El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, September 9-15, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ September 9 2000 Delmont, Timothy Wayne a sterility assurance manager at Allegiance Healthcare Corp., died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). He graduated with honors from UTEP in 1987 with a degree in microbiology. He was 38 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Claudia; his son, Timothy Delmont; his daughter, Kiara Alexis Delmont; his parents, Billy W. and Yong Hi Delmont; his brothers, John E. Delmont and Peter F. Delmont; and his sister, Anna Y. Delmont. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. today in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Alexander, Eugene 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (Aug. 30, 2000). Services have been conducted. Burial was in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Betty; his sons, Bryan Norman Alexander, Duane Allen Alexander and Clyde Arthur Alexander; and his sister, Marian Elizabeth Louis Fricano. He was an Army chief warrant officer and worked in electronics. He was a resident of El Paso since 1963. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Hazelton, Jackson G. 85, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 8, 2000). No services are planned at this time. Survivors include his wife, Adeline S.; his daughters, Jennifer Hazelton and Katherine Hazelton; and his brother, Robert L. Hazelton. He was a cattle rancher and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Herrera, Carmen V. 82, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 1 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Gerardo Herrera; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. James, Joseph E. 89, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Luke's Catholic Church. He is survived by her sister, Cecilia Skea; his nephews, Fred Bunsen, Rodney Bunsen and Elliot Bunsen; and his nieces, Marietta Houghton and Priscilla Roche. He was a teacher in Moraga, Calif., and Lafayette and Covington in Louisiana. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Marin, Basilio 62, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his wife, Mercedes; his sons, Victor Marin, Enrique Marin and Hector Marin; one brother and four grandchildren. He was a farmer and a resident of El Paso for 28 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Pulido, Adalberto G. 70, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his sons, Daniel Pulido and Victor Pulido; his brothers, Macario Pulido, Cruz Pulido and Pedro Pulido; his sisters, Esperanza Gutierrez and Sylvina Nuņez; and four grandchildren. He was a farm worker and lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. September 10 2000 Return to top Chalmers, J.C. a retired sergeant major of the Army, died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). He served 28 years and was a Vietnam War veteran. While in the Army he earned the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross. He was 55 and a resident of El Paso for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Magdalene; his sons, James P. Chalmers, Alexander Chalmers and Brian Chalmers; his daughter, Patricia Chalmers; four brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, where the funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Alvarez, Estella C. 67, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 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 9:45 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Leopoldo; her son, David Alvarez; her daughters, Patricia Alvarez and Tessy Rappe; four brothers; four sisters and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Pedro Celaya. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Araujo, Maria Morales De, 72, of Sunland Park died Friday (Sept. 8, 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 1:30 p.m. Monday in San Martin De Porres. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Cesar; her brothers, Jesus Morales, Jose Morales, Ramon Morales, Avelardo Morales and Pedro Morales; and her sisters, Margarita Parra, Josephina Ramirez and Elma Morales. She was a homemaker and a longtime Sunland Park resident. Carson Sr., Richard 72, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept, 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 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 St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Teresa; his son, Richard Carson Jr.; his daughter, Elizabeth Lorraine Valencia; two brothers; four sisters; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a truck driver for 45 years, a Navy veteran and resident of El Paso since 1928. Garcia, Antonio 42, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Cristo Rey Catholic Church, where a funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Micaela Molinar; his sons, Tony Garcia Jr., Michael Garcia and Steven Garcia; three brothers and three sisters. He was an automobile salesman and a longtime El Paso resident. Granillo Jr., Trinidad "Nunie" 61, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his sons, Aniceto Granillo and Juan Martinez; his daughters, Valentina Chacon, Leticia Granillo and Melissa Diaz; three brothers; two sisters; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Concepcion Granillo. He was a construction worker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Haynes, 85, Wordie B. of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. James Myrtle United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Emmett; her daughter, Karma Hancock; her brother, Joseph Berry; and her sister, Virginia Norris. She was a cafeteria manager for the El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Holguin, Antonio 90, of El Paso Friday (Sept. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with prayer service at 6 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lucia; his sons, Tony Holguin and Hector Holguin; and his grandchildren, James Henry Holguin, Cindy Holguin and Hector Holguin Jr. He was a decorated World War II Army veteran, a retired American Van Lines truck driver and a lifelong El Pasoan. Humphrey, Raheem D. infant son of Larmar Minnifield and Tamika Humphrey, died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his maternal grandmother, Linda Humphrey; and his paternal grandparents, Larry and Pat Minnifield. Marrufo, Estrellita infant daughter of Lorenzo and Sonia Marrufo, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her brothers, Larry Marrufo and Jonathan Marrufo; her sister, Abigail Marrufo; her maternal grandparents, Ana Maria Montelongo and Luis Adame; and her paternal grandparents, Maria Rosario Sias and Manuel Marrufo. Morgan, John Daniel 91, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 8, 2000). There will be a memorial service at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Alma Nellie; his son, John Daniel Morgan; his daughter, Margaret Skelton; one brother; three grandsons and one great-granddaughter. He was the vice chairman of the board for Dixico Inc. of Dallas. He lived in El Paso for 25 years. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Mulli, Laura R. 43, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Survivors include her sons, Kioko Christopher and Kenyon David Mulli; her mother, Delia Lopez; and her sister, Petra Torres. She was an educator and a lifelong El Paso resident. Rea, Margaret A. 94, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Services will take place in Fort Scott, Kan. Survivors include her sister, Jacqueline E. Rea Wagner; 15 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was a licensed registered nurse and retired from the El Paso Natural Gas Co. in 1975. She lived in El Paso for more than 60 years. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Tarin, Guadalupe 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Candelario Tarin Jr.; her sister, Lorenza Barela; and four nieces and nephews. She lived in El Paso for 40 years. Thompson, Margaret H. 87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Carl Thomas Thompson; her daughter, Mary-Margaret Thompson; her grandsons, Charles Haskell Thompson and Mark Thompson; and her great-granddaughter, Melissa Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haskell. She was a science teacher at Lamar Elementary School from 1960 to 1978 and worked in for the Goodyear Co. lab during World War II. She lived in El Paso for 40 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. September 11 2000 Return to top Zubia, Cleofas an employee of the Ysleta Independent School District, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2000). He worked for the school district for 18 years. He was 64 and a lifelong El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons, Humberto Zubia, Norman Zubia and Hector Zubia; his daughters, Cynthia Z. Aguirren and Patricia Zubia; his brother, Antonio Zubia; his sisters, Maria Estela Meza, Esperanza Gonzalez and Celia Knowlton; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Alvarado, Fernando 68, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in St. Pius X Church Rectory; time is pending. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Perez; his son, Ricardo Alvarado; his daughters, Maria Alvarado, Margarita Sanchez and Rose Gomez; 10 grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was an electrician and a resident of El Paso for 30 years. Carson Sr., Richard 72, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. Monday in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Teresa; his son, Richard Carson Jr.; his daughter, Elizabeth Lorraine Valencia; his brothers, Adolph Carson Jr. and John L. Carson; his sisters, Clara Blancas, Nellie Parks, Dolores Guzman and Mary Wells; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a truck driver for 45 years, a Navy veteran and a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Escobedo, Valente 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 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 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel; time is pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Benigno Escobedo and Jose Manuel Escobedo; his daughters, Raquel Escobedo, Hilda Herrera, Maria Luisa Hernandez and Sylvia Estrada; two brothers; two sisters; 27 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren. He retired from a lumber company and was a longtime El Paso resident. Esquivel, Isabel 34, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Adrian Esquivel; her daughter, Vanessa Esquivel; her mother, Irma A. Ribota; and her sister, Irma Ribota. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Garcia, Antonio 42, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Micaela Molinar; his sons, Tony Garcia Jr., Michael Garcia and Steven Garcia; his brothers, Antelmo P. "Memo" Garcia, Luis Garcia Jr. and Raul Garcia; and his sisters, Alicia G. Rangel, Aide G. Vallejo and Irene Gomez. He was an automobile salesman and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Grissom, Jesusita, 83, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Claudia M. Orchard; her sisters, Manuela "Nellie" Stout, Chavela White and Nicolasa "Nikko" Cordova; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee O. Grissom. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Purcell, Ellen May 62, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 2, 2000). No services are scheduled. Survivors include her husband, Arthur; her sons, John Purcell, Mike Purcell and Chris Purcell; her daughter, Karen Wilson; her stepdaughter, Gretchen Walker, her brother, Ray Anderson; her sister, Charlotte Bode; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for seven years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Ricken, James F. 67, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2000). A memorial service will be at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Sallie. He was a racing horseman and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Stafford, Edith Lee 81, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley. She is survived by her friend, Uta Garnett. She was preceded in death by her husband. She was a retired civil engineer and a resident of El Paso since 1987. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in her name. Reddy, Bernard E. 89, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and formerly of El Paso, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2000). Services will be in Colorado Springs. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; his brother, Paul "Leigh" Reddy; his sister, Ruth Madden; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. He retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel, served in World War II and the Korean War, and was a retired civil service finance officer. He was stationed at Fort Bliss during his 20 years of service in the Army. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, 219 E. Bijou, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Arrangements are by Mountain View Mortuary in Colorado Springs. September 12 2000 Return to top McArdell, John G. an Army veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf wars and owner of a heating and refrigeration business, died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). He was 49 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his companion, Maria I. Bradby; his stepdaughters, Norma Kingery and Juana Vincent; one brother; six sisters; and two stepgranddaughters. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Anaya, Gloria 74, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). A rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Church, with funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Francisco; her sons, Santiago Mendoza, Victor Mendoza and Frank Anaya Jr.; her daughters, Gloria Reyna, Lydia Cordova, Arcelia Vicario, Anita Gandara, Dolores Chavez and Gloria Arroyos; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Araujo, Roberto 51, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Scripture service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Elma; his son, Robert Araujo Jr.; his daughter, Gloria Yambao Araujo; his mother, Marcelina Araujo Lares; his stepchildren, Gilbert Gonzalez, Giovanni Gonzalez and Yahaira Gonzalez; and five stepgrandchildren. He was manager of Franklin Optical and a longtime El Paso resident. Buck, David Hart 87, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2000). The funeral will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his stepdaughter, Kenita Gibbins; three grandchildren and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine; his second wife, Arnita; and his sister, Myrtice Swanberg. He worked in sales, was an electrical engineer and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church or your favorite charity. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Buenrostro, Rodolfo 70, of Mesquite, N.M., died Monday (Sept. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 2 p.m. Cremation will follow. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe; his sons, Mario Buenrostro, Jose Armando Buenrostro, Rodolfo Buenrostro Jr., Gustavo Buenrostro and David Buenrostro; his daughters, Virginia Belderaz, Lourdes Piņon, Guadalupe Figueroa and Carmen Ruiz; one sister; 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was an auto mechanic and a longtime Mesquite resident. Carrillo, Juan M. 62, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 4, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Corpus Christi Catholic Community. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Hector Carrillo; his sister, Socorro De La Varcena; and many nieces and nephews. He was a farmer and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Fitzgerald, Lillian "Nonnie" Ryan Miller 98, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Dewey Ernest Fitzgerald and Charles Nelson Fitzgerald; her daughter, Jewel Wadene Wilson; one brother; one sister; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Ernest; and her son, Gerald Wade. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Galindo, Alberto 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Holy Family Church, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his sons, Mario Galindo and Jaime Galindo; his daughter, Lulu Marquez; two brothers; three sisters; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a bank manager and a resident of El Paso for 64 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Garcia, Benito 93, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Benito D. Garcia and Ivan Garcia; his daughters, Maria Estella Garcia and Juanita Garcia; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He worked for the city and was a longtime El Paso resident. Gorman, Nellie C. 79, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Center Chapel-Fort Bliss. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Daniel L. Gorman and Charles R. Gorman; one brother; one sister; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel F.; and her son, Michael T. Gorman. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1969. Gower, Virginia C. 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Burial will be private. Survivors include her husband, William; her sons Richard Gower and John Gower; her brothers, Dimas Diaz and David Diaz; her sister, Gloria Diaz; and five grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Knesek, Erwin E. 83, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; his son, Tracy N. Knesek; his daughter, Lisa A. Young; and five grandchildren. He was a Korean War Army veteran and a resident of El Paso since 1959. Luevano, Manuela 92, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Santo Niņo De Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be at noon today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Silvestre Luevano and Pedro Luevano; her daughters, Maria Del Refugio Reyes and Modesta Tovar; and 27 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Martinez Jr., Phil "Pilo" 37, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be in Blessed Sacrament Church with time pending. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Michael Avila and Phil Martinez III; his daughters, Melissa Nicole and Kimberly Ann Avila; his parents, Phil and Anita Martinez; one brother; four sisters; and his grandparents, John and Luisa Ybarra. He was a mechanic and a lifelong El Paso resident. Noriega Jr., Santos 60, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Socorro; his son, Eddie Noriega; his daughters, Jo Ann Noriega, Marti Noriega, Nora Alarcon and Yolanda Martinez; two brother; four sisters; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Perez, Sofia Bugarini 91, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in San Juan Bautista Church with funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Roberto Perez, Alfonso Perez, Salvador Perez and Baltazar Perez; her daughter, Lucy Perez; and 13 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1940. Ruiz, Socorro G. 71, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. in Mount Carmel Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ron Ruiz, Abraham Ruiz, Hector Ruiz and Billy Ruiz; her daughter, Aida Ruiz Gallardo; one sister; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She retired from public service and was a resident of El Paso since 1955. Serrano, Sirus infant son of Moses and Elizabeth Serrano, died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his brother, Jalend Cepeda; his sister, Jaline Cepeda; his paternal grandmother, Martha Macias; and his maternal grandparents, Sandra Mendez and Hector Hernandez. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Stano, Ferdinand 91, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 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 Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Frances Stano Trendler and Maria D. Lyon; his grandchildren Christine Eckles, Patricia Trendler, Michael G. Lyon, Leah Rael and Robert W. Trendler; and four great-grandchildren. He was a retired Army lieutenant colonel and a longtime El Paso resident. Thompson, Viola L. 70, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today in Center Chapel-Fort Bliss. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Willie; her sons, William Bernard Thompson, Michael Lewis Thompson and Frederick Wade Thompson; her daughters, Roslyn Glanise Hines and Cheryl Elaine Todd; four brothers; four sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Viola L. Thompson Scholarship Fund" of the Cielo Vista Optimist Club. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. September 13 2000 Return to top Davis, Richard C. of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). He was a retired sergeant first class who served 26 years in Army and received the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Vietnam. He was 71 years old and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Marcella; his daughter, Sheila Dumond; his brother, Johnny Davis; his granddaughter, Sabrina; and several nieces and cousins. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Bejarano, Guadalupe P. of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Private service will be conducted at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Arturo; her daughters, Yvonne Marie Alvarado; her sons, Daniel Bejarano and Arturo Bejarano Jr.; her sister, Bertha P. Barcena; her brother, Jesus Perez; three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Bustillos, Jesus Luis 53, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 11, 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 9:45 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Judy; his sons, James Patt, Jesus Lorenzo Bustillos and John A. Bustillos; his daughter, Jane Luisa Enriquez; one brother and three sisters; his mother, Maria Luisa Bustillos; and four grandchildren. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Cortez II, Daniel 23 of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Paul's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Victor M. Cortez and Tony Cortez; his sisters, Joann Cortez and Linda Cortez; his parents, Daniel Cortez and Rosa Cortez. He was a fireman in the U.S. Coast Guard and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Duarte, Pascuala O. 75, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 11, 2000). A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of the Light Dolan Street Chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jesus; her son, Juan Manuel Duarte; her daughters, Maria Apodaca, Josefina Herrera and Virginia Duarte; her brother, Francisco Oporto Jr.