El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, June 1-7, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ June 1 2000 Drusina*, Jose Victor a retired civil service employee and a World War II veteran, died Saturday (May 27, 2000). He was also a piano player who performed many piano concerts in El Paso. He was 79 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughters, Gloria Bond, Martha Benitez and Esther Hinson; two brothers; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. A scripture service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Alvarado, Angel 63, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 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 11 a.m. Friday in San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; his sons, Mike Alvarado, Edwardo Alvarado, Oscar Alvarado, Juan Alvarado and Angel Alvarado Jr.; his daughters, Lina Rodriguez, Norma Fuentes, Carmen Alvarado and Rosa Alvarado; his brothers, Mario Alvarado, Manuel Alvarado and Roberto Alvarado; his sisters, Teresa Bonilla and Isidra Alvarado; and nine grand- children. He operated heavy equipment for the commercial metal industry and was a longtime El Paso resident. Anchondo*, Carlos Paulino 72, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Carlos R. Anchondo, Manuel S. Anchondo, Roberto A. Anchondo and Frank Anchondo; his sisters, Rachael A. Marr and Nancy Espinoza; two uncles; and two aunts. He was retired from the El Paso Independent School District and was Korean War Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Callahan*, Donald M. 81, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 30, 2000). A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Callahan; his son, Stephen Callahan; his daughter, Kathleen Floyd; three grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. He was a retired Army colonel and a member of Airstream WBCCI for 30 years. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Circle of Hope Hospice-V.N. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Campa, Angela E. 86, of Lompoc, Calif., formerly of El Paso, died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Marta Carbajal; her sisters, Ernestina Alvarez and Bertha Ortega; and her grandson, Alberto Enrique Lucero. She was the owner of Campos Cafe. She lived in Lompoc for five years and in El Paso for 81 years. Dominguez*, Ignacio S. 84, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., and the funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Martin. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, G. Alicia; his sons, Fernando Ignacio Dominguez and Hector Arturo Dominguez; his daughters, Aida Alicia Valdez and Martha Jonas; two brothers; three sisters; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a postal carrier, an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Hamrick, Myrtle Grace 103, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Richard Bilhartz and Paul Hamrick; her daughter, Virginia Gauthier; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Bentley Hamrick. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Johnson, Roy H. "Red" 93, of El Paso died recently. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his companion, Fran White; his daughters, Barbara Grose and Norma Bolduc; one brother; one sister; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise, and his brother, Rhueben Johnson. He was retired from the Iowa State Highway Commission. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Larow, Lillian W. 91, of El Paso, formerly of Houston, died Thursday (May 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston. Memorial service will be at a later date in White Acres Good Samaritan Retirement Village in El Paso. Survivors include her son, John Larow; her grandson, David Larow; and her nephew, Robert Weisz. She was preceded in death by her husband, George V., and her brother, Tibbie Weisz. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for six years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Macias, Maria de Jesus 85, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by many nephews and nieces. She was a housekeeper in a nursing home and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Miranda, William "Willy" 50, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of El Paso, died Friday (May 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Wyatt; his son, Clayton Wade Miranda; his brother, Michael Miranda; and his sister, Rosine A. Miranda. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Rosine Miranda. He was a slot machine technician in Las Vegas and lived in El Paso for 39 years. Moreno, Juan 76, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Fernando Spencer and Luis Albert Moreno; his daughter, Martha Moreno; and nine grandchildren. He was a retired auto mechanic and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Pierson, Ronnie Lee 49, of El Paso died Sunday (May 28, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rosella, and his sister, Deborah Stanepher. He was a truck driver and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 19 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Rinard, Alma Sue 15, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Friday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her parents, Alma D. and Timothy Rinard; her brother, Richard Alan Rinard; her sister, Liza Rinard; her paternal grandparents, Charles and Ruth Mary Rinard; and her maternal grandmother, Abigail Morales. She was a freshman at Coronado High School and a lifelong El Paso resident. Stroupe, Rosalie 65, of El Paso died Thursday (May 25, 2000). Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Salvador Souflee, Roberto Souflee Jr. and Arturo Souflee; her daughter, Roxanne Souflee; her brothers, Manuel Gonzalez and Fernando Gonzalez; her sisters, Noemi Vasquez, Arcelia Bernal, Yolanda Porras and Guillermina Oughton; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Paul. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Brown, Richard D. 56, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). A private memorial service will be Sunday. Survivors include his mother, two sons, one daughter and seven sisters. He was a truck driver. Arrangements are by French Mortuary in Albuquerque. Rogers Sr ,Richard E. "Lobo" 56, of Hendersonville, N.C., formerly of Horizon City, died Wednesday (May 24, 2000). Survivors include his sons, Richard E. Rogers Jr. and Ronald Rogers; his daughter-in-law, Liz Rogers; and his grandsons, Justin Rogers and Jacob Rogers. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Rogers; his mother, Grace McBloom; and his sister, Beverly Scott. He was a carpenter. He lived in Hendersonville for four years and in Horizon City for 40 years. Arrangements are by Shuler & Luck Funeral Home in Hendersonville. Virrueta, Andres infant son of Edgar and Jennifer Virrueta, died Saturday (May 27, 2000). Services will be in Greeley, Colo. Survivors include his parents; his brothers, Jose Virrueta and Daniel Virrueta; his grandfather, Daniel Perez; his grandmothers, Mona Sundown and Gloria Virrueta; two great-grandfathers; three great-grandmothers; one great-great-grandmother; four uncles; two aunts; and many great-uncles and great-aunts. Arrangements are by Allnutt Funeral Home in Greeley. June 2 2000 Return to top Nelson*, Stanley 82, died Sunday (May 28, 2000). He was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He was awarded the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters for his service in the Korean War. He also served on the Army Aviation Test Board, becoming its secretary. After retiring from the Army he joined the civil service and became a range controller at White Sands Missile Range. He lived in El Paso for 37 years. Survivors include his wife, Reba; his son, Craig Nelson; his daughter, Nancy Zehetner; his sister, Lila Delaney; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his son, Jonathon Nelson; two brothers; and two sisters. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Trinity-First Methodist Church. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Lutheran Social Services, 10110 Montwood, Suite H, El Paso, TX 79925; to Trinity-First Day School, 810 Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902; or to a charity of your choice. Celada, Ana B. 94, of El Paso and Juárez died Thursday (June 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Dolores C. Cortinas; her brother, Jose Carlos Bailon; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Celada, and her brother, Agustin Bailon. She was a sales representative for Stanley Home Products and a longtime area resident. Compian, Pablo 83, of El Paso died Thursday (June 1, 2000). Prayer service will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in Tabernaculo del Desierto. Survivors include his sons, Fernando Lopez, Gilberto Lopez, Hector Lopez and Jose Luis Lopez; his daughter, Maria de Jesus Morales; three brothers; one sister; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was a laborer and lived in El Paso for 14 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. De La Cruz, Enrique Daniel infant son of Enrique and Monica De La Cruz died Thursday (May 25, 2000). Services already took place. Survivors include his grandparents, Filomeno and Guadalupe De La Cruz, and Gilbert and Mary Montelongo. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Emfinger, Page Lee 32, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 31, 2000). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Harvest Christian Center Assembly of God. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Gregory and Cathy Emfinger; his brother, Chance G. Emfinger; his sister, Shama B. Emfinger; and grandparents Bob Emfinger, Darreli and Harry Weldon, and Dessie Bond Hook. He worked for the El Paso Diablos and was a volunteer for the Red Cross. He lived in El Paso for 10 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Galvin, Bernard Joseph 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 31, 2000). Survivors include many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eulalia Rose. He was laborer and a longtime resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Martinez, Israel T. 78, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 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 11 a.m. Saturday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ofelia F.; her sons, Israel F. Martinez Jr., Carlos F. Martinez, Alberto F. Martinez, Oscar F. Martinez and Adolfo F. Martinez; his daughters, Irene Martinez, Irma M. Esqueda and Laura M. Rodriguez; four brothers; three sisters; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He worked in the warehouse of a grocery store and was a longtime El Paso resident. Porras, Mario 68, of El Paso died Thursday (June 