El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, November 8-14, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ November 8 2000 Diamond, Marsha K. a lifelong resident of El Paso, died Saturday (Nov. 4, 2000). She was a teacher for the El Paso Independent School District and was 73 years old. Survivors include her sons, Joe Diamond and Tom Diamond; her daughters, Brenda Archiveque and Beverly Diamond; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Mount Sinai Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Alcala, Manuel 65, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his nephews, Jesus Alcala and Jose Ramos. He was a construction worker and a 40-year resident of El Paso. Alfaro, Bertha P. 55, of El Paso died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Restlawn Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at noon Friday in Restlawn Mausoleum. Survivors include her husband, Ernest G. Alfaro; her son, Ernest E. Alfaro; her daughter, Berthine O. Alfaro-Alonge; her mother, Jesusita R. Padilla; two sisters; and two brothers. She was a secretary to the officer in charge of the NAESU Operations Office, Naval Air Facility and Mayport, Fla., and retired from civil service after 22 years. She lived in Jacksonville, Fla., for 20 years. Alva, Mary 65, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 5, 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 9:45 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Salvador Jr.; her son, Robert L. Alva; her daughters, Patricia Alva Green, Corina Alva Olivas, Martha Alva Loya and Kristina Alva Nuñez; her mother, Francisca S. Holguin; two sisters; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arturo Holguin, and her sister, Gloria H. Pinela. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arriola, Vicente 68, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 2, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 11:45 a.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his seven brothers and four sisters. He was a disabled veteran who had served in the Air Force. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Baca, Rose 80, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose E. Jr.; her sons, Joseph "Skip" Baca and Ronald Baca; two brothers; two sisters; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Bond, Geneva M. 70, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 4, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Bill Bond Jr., Dwight Bond and Jamey Bond; her daughter, Ginger Smith; two brothers; one sister; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and one aunt. She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Bond Sr. She was a homemaker, a 44-year volunteer at Hillcrest Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church building fund. Borchert, Clyde 77, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his wife, Maria. He was a building painter and an El Paso resident for 36 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Bush, Harold A. 79, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, and funeral mass at 9:30 a.m., in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; his sons, Anthony Bush and Wayne Bush; his daughters, Antoinette Bush, Carol Clark, Elene Dudley and Deborah Garrett; two sisters; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a mechanic for a clothing manufacturer and was an Army veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Funeral arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Champney, William R. 84, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his nieces, Nancy Haner and Barbara Routhledge; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Champney. He was an aviator and vice president of Champs Aviation. He was a World War II Army veteran and had been an El Paso resident since 1946. Funeral arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 233 Mesa Hills Drive, El Paso, TX 79912. Garrissiere Jr., Michael Robert 70, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ramona M.; his son, Michael Garrissiere III; his daughters, Aida Ahumada, Dana Valenzuela and Cindy Martinez; one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a health inspector for the city of El Paso and was retired from the Army. He had been an El Paso resident since 1963. Price, Melton Daniel "Danny" 50, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, where funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Brenda Matoy and Andrea Danielle Price; his mother, Lorane Price Maag; one brother; and one sister. He was a self- employed construction worker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Muñoz, Alfonso Quezada 67, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 3, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today, with rosary at 6 p.m., in Del Carmen Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Romana Medina de Muñoz; and his son, Alfonso. He was a janitor and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Quesada, Ramon 58, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Antonio Quesada and Rae Dean Quesada; his daughters, Michelle Quesada and Violet Miller; two sisters; two grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Rank, Victoria 50, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2000). Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Thursday in Coronado Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, George D'Angelo; and her brother, Miles Rank. She was a homemaker and had lived in El Paso for three years. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Coronado Baptist Church. Rueda, Petra 73, of Canutillo died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will follow at 10 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Mausoleum. Survivors include her sons, Luis Rueda, Carlos Rueda, and Roberto Rueda; her daughters, Maria Elena Vidal and Teresa Yolanda Lara; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo B. Rueda. She was a cook for Canutillo High School and had lived in Canutillo for more than 30 years. Santillan, Daniel "Danny" 48, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown Chapel. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; his parents, Pete and Maria Cruz Santillan; two brothers and six sisters; 24 nephews and nieces; and four great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother, Pedro Santillan Jr. He worked as a crane operator with Asarco for 26 years. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Sudimack, Constance C. 67, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Time of rosary service is pending. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert S.; her sons, William Edward Sudimack and Kenneth Robert Sudimack; her daughter, Laurie Jean Beeler; her brother, Joseph Miller Jr.; and eight grandchildren. She was a medical secretary and retired from the El Paso County Medical Society in 1986. She lived in El Paso and Santa Teresa for 23 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America El Paso Branch, 1401 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX 79902. Wills, Edna Mulhall 82, of Anthony, N.M., died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Burial will be in Stickland-Greenwood Cemetery in Centralia, Wash. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry Ponce; her son, Michael Wills; two sisters; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Wills. She was a homemaker and a resident of Anthony, N.M., for 10 years. El Paso arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Yust, Venard Edward 87, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Paul's Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Captola; his sons, Gregory Yust and George Yust; his daughter, Diana Fay Schrumpf; one brother; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a chemical engineer for Shell Oil Co. and had lived in El Paso since 1968. November 9 2000 Return to top Crohn, John H. a 10-year resident of El Paso, died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). He worked as a district manager for Lerner Shops for 42 years. He was 82 years old and a former resident of Denver. Survivors include his wife, Gloria R.; his son, Bernard S. Crohn; and his grandson, Christopher Scott Pickens. He was preceded in death by his son, David Crohn; his grandson, Michael David Crohn; and his nephew, Klaus Crohn. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Mount Sinai Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Diabetes Association or Alzheimers Association, El Paso Chapter. Deanda, Xavier 51, died Sunday (Nov. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with Funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. in Santo Niño Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Maria Deanda; one brother and three sisters. He was a certified public accountant and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a resident of California for 25 years and a former El Paso resident. Diaz, Virginia 60, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Roberto; her son, Oscar Diaz; her daughters, Patricia Diaz Govea and Emma Diaz Vasquez; one brother and one sister. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Estrada, Rafael 76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 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. Friday in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Antonio Estrada and Cruz Estrada; his sisters, Delfina Villareal and Carmen Estrada; and 22 nieces and nephews. He was a truck driver for El Paso County and a lifelong El Paso resident. Garcia, Carolina 86, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Elena Garcia; her brother, Luis Tovar; and two sisters. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Harrison, Jeffrey 49, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 5, 2000). Survivors include his daughters, Jodi Ewald; his brothers, Richard Harrison and Clay Harrison; and three grandchildren. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Hoy, Mary Eddie 97, of Sugar Land, Texas, died Saturday (Nov. 4, 2000). Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her grandson, Chuck Myers; her granddaughter, Carol Smylie; four great-grandchildren; and three nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lucille H. Myers, and her husband, Lewis E. Hoy. She was the owner of the Hoy Grocery Store and the Hoy Drive-In Grocery and Market. She was a longtime former resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Lamastus, Savannah Steele 18 months, daughter of Aline Lamastus of El Paso, died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Friday in Jesus Chapel West, and the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her brother, Sterling Lamastus; and her sisters, Rhonda Lamey, Katie Lamey Bossier, Priscilla Lamey Poytok and Victoria Grace Lamey. She was a resident of El Paso since November 1999. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Resch, Marion C. 97 of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Nazareth Hall with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday in Nazareth Hall. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Resch. She was a retired El Paso public school teacher and had been a resident of El Paso since 1921. Funeral arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel. Ruiz, Margarita 71, of Juárez, died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Iglesia Ebenezer, Vinton, Texas, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in Iglesia Ebenezer. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alfredo; her sons, Alfredo Guerrero, Antonio Guerrero, Jesus Guerrero and Martin Guerrero; her daughters, Martha Salas, Socorro Davila, Olivia Alvarez and Natividad Sanchez; two brothers; 24 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a Juárez resident for 30 years. Funeral arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. November 10 2000 Return to top Crockett, Virgil of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). He worked for his father at the Crockett Drug Store and owned the First National Cigar Stand inside the First National Bank. He was 95 years old and a resident of El Paso since 1923. Survivors include his longtime caregivers, Marie Andrade and John McClaran. He was preceded in death by his sister, Pearl Crockett. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church-Ford Chapel with Funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Buote, Annie B. 79, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 5, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Germany. Survivors include her sons, Dieter Clasen; and stepson, Walter L. Buote, Jr.; her daughters, Annamarie Heim; her stepdaughters, Helen Snook and Jeannie Gambon. She was preceded in death by her husband; and four brothers. She was a homemaker and a El Paso resident. Butler, Jewel Faye 73, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today in Holy Light Church of God in Christ with prayer service at 5 p.m. Funeral will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in Holy Light Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Larry Michael Butler, Cornell Conway Butler and Tyrone M. Butler; one sister; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a missionary and a El Paso resident for 50 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Gonzalez, Lauro 78, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Quirina L.; his sons, Roberto Gonzalez, Arturo Gonzalez and Eduardo Gonzalez; his daughters, Lourdes Oaxaca and Susana Castillo; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He worked for the construction industry and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Graham, Sophie P. 95, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Graveside will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, John Graham. She was a registered nurse and a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Horn, Reiko Yoshihara 68, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Pro-Cathedral of St. Clements, McKee Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Robert Alexander; her son, Norman Yoshio Horn; her daughter, Monica Reiko Watson; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Takejiro Yoshihara. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Martinez, Jose Angel Flores infant son of April M. Martinez and Jose Manuel Flores of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his maternal grandfather, Antonio Martinez; and paternal grandparents, Maria Gutierrez and Jose Manuel Flores, Sr. Funeral arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home. Palomino, Vicente 46, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home with Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Elena; his daughter, Lizeth Palomino; one brother and three sisters. He was a car parts worker and a resident of El Paso for eight years. Porras Jr., Marcial 54, of Millington, Tenn., formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Nov. 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. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Betty L.; his son, Michael Porras; his stepson, Billy Fleming; his daughter, Cindy Crabb; his stepdaughters, Dottie Rey and Eva D. Cullum; his sisters, Rachel Arreola, Molly Gonzales, Esther Sierra, Evangelina Macias, Carmen Bustillos and Rebecca Quiñones; his brother, Ralph Porras; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcial Sr. and Dolores Porras. He was a truck driver for CFI and was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Valles, Hector 72, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nicolasa; his son, Hector Javier Valles; his daughter, Arminda Gonzalez; four brothers and three sisters; three grandchildren. He was a textile worker for Levi Strauss & Co. and a longtime El Paso resident. Zavala, Maria L. 90, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 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 Mount Carmel Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, David. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for 35 years. November 11 2000 Return to top Silva, Jose E. a tradesman with El Paso Water Utilities and decorated World War II Army veteran who participated in the Phillipine liberation, died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2000). He was 78 and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Survivors include his wife, Carmen P.; his sons, Juan Silva, Jose Silva, Mario Silva, Julio Silva, Ben Silva, Gilbert Silva, Martin Silva and Cesar Silva; his daughters, Martha Martinez, Carmen Silva and Manuela Rodriguez; 28 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 4:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Blackwell, James Clingman 63, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). There will be a cremation under the direction of La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth; his son, Brian Curtis Blackwell; his daughters, Karen Eleanor Phillips and Beverly Eden Meadows; two brothers; two sisters; and one grandchild. He was a retired Army veteran, a laborer and a 15-year resident of El Paso. Butler, Jewel Faye 73, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 5, 2000). Funeral will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today in Holy Light Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Larry Michael Butler, Cornell Conway Butler and Tyrone M. Butler; one sister; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a missionary and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Greenwood, Roberta Maxine 77, of Albuquerque and formerly of El Paso, died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2000). Graveside service will be Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with time pending. Survivors include her husband, Robert Richard Greenwood; her children, Robert R. Greenwood Jr., Gerry Greenwood, Gregory C. Greenwood, John R. Greenwood and Robin Greenwood; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Murillo, Juan 83, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, Funeral will be at noon Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Luz G.; his son, Xavier Murillo; two sisters; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a civil service employee at Fort Bliss for 40 years, a World War II veteran and a lifelong El Pasoan. Nava, Adan 73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Serena A.; his son, Adan M. Nava; and his daughter, Maria Teresa Herrera. He was a truck driver and a longtime Juárez resident. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Pippen, Evelyn Estelle 89, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Gary Pippen; and her sister, Elizabeth Stringer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Pippen. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Christian Church, 10453 Springwood Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. Sanchez, Trinidad 71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Jo Ann Killenbec and Sandra Mullins; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. She retired as a supervisor from Levi Strauss after 35 years and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Flint, Betty L. of Pine, Colo., formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (Nov. 5, 2000). A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Platte Canyon Community Church in Bailey, Colo. She is survived by her husband, John R. "Jack" Flint; and her son, John R. Flint Jr. She was a docent at Nelson Art Gallery, a lecturer on art, the president of the American Women's Club and a resident of El Paso for many years. She is also remembered, in part, for starting a docent program at the Seoul National Art Museum in Korea. November 12 2000 Return to top Rivera Jr., Domingo an air pollution control inspector for the city's health department, died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2000). He was 76, served seven years in the U.S. military and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Daniel Rivera, Jaime Rivera and Anthony Rivera; three brothers; three sisters; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Rangel, Guillermo a billing clerk for Peyton Packing Co., died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). He worked for Peyton for 40 years. He was 69 and an El Paso resident since 1958. Survivors include his wife, Elisa G.; his sons, Aurelio Rangel, Guillermo Rangel Jr. and Jose Luis Rangel; one sister; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Emma Lopez. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. De La Rocha, Miguel A. 48, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in St. Mark's Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Soledad; his son, Miguel De La Rocha Jr.; his daughter, Georgina De La Rocha; eight brothers; and six sisters. He was a warehouse worker and a longtime El Pasoan. Fagan, Gladys Kitt 99, of Dallas, formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her cousin, Maxine W. Cutler; her nephew, Charles F. Melze; and her niece, Helen E. Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Crawford Fagan. She was the co-owner of grocery stores and longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity. Garcia, Alfonso Abasta 80, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be Tuesday. The time is pending. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Emilio A. Garcia, Sal Garcia and Al Garcia; his daughters, Gloria Moreno, Lupe Clay, Maria N. Diaz and Maria De Lourdes Garcia; eight grandchildren; and his friend, Esther Cazares. He was a retired, self-employed laborer and a longtime El Pasoan. Lagarda, Miguel F. 92, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Antonia; his sons, Miguel A. Lagarda and Arturo Lagarda; his daughters, Irma Lazarin and Olga Ontiveros; three stepsons; three stepdaughters; three sisters; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgina; and his son, Armando Lagarda. He retired from Western Auto as a manager and was a longtime El Pasoan. Lara Sr., Martin 79, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jesus Lara, Martin Lara, Sergio Lara and Mario Lara; his daughter, Irma Lara; four sisters; 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a pipe- fitter and a lifelong El Pasoan. Lawrence, Gertrude 51, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 8, 2000). A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in First United Baptist Church. Survivor include her husband, Marshall E. Lawrence Sr.; her sons, Marshall Lawrence Jr. and Andre Lawrence; her daughter, Sakena Lawrence; three sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a computer programmer and data entry clerk and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Mendoza, Gerardo "Jerry" Manuel 13, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Manuel and Pauline Mendoza; his grandparents; and many aunts and uncles. Montes, Margarita 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 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 11 a.m. Tuesday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Rosalia Montes; her sister, Agripina Magaña; and one grandchild. She was a homemaker and a 35-year resident of El Paso. Murillo, Juan 83, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Luz G.; his son, Xavier Murillo; his daughters, Rosemary Super and Rebecca Huenneke; two sisters; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a retired civil service employee with 40 years of service, a World War II veteran who received two bronze stars and a lifelong El Pasoan. Noriega, Guadalupe P. 67, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 3 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Hector Francisco Noriega Perez; her daughters, Rosa Maria Noriega Perez and Sandra Arvizu Perez; two brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a machine operator for Levi Strauss & Co. and a longtime El Pasoan. Porras, Martina C. 89, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Carmel Mission. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose C. Porras Jr., Raymundo C. Porras and Guadalupe C. Porras; her daughters, Santos P. Garcia, Luisa P. Ruiz and Violeta P. Cabrera; three sisters; 34 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Reid, Aurora 70, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday with times pending. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Hector Reid; her daughters, Maria Garrison and Rosa Reid; five sisters; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L., and her son, Roy Reid. She was a floral designer and a longtime El Pasoan. Silva, Lorenzo "Boogie" 67, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:15 p.m. Monday in Cristo Rey Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Dolores; his daughters, Cynthia E. Silva and Consuelo Silva; three sisters; and five grandchildren. He worked for the City of El Paso for 22 years, was a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served three tours, and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Smith, Mabel M. 92, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 6, 2000) in Missouri. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jesse Smith Jr., Jerry Smith and James Smith; her daughters, Aletta Terry and Peggy Bowen; her twin brother, James Johnson; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse W. Smith Sr. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1950. Trujillo, Jesus 82, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 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. Monday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; his sons, Antonio Trujillo, Donald Trujillo, Jesus Trujillo Jr. , Salvador Gonzalez and Daniel Gonzalez; his daughters, Juanita T. Longoria, Consuelo T. Meza and Maria Elena T. Vasquez; one brother; two sisters; 28 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was retired and a longtime El Pasoan. Velasquez, Baldomero 82, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Magdalena G.; his sons, Baldomero Velasquez Jr., Daniel Velasquez and Jose Luis Velasquez; his daughters, Aurora V. Muñoz, Elva V. Saenz and Alicia Velasquez; one brother; one sister; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Brokers El Paso Warehouse and a longtime El Pasoan. November 13 2000 Return to top Gutierrez, Rosaura a homemaker, died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). She is also remembered as the oldest El Pasoan to become a U.S. citizen, having done so at age 100. She voted for the first time in Tuesday's elections. She was 102 and a longtime El Pasoan. Survivors include her son, Mario Gutierrez; her daughter, Julieta Uribe; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Gutierrez. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Cortinas, Adelina 82, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mark's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Terry Attaguile and Eva Attaguile; and 17 nieces and nephews. She was a retired sewing instructor at the El Paso Technical Center, a volunteer at Del Sol Medical Center and a lifelong El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Oriental Shrine Club. Escobedo, Emma 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Services will be private. Survivors include her sons, Hector Escobedo and Francisco Escobedo Jr.; her daughters, Rosa Maria Pedregon, Francisca Escobedo and Emma Olivas; one brother; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Escobedo. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Parks, Gordon 94, of Dell City died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church of Dell City, where the funeral will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Memorial Acres Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Yuba Sparks and Lola Bullard; one brother; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola May Weaver Parks. He was a farmer and lived in Dell City since 1953. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Ramos, Francisca 80, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ramon Ramos, Jose Ramos, Eduardo Ramos and Jorge Ramos; her daughters, Amalia Vega, Rosalia Navarette, Isabel Dominguez, Dolores Reyes, Cecilia Garcia, Patricia Pedregon and Florentina Ramos; 56 grandchildren; and 88 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Rayas III, Rodolfo 53, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul Catholic Church, where the funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Teresa; his sons, Rodolfo Rayas and Ricardo Rayas; his daughter, Raquel Rayas; his father, Rodolfo Rayas; five brothers; and two grandchildren. He was a Marine Corps veteran and had lived in El Paso since 1955. November 14 2000 Return to top Bohn, Woodrow Wilson a retired chief engineer at the Naval Ordnance Missile Test Facility and World War II Navy veteran, died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2000). He worked at White Sands Missile Range for more than 30 years and helped in the research and development of early surface-to-air missile systems. He was 88 and a resident of El Paso for 43 years. Survivors include his children, Carol Ann Blue and C. Lloyd W. Bohn; one brother; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Alice Bohn. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, where the funeral will follow immediately. Burial will be Friday in Paxtang Cemetery in Harrisburg, Pa. Gomez, Destiny infant daughter of Rudy Armendariz Jr. and Jessica Gomez, died Sunday (Nov. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; her paternal grandparents, Rudy and Lourdes Armendariz; her maternal grandparents, Beto and Socorro Gomez; and several aunts and uncles. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Homes-Carolina. Harmon, Josephine A. 76, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Sandra K. Moreno, Patricia E. Taylor and Vicki L. Lundell; three brothers; three sisters; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Harmon Sr.; and her son, Charles A. Harmon Jr. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund, 4710 Hercules, El Paso, TX 79904. Marquez, Maria M. 68, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rodolfo G.; her sons Pedro Marquez, Rodolfo Marquez and Ricardo Marquez; one brother; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. McFarland, John Joseph 61, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Angie; his daughters, Lauralee McFarland and Annemarie McFarland; two brothers; and one sister. He was a librarian, a Navy veteran and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Ministry at Central Seventh Day Adventist Church. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Mendoza, Maria 84, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 12, 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 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jesus; her sons, Carlos Mendoza, Raymundo Mendoza, Armando Mendoza, Jesus Mendoza, Mario Mendoza and Victor Mendoza; her daughters, Sylvia Carrillo and Ana Ortiz; three brothers; one sister; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Muñoz, Benito M. 65, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Church Rectory. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Amparo R.; his son, Benito Muñoz Jr.; his daughter, Virginia Muñoz Quiñonez; his mother, Virginia Muñoz; three brothers; four sisters; and four grandchildren. He was a retired inspector for the Fort Worth District Corps of Engineers and a lifelong El Pasoan. Nieves, Esperanza 63, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 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 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan Nieves, Armando Nieves and Rodolfo Nieves; her daughters, Amparo Nieves and Miriam Nieves; and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Purificacion Nieves. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Pimentel, Rosa 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Father Yermo Convent, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the convent. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She was a nun at the Father Yermo Convent for more than 35 years and taught catechism at Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Rodriguez, Romualdo 79, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 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 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Estela Lopez, Alejandrina Rodriguez, Emilia Lopez and Lydia Meneses; one brother; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a custodian for the Ysleta Independent School District and a longtime El Pasoan. Haley, Joseph Beckett 36, of Glen Burnie, Md., died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Singleton Funeral Home in Glen Burnie. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Pam; his daughters, Krissa Haley and Mary Jo Haley; his parents, William and Mary Haley; two brothers; and two sisters. He was a ramp agent with Southwest Airlines and a longtime area resident.