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a housewife and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Hall, Jack W. 80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Candelaria; his stepsons, Miguel Angel Martinez-Solis and Alfredo Martinez-Solis; his stepdaughter, Rosa Isela Martinez-Solis; and his sister, Dorothy Hall; and two nieces. He was a barber and a janitor and was retired from 20 years in the Army. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Hopkins, Helga L. 60, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Raymond R. Hopkins Sr.; her son, Raymond R. Hopkins Jr.; her daughter, Tina Hopkins; and three granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael A. Hopkins. She was owner with her husband and vice president of AAA Auto Center and had been an El Paso resident since 1973. Marion, Barbara P. 72, former resident of El Paso, died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Survivors include her son, Michael Marion; her daughter, Jamie; her sister, Betty; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Marion. She was a former employee of the Popular at Bassett Center and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Metro Denver, 3399 S. Eagle Street, Aurora, CO 80014-5003 Martinez, Jr., Phil "Pilo" 37, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Restlawn Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery Church. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his daughters, Melissa Nicole and Kimberly Ann Avila; his sons; Michael Avila and Phil Martinez III; his parents, Phil and Anita Martinez; his grandparents, John and Luis Ybarra; four sisters and one brother. He was a mechanic and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Mendez, Paula 89, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Lorenzo Mendez, Armando Gonzalez and Ruben Gonzalez; her daughter, Alicia Amaro, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Ogas, Maria de Jesus "Chita" Marin 68, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Light Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alfredo "Quesitos"; her sons, Fred Ogas Jr., Manny Ogas and David Ogas; five sisters; four brothers; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Pelham, Jesse Terron 26, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Christ Cathedral Church. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in that church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Kerra; his son, Rejon Malik Theodore Pelham; his brother, Syvelle Timothy Pelham; his sister, Chantell Elise Pelham, and parents, Solomon and Cassandra Pelham. He was serving in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Rangel, Margarita C. 98, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan M. Rangel and Vicente Rangel; her daughters, Martha I. Rangel, Alicia Drogsbold, Sofia Nevarez, Margarita Banuelos, Alma Delgado and Elvia Madrigal; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. She was homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Rivas, Juan M. 78, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be at noon Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice; his son, William Rivas; his daughters, Marie A. Ybarra, Norma L. Press and Donna L. Rivas-Ramos; five brothers; one sister; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was a motor pool mechanic and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Rivera, Alexandro R. infant son of Luis and Ramona Rivera of El Paso, died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Luis Rivera Jr. Rivera, Emma Marusich 85, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Larry Rivera; her daughter, Emma Marie Lewis; two brothers; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Rivera. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 950 Isom, San Antonio, TX 78216. Romero, Guadalupe S. of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Rosary will be at 9 a.m. Thursday followed by funeral Mass in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Silva and Emilio Romero; her daughters, Bertha Garcia and Ramona Duran; 11 grandchildren and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Catalina Garcia. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Salcido, Alicia Monica 24, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, and from 7 to 9 p.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full naval honors. Survivors include her parents, Manuel and Cleopatra Salcido; her son, Isaiah A. Ferguson; her sisters, Alma Veronica and Martha Elena Salcido. She was a second class petty officer in the Navy and a longtime resident of El Paso. Toering, William Jay 69, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 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 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include his wife, Concepcion "Concha/Connie"; his brother, Jacob Toering; his sister, Allie Mayer; his parents, Henry and Johanna Koenes Toering. He was a locksmith salesman and a Korean and Vietnam War veteran in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Burned and Crippled Children. September 14 2000 Return to top Schuster Jr., Franklin Phillip "Kiko" M.D., of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). He was a third-generation physician in El Paso. He founded and ran the first community mental health center in El Paso at R.E. Thomason General Hospital and was instrumental in establishing the El Paso Mental Health Center and the El Paso Psychiatric Center. He was an advocate for the mentally ill and received the Pioneers in Family Therapy Award. He was an associate professor at Texas Tech School of Medicine and was a past president of the Texas Psychiatric Association. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Elizabeth "Cita"; his four sons, Franklin P. "Rocky" Schuster III, Jeffrey David Schuster, Jonathan Banks Schuster and Paul Featherstone Schuster; stepchildren Susan Platt Smith, Shelley Lawrence Saab, Brooke Lawrence Stenicka, Claudia Lawrence Sullivan and Francie Lawrence Valdez; his sister, Jarrett Harden; and 10 grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Friday at University Presbyterian Church. Casillas, Gregorio 76, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Gregorio Casillas, Jr., and Ruben Casillas; his daughters, Letty Casillas, Leonore Casillas, and Gloria Casillas; his sister, Paz Palomino; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Maria Casillas. He was a retired plumber and an Army veteran. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Castaņeda, Arturo Felipe 35, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with a rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Christ the Savior Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Nick Castaņeda and Michael Castaņeda; his sisters; Annette Castaņeda, Mary Diaz, Virginia Casas and Corina Anderson; his parents; Felipe and Mary Lou Castaņeda; several nieces and nephews. He was meat cutter and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Davis, Cora C. 91, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Prayer service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughter, Gladys Pierce; her sister Lucille Davis; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. De La Rosa, Ruben "El Profe" 76, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with a rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria C.; his sons, Ruben De La Rosa, Jr., Sergio De La Rosa and Efren De La Rosa; his daughters, Magdalena Lopez, Marina Irma Loweree, Maria Christina Garcia, Sylvia De La Rosa, and Jessica De La Rosa; his stepdaughters, Rosalinda Hirata and Maria G. Hirata; his two sisters; 20 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a machine operator for Asarco Refinery and a longtime resident of El Paso. Esquivel, Isabel 34, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Funeral services have already taken place. Survivors include her son, Adrian Esquivel; her daughter, Vanessa Esquivel; her brother, Angel Flores; her sister, Irma Ribota; and her mother, Irma A. Ribota. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. McArdell, John G. 49, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include his companion, Maria Bradby; his stepdaughters, Norma Kingery and Juana Vincent; his stepgrandchildren, Maria and Shianne Vincent; his brother and six sisters; his mother, Thelma McArdell; and stepfather, Joe McArdell. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank McArdell and brother, Fred McArdell. He was a retired staff sergeant in the U.S. Army and owned a heating and refrigeration business. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Moore, Ernesto 58, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 7:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Elena; his sons, Ernesto Moore, Jr., Roberto Moore, Edward Moore, Ernie Moore and Charlie Moore; his daughters, Maria Teresa Gomez and Lupita Torche; his mother, Ofelia Dominguez; his brother and six sisters; and 13 grandchildren. He was a tailor and a lifelong El Paso Resident. Maniscalco, Virginia "Kitty" C. 93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon Friday in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Tom Maniscalco; her daughters, Joanne Hill, Nancy Lowman and Dell Sipkowski; her sister, Marietta Bryant; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a housemother for Children's Home and a resident of El Paso for 66 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity-First United Methodist Church of El Paso. Montes Sr., Alfonso 61, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7:45 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Abelardo Montes, Alfonso Montes Jr., Alfredo Montes and Arturo Montes; his four sisters; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a sandblaster and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Rivas, Paula 78, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Leon; her daughters, Rosario Rivas, Luz Rivas, Martha Rivas, Socorro Rivas, Hermelinda Rivas, Bertha Rivas, Consuelo Rivas and Gloria Rivas; two brothers; three sisters; 33 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 19 years. Romero, Guadalupe S. 86 of Anthony, Texas, died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Rosary will be at 9 a.m. today followed by Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be at Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Silva and Emilio Romero; her daughters, Bertha Garcia and Ramona Duran; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Anthony. Salcido, Alicia Monica 24, of El Paso died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, and from 7 to 9 p.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church with rosary service 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full Navy honors. Survivors include her parents, Manuel and Cleopatra Salcido; her son, Isaiah A. Ferguson; her sisters, Alma Veronica and Martha Elena Salcido. She was a 2nd class petty officer in the Navy and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Scoby, Ernest 95, of El Paso died Friday (Sept. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home with a prayer service at noon. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha; his son, P.J. Martin; and 18 nieces and nephews. He was a deacon of Shiloh Church. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Simonsen, Jeanne C. 61, of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 13, 2000). Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Survivors include her daughter, Jill Christopher; two sisters; and one brother. She was an accounting manager for Silverton Construction. She was a resident of El Paso for 20 years. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, Suite 400, El Paso, TX 79902. Stevens, Mary Alice 94, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 11, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Lloyd V. Stevens Jr.; her daughters, Marjorie Lehman and Barbara Williams; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Verlyn Stevens. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 80 years. Funeral arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Wheeler, Margaret 88, of Sherman, Texas, died Wednesday (Sept. 13, 2000). Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Memorial Park of West Hill Cemetery. She was a retired dietitian for the Masonic Hospital and Hotel Dieu Hospital in El Paso. Arrangements are by Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman. Gearhart Jr. Ben F. of Marfa, Texas, died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Presbyterian Church, Marfa. Survivors include his daughter, Martha Anne Gearhart; his son, William A. Gearhart; his daughter, Jessica Gearhart McInnis; three grandchildren; a nephew and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, and his wife. He was a director of the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and vice president of the Southwestern Livestock Show in El Paso. He was a longtime resident of Marfa and a former resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity or organization of choice. September 15 2000 Return to top Gallegos, Leandro M. of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 13, 2000). He was a mechanic for many years. He was 70 years old and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Joaquina C.; his sons, Leandro Gallegos Jr. and Miguel Gallegos; his daughters, Connie Salazar, Christina Salazar, Paula Gutierrez, Irma Garcia and Anna Navarrette; 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Casillas, Gregorio 76, of El Paso died Monday (Sept. 11, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Gregorio Casillas Jr. and Ruben Casillas; his daughters, Letty Casillas, Leonore Casillas, and Gloria Casillas; his sister, Paz Palomino; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Maria Casillas. He was a retired plumber, an Army veteran and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Cordova, Alfonso 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jesus Tirre; his daughter, Lucy Cordova, three brothers; six sisters; and a granddaughter, Maria Cordova. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona Cordova. He was a mechanic and a longtime resident of El Paso. Esquivel, Isabel 34 of El Paso died Sept. 9, 2000. Funeral services have already been conducted. Survivors include her son, Adrian Esquivel; her daughter, Vanessa Esquivel; her brothers, Angel Flores and David Flores; her sister, Irma Ribota; her mother, Irma A. Ribota. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Gomez, Cory Ezekiel infant son of Nicole S. Fisher and Alfredo Gomez of El Paso died Wednesday (Sept. 13, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her grandparents, Karen L. Wright, Elizabeth Andrews and Alfredo Gomez Sr.; aunts and great uncles. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Gonzales, Maria Magdalena 81, of El Paso died Sept. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Old Mission. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Raphael Salcido and Ezequiel Gonzales Jr.; his daughters, Magdalena McCutchen, Refugio Jenkens and Rita Bradley; three sisters; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a former El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Convent of the Good shepherd, P.O. Box 17254, El Paso, TX 79917-7254. Martinez, Antonia 80, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Chaparro; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Ortega, Julieta V. 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan; her sons, Juan Ortega Jr., Armando Ortega, Arturo Ortega, Jose Luis Ortega, Carlos Ortega and Javier Ortega; her daughters, Maria Elena Valadez; seven brothers; her mother, Aurora M. Valadez; and 16 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a El Paso resident for 39 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Pena, Rosa 90, of El Paso died Thursday (Sept. 14, 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 Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Efren Martinez and Arturo Estrada; her daughters, Delia Gazca, Guadalupe Pena and Felipa Martinez; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Robledo, Benita Garcia 80, of El Paso died Sunday (Sept. 10, 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 11:30 a.m. Friday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesus Cervando Soto, Carlos Robledo and Samuel Robledo; her daughters, Isela Soto, Carolina Barrientos, Carmen Garcia, Yolanda Robledo Quirino, Delia Ortiz and Maria Luisa "Mary Lou" Torres; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos; her daughter, Ofelia Soto; and her son, Victor M. Soto. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Thurman, Barbara Ann 64, of El Paso died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Survivors include her son, Byron Thurman; her daughters, Leona Burleson and Priscilla Lechuga; her mother; Florance Sullivan; one brother; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Thurman. She was a retired bookkeeper for Terk Distributing and was a lifelong resident of El Paso.