El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, September 2-8, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ September 2 2000 Theodore, Sandra a former flight attendant and longtime advocate for the disabled, died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000). She was well known at City Hall for consistently urging the City Council and Sun Metro to improve bus service for the disabled. She was 56 and a longtime El Paso resident. She is survived by her son, Robert, and her daughter, Elizabeth. Services are pending until her family can be contacted. For more information, call May Lopez at 532-3415. Hernandez, Jose Guadalupe 37, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 31, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with prayer service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anna; his son, Jose G. Hernandez Jr.; his daughters, Belen Ramirez and Jennifer Hernandez; his father, Jose L. Hernandez; his brothers, Carlos Hernandez and Eddie Hernandez; and his sisters, Rosa Hernandez and Esmi Hernandez. He was part of a management team and a lifelong El Paso resident. Olney, Allen D. 42, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 31, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Cassandra R. Olney; his mother, Gloria Morgan Olney; his brother, Chris Olney; and his sisters, Kim Jafrate, Eve Fitzpatrick and Alison Shackelford. He was preceded in death by his father, C. Ben Olney. He was a self-employed environmental consultant and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Slovensky, Joseph "Tex" 78, of El Paso died Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000). Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Survivors include his sons, Joseph Slovensky and Matt Slovensky; his daughter, Juanita Hensel; his brother, David Slovensky; his sister, Joy Wilson; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen, and one daughter. He was a retired real estate broker, a Navy veteran and an Air Force veteran. Velasquez, Elvira C. 62, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). Memorial service will be from noon to 1 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include her son, Armando Velasquez Jr.; her daughters, Sara Molinar, Alma Rosa Gates, Anabell Velasquez Hopkins, Maria Raquel Almanza and Adela King; two brothers; six sisters; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was a custodian for the El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Martin, Howard Thearon 78, of Roseburg, Ore., formerly of El Paso, died Thursday (Aug. 31, 2000). Graveside service is pending at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Jay Martin and Gregory Martin; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia. He lived in El Paso from 1950 to the 1970s and was an Army Air Corps pilot during World War II. Arrangements are by Roseburg Funeral Alternatives. September 3 2000 Return to top Arriola, Humberto a registered nurse at Beaumont Army Medical Center, died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). He was 45 and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Sonia; his daughters, Josenia Stanford and Annabella Arriola; his mother, Cruz Arriola; his brothers, Miguel Arriola, Danny Arriola, Martin Arriola, George Arriola and Hector Arriola; and his sisters, Lucy Escarsega, Bertha Lewis, Elva Silvas and Mercy Lopez. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Hughey, Callie Lucille 77, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m Monday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Tigua Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, David; her sons, Dennis Hughey and Gene Hughey; her daughter, Mickey McClure; her sister, Betty Baker; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a surgical technician and a longtime El Paso resident. Molina, David R. 46, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000). Visitation will be at 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Juanita R. Molina; and his brothers, Raymond R. Molina and Louie Molina. He was a truck driver and a resident of El Paso for 36 years. Rodriguez, Roman S. 57, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Eligia; his sons, Raymond Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Roman Rodriguez Jr. and Roman Carrasco; his daughters, Sandra Rodriguez and Veronica Carrasco; and five grandchildren. He was a carpet salesman and a resident of El Paso for 34 years. Rodriguez, Victor Manuel 77, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000). Memorial service will be in Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Maria Eugenia; his sons, Francisco Rodriguez, Jose David Rodriguez and Armando Rodriguez; and his daughters, Victoria Rodriguez and Consuelo Rodriguez. He was an agriculture laborer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Stephens, Mabel Elizabeth 91, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her nephew, Cecile William Beville; and her nieces, Nancy Stephens Haupt and Jerry Sullivan Eloe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 30 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Valdez, Emma F. 84, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Escapite and Rafael Escapite; her daughter, Yolanda Valdez Ward; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Javier Valdez. She was a retired restaurant manager and a resident of El Paso since 1948. September 4 2000 Return to top Cordova, Fernando "Fernie" Luis an administrator for the El Paso Independent School District and a Korean War Air Force veteran, died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). He worked for the school district for 30 years and served with the 29th Bomb Division in the Air Force. He was 69 and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; his sons, Fernando Cordova Jr., James Cordova, John Cordova and Paul Cordova; his daughter, Betty Jeanne Klein; his brothers, Alberto Cordova, Carlos Cordova, Joe Cordova and Robert Cordova; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Chavez, Ruben 74, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his sisters, Olivia Chavez Saucedo, Estela Miranda, Maria Luisa Marquez, Socorro Lopez and Aurora Saenz; and many nieces and nephews. He was a farm worker and had lived in El Paso since 1980. Clemente, Ernesto 78, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the St. Pius X Catholic Church Rectory. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Helen; his sons, Hugo Clemente Sr. and Hector Clemente; his daughters, Martha Diane Clemente and Alicia Mendoza; his sister, Cora Drake; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a retired machinist and a World War II Army veteran. He served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Diaz, Laura "Lorie" 27, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Celia Diaz; her sister, Lina Marie Diaz; and her grandmother, Modesta Magallanes. She was a lab technician at Las Palmas Del Sol Medical Center and a lifelong El Paso resident. Malone, Ernest Damon 72, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 31, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, with prayer service at 6 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Mitchell Malone; his son, Eric Duane Malone; his daughters, Carol Lynn Malone D. Mura, Sharon Lee Malone Spataro and Marilyn Marie Malone Dale; and 10 grandchildren. He was an aviation engineer and a longtime resident of El Paso. Ruiz, Emily Victoria Ruiz, infant daughter of David and Selina Ruiz, died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, with prayer readings at 10 a.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at noon Wednesday in Santo Niño Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her brother, David Andrew Ruiz; her grandparents, Jose Ruiz, Maria Ruiz and Daniel and Yolanda Guerrero Badillo; her great-grandparents; and her godparents, Leticia and Ted Arellano. Shamaley, John A. 81, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000). Rosary and memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Survivors include his wife, Candy; his son, Albert "Buddy" Shamaley; his daughters, Cynthia Quero, Cissy Colligan, Eileen Salome and Sherry Karnes; his sisters, Ann Burrows and Selma Okies; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, John F. Shamaley. He worked in real estate and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Shores, Dovie B. 94, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 31, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her nephew, Selwyn Whitehead; and her nieces, Sybil Souter, Dorothy Johnson and Glenda Starr. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Urquidi, Guadalupe G. 78, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his son, Jorge Urquidi; his daughter, Martha A. Porras; his stepson, Felipe Guzman Jr.; his sister, Bertha U. Mona; two grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was a retired bus driver for El Paso City Lines and was a World War II veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Vasquez, Julie 65, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Scripture service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, William; her son, Gilbert Limon; her daughter, Rosie Limon; two brothers; four sisters; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a secretary at Old El Paso for 30 years and was a longtime El Paso resident. September 5 2000 Return to top Schnadig, Beulah a former high-school teacher and owner of Schnadig Antiques, died Saturday (Sept. 2, 2000). She was 83 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her son, William G. Loventhal III; her daughter, Ann Loventhal-Kohut; her stepdaughter, Vicki J. Schnadig; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William G. Loventhal and Victor K. Schnadig. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Temple of Mount Sinai Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Diaz, Laura "Lorie" 27, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000 Dewlen, Robert Dayle 85, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Coronado Baptist Church, with funeral at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Denver City Memorial Park, in Denver City, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie; his sons, Robert D. Dewlen Jr. and James R. Dewlen; his daughter, Maribeth Smith; his stepsons, Irving R. Eddy Jr. and James D. Eddy; his brother, Alton Dewlen; his sister, Edna Eloise Justice; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a shift foreman at Shell Oil Co. for 22 years and an El Paso resident for 12 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. McConn, Lorena Thompson 88, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 2, 2000). Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Olive T. Druckenmiller; her nephew, Robert T. Druckenmiller; and her niece, Lorena Wetherhold. She was an insurance agent and an El Paso resident for 74 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Ashbury United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Medina, Cristina 81, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in La Paz Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at noon Wednesday in San Felipe De Jesus. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Salvador Alvarado; her daughters, Alicia Medina and Norma Jaquez; 16 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. September 6 2000 Return to top Licht, Helen W. of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). She was a social worker for the Texas Department of Human Services and Beaumont Army Medical Center. She also directed a YWCA group home program for adolescent girls and served on the boards of the West Texas Council of Governments, the Visiting Nurse Association and the Area Agency on Aging. She was 81 and a 52-year resident of El Paso. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Baldwin and Judy Licht, and three grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Licht, and her sons, Arthur Licht and Frankie Licht. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Manhattan Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Manhattan Presbyterian Church or the El Paso YWCA. Barton, Edna G. 83, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell-Northeast Funeral Home. A service will be at 1 p.m Thursday in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell-Northeast. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Barton. Survivors include her daughters, Minnie M. Moon and Carolyn R. Clower; her son, David L. Barton; one sister; 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a former El Paso resident. Caro, Jose Gallegos 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, David Caro and Richard Caro; his sisters, Natividad Enriquez, Petra Enriquez and Nellie Espinoza; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a construction worker and a lifelong El Pasoan. De La Cruz, Maria 60, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Enrique Hernandez, Hector Hernandez, Arturo Hernandez, Daniel Hernandez and Jesus Hernandez; two brothers; and six grandchildren. She was a retired factory worker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Holguin, Oilier C. 90, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Florencio; her daughter, Ida L. Delgado; her brother, Pete Carrasco; her sisters, Catherine Mosqueda and Nieves Ramirez; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Jimenez, Adrian infant son of Carmen Barrio and Aldo Jimenez of El Paso, died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in McGill Cemetery. King, Dolores Yvonne 66, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, William D. Jr.; her sons, William D. King III and John Russell King; her daughter, Deborah Yvonne King; her sisters, Sally O'Dell and Frances DeVilbiss; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a 49-year resident of El Paso. Leyva, Fernando Montes 82, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Aurelia Paredes Leyva; his sons, Reynaldo Leyva, Fernando Leyva and Arturo Leyva; his brother, Ramon Leyva; his sister, Eva Quintero; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a maintenance worker with the El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong El Paso resident. McCord, Henry Dors 76, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina and from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church with rosary service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday in Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Amparo; his daughters, Penny McCord, Jo Ann McCord and Edna McCord Velasquez; his brother, Clarence McCord; his sisters, Minnie Paredes and Helen Hill; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, a World War II Army veteran and a lifelong El Pasoan. Jimenez, Adrian infant son of Carmen Barrio and Aldo Jimenez of El Paso, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000 Mendoza, Juan 34, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ofelia; his sons, Juan Manuel Mendoza Jr., Joshua Mendoza and Michael Mendoza; his daughter, Alyssa Nicole Mendoza; seven brothers; three sisters; and his parents, Manuel and Consuela Zubiate Mendoza. He was an automotive laminator and a lifelong El Pasoan. Moran, Karl W. 79, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rena; his daughter, Ruth Moran Giordano; two grandchildren, Richard W. Najera and Dr. Michael P. Najera; and four great-grandchildren. He was chief financial officer for Paso Del Norte Broadcasting, a retired Army Air Corps officer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Nagel, Inge "Cookie Lady" 73, of Chaparral, N.M., died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon and Futrell-Northeast Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Milton; her sons, Pete Nagel and Mike Nagel; her daughters, Debbie Romaine and Roswitha; two brothers; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker, a retired NAF employee and a lifelong resident of Chaparral. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Inge Nagel. Ocampo, Carmen 59, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Tobias; her sons, George Ocampo, Gilbert Ocampo and Raphael Ocampo; her daughters, Patricia Canales and Irene Kilkenny. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Rubio, Mary A. 86, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 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 9:30 a.m. Thursday in All Saints Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ruben Rubio and Jesus J. Rubio Jr.; her daughter, Mara V. Rubio; her brothers, Oscar Anaya and Billy Anaya; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and an 81-year resident of El Paso. Sullivan, Natalia 92, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home with prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Survivors include her sisters, Nacha Morfesy and Adele Paredes; and many nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Tallarigo, Josefina 66, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Thursday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel De Luna and Pedro De Luna; his daughters, Graciela De Luna, Carmen Ramirez and Maria Paz; her brother, Pablo Ramirez; her sister, Santos Ramirez; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a 25-year resident of El Paso. Varela, Jesus 79, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Thursday in Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Delia; his sons, James Varela and William Varela; his brother, Arturo Varela; and four grandchildren. He was a postal carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for 22 years and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Kendrick, Kristie Lynn 26, of Fort Hood, Texas, died Saturday (Sept. 2, 2000) in San Antonio. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, Killeen. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be in Killeen Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jayson Kendrick; her parents, Diana Powell and William Spetter; her brother, Kevin Spetter; her sister, Debbie Walker; her grandparents, Edgar and Effie Guyton; five nephews; and one niece. She was a volunteer with Southwest Transplant Alliance and a former El Paso resident. Funeral arrangements are by Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Transplant Alliance. September 7 2000 Return to top Damron Eleanor McGuffie of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). She was a retired apartment manager and won a "Manager of the Year" award and was also recognized as an "Outstanding Manager." She was 93 and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survivors include her son, Thomas Damron; her sister, Minnie Ladd; her granddaughters, Susan Craig, Sheree Whigham and Tia Damron; and her grandson, Clark Damron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Damron, and her daughters, Irene "Nan" Damron and Mayme Hendrix. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa. Acosta, Carlos F. 32, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Josephine Acosta; his brother, Patrick Acosta; and his sister, Laura Acosta. He was preceded in death by his father, Fernando Acosta. Borjas, Ignacio 93, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home with prayer service at 6 p.m. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Petra S.; his daughters, Maria Marez, Eusebia Resendiz, Julia Gomez, Irene Alonso and Carmen Marquez; his sons, Gonzalo Borjas, Jose Guadalupe Borjas, Alberto Borjas and Francisco Borjas; 32 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Mauro Borjas. He was an agricultural worker and a 28-year resident of El Paso. Hayes, Elmer "Buddy" 57, of Juárez died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2000). Graveside service will at 10 a.m. today in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Luz Elena; nine children; his brother, Marvin Hayes; his sister, Sandy Grady; and many grandchildren. He was a truck driver and a lifelong resident of Juárez. Macias, Enrique "Henry" 85, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 2, 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. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Amparo; his sons, Enrique Macias Jr.; his daughters, Keta Rojas, Bea Mata, Ofelia Macias and Alice Macias; his sister, Mary Wright; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Jose Luis Pimental, and his grandson, Eddie Rojas Jr. He was a laundry truck driver, a World War II Navy veteran and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Martinez, Daniel 57, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Laura Martinez, Lucy Martinez, Gabriela Martinez, and Sandra Martinez; his mother, Maria de la Luz; one brother; one sister; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was retired and a longtime El Paso resident. Mendoza, Juan 34, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ofelia; his sons, Juan Manuel Mendoza Jr. and Joshua Michael Mendoza; his daughter, Alyssa Nicole Mendoza; seven brothers; three sisters; and his parents, Manuel and Consuelo Zubiate Mendoza. He was an automotive laminator and a 30-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East. Powell, James 91, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Christ the Savior Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his son, George A. Powell; his daughters, Patricia Wickham and Jacqueline McCracken; three grandchildren; and three nieces. He was a World War II Army veteran and a 36-year resident of El Paso. Provencio, Felipe M. 98, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Catholic Church, Anthony, N.M. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Elvira Balderrama and Alicia Bustamante; his sister, Corina Llañez; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catalina Garcia. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and Anthony, N.M. Reinhardt, Arthur Olin 79, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alla-Lee; his son, Arthur O. Reinhardt Jr.; his daughter, Linda Osborne; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He owned a motor and electric supply company in Fabens and was a Navy veteran and 77-year El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso or Grace Methodist Church. Renteria, Sergio David 40, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church. Survivors include his son, Sergio David Renteria Jr.; his daughter, Naomi Renteria; four brothers; three sisters; and one grandchild. He was a pipe fitter with Chevron Refinery and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Shaw, Nomie 94, of El Paso died Thursday (Aug. 31, 2000) in Chicago. Funeral will be Saturday in Chicago. Survivors include her daughters, Radiance Price Vance and Dawn Price; her sons, Richard Price and Billy Price; her nephew, Robert Pandy; her great-grandson, Anthony Price; and her grand-nephew, Robert S. Pandy. Valencia, Maria 77, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 2, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose I.; her son, Joseph Michael Valencia; her daughters, Teresa Valencia Reichert and Estella Gonzalez; one brother; two sisters; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a retired secretary for State Farm Insurance agency and a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association of El Paso, 1912 E. Yandell Drive, El Paso, TX 79903. September 8 2000 Return to top Davis, Frederick "Fred" Eugene of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). He was a retired sergeant first class who served in the Army for 21 years. He was 73 and an El Paso resident since 1959. Survivors include his wife, Kayo H.; his daughter, Frieda K. Ivy; and one grandchild. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 233 E. Mesa Hills Drive, El Paso, TX 79912, or to a favorite charity. Alexander, Eugene 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). Services have already been conducted. Survivors include his wife, Betty; his sons, Bryan Norma Alexander, Dwain Allen Alexander and Clyde Arthur Alexander; and his sister, Marian Elizabeth Louis Fricano. He worked in electronics and was an Army veteran. He was an El Paso resident since 1963. Anaya, Oscar 87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today with rosary at 12:15 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Guillermo Anaya; several nieces, nephews and friends. He was a driver for Nabisco Foods and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Avila, Rita Trinidad 69, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Leopoldo H.; her sons, Salvador T. Avila, Leopoldo T. Avila and German T. Avila; her daughters, Rosalva A. Orozco, Corina A. Juarez and Sandra A. Grimes; three brothers; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a 50-year resident of El Paso. Borjas, Ignacio 93, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home with prayer service at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Petra S.; his daughters, Maria Marez, Eusebia Resendiz, Julia Gomez, Irene Alonso and Carmen Marquez; his sons, Gonzalo Borjas, Jose Guadalupe Borjas, Alberto Borjas and Francisco Borjas; 32 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Mauro Borjas. He was an agricultural worker and a 28-year resident of El Paso. Brown, Elizabeth Roselind 73, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in Martin Funeral Home West, and the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Thatcher Cemetery in Thatcher, Ariz. Survivors include her husband, Glenn L.; her daughters, Nancy Solomon and Kathleen M. Brown-Noblet; and many grandchildren and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Marshall Floyd Brown. She was a stockbroker in Huntsville, Ala., and El Paso. She was a 20-year resident of El Paso. Calvillo, Maria del Carmen 79, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 12:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alvino; her sons, Jesus Alvino Calvillo, Jose Luis Calvillo and Raul Calvillo; her daughters, Yolanda Calvillo, Hilda Calvillo, Lydia Calvillo and Virginia Calvillo; her brother, Benito Lopez and sister, Juana Lopez; and 36 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Castañeda, Juan Francisco 80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 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 Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jose Juan Castañeda; his daughters, Maria Concepcion Saavedra, Maria Aurora Castañeda and Maria Magdalena Ramirez; one brother; two sisters; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a maintenance worker for El Paso Community College and an El Paso resident since 1967. Delgado, Berta Alicia 66, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 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 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Natividad Delgado; her son, Antonio F. Delgado Sr.; her daughters, Maria Magdalena Brooks and Ana Maria Vasquez Belville; five brothers; one sister; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. James, Joseph E. 89, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Survivors include his sister, Cecilia Skea; his nephews, Fred Bunsen, Rodney Bunsen and Elliot Bunsen; and his nieces, Marietta Houghton and Priscilla Roche. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Holguin, Carmen 84, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. Survivors include her sons, Raul Holguin, Alfonso Holguin, Jose Holguin and Andres Salvador Holguin; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a 30-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Kreger, John William 55, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today in Trinity Church of the Nazarene, with prayer service at 11 a.m. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Melisa; his son, Jonathan Kreger; his daughter, Noel Lambdin; and his brother, George P. Kreger. He was an office manager at a law firm, an Army veteran and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Church of the Nazarene, c/o Pastor Ernie Labelle, 820 E. Redd, El Paso, TX, 79932. Orta, Salvador 82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. in La Paz Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Javier Orta, Jorge Orta and Rogelio Orta; his daughter, Moraima Orta; two sisters, and eight grandchildren. He was a cook in the Fort Bliss cafeteria and was a 26-year resident of El Paso. Smith, Charlemagne "Chuck" 86, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell-Northeast. Graveside service is pending at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sarah B.; his son, Lonnie W. Smith; his daughters, Susan Esser and Marquita Ranges; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his sons, J.C. Smith and F. Wayne Berry. He was a foreman for an auto body shop and a World War II Navy veteran and had been a resident of El Paso since 1940. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Maida Shrine Transportation Fund, 6331 Alabama, El Paso, TX 79904, or the Baptist Clinic, 8308 Echo, El Paso, TX 79904. Svoboda II, Darrell D. 28, of El Paso died Monday (Aug. 28, 2000). Services took place in Gibbon, Neb. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Lynn Svoboda, and other family. He was a captain and doctor with the Army and had served in the military for the past six years. He was a resident of El Paso and a former resident of Nebraska. Arrangements were by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass.