El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, July 8-14, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ July 8 2000 Endlich Jr.,Ben A. a World War II Navy veteran and a business owner, died Friday (July 7, 2000). He founded Endlich Motor Co. at age 17. He was 83 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Frances Bennett; his sons, Robert Wayne Endlich and Ben A. Endlich; his daughters, Betty Jo Main, Barbara Jean Molinar and Marie Yvonne Daugherty; five brothers; one sister; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter. Rosary will be at noon Monday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arana, Patricia 77, of El Paso died Thursday (July 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. today, with a rosary at 10 a.m., in La Paz Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Pedro Alvarado and Salvador Sanchez; his daughters, Maria Alvarado and Aurora Alvarado; two brothers; 22 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was a housekeeper and lived in El Paso for 20 years. Crysler, Bessie Mae 93, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (July 3, 2000). A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include her son-in-law, Robert W. King; her grandchildren, Debbie King Lashford and Robert W. King Jr.; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Alva Binney; her second husband, William John "Jack" Crysler; and her daughters, Betty Binney King and Ella Binney Davis. She retired from the Popular Dry Goods Store. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Herrera, Manuel 47, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). Visitation and rosary will be in Funeraria Pershes in Juárez. Funeral arrangements are pending. Burial will be in Jardines Eternos in Juárez. Survivors include his wife, Olga Elvira N.; his mother, Aurora Barraza; his daughters, Alexandra Herrera and Jacqueline Herrera; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Luis Herrera. He was a medical assistant and lived in El Paso for three years. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Meraz, Cindy J. 43, of El Paso died Thursday (July 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Armando; her father and stepmother, Bill and Mona Christensen; her mother, Jane Fletcher; and her sisters, Carol A. Carpenter and Janet L. Christensen. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 27 years. Reddoch Sr., Hal W. 70, of El Paso died Thursday (July 6, 2000). A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alma; his son, Hal Reddoch Jr.; his daughter, Lenora Reddoch Erevia; and three grandchildren. He was a retired Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He lived in El Paso for 27 years. Robertson, Mable S. 72, of Anthony died Wednesday (July 5, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in St. Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, William H. Robertson, Dale B. Robertson and Joseph C. Robertson; her brothers; Wallace Stallings and Lee Stallings; seven grandchildren; and four great-grand children. She was a nurse and lived in Anthony for 39 years. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Fourzan, Ralph 68, of Murrieta, Calif., formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (June 25, 2000). Burial was in Murrieta. Survivors include his wife, Daisy; his son, Ralph Fourzan Jr.; his daughters, Sarita Shockey and Ivette Hernandez; two brothers; six sisters; and six grandchildren. He was a retired self-employed real estate businessman and lived in Riverside County for eight years. Arrangements are by Stout Family Funeral Home in Temecula, Calif. July 9 2000 Return to top Hart, Gale Milton a teacher and an Army veteran, died Monday (July 3, 2000). He owned Hart's Custom Drapery Shop. He was 89 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughter, Karen Hicks; his brother, Pat Hart; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rue Beatrice; and his son, Milton Rue "Buddy" Hart. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Anthony Church of Christ. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Chaparro, Beatriz 74, of El Paso died Thursday (July 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10:50 a.m. Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Luciana Chaparro; one brother; and four sisters. She was a homemaker. Grimsley, Frank Lloyd 65, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 5, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife , Doris; his daughters, Candy Elam and Cindy Grimsley; and two grandchildren. He was a maintenance worker for Sunland Park Racetrack and lived in El Paso for 41 years. Herrera, Eva 80, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Alicia; her sisters, Sara Dominguez and Dora Quiñonez; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Maria Elena Mata. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Hollis, William Coker 56, of El Paso died Monday (July 3, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; his son, John Wyckoff Hollis; his daughter, Barbara Nicole Nordeen; and one sister. He was an Army and an Air Force veteran. He lived in El Paso for 10 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Hart Spring, Parkinson's Association, the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Landeros, Juan 85, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Juan Landeros and Gilberto Landeros; his daughters, Elena Hernandez, Lupe Garza and Irene Landeros; his granddaughter, Patsy Flores; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Felicitas, and his daughter, Alicia Mireles. He was a contractor and a World War II veteran. Massey Sr., Gus L. "Pete" 69, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). A funeral is pending. Survivors include his wife, Rita J.; his son, Gus Lee Massey Jr.; his daughters, Chris M. Massey, Karen Walton and Sharen Romero; and four grandchildren. He was a deputy chief of the El Paso Police Department and an Army veteran. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Perez, Jesus Maria 63, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). Prayer service will be at 4 p.m. today in Templo Salon Del Reyno Zaragoza. Survivors include her husband, Francisco; her sons, Francisco Perez, Jorge Perez and Javier Perez; her daughters, Bety Salazar, Esther Cardoza, Elvira Madrigal, Lupe Sanchez, Blanca Cortez, Lety Guillen and Cruz Perez; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 34 years. Plaster, John C. 49, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral Mass will be in Canyon, Texas. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon. Survivors include his wife, Janet; his sons, John Caleb Plaster and J'Taun Plaster; his mother, Hazel Gilbert Plaster; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his father, John Noble Plaster. He was a computer science teacher at Americas High School and lived in El Paso for 13 years. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Siedhoff, William 100, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). There will be no services. Survivors include his wife, Jo; his son, William F. Siedhoff; and his daughter, Diana S. Natalicio. He was a dairy businessman and lived in El Paso 28 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Texas at El Paso scholarship fund. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Solem, Cecilia 72, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church-Ford Chapel. Survivors include her sons, Tim Bowington and Nicholas Bowington; her sister, Theresa Chacon; three grandchildren; one nephew; and one niece. She was the former senior vice president of Chase Bank of El Paso, formerly Texas Commerce and El Paso National Bank. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Norman, Ethel May Van 95, of El Paso died Tuesday (June 27, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Western Hills United Methodist Church. Survivors include her children, Russel Van Norman and Donna Van Norman; her brother, Cecil Fosdick; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. Russel Van Norman. She was a homemaker. Memorial contributions may be made to Western Hills Methodist Church or Circle of Hope Hospice-VNA, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79923. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Cantrell, Alta Faye 61, of Dallas died Wednesday (July 5, 2000). Survivors include her son, Stephen Jones; her daughters, Julia Jones and Sandra Sujack. She was a legal assistant and a longtime Dallas and El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 560089, Dallas, TX 75356. July 10 2000 Return to top Burner, Delma L. the former owner of Del's Designs Beauty Salon, Mr. Del's Men's Clothing Store and Gaibo Fashions, died Friday (July 7, 2000). She was also the past president of the El Paso Mental Health Association, and an active cattle and horsewoman. She was 77 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her son, M.L. Stephens; her stepson, Jess Burner Jr.; her stepdaughters, Gail Holt, Bonnie Burner and Mary Beth Calhoun; two brothers; three sisters; 14 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Ford Chapel of First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Delaney, Eva A. 99, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jerry Delaney; her daughters, Margaret D. Lukowski and Lora Lee Dickinson; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel E., and her great-grandson, Sean G. Delaney. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 85 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Humane Society. Guerra, Elena L. 72, of Clint died Friday (July 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. in San Lorenzo Parish. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the same parish. Burial will be in Clint Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Larry Guerra; her daughter, Ysela Alvarado; her brother, Robert Lopez; her sister, Isabel Arrigucci; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erasmo. She was a homemaker and a lifelong Clint resident. Gibson, Homer F. "Gib" 74, of El Paso died Saturday (July 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with time pending. Survivors include his wife, Dolly; his son, Robert W. Gibson; his daughters, Sue Ann Wiggins, Gloria Stevens and Linda Rosa; his uncle and aunt, Chet and Ruth Murphy; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was a retired Wal-Mart greeter and worked for Ascarate Auto Parts for 30 years. He was also a World War II Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 53 years. Hiers, Maurice D. 83, of New Mexico died Saturday (July 8, 2000). A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church of Las Cruces. A graveside service will be at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Jean; his sons, Maurice D. Hiers Jr. and Richard E. Hiers; his daughters, Cynthia Hiers and Jeannine Hiers; his brother, James Weems; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a decorated World War II Army veteran and a longtime New Mexico resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Massey Sr., Gus L. "Pete" 69, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rita J.; his son, Gus Lee Massey Jr.; his daughters, Karen Walton, Sharen Romero and Chris M. Massey; and four grandchildren. He was a retired deputy chief of the El Paso Police Department and an Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 47 years. Moseley, Ann Louise 51, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 5, 2000). A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be private. Survivors include her son, Michael Edward Lozano; her daughter, Rebecca Calvo; her brother, Joseph