El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, November 22-30, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ November 22 2000 Foreman, Alice W. 82, the first inhalation therapist in El Paso and a registered nurse at Providence Memorial Hospital, died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2000). She was 82 years old and a longtime El Paso resident. Survivors include her daughters, Charlotte Ann Simpson and Ida Katherine Foreman; her son, James Robert Foreman; one sister and one brother, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James N. Foreman. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Anchondo, Pedro 78, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). Memorial service will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Funeral took place in Venice, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his sons, Mando Anchondo, Joe Anchondo and Luis Anchondo; his daughters, Yolanda Moreno and Lupe Maria Hernandez; 23 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was retired and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home. Garcia, Anne Marie 77, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 20, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Tony; her sons, Tony Garcia Jr. and Erich Garcia; her daughter, Hildie Ward; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Grahn, Veronica Elaine Lemire 71, of El Paso died Monday, (Nov. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Jesus & Mary Chapel. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gunnard; her sons, Carl Grahn and Olaf Grahn; her daughters, Camille Trapp, Dorothy Bothne, Therese Massaad and Regina Epling; one brother; two sisters; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was a retired hairdresser and a resident of El Paso since 1965. Mata, Carolina 75, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will follow rosary. Survivors include her husband, Marcelo; her son, Alfonso Rodriguez; her daughters, Esperanza Rodriguez, Bertha Juarez, Ernestina Juarez and Lourdes Juarez; three brothers; three sisters; 22 grandchildren and 12 great-gandchildren. She was a cook at Leo's restaurant and an El Paso resident since 1968. Muņoz, Anita P. 88, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 12:45 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Ramon Perea; her daughter, Nellie Sanchez; five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Walker, Vinnie Yvonne 65, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Donald M. Walker Sr.; her son, Donald M. Walker Jr.; her daughters, Joyce Fielder, Yvonne E. Carter, Sharon Lewis, Mechelle Gardner and Jamilla Walker; one brother; one sister; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Waters, Betty 76, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass and burial will be in Alpine, Texas, with place and time pending. Survivors include her son, Bill Waters; her daughters, Linda Morales and Joann Freiburg; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a retired unit secretary at Providence Memorial Hospital and an El Paso resident since 1958. Chavez, Juan Ramon 39, of Tucson and formerly of El Paso, died Thursday (Nov. 02, 2000). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. in South Lawn Mortuary in Tucson. Burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery, Tucson. Survivors include Gloria Tieres Chavez; his daughter, Crystal Chavez; and four sisters. He was a native El Pasoan. Gardner, Barry L. 44, of Rio Rancho, N.M., died Thursday (Nov. 16, 2000). Services have taken place. Survivors include his wife, Jana; his sons, Barry, Jared, Ryan and Beau Gardner; his parents, Bart and Teresa Gardner; three brothers and two sisters. He was an engineer employed by Intel for 10 years and was a former resident of El Paso. Robbins, Lois Myrtle 83, of Springdale, Ark., and formerly of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 20, 2000). Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, George B. Robbins, William "Terry" Robbins and Edwin Jerry Robbins; her daughter, Amanda A. Hinds; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jabus Robbins, and one granddaughter. She was as Sunday school teacher and was retired from the El Paso Electric Co. November 23 2000 Return to top Karam, Wadeeh Feris "Eddie" 88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-West with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pro-Cathedral Church of St. Clement, Episcopal. Burial will be in Evergreen-Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ayoub Karam; his daughters, Josie Karam and Deebee Hajjar; his sons, Eddie Karam and Ted Karam; one brother and one sister; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his children, John and Adele Karam Reyes. He was a partner of Karam Construction, an independent real estate broker and a resident of El Paso since 1924. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or to Five Points Lions Club, P.O. Box 3368, El Paso, TX 79923. Price, Neill F. a retired U.S. Army colonel and veteran of World War II, died Monday (Nov. 20, 2000). He was 89 years old and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Price; his sons, Neill Franklin Price Jr.; his daughter, Pamela Price Kogler; one brother; one sister and five grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Alva, Bernabe 59, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in La Paz Funeral Home, with funeral at 11 a.m. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Ines Alva; his sons, Fernando Alva, Bernabe Alva Jr. and Benjamin Alva; his daughters, Maria Ines Alva, Martha Gasca, Rosa Maria Ochoa and Sara Alva; one brother; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a chef at a restaurant and an El Paso resident for 42 years. Balcorta, Jose A. 88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in San Jose Mission. Burial will follow at in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Jaime Balcorta and Cruz Balcorta, and his daughters, Blanca Mendoza, Soledad Balcorta and Socorro Balcorta. He was self-employed in construction and a longtime El Paso resident. Garcia, Maria Consuelo 69, of El Paso died Monday, (Nov. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Asamblea Apostolica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus. Burial will be in Evergreen-East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Moises Garcia; her son, Moises Garcia Jr.; her daughter, Elizabeth Ortiz; one brother; two sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a retired nurse's aide with the Visiting Nurse Association and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Lee, Daryl Ivan 28, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Time and place of burial was pending Wednesday. Survivors include his parents, Danny and Gloria Lee; his brothers, Deric Lee, Daniel Lee Jr. and Dustin Lee; his sisters, Desiree Lee-Velasquez and Leeza Marie Lee; and his godson. He was a contractor, a volunteer with the El Paso County Sheriff's Department and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Marquez, Maria de Lourdes 34, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2000). Services have taken place. Survivors include her fiance, Robert J. Sellers Jr.; her parents, Marcos Rodriguez Espinoza and Suilma Perez de Rodriguez; her brothers, Jose Eduardo Rodriguez, Manuel Rodriguez, Ricardo Rodriguez, Alfredo Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez, Francisco Rodriguez and Augustin Rodriguez; and her sisters, Narciza Moreno, Consuelo Rodriguez and Martha Rodriguez. She was a receptionist in a real estate office and was an eight-year resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America-El Paso Branch, 1401 Montana, El Paso, TX 79902. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Montoya, Elena 80, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be private. Survivors include her sisters, Rosa Lopez, Chata Scott, Ramona Aguilar and Estella Montoya, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Lorenzo Montoya. She was a housekeeper and a lifelong El Paso resident. Slavec, Bette A. 82, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 20, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Terri Russell; her son, Jay Slavec; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Slavec. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident since 1951. Arrangements by Harding Orr & McDaniel. Tullius, Thomas Gerard 39, of El Paso died Nov. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Tullius; his son, Thomas Gerard Tullius Jr.; his daughters, Jami Frances Tullius and Toni Kathleen Tullius; and his parents, Raymond and Virginia Tullius. He was a project engineer at White Sands Missile Range. November 24 2000 Return to top Nieto, Yolanda a telemarketing operator and a lifelong resident of El Paso, died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2000). She was 32 years old. Survivors include her sons, Cruz Brito II and Lorenzo Brito; her daughters, Crystal Brito and Janette Brito; four brothers and two sisters. 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 Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Quevedo, Carmen 82, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with prayer service at 1 p.m. Survivors include her husband, Edwardo Quevado Sr.; her daughter, Cecilia Quevedo; her sons, Eduardo Quevedo Jr., Ernesto Quevedo, and Edmundo Quevedo; eight grandchildren and two great-granchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Silva, Jose B. 55, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 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 10 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria M. Silva; his sons, Jose B. Silva, Jr., Victor Silva, Emmanuel Silva and Alex Silva; his daughters, Minerva Silva and Saria Silva; his sisters, Veronica Gallardo and Maria de Lourdes Gallardo; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mirna Patricia Silva. He was a Wal-Mart attendant and a longtime El Paso resident. Vasquez, Filemon F. 80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 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 3 p.m. Sunday in Hillcrest Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Magdalena Vasquez; his sons, Leo Vasquez and Filemon Vasquez Jr.; his daughters, Yolanda Candelario and Pilar Vasquez; his sisters; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Wilhela Boeck. He was a merchant marine and a resident of El Paso for 10 years. November 25 2000 Return to top Kroemer, Frances a retried supervisor for El Paso Independent School District, died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2000). She was 79 and a longtime El Pasoan. Survivors include her daughter, Ginger Thornton, and her sister, Ann McKee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred. The graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Cardenas, Enrique 71, of El Paso died Nov. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Santo Niņo De Atocha. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sister, Carmen Cardenas Valdez; 10 nephews; and one niece. He was a truck driver, an Army veteran and a lifelong El Pasoan. Fierro, Porfirio B. 91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Survivors include his sons, Porfirio G. Fierro and Raul Fierro; four brothers; two sisters; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was a brakeman for Southern Pacific Railroad and a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Groce, Luella M. 90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Gary R. Groce; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie S. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. McDonald, Derrell G. 62, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. The graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Emily; his sons, Kip McDonald and Robert McDonald; his daughters, Kim McDonald, Laura Miller and Bernice Ouchley; his mother, Carrie Bessy McDonald; four brothers; one sister; and three grandchildren. He was a retired Army sergeant first class, a service director for United Airlines and a lifelong El Pasoan. Montelongo Sr., Antonio A. 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Enriqueta R.; his sons, Antonio Montelongo Jr. and Alberto Montelongo; his daughters, Beatriz Contreras, Estela Vega, Enriqueta Montelongo and Marta Montelongo; two brothers; one sister; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was a meat cutter for Peyton Meat Co. and a longtime El Pasoan. Ortiz, Sofia C. 90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2000). All services will be in Alpine, Texas. Burial will be in Holy Angels Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Sofia O. Chavez, and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Silva, Janet M. 49, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. The graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Scott Silva and Tom Watson; her daughter, Sandra Silva Vallie; her mother, Betty Miller; one brother; two sisters; and one grandchild. She was a shuttle driver, airline dispatcher and longtime El Pasoan. November 26 2000 Return to top Flores, Jose A. a Vietnam War Army veteran and employee of the A.O. Smith Co., died Thursday (Nov. 23, 2000). He was 50 and a lifelong area resident. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Cervantes; his son, Joseph Flores; his parents, Sabino and Raymunda Flores; two brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary. Rosary will follow at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens, where the funeral Mass will be at noon Monday. Burial will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Walton Raymond Colbath, 74, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sun Valley Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, James A. Colbath; his daughters, Sally J. Smith and Yoko Catineau; two brothers; six sisters; and seven grandchildren. He was a retired Army sergeant first class, a World War II and Korean War Army veteran, and a longtime El Pasoan. Hernandez, Maria O. 94, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 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. Monday in La Purisima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Reynaldo Muņiz; her daughter, Mercedes Muņiz Gonzalez; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Ortiz, Samuel M. infant son of Isaias and Irene Ortiz, died Sunday (Nov. 19, 2000). The graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his parents; his brothers, Isaias A. Ortiz and Edgar O. Ortiz; and his sister, Mayra S. Ortiz. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home. Rodriguez, Guadalupe P. 93, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Villa Maria Home for the Aged, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the home. Survivors include her nephews, Raymond Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez, Ramon Cooper and Raymond Cooper; her niece, Lily O'Brian; and many nieces and nephews. She retired after many years in civil service and was a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Salas, Ernesto M. 58, of El Paso died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 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. Monday in St. Jude's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Danny A. Salas, Ernesto Salas Jr. and Luis A. Salas; his daughters, Maria C. Vasquez, Adriana Cabrera and Rosa I. Salas; two brothers; and seven grandchildren. He was a cook at a restaurant and a longtime El Pasoan. Turner, Lee Edward 23, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Monday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Leroy E. Turner and Ari Medina; his sister, Damaris Nicole Turner; his paternal grandmother, Hazel Turner; his maternal grandparents, Eusebio and Lydia Medina; and many other relatives. He was an active duty soldier in the Army, serving as a heavy wheel mechanic in Fort Hunter, Ga., and was a native El Pasoan. November 27 2000 Return to top Flores, Julia a nursing instructor, school nurse and counselor, died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000). She was a nursing instructor at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, and also worked as Eastwood High School's nurse and counselor. She was 77 and a longtime El Pasoan. Survivors include her husband, Nicholas Del Palacio; her son, Richard Lawrence Flores; her daughters, Mona Lisa Luna and Michelle L. Martinez; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild and one brother. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East, where the memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will take place at a later date. Best, Jay Cousins 72, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Evergreen East Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty; and his sisters, Dorothy Wood and Mary Ann French. He retired from El Paso Natural Gas Co. after 33 years. Best was a Navy veteran and a longtime El Pasoan. Betancourt, Petra 63, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral and burial are pending. Survivors include her husband, Eduardo; her sons, Rogelio Betancourt, Armando Betancourt and Sergio Betancourt; her daughters, Luisa R. Yamaguchi, Manuela S. Garcia, Evangelina Villarreal, Sandra Garcia and Bertha A. Aguirre; four brothers; one sister; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Claudio-Quiņones, Abelardo 73, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss Chapel No. 2. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Magaretha; his son, David J. Claudio; one brother; and two sisters. He retired from the Army and civil service, was a Vietnam War Army veteran and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902. Hernandez, Herminia G. 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Salvador Hernandez Jr.; her daughters, Alicia Comaduran, Bertha Carreon, Lydia West, Francis Del Toro and Norma Castaņeda; 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador G.; and her daughter, Maria Luisa Clark. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Payan, Alonzo T., 60, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 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. Tuesday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alicia J.; his sons, Luis Alberto Payan and Juan Alonzo Payan; two brothers; three sisters; and two grandchildren. He was a boat craftsman and a longtime El Pasoan. Quintanilla, Manuel 79, of El Paso died Thursday (Nov. 23, 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 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Socorro; his sons, Oscar Quintanilla, Jaime Quintanilla and Osvaldo Quintanilla; his daughters, Leticia Quintanilla, Blanca Estela Quintanilla and Zulema Soto; three brothers; one sister; and nine grandchildren. He was a plumber and a longtime El Pasoan. November 28 2000 Return to top Quesnay Sr., Harold L. du the founder of Du Motion Audio-Visual & Video Inc., died Thursday (Nov. 23, 2000). He founded the local business in 1950 and was an Army veteran. He was 75 and an El Paso resident since 1949. Survivors include his wife, Elia Najera du Quesnay; his sons, Michael L. du Quesnay, Harold L. du Quesnay Jr. and Leo L. du Quesnay; his daughter, Victoria du Quesnay Cooper; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Burket, Marvin Allan 66, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, where the funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Hildegard K.; his sons, Hans Burket and Gunter Burket; three brothers; one sister; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a Korean War and Vietnam War Army veteran with 22 years of service. He was a longtime El Pasoan. Bush Jr., Ashby G. 58, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca; his sons, Eric Bush and John P. Bush; his mother, Leta Bush; one brother; and four grandchildren. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 40 years and was a longtime El Pasoan. Chittick, Vess A. 85, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000). There will be a private burial. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; and his sons, Michael Chittick and Christopher Chittick. He was a career soldier having served in the Army more than 20 years and was a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Correa, Manuel L. 61, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Trinty Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Elena; his son, Ricardo Manuel Correa; his daughters, Sonia Silva and Rosa Fernandez; two brothers; one grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was a retired truck driver for the city and a longtime El Pasoan. Gonzalez, Eduardo R. 50, of California, formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (Nov. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission, where the funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Anthony Gonzalez; his mother, Grace R. Gonzalez; one brother; one sister; and one stepbrother. He was preceded in death by his father, Longino Gonzalez. He was a member of the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo and a native El Pasoan. Gonzalez Sr., Eutimio M. "Blue" 75, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 26, 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 10 a.m. Thursday in San Jose Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Simona T.; his sons, Eutimio Gonzalez Jr., Antonio Gonzalez, Martin Rogelio Gonzalez and John Gonzalez; his daughters, Maria Valdiviezo, Petra J. Quiņones, Rosa Maria Rodriguez, Simona G. Rodriguez and Hilda Ann Gonzalez; five brothers; three sisters; 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was a retired truck driver and a lifelong El Pasoan. Hernandez, Herminia G. 