El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, August 25-31, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ August 25 2000 Renner, Mary Dave Mitchell a teacher with the Ysleta Independent School district, died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). She was a state-registered professional educational diagnostician. She previously worked as a special education teacher with El Paso Independent School District for 10 years and for an additional 19 years as a diagnostician. She was 56 years old and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth L; her daughters, Margaret A. Renner and Karen Renner; her sister, Katherine Outman. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today in Immanuel Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Ave. S., New York, NY 10016-8804. Barcinas, William Charles Tenorio 40, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Alexander Barcinas; his daughters, Melissa Barcinas; one brother and one two sisters; and one grandchild. He was in communications with Lecroy and a longtime resident of El Paso. Castanon, Manuela F. 92, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at noon today in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Castanon, Salvador Castanon, Francisco Castanon, Isidro Castanon, Alfredo Castanon and Pedro Castanon; her daughters, Enedina Torres, Anita Castanon, Hortencia Castanon and Manuela Loera; six sisters; 50 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Charity, David J. 31, of Anacortes, Wash., died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2000). Survivors include his parents, George O. Charity III and Laura Charity; his brother, George O. Charity IV; his sister, Robin Glaze; one nephew; one niece; and many other relatives. Memorial will be at 7 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. He was a former El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to El Paso Five Points Lions Club, P.O. Box 3412, El Paso, TX 79923. Cunningham, Elizabeth 55, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Unity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Dobby Cunningham and George Cunningham, and her sisters, Mary Kay Berry and Louvenia Bellfield. She was a secretary for ICX Trucking and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Davila, Gabriel 40, formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his parents, Filiberto Davila and Dora Alicia Barron Davila; his brothers, Filiberto Davila Jr., Leobardo Alfredo Davila and Luis Davila; and his sisters, Marisa Davila and Adriana Davila. He was a jeweler. Diaz, Francis A. 51, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Harvest Christian Center. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Josefina Martinez Diaz. He was a translator for the court system and a 13-year resident of El Paso. Herrera, Daniel Eduardo 9, and Ricardo Herrera, 4, of El Paso died together Monday (Aug. 21, 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 9 a.m. Saturday in Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include their parents, Marco and Maria Christina Herrera; brother Marco Antonio Herrera Jr.; and their paternal and maternal grandparents. They were students and lifelong residents of El Paso. Flores, Ramon 80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana, with prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jesus Ramon Flores Jr. and Ruben Jorge Flores; his daughters, Blanca Acosta, Gloria Sotelo, Elvia Contreras and Alicia Bustamante. He was a retired cement contractor and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Holguin, Numa Rene 53, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Darlene; his sons, Joe Holguin and Numa Rene Holguin Jr.; his daughters, Yvonne Sanchez, Maria Cruz Holguin and Regina Roxanne Holguin; his mother, Maria Cruz Holguin; one brother and one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a truck driver and a 50-year resident of El Paso. Lauts, Albert Charles 69, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). A funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Highland Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Enedina; his daughter, Donna M. Lauts; his two brothers and four sisters. He was a retired civil service electronic technician and a U.S. Army veteran. He was 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. Lopez, Pascualita S. 82, 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 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Amadeo Lopez, Luis Lopez and Ricardo Lopez; her daughters, Natalia L. Arecco, Martha L. Moriel, Magdalena L. Scott, Ines L. Guzman and Eva Rosa L. Zamora; 35 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for six years. Mayhall, Marguerit M. 86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today in Asbury United Methodist Church, El Paso. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Ave., Houston. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia A. Hall; her son, Michael R. Blackmond; one sister; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Candlelighters of El Paso, 1900 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902 or Ronald McDonald House, 1017 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79902. Ortiz, Vicky 33, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 2:15 p.m. today in the Rescue Mission of El Paso, with prayer service at 1 p.m. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Roman and Socorro Ortiz; her sons, Santana Ortiz; six sisters and three brothers. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rescue Mission of El Paso, 1949 W. Paisano, El Paso, TX 79922. Reyes, Juan 73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Jorge Eduardo Reyes Castillo, Ricardo Reyes, Luis Antonio Reyes, Juan Reyes Santana, Jesus Reyes and Gerardo Reyes; his daughters, Maria Estella Reyes Santana, Yolanda Reyes and Elvia Reyes; four brothers and two sisters; and many grandchildren. He was a gastroenterology surgeon, a professor and a resident of El Paso for five years. Soria, Maria G. 