Moseley; and two grandchildren. She was a teacher for the San Elizario Independent School District and a lifelong El Paso resident. Zuloaga, Genovevo A. 94, of El Paso died Sunday (July 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Herminia O.; his son, Hector Jose Zuloaga; his daughters, Alma R. Stanulis and Carmen Zavala; his sisters, Francisca Reyes and Maria Zuloaga; four grandsons; and three granddaughters. He was a foreman with a metal processing company and a longtime El Paso resident. July 11 2000 Return to top Wood, Leonard J. a World War II and Korean War veteran who retired from the El Paso Natural Gas Co. after 30 years, died Sunday (July 9, 2000). He was 82 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, N. Mae; his sons, Leonard J. Wood Jr. and Gary Wood; his daughter, Sharon Roe; nine grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Barrios, Maria D. 94, of El Paso died Sunday (July 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, with a prayer service in El Paso Mission Funeral Home at an unspecified time. A graveside service will follow at 2:15 p.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Antonio; her sons, Victor Barrios, Francisco Barrios, Javier Barrios and Edwardo Barrios; her daughters, Eliza Muñoz, Esther Martinez and Amelia Castañeda; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Brennan, Vera 83, of Chaparral, N.M., died Sunday (July 9, 2000). She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Stanley, and her grandson, Richard Alan Crandall. She was a homemaker and lived in Chaparral for 41 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Burk, John 86, of El Paso died Sunday (July 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Scotsdale Baptist Church. A funeral will follow at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Blanche; his son, Greg Burk; and his grandchildren, Amanda, Tina and Jonathon. He retired from Shell Pipeline and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Fabela, Odon Juan 69, of El Paso died Monday (July 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday with a rosary at 7 p.m. in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Thursday in St. Francis Xavier Church at time pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Matilde; his father, Rafael Fabela; his sons, Donny Fabela, David Fabela and Damon Fabela; his daughters, Carmen Dobard, Terry Fabela and Yarassette Fabela; his brothers, Luis Fabela and Rafael Fabela Jr.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and was a self-employed truck driver. He was an Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Garcia, Maria De Leon 84, of El Paso died Monday (July 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose C.; her son, Jose Garcia; her brothers, Juan De Leon and Angel De Leon; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Hart, Gale Milton 89, of El Paso died Monday (July 3, 2000). Services have been conducted. Burial was in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his son, Pat Hart; his daughter, Karen Hicks; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rue Beatrice, and his son, Milton Rue "Buddy" Hart. He was a schoolteacher and served in the Counter Intelligence Corps during World War II. He and his wife also owned their own business, Hart's Custom Drapery. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements were by Futrell Funeral Home. Herbst, Rose Sofia 64, of El Paso died Saturday (July 8, 2000). A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Emelia Stecher; her sons, William R. Herbst, Dwight F. Herbst and Harry L. Herbst; her daughters, Kathryn R. Hazen and Elizabeth A. Herbst; four brothers; four sisters; and eight grandchildren. She was a cafeteria manager in the El Paso Independent School District and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Jones, Irma Rodriguez 71, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today with rosary at 7 p.m. in Sunset Funeral Home-East. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Donald Jones, Albert Jones, Edward Jones and John Jones; her daughters, Teresa Rice and Linda Paz; two sisters; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Morales, Acension 69, of Sunland Park, N.M., died Friday (July 7, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ana Maria Cano; his sons, Juan Isauro Morales, Jose Martin Morales, Guadalupe Morales and Jose Luis Morales; his daughters, Rosa Martha Morales, Rosa Norma Morales, Margarita Morales and Gloria Morales; three brothers; two sisters; 38 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was an ice cream vendor and lived in Sunland Park for five years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Rhamy, Ruth Mable 97, of El Paso died Monday (July 10, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. She is survived by many nephews and nieces. She was a teacher for the El Paso Independent School District and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Ross, Harmon L. 70, of El Paso died Sunday (July 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with rosary at 7 p.m. in Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. A funeral will be Thursday with time pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe "Lupe"; his son, Oren Duane Ross; his brothers, Howard Ross and Dale Ross; his sisters, Gwen Wright, Imogene Martin and Gale Browning; and two grandchildren. He was a switchman for 40 years with Southern Pacific Railroad and an antique collector and dealer. He lived in El Paso for 48 years. Salome, Selma May of El Paso died Sunday (July 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Richard E.; her sisters, Mary Behne and Cecilia King; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and her daughter, Joanne Helsten. She was a homemaker, a lifelong El Paso resident, and a member of various civic and charitable organizations. Vickers, Harrel Franklin 63, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with the family available at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-East. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the same funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anita; his daughter, Carla Suzette Field; his brothers, Billy Joe Vickers and Jimmy Glynn Vickers; his sister, Fay Conine; his granddaughter, Andrea Leigh Field; and several nephews and nieces. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Schools of El Paso or Eastwood Church of Christ Mission Fund, 10104 Album, El Paso, Texas, 79925. Navarro, Severo 88, of Marfa died Friday (June 30, 2000). A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed by burial in Merced Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Luis Navarro; four brothers; five sisters; his granddaughter, Danae Navarro; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Herminia Villarreal. He worked as a diesel mechanic for West Texas Utilities for 47 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a longtime Marfa resident. July 12 2000 Return to top Pedroza, Patricia a clerk for the city of El Paso for more than 14 years, died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). She was 37 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her husband, Raul; her son, Christopher Pedroza; and her sister, Nancy Gutierrez. She was preceded in death by her son, Raul Pedroza Jr. Visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, and from 7:15 to 9 p.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Aldana, Francisca 88, of El Paso died Monday (July 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her niece, Stella Marmolejo; her great-nephew, Eric Marmolejo; her great-niece, Sylvia Diaz; and one great-great-nephew. She was a housekeeper for Providence Memorial Hospital and a lifelong El Paso resident. Alvarez, Lisa Ann 37, of El Paso died Sunday (July 9, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Joaquin; her parents, Paul and Helga Miller; her son, Robert Harris; her daughters, Amber Alvarez and Nicole Alvarez; her brother, Robert Miller; and her sister, Gina Miller. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Anthony Charles Miller. She owned her own cleaning service business and lived in El Paso for 24 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Ibarra, Bertha Margarita 84, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 today, and a rosary at 11 a.m., in Martin Funeral Home-West. Funeral Mass will follow at noon in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Raul Ibarra and Alfred Ibarra; her daughters, Virginia Rascon and Alicia Gomez; two sisters; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. McGaughey, Roy L. 63, of El Paso died Monday (July 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Westside Baptist Temple, where a funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Lee; his son, John Evans McGaughey; his daughters, Carol Lee McGaughey and Karen Kay Hatchel; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Willouise Brown. He was a salesman for Helen of Troy, a Marine Corps veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Ortiz, Andres M. 87, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Rafael M. Ortiz and Ricardo Ortiz; his sisters, Juana M. Ortiz, Eugenia Ortiz, Rufina Ortiz, Dolores M. Ortiz and Maria M. Ortiz; and many other relatives. He was a carpenter and a lifelong El Paso resident. Perez Jr., Victor Manuel infant son of Eva Diaz and Victor Manuel Perez Sr. died Friday (July 7, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. He is survived by his parents. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Rosalez, Angel V. 36, of El Paso died Sunday (July 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Frances; his son, Angel Rosalez Jr.; and his daughter, Stephanie Rosalez. He was a construction worker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Steele Sr., Richard Thomas 61, of El Paso died Sunday (July 9, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Rick Steele; his daughter, Catherine Lynn Steele; his sisters, Gwen Steele and Judy Volek; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Kay Wagner. He retired after 20 years with the El Paso Natural Gas Co. He lived in El Paso for 54 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Stiles, Lucille Ann 67, of Chaparral, N.M., formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (July 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, followed by a graveside service at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert; her sons, Richard G. Stiles, Roy W. Stiles, Robert F. Stiles, Roger T. Stiles, Ronald J. Stiles and Randell V. Stiles; her brothers, Frederick Marshall and Richard Marshall; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Theodora Marshall. She was a sales clerk and lived in Chaparral for 20 years. Trevizo, Graciela Solis 67, of Tornillo died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. in Templo Shalom. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the temple. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Marcos; her sons, Juan Trevizo, Marcos Trevizo Jr., Felipe Trevizo, Mario Trevizo, Rogelio Trevizo, Lorenzo Trevizo, Rene Trevizo and David Trevizo; her daughter, Graciela Witter; one sister; 31 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in Tornillo for 36 years. July 13 2000 Return to top McCollum Jr., Wendell Douglas a retired medic and a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Army veteran, died Monday (July 10, 2000). He was 78 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary W.; his sons, Shane Patterson and Shannon Patterson; his daughter, Heather McCollum; his brother, William Howard McCollum; three grandchildren; and other relatives. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Cardiel, Josefina 67, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Federico V.; her sons, Fred Cardiel, John Cardiel, Joe Cardiel, Robert Cardiel, Raul Cardiel, Gus Cardiel and Joshua Cardiel; her daughters, Margaret Cardiel, Martha Miguel, Patsy Fernandez, Rosa Cardiel, Lucy Cardiel, Diana Rivera and Alma Cardiel; two sisters; 32 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 37 years. De La Riva, Maria De Los Angeles 88, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 a.m. Friday in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Daniel De La Riva; her daughter, Juana Rodriguez; one sister; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cruz, and her sons, Manuel De La Riva, Miguel De La Riva, Cruz De La Riva Jr. and Ruben De La Riva. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 15 years. Toro Sr., Oscar Del 71, of El Paso died Sunday (July 9, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Viola; his sons, Isaac Del Toro Sr., Oscar Del Toro Jr., Jesus Daniel Del Toro Sr. and Hector Del Toro; his daughters, Mary Del Toro Flores, Irma Del Toro Alvarado, Josefina Del Toro Gallegos and Zelda Del Toro; two brothers; three sisters; 19 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Fernando Del Toro Sr. and Mario Del Toro Sr. He was a decorated Army veteran of the Korean War, a collector for the El Paso Electric Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Fleet, Roger Fay 77, of El Paso died Sunday (July 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, where a funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Baeza; his sons, Roger G. Fleet, Kenneth D. Fleet and Michael H. Fleet; several brothers and sisters; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a tech sergeant, a decorated World War II Army veteran and a unit operator for the Chevron Refinery. He lived in El Paso for 55 years. Hiers, Maurice D. 83, of New Mexico died Saturday (July 8, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jean; his sons, Maurice D. Hiers and Richard E. Hiers; his daughters, Jeannine Hiers Sample and Cynthia Hiers Robinson; his brother, James Weems; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a decorated World War II Army veteran and a longtime New Mexico resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Laca, Rogelio 43, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 6:30 p.m., in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Services are pending Friday. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his parents, Rafael Laca and Virginia Perez; his sons, Rogelio Laca Jr., Fernando Laca, Roy Laca Jr. and Jose Laca; his daughters, Cynthia Acosta and Gina Laca; four brothers; four sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a painter and a lifelong El Paso resident. McKeehan, Estil 85, of Chaparral, N.M., died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Living Water Baptist Church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Celia; his sons, Robert McKeehan and Dennis McKeehan; his daughters, Sharon McKeehan, Janet McKeehan, Elvera McKeehan and Brenda Ames; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a produce truck driver and lived in Chaparral for 18 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. McKeehan, Estil 85, of Chaparral, N.M., died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her mother; her grandmother, Estela Alvarez; her uncle, Enrique Salinas; and her aunts, Patricia Salinas and Aida Montoya. Rocha, Jose G. 87, of El Paso died Monday (July 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Assumption. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Luz; his son, Jose Salvador Rocha; his daughters, Rosa Maria Mendoza, Yolanda Hind, Isela Garganta and Cecilia Medina; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Maria Teresa Rocha. He was a retired maintenance employee at Fort Bliss and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Sierra, Carolina H. 55, of Sunland Park, died Wednesday (July 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with a service at 7 p.m., in the Doniphan Chapel of Hillcrest Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include her husband, Eustacio; her parents, Francisco and Maria Hernandez; her sons, Juan Carlos Sierra, Francisco Hernandez, Guadalupe Sierra and Abel Sierra; her daughters, Lucy Sierra, Dora Ramirez and Olympia Ramirez; four brothers; four sisters; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a housekeeper and a longtime Sunland Park resident. Villalobos, Juan D. 79, of La Union, N.M., died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., in La Paz Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Emeteria; his sons, Mel Villalobos, Juan Villalobos, Martin Villalobos and Mando Villalobos; his daughters, Lucy Rodriguez, Celia Cisneros and Maribel Lopez; four brothers; three sisters; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and lived in La Union for 38 years. Lizarraga, Berta Rascon 79, of Guadalajara, Mexico, formerly of El Paso and Juárez, died Wednesday (July 5, 2000). Services were in Guadalajara. She is survived by her son, Servando Lizarraga; her daughters, Margarita Iglesias and Cristina Kane; her sister, Margarita R. Escudero; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a retired commercial artist and teacher at St. Clement's Episcopal Parish School. She lived in Guadalajara for four years. Vandertulip, John J. 73, of Tyler, Texas, died Wednesday (July 12, 2000). The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home in Lindale, Texas. A service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Hide-a-Way Lake Community Church, followed by burial in Dover Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Betty J.; his sons, Donald