El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, August 15-24, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ August 15 2000 Witt, John Thomas a minister and Army veteran, died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). He was 53 and served 20 years in the Army. He was a resident of El Paso for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Suk Cha Witt; his son, Samuel Witt; his brother, William Witt; and his nephew, Mark Witt. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Wednesday in the Bethel Temple Assembly of God. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Alvarez Sr., Leopoldo 91, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 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 St. Pius X Rectory. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Leopoldo Alvarez Jr., Raul Alvarez, Carlos Alvarez and Pedro Alvarez; his daughters, Raquel A. Navarrete and Concepcion Alvarez; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Jacinta. He was a butcher for Peyton Meat Company and resident of El Paso since 1927. Alvarez, Juana Barbosa 84, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 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 10 a.m. Wednesday in Corpus Christi Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Ana M. Hernandez and one granddaughter. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Casas, Enriqueta G. 76, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 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 at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Casas and Martha Casas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roberto. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Cantrill, Robert James 78, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elgeva; his son, Rickey Bob Cantrill; his brothers, Frank Bentley and Henry Bentley; two grandsons and one great-granddaughter. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Haigler, Patricia Ann 75, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today in St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Claude; her daughter, Claudia Ann Austin; Her brothers, William Anderson and Jack Anderson; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Libsack, Edna R. 101, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Trudy Castledine; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 80 years. Ness, Margaret A. 95, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. in St. Luke's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her friend, Anne Rein. She was a government purchasing agent and a longtime resident of El Paso. Ochoa, Jesus 77, of Doņa Ana died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in St. Thomas Nore Catholic Mission, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Emma; his sons, Jesus M. Ochoa, Roumaldo Ochoa, Oscar Ochoa, Javier Ochoa and Armando Ochoa; his daughters, Maria Elena Ochoa, Josefina Cabello, Rosa Ochoa and Celia Zapata; one sister; 38 grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and a longtime resident of Doņa Ana. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Parra, Socorro 77, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Chapel, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ignacio Gomez, Alejandro Gomez, Rafael Gomez, Jose Francisco Gomez, Isidro Gomez, Alberto Gomez and Antonio Gomez; her daughters, Leticia Howell and Sandra Chavez; three brothers; two sisters; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for one year. Perez, Felix G. 73, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 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 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Santo Niņo de Atocha Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Margarita Narvaez and Martha Lilia Fernandez; her brother, Francisco Gonzalez; her sister, Cruz Hernandez; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gomecindo. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Rivero, Maria 81, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Victor Basoco and David Martinez; her daughters, Nena Martinez and Rosa Basoco; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Rodriguez, Maria Blanca 60, of the El Paso area died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rosendo; her daughter, Anna Sylvia Rodriguez; two brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime area resident. Ruddell, William B. 77, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Services will be in Georgetown Cemetery in Pottsboro, Texas, with date pending. Survivors include his daughters, Bev Seale and Marilyn Galano; three sisters; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. He was a truck driver and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Ruvalcaba, Manuel "Flaco" D. 64, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 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 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Zoila; his sons, Manuel Gamboa, Manuel Ruvalcaba Jr., and Ernesto Ruvalcaba; his daughters, Yolanda R. Hernandez and Patricia R. Recoder; six brothers; one sister; and five grandchildren. He was a retired cook and a lifelong El Paso resident. Vazquez, Josefina E. 56, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Victor Hugo; her sons, Victor Hugo Vazquez Jr., Alberto Vazquez, Marco Vazquez and Alejandro Vazquez; her daughters, Maribel Vazquez and Dolores Vazquez; her sister, Maria Moran; and 16 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. August 16 2000 Return to top Varenkamp, Lloyd M. a senior vice president and treasurer at El Paso Natural Gas Co. and a U.S. Army World War II veteran, died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). He was 75 and a resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Ina Lou Varenkamp; his son, Bryan Varenkamp; his daughters, Cathy Rankin and Beth Hennings; two brothers; two sisters; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He Lived in El Paso since 1955. Memorial contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice, 2001 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902; Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa No. 9, El Paso, TX 79902 or Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862-8200. Aguilar, Francisca 90, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio S. Aguilar Jr. and Roberto S. Aguilar; her daughter, Leonor Stokes; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one niece, Alice McGill. