El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, October 24-31, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ October 24 2000 Chadderton, George W. a Westinghouse accountant and World War II and Korean War Army veteran, died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000). He was a retired Army colonel and also served as the president of the National Association of the United States Army two times. He was 81 and a longtime El Pasoan. Survivors include his wife, Marie L.; his daughter, Donna Greenrose; his stepsons, Fred Vannosdale, Richard Vannosdale, Jim Vannosdale and Jude Becker; his stepdaughters, Susan Vannosdale, Maureen Vannosdale and Marilyn Becker; one granddaughter and 12 step-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Barrera, Maria Del Consuelo 90, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in the Good Shepherd Convent, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the convent. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by one niece and one cousin. She was a nun for 60 years and was a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Brand, Michael 70, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Clara; his son, Alejandro Ballester; and his daughter, Florencia Daniela Ballester. He was a podiatrist and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-West. Breedlove, Lillian of Anthony, Texas, died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Anthony Cemetery. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Patti Maudslay; and her cousins, James Miller, Martha Weir and Alton Breedlove. She was a teacher for 37 years and an Anthony resident since 1938. Memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico's Boys Ranch, Boys Ranch, NM 87002. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Cervantes, Rita 73, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 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 is pending on Wednesday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, David Rodriguez and Miguel Rodriguez; and her sisters, Maria Sanchez and Marcelina Silva. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Cruz, Adriana 29, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 21, 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 1 p.m. Wednesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. There will be a private burial. She is survived by her companion, Angel Vega Sr., her son, Angel Vega Jr.; her parents, Jose Luis and Delia Cruz; her brother, Pepe Cruz; and her sister, Monica Bustillos. She was a specialist with Child Protective Services and a lifelong El Pasoan. The family requests live plants in lieu of flowers so that the plants may be put into the ground in her memory. Herrera, Margarita O. 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 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 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her, son, Salvador Herrera; her daughters, Angela Noriega and Leonor Padilla; two brothers; two sisters; 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Juarez, Evangelina "Eva" S. of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday, with rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rene M.; her sons, Rene R. Juarez, Mario Juarez, Armando Juarez and Rolando Juarez; her daughters, Norma E. Mayorga and Laura J. Casas; two brothers; one sister; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and worked for Petro, and was a longtime El Pasoan. Pearson, Mary Helen 78, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Susi Chacon and Paulette Guidry; her brother, Harold Howard; and two grandchildren. She was a computer operator and was a longtime El Pasoan. Pierce, Luisa 81, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Memorial service will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in San Jose Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. She is survived by her son, John Pierce; and her daughter, Christina Briseņo. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Romero, Marcelina 72, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 21, 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 noon Wednesday in San Isidro Church, in Dell City, Texas. Burial will be in Dell Valley Memorial Acres. Survivors include her sons, Jose Romero, Fidencio Romero Jr., Ruben Romero and Vicente Romero; her daughters, Juanita Sanchez and Lucy Cook; three sisters; and 10 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Serna, Rosa H. 68, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 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 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Carlos; her son, Charlie H. Serna Jr.; her daughters, Rose Mary Gonzalez, Elva Gomez and Carolina V. Reyes; and nine grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Southard, Margarete 75, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Hans Aeckerle; and her daughter, Sylvia Fifield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nial J. She was a homemaker and an El Pasoan for more than 30 years. Luttrell, William G. "Bill" 66, of Houston, formerly of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2000). Services have been conducted. Burial was in the Veteran's Affairs Cemetery in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Patty; his sons, William Luttrell Jr. and Joshua Luttrell; his daughters, Tammy Geller and Debbie Knudsvig; two stepchildren and four grandchildren. He was a special service contractor, an Air Force veteran and was an El Pasoan for 30 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Cody & Friends Down Syndrome Foundation Inc., 3312 Glasgow, El Paso TX 79925. Arrangements are by Compean Funeral Home. October 25 2000 Return to top Angelos, Helen 96, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. Survivors include her sons, George Angelos and Jimmy Angelos; two sisters; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Angelos. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1929. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Christy, Harry S. 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his daughter, Jeanne McDaniel; his sons, Jary Alan Christy and James Robert Fox; five grandchildren and one great-grandson; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his wives, Mabel Helen Christy and Agnes Fox Christy. He was a civil service production supervisor and served as a machinist mate first class with the Seabees in World War II. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Contreras Jr., Armando infant son of Yolanda Castillo and Armando Contreras, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Services have already taken place. Survivors include his paternal grandfather, Jose Contreras, and maternal grandparents, Yolanda and Luis Castillo. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Josefina Contreras. Fatuch, Joseph 75, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-East. Survivors include his daughters, Deborah Hill Thompson and Gailyn McGhee; his sons, Joseph S. Fatuch, Douglas W. Fatuch, William E. Fatuch, Andrew M. Fatuch, Frederick G. Hill and John C. Fatuch; his brother; his sister; and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilee Fatuch; his son, Robert J. Fatuch; his brothers, Emilio and Hector Fatuch. He was a service manager for the Army and Air Force Exchange and served in the Navy. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Flores, Yolanda Luevano of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Survivors include her sons, Richard Bouche, Arturo Flores and Andy Flores; her sister, Lucia Hernandez; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a niece, Alma Rosa Valles. She was a sales associate for Dillard's in Sunland Park Mall and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Frausto, Angel Salvador 35, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Salvador and Bertha Frausto; his son, Bobby Rene Frausto; his daughters, Leiloni Frausto and Brandy Frausto; his brothers, Marco Antonio Frausto and Julio Ceaser Frausto; his sisters, Lauraisela Frausto and Angelica Frausto; and his grandparents, Bertha and Atanacio Velasco. He was a landscaper and a resident of El Paso for 30 years. Gaytan, Ignacio V. 79, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 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. Thursday in San Elizario Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Gilberto Morales and Juan Morales; his daughters, Isela Gaytan Diaz and Michelle Gaytan Castillo; seven brothers; three sisters; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a plumber for Morales Plumbing and a longtime resident of San Elizario. Juarez, Evangelina "Eva" S. of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 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 11:30 a.m. in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rene M.; her sons, Rene R. Juarez, Mario Juarez, Armando Juarez, and Rolando Juarez; his daughters, Norma E. Mayorga and Laura J. Casas; two brothers; one sister; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Rebecca Soza. She was employed by Petro and was a homemaker. She had been a resident of El Paso since 1956. Muela, Margarita 79, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central 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. Survivors include her daughters, Ana Lujan, Christina M. Saenz, Margie M. Butler and Lily M. Ortiz; two sisters; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juventino A. Muela, and her son, Arturo J. Muela. She was a retired paraeducator with the El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Ramirez, Graciela Castaņeda 69, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Cristo Rey Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Carlos L.; her sons, Carlos Ramirez Jr., Ernesto G. Ramirez, Michael Ramirez and Scott Ramirez; her daughters, Cecilia R. Herrera, Linda R. Ramirez and Yvette Ramirez; 25 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a retired teacher with the Ysleta Independent School District and a lifelong El Paso resident. Skelton, Stephen Michael infant son of Cary Skelton and Martha Skelton, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are made by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Skelton, Thomas Abraham infant son of Cary Skelton and Martha Skelton, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are made by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. October 26 2000 Return to top Pacheco Sr., Oscar R. a 50-year resident of El Paso, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). He was 87 years old and a retired civil service employee. He also was a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a former resident of Puerto Rico. Survivors include his son, Oscar Pacheco Jr.; his daughters, Niurka Pacheco, Dinorah Pacheco de Serrano, Lizzie Pacheco de Perez and Lourdes Pacheco de Torres; two brothers; three sisters; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services will be in Puerto Rico at a later date. Burial will be in New Municipal emetery in Yauco, Puerto Rico. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home. Alvarado, Carmen A. 63, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Enriqueta Tristan, Josefina Echavarri, Guadalupe Lozano and Alicia Pulido. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymundo Alvarado. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Cunningham, Virginia Grayce 93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Friday in Harding Orr & McDaniel. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Western Hills United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa. Survivors include her daughters, Charlotte C. Nobles, Linda L. Cunningham and Carol V. Cunningham; one sister; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward N. Cunningham. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to Western Hills Methodist Church, VNA Hospice or the Shriner Hospital for Children. Franco, Ramona 84, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in San Jose Church. Survivors include her husband, Ramon Franco; her son, Antonio Franco; and five grandchildren. She a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 15 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. French, Jeanne M. 51, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Friday in St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Survivors include her sisters, Diane Tredennick and Sandra Kennedy; two nieces and two nephews. She was a teacher for El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong El Paso resident. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jeanne M. French Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Texas at El Paso. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Hindle, Lilia V. 99, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include Raul Hernandez, Fernando Hernandez and Ann Coffey. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Mendez, Jose Alberto 18, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 5:30 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Adan Mendez and Ana Lilia Aguilar; his brother, Victor A. Mendez; his sisters, Olga V. Lujan and Adriana Mendez. He was a student and a longtime resident of El Paso. Salas, Josefa 76, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Santo Niņo de Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Martin Ramirez and Arturo Salas; her sister, Felipa Covarrubias; and 11 grandchildren. She was a nurse's aide and a resident of El Paso for 45 years. Salas, Patricia R. 63, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons, Talmadge Michael Stewart and Robert Allen Stewart; her daughters, Patricia Louise Christiansen, Mary Elizabeth Osborn, Dawn Rene Medina, Deborah Irene Wong and Deanna Stewart; two sisters; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 36 years. Trevizo Jr., David 51, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julia; his sons, David Trevizo III and Rene Trevizo; his daughter, Yvonne Salazar; one brother; two sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a heavy equipment operator for Robert F. Foster & Sons and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Valles, Sofia 82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. Friday in San Jose Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Manuel Ramirez, Jesus Ramirez, Saul Valles, Pedro Valles, Reynaldo Valles and Antonio Valles; her daughters, Maria Ramirez and Estela Andrade; and 15 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Valles, Maria del Carmen 66, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in San Antonio de Padua Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jesus Jose Zamora; her daughters, Maria S. Chevalier and Maria G. Gandara; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. October 27 2000 Return to top Fraser, Mary Austin a lifelong resident of El Paso and the descendant of one of the city's pioneer families, died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). She was active in the Sun Carnival Association, the Junior League of El Paso and the El Paso County Historical Society. Her grandfather was Maj. Richard F. Burges and she was the daughter of Jane Burges Perrenot, whose residence was bequeathed to and is now the home of the El Paso County Historical Society. Survivors include her husband, Roderick John Fraser; her sons, William B. Hooten and Preston Rust Hooten; her daughters, Jane Masters, Carlie Pine, Barbara Clawson, Claire Perkins, Laurie Kunert and July Wesen; one brother, Richard Burges Perrenot; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso County Historical Society, the Burges House Fund or to the charity of your choice. Barrios, Sandra Mya infant daughter of Lorenzo and Sandra B. Barrios of El Paso, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Andres L. Barrios, Esai Z. Barrios and Moises Barrios; her sister, Blanca Barrios; her grandparents, Martha Marquez, Andrea Barron and Lorenzo Barrios; her godparents, Bernardo and Laura Alvarado. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Eloisa D. Barrio. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home. Maldonado, Concepcion 63, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000). Memorial services have taken place. Survivors include her son, Javier Maldonado; her two brothers and four sisters; and one grandchild. She was a cook and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Moran, Carolina P. 49, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gabe; her son, Andres Raymundo Moran; her daughters, Carolina A. Moran and Lisa K. Moran; her brothers, Raymundo Perez and James Peres, and her sister. Rebecca Perez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Morgan, Alma Nelle Abernathy 91, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Services will be later in Linden Cemetery, Linden, Texas. Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Skelton; her son, John Daniel Morgan; three grandsons and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Morgan. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1976. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel. Rivera, Alvaro 79, of Anthony, N.M., died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today in St. Anthony Church with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Rodolfo Rivera, Alvaro Rivera Jr., Fernando Rivera, Rogelio Rivera, Enrique Rivera, Carlos Rivera and Jorge Rivera; his daughters, Ermelinda Rivera, Leticia Rivera and Elizabeth Vidrio; five brothers; two sisters; 25 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a laborer and a longtime resident of Anthony, N.M. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Solis, Francisco 82, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be at 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his family and friends. He owned S.S.S. Transfer and was a lifelong El Paso resident. October 28 2000 Return to top Trimble, Earl W. a retired field supervisor for the city's Traffic and Transportation Department and an Army veteran, died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). He was 79 and a longtime El Pasoan. Survivors include his wife, Agatha "Gay" Trimble; his son, Craig Trimble; his daughter, Carla Rodriguez; three brothers; four sisters; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, where the funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, Suite 400, El Paso, TX 79902. Aguirre, Rosa Maria 56, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Juan Antonio Aguirre; her sons, Jose Juan Aguirre and Albert Aguirre; her daughters, Rosa Aguirre and Ana Luisa Aguirre; four brothers; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Almengor, Blas B. 69, of Fabens died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens, where funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, east shelter. Survivors include his wife, Petra; his sons, Manuel Almengor, David Almengor, Manuel "Niņo" Almengor, Blas Almengor Jr., Angel Almengor and Michael Almengor; his daughters, Guadalupe Bennett, Maria Elena Almengor and Manuela Almengor; one brother; two sisters; and 14 grandchildren. He was a retired truck driver, a Korean War Army veteran and a lifelong Fabens resident. Delgadillo, Jorge 31, of Las Vegas and formerly of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 23, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. today in San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha L.; his mother, Maria Luisa Delgadillo; and his brother, Juan Delgadillo Jr. He was a tile setter and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Grimes, Giels Elizabeth 87, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her cousin, Selena Howard Gaskins; her nephew-in-law, Thomas Sellers; two brothers-in-law; many other relatives; and her friend, David Wiggins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Alonzo Grimes. She was a public school teacher and a longtime El Pasoan. Marin, Tomas 67, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his sons, Ricardo Marin, Jesus Marin, Javier Marin and Tomas Marin; his daughters, Sara Ramirez, Anabel Marin, Patricia Marin and Elvia Hernandez; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He worked in construction as a painter and was a 48-year resident of El Paso. Wright, Theodore R. of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, where the chapel service will be at 2 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Helga; his son, T.R. Wright; his stepson, Richard Ashmore; his stepdaughter, Jennifer Nystuen; three sisters; and six grandchildren. He was an Army master sergeant and training specialist, a Korean War veteran and an El Paso resident since 1964. Zamora, Maria Del Carmen 66, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesus J. Zamora and Gilbert Zamora; her daughters, Maria Guadalupe Gandara and Maria Del Socorro Chevalier; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. October 29 2000 Return to top Lozito, Frank El Paso's first chief probation officer and a professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, Webster University and Park University, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). He was 70 and an El Pasoan since 1970. He was also an author, a member of many boards of directors, a Korean War Army veteran, a member of the Civil Service Commission and a volunteer at Beaumont Army Medical Center; Survivors include his wife, Hilda; his sons, Henry Berg, Thomas Lozito, Michael Lozito and Michael Berg; his daughter, Kathrin Berg; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss Chapel No. 2. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901. Farmer, Anka "Ann" 71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James P.; her sons, James P. Farmer Jr. and Robert J. Farmer; her daughters, Zora Williams, Pat Otsen and Lynda King; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was a retired cafeteria manager for the El Paso Independent School District and a 37-year resident of El Paso. Galindo, Christopher 29, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Corona Galindo; his son, Christopher Galindo Jr.; his daughter, Dolores Galindo; and his parents, Israel and Carmen Galindo. He was a truck driver for Van Waters and Waters Dist. and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Gonzalez, Joe 86, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 27, 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. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Manuel Gonzalez; his daughter, Angela Gonzalez; his brother, Pablo Gonzalez; his sister, Felicitas Gonzalez; and one niece. He was a laborer in agriculture and was a 60-year resident of El Paso. Greene, Charles Joseph 85, of El Paso, formerly of Washington D.C., died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Md. Survivors include his sons, Andrew Robert Greene and Kevin Charles Greene; his daughters, Margaret Anne Greene and Rosemary Michele Greene; three brothers; two sisters; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Norton Greene. He retired from the CIA as a lithographer and supervisor, served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and was a longtime El Pasoan. Haynes, Emmett 81, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 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 his stepdaughter, Karma Hancock; his sisters, Osa Fay Spencer and Bertha Rankins; four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wordie B. He was a retired Army officer, was a civil service cook and baker and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Irrobali, Nicolas 93, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 6 p.m. and rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Nicolas Irrobali, Eduardo Irrobali and Dionicio Irrobali; his daughters, Margarita Reyes, Lydia Vega, Martha Gutierrez and Josefina Acosta; one sister; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was an upholsterer at Irrobali Upholstery and a longtime El Pasoan. Moya, Carmen 78, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). No services are planned. Cremation will take place. Survivors include her sons, Roberto Moya, Alfonso Moya, Carlos Moya, Javier Moya, Miguel Moya, Wilfredo Moya, Edgardo Moya and Luis Alberto Moya; her daughters, Gloria Moya, Margarita Hernandez, Guadalupe Benavente and Cristina Moya; one brother; one sister; 24 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Pelech, Ronald Stanley 58, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Cremation has taken place. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen T.; his son, Ronald Frank Pelech; his mother, Irene D. Gochheim; three brothers and one sister. He was a security guard and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements were by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Sabrsula, Willie L. 76, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Kristina; his daughter, Anita Salazar; and four grandchildren. He was a retired Army warrant officer and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He had lived in El Paso since 1959. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners' Cripple Children's Hospital, c/o El Maida Shrine, 6331 Alabama, El Paso, TX 79904. Sandoval, Reyes 76, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his wife, Lydia; his sons, Victor Manuel Sandoval, Reyes Humberto Sandoval, Arturo Sandoval and Victor Manuel Sandoval Jr.; four sisters; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a carpenter and an 18-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Werder, Roy 73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Philomena D.; his sons, Charles L. Werder and Jeffery Werder; his daughter, Patricia Ana Lasini and Mary T. Casale; and seven grandchildren. He was a truck driver, a Navy veteran of World War II and a 17-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home. Walters, Jennie A. "Whitcomb" 80, of Antrim, N.H., formerly of El Paso, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). There will be a private graveside service in Maplewood Cemetery of Antrim. Survivors include her sons, John W. Whitcomb and Ralph L. Whitcomb Jr.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph L. Whitcomb Sr., and her second husband, James A. Walters. She retired from the Miniature Precision Bearing Co. in Keene, N.H., and had lived in El Paso for 17 years. October 30 2000 Return to top Sabrsula, Willie L. a retired Army warrant officer and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). He helped organize the Disabled American Veterans Post No. 165 and served as its first commander. He was 76 and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Kristina; his daughter, Anita Salazar; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners' Crippled Children's Hospital, c/o El Maida Shrine, 6331 Alabama, El Paso, TX 79904. Gutierrez, Angelina 66, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 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 Tuesday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church; time of service is pending. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Rene Lozano; her daughters, Sylvia Garcia, Laura Moreno and Beatriz Adame; two brothers; three sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Hernandez, Jose 80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. He is survived by one brother; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Manuela. He worked in maintenance for the El Paso Independent School District and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Minjares, Andrea L. 84, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 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 Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her sisters, Maria Dominguez, Dolores Gomez and Herminia Jurado; and many nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Trujillo, Samuel 56, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 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 Tuesday in Corpus Christi Catholic Community; time of service is pending. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Dolores; his son, Ernesto Samuel Trujillo; his daughter, Erika Trujillo; and two grandchildren. He was a longtime El Pasoan. October 31 2000 Return to top Basom, William Compere an orthopaedic surgeon and published medical scholar, died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000). He was one of the founders of the El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group; a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery; a past president of the American Fracture Association and the International College of Surgeons. He published more than 100 articles in medical journals; served as the editor for the Southwestern Medicine Publication; and was a staff member and orthopaedic consultant at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare Center in El Paso. Survivors include his sons, William Austin Basom and Robert Compere Basom; his daughter, Sandra Lee Peck; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maurine N. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, where the funeral will be at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Arroyo, Ramon infant son of Lorenzo and Francisca Arroyo, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Blessed Juan Diego Parish. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his brothers, Lorenzo Antonio Arroyo, Leonardo Daniel Arroyo and Francisco Javier Arroyo; and his grandmother, Ramona Montes Hernandez. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Austin, Elma Ofelia 78, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Survivors include her sons, Carlos E. Austin, Alfredo Austin and Alex R. Austin; her daughters, Elia E. Austin and Sara I. Beltran; one brother; one sister; and many grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Austin, Harry Leon 80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2000). Memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ann E.; his sons, Ronald Lawrence and Donald Lawrence; his daughters, Patricia Ashcraft, Diane Bonner and Sharon Sparks; one brother; two sisters; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was an air-traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration and a longtime El Pasoan. Bridges, Jean Madeline 70, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Joe Bridges; her sons, Michael Kent Bridges and Johnny Clinton Bridges; her daughters, Dolores Ann Butler and Karla Jean Smiley; one brother; one sister; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a retired bookkeeper and a longtime El Pasoan. Camacho, Pedro 99, of Fabens died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens, where the funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jose Camacho; his daughters, Inez Vasquez and Matilda Trejo; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and a longtime Fabens resident. Castillo, Matiana 96, of El Paso died Monday (Oct. 30, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her grandson, Hector Ruben McGurk; her grand-daughters, Carmen Hippenstiel and Patricia H. McGurk; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Duran, Robert 76, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia Barrera; his sons, Robert Duran Jr., Ramon Duran, Richard Duran and Ralph Duran; his daughter, Alice Muriel; three sisters; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He worked for Pinkerton Security and was a longtime El Pasoan. Gaines, Madolyn Doris 69, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her husband, Oscar E. Gaines Jr.; her sons, William Larue, Terry Alan Tilford and Aaron Bernard Jensen; her daughter, Melissa Deea Tilford; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Gaines, Jean W. 84, of El Paso died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2000). Memorial service will be t 4 p.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons, Robert H. Galyan, Bruce F. Galyan and Brian D. Galyan; a sister, Lois Daily; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and was a longtime El Pasoan. Humphrey, Bibiana 71, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Philip Humphrey; her daughter, Kari Diaz; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Kimble, Guillermo 29, of El Paso died Friday (Oct. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Erika Dorantes; his son, Kai Kimble; his daughters, Keisha Kimble and Kiana Kimble; two brothers and six sisters. He was a cook and a lifelong El Pasoan. Gibson-Miller, Marla 43, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Services are pending for a later date. Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Karin Miller; her mother, Helen G. Davis; her father, Victor Gibson; two brothers; one sister; and her granddaughter, Katelynn Marie Miller. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Opitz, Edna "Pal" 85, of Anthony, N.M. died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, G. Sue Swanson; her grandson, Lance Christopher Jervis; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max C. Opitz. She was a farmer and a longtime Anthony resident. St. John, Elizabeth 46, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert; her son, Willie De La O; her mother, Ollie T. Salazar; two brothers; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her father, Willy St. John Salazar. She was a staffing specialist with civil service and a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Sandoval, David Patrick 39, of El Paso died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, David Sandoval; his daughter, Rebecca N. Sandoval; his mother, Dolores Sandoval; his grandmother, Celia Luevano; one brother; and two sisters. He was a chef and lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Gumper, Beatrice R. 76, of Forest Grove, Ore., formerly of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 15, 2000). Services have been conducted. Survivors include her sons, J.T. Bonner and Kirk Kurtsinger; her daughter, Christine Lapierre; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Tom Bonner. She taught in various El Paso schools and was a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove, Ore.