El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, August 1-7, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ August 1 2000 Fitzgerald, Gerald Wade a civil engineer and an Army veteran of World War II, died Sunday (July 30, 2000). He was 74 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Emma J.; his sons, David Allan Fitzgerald and Danny Lee Fitzgerald; his daughters, Diane Eileen Hampton; two brothers; one sister; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 12:45 p.m.Wednesday in All Saints Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arzola, Cruz M. 66, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 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. Wednesday in our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Olivia M.; his daughters, Sylvia G. Olivas; his brother, Jose Arzola; and two grandchildren. She worked for Farmers Dairies and was retired from Lee Garment Manufacturing. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Barraza, Loreto 76, of El Paso died Friday (July 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Santo Niņo de Atocha Church, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon today in the church. Survivors include her son, Rafael Barraza; her daughters, Estela Castro, Rita Barraza, Antonia Barraza, Ramona Reyes, Guadalupe Garcia, Socorro Barraza and Maria de la Cruz Diaz. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Bienvenu, Josephine 78, of El Paso died Monday (July 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Wanda Smith and Patricia Davlin; two brothers; two sisters; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 40 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Cancer Center. Clark, Thomas 71, of died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anna Clark; his brother, Clarence Clark; his sisters, Levernia McManis; Annie Crabtree, Peggy Simpson and Lucille Hunt; and several nephews and nieces. He was a veteran of the Vietnam and Korean wars, and he lived in El Paso for 24 years. Dennis, Stevie Darnell 40, of El Paso died Monday (July 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; his son, Stevie Darnell Dennis II; his daughter, Talisha Jenelle Dennis; his parents, Claude and Imagene Dennis; and two brothers. He was an Air Force veteran. Diaz, Concepcion F. 89, of El Paso died Thursday (July 28, 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. Wednesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Porfirio Fierro, her sister, Eloisa Fierro; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose. She was a cashier for JC Penney and lived in El Paso for 88 years. Goodman Sr., Philip I. 83, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Funeral services will be private. Survivors include his wife, Loy A.; his sons, Philip I. Goodman Jr., Bruce W. Odom, Jack Allen Goodman and Thomas Joseph Trumbull II; his daughter, Laura Worrell; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a mechanic and lived in El Paso for 65 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Hernandez, Tomas L. 86, of La Union, N.M., died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Our Lady of Refuge Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in La Union Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Natividad Hernandez, Julian Hernandez, Felipe Hernandez and Tomas "Tomato" Hernandez Jr.; his daughters, Virginia Hernandez, Emily Gardea and Anita Granados; two brothers; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and a lifelong La Union resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. James, Margaret 63, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gardiner W. James Sr.; her sons, Edward John James Sr. and Gardiner W. James Jr.; two brothers; one sister; and eight grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 31 years. Lawler Jr., Federico 66, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Hillcrest Funeral-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Celia; his sons, Fred Lawler III and Alfredo Lawler; his daughters, Leticia Homan, Olga L. Burkett and Sandra L. Chow; his father, Federico Lawler Sr.; two brothers; four sisters; and 12 grandchildren. He was a security guard and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Moncada, Daniel 97, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elena; his daughter, Elena Flores; two brothers; and two grandchildren. He was a steel worker and lived in El Paso for 24 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso. Renteria, Vicenta Gonzalez 72, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Esther Polanco and Irene Perez; her sister, Viviana Ramirez; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was an advisor at a juvenile detention center and lived in El Paso for 60 years. Steinburg, George Ivan 78, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Luisa; his sons, Hector A. Steinburg and Carlos A. Steinburg; his daughters, Collette Steinburg-Cheslik and Sonia P. Steinburg-Rodriguez; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. He was a driller for an oil company and a World War II veteran. He lived in El Paso for 32 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Wade, John E. 69, of Santa Fe, N.M., died Friday (July 28, 2000). Memorial service is pending. Survivors include his wife, Frances; his stepson, Carlos Mondragon; his mother Marita Wade; one brother; one sisters; and several nephews and nieces. He was a telephone company installer and an Army veteran. He lived in Santa Fe for 15 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Zapata, Guillermo 58, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 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 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Hermelinda; his daughter, Lisa Zapata; two brothers; three sisters; and one grandchild. He was a manager for a vending company and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association of El Paso, 1921 E. Yandell, El Paso, TX 79903 and to the Kidney Foundation of Texas. Thygerson, Geraldine Dinwiddie 81, of Springville, Utah, died Friday (July 28, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Evergreen Cemetery-Springville. Survivors include her husband, John Carl; her daughter, Nancy Trapnell; her sister, Lorena Cox; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was an executive secretary for an architectural firm and a volunteer. She was a former area resident. August 2 2000 Return to top Melhoff, Larry Rudy an architect and Navy veteran of the Korean War, died Monday (July 31, 2000). He was 68 and lived in El Paso for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his sons, Mark Melhoff, Scott Melhoff and Chris Melhoff; his daughter, Laurie Kann; his mother, Flora Melhoff; and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home were pending Tuesday. Hargrove, Pinkie Virginia 61, of El Paso died Thursday (July 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include her husband, James Hargrove; her son, Jeffrey Layne; her daughter, Kimberly Edmonds; two brothers; two sisters; and one grandchild. She worked in interior decorating sales and lived in El Paso for 31 years. Hinnant, Murdock 79, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Winnie Ruth Hinnant. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He was a retired Army sergeant and lived in El Paso for 42 years. Pelletier, Florence T. "Tish" 72, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. today in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Joseph C.; her sons, Joseph F. Pelletier and Patrick S. Pelletier; her daughters, Maureen Fuentes, Rosanne Allen, Charmaine McQuade and Kelly Pelletier; her brothers, Leonard McNierney and Francis McNierney; her sister, Kathleen Tirpak; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 32 years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Tejada, Dominga V. 74, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Church, with burial at 11 a.m. in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Juan V. Tejada; her daughters, Maria De Jesus Witty, Guadalupe Beltran, Carmen Tovar and Maria Del Rosario Tejada; and 23 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Villanueva, Bertha 76, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Robert Villanueva and Victor Villanueva; three sisters; one granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Sr.; and her children, Irma V. Martinez and Ernesto Villanueva Jr. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Fosbury, Walter Joseph 83, of Austin, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (July 24, 2000). Services have been conducted. Survivors include his second wife, Dorothy; his son, Jay Fosbury; his daughter, Lynne Houghton; his sister, Evelyn Fosbury; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the church choir. August 3 2000 Return to top Kenney, Jr. John F. a retired postal worker and 21-year Army veteran, died Monday (July 31, 2000). He was 59 and lived in El Paso for 17 years. Survivors include his wife, Mie; his sons, John W.J. Kenney III and Steve M. Kenney; and his sister, Patricia Ann Todd. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Beaumont, Renee Delores 71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include her husband, Roy; her daughter, Kayelynne Ormsby; her brother, James Woodruff; her sisters, Muriel Fessenden and Jackie Marsh; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 38 years. Castaņeda, Hector 84, of El Paso died Monday (July 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Esther; his son, Carlos H. Castaņeda; his daughters, Samantha Castaņeda and Carla E. Castaņeda; and one grandchild. He was a World War II veteran, worked in civil service motor transportation and was a longtime El Paso resident. Clark, Dorothy "Dottie" Mae of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter, where the chapel service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alfred; her stepson, Alfred Clark II; her stepdaughters, Eloise Bergland, Donna Lucas, Susan Clark, Alice Jones and Janette Scuiletti; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She retired from Ohio Casualty Insurance after 30 years and lived in El Paso for 22 years. Cosca, Pedro "Pete" 88, of El Paso died Saturday (July 22, 2000). Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Eloise; his son, Daniel M. Cosca; his daughters, Virginia Cosca Yatzeck and Cecilia Cosca Kaduk; five grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzhiemer's Disease Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, or the local Alzhiemer's association. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Davenport, Dorothy Ruth 82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jim Davenport and Johnny Davenport; her daughter, Jayne Thurman; one sister; four grandsons and three great-grandchildren. She was the food director for the Ysleta Independent School District and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Assistance League of El Paso or Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Garay Jr., Francisco 52, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Natalia; his sons, Alejandro Garay, Ricardo Garay and Daniel Garay; his daughters, Ide Duarte, Sandra Lorena Garay and Elizabeth Garay; his father, Francisco Garay Sr.; six brothers; four sisters; and nine grandchildren. He was a musician, a truck driver, and a resident of El Paso for 35 years. Gerlach, John Alfred 81, of El Paso died Thursday (July 27, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his friends, Charles R. and Josette Martin. He worked for the Postal Service and was an Air Force veteran. He lived in El Paso for 12 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Garza, Jose H. 74, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Friday in St. Raphael's Catholic Church at times pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Edelmira; his son, Jose H. Garza, Jr.; his daughter, Martha Annette Stone; his brother, Orlando Garza; his sisters, Blanca Hortencia Burns and Claudia Nellie Solis; and three grandchildren. He was an instructor at El Paso Community College, an Army veteran and the owner of AA Appliance. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Goodman, Aaron Bernard "Buddy" 89, of Houston and formerly of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in B'Nai Zion Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Michael Goodman; his daughter, Linda Grayson; and four grandchildren. He was a World War II Army veteran and a former partner in the American Grocery Co. and Regal Janitorial Supply Co. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Guerrero, Joel Fred Leon 45, of El Paso died Friday (July 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mari; his son, Michael Joel Leon Guerrero; his daughter, Melissa Marie Leon Guerrero; his brothers, John and Vincent; and his sister, Priscilla. He was an Army veteran and a resident of El Paso for 15 years. Moreno, Esther M. 85, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Filiberto Valverde and Roberto Valverde; her daughters, Juana Garcia and Julieta Garcia; her brother, Roberto Mota; her sister, Guadalupe Gallegos; and 11 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Ontiveros, Gabriel "Bibi" 59, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday in Santo Niņo de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his sons, Gary Ontiveros and Gabriel Ontiveros Jr.; his daughters, Francis Ontiveros, Desiree Ontiveros, Stafani Ontiveros, Joann Ontiveros, Raquel Ontiveros and Ileen Ontiveros; his mother, Dionicia Ontiveros; two brothers; three sisters; and six grandchildren. He retired from the Ysleta Independent School District and was a Marine Corps veteran. He had lived in El Paso since 1990. Estrada-Perez Nicolasa of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). A Memorial Mass will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Survivors include her sister, Concepcion Meza; her brother, Alberto Estrada; her nephews, Rene Hernandez, Jose Meza and Marco Antoni Estrada; and her niece, Mercedes Rodriguez. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 25 years. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Vollmer, Jr., James Francis 57, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Donnette, and his daughters, Patricia Hayes and Kathleen Scanlan. He was an Army veteran, a certified public accountant, a mortgage banker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzhiemer's Association or the Hospice of El Paso. August 4 2000 Return to top Ruck, Fred former Inspector General of Fort Bliss, died Wednesday (Aug. 3, 2000). He was a colonel and 32-year veteran of the Army. He was 85 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons, Marty Ruck and Lanny Ruck; his grandchildren, Robert Ruck, Christine Benson, Lela Ruck and Lana Ruck; and his great-grandson, Cody Benson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sid. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Garcia, Roberto D. 76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 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 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Raymundo Garcia and Ernesto Garcia; his sisters, Ofelia Alvarez, Teresa Garcia, Florencia Vasquez, Elena Holguin and Julia Garcia; many nieces and nephews. He worked in agriculture and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Gutierrez, Julian 92, of El Paso died (Aug. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:45 to 11 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Church, with rosary at 10:15 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow the rosary in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be at noon today in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa. Survivors include his sons, Antonio Gutierrez and Genardo Flores; his daughters, Delores McCoy, Rafaela Molina and Maria de Jesus Gonzalez; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked in agriculture and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Hernandez, Benito 76, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 1 p.m. The funeral will follow the rosary in San Jose Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Cremation will follow. He is survived by one son, a daughter, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked at the El Paso Country Club and was a longtime El Paso resident. Moreland, Sherrie R. 15, of El Paso died Saturday (July 29, 2000). Visitation will be at 10 a.m. in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, John Moreland and Norma Foote; her brother, Marshall Foote; her sister, Vanessa Avila; her half brothers, Lance Foote and John Foote; her half sister, Jesse Foote; her grandfather, Jose C. Flores; five uncles; five aunts; and a niece. She was a student at Franklin High School and a lifelong El Paso resident. Quintana, David 71, of Sunland Park died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa. Survivors include his sons, Cruz Quintana and Ruben Quintana; his daughters, Maria del Refugio Quintana and Bertha Quintana; his brothers, Ricardo Quintana, Bernardo Quintana, Manuel Quintana, Gabino Quintana and Santiago Quintana; his sister, Soledad Quintana; and eight grandchildren. He was self-employed and a resident of Sunland Park for five years. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Reid, Susan Treat 53, of El Paso died Tuesday (July 25, 2000). A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today in Bethany Christian Church. Survivors include her son, Gary Reid Martinez; her daughters, Dana Bosworth and Debbie Woody; her parents, Ralph Treat and Ruth Best; and her sisters, Lynda Watson and Gail Attis. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by a funeral home in Dallas. Sellers, Hilde 63, of El Paso died Friday (July 28, 2000). A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; her son, Allan Wayne Sellers; her daughter, Sherri Lynn McCune; and her grandchildren, Devon McCune and Austin T. McCune. She worked at Freeway Bowling Lanes for 26 years and was a resident of El Paso for 27 years. Valdez, Kazuko 72, of El Paso died Sunday (July 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Michael Valdez; her daughter, Mary Arellano; her brother, Masaru Fujimaki; her sisters, Sachiko Wamamoto and Iko Yamakawa; and her granddaughter, Jacqueline Valdez. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 33 years. Esparza, Maria del Refugio de 90, of El Paso died Monday (June 12, 2000). A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Holy Family Church, where the Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Survivors include her sons, Benedicto A. Esparza and Carlos F. Esparza; her daughters, Thelma Esparza Lewis, Olga Esparza Whiteside and Margarita Esparza Hodge; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker, pianist, and a music teacher. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. August 5 2000 Return to top Elias, Michael "Boston Mike" a World War II Navy veteran and a retired produce manager, died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). He was 77 and served as a submarine signalman from 1941 to 1945. He was originally from El Paso and moved back to El Paso from California in 1993. Survivors include his sons, James Michael Elias and Robert Charles Elias; his daughter, Marianne Cartan; his brother, Louis Elias; his sister, Regina Dicicco; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cafa. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home-Montana, with trisagion at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 Monday in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. George Orthodox Church Building Fund. Gonzalez, Juan 76, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). There will be a cremation and no services. He is survived by his brother, Elco Gonzalez; his sister, Margarita Gonzalez; four nephews and three nieces. He was a carpet cleaner and a resident of El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Moreno, Jose H. 65, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Elvira; his sons, Sebastian Moreno, Hector Moreno, Luis Moreno and Daniel Moreno; his daughters, Luz Maria Moreno, Myrna Gallegos and Monica Moreno; and 12 grandchildren. He was a custodian and a longtime El Paso resident. Rivera, Susana R. 90, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Rivera and Raul Reza; her daughters, Maria Ofelia Marquez, Irene Lara and Yolanda Silva; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Sandate, Cecilia C. 93, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). 