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of El Paso. Armendariz, Luz 73, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Arturo; her sons, Robert Armendariz and Arturo Armendariz Jr.; his daughters, Lydia Cappeletti and Corina Segovia; three brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of El Paso. Espinoza, Maria Magdalena 91, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen-Alameda. Survivors include her brother Pedro E. Espinoza Sr., and several nieces and nephews. She was a domestic housekeeper and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Jaime Flores Jr., 38, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Restlawn Chapel. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his parents, Jaime and Guadalupe Flores, and four sisters. He was a maintenance worker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Ford, Virginia D. 79, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Ford; her son Benjamin Ford Jr.; her daughter Deirdre L. Reed; and one grandchild. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Franco, Martha Alicia 22, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Daniel and Aurelia Franco; her brothers Fernando Franco and Martin Franco; her sisters, Sandra Franco and Luz Elena Franco. She was a sales clerk at a convenience store and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Aveytia, Fernando Garcia 70, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 11, 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 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his sons, Fernando Aveytia and Edward Aveytia; his daughters, Betty Rios, Joanne Angulo and Norma Carrasco; seven sisters; 17 grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. He was a plumber and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Garcia, Marcelo G. 85, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell-Northeast with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita Q.; his son, Marcelo Garcia; his daughter, Rosa Maria Petrozza; one sister and one brother; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a retired auto mechanic for Casa Ford and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Garcia, Santiago 81, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Our Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda, his sons, Santiago Garcia, Wenceslao Garcia, Elmo Garcia and Manuel Garcia; his daughters, Catalina Garcia, Juana Torres, Bertha Palma and Cecilia Garcia. He was a laborer and a lifelong resident of El Paso. McKown, Alexander G. 85, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Oleta; his sons Guy Rodger McKown and John McKown; his daughter, Deborah G. McKown; one sister; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a bus driver for Greyhound and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Marquez, Maria Elena 66, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Lizabeth M. Romero and Mireya Ortiz Marquez; one sister; and four grandchildren. She was a teacher in Mexico and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Martinez, David 57, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 12, 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 at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Pedro Martinez and Ricardo Martinez; his sisters, Paula Martinez and Margarita M. Rocha; several nieces and nephews. He was a tile setter and was employed by the El Paso Independent School District. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Martinez, Sara A. 88, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include her son, Manuel Martinez; her daughter, Sara Enriquez; her sisters, Esperanza Baca and Enriqueta Ayoub Abizaad; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a broker with the Mexican customs agency and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901. Medrano, Erasmo 98, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Maria Refugio Ramos, Dora Jesus Medrano de Corona; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Picerne, Myra infant daughter of Steven and Margaret Dowsett Picerne, died Thursday (Aug. 10, 2000). She is survived by her parents. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East. Ray, Wilma Daisy (Nabours) 78, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Chapel. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Scotsdale Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, E.B.; her son, Larry Ray; her daughter, Judy Wright; one sister; one brother; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a retired secretary from El Paso Natural Gas Co. and a lifelong resident of El Paso. August 17 2000 Return to top Binion, Forrest J. an educator with the Ysleta Independent School District for 50 years, died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). He was also a writer and a member of the Vista Del Sol Baptist Church. He was 92 years old and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his son, Bryson Binion; his twin daughters, Bettye Nelson and Jayne Brainard; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Vista Del Sol Baptist Church. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Duvall Jr., Fred Anthony "Mickey" 65, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Survivors include his son, Fred A. Duvall III; his daughter, Suzy Gonzalez; his stepsister, Barbara Simmons; and four grandchildren. He was self-employed, a retired process server and a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Garcia, Norbert E. "Green Eyes" 81, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 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 at 11:45 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his daughters, Alice Scott, Priscilla Garcia Zolltheis and Eva Garcia Luetan; his brothers, Manuel and Eddie Garcia; his sister, Mary LaNeave, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Petra. He was retired from Sears and was a real estate agent. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a former resident of Albuquerque. Hoffman, Gilbert Challen 92, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 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. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Gilbert N. Hoffman; his daughters, Arlene L. Hord and Louise E. Hanby; his brother, Norman Hoffmann, his sister, Lenore; his 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores, and his sister, Anita A. Price. He was a retired real estate agent and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Juarez, Cruz 55, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Armando Juarez, Richard Clements and Raul Espinoza; his sisters, Frances Anguiano, Maria Rangel and Alicia Garcia; his nephew, Armando R. Juarez. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a retired Air Force veteran who served several tours in Vietnam. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Kohout, Louis Jake 79, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Survivors include his sons, Jacob Jackson, Garry Mac and Larry Mike; his daughters, Barbara Elizabeth Bhey, Patricia Louise Middleton and Pam L. Luebke; his sisters, Anne Mathies and Agnus Salak; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He worked for the Texas Department of Transportation, was a retired Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina Murillo, Ernesto 49, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his sisters, Lillian Murillo and Ana Morales; his mother, Noemi Chavez Murillo. He was preceded in death by his father, Porfirio E. Murillo. He was an electronics salesman and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Lara, Anacleto 98, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. today in San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Juan Manuel Lara, Damaso Lara, Roberto Lara, Rojelio Lara, Eddie Lara, Lorenzo Lara and Antonio Lara; his daughters, Enedina Hernandez and Manuela Clift; 34 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. He was a farmer and a resident of El Paso for 80 years. Maloley, Minerva "Minnie" 84, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Crypt-side service will be at 2 p.m. today in Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Diane, Victor, Lorraine and George; and several cousins. She was a 29-year resident of El Paso. Donations may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Mier, Carmen 51, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Richard; her daughters, Maria Elena Abeyta and Victoria Guzman; her son, Derek Robert Mier; three sisters, Victoria Felix, Olga Vega and Genevieve Vega; five brothers, David Vega, Jesus Vega Jr., Fernando Vega, Vicente Vega and Rosalio Rosales; six grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a social worker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Roy, Richard P. "Dick" 63, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 11, 2000). Visitation will be at 6:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan followed by a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Betty; his sons, Richard P. Roy Jr.; his daughter, Lisa M. Sevilla; his brother, James C. Roy; and five grandchildren. He was a station manager for the Police Department in West El Paso and formerly worked for Pet Inc. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Coronado Baptist Daycare. Wiseman, Peggy Marie 52, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Dawn Munselle; her brother, James Wiseman; her sister Jaqueline Yeager; four grandchildren. She was a medical transcriptionist and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangement are by La Paz Funeral Home. Musarra, Joseph S. 81, of Klein, Texas, died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Klein Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will be in Houston National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bernice; his daughters, Nanette Botello, Kathleen Kaufman, Gina Whitaker; his son, Joseph D. Musarra; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. August 18 2000 Return to top Bauer, Eva an executive secretary at the State National Bank for 30 years and a loan examiner for 11 years at Montwood National Bank, died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). She was also a past president and district director of the Business Professional Woman and a Realtor. She was on the State Safety Council and was instrumental in driver education being taught in schools. She was 91 years old and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her son, Gail Bauer; her daughter, Phyllis Montgomery; her sister, Ann Clay; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Bauer and Cleo Brooks, and by her grandson, James Bauer. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church, including a rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery, Santa Teresa. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Barnes, Tracy J. 80, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Margaret. Burial was Thursday at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa. He was retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel. Ornelas, Selerina Betancourt 100, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 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 at 9 a.m. Saturday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Claudio Parga and Pedro Betancourt; her daughters, Pomposa P. Valles and Estefana Parga; 35 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Carranza II, Alexandro infant son of Alexandro and Linda Carranza, died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his parents; his paternal grandparents, Raul and Josefina Carranza; and his maternal grandparents Young and Young Hong. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Favela, Efrain Herrera 72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Church followed by burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his sons, Marcos Martinez, Arnulfo Herrera, Arturo Herrera and Efrain Herrera; his daughters, Griselda Gaytan, Maria De La Luz Venzor, Martha Garcia and Norma Herrera, 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was an accountant and an El Paso resident for 21 years. Gutierrez, Arnulfo Jose 85, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leticia; his daughter, Maria Estela Gutierrez; his stepson, Jose D. Gurrola; his sisters, Mary Kelly and Tilde Sloan; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was a foreman at Triangle Electric Supply Co. and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Herrera, Lamberto 64, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Funeral will be at 7 p.m. today in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Imelda; his sons, Jorge Herrera and David Herrera; his daughters, Aidee Wilcox and Teresa Wilson; his sister, Maria Elena Zaragosa; his mother, Cira Corral Herrera; and three grandchildren. He worked for Chevron Refinery and was a 25-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East. Hoffman, Gilbert Challen 92, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Gilbert N. Hoffman; his daughters, Arlene L. Hord and Louise E. Hanby; his brother Norman Hoffmann; his sister, Lenore; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was a retired real estate agent and a 69-year resident of El Paso. Favela, Efrain Herrera 72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000 Gutierrez, Arnulfo Jose 85, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000 Herrera, Lamberto 64, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000 Hoffman, Gilbert Challen 92, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000 Flores, Nathaniel C. 90, of.M., died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000 August 19 2000 Return to top Miklautsch, Joseph a retired Army major, died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). He was 84 and a resident of El Paso since 1959. He was in the Army for more than 31 years and served in World War II and in the Korean War. Survivors include his daughter, Marie "Penny" Miklautsch; his brother, Donald Miklautsch; his sisters, Francis Venechuk and Mary Miklautsch; three nieces and three nephews. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Contreras, Sara A. 88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Oscar Contreras and Jesus Jose Contreras; her brother, Manuel Muņoz; her sister, Enedina Contreras de Muņoz; 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Jose Maynes. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1950. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Coulter, William Marion 92, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Funeral will be at 1:15 p.m. Monday in First Christian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nera, and his nephews, Douglas Coulter and David Berry. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He was a field representative for a pharmaceutical company and a World War II Army veteran. He lived in El Paso since 1957. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 901 Arizona, El Paso, TX 79902. Flores, Nathaniel C. 90, of El Paso, formerly of Taos, N.M., died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). Private services will be conducted at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Claudina; his sons, Nathaniel Flores Jr. and Arthur J. Flores; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a professional musician and the caretaker of an estate. Arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Vazquez, Juan P., 80, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Raul Vazquez, Armando Vazquez, Luis Vazquez and Jorge Vazquez; his daughters. Irma Villescas and Sylvia Pedrayes; his sister, Asuncion Vazquez; 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was a self-employed tailor and a resident of El Paso for 47 years. August 20 2000 Return to top Shannon, Merle William a program analyst and a Vietnam War veteran, died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). He was 69, spent 22 years in the Army and was a resident of El Paso for 36 years. Survivors include his wife, Sarah; his sons, John M. Shannon and David F. Shannon; his daughters, Louise E. Kendrick and Susan M. Timm; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Anchondo, Maria Elena 86, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in Nazareth Hall, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the hall. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andres Anchondo and Rick Anchondo; her daughters, Teresa Forbes and Helen Puthoff; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1928. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Jacquez, Patricia 44, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000), Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Hugo; her son, Andres Jacquez; her daughters, Patricia Mireles and April Jacquez; her brothers, Miguel Angel Estrada and Sergio Estrada; her sisters, Martha Cuevas, Laura Vasquez and Maria Estrada; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 20 years. Jacquez, Maria Isabel M. 49, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Lorenzo; her sons, Lorenzo A. Ruan, Cesar A. Mora and David U. Mora; her daughters, Anna I. Landeros, Liliana Landeros and Claudia Landeros; her father, Arturo Landeros; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Madrid, Silverio V. 88, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). The body will be cremated. Survivors include his sons, Richard Madrid and Roger Madrid; his daughters, Vangie Hernandez, Rachel Madrid and Rosie Madrid; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He worked at Phelps Dodge and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Martinez, Maria N. 88, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leobardo C. Martinez, and sons Javier Martinez and Miguel Angel Martinez. Survivors include her daughters, Domitila M. Sandoval and Maria Dolores Martinez; five brothers; one sister; three grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Morris, Elva P. 75, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 14, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include her husband, Jack; her sons, Steve Morris, David Morris and Scott Morris; her daughter, Lori Rand; her brother, David Woods Peters; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a registered nurse and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Rains, Virginia L. 80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 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 at 1 p.m. today in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. She is survived by her brothers, William Rains and Ollie Rains. She was a medical assistant at Beaumont Army Medical Center and a lifelong El Paso resident. Saenz, Michael Frederic 19, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Memorial service will be at noon Monday in First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his parents, Joseph Michael Saenz and Valerie Saenz Arevalo, and four brothers. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Tovar, Esther 83, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home Hondo Pass, with rosary at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Albert A. Tovar; her daughter, Irene Tovar; her brother, Joe Vera Jr. and Juan Vera; her sisters, Guadalupe Escajeda and Mary E. Charay; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was retired and a lifelong El Paso resident. Vasquez, Soledad G. of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Burial will be private. Survivors include her husband, Fidel; her son, Oscar Vasquez; her daughter, Cynthia Guzman; her brother Manuel Gaytan Jr.; her sisters, Roxanna Gaytan, Irma Gaytan and Sandra Vasquez; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. August 21 2000 Return to top Ronquillo, Rosendo Gonzalez a custodian for the El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). He was 77 and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his sons, Manuel Ronquillo, Jose Ronquillo, Richard Ronquillo and Cesar Ronquillo; his daughters, Sofia Diaz and Bertha Hernandez; his sister, Tomasa Arrieta; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alicia, and his sons, Rosendo Ronquillo Jr., Alfredo Ronquillo and Ricardo Ronquillo. 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 a.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Aguirre, Jesus Leonardo 31, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. today, with rosary at 9:30 a.m., in San Jose Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Rebecca Sierra; his brother, Luis Aguirre; and his sister, Lorenza Aguirre. He worked in construction and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Gandara, Margarita 74, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Maria Salome Jimenez. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Harter, Freda E. 93, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Dare Lucy; her sister, Alma Jean Bare; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy. She was a homemaker and a schoolteacher. She had lived in El Paso since 1967. Leyva, Esther Chavez 88, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Yolanda Leyva; her brother, George Chavez; her sister, Elisa Acosta; her grandson, Jose Miguel Leyva; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Geronimo Leyva. She was a homemaker and had lived in El Paso for 78 years. Martinez, Maria N. 88, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Domitila M. Sandoval and Maria Dolores Martinez; four brothers; one sister; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leobardo, and sons, Javier Martinez and Miguel Angel Martinez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Navarro, Tomasa 61, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:45 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jesus; her sons, Javier Navarro and Alfredo Navarro; her daughters, Elvia Navarro and Silvia Navarro; her brothers, Apolinar Rodriguez, Antonio Rodriguez, Pablo Rodriguez and Manuel Rodriguez; and her sisters, Juana Ayala and Maria Rodriguez. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 21 years. Walton, Natalia Chavez 99, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, where funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. Survivors include her sons, Seymour Walton Jr. and Edward Walton; her daughter, Vernie Jo Salim; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Seymour Sr. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. August 22 2000 Return to top Chavez, Raquel 85, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 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 at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Jose Eduardo Chavez. She was a retired accounting clerk for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and was a longtime El Paso resident. Gaytan, Maria Luisa 90, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 8 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Severo Gaytan; her aunt, Yolanda Gaytan; and her niece, Gloria Gaytan. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Hutchinson, Marvin A. "Hutch" 90, of Horizon City died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Vista Ysleta Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Garden Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Louise, and many friends. He was a World War II Army veteran and served as a trustee for the Socorro Independent School District and as the treasurer for the El Paso County Water Authority for 19 years. He was a longtime resident of Horizon City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church. McKendall, Marcy B. 65, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 6 p.m. Burial will be in New Orleans. Survivors include her husband, Charles; her sons, Russell Thompson and Randall Keith Bobo; her daughters, Levina Bobo, Pamela Bobo and Kendra McKendall; six brothers; one sister; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a postal worker and a resident of El Paso for 12 years. Morris, Icy Olevia 77, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Josephine Davis; her brothers, W.D. Brown, Daniel Washington, Jesse Washington and George Washington; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rosalie Clark and Charlotte Cade. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Olivas, Jesus Manuel infant son of Juan Arturo and Maria De Jesus Olivas, died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Graveside service will be today in Mount Carmel Cemetery with time pending. He is survived by his parents, and his brothers, Orlando Olivas and Jeova Olivas. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Padron, Ignacia 89, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Armando Padron; two brothers; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 47 years. Smith, Henry C. 72, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Center Chapel No. 1 at Fort Bliss. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Opal. He retired from the Army after 27 years and lived in El Paso since 1971. Urbina, Oscar Jesus 43, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Santo Niņo de Atocha Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Christopher Urbina and Randy Urbina; his parents, Oscar Urbina Mata and Ana Sagarnaga Urbina; his brothers, Roberto Urbina and Oscar Urbina; and his sisters, Elvia Urbina, Elida Sagarnaga, Lucy Urbina and Yvonne Urbina. He was a construction worker and a longtime resident of El Paso. August 23 2000 Return to top Clark, Jack T. retired from El Paso Natural Gas Co. after more than 40 years, died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and was active in many civic organizations, including the Cielo Vista Optimist Club and the Sun Carnival Association, and was the commissioner of boys baseball. He was 67 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Sue Bess; his son, Frank Clark; his daughter, Rochelle Muchnick; and five grandchildren. A funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Velma P. Foster Education Scholarship Fund, c/o El Paso Community Foundation. Acevedo, Leticia 34, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Christopher Albert Acevedo. Her husband, Rafael Acevedo, also died Saturday. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Castillo, Baudelia C. 89, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Santa Lucia Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Charles; her sons, Charles C. Castillo and Henry Castillo; her daughters, Constance G. Delgado and Rose Marie Duran; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Dorado Sr., Salvador 73, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Tomasa R.; his sons, Agustin Dorado, Pedro Dorado, Jose Guadalupe Dorado, Salvador Dorado Jr., Jose Luis Dorado and Francisco Javier Dorado; his daughters, Teresa Dorado, Esther Dorado, Graciela Dorado and Maria Eulalia Dorado; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He lived in El Paso for 30 years. Garza, Ludivina Lopez de 70, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in Jesus and Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel L.; her sons, Jesus Efrain Garza, Juan Francisco Garza and Manuel Luis Garza III; her daughters, Maria Antonia Garza de Ortiz and Lucia Garza de Palomino; and several grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Gonzalez, Armando 62, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 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 at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Beatriz; his sons, Cesar L. Gonzalez, Oscar L. Gonzalez and Armando Gonzalez Jr.; his daughter Gloria Rodriguez; five brothers; five sisters; and his eight grandchildren. He was an Army veteran, a warehouse foreman for a distributor and a longtime resident of El Paso. Hernandez, Luis 89, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Scripture service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Alberto Hernandez; his daughters, Maria Luisa Hernandez Smith and Margarita Hernandez Martinez; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elena A. He was a blacksmith, was retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Ivey, Benjamin Lee 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of Valley Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leone; his sons, Ben Lee Ivey, Patrick Dolan Ivey, Thomas Kevin Ivey, Dennis Joseph Ivey, Michael Morgan Ivey, David James Ivey, Brian Emmett Ivey, Christopher Drugan Ivey, Mark Brandon Ivey, Matthew Timothy Ivey and Martin Jerome Ivey; his daughters, Laura Marie Ivey Sims, Mary Margaret Ivey Cashion and Adrienne Marie Ivey Schultz; six brothers; 26 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a Lower Valley businessman, a real estate investor, developer, farmer, family historian and a civic leader. He was also a retired World War II Army fighter pilot and lived in El Paso for 78 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Medical Missionaries of the Poor, P.O. Box 92315, Washington, DC 20090 or to Mother Angelica-Eternal Word Television Network, Irondale, AL 35210. Lassiter, Kathie J. 51, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa. Survivors include her husband, Rob; her son, Kevin Lassiter; and her mother, Billie Covey. She was a teacher at Stanton Elementary School and a 40-year resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity or the Foundation at Western Hills United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Pickett, Anthony "Tony" 39, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. in Thursday in St. Raphael's Catholic Church with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St Raphael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Glen and Phyllis Pickett; his brothers, Joe Pickett, Chris Pickett and Pat Pickett; his sisters, Anne Estrada and Mary Pickett; and 14 nieces and nephews. He was a resident of El Paso State Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pilot Club of El Paso, a community service organization serving people with brain disorders, c/o Louise Rapisand, 8604 Shaver, El Paso, TX 79925. Ramirez, Rogelio R. 71, of El Paso died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000. Services have already been conducted. Survivors include his wife, Antonia G.; his sons, David Ramirez, Daniel Ramirez, Ernesto Ramirez and Alejandro Ramirez; his daughters Christina Ramirez and Teresa Ramirez; three brothers; four sisters; and five grandchildren. He was a retired detention officer for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. August 24 2000 Return to top Bowhay, Richard Allen an electrician for Southern Pacific Railroad for 40 years, died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). He was also active with the Boy Scouts of America and Little League. He was 80 years old