El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, February 1-7, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ February 1 2001 Lea, Thomas "Tom" Calloway internationally renowned artist, author and war correspondent, died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001) at the age of 93. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Catherine Dighton Lea; his son, James D. Lea; his granddaughter, Catherine Lea Faldyn; his great-grandsons, Curtis Daniel Faldyn, Thomas Lea Faldyn and Stephen James Faldyn; and his sister-in-law, Marjorie Lea. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 805 Montana. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel. Aldana, Sara 105, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 22, 2001). A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Cayetano Hernandez; her daughter, Ruth A. Velazquez; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a cook and a six-year resident of El Paso. During the Mexican Revolution, she successfully pleaded to Mexican Gen. Emiliano Zapata to spare her brother's life. Alvarado, Rosa M. 65, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2001). Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday in San Jose Funeral Home with Jehovah's Witness conference at 12:45 p.m. Graveside service will be at 3:15 p.m. in Desert View Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Luis; her sons, Jose Luis Alvarado, Jose Alberto Alvarado and Armando Alvarado; her daughters, Sandra Lujan, Lourdes Castro, Angela Guadalupe Romero, Rosie Hernandez and Veronica Gonzalez; two sisters; 21 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Bower, Roland Chester 68, of El Paso died Tuesday Jan. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Funeral Mass will be at noon Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Svetlana Pakharnaeva; his son, Reeves Emerson Bower; his daughter, Marika Kurzenberger; and four grandchildren. He was a sociology and criminal justice professor at the University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He also was a lifelong El Paso resident. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of El Paso, P.O. Box 13055, El Paso, TX 79913. Castro Henry C. Sr., 83, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). Private services will be conducted later. Survivors include his wife, Amalia V. Castro; his son, Henry Castro Jr.; his daughters, Sylvia Edwards, Elizabeth Blair and Rosemary Martinez; one brother; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a retired ironworker foreman and was a World War II veteran. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Clark, Edna E. 94, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Bess Clark; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Clark; her son, Jack T. Clark; and brothers, Harold Thornberry and Pete Thornberry. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Memorial contributions may be made to Velma P. Foster Education Fund, c/o El Paso Community Foundation, P.O. Box 272, El Paso, TX 79943. Compton, Cecil Leon 72, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2001). Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Michael Compton and Russell Compton; his daughters, Marjorie Kay Crouch and Karen Baron; two brothers; and four grandchildren. He was a retired electronic technician for the Federal Aviation Agency and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Compton. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa St., El Paso, TX 79902. Cordero, Jorge A. 68, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in La Paz Funeral Home. Survivors include one brother; and four sisters. He was an insurance salesman and a four-year resident of El Paso. Delgado, Ignacio Garza 80, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sunset Funeral Home-East. Burial will be at 11 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his sons, Richard J. Delgado and Juan D. Delgado; his daughter, Rosali R. Delgado; two brothers; two sisters; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was in civil service at Beaumont Army Medical Center and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Doncaster, Nellie Patricia Peterson 79, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawm Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert G. "Don" Doncaster; two sisters; 23 nieces and nephews; and 30 great-nieces and great-nephews. She retired from the El Paso Independent School District in 1980 after 41 years of teaching physically and mentally challenged children. She had been a resident of El Paso since 1948. Enriquez, Ernestina 89, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell-Northeast, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell-Northeast. Entombment will be in Restlawn Garden Mausoleum. Survivors include her grandson, Oscar Martin Del Campo; her granddaughters, Ernestina Del Campo and Joanna Martin Del Campo; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was retired as a butcher for the Peyton Packing Co. after 30 years of service. She was an El Paso resident for 75 years. Hackney, Bobby Doyle 69, of McKinney, Texas, and formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Central, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Mark Hackney, Edward Hackney, Jeff Hackney and Michael Hackney; his daughter, Susie Doyle; five brothers; two sisters; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cherri Mae Hackney. He was a retired operations engineer for Chevron and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during the Korean War. Lofton, Herbert J. 80, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home-West. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Lucille; and one sister. He was a retired U.S. Air Force captain and served in World War II and the Korean War. He also worked for the Texas Department of Human Resources. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Muro, Guadalupe 88, of El Paso died Friday Jan. 26, 2001 Visitation will be from 9 to 11:45 a.m. today in El Paso Mission Funeral Home with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be at McGill Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jesus Muro; one sister; 11 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. She was a custodian and a longtime resident of El Paso. McDonald, Almous George 65, of Alamogordo, formerly of El Paso, died Saturday (Jan. 27,2001. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his son, Ross McDonald. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma McDonald. He was a medic for a hospital and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Madrid, Magdalena G. 93, of San Elizario died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). 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 12:30 p.m. Friday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Dan Madrid; her daughters, Grace Fierro, Lucille Truitt and Gloria Flores; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilario B. Madrid; her son, Jinny Madrid; and her daughter, Roslyn Alba. She was an owner and operator of Lalo's Grocery Store in San Elizario and was a lifelong resident of San Elizario. Nuñez, Roberto JR 23, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at noon Friday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cristina Bernal; his son, Adam Nuñez; his daughter, Stephanie Nuñez; his parents, Roberto and Elda Nuñez; his grandparents, Jose and Maria Nuñez and Pablo and Emma Estupinan; one brother; and two sisters. He was a cook and a lifelong El Paso resident. Poe, Kathryn Jean 70, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 26, 2001). Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her nephew, Tom Carroll; one sister, Allene Poe; and several nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker and a resident of El Paso since 1965. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home. Purselley, Arless Guy 92, of Fort Worth, formerly of El Paso, died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Nubbin Ridge Cemetery, Grandbury, Texas. Burial will follow. Survivors include his son, John Guy Purselley; his daughter, Margaret Ann Purselley Jackson; one sister; two grandsons; two granddaughters; and five great-grandsons. He was a former steel bender and a longtime Fort Worth resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Rios, Felicitas N. 93, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown Chapel with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X. Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Julio Rios, Daniel Rios, Luis Rios and Melchor Rios; her daughter, Maria Romo; 36 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julio Rios; her sons, Felix L. Rios, Carlos Rios, Aristeo Rios, and Francisco Rios; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Smith, Carolyn "Posey" Fox 71, of El Paso died Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2001). Burial will be private. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Hankins; her son, Dan Smith Jr.; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso. Schermerhorn, Norma T. 90, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). A private graveside service already took place. Survivors include her son, Jim Schermerhorn; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Schermerhorn; and her sons, Corky Schermerhorn and John Schermerhorn. She was a homemaker and a El Paso resident for 75 years. Arrangements are by Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Watts, Effie Virginia 70, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West. Survivors include her husband, William; her son, Brian William Watts; her daughters, Cheryl Alicia Watts and Lynda Watts Jensen; one brother; and five grandchildren. She was a teacher for the El Paso Independent School District and a resident of El Paso since 1983. Memorial contributions may be made to the PEO ED Foundation, c/o Carol Pancoast, 6808 La Cadena, El Paso, TX 79912. Ybarra, Enrique "Kiki" 39, of Jonesville, Va., formerly of El Paso, died Sunday (Jan. 28,2001 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan Chapel, and a rosary at 7 p.m. Friday in St. Anthony Church. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Anthony Church. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Shawna; his son, Enrique Ybarra Jr.; his daughters, Mandy Marie Ybarra and Christina Ybarra; his mother, Esperanza Ybarra; two brothers; and one sister. He was a water technology engineer with a water district in Virginia and was a U.S. Army veteran. Young, John W. 73, of El Paso died Friday (Jan. 26, 2001). Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lotte Young; his sons, John W. Young Jr., and Robert W. Young; his daughter, Dolores C. Flynn; and two grandsons. He was a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who worked for the city of El Paso for more than 20 years in the planning department, the Office of Management and Budget and the water utility. He also worked as finance director for the United Way and was a volunteer with community organizations. He was a veteran of the Korean and the Vietnam wars. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Way of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Zizik, Betty Lee 70, of San Antonio, formerly of El Paso, died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). Her family had a private burial. Survivors include her sons, Ted Zizik and Joel Zizik; her daughters, Mary McElveen, Grace A. Rico and Colleen Zizek; her father, Richard S. Hawkins; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a San Antonio resident. Arrangements were by Sunset Funeral Home-East. February 2 2001 Return to top Hayden, Samuel F. a principal for the El Paso Independent School District for 20 years, died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was 87 years old and a resident of El Paso for 53 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary C.; his son, Samuel Hayden Jr.; his daughters, Marcie Allen and Janet Boesse; three brothers; two sisters; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in St. Stephens, Church of Hope. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Calderon, Alexandra 74, of El Paso died Tuesday Jan. 30, 2001 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 Xavier Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andy Calderon, Joe Calderon, Carlos Calderon, Abel Calderon and David Calderon; her daughter, Alexandra Vargas; two brothers; one sister; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a retired supervisor for a manufacturing company and an El Paso resident for 26 years. Clark, Jason J. 22, of El Paso died Wednesday Jan. 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Crystal Sparks; his brother, Justin Sparks; his grandfather, Billy Wagner; two aunts; and six cousins. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Garcia, Pedro E. 82, of El Paso died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Entombment will be at Evergreen East Mausoleum. Survivors include his sisters-in-law, Maria Eugenia Gallardo and Laura Gallardo. He was a laborer and a resident of El Paso since 1954. Gonzalez, Maria Elena 80, of El Paso died Thursday Feb. 1, 2001 Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Eduardo Gonzalez; Oscar Gonzalez; Angel Ernesto Gonzalez; her daughters, Maria Elena Rodriguez, Carmen Gonzalez, Irma Varios and Olivarez, Rosa one sister; 27 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosalio Gonzalez; and her brothers, Ignacio Lozano and Juvantino Lozano. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Goodwin, Henry Clay 95, of El Paso died Monday Jan. 29, 2001. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his stepdaughter, Nora Stonecipher, and two grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army captain who served in World War II and the Korean War, and after his retirement from the Army he worked for military contractors as a research and development engineer. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Hernandez, Dolores "Lolo" 90, of Fort Hancock died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast-Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at noon Saturday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; his daughters, Mary Lou Carson; one sister; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. He owned Lolo's Auto parts for 10 years, owned a service station for 25 years and was a lifelong resident of Fort Hancock. Vargas, Francisco L. 92, of El Paso died Wednesday Jan. 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-West with rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sunset Funeral Home-West. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survivors include his son, Francisco T. Vargas; his daughters, Romelia Carpenter and Elena Witte; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Santos Vargas. He was retired from Southern Union Pacific Railroad and was a 32-year El Paso resident. February 3 2001 Return to top Lopez, Jimmy a U.S. Navy veteran of Desert Storm and a clerk for the Veterans inistration in El Paso, died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). He was 27 and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Survivors include his parents Santiago and Bertha M. Lopez; his sisters, Lorenza Lopez and Leticia Lopez; his grandparents; his aunts, uncles and several other family members. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Funeral Home-East, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral will be at 12:15 p.m. Monday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Copado, JOSEFINA V. 77, of El Paso died Thursday Feb. 1, 2001 Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Restlawn Funeral Home, with rosary at 6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Francisco; her sons, Francisco Copado Jr., Gilberto Copado and Hector Copado; her daughter, Velia Copado; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Guest, Rosella "Tiny" Paden 83, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Frank; her sons, Robert Collett Jr. and Greg Guest; her daughters, Alice Kinner, Jacqueline Collett and Judith Collett; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She worked as a civil service typist, was a member of the El Paso Women's Bowling Hall of Fame and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Haase, Thomas Charles 52, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today in St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Merchelle Stevens Haase, and his son, Steven Charles Haase. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael C. Haase. He was a dentist and a 46-year resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cleft Palate Clinic, 9398 Viscount, El Paso, TX 79925. Lares, Pedro of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Sunday in San Isidro Mission. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tomasa. Survivors include his daughter, Yolanda Macias; his sons, Marco Antonio Lares and Jorge Lares; one brother; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was formerly a police officer in Hidalgo, Mexico, and was a 10-year resident of El Paso. Marquez, Ramon D. 69, of Socorro died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Mount Carmel Funeral Home Chapel, with rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Angela; his sons, Ramon Marquez Jr., David Marquez, Enrique Marquez and Israel Marquez; his daughters, Rosa Linda Lopez, Ana Lilian Guevara, Angela Mendoza, Evelina Marquez and Circe Marquez; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a construction laborer. Saucedo, Virgilio Homero Sanchez 56, of El Paso died Saturday (Nov. 25, 2000). Funeral services have taken place. Survivors include his wife, Rita Delgado de Sanchez; his daughter, Leonor Reyes Sanchez, and four grandchildren. He was an economist and professor in the El Paso and Juárez area and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Memorial contributions may be made to El Paso Employees Federal Credit Union Account No. 2018655. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home. February 4 2001 Return to top Wright, Delores a New Mexico state representative since 1993 and a real estate developer, died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001) in Santa Fe. Wright was chairwoman of the House Agriculture and Water Resources Committee and the Printing and Supplies Committee. She was also a member of the Education Committee. She was 71 and a longtime resident of Chaparral, N.M. Survivors include her sons, Jeff Rose and Alex Wright; her sisters, Jean Keech and Joan Clay; her grandsons, Bill Rose, Clint Rose, Luke Rose and William Tyler Wright. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Larry Wright, and her son, Robert Wright. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home Hondo-Pass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delores Wright Educational Camp and Recreational Park at the Bank of America, Account 004271459871. Chauvet, Jack Dempsey 79, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). No services are scheduled. Survivors include his son, Seth N. Chauvet II; his daughters, Nancy Wilson, Sandra Chauvet and Jackie Guido; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a cattle rancher and a five-year El Paso resident. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-West. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Domingo, Esperanza Garcia 64, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Funeral will be at noon Tuesday in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Dean Domingo, and her sisters, Patricia Garcia and Sixta Garcia Ordaz. She was a cafeteria worker for the El Paso Independent School District and a 30-year El Paso resident. Galindo, Juana 88, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-East with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Isidro Galindo, Cesar Galindo and Sergio Galindo; her daughters, Dominga Saldoval, Eva Caztin, Estela Contreras, Irma Saldana, Ofelia Chavez, Berta Galindo, Yadira Hernandez, Minerva Renteria and Marta Galindo; three sisters; 48 grandchildren; and 73 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sabas Galindo, and her sons, Daniel Galindo and Eusebio Galindo. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Hermosillo, Maria 92, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Fernando Hermosillo and Alberto Hermosillo; one sister; and several nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus P. Hermosillo, and her son, Carlos Hermosillo. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Hunter Sibley Cirlot, 87, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Graveside services are pending for Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include many friends and distant relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Hunter, and her brothers, Arnold Cirlot, Felix Cirlot and Joseph Cirlot. She was a homemaker, a ballet and tap-dance instructor and performer, and a resident of El Paso since the 1920s. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home-Downtown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Edgar L. and Sibley Cirlot Hunter Fund of The El Paso Community Foundation, or to a favorite charity. Payan, Carmen 87, of El Paso died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001). Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday in Mount Franklin Funeral Home, with rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery-Alameda. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tayde Payan; her son, Oscar Payan; and one sister, Concha Martinez. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of El Paso. Schultz Aurora Rivera of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home-Central with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Tuesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Schultz; her brother, Roumaldo Rivera; and her sister, Otilia Rivera Hernandez. She was a hotel manager and a longtime resident of El Paso. February 5 2001 Return to top Cobb, Bo a junior at Eastwood High School, died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001) after being hit by a car. He was a member of the honor society and was on the football and track teams at Eastwood. He was 16 and lived in El Paso for 15 years. Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Kathy Morin; his brothers, Josh Cobb, Jerry Morin Jr., Michael Morin and Kyle Morin; his sister, Lindsey Morin; and his grandmother, Charlotte Krakauskas. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Cielo Vista Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Landgren, Shirley Mae an artist and former teacher for the El Paso public school system and the University of Texas at El Paso, died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). She was seminary and religious institute instructor. Survivors include her sons, Andres C. Gonzalez III, John A. Gonzalez and Joseph L. Gonzalez; her daughters, Shirley Peterson and Beverly Henry; one brother; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andres "Andy" C. Gonzalez Jr. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund, c/o Bishop Brown, El Paso 5th Ward, 5427 Cory, El Paso, TX 79932. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Resler. Collins, Mae Elizabeth 77, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with funeral at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be in Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Survivors include her husband, Wesley B. Collins Sr.; her sons, Wesley B. Collins and Michael O. Collins; and her brother, Oswald P. Garner. She worked in the finance department of the U.S. Postal Office and lived in El Paso for 13 years. Cortez, Maria Ramona 76, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). 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 at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose; her son, Ricardo Cortez; her daughter, Rosa Garay; one sister; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso 45 years. Fellabaum, Evelyn N. 90, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Chapel service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son Robert Fellabaum; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son John N. Fellabaum. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 28 years. Nieto, Eliseo 71, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-Montana. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Romelia C.; his son, George Nieto; his daughters, Dolores Flores and Gloria Nieto; six brothers; nine sisters; and four grandchildren. He was the owner of Nieto's Plumbing Co. and was a lifelong El Paso resident. Noble, Leroy Bert 69, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday in Holy Spirit Catholic Church; time is pending. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ana M.; his daughters, Debbie Moore, Katherine Ingram, Wanda Noble, Carla Noble, Kimberly Brown, Leana Noble and Jessica Noble; one brother; one sister; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a self-employed bricklayer and had lived in El Paso for 10 years. Pedregon, Levi Edward infant son of Eduardo Pedregon and Crystal C. Frost, died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). No services are scheduled. Survivors also include his brother, Alec Rosas; and his sister, Salina Frost. Arrangements are by Hillcrest Funeral Home. Soto, Elvia Tinajero 70, of El Paso died Friday (Feb. 2, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Jesus Chapel-East. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ernesto O.; her son, Ernesto Soto Jr.; her daughters, Elvia Irene Soto Reynoso, Evangelina Soto Saenz and Elizabeth Soto Vergara; one brother; one sister; and six grandchildren. She was a retired sales associate with J.C. Penney and was a longtime El Paso resident. Towns, Lois M. 82, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral will be Tuesday in the funeral home; time is pending. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Tooley Towns; her daughters, Kinta Towns Heath and Barbara Towns Culton; two sisters; and six grandchildren. She was a retired school nurse and lived in El Paso for 75 years. Villegas Elva F. of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, and funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, in Martin Funeral Home-George Dieter. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Sergio Alberto Villegas, Francisco Javier Villegas and Robert Steve Villegas; her daughter, Myrna Webb; four brothers; and one grandchild. She was a longtime El Pasoan. February 6 2001 Return to top Robbins, Harold a terminal manager for Allstar Express Trucking and an Army veteran, died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). He was 54 and lived in El Paso for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Sharen; his son, Mark Robbins; his daughter, Tracy Robbins; a grandchild and numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Caroline, where the funeral will be at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Barraza, Medardo M. 75, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will will be in Evergreen East Crematory. Survivors include his wife, Andrea; his sons, Jose Francisco Barraza and David Barraza; his daughters, Rosa Elvia Barraza, Rosaura Guereca, Norma Barraza, Claudia Barraza and Laura Adriana Barraza; three brothers; three sisters; and 15 grandchildren. He was a real estate agent. Arrangements are by Mount Carmel Funeral Home. Dorantes, Socorro 56, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Mission Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at noon Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Sergio Dorantes and Jose Luis Dorantes; her daughter, Gabriela Dorantes; her mother, Maria Magdalena Vazquez; one brother; one sister; and one grandchild. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Verretta Finch, 68, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Kastor-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert; her children, Gerald and Jay Finch; and one brother. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 36 years. Garcia, Ana Duran 97, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina, and from 6 to 9 p.m. in San Elizario Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jose David Garcia and Raul Garcia; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elcario Garcia; and her daughter, Emma Garcia. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso Resident. Gonzalez Enrique Jr., 24, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-Montana, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Enrique Gonzalez III; his parents, Enrique and Graciela Gonzalez; his girlfriend, Miriam Y. Frias; one brother; and two sisters. He was a caregiver and attended El Paso Community College. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Hammel, Cynthia D. 42, of Radium Springs, N.M., died recently. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Hammel; her parents, Ronald J. and Alicia Hammel; two brothers; and one sister. She was a detention officer with Doña Ana County and a former El Paso resident. Gonzalez, Shirley Mae Landgren 78, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Andres C. Gonzalez III, John A. Gonzalez, and Joseph L. Gonzalez; her daughters, Shirley Peterson and Beverly Henry; one brother; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andres "Andy" C. Gonzalez Jr. She was a former teacher for the El Paso public school system and the University of Texas at El Paso. She was also an artist and a seminary and institute instructor. Memorial contributions may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund, c/o Bishop Brown, El Paso 5th Ward, 5427 Cory, El Paso, TX 79932. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Resler. Flores, Claudia 18, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home, with rosary at 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 12:45 p.m. today in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Fidel and Rosa Esther De Palma; two sisters; and two brothers. She was a student and a longtime El Paso resident. James Curtis Kelly, 81, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today in La Paz Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ramona; his sons, James Curtis Kelly Jr., Adam Kelly, Rene Kelly, Jackson Kelly and Henry Kelly; his daughters, Lupe Herrera, Maria Kelly and Teresa Kelly; one brother, and 12 grandchildren. She lived in El Paso for 60 years. Lopez, Catalina 90, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Funeral will be at 9 a.m. today in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Jorge M. Lopez, Jose M. Lopez, Guillermo M. Lopez, Cornelio M. Lopez, Jesus M. Lopez and Nestor M. Lopez; her daughters, Socorro M. Lopez, Abelina M. Lopez, Santos M. Lopez and Margarita M. Lopez; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Gloria Sanchez Martinez, 55, of San Elizario died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Antonio; her sons, Hector Martinez, Tony Martinez and Jorge Alberto Martinez; her daughters, Gloria Yvonne Sanchez, Sandra Martinez and Elizabeth Martinez; her parents, Teodoro Sanchez and Inocensia Toscano; one brother; eight grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime San Elizario resident. Orozco, Angela 73, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Reynaldo; her daughters, Mary Carmen Orozco, Sylvia O. Esnayra and Gilda O. Sanchez; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Ortiz, Petra Casa 47, of El Paso died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001). Burial was in Evergreen East Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Francisco Casas; her daughter, Susana Rocha; and three grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Ortiz, Rafael, 64, of El Paso died Monday (Jan. 29, 2001). Services have taken place. Survivors include his son, Alberto Rodriguez; his daughters, Sylvia Bissell, Pricilla Blancas and Elizabeth Gardea. He was a welder and an Air Force veteran. He was a longtime El Paso resident. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Amalia Talavera, 81, of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). 