El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, December 8-14, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ December 8 2000 Edgren, Wendel a retired assistant commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, died Wednesday (Dec. 6, 2000). He was 91 years old and spent 42 years in government service with the Indian Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service. He was a resident of El Paso since 1971. Survivors include his sons, Charles R. Edgren and Phillip Edgren, and his daughter, Eileen Edgren. He was preceded in death in 1999 by his wife of 66 years, Josephine Edgren. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery, Santa Teresa. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79923-3628. Arellanes, Estella 89, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 6, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa. Survivors include her sister, Celia Gutierrez; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was an elevator operator in Bassett Towers and a lifelong El Paso resident. Esparza, Jesus 46, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his brothers, Cruz Esparza and Juan Esparza; his sisters, Emma Barrios, Irma Esparza and Rosa Duran; and his father, Juan Esparza. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Lange, Donald D. 80, of Trinity, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Dec. 4, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sara Nell; his sons, Donald D. Lange Jr. and John Randolph Hagen; his daughters, Catherine Sue Sierra, Diane West, Blanche Stephens and Susan Elaine Brooks; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a retired flight operations agent for American Airlines, served in the U.S. Air Force and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Levesque, Marian E. 89, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 4, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, James Albert Levesque; and her daughters, Mary Anne Clark and Suzanne Aline McLerran. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Levesque, and her two sisters, Lois and Alice Schnase. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church Building Fund, 11800 Rojas, El Paso, TX 79927. Monges, John Roberto 75, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2000). Funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Socorro; his sons, Juan Antonio Monges and Carlos Monges; his daughters, Margarita Rivera, Marcela Monges and Bertha Chavez; one brother; two sisters; and five grandchildren. He was a truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a resident of El Paso for 50 years. Nichols, Linda Lou 54, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 6, 2000). Funeral will be private. Survivors include her husband, Charles; her daughters, Kelly Nichols Brooks, Misty Nichols Paulk and Brandy Nichols Kopecky; her sons, Charles Burt Nichols Jr. and Mark Allan Nichols; her father, John Gordon Knight; one sister; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Maxine Knight. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Arrangements by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Ochoa, Juana 100, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 6, 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 St. Pius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Samuel Herrera, Guillermo Ochoa, Salomon Ochoa and Salvador Ochoa; her daughters, Maria Luisa Martinez, Patricia Enriquez, Ester Madrid and Carolina Flores; 53 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Margrete Meraz and Alice Rix. She was a homemaker and an 80-year El Paso resident. O'Hara, Juanita Jaquez 83, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 1, 2000). Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Jane Seashock; one brother; one sister; two grandchildren; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was a seamstress at Hicks-Ponder Manufacturing and a longtime resident of El Paso. Orozco, Jose 76, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 5, 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 9 a.m. Saturday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Isaura R.; his sons, Jesus Orozco, Jose Orozco, Luciano Orozco, Leonel Orozco, Juan Orozco, J. Martin Orozco, Ruben Orozco, Julio Cesar Orozco and David Israel Orozco; his daughters, Concepcion Orozco, Martha Orozco, Inez Orozco, Isabel Orozco and Rosa Orozco; 34 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was a maintenance man for a law firm and was a 42-year El Paso resident. Puentes, Elvira A. 74, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with prayer service at 5 p.m. Burial will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Mauro; her son, Rodolfo Puentes; her daughters, Raquel Puentes, Ana Maria Puentes, Sylvia Puentes, Olivia Puentes and Soila Puentes; one brother; two sisters; 27 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Smith, Albert J. 94, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 6, 2000). Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Restlawn Memorial Park. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Norma; his son, Carl J. Smith; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great grandchildren. He was a cabdriver and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Yañez, Julia C. 92, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 6, 2000). Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 12:45 p.m. Funeral will be at 1:15 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2:45 p.m. in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her nephews, Guillermo Adame, Gilberto Adame and Servando Adame; and her nieces, Alicia Chairez, Yolanda Yañez and Bertha Yañez. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Hicks, Kathy Lou 48, of El Paso, died Monday (Dec. 4, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. in Bethany Christian Church, El Paso. Survivors include her mother, Nerlie Lee Tomlinson; her daughter, Justine; two sisters and one brother; three nieces and four nephews; and two great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Hicks, and younger sister, Barbara Garcia. She was a communications design technologist working in Baltimore and served in the U.S. Navy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woman's Shelter of El Paso. December 10 2000 Return to top Buck, William E. a retired district judge, died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). He was a senior judge in the 8th judicial district in Colorado. He was 92 and had moved to El Paso in 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Dorothy Troeltzsch and Mary Eleanor Beddo; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Pifer Buck. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today in White Acres Chapel. rrangements by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Barron, Jack C. 79, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). Graveside service will be Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with time pending. Survivors include his daughters, Sandra Zoe Greenberg and Kristen Parsons; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Zoe Barron. He was the former owner of Ajax Plumbing Co. and Casa Mobile Home Park. He also was a World War II Army veteran and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Asbury Methodist Church. Arrangements by Futrell Funeral Home. Bridge, Mary F. 73, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 20000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Bob Bridge; her sons, Dariell Daniell, Rick Daniell and Mike Bridge; her daughter, Kay Rosburg; one brother; six sisters; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Caro, Reynaldo 77, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha Caro; his daughter, Patricia Caro; one brother; and two sisters. He was a blocker for W.R. Weaver and Co., and a lifelong El Pasoan. Fernandez, Beatriz 80, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Luis Villaseñor, Jesus Villaseñor and Jorge Villaseñor; her daughters, Margarita Resendes, Gloria Villaseñor, Guillermina Davila, Lourdes Enriquez, Guadalupe Snyder and Laura Gonzalez; 26 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She worked for the University Housing Center at UTEP and was a longtime El Pasoan. Fierro Sr., Reynaldo 78, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan, with chapel service at 7 p.m. Survivors include his sons, Reynaldo Fierro Jr. and Bernie J. Fierro; his daughters, Mary Martinez and Elizabeth Heinlein; two brothers; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Trinidad M. Fierro. He was a retired sanitation engineer for the city, a World War II Army veteran and a lifelong El Pasoan. Hurt, Christine E. 55, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 4, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Other services will be held in Washington at a later date. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, John Hurt; her mother, Nancy Sergent; one brother; one sister; and two grandchildren. She was a retired registered nurse, a volunteer at Beaumont Army Medical Center, an Army veteran and an El Paso resident since 1966. Kaudaissy, Mary Gabriel 68, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000). Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with trisagion at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, John Kaudaissy; her son, John T. Kaudaissy; two brothers; one sister; and many nieces and nephews. She was a retired secretary for the El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Merrick, Ann B. 77, of Santa Teresa died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, where the memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday. There will be a private burial. Survivors include her husband, George C.; her sons, Clinton Merrick and Roger Lees Merrick; her daughter, Charlotte Ann Merrick; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her grandson, George Merrick III. She was an artist, a homemaker and a longtime Santa Teresa resident. Soto, Margarita Avalos 75, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 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 10 a.m. Tuesday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose Ramon Soto; her sons, Ramon Soto Jr. and Ruben Soto; her daughters, Bertha Galovich, Aurora Avedician, Yolanda Gongaware, Sandy Rubi and Yvonne Alawneh; three brothers; one sister; 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Sykes, Margaret Elizabeth 84, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, where the funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Daisie Magill and Cheryl Netzer; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Sykes Jr. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident for 46 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association of El Paso, 233 N. Mesa Hills Dr., El Paso, TX 79901. Vasquez, Josefina D. 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 3, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Church. There will be a private burial. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a farmer and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Zollicoffer, Raymond 72, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, where the prayer service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Kevin Orgain; his sisters, Margorie Strait, Mary Brown, Gloria Williams, Myrtle Cooper, Lonjiel Howard, Constance Harmon and Rhonda Williams; and many nieces and nephews. He was a facility manager for El Paso National Bank and a lifelong El Pasoan. December 11 2000 Return to top Gutierrez, Carlos H. a retired dairy owner and Navy veteran, died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). He was 66 and a longtime El Pasoan. Survivors include his wife, Victoria; his sons, Carlos Gutierrez Jr., Jose Antonio Gutierrez and John Charles Gutierrez; his daughters, Rossanna Narvaez Gutierrez, Victoria Sharon Gutierrez and Melany Mary Gutierrez; his mother, Estella B. Gutierrez; one brother; three sisters; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 1 p.m. Scripture service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. There will be a private burial. Brean, Hannah S. 83, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Graveside service will be Tuesday in B'Nai Zion Cemetery with time pending. Survivors include her son, Marc Brean; her daughter, Linda Pauk; two sisters; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Brean. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident since 1975. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Duran, Robert 78, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, where the funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Emilia Duran; his sons, Robert Duran, Sergio Duran and Jorge Duran; his daughters, Elena Duran, Erica Duran, Carmen Duran, Amy Duran and Bertha Duran; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a horse groomer at Sunland Park Racetrack and an El Paso resident since 1969. Estrada, Ignacio 70, of Galveston, formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. He is survived by his sisters, Loretto Gonzalez, Victoria Del Palacio and Maria De Jesus Gamboa; and many nieces and nephews. He was retired and a longtime resident of Galveston. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Palmer, Joanne 72, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Palmer and Thais Lerner. She was a state social worker for more than 20 years and a 44-year resident of El Paso. Trudeau, Fred W. 72, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Resler, with rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; his sons, William Trudeau, Gerald "Jerry" Trudeau, Harry "Butch" Inman and Don Inman; his daughters, Sandra Trudeau Mendez, Roseann Sharp and Teresa Nanette "Nan" Lewis; one sister; 23 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a retired engineer for El Paso Natural Gas, an Air Force and World War II veteran, and a resident of El Paso since 1946. Vasquez, Zulema C. 33, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Antonio and Zulema Vasquez; her brothers, Raymundo Vasquez, Eduardo Vasquez, Gerardo Vasquez and George Vasquez; her sisters, Blanca Peña and Lydia Chavez; her stepbrothers, Antonio Vasquez Jr., David Vasquez, Fernando Vasquez and Enrique Vasquez; and her stepsister, Eva Hernandez. She was a senior meter reader for El Paso Electric Co. since 1994 and a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Villaneuve, Marie Antoniette 79, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. There will be a private burial. Survivors include her daughter, Penny C. Hardesty; her sister, Patricia Buvens; three step-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was retired bookkeeper and an El Paso resident since 1953. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of El Paso, 2211 E. Missouri Ave., El Paso, TX 79903. Williams, Eva R. 72, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Raphael Williams Jr. and Alfredo Williams; her daughters, Lucy Williams and Eva Williams; one brother; one sister; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raffael J. Williams. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident for 48 years. December 12 2000 Return to top Sivak, John a World War II Army veteran, died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Sivak retired after serving 30 years in the Army and being a part of the invasion forces at Normandy during the war. He was awarded many medals for his service, including two Purple Hearts. He was 81 and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Josette Sivak; his daughters, Nancy Segapeli, Diana Knight and Francine Sivak; two sisters; and six grandchildren. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Bliss Bowling Center Youth League, Carter Road, Building 2949, Fort Bliss, TX 79916. Astin, James L. 66, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 1, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today in the Rescue Mission of El Paso, with prayer service at 2 p.m. Graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. in Desert View Cemetery. He is survived by many friends at Rescue Mission of El Paso. He was a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Barrera, Maria Noriega 80, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). A memorial rosary will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Blessed Sacrament Church, followed by a Memorial Mass. Survivors include her husband, Catarino M. Barrera; her sons, Catarino Barrera and Eusebio J. Barrera; her daughters, Margarita Velez, Angie Ortega and Mary Helen May; one sister; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Barron, Jack C. 79, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Sandra Zoe Greenberg and Kristen Parsons; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Zoe Barron. He was the former owner of Ajax Plumbing Co. and Casa Mobile Home Park. He also was a World War II Army veteran and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Asbury Methodist Church. Arrangements by Futrell Funeral Home. Benitez, Oscar 78, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. The graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Socorro R. Benitez; his sons, Oscar Benitez