El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, November 15-21, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ November 15 2000 Welsch Lawrence M. "Larry" of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2000). He was the owner of H. Welsch Sheet Metal Co. and served in the U.S. Navy. He was 73 years old and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Gayle Welsch; his son, Jeffrey C. Welsch; and his daughter, Jan Harr. He was preceded in death by his son, James C. Welsch, and his sister, Mary E. Lyons. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen East Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Memorial contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, the American Cancer Society or the Special Olympics Aquatics Program. Beanes, Baudelio 64, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2000). Memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Elvira Beanes; his daughter, Heidi Beanes; his sons, Samuel Beanes and Aaron Baudelio Beanes Jr.; three brothers and seven sisters. He was an El Paso resident for three years. Garcia, Elsa 54, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, and a rosary service at noon. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Luis A. Garcia; her daughters, Sonia M. and Armida Garcia; her mother, Esperanza Acevedo; one brother and one sister; two grandchildren. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Garcia, Rosario Michele 31, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Frank Garcia; her sons, Frankie Garcia and Keven Garcia; her father, Eugenio B. Mendoza; her mother, Cecilia L. Mendoza; one brother and seven sisters. She was a store clerk and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Lechuga, Bernadino G. 67, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 12, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, and burial at 11 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Bernadino Lechuga Jr., Manuel A. Lechuga, Enrique Lechuga, Fernando Lechuga and Gabriel Lechuga; his daughters, Martha Lechuga, Lizzy Mooney and Sylvia Lechuga; one brother; one sister; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver for Coors and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Smith, Ina C. 92, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Joe Miller; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Waters, Marie Porter 79, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2000). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Visitor's A.M.E. Church Chapel. Burial will be at Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Waters; her sons, David J. Waters, Kenneth L. Waters Sr., and Ollie Don Waters; one sister; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and aunts. She was a homemaker and a El Paso resident since 1956. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Weatherspoone, William R. 57, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his fiancee, Rosemary Staley; his sister, Sara Ellett; his niece, Neanette Ellett; several other relatives. He was a computer specialist and an El Paso resident for more than 30 years. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Villalobos, Blanca 57, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mark's Church. Survivors include her husband, Pablo Villalobos; her sons, Marco Villalobos and Jesus Zubiate; one brother and three sisters. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident for 27 years. Funeral arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. McNamee Jr., Raymond 53, of Colorado City, Colo., formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). Memorial Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Raphael Parish in El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Pam; his daughter, Molly Jo; his sons, Matt McNamee, Dan McNamee, and Sam McNamee; his mother, Evelyn McNamee; three sisters; one niece and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Matthew McNamee, and his twin brother, Matthew McNamee. Arrangements are by Montgomery & Steward Funeral Home, Pueblo, Colo. November 16 2000 Return to top Tellez, Nemesio a 25-year employee of the city of El Paso Sanitation Department, died Sunday (Nov. 12, 2000). He was 73 years old and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Maria Dominguez Tellez; his sons, Ricardo Tellez, Ramon Tellez, Jose Luis Tellez and Nemesio Tellez Jr.; his daughter, Elva Tellez Franco; two brothers; two sisters; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 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 11 a.m. Friday in Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be at Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrambide, Marta S. 65, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000). Visitation will be at 3 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Richard, Lorraine Arrambide, Leeanne Arrambide and Tami Arrambide; her son, John Arrambide; one brother; one sister; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was retired from Sears and a lifelong El Paso resident. Blackwell, James Clingman 63, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2000). 