center No. 206, El Paso 79902. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Lane, Fanny W. 84, of El Paso died Sunday (May 7, 2000). Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. She is survived by her brother-in-law, George Haag, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis, and her sister, Mary Etta Haag. She was an accountant at the old El Paso Street Car Co. and also worked at the old State National Bank. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Legarreta, Ramon A. 47, of El Paso died Sunday (May 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his father, Emeterio L. Legarreta; his son, Jerry Legarreta; his brothers, Eulalio Legarreta, Emilio Legarreta and Rito Legarreta; and his sisters, Anna Maria Mireles, Francis Alvarado, Dolores Juárez and Carmen Legarreta. He lived in El Paso for 27 years. Martinez, Margarita 83, of El Paso died Sunday (May 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Refugio; her sons, Eduardo Martinez, Victor Martinez, Hector M. Martinez and Ruben Martinez; her daughters, Lucy Martinez and Juanita Serros; her sister, Rosa Sanchez; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Martinez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Payne, Liselotte 75, of El Paso died Saturday (May 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery and then burial. Survivors include her sons, Terry W. Payne and Gary L. Payne; her sisters, Hildegard and Margaret; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for more than 20 years. Perez, Pedro 68, of El Paso died Monday (May 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:30 a.m., followed by a funeral at noon, then burial at 1:30 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Gerardo Perez and Miguel Perez; his daughters, Cecilia Aguirre and Maria Cruz Jaramillo; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a construction worker and a longtime El Paso resident. Prieto, Jessica Renee infant daughter of Ricardo and Wendelyn Prieto, died Saturday (May 6, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her parents; her brother, Andre Ricardo Prieto; her paternal grandparents, Sergio and Maria S. Prieto; and her maternal grandparents, James K. and Roberta Elson. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Rodriguez, Leon 78, of El Paso died Saturday (May 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with a public talk at 7 p.m. A prayer service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Luisa; his sons, Jose Raul Rodriguez and Roberto Rodriguez; his daughters, Ofelia Salinas and Elena Rodriguez; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He worked in the slime department of Phelps Dodge Refinery and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Salazar, Josefina 75, of El Paso died Sunday (May 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Marin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Socorro Salazar Rey, Velia Salazar Macias, Esther Salazar and Christina Salazar De La Cruz; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guillermo; her son, Guillermo Salazar Jr.; and her granddaughter, Lilia Gutierrez. She retired after 27 years as a supervisor for Billy the Kid Co. She lived in El Paso for 53 years. Stell, Raquel D. 77, of El Paso died Sunday (May 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert; her sons, Roberto Stell Jr. and Alfredo Pedro Stell; her daughters, Elba Maria Stell and Laura Stell Fresquez; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. May 10 2000 Return to top Koller, William "Bill" W. who worked as an electrical engineer for the federal government, died Thursday (May 4, 2000). He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was 68 and a longtime El Paso resident. He is survived by his wife, Inson. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Bettle, Albert Frank 90, of El Paso died Monday (May 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Immanual Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, George Richard Bettle and James Frank Bettle; his grandson, Andrew Bettle; his granddaughters, Christian Cermanaro and Victoria Martin; four great-grandsons; and three great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Sybil. He worked for the International Boundary Commission for 36 years and was a longtime El Paso resident. Blackham, Jack Fredrick 76, of El Paso died Saturday (May 6, 2000). A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Bill Blackham; his daughters, Beth Dargene, Jackie Wilkins and Kathy Blackham; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, and his brother, Sam Blackham. He retired from Chevron and served in the Air Force in World War II and the Korean War. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Canales, Julia S. "Weli" 96, of El Paso died Monday (May 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, followed by funeral Mass at 1 p.m. in Guardian Angel Church and burial in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Bernardo Canales and Benito Canales; her daughters, Beatriz Gonzalez and Bertha Sermeno; her sister, Consuelo Silva; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bonifacio Canales Sr., and her son Bonifacio Canales Jr. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Carl, Lee Ivan "Skeeter" 84, of Alamogordo died Thursday (April 27, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Carizozo, N.M. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lois; his son, Alan Carl; his daughter, Mary Lee Carl; and two grandchildren. He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a World War II Army veteran. He lived in Alamogordo for 44 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Chavez, Maria Socorro 91, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 8 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Jose Chavez and Antonio Chavez; 10 nephews and 10 nieces. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Delgado, Maria Luisa 57, of El Paso died Sunday (May 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery in Chaparral, N.M. Survivors include her sons, Ezequiel Delgado, Raul Delgado and Israel Delgado; her daughters, Libia Delgado and Lubia Delgado; her brother, Donaciano Montoya; her sisters, Adelina Montoya, Maria Magdalena Montoya and Ema de Luz Cortez; and 11 grandchildren. She was self-employed at Express Cleaners and was a longtime El Paso resident. Leiner, Gustavo F. 76, of El Paso died Monday (May 8, 2000). A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include his daughter, Marie A. Leiner; his brothers, Gilberto Leiner and Elias Leiner; his sisters, Ema Ballesteros and Alicia Padilla; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a purchasing manager and lived in El Paso for 17 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Leslie, Erna Kathryn 90, of El Paso died Monday (May 8, 2000). A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Highland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her sons, Bill Leslie and Douglas Leslie; her daughter, Judith Leslie; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul. She was a retired teacher, a homemaker and a community volunteer. She was a ongtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made the the American Red Cross. Liggett, Robert James 74, of El Paso died Saturday (May 6, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, followed by burial. Survivors include his wife, Mary P.; his daughters, Kathryn Liggett Ellis, Janet Liggett Galan, Barbara Liggett Whitlock and Lou Ellen Liggett; and five granddaughters. He worked for 40 years at an agricultural products company in Mesquite, N.M. He was a World War II Army veteran and later served in the Air Force Reserve. He lived in the El Paso and Las Cruces area for more than 50 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Western Hills United Methodist Church Foundation, 524 Thunderbird, El Paso 79912; Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, Ste. 400, El Paso 79902; or the American Cancer Society, E. San Antonio, El Paso 79901. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Little, Harry 97, of El Paso died Saturday (May 6, 2000). A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elsie; his son, Gene Little; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Harry Little Jr. He was the owner of a sporting goods company in Houghton Lake, Mich. He lived in El Paso for 11 years. Memorial contributions may be made to White Acres Good Samaritan Retirement Village, 7304 Good Samaritan Court, El Paso, TX, 79912. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Ratcliffe, Shawn S. 45, of El Paso died Friday (May 5, 2000). A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Survivors include his wife, Aida; his father, Robert Ratcliffe; his son, Ryan Ratcliffe; his brothers, Michael Ratcliffe and Robert Ratcliffe; and his sisters, Rosemary Slavsky and Suzanne Freitag. He was a pharmacist and lived in El Paso for three years. Thomas, James Franklin 64, of Van Horn died Sunday (May 7, 2000). A funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church, Van Horn, followed by burial in Van Horn Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ann; his mother, Ada Thomas; his daughter, Paige Thomas Moreland; his brother, Sol Thomas; his sisters, Ruthe Cochran and Bonnye Rich; and three grandchildren. He owned an insurance agency and lived in Van Horn for 29 years. Arrangements are by Van Horn Funeral Home. May 11 2000 Return to top Espinosa, Raul Rene who was a security guard and a Navy veteran, died Sunday (May 7, 2000). He was 22 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his parents, Raul Espinosa and Celia Porter; his brothers, Glenn Alfredo and Damien Joel; his stepfather, Ron Anderson; his grandmother, Basilia Espinosa; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Scripture service will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be private. Aceves, Camila 70, of El Paso died Monday (May 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her sons, Antonio Aceves, Reyes Mata, Aregino Burgos and Jesus Ruiz; her daughters, Virginia Chavez and Aida Herrera; three sisters; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a restaurant server and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Balderrama, Lilia R. 82, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 9, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her daughter, Raquel Reynolds; two brothers; six sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Gaal, Maria J. 86, of El Paso died Monday (May 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. today in Calvary Chapel. Survivors include her son, Roberto Gaal; her daughter, Maria G. Ruiz; one brother; two sisters; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Goodrich, Helen 90, of El Paso died Sunday (April 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Werner Heidendahl; three grandchildren; and one nephew. She was a homemaker and had been a longtime resident of El Paso before moving to Tacoma, Wash., in October 1999. Meza, Ramon Godinez 71, of El Paso died Monday (May 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with prayer service at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Roberto Godinez, and his sisters, Pilar Godinez, Sylvia Godinez, Velia Godinez, Carmen Godinez and Nieves Godinez. He was a laborer and lived in El Paso for 14 months. Robles, Ruben 43, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 9, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include his son, Ruben Robles Jr.; his brothers, Pedro Robles, Raul Robles, Joe Robles, Jesse Robles and Gustavo Torres; and his sister, Georgia Robles. He was a mechanic and a lifelong El Paso resident. May 12 2000 Return to top Minjares, Jose J. an Army veteran who worked as a heating and cooling technician, died Thursday (May 11, 2000). He was 81 and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Margarita G.; his son, Jose Minjares Jr.; his brother, Adolfo Minjares; his sisters, Velia Garcia, Ofelia Aguilar and Dora Lomeli; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bertha Minjares. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Ingatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Fierro III, Sabas "Sonny" 35, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Visitation will be fro m 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Sabas and Teresa Fierro; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Delfino Mejia; his brothers, Hector Fierro, Daniel Fierro and Roland Fierro; his sister, Gloria Guillen; his nephews, Hector Fierro Jr. and Michael Guillen; and his niece, Sara Fierro. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Garcia, Simon M. 67, of El Paso died Thursday (May 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elpidia Martinez; his sons, Simon E. Garcia, Miguel A. Garcia, Jose Garcia, Fernando Garcia and Ramon Garcia; his daughters, Blanca Estela Garcia, Alma Rosa Caudillo, Armida Guadalupe Dozal, Myrna Griselda Martinez, Aidee Yvonne Mesa and Ruth Angelica Poblano; three brothers; 38 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a carpenter and lived in El Paso for 31 years. Haddad, Philip 31, of El Paso died Sunday (May 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Harding-Orr & Funeral Home. Survivors include several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was a student at UTEP and was enrolled in the environmental science and engineering Ph.D program. He lived in El Paso for two and a half years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Jimenez, Fabiola 53, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Survivors include her brother, Lorenzo Soto; and her sister, Socorro Jimenez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Limones, Maria Carmen 65, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Iglesia Bautista El Buen Pastor. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her husband, Moises; her sons, Miguel Limones and Felipe Limones; her mother, Virginia Montenegro; her sister, Adela Gonzalez; her brothers, Ramon M. Montenegro and Jose Montenegro; and three grandchildren. She was a custodian at UTEP and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Mendez, Eloisa 72, of Fabens died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Hampton Valley Chapel. Burial will be in Fabens Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ines; her sons, Carlos Mendez, Enoc Mendez and Eli Mendez; her daughter, Linda Mendez; and ten grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters. She was a homemaker and lived in Fabens for 52 years. Rosales, Javier 54, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home and burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leticia Garcia; his sons, Gustavo Garcia and Elias Rosales; and his daughters, Ana Rosales, Leticia Rosales and Emilia Rosales. He was a construction worker and lived in El Paso for 12 years. Sanchez, Manuel Ulibarri 71, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice; his sons, Rudy Sanchez and Roland Sanchez; his daughters, Veronica Ulibarri Vallejo, Valerie U. Rodarte and Velma U. Zarsky; two sisters; and nine grandchildren. He worked for 40 years as a civil servant at Fort Bliss and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Sepulveda, Arturo 20, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 8 p.m. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Miguel and Elvira Sepulveda; his brothers, Miguel Sepulveda, Eduardo Sepulveda and Andress Molina, and his sister, Laura Sepulveda. He was enrolled in a trading school and lived was a longtime El Paso resident. Tausinga, Kiana Mae infant daughter of Daniel and Maria Del Carmen Tausinga of El Paso died Tuesday (May 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at noon. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her sister, Yasmin Ceniceros; and her maternal grandparents, Eduardo and Carmen G. Ceniceros. Walters, Woodrow H. 84, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday in Western Hills United Methodist Church followed by the funeral. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; his daughters, Janet Womack, Frances Robertson and Joyce Bryan; four grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. He retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad where he was general yardmaster. He lived in El Paso for 62 years. Memorial contributions can be made to the El Paso Parkinson Disease Support Group, c/o Victor R. Lopez, President, 10486 Janway Dr., El Paso, Texas 79925-7317. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. May 13 2000 Return to top Armwood, Elder Sherman who was a pastor of New Hope Center and an Army veteran, died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). He was 60 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; his parents, Willie James Armwood and Charlestine McCline; three godchildren; five brothers; and seven sisters. A wake will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral and burial will take place in Chicago. Aleman, Micaela 91, of Fabens died Friday (May 12, 2000). A funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in Iglesia Assemblia Templo Elim. Burial will be in Fabens Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Cruz Vega and Graciela Garcia; and her sons, Gaspar Villalobos, Maximo Villalobos and Jorge Villalobos. She was a homemaker and lived in Fabens for 12 years. Arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary. Arias, Ramona 67, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 9, 2000). Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Arnulfo; her sons, Edward Ramos, Larry Ramos and Ernesto Ramos; her daughters, Francis Pimentel and Alexandra Ramos; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 29 years. Jenkins, Edward John 59, of El Paso died Thursday (May 11, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his wife, Susan Marie; his sons, James Jenkins and Robert Jenkins; his daughters, Patty Grisman and Maggie Jenkins; his sister, Mary Saenz; and 12 grandchildren. He was a police officer and a Marine veteran. He lived in El Paso for 30 years. Nares, Miguel 70, of El Paso died Thursday (May 11, 2000). Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Magdalena; his son, Ricardo Nares; his daughters, Maria Quevedo and Gloria Nares; his brothers, Manuel Nares, Salvador Nares and Ruben Nares; his sister, Maria Vernacchio; and one grandchild. He was a retired salesman and was a longtime El Paso resident. Quinones, Jose Luis 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Jude's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Teresa; his sons, Jose G. Quinones, Jose Luis Quinones Jr., and Jorge A. Quinones; his daughters, Carmen Perales, Elisa Quinones, Yolanda Damian, Patricia Boone and Dora Pruett; two brothers; one sister; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a contractor and construction supervisor and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Rodriguez, Enrique 35, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Teresa Rodriguez; and his sisters, Leonor Rodriguez, Maria Del Carmen Venegas, Susie De La Torre and Araceli Fraire. He was a machinist for a tool and die company and was a lifelong El Paso resident. May 14 2000 Return to top Johnston, Willie Morandia a former flight instructor for the B-17 Flying Fortress and an El Paso County soil analyst, died Friday (May 12, 2000). He was 79 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; his sons, Willie E. Johnston, Eric L. Johnston, Robert L. Johnston and Brian C. Johnston; his daughters, Lita A. Madigan, Belinda Olanna, Leanor Johnston and Mirisa M. Osorio; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Armwood, Sherman 60, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with eulogy service at 7 p.m. Funeral and burial will take place in Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; his brothers, William James Armwood, Isaac Charles Roosevelt, and Jerry Armwood; and his sisters, Dorothy Wise, Ruth Davis, Aleana Davis and Martha McPhee. He was a minister of New Hope Faith Center Church of God in Christ and spent 20 years in the Army. He lived in El Paso for 23 years. Gilboe, Elza O. 78, of El Paso died Friday (May 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with a chapel service at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be private. Survivors include her granddaughter, Gina C. Rourke, and her sister, Otill Dabbs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward N., and several brothers and sisters. She was a retired teacher from the Ysleta school district and taught in New York, Alaska, and Germany. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Association P.O. Box 26460 Austin, TX 78755. Gómez, Francisco 39, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Services have taken place. Burial was in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Natividad and Trinidad Gómez; six brothers, eight sisters; and nephews and nieces. He was a landscape laborer and was a longtime Canutillo resident. Arrangements were by San Jose Funeral Home. Marquez, Angelita Guadalupe infant daughter of Monica and Alfredo Marquez, died Friday (May 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast, with rosary at 2 p.m. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her paternal grandparents, Manuel and Jovita Marquez; her maternal grandparents, Rudy and Mary Diaz; her sister, Jazaline Marie Marquez; and her brother, Alfredo Manuel Marquez. McConnell, Richard "Dick" G. 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cindy; his sons, Billie McConnell and David McConnell; his daughter, Diana McConnell; two sisters, Pat Trast and Linda Towne; four grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. He worked in civil service as an electronics technician and test conductor for the Hawk missile systems for more than 38 years. He was a Marine veteran and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 833 W. Washington Road, Chicago, IL 60607. Obeso, Edmundo 71, of El Paso died Thursday (May 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Monday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; his sons, Eduardo Obeso and Edmundo Obeso; his daughter, Ofelia Obeso Luevano; his sisters, Felicitas Castañeda and Maria Cruz Beyer; and seven grandchildren. He retired from the Farah clothing plant after 32 years and was a Korean War veteran. Rojo, Guillermo Jesus 34, of El Paso died in 1995. His remains were recently found in Juárez. Services have taken place. Survivors include his wife, Norma; his son; Jesse Rojo; his daughter, Sandra Rojo; and one grandchild. He was a truck driver and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements were by Del Carmen Funeral Home. Ruiz, Angel infant son of Francisco Ruiz and Melissa Lagunas, died Thursday (May 11, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his brother, Omar Julian Lagunas; his paternal grandparents, Jesus and Maria de Jesus Ruiz; and his maternal grandparents, Albert and Norma Lagunas. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Serrano, Irene 54, of El Paso died Thursday (May 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Carlos Serrano; her daughters, Teresa Serrano and Perla Serrano; her brothers, Ernesto Alvarez, Armando Alvarez, Luis Alvarez and Santiago Alvarez; her sisters, Rita Ditomasso and Magdalena Molina; and one grandchild. She was a lifelong El Paso resident.