and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Mary; his sons, Richard A. Bowhay Jr. and John David Bowhay; his daughter, Jenna L. Sims; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Ford Chapel in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso. Acevedo, Rafael 37, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Christopher Albert Acevedo; his daughter, Candice Acevedo; and mother, Rosaura Montes. He was a production supervisor at Elcom Plastics and a longtime resident of El Paso. Auderau, Donann 60, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. A family graveside service will be Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jack Smith and Richard Smith; her daughter, Laurie Smith; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a bookkeeper and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Barreras, Cruz 84, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Survivors include his wife Saturnina; his sons, Victor M. Polanco, Fernando Polanco, Gerardo Barreras and Francisco Barreras; his daughters, Ana Amaya, Maria Barreras, Isela Velasco, Rosa Aziz and Loreling Barreras; and 18 grandchildren. He was a horse trainer at Maddox Horse Farm and a longtime resident of El Paso. Belaval, Luis 83, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his son, Luis Belaval Jr; his daughter, Francis Belaval; one brother; three sisters; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a owner for a liquor store and a 20-year resident of El Paso. Carreņo, Rosaura 85, of Indio, Calif., died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in St. Anthony's Church with rosary at 11 a.m., and Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Anthony's Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jose Antonio Muela. She was a homemaker and a former resident of El Paso. Condon, Anne M. 95, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Julia Condon, and several nieces. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Cound, Georgiana "Georgie" E. 87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Annette C. White. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Castillo, Baudelia C. 89, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 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. Friday in Santa Lucia Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Charles R.; her sons, Charles C. Castillo and Henry Castillo; her daughters, Constance G. Delgado and Rose Marie Duran; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Duran, Daniel Sanchez 79, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1:15 p.m. today in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Connie G.; his sons Daniel V. Duran and David H. Duran; his daughter, Delia E. Kubecka; his sister, Angie Madrid; and two grandchildren. He was a computer technician with White Sands Missile Range, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901. Foster, James Edward 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). A funeral will be at noon Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary E.; his daughters, Dolores Tucker, Barbara McKinney, Shirley Hopson and Gloria Foster; his brothers, Sidney Foster, Johnny Foster, William Foster, Booker T. Foster and Charlie Foster; his four sisters; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a dispatcher with Fort Bliss National and a 40-year resident of El Paso. Garcia, Trinidad 88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 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. Friday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Luz Rosales; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Griggs, Richard 83, of Fort Hancock died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Survivors include his wife, Sandell; his son, Larry Griggs; his daughter, Dorothy Hale; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a 22-year resident of Fort Hancock. Arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary in Fabens. Holguin, Raul Romero 71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 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 at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Corina P; his son, Raul Holguin Jr.; his daughters, Grace Chavez, Cindy Smith and Corinne Holguin; three sisters; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was a refrigeration and air-conditioner mechanic, a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime resident of El Paso. Lauts, Albert Charles 69, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Highland Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Enedina; his daughter, Donna M. Lauts; two brothers; and four sisters. He was an electronic technician, a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amigo Kidney Foundation, 1225 E. Cliff Suite D, El Paso, TX 79902. Martinez, Jesus 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, including rosary at 11:30 a.m. A Mass is pending for Friday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Antonia; his sons, Samuel Amador and Andy Martinez; his daughters, Sylvia Martinez and Delta Amador; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was retired and a longtime resident of El Paso. Sanchez Sr., Leonardo 72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 7:30 to 10 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dionicia; his sons; Leonardo Sanchez Jr. and Juan Sanchez; his daughter, Belen Zamora; two brothers; three sisters; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a maintenance worker at UTEP and a 25-year resident of El Paso. Soria, Maria G. 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 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 9:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose N.; her sons, Ruben Soria, Jose Raul Soria, Jose Luis Soria and Jose N. Soria Jr.; her daughters, Dora Isela Soria and Maria Patricia Licon; her sister, Elvira Jurado; and nine grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a 50-year resident of El Paso. Uribarri, Clementina Escapita 76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan; her daughter, Maria Perez; her brother, Jose Velasquez; her sister, Maria Elena Velasquez; and four grandchildren. She was a custodian and a lifetime resident of El Paso.