El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, July 23-31, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ July 23 2000 Berry, Georgia K. a retired accounting clerk and election judge for the city of Beaumont, Texas, died Friday (July 21, 2000). She was also active in mission work for her church. She was 94 and lived in El Paso for six years. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn B. Alexander and Frances Thurman. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of El Paso. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of El Paso's Building Fund or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Brown, Rene 36, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 19, 2000). A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Monday in Vineyard Christian Fellowship. Survivors include his parents, Joe Brown and Dolores Medelline; his stepfather, Victor Medelline, his brother, Robert Brown; and his sisters, Bernadette Pioquinto, Annette Brown, Camille Medelline and Dorette Medelline. He was a cosmetologist and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Flores, Margarita 79, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in the Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, where the rosary will be at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 9:15 a.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Steve Flores; her daughters, Yvonne Flores and Jana Flores; and her sister, Delfina Orozco. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. McGrath, Dorothy G. 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Manny M. Smith, Marsha J. Fasking, Starla D. Kalinowsky and Carol L. Garcia; her stepson, Kent Haley; her sister, Betty J. Nowell; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa, Suite 9, El Paso, TX 79902. Moreno, Gilberto 73, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 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 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Luisa Moreno; his sons, Gilberto Moreno Jr. and Ernesto Moreno; his daughter, Esther Moreno; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was a cook and lived in El Paso for three years. Mota, Manuel 59, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Graciela; his son, Jorge Mota; his daughters, Antonia Mota, Lorena Loyacano and Veronica Mota; and five grandchildren. He was a farm worker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Navarro, Baldomero 70, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Oscar Navarro, Henry Navarro, Michael Navarro, Ricky Navarro and John Joe Navarro; his daughters, Lisa Martinez, Lorraine Walker, Belen Camacho and Ruth Ann Navarro; three brothers; five sisters; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a shop foreman for the El Paso Independent School District, an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Sandoval, Esther T. 85, of El Paso died Thursday (July 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. in La Purisma Socorro Mission. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in the mission. Burial will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Lorenzo Sandoval; her daughter, Esperanza Sandoval; her sister, Maria Sandoval; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Graciano. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Vargas, Maria Francisca 91, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Margarita Aguilar, Marina Pacheco and Ana Maria Aguero; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 23 years. July 24 2000 Return to top Pittenger, Norman W. a 1958 UTEP graduate and the first runner to complete a marathon on each continent within one calendar year, died Friday (July 21, 2000). The 63-year-old was also a certified public accountant, a member of the Army National Guard and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Carol J.; his sons, Gary Mark Pittenger and Garret Leigh Pittenger; three sisters; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Carruthers, Roosevelt 76, of Las Cruces died Thursday (July 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral service will be Wednesday in Phillips Chapel C M E Church with time pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, F. Catherine Taylor; three grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a World War II and Korean War Army veteran, a pastor at Phillips Chapel C M E Church and a New Mexico State University student pursuing a theology degree. He lived in Las Cruces for 20 years. Hernandez, Juana 87, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 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 10 a.m. Tuesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Lorenzo Aguirre; her daughters, Clementina Hernandez, Dora Aguirre and Guadalupe Baltazar; her sisters, Genoveva Hernandez and Lucia Hernandez; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Julio Aguirre. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Montoya, Rosa 94, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday in Socorro Mission La Purisima with time pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Bernardo Montoya Jr.; her daughters, Natalia Shouse and Paula M. Delgado; her sisters, Matilde A. Chavez and Dora Candelaria; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernardo, and her sons, Benjamin Montoya, Ector Montoya and Andres A. Montoya. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident. White, Frances W.D. 81, of Kennewick, Wash., formerly of El Paso, died Saturday (July 15, 2000). She is survived by her son, Mike White, and her granddaughter. She was a secretary for the State Department at White Sands Missile Range and a longtime El Paso resident before moving to the Washington area 13 years ago. Arrangements were by Mullers Funeral Home in Washington. July 25 2000 Return to top Natividad, Alberto the three-time mayor and a 30-year law enforcement officer of Pico Rivera, Calif., died Wednesday (July 5, 2000). The former El Pasoan became the highest-ranking Hispanic in the Sheriff's Department in Pico Rivera. He was also a decorated Navy veteran of World War II. He was 73 and a longtime resident of El Paso and Pico Rivera. Survivors include his wife, Ida; his sons, Mario Natividad and Mike Natividad; his daughter, Pauline Barrios; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were conducted in Pico Rivera. Angon, Trinidad S. 94, of El Paso died Sunday (July 23, 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 11 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Julian Angon and Jose Cruz Gamboa; her daughter, Maria Gloria Alva; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Cagle, Ernest E. 93, of El Paso died Saturday (July 22, 2000). A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Ringling Memorial Cemetery in Ringling, Okla. Survivors include his sons, Charles Cagle and Thomas Cagle; his brother, Ben Cagle; his sisters, Edith Pool and Elva King; his grandchildren, Robert Cagle and Elaine Lynch; and his great-grandchildren, Aaron Wilkens and Amanda Wilkens. He worked as a troubleshooter with the El Paso Electric Co. for 37 years and lived in El Paso for 76 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel. Chavez, Abelardo M. 66, of El Paso died Sunday (July 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 11:45 a.m. Thursday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Isabel; his mother, Aurelia Cardenas; his sons, Abelardo Chavez Jr. and Alfredo Chavez; his daughters, Irene Lewis and Irma Chavez; five sisters; two brothers; and eight grandchildren. He was a radar technician, a sergeant first class, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and a longtime El Paso resident. Corke, Norma of Fabens died Thursday (July 20, 2000). Services were conducted in Atlanta. Survivors include her sons, Ted Wilde, Robert Wilde, Bill Corke and Mike Lafferty; her daughter, Madeline Bruno; her sister, Dorothy Williams; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie. She retired from Mortgage Investment Co. of El Paso and was a lifelong Fabens resident. Germany, Herminia O. 81, of El Paso died Saturday (July 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Santo Nino de Atocha Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Donald Wayne Germany and William Boyd Germany; four brothers; one sister; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 60 years. Hernandez Jr., Jose M. 39, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Corpus Christi Catholic Community. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Maria Socorro Dominguez Hernandez; his sisters, Maria Guadalupe Aguilar, Mary Jaime and Irma Villa; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Manuel Hernandez Sr. He worked as a dishwasher at a restaurant in Tucson and lived in El Paso for 37 years. Jeffords, Felicitas W. 78, of El Paso died Thursday (July 20, 2000). A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Saint Alban's Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Alex H.B.; her daughters, Stephanie Hyink and Barbara Crews; one grandson; two nephews; and two nieces. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice VNA, 2211 E. Missouri, to Saint Alban's Episcopal Church or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Mafnas, Georgianna Kuuleialoha 41, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Fernandez; her daughters, Bonnie Kanani Mafnas and Beverly Healoha Mafnas; her brothers, Solomon Kuni Jr. and Paul Lono Papalatoc Kuni; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and served food at Montwood High School. She lived in El Paso for eight years. Montoya, Rosa 94, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Socorro Mission La Purisima. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Bernardo Montoya Jr.; her daughters, Natalia Shouse and Paula M. Delgado; her sisters, Matilde A. Chavez and Dora Candelaria; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernardo Sr., and her sons, Benjamin Montoya, Ector Montoya and Andres A. Montoya. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Pike, Melvin A. 80, of El Paso died Sunday (July 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Carol Lawrence and Viola Borak; his sister, Annette Smith; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Pike. He was a retired professional soldier and a World War II Army veteran. He lived in El Paso for 54 years. Pittenger, Norman W. 63, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 2000). A memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in First Christian Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Carol J.; his sons, Gary Mark Pittenger and Garret Leigh Pittenger; three sisters; and three grandchildren. He was the first runner to complete a marathon on each continent within a calendar year. He was also a certified public accountant, a member of the Army National Guard and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea, Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Quattlebaum, Wilma E. 81, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Paul Allen Quattlebaum and Bill Taylor Quattlebaum; her daughters, Cornelia Beth Q. Bier and Cheryl Ann Q. DuPont; her brother, Bill Wasson; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a manager of the Maverick Lounge for 12 years and lived in El Paso for more than 40 years. Ramirez, Carla infant daughter of Melecio and Claudia Ramirez died Sunday (July 23, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Survivors include her parents; her brother, Carlos Ramirez; her grandfather, Oscar Navarro; and her grandmothers, Maria Luisa Navarro and Amelia Flores. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Reyes Jr., Crisoforo 58, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 19, 2000). A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosalinda Velasquez Reyes; his son, Luis D. Reyes; his daughters, Tanya Reyes Cuadros, Lizet Reyes and Evelyn Reyes; his brothers, Edmundo Reyes, Ruben Reyes and Gilbert Reyes; his sister, Teresa Reyes; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Crisoforo and Maria Martinez Reyes. He was a carpenter with a construction company, a n Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Rivera, Ramon M. 49, of El Paso died Sunday (July 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Santo Niņo de Atocha Church. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the same church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julia; his mother, Aurora Alarcon; his sons, Pedro Pablo Cordero and Jorge Luis Cordero; his daughter, Isabel Cordero; his brothers, Lorenzo Rivera and Elizario Rivera; his sister, Maria Elena Ostand; and three grandchildren. He was an industrial painter and lived in El Paso for 49 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Rublee, Ruth A. 82, of El Paso died Sunday (July 23, 2000). Services will be in Hardwick, Vt. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. Survivors include her sons, Joseph A. Rublee and Michael R. Rublee; her daughters, Carol A. Clark and June A. Sida; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for six years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. July 26 2000 Return to top Guerrero, Ramon "Miro" "Ray" C. a retired construction supervisor and decorated Marine Corps veteran of World War II, died Sunday (July 23, 2000). He was 73 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Anita A.; his daughters, Sally Baca, Yvonne Guerrero, Susie Quintela and Veronica Valverde; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Blackburn, Elsie L. 81, of El Paso died Saturday (July 22, 2000). A funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in St. Clement's Episcopal Church. A graveside service will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, James Porter Blackburn II; her daughters, Judith Dianne Blackburn Currey and Carolyn Sue Miller; her brother, Theodore Wolf; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Porter, and her brother, Karl Heinz Wolf. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 124 Alvarado SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Davenport, Lois 76, of El Paso died Monday (July 24, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Martin Davenport, and her grandson, Daniel Davenport. She retired from the Ysleta Independent School District after 35 years. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary in Fabens. Galaviz, Kevin infant son of James Galaviz and Dianira Quintana, died Monday (July 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, and graveside service at 11 a.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his paternal grandparents, Carlos and Graciela Galaviz; and his maternal grandparents, Oscar and Rosa Maria Olvera de Quintana. Macias, Frank L. 74, of El Paso died Saturday (July 22, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and burial at 2 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alice T.; his sons, Frank L. Macias III and Mark A. Macias; his daughter, Lydia M. Molinar; and three grandchildren. He was a self-employed technical writer, a Navy veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Norte, Raul Lara 86, of El Paso died Monday (July 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Ruben Norte and Rudy R. Norte; his daughter, Terri A. LaVelle; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe, and his sons, Robert R. Norte and Richard R. Norte. He retired after 40 years as a lead burner at Phelps Dodge Refinery. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Peņa, Julian Enrique 85, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 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 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Humberto Peņa and Samuel Peņa; and his brother, David Peņa; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was a construction worker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Renteria, Jesus 72, of Fabens died Monday (July 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the same church. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Jesus Renteria Jr., Salvador Renteria, Mario Renteria and Martin Renteria; his daughters, Irma Golestaneh, Gloria Renteria, Graciela Rodriguez and Norma Lozano; one brother; one sister; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He retired from Fluid Process Systems Inc., and lived in Fabens for 51 years. Sanchez, Estela G. 98, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Armando Sanchez, Mauricio Sanchez and Alberto Sanchez; her sister, Maria Luisa Camacho; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 39 years. Sustaita, Refugio 73, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). Visitation will be at 10 a.m. today, with rosary at noon, in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Martha Roman and Adelia Aguilera; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Watson, Alma 96, of El Paso died Monday (July 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, and a chapel service will be Thursday at a time pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Robert L. Watson; her granddaughter, Marti Rosenfield; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Badgett, Hugo Saucedo 66, of Bend, Ore., formerly of El Paso, died Friday (July 21, 2000). A memorial service will be at 9 a.m. today in Pioneer Park. Survivors include his mother, Magdalene Trujillo; his son, Adam Badgett; his sister, Nadine Trujillo; and two grandchildren. He worked in gardening and landscaping at UCLA for 17 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, to St. Charles, to Airlife or to the St. Francis Catholic Building Fund. Arrangements are by Autumn Funerals. July 27 2000 Return to top Morgan, Joseph Abner a prominent trial lawyer, a judge advocate and a fighter pilot during World War II and the Korean War, died Saturday (July 22, 2000). He formed the Owen, Morgan and Niland law firm and was given the highest ranking as a lawyer by a panel of peers. He was 76 and lived in El Paso for 47 years. Survivors include his sons, Douglas Morgan, Joe Morgan and Stanley Morgan; his daughters, Annette Valdez and Sheila Morgan; his sister, Ruth M. Howard; and his grandchildren, Morgan, Craig and Ashley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette. A graveside service will be at noon Friday in Mission Park Cemetery South in San Antonio. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Aug. 5 in First Baptist Church of El Paso. Clausen, George David 40, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his parents, Frank and Laura Koribanic; his stepsons, Daniel Telles and Alberto Telles; his daughter, Krystalline Therese Clausen; his stepdaughter, Melissa Telles; three brothers; and two nieces. He was a fuel technician and lived in El Paso for 38 years. Denning, Virginia Elizabeth 82, of El Paso died Friday (July 21, 2000). A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, David Denning, Glenn Dayne Denning and John Denning; her daughters, Deirdre Scrip and Denise Brewster; her brother, Warren Bell; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. She was an educator and lived in El Paso for 43 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Garay, Maria Ernestina 75, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Corpus Christi Catholic Community. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Manuel Garay; her daughters, Albertina Barron, Hortencia Garay, Maria Maldonado, Naomi Amezquita, Ernestina Pimentel and Emelda Martinez; two brothers; three sisters; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Gomez, Juan De Dios 90, of Canutillo died Monday (July 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Hillcrest Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Francisco Gomez, Juan Manuel Gomez and Edmundo Gomez; his daughter, Aurelia Gomez; 19 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. He was a field worker. Keller, Harold W. 94, of El Paso died Monday (July 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mildred. He was a retired Army lieutenant colonel, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and a longtime El Paso resident. Nelson, Francis A. "Rocky" 83, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, where a chapel service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Hans Nelson and Clayton Nelson; his daughters, Kathryn Carter and Helga Gawletta; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his nephew, Walter Johns. He retired from the Air Force as master sergeant after 22 years of service and lived in El Paso for 30 years. Noriega, Francisco 80, of El Paso died Monday (July 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, with a prayer service at 11 a.m. in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Francisco Noriega Jr., Victor Noriega and David Noriega; his daughters, Josefina Camarena, Nena Baumgardner and Jessie Sustaita; his brother, Alfredo Noriega; his sister, Julia Simental; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver and a longtime El Paso resident. Sanchez, Estela G. 98, of El Paso died Sunday (July 23, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Armando Sanchez, Mauricio Sanchez and Alberto Sanchez; her sister, Maria Luisa Camacho; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 39 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Dallas, Francisca "Francis" Mendez 88, of El Paso, formerly of Carlsbad, died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today in Denton-Funchess Funeral Home, followed by a vigil at 7:30 p.m. in St. Edward's Catholic Church. Funeral will be at noon Friday in San Jose Catholic Church, followed by burial in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughters, Ernestina Carrasco and Amelia Castillo; her sister, Leandra Villa; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo; her sons, Raul Mendez and Juan Mendez; and her grandson, David Carrasco. She worked for Kid's Academy and in the cafeterias of Carlsbad schools. She was a longtime Carlsbad resident before moving to El Paso a year ago. Wheeler, Winno Gene 90, of Lubbock, formerly of Carlsbad, died Sunday (July 9, 2000). A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in West Funeral Home, followed by burial in Carlsbad Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Gordon Wheeler; her daughter, Marsha Mayo; her brothers, Billy Joe Brooks and W.N. Brooks; her sisters, Wanda Zimmerman and Norma Soeburg; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two nephews; and two nieces. She was a homemaker and a volunteer at Botanical Gardens. She worked for the Carlsbad Current-Argus and lived in Lubbock for seven years. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 309 W. Shaw, Carlsbad, NM 88220, or to the American Diabetes Association, 525 San Pedro Drive. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. July 28 2000 Return to top Floyd,* Mildred Louise a retired El Paso Independent School District teacher and a World War II Navy WAVE, died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). She was 84 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her son, James Floyd; her daughters, Jeanne Geske, Kathy Shearer, Sandra Henderson and Debra Magruder; her sister, Barbara McClellon; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral-Doniphan, where the rosary will be at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of VNA, Circle of Hope, 2211 E. Missouri, El Paso, TX 79903. Andrade, Isidra 77, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in St. Patrick's Church-Canutillo, with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick's Church, followed by the burial in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Oscar Andrade, Juan M. Alvarez, Ramon Alvarez and Luis Alvarez; her daughters, Maria Andrade, Maria E. Chico, Nellie A. Sanchez, Isela Guzman, Shiela Perez, Soledad A. Ruiz and Juanita Kerschner; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Curry, Robbi A. 47, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today in the Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home-Montana. Survivors include her son, Thomas Curry; her daughter, Jennifer Templeton; her mother, Laura K. Arnold; her brother, Jimmy Arnold; and her sisters, Alice Arnold and Carol Rose. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Rescue Mission. Estrella, Amada Frausto 69, of El Paso died Monday (July 24, 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 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Federico; her sons, Daniel Jasso, Carlos Estrella and Javier Estrella; her daughters, Carmen Sanchez and Yolanda Landeros; one brother; four sisters; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Gomez, Ana C. 85, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be in St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jose A. Gomez; her daughter, Maria Tereza Waliszewski; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was the owner and operator of ABC Weaving Shop, and a longtime El Paso resident. Hudson, Martha G. 42, of El Paso died Sunday (July 16, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. There will be a private burial at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Ronald; her parents, Ramon and Blanca Galindo; her brothers, Raymon D. Galindo, Tony J. Galindo, Augustine J. Galindo, Victor H. Galindo and Omar A. Galindo; her sister, Naomi G. Anderson, and many nieces and nephews. She was an electronic engineer, an artist and an El Paso resident since 1995. Magallanes, Socorro Ofelia 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 26, 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. Saturday in St. Francis Xavier Church, followed by burial in Restlawn Cemetery. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Morgan, Joseph Abner 76, of El Paso died Saturday (July 22, 2000). A graveside service will be at noon today in Mission Park Cemetery of San Antonio. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Aug. 5 in First Baptist Church of El Paso. Survivors include his sons, Douglas Morgan, Stanley Morgan, and Joe Morgan; his daughters, Annette Valdez and Sheila Morgan; his sister, Ruth M. Howard; and his grandchildren, Morgan, Craig, and Ashley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette. He was a trial lawyer and in private practice since 1956. He lived in El Paso for 47 years. Orbigoso, Damiana A. 92, of El Paso died Thursday (July 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Socorro Montague and Virginia Santos; her sister, Pricilla Orbigoso; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Rosas, Maria Antonia 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (July 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. She is survived by her brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker and a lifetime El Paso resident. Schroeder, Doris 89, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, where the funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Delaine Jones and Linda Carolyn Ortega; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert. She was a teacher's aide in elementary and middle schools, and a resident of El Paso for 40 years. Villallobos, Eduwiges "Eddie" 54, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Rodolfo Villalobos and Armando Munoz; his daughters, Sandie Villalobos and Marty Borunda; two brothers; two sisters and five grandchildren. He was self employed and a resident of El Paso for 51 years. Newton, Lora B. 78, of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (July 26, 2000). Visitation will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Southside Church of Christ in Lubbock. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Lubbock. Survivors include her husband, James "Elgar;" her sons Larry Newton and Galen Newton; her daughter, Lynette Nickell; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers and a sister. She worked for Avon Cosmetics and lived in Lubbock since 1992. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southside Church of Christ Building Fund, PO Box 64430, Lubbock, TX 79464. July 29 2000 Return to top Yanez, Roberto a retired El Paso Parks and Recreation Department worker, died Wednesday (July 26, 2000). He was 55 and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his sons, Jesus Yanez, Roberto Yanez Jr., Antonio Yanez and Martin Yanez; his daughter, Alma M. Medina; his mother, Juliana Yanez; his sisters, Bertha Salmon, Maria Elena Rodriguez and Silvia Ortiz; his brothers, Rodolfo Yanez and Hector Yanez, and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Delgado, Isaiah infant son of Laura and Jorge Delgado, died Thursday (July 27, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his maternal grandparents, Casey and Rita Covarrubias; and his paternal grandmother, Maria C. Delgado. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Grijalva, Emma Berru 77, of El Paso and San Elizario died Friday (July 28, 2000). Visitation will from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Efrain B. Grijalva; her daughters, Edna L. Lopez and Elinora G. Chavira; her sisters, Dolores Fresquez, Concepcion Bustamante and Francisca Berru; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lifetime El Paso area resident. July 30 2000 Return to top Kennedy, Clarence A. a Navy veteran and retired teacher and principal of Stanton Elementary School, died Wednesday (July 26, 2000). He was 73 and lived in El Paso for 39 years. Survivors include his wife, Macie; his son, Aubrey Kennedy; his daughter, Paula Brown; his sisters, Ruby Lee Isleib and Era Mae Harper; and four grandchildren, Ryan Brown, Dexter Brown, Macey Kennedy and Isaiah Kennedy. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, with memorial service at 7 p.m.Lorenzo Crecencio Barba, 77, of El Paso died Thursday (July 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in La Purisma Catholic Church. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Lorenzo Barba Jr., Raul Barba and Noel Barba; his daughters, Maria Del Socorro Countee and Irma Lopez; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a retired custodian for the Socorro Independent School Districtand a longtime resident of El Paso. Briggs, John Bullard 64, of El Paso died Thursday (July 27, 2000). A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his brother, Frank Briggs, and his sister, Rowena Quay. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marion Briggs Jr., and his sister, Eugena Collier. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Koker, Mary A. 70, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth Koker and Joseph Koker; her daughters, Theresa Farley and Stephaney Buttman; her brother, Tom Keenan; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was an Air Force veteran, worked for El Paso Electric Co. and lived in El Paso for 31 years. Mack, Wayne Clark 88, of Santa Teresa died Friday (July 28, 2000). Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. today in Trinity Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Mitchell; his brother, Don Mack; his grandson Michael Bond; and his great-grandsons, Alexander and Gregory. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet; two brothers; and one sister. He was a retired engineer with General Electric and a Santa Teresa resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 East Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Colls, Ruth Alma Cox 90, of Texarkana, formerly of El Paso, died Friday (July 28, 2000). The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Fuqua-Everett Memorial Chapel of the Texarkana Funeral Home. Burial will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her daughters, Katherine Dunlap, Shirley Suffridge and Linda Mundell; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. She worked for the El Paso Credit Bureau for 40 years and lived in El Paso for 57 years. July 31 2000 Return to top Wagner Sr., Theo J. a Korean War Army veteran and retired teacher from Eastwood High School, died Friday (July 28, 2000). He was 71 and lived in El Paso for 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; his son, Theo J. Wagner Jr.; his daughters, Thea Chambers, Toni Hegstrom and Zina Thompson; and his grandson, Zachary Thompson. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Light Church of God in Christ. Entombment will be in Evergreen East Mausoleum. Cardenas, Javier 59, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church; time is pending. Survivors include his wife, Herminia; his sons, Javier Cardenas Jr., Jesus Enrique Cardenas and Martin Cardenas; his daughters, Vilma Cardenas, Rosa Ramos and Brenda Sanchez; his brothers, Vicente Cardenas, Gregorio Cardenas and Jesus Cardenas; his sisters, Susana Cardenas and Bertha Cardenas; and three grandchildren. He was a taxi driver and a longtime El Paso resident. Hope, Thomas Anderson 89, of El Paso died Friday (July 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in McCombs Baptist Church, with graveside service at 11 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nora; his daughter, Ana Hope Felker; his brother, Everett Fleming Hope; his sisters, Mary Poole, Bessi Berguin, Nancy Classer and Lucy Palmas; two stepchildren; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was a World War II Navy veteran and an accounting auditor. He lived in El Paso for 27 years. Lara, Michelle Desiree infant daughter of Mark David and Rocio C. Lara, died Wednesday (July 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her paternal grandparents, David and Elisa Lara; and her maternal grandparents, Mario Chavez and Ana Herrera. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Nieves, Martin P. 80, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with funeral at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Alberto Nieves and Martin Nieves; his daughters, Socorro Rosiles, Irma Valenzuela, Lidia Corral, Nicolasa Escobar, Lourdes Nieves, Adriana Rivera and Lorena Silva; one sister; 25 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was a retired farm worker and lived in El Paso for 25 years. Quintana, Rosa Elia 59, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 6:30 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church; time is pending. Survivors include her sons, Hector Gonzalez and Alejandro Gonzalez; her daughters, Amalia Neidhardt, Beatrice Fernandez, Rebecca Gonzalez, Rosario Gonzalez and Esther Ontiveros; her sisters, Elvira Quintana Silva and Graciela Quintana de Velasquez; and 11 grandchildren. She was a teacher and lived in El Paso for 12 years. Sordyl, Peter F. 79, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; and his sister, Ceiylici Adamis. He was a 16-year veteran of the Army and a resident of El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Valenzuela, Maria Barela 85, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Oscar Recio; her daughters, Raquel Valenzuela and Elizabeth Quinonez; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pablo. She was a retired supervisor at a laundry and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Valenzuela, Arles Henry "Hank" 91, formerly of El Paso, died recently in San Antonio. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home in San Antonio. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Georgia; his son, Doug Miller; his grandchildren, Shawn Wilhelm, Wayne Miller and Marcy Aguilar; and five great-grandchildren. He served 32 years in the Army, including four in World War II, and was a teacher in El Paso for 13 years.