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Mario Porras and Humberto Porras; his daughters, Bertha Martinez, Lourdes Aguilera, Patricia Porras, Laura Ramirez and Norma Reyes; sister Enriqueta Porras; and 14 grandchildren. He was a retired machine operator and a longtime El Paso resident. June 3 2000 Return to top Tirres,* Ignacio G. a bus driver for the city and the El Paso Independent School District who had driven tanks for Gen. George Patton in World War II, died Wednesday (May 31, 2000). He was 82 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; his son, Ignacio Tirres Jr.; his daughter, Rita M. Tirres Dimicik; his brother, Antonio Tirres; his sisters, Guadalupe Alvarez, Josefina Puertas and Naya Flores; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Armendariz, Anastacia D. 65, died Thursday (June 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Lauro Rocha and Adolfo Rocha; her daughter, Imelda Rocha; her brother, Fernando Armendariz; her sister, Ramona Armendariz; and four grandchildren. She was a business owner. Bowden, Bob Winford 70, of El Paso died Friday (May 26, 2000). Survivors include his sons, Jeff Bowden and Robert Bowden; his daughters, Bobbie Baker and Paula Givens; two brothers; and one sister. He was a truck driver and lived in El Paso for 15 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Castañeda, Regino 88, of El Paso died Friday (June 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Gabriela; his sons, Luis Castañeda, Mario Castañeda and Tony Castañeda; his daughters, Sylvia Villegas, Estela Martinez, Ana Maria Puchi, Veronica Perea, Rosie E. Gill and Monica Santillan; three brothers; four sisters; 26 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He retired as a printer for Zork Hardware and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Ficker, Anna Maria 72, of El Paso died Thursday (June 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Mike Villalobos and Richard Moreno; her daughters, Rosalinda S. Martin, Blanca Azar and Bertha Roland; her sisters, Irene Zuniga and Carmela Ficker; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a sewing machine operator for more than 45 years and was a longtime El Paso resident. Filleman, Marjorie Marie 79, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Services have taken place. She is survived by her husband, Richard, and many nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso. Arrangements were by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Haling,* Rynart B. 79, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Teru; his daughters, Linda T. O'Kelley and Rita M. Weir; his sisters, Amanda Haling and June Evans; and three grandchildren. He retired after 21 years in the Army, was a civil service security guard and was a decorated World War II and Korean War veteran. He lived in El Paso 42 years. Kimmelman, Zev infant son of Enoch and Ivette Kimmelman died Thursday (June 1, 2000). Services have taken place. He is survived by his parents and many other relatives. Burial is in B'Nai Zion Cemetery. Arrangements were by Martin Funeral Home-West. Kitzer,* Eugene W. 75, of El Paso died Thursday (June 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, followed by burial in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ninfa E.; his son, Dennis Kizer; his stepson, Art Sleighel; his daughters, Bonnie Miller and Logene Stewart; and three grandchildren. He retired from the Army after 30 years and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Medina, Francisco Luis 78, of El Paso died Thursday (June 1, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. today in St. Mark Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Francisco Luis Medina, Moises Medina and Raul Medina; his daughters, Dora Amancio, Elva Esparza, Aida Garay, Armida Castillo and Maria Lopez; two brothers; three sisters; 22 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a forklift operator for Sun Garden Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Pineda,* Efrain "Gucho" Sr., 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Futrell Funeral Home, where a funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Efrain Pineda Jr.; his daughters, Charlene Castro, Lisa Oaxaca, Loretta Dominguez and Suzanne Levison; and 12 grandchildren. He was a business owner for 32 years and an Army veteran. Sanchez, Taylor Yvonne infant son of Anastacia Telles and Michael Sanchez, died Wednesday (May 31, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his paternal grandparents, Dolores and Arturo Sanchez; his grandfather, Sidney Stevens; and his grandmother, Bernicia Telles. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Saucedo, Felipe 69, of El Paso died Friday (June 2, 2000). Visitation will be at 8:30 a.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 9 a.m., with funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; his son, Felipe Saucedo Jr.; his daughter, Juana Garcia; one brother; one sister; and five grandchildren. He was a mechanic and a lifelong El Paso resident. Holguin, Catarina Peña 79, of El Paso, formerly of Fort Stockton, Texas, died Tuesday (May 30, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Church, followed by burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include her son, Ray Holguin; her daughter, Dorothy Peña; her sisters, Magdalena Valenzuela, Mary Lou Espino, Raquel Gutierrez and Dora Peña Tate; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton. June 4 2000 Return to top Kittilsted,* Theodore "Serg" who was a teacher at Eastwood High School and Del Valle High School and an Army veteran, died Wednesday (May 31, 2000). He was 78 and lived in El Paso for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Susie, and his daughters, Patrice Rabe and Gwen Craig. A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. today in Gospel Light Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to Billy Mills Lakota Sioux, P.O. Box 670, Raton, NM 87740. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Armijo,* Martina C. 79, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara L. Armijo; her sons, Gabriel C. Armijo and John C. Armijo; her brothers, Macario Cobos and Jesus Cobos; her sisters, Beatriz Adamson, Elena De La Rosa and Brijida De Anda; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a cafeteria worker at Austin High School and lived in El Paso for 52 years. Campbell, Blanche Mable 72, of Mobile, Ala., died Wednesday (May 31, 2000). A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Autry Glen Campbell and John Errol Campbell; her daughter, Fredrica Ayer; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in Mobile for four years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Carothers, Willie 93, of El Paso died Monday (May 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Visitors Chapel A.M.E. Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. She is survived by her sisters, Betty May Dauphiney and Lina Pearl Ross, and several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Carothers, Elvira 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (May 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 5 p.m. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Raul Elvins and Arturo Elvins; her sisters, Emma Artalejo and Carmen Portillo; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Ficker, Anna Maria 72, of El Paso died Thursday (June 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Mike Villalobos and Richard Moreno; her daughters, Rosalina S. Martin, Blanca Azar and Bertha Roland; her sisters, Irene Zuniga and Carmela Ficker; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a sewing machine operator for more than 45 years and was a longtime El Paso resident. Lyle, Martha Lee "Tita" Gale 51, of El Paso died Friday (June 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday in Saint Alban's Episcopal Church, followed by funeral at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James Arthur "Flip"; her mother, Martha Reinhard Gale; her son, Cory Jackson Gale Lyle; and her daughter, Martha Jessica Lyle. She belonged to several clubs and volunteered at many local organizations, including the Child Crisis Center and the Junior League of El Paso. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions can be made to Saint Alban's Episcopal Church. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Maguregui, Maria Isaac 91, of El Paso died Friday (June 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Maria M. Olivares; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 74 years. Sanchez, Taylor Yvonne infant daughter of Anastacia Telles and Michael Sanchez, died Wednesday (May 31, 2000). Services have taken place. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her paternal grandparents, Dolores and Arturo Sanchez; her grandfather, Sidney Stevens; and her grandmother, Bernicia Telles. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Santoyo, Tomas H. 55, of Socorro died Saturday (June 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in Hampton Valley Mortuary, followed by a private funeral. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Olga; his parents, Jose and Isabel Santoyo; his sons, Sergio Santoyo, Ricardo Santoyo and Carlos Santoyo; his daughters, Sylvia Olaque, Elizabeth Santoyo and Priscilla Santoyo; two brothers; three sisters; and seven grandchildren. He was a bus driver for Socorro Independent School District and a longtime Socorro resident. Overman,* Dan Truman 71, of Dallas, formerly of El Paso, died Saturday (June 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday in Family Funeral Care. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Joy; his daughter, Ann Cathleen Overman; his brothers, Tommy Overman and Max Overman; and many other relatives. He was a schoolteacher for 40 years and an Army veteran. June 5 2000 Return to top Long,* Robert Daniel administrator of the U.S. Army Dental Department and a retired master sergeant with 32 years of service, died Wednesday (May 31, 2000). He was 80 and lived in El Paso for 39 years. Survivors include his wife, Eva E.; his daughters, Carol V. LeBlanc and Deborah Dominic; his sister, Minnie F. Luthringer; and three grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Fong, Maria P. 89, of El Paso died Saturday (June 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Ernestina Galindo and Celia Peralta; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alberto. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Hernandez, Savannah Marie infant daughter of Xavier and Jennifer Marie Hernandez, died Friday (June 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, followed by graveside service at 1:45 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors also include her sister, Ashley Grace Hernandez; her paternal grandparents, Fernando and Bertha Hernandez; her maternal grandparents, Ralph and Lucy Padilla; and four uncles. Lee, Johnnie Evalyn 77, of El Paso died Friday (June 2, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Robert E.; her son, John Lee; her stepson, David York; two sisters; her granddaughters, Angela York and Shannon York; and several nephews and nieces. She was a retired teacher for the Ysleta and El Paso school districts. She lived in El Paso for 46 years. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Circle of Hope Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX, McKinney,* John J. Jr., 79, of El Paso died Saturday (June 3, 2000). Graveside service will be Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery; time is pending. He is survived by his wife, Nancy A. He was supervisor for civil service at White Sands Missile Range, a decorated Army veteran and survivor of Pearl Harbor. He lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Robledo Esteban of El Paso died Saturday (June 3, 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 10 a.m. Tuesday in Santa Lucia Catholic Church, followed by burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jose Luis Robledo, Ruben Robledo and Pablo Robledo; his daughters, Hortencia Aragon, Elvira Ryan, Yolanda Robledo and Guadalupe Robledo; two brothers; one sister; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a maintenance man with the El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong El Paso resident. Rodriguez, Juana U. 100, of El Paso died Thursday (June 1, 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. Tuesday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, David Rodriguez and Salvador Rodriguez; her daughter, Candelaria Alvidrez; her sister, Lucia U. Hernandez; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matias N. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Silverthorne,* Hugh D. 83, of El Paso died Sunday (June 4, 2000). Survivors include his son, Christian Silverthorne; his daughter, Barbara Montgomery; and his brother, Ethan Silverthorne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran and lived in El Paso for 34 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. June 6 2000 Return to top Silvia,* Earl Leon a retired Army staff sergeant, died Friday (June 2, 2000). He received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for his service during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He lived in El Paso for 20 years. He is survived by his sister, Jacqueline F. Thompson; his niece, Bobbie Meulenberg; and his friend, Enrique Ibarra. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with graveside service at 1:30 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Armstrong, Virgil Seems 29, of Truth or Consequences, died Saturday (May 27, 2000). Survivors include his mother, Diana Traylor; his stepfather, James Traylor; his son, J.T. Armstrong; his brothers, Thomas Armstrong, Joseph Armstrong, John Armstrong and James S. Armstrong II; and his sisters, Lola Villegas and Robin Armstrong. He was preceded in death by his father, James Samuel Armstrong. He was a truck driver and a lifelong New Mexico resident. No services are planned. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Crouch, Annie Bell 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (May 31, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, William Franklin Crouch Jr. and Gordon Crouch; her daughter, Eula Diane Crouch; her sister, Gladys Ross; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Sr. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 45 years. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Davis, Amalia G. 95, of El Paso died Monday (June 5, 2000). Services will be private; arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons, Al Davis and Charles Davis; her daughter, Yolanda Bencomo; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Gonzalez, Joaquin "Queen" 71, of El Paso died Sunday (June 4, 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 St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lazara "Sara"; his mother, Concepcion Gonzalez; his sons, Tomas Gonzalez and David Gonzalez; his brother, Isabel Gonzalez; and his sisters, Matilde Gonzalez and Amparo Muñoz. He was a retired serviceman for Continental Water and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Mejia, Herlinda 73, of El Paso died Monday (June 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in La Paz Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Luis Terrazas, and her sister, Herminia Hernandez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Rubio, Hector 64, of El Paso died Friday (June 2, 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 noon Wednesday in Corpus Christi Catholic Community. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ana Castillo; his sons, Hector Rubio Jr. and Albert Rubio; his daughters, Diana Carrillo and Myrna Anasovitch; one brother; one sister; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a taxi driver for United Independent and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Solis, Francisca 98, of El Paso died Saturday (June 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ruperto Solis and Luis Solis; her sister, Rebecca Reza; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 80 years. Terrazas, Francisco 81, of San Elizario died Sunday (June 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; two brothers; and one sister. He was a farm worker and a longtime San Elizario resident. Trejo, Josefina 79, of El Paso died Saturday (June 3, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jesus Rodriguez; her daughters, Hilda Guzman, Guadalupe Flores and Maria Silvia Castro; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 29 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. June 7 2000 Return to top Moore, Thurman Udell El Paso county judge for three terms and a first assistant district attorney from 1990-1993, died Sunday (June 4, 2000). He also taught criminal justice courses at the University of Texas at El Paso, served as president of the Regional Council of Governments and was legal counsel to the El Paso Public Service Board. He was 72 and an El Paso resident from 1960 to 1993. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean; his son, Mark Moore; his daughters, Susan Mains and Kristi Kelsay; his sister, Jean DeVore; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church in Dickinson, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite hospice, to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston or to the American Cancer Society. Acosta, Eddie "Campbell" 30, of El Paso died Friday (June 2, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 12:30 p.m. and graveside service at 2:30 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Sylvia Acosta; his sons, Edward James Acosta and Kevin Eduardo Acosta; his brothers, Dionicio Acosta Jr., Daniel Acosta, Adan Acosta and Sammy Acosta; and his sisters, Sylvia Iracheta and Norma A. Leavitt. He was preceded in death by his father, Dionicio Acosta. He was a cook at Furr's Cafeteria and a lifelong El Paso resident. Adams, Ruby Lee 90, of El Paso died Monday (June 5, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Oak Grove Cemetery in Graham, Texas. Survivors include her son, Glen Adams; her daughters, Izell Davis and Janie Holder; 16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas, and her daughters, Dorothy Stuart and Wanda Jordan. She was a homemaker. Contreras, Ritchie 16, of La Mesa, N.M., died Monday (May 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Ricardo and Sofia Contreras; his brother, Daniel Contreras; his sister, Veronica Aguirre; his paternal grandfather, Osvaldo Contreras; and his maternal grandmother, Guadalupe Mesa. He was a high-school sophomore and a lifelong area resident. Gonzalez, Manuel A. 75, of Canutillo died Monday (June 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in San Francisco de Assisi Mission, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the same church, with burial in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Francisca P.; his sons, Ruben P. Gonzalez, Pedrodos Gonzalez, Javier Gonzalez, Mario Gonzalez, Rogelio Gonzalez and Roman Gonzalez; his daughters, Alicia Vargas and Martha Calderon; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He worked in maintenance for the Parks and Recreation Department and was a lifelong Canutillo resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. McKinney* Jr., John J79, of El Paso died Saturday (June 3, 2000). A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nancy A. He was a civil service supervisor for White Sands Missile Range, a decorated Army veteran and a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Moreno,* David 56, of El Paso died Friday (May 19, 2000). Services have been conducted. Burial was in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include two sons; one daughter; his brother, Alfred Moreno; his sister, Florence Prator; one grandchild; and his goddaughter, Jerry Correia. He was a firefighter and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for three years. Arrangements were by La Paz Funeral Home. Ogden,* Harold A. 81, of El Paso died Saturday (June 3, 2000). Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Mt. Joy United Methodist Church in Clearfield, N.Y. Burial will be at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Survivors include his wife, Lenore Whelan Ogden; his sons, Michael Ogden and Mark Ogden; two brothers; three sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a retired real estate broker and served in the Army Air Corps. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Col. Harold A. Ogden to the Association of Graduates, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10990, or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Robles, Herminda S. 83, of El Paso died Sunday (June 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Minda Pina; her sister, Vicenta Inez Fourzan; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mariano "Pancho," and her son, Ricardo Mario Robles. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Ponce, Jesus Jose 84, of Glendale, Calif., formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (June 4, 2000). Visitation will be at 7 p.m Thursday in Custard Christianson Mortuary in La Puente, Calif., with funeral at 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Robert Ponce; his brother, Angel Ponce; his sisters, Maria Luisa Aguilera, Margarita Solis and Carmen Amparan; his grandson, Oliver Ponce; his granddaughters, Debora Ponce, Celeste Ponce, Vanessa Ponce, Lorie Ponce and Yvette Ponce; his great-granddaughter, Omni Ponce; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his son, Armando Ponce. He was a longtime Glendale resident.