El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, May 1-7, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ May 1 2001 ONTIVEROS, DOROTEA "DOROTHY" 78, passed away April 29, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of Clint, Texas and a member of the Catholic Church, and a homemaker. Survivors: son, Raul and Myrna Ontiveros, grandchildren: Richard and Terry A. Ontiveros, Annie Garcia, Johnny Ontiveros Jr. Great- grandchildren: 6. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9:00 pm with rosary at 7 pm at San Lorenzo Catholic Church on Tuesday May 1st, 2001, with funeral mass at 10 am on Wednesday May 2, 2001. Interment will be at San Lorenzo Cemetery. Pallbearers: Richard Ontiveros, Jose A. Legarreta II, Salvador Hernandez, Ernie Alarcon, Pablo Munoz, and Tony Rivera Sr. Honorary pallbearers: Jose Munoz, Lori Vite. Special thanks to Lori Vite for her giving and caring support. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-East. TAPIA, ARTURO G 83, passed away Friday, April 27, 2001. He was a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas and a member of the V.F.W., a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and a WWII Veteran. Mr. Tapia worked for the Texas Highway Dept. for 39 years. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Tapia, sons, Arturo R. Tapia, Jr. and Ronald L. Tapia, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Luis R. Gallego, Ofelia Rodela and Angelina T. Watson. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East with a rosary at 7:00 P.M. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel atholic Church. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. BALCORTA, MERCEDES NAJERA 78, passed away April 29, 2001. Mrs. Balcorta is survived by her brothers, Juan N. Balcorta, Margarito N. Balcorta and wife Juana; sisters, Berta Medina and husband Manuel, Mary Peterson and husband Albert; and several nephews and nieces. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 2, 2001 from 4 - 9 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home West Chapel of Peace, located at 480 North Resler. Funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 3, 2001 at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment will take place at St. Anthony's Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. MARTINEZ, MARINA VICTORIA 2 months, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2001 in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by her parents, Lawrence M. and Guadalupe S. Martinez, sister Mirian L. Martinez, grandmothers Maria de la Paz Quinones and Maria R. Martinez, aunts Lorena Moreno, Juana Chavira, Leticia Ortega, Lisa Ordaz, Sharon Martinez, uncles Ramon Chavira, Geraldo Ortega, and Luis Martinez, cousins Esteban Chavira, Joey Montoya, Courtney Montoya, Joshua Martinez, Meagan Martinez and Micah Martinez. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West where Rosary will begin at 7:00 P.M. Mass of Angels will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Fr. Trini Fuentes officiating. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. PETERSON, EMMETT MILTON JR., 74, passed away on April 28, 2001. He was born September 4, 1926 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Emmett and Mable Peterson. He is survived by his wife Barbara Dye Peterson; two daughters, Polly Coleman, El Paso, Texas, and Marsha Callis, Littleton, Colorado; two sons, Lance Peterson, Tallahassee, Florida, and Shawn Peterson, Panama City Beach, Florida. He had two granddaughters, three grandsons, one great granddaughter, and two great grandsons. Mr. Peterson served in the U.S. Navy in WWII from 1944 to 1946, he was awarded the Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal. He also served the U.S. Army in Korea from 1951 to 1954, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Star, U.N. Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Peterson was a retired engineer and Branch Chief in the Missile Intelligence Agency, Government Civil Service. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Decatur, Alabama serving as a Deacon and Elder. Mr. Peterson was awarded the Silver Beaver by the Boy Scouts of America for work in their local program. Mr. Peterson will have a memorial service today, Tuesday, May 1st, 2001 at 1:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home West Chapel of Remembrance, located at 480 North Resler, Pastor Don Ciesielski officiating. Followed by a graveside service at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Howard, Margaret D. Gough 63, of Palm Springs, CA, formerly of El Paso, died April 6, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert A. and Madeline Davidson and husband Jim Howard. Margaret graduated from Loretto Academy and was secretary/treasuer of Cashway Building Materials of El Paso, and was owner/broker of real estate office at Seven Lakes Country Club in Palm Springs. Survivors; aughter, Valerie Gough Rutledge, and brother Robert Davidson, Jr., San Antonio, TX, grandchildren Austin and Dillyn, stepmother Cecilia Davidson and her 4 children. Services were held in Palm Springs, CA. Burial was at Pipe Creek Cemetery, TX. ESPINO, JOSE 52, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a resident of El Paso for 12 years and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Espino was a self-employed welder. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Espino. Sons, Jose Luis Espino, Rodrigo Espino, Humberto Espino and Juan Espino. Daughters, Hortencia Diaz, Dora Maria Sanchez, Maria Guadalupe Guzman and Faviola Morales. 15 Grandchildren. Mother, Maria de los Angeles Espino. Brothers, Manuel Espino, Felipe Espino, Gustavo Espino, Jesus Espino, Arturo Espino, and Javier Espino. Sister, Francisca Cortez. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 12 noon at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Anthony, N.M. Cremation services will follow. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 5054 DONIPHAN DR. 587-0202. ROSEN, VICKI a resident of Plano, Texas, passed away on 28 April 2001. Preceded in death by her husband Hymer and daughter Linda. Survived by her son and daughter-in- law David and Cheryl, daughter Jo An, grand children Heather and Jason as well as many nieces, nephews and good friends. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, 1 May 2001 at 2:00 P.M. at B'nai Zion Cemetery, Cantor Caitlin Bromberg officiating. In lieu of floral tributes contributions may be made in Vicki's name to Congregation B'nai Zion, Rosen Memorial Fund, 805 Cherry Hill, El Paso, Texas 79912 or to a charity of your choice. Forest Lawn Funeral Home 3204 Fairmount St., Dallas, Texas 75201-1214 in charge of arrangements. ELYKO, RICK J. born October 21, 1956 in Ohio completed his journey to be with the Lord Saturday, April 28, 2001. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Rick served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Ohio. He was employed with Able Pool and Spa. Through-out his brief time on earth he embraced the Lord's love and guidance, his family's love and devotion and genuine concern for fellow man. Through lifes darkest times of pain, anguish, tears and weakness he trusted our Lord would guide him. May he now rest in peace and comfort beside our Lord. May the Lord continue to send us strength, wisdom and blessings to help us along our journey until we join him again. He is survived by his daughter, Genevieve Sbrocco of Georgia. Mother, Geraldine Alexander, Stepfather, Phillip Alexander and Aunt, Diane Alexander all of El Paso. Sister, Sheri L. Bogiel of Florida. Grand-mother, Helen Martin, Aunt and Uncle, Jim and Arlene Elyko and Children, Aunt, Patty Kish and Leroy Zacharias and Children, Uncle, Edward Kish all of Ohio. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Memorial Service will be Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. Beck, Nelly 67, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed peacefully in her home to be with Jesus Christ, the Lover of her soul, on Sunday morning, April 29, 2001. In honor, her children would like to express that she was one not to run from the battles, but faced them, with unselfish Love and Courage. She truly believed every Promise from the Bible. We believe that she stood on those Promises exhaling her last breath and taking in the next breath of Heaven. She will no longer have to run the race. She will hear "Well done, my good and faithful daughter... Enter into your rest." Although she came to this country not knowing the English language, she succeeded to raised 8 ohildren on her own, dearly cared for her 10 brothers and sisters and Graduate from College with honors. She also became a broker, owning her own Real Estate Company, "Beck's Realty". Her treasures have always been on the things above and her jewels were her family close to her heart. The jewels left behind are: (Childen) Luci Beck, JoAnna Sissine, Robert John Beck, Theresa Ann Ford, Edward C. Beck, Sonya Beck, Oscar Avila, and Ivy Hodges. (Brothers & Sisters) Jesus Nava, Gudberto Nava, Jose Nava, David Nava, Irene Norris, and Lupe Bonderup, (Son-In-Laws) Lance Maxwell, Richard D. Ford, and Aubrey Hodges. (Daughters- In-Laws) Lila R. Beck, Hilda Beck, and Liz Avila. (21 Grandchildren), Nick & Adam Merritt, Tricia & Mysha and Sam Sissine, Jesica Flores, Linda C. & Jacqueline B. Beck, Holly, Rebekah, and Steven Ford, John & Rachael Arcuri, Valerie Contreras, Eric Contreras, Jeremy & Kimberly Beck, Desiree & Jonathan Avila, Sarah & John Hodges. (2 Great-Grandchildren) Jordan Gallarzo and Alexis Fraga. Her last expressed Holy Scripture was: THE LORD HEARD MY CRY, AND ANSWERED MY PRAYER, AND HE WAS MERCIFUL. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina Chapel. Prayer Service will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral service will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Entombment will be in Evergreen East Mausoleum. ARRANGEMENTS BY HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE 598-3332. Cavanna, Augustus Raymond Jr., Retired Colonel 79, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2001 in El Paso. Col. Cavanna was a longtime resident of El Paso. He was a 1945 graduate of the military academy at West Point and served 34 years in the United States Army. He taught Math at Bel Air High School after retiring. He was a member of 3RD Church of Christ Scientist and was active in the West Point Society of El Paso. Col. Cavanna attended the University of Oklahoma where he received a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. He was also an active member with the Former Chiefs of Staff at Ft. Bliss. Col. Cavanna was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Ouida R. Cavanna. He is survived by his wife, Martha R. Cavanna, sons Augustus R. Cavanna III and wife Christine, Joseph Peter Rice, daughters Susan C. Patterson and husband Richard, Martha R. Alexander and husband George, Lillian R. Stearns and husband, Mark, grandchildren Gabriel Patterson, Joshua Knepper, Natalie Patterson, Matthew Knepper, and Laura Patterson. Graveside Service will be held Thursday, May 3, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors, Nita Qualtrough officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to 3rd Church of Christ Scientist, 100 Fountain Drive, El Paso, Texas 79912 or to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 North Mesa, El Paso, Texas 79912. May 2 2001 Return to top DORITY, JEANETTE LaCROIX born March 29, 1920 in Elizabeth, La., died on April 30, 2001 at a local hospital in El Paso, Texas. She spent her youth in Newton, Texas and moved to El Paso in 1953 with her husband, Guy E. Dority. She was a long time employee of El Paso National Bank, from which she retired in 1985. During retirement, Jeanette lovingly created many beautiful quilts for her family and friends. She took great pride in these works of art until disabled by the effects of dementia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. G. Graham of Newton and sisters Camille Hughes and Darhl Helen LaCroix. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Guy E. Dority of El Paso, a daughter Mary Clay Squyres, granddaughter, Sarah Squyres Balinskas, great granddaughter Emilia Grace Balinskas, all of Houston, and niece Kay Hughes Cunningham of South Padre Island. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 3, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Interment will be held in Newton City Cemetery in Newton, Texas. OROZCO, EUTIMIA M. 83, passed away Monday, April 30, 2001 in a local hospital. Resident of El Paso for 60 years. Survived by daughters Olivia Alvidrez and husband Louie, Alicia Frayre and husband Hiram, grandchildren Victor Bustillos and wife Deborah Ann, Alex Bustillos and wife Terry Ann, Myriam Hernandez and husband Al, Enrique Frayre and wife Monica, Mike Alvidrez and wife Debbie, Cindy Macias and husband Javier, great grandchildren Michelle Marie, Sarah Christine, Melissa Yvette, Jared Alexander, Trinity Skyla Bustillos, Fabian Macias, and Josiah Frayre, brother Monserate Medina and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Orozco will lie in state Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Prayer Service will be held Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 9:30 A.M. at Martin Chapel. Pallbearers will be Victor Bustillos, Alex Bustillos, Enrique Frayre, Javier Macias, Al Hernandez, and Mike Alvidrez. Burial at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. WINTON, TULIA FAYE passed away in El Paso, Texas on Friday, April 27, 2001. She was born in Bowie, Texas April 25, 1909. Ms. Winton was a graduate of Bowie High School. She attended Baylor College where she attained a Bachelor degree and graduated from Texas Western University with a Masters degree. She was a retired teacher with 45 years of teaching in primary schools. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the American Association of University Women and was a highly awarded author and poet. She is survived by her sister, Vona Winton, of Bowie, Texas, her brother, Robert Winton, of Lubbock, Texas and her brother, Glenn Winton of Waco, Texas. Memorial Service will be held for her Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Interment will be held at the family gravesite in Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, Texas. May 3 2001 Return to top BAEZA, ROBERTO 57, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2001 in a local hospital. Longtime resident of El Paso. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam Era. Survived by wife Gloria Aurora Baeza, parents Reyes and Beatriz Baeza, sons Roberto Baeza Jr., Paul Baeza, Matthew Baeza, Isaac Baeza, Oscar, Roberto and Arturo Hernandez, daughter Corina Dominguez, 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brothers Ricardo and Raul Baeza, sisters Alicia B. Perez, Velia Bautista and husband Manuel. Mr. Baeza will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Thursday at 7:30 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 9:00 A.M. at Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Roberto Hernandez, Roberto Baeza, Paul Baeza, Matthew Baeza, Isaac Baeza, and Artemio Dominguez. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. BASHAM, MRS. GUADALUPE O. (LUPE), 87, passed away April 29, 2001. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe Basham; son, Johnny Basham; and grandson Johnny A. Basham Jr. Mrs. Basham was a long time resident of Canutillo and a member of St. Patrick's Church. Mrs. Basham is survived by her sons, Joe O. Basham, Rey Basham; daughters, Anita B. Luna, Helen B. Hinojos, Mary B. Guzman, and Carmen Fleming; 25 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. Visitations will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2001 from 4-9 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home West Chapel of Remembrance located at 480 North Resler. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 4, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Canutillo, Texas. Pallbearers are, Larry Hinojos, Manuel Arzate, Roman Arzate, Gary Hinojos, Carlos Guzman, and Tony Fleming. Interment will take place at Canutillo Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West. Canales, Bernardo 70, passed away Monday, April 30, 2001. Visitation: 4-9 pm with rosary: 7:30 pm Thursday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST. Mass: 9 am Friday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2709 Alabama St. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery w/military honors. Pallbearers: Bob Canales, John Fuller, Armando Gil, Ralph Escarcega, Baudelio Torres & Bill Canales. Honorary pallbearers: B.J. Hernandez, Tommie Rodriguez and Daniel Fuller. Survived by: sons, Bob Canales & Bill Canales; daughters, Elizabeth Royer & Christina Rodriguez; grandchildren, Rachel Royer, Jennifer Royer & Jasmine Rodriguez; brother, Benito Canales; and sisters, Beatriz Gonzalez & Bertha Canales. Preceded in death by: parents, Bonifacio & Julia S. Canales. He served as a corporal during the Korean Conflict with the United States Army. He was a self- employed automotive mechanic and a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Arrangements by SUNSET FUNERAL HOME - EAST. Henry Gregory, TSGT. USAF, Ret., 77, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2001. Mr. Gregory was a resident of El Paso for 46 years. He retired from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX., after serving 23 years of service in the United States Air Force where he served during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Gregory, along with other comrades, founded Disabled American Veterans Chapter #187 in 1966. He will also be remembered for his faithful commitment of serving the Lord as a Reverend with the Methodist Church. Mr. Gregory is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Gregory, son, David Gregory, daughters, Margaret Green and Evelyn Aigbedion, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2001, from 3 to 6 PM at Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. Funeral service will be on Friday, May 4, 2001 at Tobin Park Methodist Church at 1:00 P.M. Rev. Alex Badillo will officiate and Rev. Kevin Bushart will be assisting. Pallbearers will be, Marvin Kelker, Charles Kelker, Greg Jackson, Ted Elliott and Craig Roberts. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Hernandez, Mrs. Guadalupe Cristina 47, loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away Monday, April 30, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her husband, Ignacio Hernandez. Son, Estevan Ignacio Hernandez. Daughters, Denise Kristine Hernandez and Amanda Lee Hernandez. Granddaughter, Avery Lorraine Hernandez. Father, Ruben Sandoval. Sister, Teresa Sandoval. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 1 p.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as Pallbearers. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332. JEDDERY, MR. LAWRENCE E. SR., 70, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Jeddery retired as a Mechanic from the U.S. Postal Service and was preceded in death by his wife Guadalupe V. Jeddery. He is survived by his sons, Genaro Jeddery, Joseph Sergio Jeddery and Lawrence Edward Jeddery Jr. Daughters, Rita Elena Mendoza and Sylvia Bejarano. 9 Grandchildren. Brother, Joseph Jeddery. Sisters, Ruth Lagunas, Alice Aguilera, Viola Bryen and Theresa Jeddery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 8:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Pallbearers will be Lawrence E. Jeddery, Joseph S. Jeddery, Jose Velasquez, Fidel Mendoza, Genaro Jeddery and Roberto Mendoza. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. MURRY, JOE DAVIS 82, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2001. Longtime resident of El Paso. He was the owner of Murry Auto Parts retiring after 25 years of service in the El Paso area. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Preceded in death by wife Linnie R. Murry, parents Smith and Ruth Murry and sisters "Little" Jackie Murry and Patsy L. Marry. Survived by nephew Randy Hamilton, niece Jackie and husband Luis Hernandez, great nieces Mindy and Jodi Cooper. Mr. Murry will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at Martin Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 4015 Flory Ave., El Paso, TX 79904. Burial in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. SIMON, HELEN 65, passed away on April 30, 2001. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carlyle Simon, Jr. and infant son, Carl Simon. Survivors include her daughters, Sylvia Cease, Phyllis Simon, Linda Green, Debbie McElwain, Monica Rogers, and their families, including eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, her sister, Emmi Riedl of Contwig, Germany, mother-in-law Blanche Taylor and their extended families. Helen was a nurse at Providence Memorial Hospital for 15 years, providing countless patients with her special, tender care. She was an affectionate daughter, caring sister, devoted wife, loving mother, steadfast friend, and above all, a faithful child of God. Helen was an inspiration to everyone she knew. The lives of those she leaves behind will be less bright without her brilliant presence. A memorial service officiated by Evangelist John Steinhilper will be held at 9:45 A.M. Friday, May 4, 2001 at the New Apostolic Church, 10356 Kenworthy Drive, followed by burial at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, send donations, in memory of Helen Simon, to the El Paso Cancer Treatment Center, 1901 Grandview Avenue, El Paso, TX 79902. May 4 2001 Return to top COTSONIS, DENUS A. died at home Tuesday, May 1, 2001, of cancer. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Denus served in the U.S. Army from 1939 until 1962. During the Normandy invasion, he parachuted behind enemy lines, and everything since then has been gravy. After retirment from the military Denus was a special education teacher until the early 1980's. Then, he, his wife, various pets and the Airstream trailer traveled the length and breadth of the United States. Denus was preceded in death by his adored wife Belle Valle Cotsonis. He is survived by a son, Byron (Corky) Cotsonis, Byron's wife Margaret Horn Cotsonis, and their daughter Janice Cotsonis of Bryan, Texas. Denus is also survived by a daughter, Carol Cotsonis of El Paso and a brother, Van Cotsonis of Pensacola, Florida. A Masonic memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2001 at El Paso Lodge No 130, 1505 Mcagruder Street, followed by a gathering at Cotsonis home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greater El Paso Special Olympics of Texas, 701 Montana Avenue, 79902; El Paso Humane Society, 325 Shelter Place, 79905; or the Masonic Home and School of Texas, P.O. Box 15040, Fort Worth, Texas 76119. PEREZ, JUANA 67, passed away May 2, 2001. Survived by 6 sons, and 2 daughters. Services are pending. Loved by all, you will remain forever in our hearts. The Perez Family. ROBERTS, DURWOOD DREW 79, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001 in a local hospital. Longtime resident of El Paso. He was the owner of Ma and Pa's Pet Shop for 15 years. Survived by wife Dorothy Winfrey Roberts, stepsons Joel and John H. Kendrick, 7 step-grandchildren, 6 step-great grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 sister. Burial will be private. SILVA, ROY J. 88, passed away Tuesday May 1, 2001. He was a lifelong El Paso resident. Mr. Silva was a retired teacher and Assistant Principal with the Ysleta Independent School District. Survivors include his wife Carmen Silva; daughter Ester Ontiveros; son David Silva; brother Henry Silva; sister Consuelo Cordero; 4 grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00-9:00 p.m. with rosary services will be said 7:00 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral services will be held Monday 9:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church with Fr. Ken Ducre. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. LIGHTBOURN, CIRA (Mama) 90, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2001 in her home with her granddaughter Patricia Haley. She was a life long resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Ramon Lightbourn, grandchildren Richard & Jamell, and is survived by her sisters Antonio (Toni) Melendez and Inez Rosalez of San Juan, Tx., brother Tiburcio (Buch) Lopez, children, Ramon Lightbourn Jr., Gloria Lightbourn, Arturo Lightbourn and wife Mary Elsa, Salvador Lightbourn and wife Vicky, Alicia Armenta and husband Magdaleno, Margarita Harbeck and husband Earl and Lucila Lightbourn all of El Paso; and Elizabeth Nunez and husband Agustin of Catonsville, Maryland and Rosa Maria Fonseca and husband Edward of San Francisco, California. She is also survived by 32 adoring grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren who will proudly carry on her legacy. Mrs. Lightbourn was a woman filled with so much love to give, that for more than 9 years, she and her husband, Ramon, provided a foster home for more than 300 children. She also dedicated much of her time to provide loving childcare for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren until her health would no longer allow it. "Mama", was greatly admired and will always be an inspiration to those who loved and knew her. Her love for children and her commitment to improve the well being of others, was passed on to all of her children and grandchildren and is reflected in their professional careers. Because of her life, this world is a better place and everyone whose heart was touched by her love will truly miss her. Mrs. Lightbourn will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 AM Friday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Pallbearers Richard Huerta, Charles Morales, Elsa Marie Bermejillo, Anthony Lightbourn, Raymond Attaguile, Genee Fonseca, John Lightbourn and Roberto Guevara III. Honorary pallbearers William Nunez II, Rene Fonseca, Andre Fonseca, and Susan Lightbourn. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. May 5 2001 Return to top LEVY, HAROLD G. 80, passed away Friday, May 4, 2001. Mr. Levy was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a veteran of WWII. He was a graduate of UT Austin and 2nd generation owner of Angelus Cleaners. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria and daughter, Donna; and is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Michelle Levy, three grandsons, David, Ryan and Wesley Levy, all of El Paso; his sister, Marjorie Landau of Dallas, nieces and nephews, Jeff Bernard, Joyce Blackledge and Barry Bernard; sister-in-law, Lola May; nephew, Dr. Robert May and niece, Carol May Hoffman. There will be no visitation. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 6th at Temple Mount Sinai Cemetery with Rabbi Kenneth J. Weiss officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Temple Mount Sinai or your favorite charity. RUBIO, ANTONIO ROBERTO 77, passed away May 3, 2001. He worked in the Engineering Department at Ft. Bliss. Mr. Rubio was a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX. He is survived by his wife: Celia M. Rubio; sons: James A. of El Paso, TX and Bruno I. Rubio of Boston, Massachusetts; grand children: Michael A. and David A. Rubio both of Houston, TX. He is preceded in death by his son Robert Anthony Rubio. Visitation for Mr. Rubio will be Sunday, May 6, 2001, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, 3707 Pershing Drive and Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Mass of Resurrection will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Monday at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Fierro officiating. Pallbearers will be Alfred Singh, Arthur Rosas, Lorenzo Martinez, Ray Ledesma, Joe Venegas and Manuel Venegas. May 6 2001 Return to top MARQUEZ, MANUELA F. 81, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in a local hospital. Resident of El Paso for 81 years. Preceded in death by husband Teodoro Marquez Sr., and son Miguel Marquez. Survived by daughters Olga Batres, Nena Puga, Alicia M. Baca and Patricia Mancera, sons Raul Marquez and Teodoro Marquez Jr., brothers Francisco Frescas, Antonio Frescas and Raymundo Frescas from California, sisters Consuelo Armendariz, Josefina Carlos and Mona Carter of El Paso, 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. Mrs. Marquez will lie in state Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:15 p.m. Monday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Pallbearers Raul Marquez, Teodoro Marquez Jr., Roberto Carlos Jr., David Remes, Jaime Mancera and Francisco Batres. Burial in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. MENDOZA, MANUEL ROSAS 85, passed away Friday, May 4, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Mendoza was a retired foreman with the El Paso Water Utilities. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II where he held the rank of Chief Petty Officer 2nd class. His favorite sport and hobby was playing golf. Mr. Mendoza is survived by his wife of 63 years, Petra H. Mendoza. Sons, Manuel Mendoza and wife Martha, Ricardo Mendoza and wife Esther. Daughters, Maria Luisa Duran and husband Ed, Patricia Mendoza Lucas and husband Grant. Grandchildren, Mark Mendoza and wife Gaby, Mike Mendoza and wife Sue, Ricardo Mendoza, Dominic Mendoza, Robert Lucas, Kathleen Mendoza, and Mariella Mendoza. Great grandchildren Mikey Mendoza, Jorian Rubio, Jackie Mendoza, and Chrissy Mendoza. Brother Gilbert Mendoza. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332 MERCADO, PEDRO 49, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001 in El Paso. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Mercado was preceded in death by his mother, Candelaria C. Mercado. He is survived by his wife, Natividad Mercado. Sons, Pedro I. Mercado, Cesar Mercado, Gabriel Mercado and Alfredo I. Mercado. Grandchildren Pedro Valentin Mercado, Miguel Mercado, Carlos Mercado and Bailey A. Mercado. Parents, Valentin V. Mercado and Eulalia Mercado. Brothers, Valentin Mercado Jr., Miguel A. Mercado and Ed Miller. Sisters, Guadalupe Mercado, Margarita Mercado, Bertha Mercado, Ofelia Mercado, Martha Parga, Elsa E. Mercado and Christina M. Mercado. Several Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Pedro I. Mercado, Cesar Mercado, Gabriel Mercado, Alfredo I. Mercado, Valentin Mercado Jr., Ed Miller, Angel Rodriguez and Oscar Melendez Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Lorenzo R. Olivarez, Jesus I. Ortega, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Ramon Sotelo, Luis B. Rodriguez, Bobby Olivarez, Oscar Melendez Sr., and Joe Duran. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332 DILL, RUBYE ELIZABETH of El Paso, TX died May 3, 2001 she was 78. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Dill. Ms. Dill was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 40 years and she also attended Hillcrest Baptist Church. She retired as a Leasing Agent of real estate from Dill's Rental in El Paso. Survivors include 2 daughters: Patricia Tucker, Hawley, TX, Norma Hallbauer, Murray, UT; sons, James H. Dill Jr., El Paso, TX; sister, Thelma Moe, Seattle, WA; 3 brothers, Robert Slater, East Ridge, TN, Alfred Slater, Soddy-Daisy, TN, Norman Slater, Manchester, TN, 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 P.M. Monday at Mile Straight Baptist Church in Soddy-Daisy, TN with Rev. Billy Tucker and Dr. Al Goss officiating with Bruce Hallbauer assisting. Interment will be at Dill Cemetery in Lee Station, TN. Visitation is from 6-9 Sunday. Arrangements by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, Soddy-Daisy, TN. VENEGAS, MARIA ELENA 59, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso. Survived by husband Roberto Venegas Sr., sons Martin Venegas, Jose G. Venegas and Roberto Venegas Jr., and 6 grandchildren. Mrs. Venegas will lie in state Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. TREJO, JOHN JR, 55, passed away on Thursday May 3, 2001. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the Marines Corps. He is survived by wife Bertha Trejo, his son Fred Trejo, and his daughter Yvonne Trejo. His mother Josefina Trejo, and sisters Gloria Mendoza and Lucy Trejo. Nephews and Nieces, Eddie, Jimmy, and Vanessa Mendoza, Karen, Emily and Hector Moreno, Ricardo and Omar Trejo. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 6, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home East Chapel with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. PROVENCIO, MARIE BOWLING age 80, longtime Anthony, New Mexico resident passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at her home. Born October 16, 1920 in El Paso, Texas, she was a retired secretary with the Gadsden I.S.D., and a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Ramiro Provencio of the family home; two sons, Gene Provencio and wife, Olga of El Paso, Texas and Bobby Provencio of Portland, Oregon; one daughter, Marty Brito and husband, Ray of Anthony; two brothers, William and Joe Bowling both of El Paso. Other survivors include six grandchildren, Judee, Rosalie, Kris, Ray and Heather Provencio and Marc Brito; one great- granddaughter, Christie Thomas. A Prayer Vigil will be held at 6 PM Monday, May 7, 2001 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln Avenue in Anthony where the Funeral Mass will be offered at 7 P.M. the same evening with the Reverend Tom Devine, OAR, Celebrant. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105- telephone #1-800-822-6344. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Mimbres Crematory. CHAVEZ, MR. ROBERTO (BETO) SR., 74, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Chavez retired from Rust Tractor Co. as a welder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie C. Chavez. He is survived by his son, Roberto Chavez Jr., mother, Petra Chavez. Sister, Lilia C. Torres and husband Luis Sr. Brothers, Lorenzo Chavez Jr., Rodolfo Chavez and wife Socorro. Sister-in-law, Cora Drake. Several Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral mass will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Lorenzo Chavez Sr., Rodolfo Chavez, Jose Chavez Jr., Jaime Torres, Fernie Velasquez, Armando Clemente, Hugo Clemente and Paul Drake. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332 GUAJARDO, CESAR M.D., 76, born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico passed away Friday, May 4, 2001 in El Paso, Texas. He was a longtime resident of El Paso, and was a physician, practicing in Ciudad Juarez from June 1954 and in El Paso from 1971 to present day. He is survived by his wife, Helen B. Guajardo, daughter, Alicia G. Murphy, M.D., and son, Cesar Luis Guajardo. 4 grandchildren and one brother, Lic. Mario Guajardo. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Services entrusted to SUNSET FUNERAL HOME EAST. 750 N. Carolina Dr., El Paso, TX 79915. (915) 594-4424. SCHREIN, ADEL C. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 8 2001 at Sun Valley Baptist Church, at 2:00 p.m. 9901 McCombs in El Paso, Texas for Adel C. Schrein who passed away on May 1, 2001. She was 86. Pastor Rob Jackson, grandson of Mrs. Schrein, will officiate the services. Adel Calvin Schrein was born September 2, 1914, in Humboldt, NE and grew up in Wahoo, NE. She Married Reinhold T. Schrein on October 4, 1938 in Fremont, NE. They had three daughters, Connie Jackson of El Paso, TX, Kathie Adkins of Lake Arrowhead, CA and Jigger Staby of Durango, CO. She had lived in El Paso since 1973 and prior to that had resided in Alamogordo, NM since 1953, where R.T. Schrein owned Apache Van and Storage. She was a blessing to her children and grandchildren and was very active in many community activities throughout her life. Mrs. Schrein had been active in Trinity Lutheran Church in El Paso, prior to being diagnosed with Pick's disease in 1998. She is survived by nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Her only sister, Anita Bryant, resides in Denver, CO. Her husband R.T. (Doc) Schrein preceded her in death. Donations may be made to the following organizations in lieu of flowers: Alzheimer's Association, Mrs. Schrein had a form of this terrible disease; Hospice of El Paso, who helped give loving care for her in her last difficult days; or Family for a Lifetime Ministries, Wimberly, TX. Her grandson who officiated at her funeral services heads this ministry. Her cremains will be buried in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St., El Paso, Texas 79901, 915-532-1856. www.sanjosefuneral home.com SCHREIN, ADEL C. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 8 2001 BUNTYN, JOHN HENRY 1917-2001. Born May 5, 1917 to Kittie Mapp Buntyn and James Morris Buntyn in Newton County, Mississippi. The youngest of 14 children. Married Winifred C. Amis on June 4, 1939. Came to Berino, New Mexico July 1939. Employed by Santa Fe Railroad April 1941. Where he advanced to engineer and retired June 1982, Mr. and Mrs. Buntyn had 4 children John H. Jr. and Robert C. of El Paso, TX. James M. of Collinsville, MS. Susan Tayman of Simi Valley, CA. Mrs. Buntyn went to her reward August 1986. Mr. Buntyn found a new companion in Laura Sue Hamilton on December 24, 1988. He became a wonderful stepfather to Bradley Hamilton, Zena James, and Gaynelle Adams of Austin, TX. Mr. Buntyn has 9 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Mr. Buntyn was President of the Local Chapter of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers before his retirement. He was currently on the Board of Trustees of First Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home East. Funeral service will be on Monday, May 7, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church, 3928 Montana. Pallbearers: John H. Buntyn III, Kevin Buntyn, David Buntyn, Bryan Buntyn, Mark Sowles, Ray James, and Eric James. Honorary Pallbearers Christopher Buntyn, Connor Buntyn and Colin Hamilton. Interment at Evergreen East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Miracle Flight for Kids 2756 North Green Valley Parkway, Suite 115, Green Valley, Nevada 89014. Services entrusted to SUNSET FUNERAL HOME EAST. 750 N. Carolina Dr., El Paso, TX 79915 (915) 594-4424. ADAMS, RAYMOND GEORGE ("DEDA"), a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Thursday May 3, 2001 at the home of his daughter in Tucson, Arizona. He was 83 years old. Born Oct. 15, 1917 in the small town of Slovan, Penn., Adams was an accomplished athlete in Football and Baseball and was a young leader in his high school and college years. He graduated with honors from the University of Pittsburgh before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army and becoming a World War II Veteran. During his time in the armed forces, he was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, where he met the love of his life, Winnie Morris, whom he married in 1946 and shared a blessed life for 55 years. He was a member of St. Francis on the Hill, Episcopal Church. Adams worked as a freshman teacher at Bowie High School in El Paso before joing State National Bank as a bookkeeper. In his several years at the bank, he became a teller, then a manager of the saving department and eventually Vice President. Adams coached baseball for the the Country Club Branch of the Optimist Club, where he served as president and was a lifetime member. During his retirement, Adams became an avid golfer, making two impressive holes-in-one on the Dos Lagos golf club course in Anthony, N.M. He also loved animals and card for many dogs during his life, including his most beloved, a black Labrador named Dolly. Adams is survived by his wife Winnie; his daughter Susan Meyer of Tucson; and his son Barney Adams of Lubbock, Texas. He is also survived by four grandchildren Tara Kirkpatrick, Amie Meyer, Kaka Adams and Brooke Adams. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 7, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West Chapel. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa, New Mexico. May 7 2001 Return to top CARREON, AMADO JR., 70, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001 in a local hospital. Lifelong resident of El Paso. He was a Korean WarVeteran. Survived by brother Eduardo Carreon, sisters Gloria Mena, Alicia Paz, Maria Hernandez, and Irma Guerra. Mr. Carreon will lie in state Tuesday from 8:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Tuesday at 12:30 P.M. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Family will serve as pallbearers. Burial at Ft. BlissNational Cemetery.