Jr., Richard R. Benitez and Art A. Benitez; his daughter, Laura Ann Benitez Ottley; three brothers; three sisters; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a retired automobile salesman and a lifelong El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Child Care Center of El Paso, 2100 N. Stevens, El Paso, TX 79930. Clayton, Geraldine W. 82, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). The graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Walter H. Clayton Jr.; her son, Michael John Clayton; her daughter, Patricia Jane Gilbert; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren. She worked in real estate, was a Navy veteran and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Fuqua, Zanella L. 80, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, where the chapel service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen Burton; one brother; one sister; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, La Rue Fuqua. She was a schoolteacher and a longtime El Pasoan. Gomez, Ana R. 101, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Miguel Angel Ochoterena; and many other relatives. She was a seamstress at the Popular Dry Goods and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Griffing, Helen M. 79, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jere Griffing, Mike Griffing and Terry Griffing; her daughter, Helen Frances Norman; one sister; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a florist at Carter's Flower Shop and a lifelong El Pasoan. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Herr, Helen "Coco" 89, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000). The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her granddaughter, Carol Diane Ferraro; and her grandson, Steve Cadwalader. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Herr; and her daughter, Pegi Cadwalader. She was a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or the Animal Rescue League of El Paso. Arrangements are by Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Hilbrand, Lina Kay 64, of Hubbard, Texas, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Dec. 4, 2000). A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today in Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Merlin Frederick; her daughters Elizabeth Melinda Green, Kay Charlotte Owens and Susie Grace Cabrera; her sons, Fred Charles Hilbrand and Merlin Lee Hilbrand; one sister; and 13 grandchildren. She was a teachers' aide for Ysleta public schools for 17 years and a longtime El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or First United Methodist Church of Hubbard. Jones, Dorothy Guynes 70, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Clement's McKee Chapel. There will be a private burial. Survivors include her sons, Morgan Broadus and Dean Jones; three sisters; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Jones. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to the International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana, El Paso, TX 79902. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Joyce, Mary Hilma 86, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Futrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Loraine, Texas. She is survived by many friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Barry Joyce. She was a teacher for the El Paso Independent School District, worked with the American Red Cross and was a longtime El Pasoan. Leming, Robert 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home-Central, where the funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lavona; his son, Tom Leming; his daughters, Mary Crane and Marjorie Kalishman; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She retired from McDonnell Douglas after 30 years of service and was a longtime El Pasoan. Long, Roy E. 81, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). No services are planned. Survivors include his wife, Norma Long; his twin brother, Ralph Long; his sister, Arlis Long Paul; and many nieces and nephews. He was the owner of Long Screen Service, was a Merchant Marine and a longtime El Pasoan. Palmer, Joanne 72, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Palmer and Thais Lerner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe M. Palmer. She was a state social worker for 27 years, a school physical education teacher, a track coach and a 44-year resident of El Paso. Prospero, Ana 79, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 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 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jaime Prospero, Victor Barron, Jose Barron and Leonardo Barron; her daughters, Ana Liliana Moreno, Alma Rosa, Angelica Barron and Alvina Barron; and one sister. She was a farmer, a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Rivas, Benjamin 65, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 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 9 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dora; his son, Juan Rivas; his daughter, Guadalupe Ibarra; one sister; and four grandchildren. He was a laborer in construction and a longtime El Pasoan. Serrano, Roberto 60, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Templo Apostolico. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elisa; his son, Roberto Serrano Jr.; and his daughter, Elisa Serrano. He was a construction worker and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Del Carmen Funeral Home. December 13 2000 Return to top Euseppi, Ned Paul founding president and chief executive officer of Capital Savings Bank, died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). He was 49 years old and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survivors include his wife, Kathy; his sons, Paul Euseppi and Jonathan Euseppi; his daughter, Julie Euseppi; two brothers; and three sisters. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West with rosary at 7 p.m. Scripture service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Insights El Paso Science Museum, 505 N. Santa Fe St., El Paso, TX 79901. Culpepper, Nelda Faye 69, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Dwite Scott Culpepper; her daughter, Jamey Nell; one brother; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby James. She was a homemaker, secretary to the pastor at Apollo Heights Baptist Church and a former resident of Bridgeport, Texas. Gentry, Gary 62, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be at Fort Bliss. Survivors include his wife, Unpon. He was a retired Army master sergeant, having served 17 years including a stint during the Vietnam Era, and received many medals and citations. He was an El Paso resident for more than 20 years. Gillett Jr., Sam B. 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Collinsworth Gillett; his son, Ron E. Gillett; his daughter, Marjorie Gillett Kelley; and four grandchildren. He was a business owner, a farmer in Canutillo, and the founder of both Dos Lagos Golf Course in Anthony, N.M, and Old El Paso Food Products. He was also an executive director of the Southwestern Livestock Show and Rodeo for 25 years and served on the Canutillo school board and El Paso Chamber of Commerce board of directors. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity or the Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa, No. 9, El Paso, TX 79902. Granados, Saul Omar 72, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Omar Manuel Granados, Edmundo Granados, Saul Granados and David Ramirez; his daughters, Susanna Rojas, Yolanda Granados, Miriam Gomez, Hermelinda Jacquez, Trinidad Soto and Ysaura Villa; one brother; four sisters; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was a maintenance man for the El Paso Independent School District and a 72-year El Paso resident. Holguin, Arturo Jose 55, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 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 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Rosario R.; his sons, Arturo Diego Holguin and Adam Lorenzo Holguin; two sisters; and one grandchild. He was a claims adjuster for Custard Insurance Agency and a lifelong El Paso resident. Holguin, Ramon 65, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at Fort Bliss. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; his son, Ray Holguin; his daughters, Lisa Holguin and Nancy Young; one brother; one sister; and two grandchildren. He was in fuel and lube sales and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Lopez, Graciela 47, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Alfonso Alejandro Lopez; two brothers and four sisters; her parents, Alfonso and Maria A. Lopez; several nieces and nephews. She was a nursing assistant and a 45-year El Paso resident. Martinez, Engracia Llorente 74, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Francisco Martinez, Jose Martinez and Antonio Martinez; her daughter, Olivia Barnes; one brother; and five sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel. She was a retired housekeeper for Motel 6 and a longtime resident of El Paso. Mendez, Eugenio A. 81, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in St. Pius X Church with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius Catholic Church. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, David Mendez; his daughter, Gina Rodriguez; four sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a shipping supervisor for W.R. Weaver Co. and a lifelong El Paso resident. Mendoza, Mike 86, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his son, Mike Mendoza Jr.; two brothers; one sister; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Manuela G., and his daughter, Laura M. Mendoza. He owned Mendoza Roofing and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Merrick, Ann B. 77, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 8, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-West Chapel. Burial will be at a later date. Survivors include her husband, George C.; her sons, Clinton Merrick and Roger Lees Merrick; her daughter, Charlotte Ann Merrick; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was an artist and a resident of Santa Teresa since 1980. Perez, Maria Reyes 82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-West with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-West. Survivors include her son, Jose Perez; her daughter, Margarita P. Solis; one brother; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolfo and Caritina Reyes; and her husband, Justo. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Ramsey, Paul Andrew 38, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Susana A.; his sons, Paul John Michael Ramsey and Alan James Ramsey; his father, Robert Amable; four brothers; one sister; and his maternal grandparents, Virgil M. Shinn and Eula B. Shinn. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eula A. Shinn Ramsey. He was an El Paso firefighter and a resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 300 Riverside Drive, El Paso, TX 79915. Smith, Dorothy Jean 75, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Survivors include her brothers, James E. Smith and Dan Smith, and her sister, Annie L. Smith. She was a cafeteria specialist and a substitute teacher for the Ysleta and El Paso school districts and a 50-year El Paso resident. Lopez, Graciela 47, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000 Vargas, Armando V. 80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, George A. Vargas and Horacio Vargas; his daughters, Elsie V. Hernandez, Ana Delia Montoya, Teresa Irene V. Escobar and Gloria V. Cowley; two brothers; three sisters; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He was a truck driver for Peyton Packing Co. and a cabdriver for Checker Cab Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ana Delia R. Vargas, and his son, Juan Armando Vargas. Vasquez, Josefina D. 