El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, June 24-30, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ June 24 2000 Copeland, Ernestine "Tina" Marie a parent liaison for the Life Management Center, died Wednesday (June 21, 2000). She was 45 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include husband, William R.; her father, Robert Trambley; her daughters, Ariel Copeland, Megan Copeland, Tessa Copeland, Whitney Copeland and Ashley Copeland; and five sisters. She was preceded in death by her mother, Estela Portillo Trambley. A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Boyer, Elsie O. 94, of El Paso died Friday (June 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Nazareth Hall, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in the same hall. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Rita Rinker, and her sisters, Anne Bond and Bonnie Olson. She worked for 40 years as a nurse with Bethesda Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made to Nazareth Hall, 4614 Trowbridge, El Paso, TX 79903. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Flore, Juliet 46, of El Paso died Thursday (June 22, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, followed by a funeral at 10 a.m. and burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Edna G. Quinones; her daughter, Joi Marie Flore; her brother, Paulino Quinones III; her sister, Edna Flood; and many other relatives. She was formerly employed with Taylor Publishing Company and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Martinez, Soledad 88, of El Paso died Thursday (June 22, 2000). A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Emanuel United Methodist Church. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her son, Jose Martinez; her daughters, Martha Bezemek, Elizabeth Salazar and Estela Salveson; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 74 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Peņa Clara Placencia of El Paso died Thursday (June 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Assumption, followed by a private burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Charlie Placencia; her sisters, Connie P. Braden and Olivia P. Sanchez; her grandchildren, Patrick Peņa, Jonathon Peņa, Christopher Peņa and Sandra Peņa Kircher; six great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodolfo L., and her son, Rodolfo L. Peņa Jr. She worked as a library clerk at Bowie High School for many years and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Assumption, 4800 Byron, El Paso, TX 79930. Perez, Guadalupe Maria 95, of El Paso died Friday (June 23, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Queen of Angels. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Sister Corazon de Maria Perez, RJM, and Genoveva Perez; her nephew, Luis Enrique Perez; her nieces, Teresa Perez, Guadalupe Perez Holguin, Carolina Perez de Muņoz, Emma Perez de Cifuentes and Rosario Perez; and many great-nephews and great-nieces. She was a nun for 73 years and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Pierce, Lorene Lucy 82, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Scotsdale Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Theodore M.; her son, Theodore M. Pierce II; her daughters, Sharon K. Scheele and Judy A. Gerth; her sisters, Neva Chloe Gentry and Joann Ramsey; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA -- Circle of Hope, 221 E. Missouri, Suite 200, El Paso, TX 79903. Nelson, Vera Cartwright 91, of Flowery Branch, Ga., formerly of El Paso, died Monday (June 19, 2000). A memorial service will be in Arlington, Texas. Survivors include her son, Gary Cartwright; her daughter, Gail Isaacs; her stepdaughter, Nancy Griffin; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy A. Cartwright, and her second husband, Harold. She was active in church work and served on various committees. She lived in El Paso for 20 years before moving to Flowery Branch two years ago. June 25 2000 Return to top Aguirre, Maria de los Angeles a teacher and the mother of El Paso first lady Kenna Ramirez, died Friday (June 23, 2000). She was 76 and lived in El Paso for 15 years. Survivors include her sons, Gustavo Aguirre and Carlos Aguirre; her daughters, Kenna Ramirez and Nini Montes; her sister, Emma Burstein; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Civic activist was also top insurance official Tippin Sr., William D. "Bill" a partner of Rogers and Belding Insurance Co. and director for the Texas State Board of Insurance Agents, died Friday (June 23, 2000). He was also a president of the Yucca Council Boy Scouts of America. He was 79 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Mary; his sons, William "Tip" Tippin and Walter Tippin; his sister, Mary Johnson; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Yucca Council Boy Scouts of America. Brewster, Rebecca V. 59, of El Paso died Friday (June 23, 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 St. Raphael Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Joe F. Brewster Jr.; her daughter, Laura Ann Reed; her mother, Margarita Patino; and three grandchildren. She was a secretary at El Paso Natural Gas Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident. Boyer, Elsie O. 94, of El Paso died Friday (June 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Nazareth Hall, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in the same hall. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Sister Rita Rinker, and her sisters, Anne Bond and Bonnie Olson. She worked for 40 years as a nurse with Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. Memorial contributions may be made to Nazareth Hall, 4614 Trowbridge, El Paso, TX 79903. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Escobar-Beltran, Maria Antonia 50, and daughter Brenda Patricia Perez, 17, of Los Angeles died Saturday (June 17, 2000) in a car accident on Interstate 10 near Van Horn. Escobar-Beltran was a caretaker, and Perez was a student. They were cremated. Both were longtime California residents. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Graham, Evangelina 78, of El Paso died Thursday (June 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Antonio Yanez; her daughters, Irene Y. Ordonez, Rosa M. Carrizal, Isabel Y. Ontiveros and Jessie Pacheco; six brothers; four sisters; one goddaughter; 28 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Victor Yanez Jr. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Molinar Jr., Modean Amber 94, of El Paso died Thursday (June 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Entombment will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her grandchildren, Gary R. Jacobsen and John Scott Jacobsen; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; and her daughter, Sydna J. Jacobsen. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA Circle of Hope. Molinar Jr., Sara Ramirez 66, of El Paso died Friday (June 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose A.; her sons, Jose Hernandez and Pedro Hernandez; her daughters, Sara H. Guilliani and Linda Rahn; three brothers; one sister; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Molinar Jr., Hector 47, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Hector Christopher Molinar; his daughters, April Molinar and Angela Maynor; his father, Hector Molinar Sr.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Guadalupe Molina. He was a supply sergeant in the Army. Neiman, Virgie Belle 68, of El Paso died Saturday (June 24, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Highland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard J.; her son, Bill Neiman; her daughters, Carol Neiman, Lucy Neiman, Nancy Alexander and Patty Neiman; one brother; and four grandchildren. She lived in El Paso for 36 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Portas, Gudel 96, of El Paso died Friday (June 23, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in B'Nai Zion Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Mashe Fainchtein and Amalia Sidransky; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He owned a clothing store and lived in El Paso for eight years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. June 26 2000 Return to top Thompson, James Harold a physician's assistant and an Army veteran, died Sunday (June 25, 2000). He was 57 and had lived in El Paso for six years. Survivors include his wife, Maria Socorro; his parents, Louis and Mary Huck; his brothers, Donald Huck, Louis Huck, Herman Huck, Michael Huck and Coy Thompson; his sister, Linda Briseno; and his caregiver, Martin Morales. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Covarrubias, Jose Antonio 65, of El Paso died Sunday (June 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 5 p.m. and prayer service at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funerals will be at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Lara; his mother, Guillermina Trujillo Covarrubias; his sons, Jose Covarrubias, Luis A. ovarrubias, Cesar A. Covarrubias, Octavio Covarrubias and Blas Covarrubias; and his daughters, Ofelia amirez, Bertha A. Ontiveros, Rosalba Corral, Aurora Martinez and Maribel Arzaga. He was a retired farmer and a longtime El Paso resident. Delgado, Abigail infant daughter of Javier and Maria Elena Delgado, died Monday (June 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with graveside service at 2 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Other survivors include her sisters, Amanda Elena Delgado and Ashley Delgado. Dominguez, Irma Perez Castillo 62, of El Paso died Thursday (June 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gilbert H.; her mother, Sara P. Castillo; her sons, Juan Gilberto Dominguez and Jose Raul Dominguez; her daughters, Irma Ingo and Yvonne Arrollo; her sister, Sara Garcia; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Rivin, Rosalie 66, of El Paso died Saturday (June 24, 2000). Graveside service will be at 5 p.m. today in Temple Mount Sinai Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Stan; her sons, Andrew and Randy; her daughters, Susan and Nancy; her sister, Miriam; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 17 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Circle of Hope Hospice-VNA, 2211 E. Missouri, Suite S-200, El Paso, TX 79903-3628, or to the Temple Mount Sinai Youth Fund, 4408 N. Stanton, El Paso, TX 79902. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. June 27 2000 Return to top Barnes, George G. who retired as a lieutenant colonel after 23 years of service and worked for the Department of Human Resources for 21 years, died Friday (June 23, 2000). He was 77 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Audrey D.; his son, James P. Barnes; his daughter, Cathy Barnes; his sisters, Frances Bruton and Louise Johnson; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with funeral at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Balderrama, Josefina 57, of El Paso died Sunday (June 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Beatriz A. Davila; her daughter, Claudia B. Leyva; her brothers, Javier J. Davila and Felipe J. Davila; her sisters, Maria R. Davila, Beatriz Bailon and Lourdes Romero; and one grandson. She was an occupational nurse and worked for Levi Straus. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Granados, Maria 73, of Sunland Park died Sunday (June 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her husband, Elias; her sons, Ruben Granados, Jose Alfredo Granados and Victor Granados; her daughters, Rose Mary Velasquez, Alicia Araujo, Patricia Granados, Lupe Araujo and Carmen Castruita; five brothers; three sisters; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Lambert Annie Margaret "Peggy" of El Paso died Friday (June 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, C. Tim Lambert; her daughters, Anne Moore and Debbie Ehrke; her brother, Prentiss O'Neal; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one nephew. She sang in the choir and taught Sunday School at Immanuel Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice of Dallas Charitable Fund, 5001 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1050, Dallas, TX 75244. Munoz, Concepcion E. 94, of El Paso died Friday (June 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mark Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Eduardo Munoz, Raul Munoz, Roberto Munoz, Luis Munoz and Hector Munoz; her daughters, Maria B. Munoz, Marina Macias and Alicia Burrola; her brother, Enrique Estrada; 27 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Puentes, Herlinda J. 51, of El Paso died Monday (June 26, 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. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Reymundo; her mother, Margarita Jimenez; her sons, Reymundo Puentes Jr. and Rene Puentes; her daughters, Rachel Martinez and Patricia Puentes; her brothers, George Jimenez, Eddie Jimenez and David Jimenez; her sister, Yolanda Olivas; her grandmother, Marcelina H. Martinez; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Rosales, Cecilia 35, of El Paso died Sunday (June 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Juan G. and Ofelia Rosales; her brother, Juan A. Rosales; her sisters, Norma Veloz, Angelica Zuniga and Martha Robles; and her maternal grandmother, Aurora Hernandez. She worked for 15 years as a bakery sales associate for Furr's supermarket and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Salcido Jr., Lorenzo Amado infant son of Christy T. Saez and Lorenzo A. Salcido Sr., died Saturday (June 24, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his brother, Roberto Miguel Rosales; his paternal grandparents, Ireno Salmeron and Amada S. Briones; and his maternal grandparents, Miguel and Christina Alvarado. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Trevino, Jose Israel 72, of El Paso died Monday (June 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Maria B.; his mother, Marcela Trevino; his sons, Rolando Trevino, Israel Trevino, Marc Trevino and Joshua Trevino; his daughters, Margo Trevino, Beverly Trevino, Michelle Trevino, Minerva Telles and April Trevino; three brothers; two sisters; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his son, George Trevino; and his daughter, Yvonne Trevino. He was a salesman for Water Chemicals and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. June 28 2000 Return to top Hallbauer, Gehard A. "Jerry" a decorated World War II and Korean War veteran and former prisoner of war, died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). He was 79, worked as a civil service radar technician and lived in El Paso for 43 years. Survivors include his sons, Gary Hallbauer and Bruce Hallbauer; his daughter, Nancy Hallbauer Pinkston; his brother, Art Hallbauer; seven grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Alvarez, Victoria Perez 87, of El Paso died Monday (June 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Alfredo Amaya; her daughter, Evangelina Alvarez; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Apodaca, Juan C. 88, of Clint died Saturday (June 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in San Lorenzo Parish. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the parish, where a funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Isabel S.; his daughters, Emma A. Cisneros, Alicia Apodaca and Suzie Apodaca; his brother, Andres Apodaca; his sister, Romie Franco; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lily A. Carrillo. He was the retired owner and operator of a trucking company, a World War II veteran and a lifelong Clint resident. Bromfman, Joseph Alexander 74, of El Paso died Sunday (June 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, where a funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Michael Bromfman; his daughters, Christy McCollum, Philis Bacchus and Jolene Clark; one sister; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a sheet-metal worker, a Navy serviceman and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Carter, Minnie Lee 96, of El Paso died Monday (June 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Anthony United Methodist Church in Anthony, Texas. A private graveside service will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alva "Cap"; her daughter, Dorothy Marie Black; her sister, Helen Whitfield; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Daniel Curtis Black. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 41 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Anthony United Methodist Church, 101 Franklin, Anthony, TX 79821, or to the Circle of Hope Hospice-V.N.A., 2211 E. Missouri, El Paso, TX 79903. Davis, Maria Leigh infant daughter of Dennis and Sarah Davis, died Saturday (June 24, 2000). A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her brother, Owen Ray Davis; her paternal grandparents, George and Angela Davis; and her maternal grandparents, Donald Bradford and Evonne Dallas. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Garcia, Jose 89, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. A funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, followed by burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Antonia; his sons, Prudencio Garcia, Marciano Garcia, Rafael Garcia, Joel Garcia, Moises Garcia, Alfredo Garcia and Jose Garcia Jr.; his daughters, Lucilla Varela and Maria de Los Angeles Garcia; and 25 grandchildren. He was a self-employed salesman and a longtime El Paso resident. Hill, Joel R. "Bob" 68, of El Paso died Monday (June 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, where a funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; his sons, Mike Hill and Justin Hill; his brother, John Brookshire; and two grandchildren. He was a retired Army master sergeant and an insurance agent for New York Life. He lived in El Paso for 35 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Horizon City VFW Post 10354, to the American Heart Association, to the American Diabetes Association or to a favorite charity. McDonald, Nettie R. 91, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Clarence McDonald; her sister, Ruby Shortes; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd. She was a rancher and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Ramirez, Zeferina 96, of El Paso died Sunday (June 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church, followed by burial in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Carlos Ramirez and Jose Alfredo Ramirez; her daughters, Dolores Ramirez, Mercedes Ramirez and Ana Maria Roam; 26 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos B., and her sons, Daniel Ramirez and Armando Ramirez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Salcido, Esperanza Lopez 67, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 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 Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Eduardo; her son, Sergio Salcido; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricardo Salcido. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. June 29 2000 Return to top Esparza, Maria Carmen Alcocer a self-employed grocery store owner, died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). She was 74 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her sons, Juan Esparza, Lorenzo Esparza and Jesus Esparza; her daughters, Margarita Pavia, Martha Valtierra, Maria de Jesus Melczynski, Carmen Esparza, Sara E. Main, Angelita Gonzalez, Anna M. Esparza and Emelia Tomlinson; 24 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, with rosary at 6:30 p.m., in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Church, followed by burial in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Arzate, Ubaldo 67, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 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 11 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria de Lourdes; his son, Osbaldo Arzate; his daughter, Alma Angelica Arzate; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Chavez, Luis 72, of Clint died Monday (June 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Clara; his sons, Jose Carlos Chavez, Arturo Chavez, Alberto A. Chavez and Luis Alfonso Chavez; his daughter, Teresa Campillo; his sister, Gabina Martinez; and seven grandchildren. He was a retired farm worker and a lifelong Clint resident. Flores, Emma P. 76, of El Paso died Sunday (June 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the same church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Alicia Davis, Ida Watters, Irma Gomez and Andrea Rodriguez; her sisters, Antonia Lopez and Crusita Leyva; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Manuela Chavira and Rosenda Ruiz. She was a retired baker and a longtime El Paso resident. Hurtado, Gustavo 34, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his father, Juan Hurtado; his sons, Gustavo Hurtado Jr. and Jerry Hurtado; his daughters, Erica Hurtado and Valerie Hurtado; his brothers, Juan Hurtado Jr., Sergio Hurtado and Gerardo Hurtado; and his sisters, Elidia Hurtado and Sagrario Hurtado. He was a body shop mechanic and a longtime El Paso resident. Jimenez, Rafael 81, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Aida Zubiate, Dina Church and Vivian Zubiate, and seven grandchildren. He was a foreman mechanic for a trucking business, a World War II Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Marquez, Adela Ochoa 95, of El Paso died Sunday (June 25, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, with prayer service at 1 p.m., in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Marquez, Ruben Marquez, Ignacio Marquez and Merced Marquez; her daughter, Eva Marquez; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for a few years. Medrano, Steven Craig 37, of El Paso died Monday (June 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Graciela; his parents, Jose and Nena Medrano; his sons, Steven Craig Medrano Jr. and Marcus Greg Medrano; and his daughters, Stefanie Medrano and Jasmine Victoria Medrano. He was a truck driver and lived in El Paso for 2 1/2 years. Portillo, Valentina 102, of El Paso and Socorro died Sunday (June 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Socorro Mission La Purisima. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the same mission. Survivors include her sons, Leonardo Portillo, Gilbert Portillo, Mike Portillo and Oscar Portillo; her daughters, Corina Holguin, Martha Perez and Emma Guerra; 33 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andres. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Socorro and El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Ruiz, Aurora "Lola" B. 81, of El Paso died Monday (June 26, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Felix Ruiz Jr., Alfredo Ruiz and Roberto Ruiz; her daughters, Olga Peralta, Alicia Ruiz, Carmen Ruiz and Patricia Ruiz; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix. She was a homemaker, a volunteer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Carmen E. Urquidi, 87, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Francisco Urquidi; her daughter, Margarita U. Valdillez; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. June 30 2000 Return to top LaBounty, Alvin B. a decorated Army veteran and a vocational counselor for McGregor Educational Center, died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). He was was also a volunteer for Veterans Affairs. He was 80 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Katherine; his stepsons, Daniel R. Grady and Robert P. Grady Jr.; his daughter, Teresa Schaffer; his stepdaughters, Angela Grady Daughtery, Petra Grady Nelson and Patrica Grady; one sister; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Andazola, Luz Elena 52, of El Paso died Thursday (June 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Marcos; her daughters, Marisa Andazola, Marinee Andazola and Maribel Andazola; her mother, Aurora Hernandez; three brothers; two sisters; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Avila, Cristina M. 75, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Survivors include her nephew, Jesus Carrera, and her nieces, Margarita Arellano, Susana Saucedo and Lourdez Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by her husband. She worked in a clothing factory and was a longtime El Paso resident. Esquivel, Alfred 81, of El Paso died Monday (June 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Isela; his sons, Alfred Esquivel Jr. and Tomas Esquivel; his daughters, Yolanda Reyes and Patricia Esquivel; one brother; one sister; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a baker and lived in El Paso for seven years. Lepe, Jose Jesus 75, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 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. Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lucinda; his sons, Albert Lepe, Javier Lepe, Gustavo Lepe, David Lepe and Victor Lepe; Sandra Lepe De Villa; one brother; one sister; and eight grandchildren. He was a retired restaurant manager and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Lopez, Ofelia 40, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Roberto and Estella Gonzalez Lopez; her brothers, Roberto Lopez Jr. and Raul Lopez; and her sister, Estella Lopez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Luevano, Alfredo M. 67, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Little Flower Catholic Church. Survivors include his son, Danny Luevano, and his daughter, Socorro Garcia. He was a supervisor for Union Manufacturing Garments and a lifelong El Paso resident. Martinez, Ramiro 38, of El Paso died Wednesday (June 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 9 a.m. Graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha A.; his sons, Ramiro Martinez Jr. and Angel Martinez; his daughter, Daisey Parada; his father, Fernando Ramirez; his mother, Dora Rodriguez; three brothers; and two sisters. He was a mechanic and a longtime El Paso resident. Neely, Eloise J. 83, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. today at Park Hills Christian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, William "Bill" K. Neely Jr.; her daughter, Juanita Elkins; one sister; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William K. "Bud" Sr. She was retired from Sears & Roebuck and lived in El Paso for 57 years. Memorial contributions can be made to Park Hills Christian Church. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Rodriguez, Julieta Leo 75, of El Paso died Monday (June 26, 2000). Survivors include her sons, Frank Rodriguez, Joe Avila, Carlos Avila and Julian Avila; her daughters, Nina Mariotti and Grace Phillips; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Cruz. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Romero, Francisco 62, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his son, Joseph Quillin; his daughters, Mary Arkel, Sheila Bernal, Maria Hernandez and Cristina Torazon; four brothers; two sisters; and nine grandchildren. He was a taxicab driver and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Scagno, John E. 78, of El Paso died Monday (June 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home, with graveside service at 11 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anne; his sons, John Scagno Jr. and David R. Scagno; and three grandchildren. He was retired from the General Mills Corp. and a Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 42 years. Shelton, Walter N. 42, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Roberta Shelton; his son, Walter K. Shelton; and his brothers, John Shelton and Harry Shelton. He was a surveyor and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home.