Vandertulip, Clay Vandertulip, Robert Vandertulip and Richard Vandertulip; his brothers, William J. Vandertulip and Donald Vandertulip; and 13 grandchildren. He was a World War II Navy veteran, the chief water resources engineer for the Texas Water Development Board for over eight years and the chief planning engineer of the U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission for 15 years. Her formerly lived in El Paso. July 14 2000 Return to top Smith, William G. a doctor and a pioneer in colon cancer research, died Wednesday (July 12, 2000). He was a former president of the New Mexico-El Paso Chapter of the American College of Surgeons and won many awards including the Clifford Emerson Hardwick Award. He was 77 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Lee; his sons, Adam Smith, Carter Smith and Anthony Smith; his daughter, Shawn Blessing; one sister; and eight grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Coronado Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Achim, Victor 79, of El Paso died Saturday (July 8, 2000). Memorial service will be January 6, 2001 in St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his son, Douglas Victor Achim; his daughter, Linda G. Achim; one brother; one sister; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna. He was a construction supervisor, an Army veteran and one of the founders of J.D. Abrams Inc. He lived in El Paso for 45 years. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Apodaca, Onoria 61, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 11, 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 8:30 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Flavio G. Apodaca Jr.; her daughter, Luz Elena Stahl; one brother; one sister; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Flavio C. Apodaca Sr. She was a machine operator for Levi Strauss and a lifelong El Paso resident. Calix, Maria Elena G. 72, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Antonio; her daughters, Maria Elena Calix, Annabelle G. Jarrett, Janet G. Gordon and Sophia G. Madian; her sons, Antonio G. Calix Jr., Leonard G. Calix and Edward G. Calix; one brother; one sister; 10 grandsons; and one great-grandson. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 41 years. De La Riva, Maria De Los Angeles 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 12, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Daniel De La Riva; her daughter, Juana Rodriguez; one sister; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cruz, and her sons, Manuel De La Riva, Miguel De La Riva, Cruz De La Riva Jr. and Ruben De La Riva. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 15 years. Elizondo, Fernando S. 74, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with 6 p.m. rosary. Survivors include his sons, Fernando Elizondo and Juan Manuel Elizondo; his daughter, Gabriela Muñoz; one sister; and two grandchildren. He was an entertainment promoter and a longtime El Paso resident. Gates, David 37, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission, with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Cecilia Gates; his son, David Gates Jr.; his daughters, Darlene Gates and Dominique Gates; three brothers; and seven sisters. He was a forklift operator and a lifelong El Paso resident. Homan, Beverly 41, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Memory Garden, Santa Teresa. Survivors include her brothers, William D. Homan and Douglas Homan; her sister, Janet Waltaker; her parents, William K. Homan and Janet Homan. She was a health-care consultant. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Ornelas, Martha 47, of El Paso died Friday (July 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons, William Ornelas and Jose Jorge Reyes; her daughter, Martha G. Reyes; one brother; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 11 years. Peretti, Joshua Aaron 47, of El Paso died Thursday (July 13, 2000). Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today in the El Paso Rescue Mission. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Rescue Mission, and a noon burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by many friends. He was a missionary and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rescue Mission of El Paso. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Pichardo, Ruben "Guero" 49, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Juanita Castillo; his brothers, Genaro Pichardo and Sergio Castillo; his sisters, Maricela Reyna, Leticia Ortega and Bertha Correa. He was a construction worker and a longtime El Paso resident. Salazar, Petra A. 76, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her sons, Jose Luis Ibarra, Dagoberto Ibarra, Oscar Ibarra and Arturo Ibarra; her daughter, Miriam Gonzalez; two brothers; one sister; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Sanchez Jr., Jose Uriel 64, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 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 Cristo Rey Catholic Church, with burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Benita; his sons, Miguel Angel Sanchez, Jose Luis Sanchez and Martin Sanchez; his daughters, Martha Patricia Muñoz, Maria Isabel Sanchez and Veronica Ramirez; one brother; four sisters; and 12 grandchildren. He retired from Stone Container as a machinist and was a longtime El Paso resident. Sinsel, Delores May 67, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 11, 2000). Funeral will be in Layton Funeral Home, Minden, Neb. Survivors include brother, Donald Lee Sinsel; her sisters, Janet Louise Hinricks, Betty Ann Yankton and Eva Jean Keen. She was preceded in death by her companion, Warren Erikson. She was a waitress and lived in El Paso for one year. She was a former resident of Ralston, Neb. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.