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 3, 2000). Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a farmer and a longtime resident of El Paso. Whiteman, Gilbert Leon 49, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Carmen Marie; his daughters, Erika Sursely and Rachel Sursely; two brothers; two sisters; his mother, Angela Whiteman. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond H. Whiteman. He was a graphic design artist for Handgards Manufacturing Co. and a lifelong resident of El Paso. December 14 2000 Return to top Toscano, Mario Armando a mechanical technician, died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). He was 45 years old, served in the U.S. Army, and was a 37-year El Paso resident. Survivors include his daughter, Mabel A. Toscano; his brothers, David L. Toscano and Martin O. Toscano; his sisters, Adriana Peralta, Gloria Toscano, Martha Lilia Harris and Sandra L. Stewart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cipriano and Maria de la Luz V. Gutierrez. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in San Pablo Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Barajas, Guillermo O. 71, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000). A funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Aida L.; his sons, Guillermo Barajas Jr., Ramon Barajas and Moses Barajas; his stepsons, Francisco Muñoz and Javier Alvarez; his daughters, Lillian Barajas and Terebessy and Teresa Bell; one brother; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a civil service forklift operator, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a lifelong El Paso resident. Enriquez, Juanita 86, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 11, 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 9:15 a.m. Friday in Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Arthur Enriquez, John Enriquez, Albert Enriquez and Ricardo Enriquez; her daughter, Gloria Jean Kraft; one sister; and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio. She had worked for the El Paso City-County Health Unit for 35 years and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Granados, Estanislao 85, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 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 noon Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Esperanza; his sons, Eduardo Granados and Raul Granados; his daughters, Leticia Arenivar and Olga Granados; three brothers; three sisters; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a laborer for the El Paso Water Utilities, a U.S. Army veteran and a lifelong El Paso resident. Martinez, Engracia Llorente 74, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 11, 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. Friday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Francisco Martinez, Jose Martinez and Antonio Martinez; her daughter, Olivia Barnes; one brother; five sisters; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel. She was a retired housekeeper for Motel 6 and a longtime resident of El Paso. Lujan, Maria 62, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 11, 2000). A funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in Funeraria Jardin in Juárez. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her sons, Ramon Frayre, Aaron Frayre, Jose M. Lujan, Hugo Adrian Lujan and Fernando Lujan; her daughters, Patricia Diaz and Guillermina Alvarez; two sisters; one brother; and 12 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home. Payan, Florencio G. 77, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elisa V.; his son, Andres Payan; two brothers; and three grandchildren. He was a service station owner and a longtime El Paso resident. Perez, Israel H. 75, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his sons, Juan Perez and Humberto Perez; his daughters, Ramona Mata, Rosa Perez and Sylvia Perez; one brother; three sisters; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Israel Perez. He was a retired painter and a resident of El Paso since 1978. Seymour, Bennie Lafayette 77, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000). A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include his wife, Julieta; several relatives; and friends. He was a truck driver and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Smith, Dorothy Jean 75, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Survivors include her brothers, James E. Smith and Dan Smith, and her sister, Annie L. Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Francis and Mary Jane Smith. She was a cafeteria specialist and substitute teacher for the Ysleta and El Paso Independent School Districts. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-West. Trujillo, Hector D. 58, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home Chapel with rosary at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Celia V.; his sons, Ramon Trujillo, Eric Trujillo, John Trujillo and Carlos Trujillo; and his daughter, Monica Trujillo. He was a beltman for Asarco and a lifelong El Paso resident. White, Jessie Pauline 93, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 9, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will be private in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Phillip White; four grandsons; and one granddaughter. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso for more than 47 years.