El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, December 15-22, 2000 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ December 15 2000 Cowan Sr., Sidney Walker a former owner of the Texaco distributorship in Sierra Blanca, died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). He owned filling stations in Dell City and Van Horn, as well as Service Butane Co. in Sierra Blanca and Van Horn, and was a rancher in Hudspeth County. He was 89 and a lifelong resident of Hudspeth County. Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Bean Cowan; his sons, Sidney Walker Cowan Jr., Douglas Bean Cowan and John A. Cowan; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in United Methodist Church, Sierra Blanca. Burial will be at Sierra Blanca Cemetery. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home-East. Forbis, James A. of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Virginia R.; his sons, Ronald L. Forbis and Donald J. Forbis; one sister; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Katherine Marie Eliasen, and his brother, Eldon Forbis. He worked as a safety engineer with El Paso Electric Co. for 42 years and had been a resident of El Paso since 1938. Martinez, Hector O. 46, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home with prayer service at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Isabel; his sons, Hector Martinez Jr., Daniel Martinez and Isaac G. Martinez; his daughter, Monica Soria; four brothers; three sisters; and 11 grandchildren. He was a groundskeeper for the University of Texas at El Paso and a lifelong El Paso resident. Miranda, Maria L. 66, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Adolfo; her son, Adolfo R. Miranda; four brothers and one sister. She was a homemaker and a El Paso resident for 32 years. Misquez, Santiago "Jimmy" S. 67, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 4, 2000). A funeral has taken place. Survivors include his daughters, Yvonne M. Salcido, Virginia Misquez, Margarita M. Cortez and Yolanda Misquez; his sons, Jimmy Misquez Jr., Hubert George Misquez; two brothers; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances R. Misquez. He was an electrical technician at Industrial Motor and Control and a U.S. Army veteran. He was an El Paso resident for 36 years. Arrangements were made by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Villegas, David 37, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 8 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Salvador Villegas; his mother, Arcenia Archuleta; five brothers and four sisters. He was a self-employed contractor and a longtime resident of El Paso. Hawkins, Randall Guy 37, of Dale, Ill., died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, Ill. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Harre Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cartwright Cemetery, McLeansboro. Survivors include his wife, Lourdes; his sons, Justin Hawkins and Tristan Edward Hawkins; his mother, Marilyn Sue Hawkins; his sister, Deborah; his grandfather, Howard Taylor; one uncle and aunt; two nieces, four nephews and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Edward Hawkins; and his maternal grandmother, Margaret Dungy Taylor. He was a police officer in El Paso for 14 years. December 16 2000 Return to top Howard, David F. a service market leader for Lucent Technologies and Avaya, died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). He was 46 and an El Paso resident for 10 years. Survivors include his parents, Dione and Marion Howard; his brothers, Dione Michael Howard and William T. Howard; his sisters, Mary Ellen McGregor and Geralyn DePinto; and many nieces and nephews. All services will take place in Austin. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Connell, Richard Lee 77, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). No services are planned. He is survived by his friend, Johnnie Milligan. He was a pianist and a resident of El Paso for 20 years. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Diaz, Angel Joshua infant son of Virginia Yvonne Diaz, died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000). Graveside service will be at noon today in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. He is survived by his mother and many other relatives. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Dominguez, Francisco 79, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with rosary at 6 p.m. Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Julieta; his sons, Albert Dominguez, Caesar Dominguez, Oscar Dominguez, Jose Luis Dominguez and Enrique Dominguez; his daughters, Sandra Tovar and Sonia Gutierrez; one brother; one sister; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver and a longtime El Pasoan. Palmer, Gizella V. 75, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Monday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Earl H. Palmer Jr., and her brothers, Julius Vajdics and Joseph Vajdics. She was a clerk with civil service and a longtime El Pasoan. Soto, Magdaleno 88, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Church. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Guillermo Soto, Gilberto Soto, Magdaleno Soto Jr., Salvador Soto and Jesus Soto; his daughters, Rosa Rodriguez, Cecilia Hernandez, Veronica Meza, Angelina Soto, Margarita Soto and Bertha Soto; two brothers; 32 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria C. Soto, and a son, Ramon Soto. He was a custodian and a longtime El Pasoan. December 17 2000 Return to top Alloway, Shirley Dean a retired teacher, died Wednesday (Dec. 13, 2000). She taught for the El Paso Independent School District and retired after 33 years. She was 70 and a longtime El Pasoan. Survivors include her husband, Dale Alloway; her sons, David Alloway, Daniel Alloway and Stephen Alloway; two brothers and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Adams, Alma Mae 94, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Fred Adams; her daughter, Arlina Patterson; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Adams; her son, Luther Mullen; and her daughter, Vinnie Walker. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Carter, William L. 71, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sisters, Kay Carter Hatfield and Lynn Carter Martin; six nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. He worked for Credit Bureau of El Paso Inc., was a decorated Korean War Army veteran and a lifelong El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association of El Paso, 1921 E. Yandell, El Paso, TX 79903. Garcia, Celia 87, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). A memorial service will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in El Paso Mission Funeral Home. She is survived by her brother, Elias Garcia; and two nieces. She was a homemaker and lifelong El Paso resident. Gonzalez, Jose Ramon 49, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Eloy Gonzalez; his mother, Margarita Castro Gonzalez; one brother and one sister. He was a traffic controller for the city, a Marine Corps veteran and a longtime El Pasoan. Harvey, Stacy infant son of Cameron Stacy and Marisela Harvey, died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-West. Graveside service will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his parents; his brothers, Cameron Rey and Brian Allen; and his sisters, Evelyn Samantha and Catherine Ashley. Jimmie, Louis Anthony 86, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Burial will be in Woodridge Cemetery in Carry, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jimmie; his daughters, Ireta Michaels, Anna Daproza and Joan Yasher; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carmella Sekulic. He was a mechanic and a longtime El Pasoan. Lark, Kylah C'mone infant daughter of Andrew and Barbara Lark, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). No services are planned. Burial was in Senatobia, Miss. She is survived by her parents; and her sister, Courtney Nichole Lark. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Lopez, Rodolfo 72, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 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 noon Monday in Our lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julia Cardenas Lopez; his son, Rogelio Lopez; his daughters, Yolanda Garza and Leticia Morales; two brothers; five sisters; and four grandchildren. He was a retired construction worker and a longtime El Pasoan. Macias, Johnny Santos infant son of Jose Juan and Rosa A. Macias, died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and many other relatives. Arrangements are by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Pimentel, Porfirio 49, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ernestina Garay; his sons, Cesar Pimentel, Porfirio Pimentel Jr., Salvador Pimentel and Ernesto Pimentel; his daughter, Patricia Pimentel; four brothers; five sisters; and three grandchildren. He was a lifelong El Pasoan. Sacco, Stefano D. "Tata" 99, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Nazareth Hall, where the Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. Survivors include his wife, Rosaura Sacco; his daughters, Christina S. Perez and Danielle Lemus; and one great-grandchild. He was a retired restaurant owner and lived in El Paso for 80 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Shelley, Aubrey E. 83, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss national Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Felix; two brothers; two sisters; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Patricia Shelley. He was a teacher, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Seniors Fund. Solis, Mark 36, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Mark Anthony Solis and Gregory Andrew Solis; his daughter, Ruby Ann Solis; his parents, Gregorio and Aurora Solis; two brothers and two sisters. He was a self-employed mechanic and a lifelong El Pasoan. Vasquez, Natalia 79, of Anthony, Texas, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Anthony Catholic Church, in Anthony. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Eutimio Vasquez and Hector Vasquez; her daughters, Herlinda Vigerust, Enriqueta Quesada, Eva Alvidrez and Emily Garcia; one brother; three sisters; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcelo Vasquez; and her son, Ernesto Vasquez. She was a homemaker and a longtime Anthony resident. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-West. McGuire, Charles Edgar 65, of El Paso, formerly of Los Angeles and Odessa, Texas, died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home in Odessa. Survivors include his son, Robert Andrade; his sister, Patti Witt; and many nieces and nephews. He retired as the vice president of Allright Parking in Los Angeles and lived in El Paso for nine years after his retirement. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. December 18 2000 Return to top Sevier, Stella Lee Fortenberry a retired Ysleta Independent School District teacher and tutor at Eastwood Christian Academy, died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000). She retired after 52 years of teaching. She had been named Ysleta Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Teacher of El Paso and the El Paso Political Caucus' Woman of the Year, and was inducted into the Retired Teachers Hall of Fame. She was 82 had lived in El Paso since 1939. Survivors include her son, Lonnie Sevier; her daughter, Carolyn Sevier Smith; four sisters; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sevier; and her son, Leroy Sevier. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Funeral Home-East. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Montwood Church of Christ. Burial will be in West Park Cemetery in Hereford, Texas. Andrews, Hattie Mae 82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be at noon Tuesday in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Paul R. Johnson, Frank L. Johnson, Fredrick E. Johnson, Henry L. Wynn Jr. and Luis L. Andrews Jr.; her daughter, Andrea L. Andrews; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Andrews. She was a retired employee of Southwestern Bell and a longtime El Pasoan. Armendariz, Isidra 79, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Dolores Armendariz; her sons, Luz Armendariz, Paz Armendariz, Joe Armendariz, Robert Armendariz and Juan Armendariz; her daughter, Lori Ann Armendariz; one brother; 15 sisters; 24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Cecilia Armendariz and Emma Armendariz. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Bell, Gerald Eugene 78, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Blanca Estela Bell; his sons, Steve Bell, Charles Wist, John Wist and Tomas Garza; his daughters, Susan Bell, Linda Bell, Norma Garza, Nora Garza, and Maria Garza; one brother; two sisters; and many grandchildren. He was a mechanic, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a longtime El Pasoan. Daugherty, William "Pat" 90, of El Paso and formerly of Van Horn, died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, where the funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Stanley G. Daugherty; his daughter, Sandra L. O'Donnell; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth. He was a retired telegraph operator for the Texas & Pacific Railroad after 48 years and had lived in El Paso for 39 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso or Grace United Methodist Church. Melendez, George Antonio 67, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in San Jose Mission; time of service is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Martha Melendez; his sons, Jorge Antonio Melendez and Daniel Melendez; his daughter, Elsa Castro; one brother; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and was a lifelong El Pasoan. Peters, Hazel Frances of El Paso and formerly of Longview, Texas, died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, and rosary will follow at 6:30 p.m., in St. Luke's Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, John Peters; her nephews, Steve Peters and James Peters; and her nieces, Susan Kelley, Betty Jean Quarles and Elsie Hansen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Francis Peters. She was a retired secretary at Beaumont Army Medical Center and a longtime El Pasoan. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Resler. Valenzuela, Armando N. 75, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Armando Valenzuela Jr. and Roberto Valenzuela; his daughters, Magdalena Estrada, Lilia Maldonado and Vickie Ortiz; one brother; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by is wife, Maria Z. Valenzuela. He was a retired operator for El Paso Water Utilities and a lifelong El Pasoan. December 19 2000 Return to top Reyes, Salvador C. an employee of the El Paso Independent School District and a World War II Army veteran, died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000). He worked in the EPISD transportation department. He was 76 and a longtime El Pasoan. Survivors include his sons, Salvador Reyes Jr. and David Reyes; his daughters, Claudia Reyes, Carolina Martinez, Alma Armendariz and Linda Potts; one brother; two sisters; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7:45 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday in San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Acosta, Heriberto 80, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alicia Garcia; his son, Martin Acosta; and his daughters, Amelia Acosta and Alejandra Acosta. He was a construction worker and a longtime El Pasoan. Eilert, Wilhelmine M. 81, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Johnnie F. Eilert; and her son, Johnnie F. Eilert Jr. She was a homemaker, a Red Cross volunteer at Beaumont Army Medical Center and a longtime El Pasoan. Hand, Anna Mae 54, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alvin Lee Hand; her sons, Channon Barbee, Bobby Barbee and Michael McDaniel; one brother; one sister; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Holzenthaler, Naomi 94, of El Paso died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000). Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. today in St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Iselin, N.J. She is survived by her sons, John Holzenthaler and Lawrence Holzenthaler; and four grandchildren. She was a secretary for a chemical company and a longtime El Pasoan. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Building Fund. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Lark, Kylah C'mone infant daughter of Andrew and Barbara Lark, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). Services will take place in Senatobia, Miss. She is survived by her parents; and her sister, Courtney Nichole Lark. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Aurora Medina Mathews, 88, of Herndon, Va., formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Dec. 11, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, where the funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Harry R. Mathews and Norris Davis; her daughters, Elizabeth Davis, Margaux Mathews, Mary Mathews and Gloria Mathews; one brother; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Mathews; and her grandson, Michael Mathews. She was retired and lived in El Paso for 80 years. Mendez, Maria Magdalena 54, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hampton Valley Mortuary, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the mortuary. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Carlos Mendez; her sons, Carlos R. Mendez and Isaac L. Mendez; her daughters, Maria Magdalena McGee, Patricia Mendez, Lourdes L. Mendez, Claudette Chapman and Gale L. Mendez; her father, Rafael Herrera; three brothers; four sisters; and 10 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime area resident. Ramos, Irma Valles 38, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 13, 2000). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home, with prayer services at 11 a.m. Graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. in McGill Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose Belmar, Isael Belmar and Isaac Belmar; her daughters, Griselda Belmar and Amber Melendez; her mother, Ofelia Ramos; and seven brothers. She was a cook and a longtime El Pasoan. Trevizo, Albina 66, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Guadalupe Trevizo; her sons, Jose Trevizo and Juan Trevizo; her daughters, Leticia Trevizo Rodriguez, Guadalupe Trevizo, Lilia Trevizo Berumen, Patricia Trevizo Escobar and Josefina Trevizo Arieola; three brothers; three sisters; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Pasoan. Redelfs, John W. "Jack" 79, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Palo Alto, Calif. and El Paso, died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). All services will take place in Orlando. He is survived by eight children and his companion, Wendy. He was preceded in death by a son. He was an anesthesiologist, having worked at Providence Memorial Hospital, Hotel Dieu and Southwestern General Hospital. He lived in El Paso from 1950 to 1966. Arrangements are by Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home in Orlando. December 20 2000 Return to top Brant, Rogene Hare "Jean" a retired trust officer for El Paso National Bank, died Sunday (Dec. 17, 2000). She was a member of the Historical Society. She was 89 and a resident of El Paso since 1947. Survivors include her daughter, Susan B. Cole; her granddaughters, Margaret D. Morris and Barbara D. Hoggan; four great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; two nieces; and one nephew. Memorial service will be at a later date. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Avila, Jose Francisco 45, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 16, 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. Thursday in Our Lady of the Valley Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Josefina H. Avila; his daughter, Erika Avila; his parents, Facundo and Ernestina Avila; three brothers; and three sisters. He was in quality control for the Toro Co. and served in the Navy. He was an El Paso resident for five years. Barron, Rosa Antonia 59, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 19, 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 11 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of the Valley Church. Survivors include her husband, Alfredo Barron; her sons, Jose Manuel Barron, Ruben Contreras Barron, Alfredo Barron Jr., and Raul Contreras Barron; her daughter, Patricia Hernandez; one brother; one sister; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a sewing machine operator for Border Apparel and an El Paso resident since 1970. Forester, Margaret 83, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000). Graveside service will be today in Woodlawn Cemetery in Houston. A memorial will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 30 in University Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Coleman, Rosemary Combs and Susan Brouchle; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Forester. She was retired from the Houston Independent School District. House, Stella L. 51, of El Paso died Friday (Dec. 15, 2000). Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Community Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Linton House Jr.; her daughters, Janeva Louise House and Natasha K. House Taylor; two brothers; one sister; and two grandchildren. She was a certified nurse assistant for Home Health Care for Vising Nurse Association and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Krivacek, Jessie Coetta "Connie" 80, of El Paso died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Edward Howard Protzel; her daughters, Jerre Ann Crowell and Tina Coetta Mattison; one brother; one sister; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and many more relatives. She was a retired civil service employee after 40 years of service. She was a resident of El Paso for 44 years. Memorial contributions may be made to National Cancer Institute or to Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79923. Mendez, Maria Magdalena 54, of Fabens died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary, Fabens, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hampton Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Carlos Mendez; her sons, Carlos R. Mendez and Isaac L. Mendez; her daughters, Maria Magdalena McGee, Patricia Mendez, Lourdes L. Mendez, Claudette Chapman and Gale L. Mendez; her father, Rafael Herrera; three brothers and four sisters; and 10 grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime area resident. Peters, Hazel Frances of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000). Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her son, John Peters; two nephews; and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Francis Peters. She was a retired secretary at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-West. Thurston, Donnie J. 75, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000). There will be no local services. Survivors include her son, Roy D. Thurston; her mother, Flora Hurd; and her sister, Betty Jo Furhman. She was a bookkeeper and a longtime resident of El Paso. Funeral arrangements are by Mount Franklin Funeral Home. Waala, Larry Scott 39, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in Faith Assembly of God. Burial will be private. Survivors include his brother, Michael H. Waala, his sister, Sandy Ann Waala; his parents; Lawrence Donald and Bonnie B. Waala; several nephews and nieces. He was a self-employed contractor and a lifelong El Paso resident. Funeral arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-East. December 21 2000 Return to top LaMothe, Raymond Henry a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000). He was retired civil servant at White Sands Missile Range and was a decorated veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was 78 years old and a 42-year El Paso resident. Survivors include his wife, Leila Dauphinais Lamothe; his son, David Lee Lamothe; his daughters, Susan Pinkard, Donna Lamothe Koskan and Michele Lamothe; one sister and five grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, American Heart Association or St. Jude's Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Ednie, Charles Lewis 81, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alda J. Ednie. He was a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army and a El Paso resident for 30 years. Reinhard, Martha Gale of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000). Burial will be in Woodville, Texas. Survivors include her grandchildren, Cory Gale Lyle and Martha Jessica Lyle, and her cousins, Jacquelyn Cruse Mouton and Asha Jane. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Francis Gale. She was a homemaker, a civic volunteer, president of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas, and winner of the Junior League of El Paso's Yucca Award for many years of service to the community. She was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements by Harding Orr & McDaniel. Memorial contributions may be made to the El Paso Community Foundation Arthur Francis Gale History Scholarship Fund for the University of Texas at El Paso. Gardea Jr., Julian 75, of Canutillo died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 10:15 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick's Church in Canutillo. Burial will be in Canutillo Cemetery. Survivors include his sister, Justina Gomez, and several nieces and nephews. He was a field laborer and a lifelong resident of Canutillo. Ricarte, Horacio 78, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-West with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Ricardo Ricarte, Jose Horacio Ricarte Jr., and Jose Victor Ricarte; his daughter, Sandra Ricarte Lara; one sister; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver and a lifelong El Paso resident. Rodriguez, Juan Gerardo 37, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-West with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Francis of Assisi. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Diana; his son, J.J. Rodriguez Jr.; his daughters, Desirae Rodriguez and Destiny Rodriguez; his parents, Leovardo and Sonia Isela Rodriguez; his maternal grandmother, Ana Maria Fuentes; two brothers and three sisters. He was a sheet metal supervisor and a lifelong El Paso resident. Wilson, George D. 83, of El Paso died Tuesday (Dec. 19, 2000). Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Jimmy Wilson; his daughters, Gloria Hagan and Ruth Ann Hamilton; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth F. Wilson. He was a machinist with the El Paso Natural Gas Co., retired from Phelps Dodge and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Wolf, Grace Marie 101, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Clinton E. Wolf; her daughters, Mary E. Boughner and Marie Eaton; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel M. Wolf. She was a homemaker and an El Paso resident since 1937. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso and to First Baptist Church Building Fund. Zapata, Silvia Olivia 45, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass time pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include her mother, Nestora Marcial; two brothers; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her father, Francisco Zapata. She was a teacher at Father Yermo High School and a veteran of the Air Force. She was a longtime resident of El Paso. Nichols, Vivian Marswise 55, formerly of Frederick, Okla., died Thursday (Dec. 14, 2000) in El Paso. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in the Oklahoma Chapel of Frederick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Frederick Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Maggie Nichols; one grandson; two brothers and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Josephine Wade and Mary Billy; and a brother, Houston Fobb. She worked for Beaumont Army Medical Center and had been a resident of El Paso since 1978. December 22 2000 Return to top Bonilla, Baltazar a retired electrician at Lone Star Electric Co., died Thursday (Dec. 21, 2000). He was 79 years old and a 47-year El Paso resident. Survivors include his sons, Guillermo Bonilla, Rene Bonilla and Ricardo Bonilla; his daughter, Rosa Carlos; three brothers; four sisters; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Ortega de Bonilla; his parents, Gabriel and Jesusita P. Bonilla. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7:45 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Santa Lucia Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Posada, Eloy Rafael Carrete 56, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Marks Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Eloy Raymundo Carrete; his daughters, Maria Guadalupe Carrete and Mayela Carrete; his parents, Raymundo Carrete and Maria Guadalupe Posada de Carrete; one sister; and five grandchildren. He was a merchant and a resident of El Paso. Dooley, Mary B. 77, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 6 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass Chapel. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Moran, Texas, in the Moran Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Gailbreat and Judy Laverne Simonet; one sister; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gayle Weir. She worked for the Visiting Nurse Association at La Mariposa Hospice and was a 44-year resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at 909 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901 or to La Mariposa Hospice at 2101 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902. Flores, Maria Luisa 90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Margarita Harpoon and Sara Valdez; her brother, Felipe Jesus Flores; several nieces and nephews. She was a retired cook for the El Paso Independent School District and was a resident of El Paso for 88 years. France, Clinton 80, of El Paso died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2000). Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his friend and caregiver, Julie K. Schinagel. He was a retired E-7 with the U.S. Army and served in World War II and the Korean War. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home. Gordon, Maria Georgina 43, of El Paso died Saturday (Dec. 16, 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 St. Raphael Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Anthony Karl Gordon; her son, Thomas Anthony Gordon; her daughter, Cathy Maria Gordon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Rosala Jones. She was a homemaker and a 12-year El Paso resident. Mendoza, Ramon "El Coyote" 86, of El Paso died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000). Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in Our Lady of Assumption Church. Burial will be at 1 p.m. today in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his sons; daughters; and grandchildren. He was a chauffeur for Santa Fe Transport and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements by San Jose Funeral Home. Vega, Maria Isabel 69, of Fabens died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel, Fabens, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Fabens, with time pending. Burial will be in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Benito Vega; her sons, Juan Vega, Armando Vega and Benito Vega Jr.; her daughter, Martha Trejo; one sister; three brothers; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of the area. Valadez, Aurora 90, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 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 will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Saint Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Luis Valadez, Guadalupe Valadez, Ruben Valadez, Raul Valadez, Umaro Valadez, Guillermo Valadez, Sotero Valadez and Gilberto Valadez; her daughter, Maria Elena Silva; 65 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1985. Zavala, Esteban 91, of El Paso died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Mt. Franklin Funeral with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Armida Salazar, Teresa Galindo, Dolores Anaya, Concha Zavala and Rosa Bexler; his sons, Jesus Zavala, Juan Zavala, Armando Zavala, Tony Zavala and Guillermo Zavala; two sisters; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Irene Ortiz; his son, Esteban Zavala. He was a union painter and a lifelong El Paso resident. Poindexter, D. W. 76, of Artesia died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000). Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. in Terpening & Son Mortuary. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Mountain Acres Cemetery, Mayhill, N.M. Survivors include his sons, Jerry Newton, Robert Poindexter and P.J. Poindexter; his daughters, Nancy Husselman and Karen Mendenhall; six brothers and five sisters; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nellie A. Harrington; and his brother, Harold Poindexter. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired forest service engineer and a longtime resident of Artesia. McCormack, Rita Johnston 81, of Carlsbad died Thursday (Dec. 21, 2000). Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Carlsbad Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Delores Hutcheson, Jo Bunch and Vicki Schrock; two brothers; two sisters; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Eddie McCormack. She was a cake decorator at Sunlight Bakery, a waitress at the Deluxe Cafe and a longtime resident of Carlsbad, N.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Stripling, Betty Raye 87, of Salado, Texas, died Monday (Dec. 18, 2000). Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Carlsbad Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, H.C. "Jack" Stripling; her sons, Ray Chilton Stripling, Quincy Odean Stripling and Dempsey Stripling; her daughter, Ila Jean Willmore; one brother; one sister; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a former resident of Carlsbad for 67 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc., 1300 North Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220.