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Salvador Hernandez Jr.; her daughters, Alicia Comaduran, Bertha Carreon, Lydia West, Frances Del Toro and Norma Castaņeda; 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador G.; and her daughter, Maria Luisa Clark. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Maese, Romelia 94, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Ramon Maese Jr. and Jesus M. Maese; her daughters, Consuelo M. Rodriguez, Maria Luisa M. Erivez and Mercedes M. Barraza; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Maese. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Martinez, Leonor 78, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Carmel Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons, Francisco Armendariz, Jose Luis Armendariz and Ismael Armendariz; her daughters, Angela Martinez, Cecilia Armendariz and Margarita Armendariz; 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Ordoņez, Raul 77, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 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. Wednesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rafaela; sons, Raul Ordoņez Jr., Victor Hugo Ordoņez, Rafael Ordoņez and Martin Ordoņez; his daughters, Cachita Maynez, Elizabeth Arias, Araceli Acosta and Melin Manzanares; two sisters; and 10 grandchildren. He was a custodian for Hacienda Heights Elementary School and a longtime El Pasoan. Phaup, Juanita P. 90, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Memory Gardens of the Valley, in Santa Teresa. She is survived by her sister, Ellen Wells; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene. She was a legal secretary for several local law firms until her retirement and a longtime El Pasoan. Santos, Francisco 38, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in the Socorro Mission, with rosary at 11:15 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at noon in the mission. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Irineo Santos, Servando Santos and Alfredo Santos; and his sisters, Andrea Hernandez and Felix Ayala. He was a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Stainbrook, Elmer C. 72, of El Paso died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000). The graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Elmer R. Stainbrook; his daughter, Pamela Tonelli; his stepsons, George Willis and Raul Willis; and one grandchild. He was an Army master sergeant and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Bailey Sr., Alfred H. 77, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Services will be held in Festus, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jeanne; his sons, Alfred Bailey, Eugene Bailey, Robert Bailey and William Bailey; his daughter, Fern Grunow; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He retired from Plate Glass Industries after 30 years of service, was a World War II veteran and a resident of El Paso for 14 years. Arrangements are by Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, Mo. November 29 2000 Return to top Flores, Epimenio M. a railroad worker, died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000). He was 92 and a resident of El Paso for 60 years. Survivors include his sons, Richard Flores; his daughters, Ruth F. Alvarado and Evangelina Olivas; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn T., and son, Tito Flores. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Del Carmen Funeral Home with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Acosta, Jose Trinidad 80, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Petra; his sons, Enrique Acosta and Inocente Acosta; his daughters, Leticia Acosta, Ernestina Varela, Tomasa Vargas and Gabriela Calleros; five brothers and three sisters; 26 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. He was a janitor and a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Dinallo, Michael A. 58, of Horizon City died Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Chapel service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-East Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anita "Chicky"; his daughters, Michele Doonan and Denise Wheatley; one sister, one brother and seven grandchildren. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for AGFA and a three-year resident of Horizon City. Herrera Sr., Fernando M. 86, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 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 10 a.m. Thursday in San Antonio Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Otilia; his sons, Fernando Herrera Jr., Ricardo Herrera, Teodoro Herrera, Mauricio Herrera, Eduardo Herrera and Ruben Herrera; his daughter, Norma Ysela Herrera; one sister; 25 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. He was a retired truck driver and an El Paso resident for 72 years. Huerta, Juana 81, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Eduvijes Alcantar; one brother and six sisters; 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Huerta; and her son, Fernando Flores. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Lueders, Melvin Leroy 81, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery-East Shelter. Survivors include his son, Walter Lueders; his daughters, Sharon Geckler and Melba Hughes; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was a construction foreman and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a Fabens resident since 1938. Funeral arrangements are by Hampton Valley Mortuary, Fabens. Maese, Romelia 94, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 26, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East. Survivors include her daughters, Consuelo M. Rodriguez, Maria Luisa M. Erivez and Mercedes M. Barraza; her sons, Ramon Maese Jr. and Jesus M. Maese; and several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Maese. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1958. Funeral arrangements are by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Torres, Maria Dolores 65, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her brothers, Joselino Torres, Juvencio Torres and Armando Martin; her sister, Romelia Reyes; several nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. November 30 2000 Return to top Hopper, Hortensia C. retired from civil service, died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000). She was a longtime resident of El Paso. Survivors include her son, Robert E. Hopper; her daughter, Nancy L. Baca; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss Cemetery. Cervantes, Alfonso 72, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 27, 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 his partner, Raquel Jimenez; his son, Alfonso Cervantes Jr.; his daughter, Martha Catalina Cervantes; one brother; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a self-employed mechanic and a 20-year El Paso resident. Clary, Danny L. 46, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ratana; his son, Jesse Clary; his daughter, Bobbie Jo Clary; one sister and three brothers. He was a sergeant major in the U.S. Army, from which he retired after 22 years, and was a longtime El Paso resident. Funeral arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Fleming, Ella Jean 61, formerly of El Paso, died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, where the funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Reagan Lumpton, Calvin Hayward, Marthell Arnsworth and Johnny Arns- worth; one brother; and three grandchildren. She was a food handler for Army and Air Force Exchange Service and was a resident of Los Angeles for the past five years. Gallardo, Zenaida 68, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 28, 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 p.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina Chapel of Remembrance. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Juan P. Gallegos and Nicolas Solis; her daughters, Isidra Marin, Flor Gallegos, Fidela Marin, Aracely Gallegos, Elizabeth Gallegos and Rosa Gallardo; 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Apolono Gallegos, and her parents, Nicolas and Panfila T. Gallardo. She was a homemaker and a 13-year El Paso resident. Martinez, Cipriano G. 45, of El Paso died Sunday (Nov. 26, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Maria Sandra; his son, Cipriano Elias Martinez; his daughter, Veronica Sonia Martinez; two brothers and one sister. He was a material handler for Department of Defense DRMO and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Martinez, Salvador 46, of Canutillo died Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Templo La Hermosa with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leticia; his sons, Alfredo Martinez, Salvador Martinez Jr., Gilberto Martinez and Martin Martinez; his daughter, Claudia Martinez; his father, Benjamin Martinez; two brothers and three sisters; and four grandchildren. He was a laborer and a resident of Canutillo for 18 years. Funeral arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Navarro, Rudy 51, of El Paso died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today in World Victory Center with prayer service at 6 p.m. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elvira; his son, Rudy Navarro Jr.; his stepson, Angel Miller; one brother and one sister; one step-grandson; two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cruz Raquel Navarro. He was employed in business development for Capital Active Funding and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Funeral arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Vasquez, Maria Esther 80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 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. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Victoria Vasquez; her brothers, Benjamin Vasquez, Frank Vasquez and Joe Vasquez; and her sisters, Manuela Vasquez, Margarita Vasquez, Francis Vasquez and Mary V. Graham. She was a lifelong El Paso resident. Goode, Vera M. 87, of Santa Barbara, Calif., died Thursday (Nov. 23, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Robert V. Goode and Richard W. Goode; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a charter member of Saguaro Chapter No. 48 of Order of the Eastern Star and was a longtime resident of Santa Barbara. Funeral arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.