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. today 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. Stearns, Phyllis Audrey 72, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Memorial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Vista del Sol Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Douglas W. Koerrtgen and Paul G. Stearns; her daughters, Tammy F. Stearns and Linda F. Sopak; two brothers and seven grandchildren. She was a nurse's aide and a longtime resident of El Paso. August 26 2000 Return to top Diaz, Elias J. "Jim" a former vice president of the El Paso City Lines, the city's first mass transit system, died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). He was 89 and a resident of El Paso since 1964. Survivors include his wife, Julia M. "Judy"; his son, Christopher James Diaz; his daughter, Dianne Leah Josephson; and five grandchildren. Services are pending, including burial in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Amparan, Hector A. "Ponchito" 75, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elena "Nena"; his sons, Gilbert Amparan and Hector Amparan; his daughter, Irma Ochoa; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He retired from Southern Union Gas Co. after 35 years and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Barcinas, George Tenorio 47, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 17, 2000). Services have been conducted. Survivors include his son, Joshua Fowlkes; his brother, Vicente Barcinas; and his sisters, Eloise Anonuevo and Anita Quichocho. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Magdalena Tenorio Barcinas. He worked in civil service with Manpower and was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Baublitz, Toshiko Ikai 69, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 2 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Teruko Ikai, Kuzo Ikai, Minoru Ikai, Kanichi Ikai and Kange Ikai; and her sisters, Hideko Fowler and Michiko Shibahashi. She was preceded in death by her husband, David. She was an entrepreneur and a real estate investor. She lived in El Paso for 25 years. Navar, Maria De Jesus of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in St. Raphael Parish. Survivors include her sons, Jose Adalberto Navar, Rafael Francisco Navar and Louie Zepherinus Navar; her daughter, Mary Margaret Navar; three sisters; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a developer for the MJH Navar Family Ltd. Partnership and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Solis, Jesus 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 22, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Manuela; his son, Jesus Solis Jr.; his daughter, Irma Solis; and four grandchildren. He was a cook and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Telles, Luz D. 35, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today and from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Survivors include her husband, Teofilo; her son, Arturo Telles; her daughters, Elizabeth Telles and Donna Telles; her mother, Maria De Jesus Dominguez; four brothers; seven sisters; and two grandchildren. She worked as a packer and was a longtime El Paso resident. Worthington, Mildred O. 95, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Monday in St. Clement's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her grandnieces, Patricia Osborn Hammer and Pamela Osborn. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, and her daughter, Cornelia Ward Worthington. She was a homemaker, a past president of the YWCA and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. York, Stephen Michael 50, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000). A private memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Western Hills United Methodist Church. Survivors include his parents, R.E. "Bud" and Naomi York; his sisters, Christine Hansen and Diana Nygren; his former wife, Thelma Lilly Henric; his niece, Kelsie Ruth Nygren; his uncle, Darrell York; and his aunts, Greta York, Ellen Ward and Janet Smitherman. He was formerly a corporate tax lawyer for El Paso Energy and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Humane Society. Dahl, Emil O. "Jay" 71, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 2000). No services are planned at this time. Survivors include his wife, Peggy; his daughters, Meredith Kelley and Emily Sharkey; his brothers, Harvey Dahl and John Dahl; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Dahl. He owned and operated the DanDee Meat Market in El Paso and was a longtime El Paso resident. August 27 2000 Return to top Batey, Elizabeth Francis who worked for the El Paso Independent School District for 26 years, died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). She is also remembered as "Mrs. Pancho the Clown" by many area residents. She was 79 and was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her daughters, Priscilla Lannoye and Charlotte Mills; her brother, Harold F. Bougher; her sister, Marge Hart; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howell "Pancho"; her son, Hal S. Batey; and her brother, Lewis Bougher. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Alarcon, Maria Elena 63, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Hector Maldonado; her daughters, Dora Gurany and Annette Marin; and her sisters, Alicia Ayala, Carmen Lucero and Leticia Cortez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Bavousett, J.D. 88, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, where a funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Barney Bavousett, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Anna. He worked in civil service with the Navy and was a World War II veteran. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and the Mesilla Valley. Bulnes, Jose L. 86, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 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 is pending in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his son, Jose G. Bulnes; his daughter, Maribel Bulnes Young; his sisters, Ana and Bertha; two nephews and three nieces. He was the manager of the Melinda Garden Apartments for 24 years and was a longtime El Paso resident. Camarillo, Ines 86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 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 Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andres Camarillo, Ramon Camarillo, Roberto Camarillo, Jose Ramon Camarillo and Angel Camarillo; her daughters, Gloria Saenz, Concepcion Zamora, Vicenta Fonseca and Felipa Najera; 34 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Hernandez, Henry 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Henry Hernandez Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances C. He was a landscaper, an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Kurz, Frank 97, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Monte Vista Marriott Senior Community Center. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; his daughter, Ruth Moore; his sister, Martha Kahrhof; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karolynka Klussmayer. He was a retired consultant for Southern Pacific Railroad and a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Larson, Susan Parke of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 13, 2000). A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Survivors include her husband, Ray; her stepdaughter, Kari Larson Dougherty; her mother, Roylyn Parke; seven brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews. She worked for Delta Airlines for 30 years and was a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of VNA Circle of Hope or a favorite charity. Petty, Frances Elizabeth 76, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jerry Petty; her daughter, Janice Faisson; her brothers, Carl Fields and James Fields; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1942. Rivera, Oscar 52, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Adam Rivera; his daughter, Nicole Rivera; his parents, Juan and Eustolia Rivera; and his sister, Isabel Rede. He was a disabled war veteran and lifelong El Paso resident. Schwartz, Rose M. 89, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. The funeral will be in St. Raphael Parish at a time pending. Survivors include her son, John A. Schwartz; her daughter, Marilyn R. Szoke; her brothers, Jack Coughlin and William Coughlin; her sister, Elizabeth Girvan; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Soto, Martha A. 42, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Valentin and Maria Magdalena Soto; and her brothers, Ronaldo Soto, Valentin Soto Jr., Johnny Barron and Fernando Soto. She was a respiratory therapist and a lifelong El Paso resident. Sutton Sr., Leslie C. 82, formerly of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, where a funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Leslie Cyle Sutton Jr. and Billy Cyle Sutton; his daughter, Frances K. Sutton; his brothers, Erwin P. Sutton and H.D. Sutton; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth. He was a postal employee for 38 years and a World War II Army veteran. Tellez, Luz D. 35, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 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 1 p.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Teofilo; her son, Arturo Tellez; her daughters, Elizabeth Tellez and Donna Tellez; four brothers; five sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a packer at a bookstore and a longtime resident of El Paso. August 28 2000 Return to top Franco, Lylia P. a retired teacher for the El Paso Independent School District, died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). She was 80 and a longtime El Paso resident. She had taught at Cooley Elementary and Burleson Elementary. Survivors include her son, Louie Franco Jr.; her daughters, Edith Franco and Lucille Padilla; her brothers, David Portillo and Fred Portillo; her sisters, Betty Barcon and Vera Campos; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luis. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Santo Niņo de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Aguilera, Manuel 68, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m.Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anna; his sons, Manny Aguilera Jr. and Javier Aguilera; his daughters, Evangelina Aguilera, Isabel Montelongo and Martha Siquieros; his mother, Cevera Aguilera; three brothers; five sisters; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a forklift operator with Featherlite Construction Co. and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Durham, Cecil Omer 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ida B.; his son, James Durham; his daughter, Margaret Bethany; his brother, Robert Durham; and his sister, Odile Delatte. He was a World War II Army veteran and worked in civil service for nine years. He lived in El Paso for 42 years. Gomez, Jacob Alexander Gomez, infant son of Christopher Rodriguez and Linda Lorraine Gomez, died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2000). Visitation will be begin at 9 a.m. today, and funeral will follow at 1 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors also include his grandparents, Sergio and Norma Rodriguez and Cruz and Maria Jimenez; his brother, Jonathan E. Gomez; his sisters, Christina M. Gomez, Jessica C. Gomez and Cassandra Flor Rodriguez; his great-grandmother, Felicitas Carrasco; and many aunts and uncles. Miner, Celia 91, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; time is pending. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Albert Miner; her daughters, Irene Miner Martinez and Isela M. Bernal; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonardo. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Nemec, Larry G. 59, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Florence; his son, Dennis Nemec; his daughters, Debbi Courtright, Dana Jorgensson, Marie Silva and Modesty Valenzuela; his mother, Wilma Zupan; his brother, Ron Nemec; and six grandchildren. He was a sales representative and had lived in El Paso since 1975. Memorial contributions may be made to Optimist International Foundation, 4494 Lindell, St. Louis, MO 63108. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Reno Jr., Roy W. 70, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m today, and the funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Clara Bess; his son, Roy W. Reno III; his daughter, Cynthia A. Escarciga; his sister, Anna L. Greer; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a Korean War Army veteran and worked for the American Furniture Company for 30 years. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Sanchez, Faustina 92, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m. and prayer service at 7:45 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Israel Sanchez; and her daughters, Martha Sanchez and Sylvia Hernandez. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 23 years. Thompson, John Ross 43, of Plano, Texas, and formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, with rosary at 5 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, David and Frances Thompson; his brother, David T. Thompson Jr.; and his sisters, Monica Swan and Sheila Thompson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Thompson; and his sister, Candice Finch. He was a database administrator for GTE and was a longtime resident of Plano. August 29 2000 Return to top Garcia, Jose "Mon" Salomon a retired U.S. Civil Service printing control officer and World War II Army veteran, died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). He served with the 31st Infantry Division in Italy during the war and received two Bronze Stars, one with a "V" device for valor for knocking out a German tank with a bazooka. He also received two Purple Hearts for being wounded, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge for his service in the war. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8919 of El Paso; the Disabled American Veterans; the Paralyzed Veterans of America; the Military Order of the Purple Heart; and the Combat Infantry Association. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Mary; his sons, Ed Garcia, Michael Garcia, Leonard Garcia and Richard Garcia; his mother, Pauline Garcia; five brothers; five sisters; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan R. Garcia; and his sister, Agnes Gutierrez. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, followed by burial in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Aguilar, C. Virginia 41, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Reynaldo; her sons, Sergio Aguilar, Ivan Aguilar and Cesar Aguilar; her daughter, Sara Aguilar; four brothers; one sister; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for seven years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Cooke, Mary Louise 71, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, William; her daughters, Diana Lynn Grimmer and Kathleen Ann Marshall; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1952. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital, c/o El Maida Shrine Temple. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Carreon, Maria Teresa 83, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 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 De Padua Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Rafael; her son, Rafael Carreon Jr.; her daughter, Patricia C. Ramos; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Flores, Jorge Ventura 46, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; his son, Raul Morales; and one grandchild. He was a construction worker and was a longtime El Paso resident. Garcia, Alana Desiree infant daughter of Javier and Paula Garcia, died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her paternal grandparents, Eudor F. and Alma Rosa Samaniego; and her maternal grandparents, Maria Del Carmen Estrada and Juan B. Lizarraga. Gillis, Donald Eugene 62, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Josefina; his sons, Joseph Gillis and Donald Gillis Jr.; his daughters, Sherry Topel and Adrien Gillis; his mother, Mary Jane Jackson Gillis; and two grandchildren. He was a retired systems analyst for the civil service, a real estate broker, and a Navy veteran. He lived in El Paso for 19 years. Molina, Robert C. 72, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo Rojo; his sons, Jerry A. Molina, Mickey B. Molina and David T. Molina; his daughters, Doris E. Solis and Carrie Beth Quiocho; five brothers; three sisters; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a retired barber, an Army veteran and an El Paso resident since 1953. Persing, Lynne 46, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). There will be a memorial service at a later date and a private burial. Survivors include her husband, David Novick; her mother, Bobbye Sorrels; and her brother, Ray Persing. She was a professor and management scholar, and moved to El Paso in 1999. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Reyes, Veronica 34, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:15 a.m. and prayer service at 11:45 a.m. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Lorenzo and Estela Reyes; her brother, Lorenzo Reyes Jr.; and her sister, Melissa Gomez. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Thrift, Eleanor C. 82, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Van Horn Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Dianne Jones and Colleen Kinsella; one brother; two sisters; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, D.C.; and her son, Craig Thrift. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1979. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Reno Jr., Roy W. 70, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Clara; his sons, Roy W. Reno, III and Mark Allen Reno; his daughter, Cynthia A. Escarciga; his sister, Anna L. Greer; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a Korean War Army veteran and worked for the American Furniture Co. for more than 30 years. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Williams, Harry Lloyd 85, of Lindale, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000). No services are planned. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy. He was a civil engineer and World War II Army veteran. He served as a combat engineer in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany during the war. He was a longtime resident of Lindale. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 3800 Paluxy Blvd., Suite 560, Tyler, TX 75703. Arrangements are by Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors. August 30 2000 Return to top Valenzuela, John owner of El Paso Alamo Plumbing Supply for 35 years, died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). He was 72 years old and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Belen; his sons, Joe John Valenzuela, Louie Valenzuela, John Valenzuela Jr. and Mark Anthony Valenzuela; his daughters, Linda Alvarado, Sandra Hernandez and Nancy Valenzuela; four brothers and five sisters; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jaime Valenzuela and Mark Valenzuela. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Chapel-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Santo Niņo de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be private. Albrecht, Arthur D. 80, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, where funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie J. Albrecht; his sons, Philip L. Albrecht and Robert D. Albrecht; his daughter, Jonnette Amberry; one sister; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was an operating engineer for Chevron Oil Co. and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Alejo, Juan P. "El Indio" 86, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission, where funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ernestina; his sons, Arturo Alejo, Armando Alejo, Jose Alejo, Ramon Alejo and Ernesto Alejo; his daughters, Cruz Estrada and Martha Moreno; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a civil servant at Fort Bliss and a World War II Army veteran. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Biegaj, Alice 70, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Renner; five sisters; one brother; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Bradford, Dolores F. 99, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel, with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Dolores Goeldner and Marjorie B. Melville; and her sons, Andrew C. Bradford, Charles D. Bradford and Alan R. Bradford; one brother; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and volunteer and an El Paso resident for 40 years. Chavez, Javier Alfredo infant son of David and Faviola Chavez of El Paso, died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his grandparents, Gabriela Lara, Ramon Morales and Panfilo Chavez. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Durham, Cecil Omer 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ida B.; his son, James Durham; his daughter, Margaret Bethany; one brother and one sister. He was a career Army soldier, serving in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, and worked for civil service nine years. He was a 42-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Lewis, Dora Lucille 88, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, George W.; her brother; and several nieces and nephews. She was a retired clerk for the El Paso Natural Gas Co. and a longtime resident of El Paso. Navarre, Keith Joseph 76, of El Paso died Aug. 22, 2000. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss Post Chapel No. 2. Burial with military honors will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Shio; his stepsons; James Y. Navarre and Yoshinori Shinoda; his daughter, Nina M. Ahumada; and four grandchildren. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, retiring after 31 years of service. and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Przybylski, Chester 89, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his friend, Alida Abraham. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Rodriguez, Jesus P. 80, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 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. Thursday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ofelia; his sons, Jesus Rodriguez Jr., Baudelio Rodriguez and Javier Rodriguez; his daughters, Alicia Reyes, Maria Antonia Castillo, Martha De La Torre, Leticia O. Lujan, Olga Isela McMullen and Elvia Rodriguez; 34 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. He was a construction foreman and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Talavera Jr., Emilio Corona, 53, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 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. Thursday in San Juan Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Matilde C.; his sons; Frank Richard Talavera and Richard Lee Talavera; his daughters; Lorrie Ann Talavera and Tracy Marie Talavera; one brother; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. He was a refinery foreman, a U.S. Navy veteran and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Turner, Gladys Allene 80, of Fabens died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Cecil Turner. Survivors include her daughter, Buena "Dusty" Milson, and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a former resident of Pecos and Buckeye, Ariz. Funeral arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary, Fabens. Heineman, Annie Laurie 81, of Rogers, Ark., died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Rollins Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; her sons, Kenneth H. Heineman and Ronald Roy Heineman; two brothers; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a retired bookkeeper and a former longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Texas at El Paso, Athletic Fund. Lintz, Frances 86, of Granada Hills, Calif., died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Survivors include her husband, Jack; her sons, Rodger E. Blake and David Venig; her daughter, Jolene Kelly; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a former El Paso resident. August 31 2000 Return to top Thompson, Theodore Earl a Southern Pacific Railroad employee for for 38 years and a breeder of appaloosa horses, died Thursday (Aug. 24, 2000). He was 66 years old and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survivors include his sons, Anthony G. "Tony" Thompson; his daughters, Debra Thompson and Tammie Thompson; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date. Castillo, Emma 67, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alvino Castillo; her sons, David Castillo and Bill Castillo; four sisters; two brothers; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Caudillo, Felicitas G. 71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 1:15 p.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Carmelo Caudillo, Ramon Caudillo, Carlos Caudillo, Raul Caudillo and Jesus Caudillo; his daughters, Bertha C. Caudillo, Isabel Vasquez, Norma Ramos, Manuela Holguin and Guadalupe Lozano; one brother; 30 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Duran, Gregorio 94, a former resident of El Paso, died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000) in Moreno Valley, Calif. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Bertha Cepeda and Maria Aguayo; his sons, Abel Duran and Guadalupe Duran; one brother; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Castaņada, and his son, Efrain Duran. He was a farmer. Flores, Armando H. 58, of El Paso died Aug. 18, 2000. No services are planned. Survivors include his son, Armando Flores, Jr.; his daughters, Veronica Flores, Myrna Flores, Patricia Moreno and Alma Flores; one brother and one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a laborer for a fabric factory and a 22-year resident of El Paso. Garcia Jr., Francisco 48, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 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 Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Cristo Rey Convent. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Andres Garcia; his daughters, Diana Garcia, April Garcia and Claudia Garcia; his parents, Francisco V. and Maria O. Garcia; three brothers; four sisters; and one grandchild. He was a jeweler, an Army veteran and a longtime resident of El Paso. Kiefer, Maria 61, of El Paso died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Sergio G. Kim; her daughters, Claudia M. Sias, Patricia Kim de Castillo and Mara Kim; three brothers; three sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a nurse's aide and a longtime resident of El Paso. Opp, Katherina 87, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000). A funeral will be in Jamestown, N.D. Burial will be in Streeter Cemetery, Streeter, N.D. Survivors include her daughter, Charlotte McMicken; one sister; one brother; and three grandsons. She was a retired nurse's aide and a resident of El Paso for two years. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Ponce, Francisca V. 77, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Adrian Ponce, and many nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a 20-year resident of El Paso. Simon, Virginia Lee 69, of El Paso died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Gary M. Simon, Dennis K. Simon and Mark E. Simon; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Simon, and her son, Steven Simon. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1964. Velasco, Angel 49, of El Paso died Friday (Aug. 25, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cristina Velasco; his daughter, Suky Velasco; his son, Angel Velasco, Jr.; his mother, Estela Velasco; and seven brothers. He was a laborer for Factory General Merchandise and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Villasana, Esther 66, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Antonio Villasana; and sister, Lupe Hullings. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Rodriguez, Redula "Nettie" Anaya 59, of North Hollywood, Calif., died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Valhalla Funeral Home, Burbank, Calif. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Valhalla Funeral Home. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Anthony "Rod"; her son, Anthony Rodriguez Jr.; one daughter, Laura Rodriguez; three brothers; one sister; one aunt and uncle; and many nieces and nephews. She was an educational aide for the Unified Los Angeles School District and a former San Elizario resident. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite cancer or heart disease organization.