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 Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jose N. Sandate; her daughter, Guadalupe Sandate; 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a housekeeper and a resident of El Paso for 30 years. August 6 2000 Return to top Spaugy, Randal Dee an Air Force veteran and provisions manager with Southwest Airlines, died Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2000). He was 47 and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Leonila; his son, Ronald Spaugy; his daughter, Ginger Jenkins; his sister, Debbie Boone; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Abrahams, David J. 55, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Western Hills United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Cottonwood, Ariz. Survivors include his wife, Audrey; his son, Matthew Abrahams; and his brother, Edward Abrahams. He was a stockbroker and systems analyst with Solomon Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch. Memorial contributions may be made to Western Hills United Methodist Church or to Kairos of New Mexico, c/o Ken Bonnell, Box 278, High Rolls, NM 88325. Del Campo, Teresa 69, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan; her sons, Roberto Del Campo, Ramon Del Campo and Jose Del Campo; her daughters, Teresa Soria, Martha Zuņiga, Concepcion Hernandez and Margarita Gonzalez; three brothers; four sisters; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 24 years. Estrada, Andres 91, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Andrew Estrada, Vidal Estrada and Ramon Estrada; his daughters, Rosemary Bigbee, Catrina Estrada, Anita Estrada and Ines Estrada; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked in the lumber mills and was a resident of El Paso for 25 years. Fernandez, Edward "Eddie" D. 12, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Enrique Daniel and Regina Fernandez; his sister, Elizabeth D. Fernandez; his stepsister, Susan Cathers; his maternal grandmother, Mary V. Cathers; and his paternal grandparents, Guillermo Fernandez Sr. and Rosa Maria Tinoco de Fernandez. He was a former student of Edgemere Elementary and a longtime El Paso resident. Mabry, Ruth 96, of El Paso, formerly of Hartshorne, Okla., died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Services will be in Hartshorne. Survivors include her son, A.J. Mabry; her daughter, Mabeth Moreland; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a rancher, a member of the Daughters of the Revolution and Daughters of the Confederacy and an El Paso resident since 1993. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. McKnight, Charles 69, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Betty; his son, Jeffrey Scott McKnight; his daughters, Tammy Lee Coppock, Sherri Lynn Worcester and Susan Marie Bishop; his brother, William McKnight; his sister Rose McKnight; and seven grandchildren. He was in the Army for 27 years and was a resident of El Paso for 38 years. Sepulveda, Leonor M. 71, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Joe Sepulveda, Alfred Sepulveda, David Sepulveda and Jimmy Sepulveda; her daughter, Maria Magdalena Arizpe; her brothers, Elias Martinez, Luis Martinez, Raul Martinez and Joe Martinez; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a retired quality control inspector at Hortex and a longtime El Paso resident. August 7 2000 Return to top Byrd Jr., Cornelius an Army veteran of the Korean War and a former Junior ROTC instructor at Bel Air High School and Riverside High School, died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). He was 68 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Dolly; his son, Quinton F. Byrd; his daughter, Paula J. Hathorn; his brothers, Herbert Byrd and Lonnie Harlin; his sisters, Louise Wagner and Jamesetta Russell; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons Cornelius Byrd III and Howard A. Byrd. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Montwood Church of Christ. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montwood Church of Christ, 11845 Bob Mitchell, El Paso, TX 79936. Brill, Lavina R. 75, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Brill-Feir, Karen D. Brill and Roxiann L. Brill. She was a personnel staffing specialist at White Sands Missile Range for 25 years and lived in El Paso since 1967. Martinez, Maria R. 81, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, with chapel service at 11 a.m., in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home-Montana. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Leopoldo C.; her sons, Miguel Alberto Martinez and Leopoldo Jaime Martinez; her daughters, Francisca Lopez and Dolores Presock; her brother, Alberto Romo; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident, and worked at Hortex 21 years. Mendez, Celia H. 87, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 5, 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 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Federico Mendez, Arturo Mendez and Tomas Javier Mendez; her daughters, Juanita Mendez and Cecilia Gomez; her sister, Catalina Urteaga; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 80 years. Harp, Florence Roybal 94, of West Jordan, Utah, and formerly of Texas, died Monday (July 31, 2000). Inurnment will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ocie. She lived in Utah for a year and a half, but lived most of her life in Texas. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home.