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. Wednesday in Santo Niño De Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She is survived by her niece, Berta A. Salazar. She was a retired seamstress and a longtime El Paso resident. Torres, Carla Isabel infant daughter of Carlos and Maria Isabel Torres, died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today in Mission Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors also include her brothers, Joshua Torres and Abraham Torres. Velazquez, Beatriz Bertha 75, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Survivors include her husband, Adrian; her sons, Jeff Brett, Steven Brett, Adrian Velazquez and Jose C. Velazquez; her daughter, Virginia Velazquez Short; and six grandchildren. She was a homemaker and lived in El Paso for 10 years. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. February 7 2001 Return to top Moore, Bruce T. a State Farm Insurance agent and soccer coach for the West Side children's league, died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). He was 47 years old, was a member of the El Paso Rotary Club and had been a resident of El Paso since 1991. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda; his sons, Bryant Eugene Moore, Spencer Harrison Moore and Henry Taylor Moore; his parents, Bryant and Jenny Moore; and two brothers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home-West and from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in Mount Franklin Baptist Church. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Mount Franklin Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Franklin Christian Academy, 201 E. Sunset Drive, El Paso, TX 79922. Brannan Jim Arnold Sr., 71, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include his wife, Maria G.; his son, Jim Brannon; his daughters, Maria Elena Soto, Dianna Lou Estrada, Deanna Lee Grajeda and Gwendolyn Gonzalez; one brother and nine grandchildren. He was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class and a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Home. Briseno, Jose Luis 79, of El Paso died Saturday (Feb. 3, 2001). Funeral Mass will be at noon today in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leonicia Gonzalez Gomez; his sons, Jose Luis Briseño Jr., Jaime Briseño, Jose Felix Briseño, Fernando Briseño and Raymundo Briseño; his daughters, Cristina Briseño, Maria Lily Gonzalez and Mary Lou Padilla; one sister; 27 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Armando Briseño; his sister, Maria Elena Castro; and his wives, Soledad Rosales and Socorro Briseño. He was a retired painter for a construction company and was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-Central. Cruz G. Meraz, 66, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001). Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today in San Jose Funeral Home with rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m.Thursday in St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivorsinclude her husband, Jesus C.; her sons, Juan Meraz and Gerardo Meraz; her daughters, Lucy Alvillar, Virginia Cervantes, Maria de Jesus Alvarado, Lourdes Sanchez and Yvette Arias; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso. Ochoa Ed A. Sr., 93, of El Paso died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2001). 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 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, Ed Ochoa Jr. and Ruben Ochoa; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Silva Ochoa, two brothers and two sisters. He was a printer at the El Paso Times for 30 years and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Sanchez, Crescencio 68, of Tornillo died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Services will be in Guadalupe, Chihuahua, Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Maria; his son, Raul Sanchez; his daughter, Maria Elena Valenzuela; three brothers; five sisters; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was an agricultural laborer and a six-year resident of Tornillo. Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home. Garcia, Ramon Soltero of El Paso died Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001). Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Survivors include his sons, Ramon A. Soltero and Jose Alfredo Soltero; his daughters, C. Susana Styles, Yolanda Macias, Reina Moreno, Ana Soltero and Martha Soltero; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josefina Soltero, and his parents, Salome and Carmen Soltero. He was a maintenance worker for a school district and a longtime resident of El Paso. Taylor, James Enos 92, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on North Lee Treviño, and the funeral at 11 a.m. Survivors include his wife, Margie; his son, James L. Taylor; his daughters, Sandra S. Hancock and Linda Taylor; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home-East. Townsley, Philip L. 74, of El Paso died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Burial will be private. Survivors include his wife, Marlene; his son, Philip Clyde Townsley; his daughters, Vera Salas, Phillis Townsley, Sandi McDonald, Toni Cline, Julie Loe, Angela Pippin, Jackie Sterling, Susan Freda, Kelli Townsley and Karli Zavala; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class with more than 27 years of service. He was a 24-year resident of El Paso.