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 laborer, a retired U.S. Army veteran and a 20-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Casas, Angel G. 45, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 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 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Casas; three brothers; four sisters; his mother, Guadalupe Casas. He was a truck driver for Coca-Cola and a 30-year resident of El Paso. Garcia, Victoria J. 40, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home East Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Saturday with time pending in St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Burial will be at Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Michael; her sons, Jason Garcia and Steven Garcia; two brothers and two sisters. She was an art teacher at St. Raphael's Elementary School, and formerly on the board of directors of Suzuki Piano of El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Gonzalez, Aurora A. 92, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 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 12:15 p.m. Friday in San Antonio Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose L. Gonzalez; her son, Gonzalo Gonzalez; her daughter, Aurora G. Garcia; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Kastner, Angela B. 85, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). No services are scheduled. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Kastner; her son, Craig Neal Myers; one sister; two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a computer specialist with civil service and was a 44-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Lopez, Moraima 70, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Hillcrest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Daniel Lopez; her daughters, Norma Lujan and Nilda Lopez; two brothers; two sisters; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jose Pavia. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Norton Jr., Ralph Lee 43, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2000). Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday at 225 Carnival. Survivors include his brother, Marco Digges; his sister, Christine Norton; and his mother, Carol Digges. He was an artist, served in the U.S. Air Force and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Rico, Miguel C. 69, of Del Rio, Texas, and formerly of El Paso, died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2000). Services already took place. Survivors include his sons, Robert Valdez, Mike Rico and Jorge L. Rico; his daughters, Connie Estrada, Blanca Rico Tarango and Leticia Rico Trejo; two brothers; one sister; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was a president of the YISD PTA board in the early 1970s, worked for AMPI and managed several Dairy Queens. Arrangements are by Del Rio Funeral Home. Sanders, Earlyn "Earl" Lynell 56, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann; his sons, Toney Favors, Earl Sanders, Jerrod Sanders and Christopher Nwihim; his daughter, Anita Davis; six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norris Sanders. He retired as a major after 20 years of service in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, Lebanon, Panama and the Persian Gulf. He was a 19-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Stokes Jr., William Cooper 77, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Johnson; his sons, William C. Stokes III, Burt Stokes and Brian C. Stokes; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gay McPhail Stokes. He was a lieutenant and a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He flew B17 bombers in World War II. He was a 10-year resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to Coronado Baptist Building Fund. Tovar, Blas 69, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 12:15 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:15 p.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Micaela; his sons, Blas Tovar Jr., Martin Tovar and Manuel Tovar; his daughters, Gloria Ruiloba, Maria D. Tovar and Norma Muņoz; four brothers; two sisters; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was retired from civil service after 20 years of service and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Vargas, Rosario Gloria 59, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000). Services will be in Continental, Ariz. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Vargas; her sons, Edward A. Vargas, Alejandro Vargas, Manuel Beltran, Osvaldo Vargas, Joel Vargas, Gerardo Vargas, Jose Hugo Vargas, Edward Tury Vargas; her daughters, Martha Beltran, Pompella Villegas; three brothers; two sisters; 38 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was a supervisor for a food company and an El Paso resident for 10 years. November 17 2000 Return to top Smyth Jr., Leslie George 79, an urban planner for the city of El Paso and the founding executive director of the Rio Grande Council of Governments, died Sunday (Nov. 12, 2000). He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was an El Paso resident for 37 years. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Dutton Smyth; his sons, Greg Smyth, Scott Smyth, Mark Smyth and Corey Smyth; and five grandchildren. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Lang, Fay I. of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Connie Atmar, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Lang. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Mendoza, Candelaria 57, of Chamberino, N.M., died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in San Luis Rey Catholic Church, Chamberino. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in San Luis Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Chamberino Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Cayetano Mendoza; her son, Cayetano Mendoza Jr.; her daughters, Jo Ann Rodriguez and Terry Ann Mendoza; two brothers, one sister and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of Chamberino for 17 years. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Ortega, Pedro L. 88, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 13, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Irma Triana; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a retired baker and a 40-year El Paso resident. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Romo, Consuelo 44, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 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 9 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Funeral Chapel-Carolina. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Baltazar Romo; her sons, Ramon Romo, Isaac Romo, Arturo Romo and Jesus Jimenez; her daughters, Yolanda Jimenez and Raquel Jimenez; seven brothers and one sister. She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident. Sanchez, Maria 55, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Manuel Sanchez; her daughters, Mary Lou Sanchez, Gloria Isela Cadena, Veronica Guadalupe Garcia and Angela S. Dickson; five sisters; one brother; and one grandson. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1959. Serrano, Maria O. 73, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 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 sons, Albert Onzures and Robert Serrano; her daughters, Cecilia A. Hernandez, Sara Serrano and Tina Magallon; three brothers; four sisters; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Ulloa Sr., Ramon 71, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of the Valley Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Naomi; his sons, Lorenzo Ulloa, Ramon Ulloa, Carlos Ulloa and Ramon Ulloa Jr.; his daughters, Elizabeth Galaviz, Carolina Ulloa, Eva Rodriguez and Victoria Martinez; one sister; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a warehouse stockman and a resident of El Paso for 50 years. November 18 2000 Return to top Leos, Jose R. a retired firefighter and a decorated Vietnam War Army veteran, died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000). He worked for the El Paso Fire Department for 30 years and received a Bronze Star for his Army service in the war. He was 56 and a lifelong El Pasoan. Survivors include his daughters, Anna Uribarri, Barbara Ayala and Joy Leos; his mother, Guadalupe M. Leos; one brother; three sisters; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Family members will receive friends after the funeral at 2712 Berwick. Aguilar, Raul 62, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with prayer services at 9:30 a.m. Survivors include his son, Raul Aguilar Jr.; his daughter, Veronica Aguilar Lee; two sisters; and five grandchildren. He worked in building maintenance and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Bocanegra, Antonia D. 81, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. in St. Raphael Parish. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Rafael Bocanegra Sr., Efren Bocanegra Sr., Fernando Bocanegra and Luis Bocanegra; her daughters, Mary Thompson, Estella Montes De Oca and Martha Morrow; two brothers; two sisters; 21 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Lang Fay I. of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Connie Atmar, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Lang. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home-Central. McClung, Diana Felice 68, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). She will be a cremated. Survivors include her husband, Robert G. McClung; her sons, Robert G. McClung Jr. and Timothy S. McClung; her daughters, Janet McClung Gomez and Kelcey McClung Anderson; two brothers; one sister; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a registered nurse and longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements by La Paz Funeral Home. Robles, Norma Alvarez 60, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Daniel Robles, David Robles and Arthur Robles; her daughter, Norma Alice Robles; her father, Jose G. Alvarez; one brother; two sisters; her former husband, Armando D. Robles; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alicia Q. Alvarez; and her brother, Jose Gonzalo Alvarez, S.J. She was a dance instructor and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Lung Association, 444 Executive Center Blvd., El Paso, TX 79902. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Romo, Consuelo 44, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). Funeral will be at 9 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Baltazar Romo; her sons, Ramon Jimenez, Isaac Jimenez, Arturo Jimenez and Jesus Jimenez; her daughters, Yolanda Jimenez and Raquel Jimenez; seven brothers and one sister; She was a homemaker and longtime El Paso resident. Sanchez, Bennie P. 88, of Canutillo died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Librada; his sons, Ben-Ray Sanchez, Richard Fonseca, Leroy Guerra and Felix Iwata; his daughters, Hope Fonseca, Isabelle Guerra, Mary Alice Morales, Gracie Iwata, Margie Rodriguez and Denise Sanchez; and one sister. He was a Navy veteran and a longtime area resident. Shingledecker, Richard "Dick" S. 70, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Donna M.; his sons, Tom Shingledecker and Danny Shingledecker; his daughters, Kathy Lyles, Patty Shingledecker, Jane Bristol and Julie Shingledecker; his mother, Esther Shingledecker; one sister; and seven grandchildren. He was a retired sales representative for John Morrell Meat Co., a Korean War Air Force veteran, manager of the Westside Independent Baseball League and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Queen of Peace Catholic Church or a favorite charity. November 19 2000 Return to top Welch, Robert E. an El Paso builder, developer and World War II Army veteran, died Friday Nov. 17, 2000). He was the owner of R.E. Welch Contractor Inc. and was a major in the Army. He was 73 and a lifelong El Pasoan. Survivors include his sons, Gordon Welch and Kevin Welch; his daughter, Kelly Welch; one brother; and two grandsons. Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today and from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with time pending. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Bracewell, John Dudley 61, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2000) in Vaughn, N.M. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Survivors include his wife, Alanna; his son, Matthew Bracewell; his daughters, Rhonda Espinoza and April Harris; his stepdaughter, Libby Sikes; one brother; one sister; four grandchildren and one stepgrandchild. He was a train conductor for Union Pacific Railroad, a Navy veteran and a lifelong El Pasoan. Gallegos, Lorenzo 45, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 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 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Eugene Lorenzo Gallegos; his daughter, Victoria Gallegos; his mother, Victoria R. Madrid; six brothers; five sisters; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Eustacio Madrid. He worked for General Electric and was a 25-year resident of El Paso. Georgia, Victoria 91, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). Burial will be in Woodland Park Cemetery in Miami. She is survived by her nephew, Ralph Casale, and her niece, Mary McNeil. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas, and her sisters, Fannie, Sally and Helen. She was a retired secretary and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Martin funeral Home-Resler. Gonzales, Frank Valentine 69, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. There will be a private burial. Survivors include his wife, Elva Duran Gonzales; his son, Frank Alexander Gonzales; and one sister. He worked in electronics, retired from Midland Specialty Co. and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Hamilton, Leverett C. 88, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, where the chapel service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa. Survivors include his son, John Leverett Hamilton; his daughters, Patricia Hamilton Mitcham and Ellen Louise McLeod; one sister; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annabelle C., and his sister, Margaret Dickson. He was a marketing representative for Chevron Oil Co., a major in the Army, a World War II veteran, a National Guard member and a lifelong El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation. Norton, Sally Eckhart, of Roswell died Friday (Nov. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home; with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Sergio and Rosa Sanchez; his brothers, Sergio Sanchez Jr. and Jonathan Sanchez; his sisters, Elizabeth Sanchez and Jacqueline Sanchez; his paternal grandparents, Manuel and Leonor Aguilar-Sanchez; two nephews; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Andres and Concepcion Alvarado-Salinas. He was a high-school student and football player, and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Candlelighters of El Paso. November 20 2000 Return to top Sickles, William Lewis a decorated World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Army veteran, died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000). He retired from the Army after 26 years of service and his awards included a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth I.; his sons, William Sickles and Bruce Dotson; his daughters, Linda James Jones, Wanda Bickel and Terri Thomas Johnson; one sister; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Aguirre, Arnulfo 49, of Fabens died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. today in San Elizario Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Ernie Aguirre; his daughters, Tina Louise Flynn and Sandra Ramos; his mother, Raquel Aguirre; five brothers; two sisters; and one grandchild. He was a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran and a lifelong area resident. Arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary. Baeza, Luis 47, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda; his sons, Demis Baeza and Jorge Espinoza; his daughters, Elsa Espinoza and Irma Baeza; his parents, Reyes and Beatriz Baeza; three brothers; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. He was an equipment operator for the city and a lifelong El Pasoan. Bolivar, David 59, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. He is survived by his father, Oscar Bolivar Sr.; his brother, Oscar Bolivar Jr.; and his sister, Alicia Armendariz. He was an auto detailer for Oscar Bolivar Auto Detail and was a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Gonzalez, Maria I. 76, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home- Carolina. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Albino; her son, Gabriel Gonzalez; her daughters, Delia Gomez and Margarita Dominguez; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Gutierrez, Fernando P. 71, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 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 a.m. Tuesday in San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jenny C.; his sons, Armando Gutierrez, Fernando Gutierrez, Carlos Gutierrez, Jose Luis Gutierrez and Alfonso Gutierrez; and his daughters, Rosa Maria Grado, Juanita Hidalgo and Martha Mendoza. He was a furniture refinisher and a longtime El Pasoan. Hoskins, Jack L. 62, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann; his son, Tim Hoskins; his daughters, Jacquelyn Hoskins Rios and Lisa Marie Hoskins; two brothers; one sister; and many nieces and nephews. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and retired as a staff sergeant after 23 years. He was a longtime El Pasoan. Johnson, Leslie Howard 57, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 10:30 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Mary Sue Johnson; his brother, Jerry Mack Johnson; his sisters, Linda Sue Young and Polly F. Johnson; and a granddaughter. He was a truck driver, an Air Force veteran and a longtime El Pasoan. Kennedy, Robert Ernest 72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mera D.; his daughters, Shawn Lyons and Candace Paige Warren; two brothers; and two grandchildren. He was a retired Army major and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902; or the El Paso Cancer Treatment Center, 1901 Grandview, El Paso, TX 79902. Knowles, Frances 65, of El Paso and formerly of Weslaco, Texas, died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, David Knowles, Darrell Knowles and Tom Knowles; her daughters, Laurie Knowles Smith and Bobbie Crist; one sister; and 10 grandchildren. She was a cashier at Hoy Fox Automotive for four years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Lozano, Joaquina 83, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Restlawn Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Julian Lozano; her sister, Juana E. Catano; and many nieces and nephews. She was a retired seamstress and a longtime El Pasoan. Munson, Gloria 49, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Christ the Savior Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth L.; her sons, Kenneth L. Munson and Jason Jacob Munson; her daughter, Lori-Ann Douglas; her mother, Elvira A. Adame; four brothers; and three sisters. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Navarro, Sarah O. 79, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Lino; her sons, Fernando Xavier Navarro, Roberto Navarro and Carlos Joel Navarro; her daughters, Lina Judy Bott and Ceci N. Quintana; one brother; four sisters; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and retired as the head baker at Bel Air High School. She was a longtime El Pasoan. Pruitt, James 54, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today, with prayer service at 3:15 p.m., in San Jose Funeral Home. Cremation burial will be Tuesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa. Survivors include his sons, Anthony Pruitt and Theodore Pruitt; his daughters, Pilar Pruitt, Ruth Pruitt and Kim Jackson; and three grandchildren. He was a grocery store manager, an Army veteran and a longtime El Pasoan. Rey, Juan Cobos 97, of Fabens died Friday (Nov. 17, 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 funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe; and his son, Juan V. Rey. He was a truck driver and a longtime area resident. November 21 2000 Return to top Zanker, Edith Schell 86, who taught at the University of Texas at El Paso and was recognized for her work in the field of mental retardation, died Monday (Nov. 13, 2000). She was the valedictorian of her class at Loretto Academy in 1932 and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from UTEP, where she taught special education classes from 1960 to 1971. She retired in 1979 after 25 years as director of Memorial Park Schools for Retarded Children. Survivors include her granddaughter, Robin M. Richards and her great grandson, Nicoles H. Richards. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred G. Schell, and her husband, Charles R. Zanker; and her son, James R. Zanker. Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Nazareth Hall, Loretto Academy. Burial will be in Evergreen-Alameda Street Cemetery. Martin Funeral Home-Central is in charge of arrangements. Amaya, Lisa Marie 20, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). Services have been conducted. Survivors include her daughter, Sabrina Amaya; brothers, Joseph Amaya, Daniel Amaya and Aaron Carpenter; her sister, Victoria Carpenter; her parents, Tom Amaya and Kathleen Carpenter; and her stepfather and stepmother, David Carpenter and Gloria Amaya. She was a student and medical assistant. Arrangements were by La Paz Funeral Home. Buckles, Edward 75, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, 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 wife, Maria Martinez; his sons, Ronald Buckles, Luis Martinez and Lawrence Martinez; his daughters, Kathy Baker and Lisa Ordaz; and three sisters. A brother preceded him in death. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and worked for civil service. Calvillo, Jose L. 62, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. today in San Judas Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Sanjuana; his mother, Benita Calvillo; his son, Jose Calvillo Jr.; his daughter, Maria Espinoza; three brothers; and a sister. He was a longtime businessman. Cervantes, Isidra 75, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include a son, Ramon Barraza; two brothers; three sisters; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and 40-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements were by La Paz Funeral Home. Cueto, Ricardo 54, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at San Joseph Church. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; his sons, Richardo Cueto III and Jonathan Cueto; his daughter, Monica Cueto; three brothers; and two sisters. He was a longtime salesman. Gomez, Casimira 79, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home Chapel, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Antonio Gomez, Manuel Gomez, Jose Gomez, Mario Gomezand Oscar Gomez; her daughters, Socorro Ortega, Amparo Sifuentes, Graciela Gomez and Guadalupe Morquecho; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a retired custodian at La Fe Clinic. Guzman Sr., Raul 69, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 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 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Felipa R.; his sons, Raul Guzman Jr., Isaac Guzman and Ricardo Guzman; daughters, Esperanza Guzman, Irma Cadenas, Rebecca Castro, Rosaura Guzman, Leticia Hernandez, Lydia Guzman and Berta Flores; three brothers; two sisters; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a pitman with Border Steel. Haney, Alva B. "Jack" 80, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 t o 6 p.m. Friday at Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, with funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Frances; his brothers, Ira Lee Haney and James W. Haney; a nephew; and two nieces. He was retired from civil service at White Sands Missile Range and was an Army veteran of World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa, Suite 9; El Paso, TX 79902. Holt, Robert Collins 65, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2000). Memorial service will be a t 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of North Hills of El Paso, 4501 Jon Cunningham. Survivors include his wife, Son Ae Chon; his daughters, Kendra Holt and Tracy Gruber; his brothers, Jim Holt, Richard Holt and Rex Holt. He was in civil engineering for the city of the Fort Worth and the federal government, and was in private practice in the home-building industry in El Paso for several years. He lived in El Paso 50 years. Johnson, Leslie Howard 57, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2000). Services were Monday. Survivors include his mother, Mary Sue Johnson; his sons, Leslie Howard Johnson Jr. and Virgil Mack Johnson; his daughter, Donna Sue Johnson; a brother, two sisters; and a granddaughter. He served in the Air Force and was a truck driver. Arrangements were by San Jose Funeral Home. Lopez Sr., Raul Armando 88, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 19, 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 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Raul Lopez Jr.; his daughters, Gloria L. Regalado, Sylvia L. Clay, Marta L. Campos, Lydia Lopez, Dora L. Cantoral and Isabel Lopez; one sister; 27 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was an Army veteran and retired civil service mechanic. Richards, Mary Ann 76, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home Doniphan Chapel. Survivors include her husband, James Richards; her daughters, Cynthia A. Bickford, Barbara L. Woodruff and Lora L. Richards; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a medical transcriber for the U.S. government. Rivas, Leon 86, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 t o 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his son, Oscar Velarde Rivas; his daughters, Rosario Rivas, Luz Rivas, Martha Rivas, Hermelinda Rivas, Bertha Rivas, Consuelo Rivas, Socorro Rivas, Gloria Rivas and Maria Derove; two brothers; three sisters; 33 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a locksmith and lived in El Paso 19 years. Studer, Shirley Mae 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home East. Private burial will be at a later date. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Simpson; five grandchildren; and a sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Studer; and her daughter, Sally Jo Klamborowski. She was a schoolteacher and had lived in El Paso 35 years. Waite, Jerry Ray 58, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home East Chapel. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Jesus Chapel East. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Lourdes; his daughters, Wendy Lou Waite and Stacey Beauchamp; his son, Gerald R. Waite; his father, Gerald W. Waite; a sister; two granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a systems analyst for Phillips Consumer Electronics, a Navy veteran and had lived in El Paso 26 years. Welch, Robert E. 73, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). Graveside service will be a t 11 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Gordon Welch and Kevin Welch; his daughter, Kelly Welch; a brother; and two grandsons. He was owner of R.E. Welch Contractor and an Army major and veteran of World War II. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home. Floodberg, John 85, of Tucson died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2000). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Adair Funeral Homes in Tucson. Survivors include his wife, Irene; his son, John Floodberg; his daughters, Jeanne Downs, Janet Thimell and Joanne Bonner; his stepsons, Leonard Lesperance and Tom Lesperance; a brother; a sister; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was a longtime math teacher in El Paso Memorial contributions may be made to Golden Ranch Fire Department Paramedic Training Fund, 3535 E. Hawser, Tucson, AZ 85739.