El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, May 24-31, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ May 24 2001 CHAPARRO, ALBERTO A. born May 11, 1931 died May, 20 2001 from cancer in Salem, Oregon. He was born in El Paso and moved to Salem in 1964. He graduated from UTEP. Served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife Juanita, son Dahren, daughter Mary Evanovich, stepdaughter Brenda James, stepsons David and Ken Samples, all of Salem, brother Daniel Chaparro, sister Teresa Gonzalez, both of El Paso, 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Mass will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Salem. Interment will be at Williamette National Cemetery, Portland. Family requests contributions to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Cogar, Carl R. Sr., 79, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, May 20, 2001 at home. He was born on Nov. 15, 1921 in Clarksburg, W. Virginia to Carl J. Cogar and Hermie Hammond Cogar. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served his country honorably for ten years with the 17th and 82nd Airborne during WW II where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He was an art teacher, teaching in El Paso, Deming, NM and Las Cruces where he was the owner of El Portal. Carl was also an accomplished violinmaker, and avid model airplane maker and flyer, loved the outdoors and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Carl is survived by his wife Helen Cogar of the family home. Sons, Carl R. Cogar Jr. and wife Dr. Virginia Cogar of Bowling Green, Ohio and Daniel H. Cogar and wife Vickie of Artesia, NM. Daughters, Margaret Ella True and husband Windell of Clayton, CA, Phyllis Nan Chauncey and husband Gordon of Las Cruces and Jean H. Trujillo and husband Anthony of San Antonio, TX. Brothers, John H. Cogar and wife Mary of Las Cruces and Kenneth R. Cogar and wife Susan of San Francisco, CA. Eighteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dr. Bill Cogar and by one sister, Jill Goodsell. A Reflection of Mr. Cogar's life will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 25, 2001 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Poling and Rev. Marcus Burr officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50 Memphis, Tenn. 38101 1-800-822-6344 or to the charity of choice. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM. 505-526-2419. HOPPER, WILLIAM 75, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2001. He was a resident of El Paso since 1958 and retired from the U.S. Army as a CW3 after 32 years of service. He was a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam and was a member of American Legion Post #58, a life member of VFW #8919 and Voiture Locale Post #605 for 25 years and a past member of the El Paso Radio Controllers Club. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Hopper and brother, Ralph Hopper. Survived by son, Michael Hopper and wife, Jeanne; and granddaughter, Mika Hopper. Visitation will be Thursday, May 24th, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer. Funeral service will be Friday, May 25th in the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. with interment in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to Voiture #605 Nurses Training Scholarship, 4724 Vulcan, El Paso, Texas 79904. MARTINEZ, JUAN S. 82, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2001. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a resident of El Paso, Texas for 35 years. Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Amalia Martinez, son, John V. Martinez, two grandchildren, brother, Manuel S. Vacca, and sister, Alejandra V. Flores. Visitation for Mr. Martinez will be on Thursday, May 24, 2001 from 5 to 9 PM at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Rosary will also be on Thursday at 7 PM at the funeral home chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 AM on Friday, May 25, 2001 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Father Michael will officiate. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers will be John V. Martinez, John B. Martinez, Jeremiah E. Martinez, Manuel C. Vacca, Juan F. Sanchez, David Vacca, Martin Vacca and Ted Saldana. Honorary pallbearers will be Lannie Patton, Christopher Rice, James Weber and Sonny Morales. MAYNARD, ANTONIA (TONITA) passed away Friday, May 18, 2001. Resident of El Paso 65 years. Preceded in death by her husband Henry Maynard and daughter Carmen Maynard. Survivors Carlos Maynard, Edward V. Maynard, Henry Maynard Jr. Daughters: Frances M. Hernandez, Virginia Maynard. Granddaughter: Norma Mendoza. 24 Grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren. Resident of El Paso for 65 years. Preceded in death by her husband Henry Maynard and daughter Carmen Maynard. No services are planned. Direct cremation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to La Paz Funeral Home. MOORE, MAJ ROY E. (RET) USA, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Monday, May 21, 2001. Mr. Moore was a resident of El Paso since 1958. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII with the tanks corp and veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is an Honorary Kentucky Colonel of which he was very proud. He retired from the US Army after 24 years of service. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth (Lib) W. Moore, son and daughter-in-law Roy E. and Christie L. Moore II, Belmont, CA, grandchildren Jennifer R. Moore, El Paso and Bonnie Alyssa Moore, Austin, Tx. Graveside Service will be held at 9:30 AM Friday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Morales, Jesus Roberto 45, passed away on May 22, 2001 in a local hospital after a long illness. He was born on September 7, 1955 in El Paso. Jesus was a former employee at W.R. Weaver Scopes, Ft. Bliss-Animal Control, Beltran's Security before moving to Florida, where he became an honor marksman State Trooper of the Florida Highway Patrol until his retirement. He was an honorable man, loved by all his family and will be missed greatly. He was also absentee parenti to Angel, Ruben, and Rolando Castaneda, Laura and her husband, Hugo Page, Ricardo and his wife, Sukie Lechuga. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezequiel S. and Herminia T. Morales, sister, Lourdes; godfather, Dolores Talamantes; grandparents Talamantes; grandparents Morales, uncles and aunts. He is survived by his wife, Stepheine M. and daughter Julie E. Morales; sisters, Olga M. Castaneda, Delia M. and her husband, Mario Sanchez; brothers, Ezequiel and his wife, Hiromi, Alfonso and his wife, Maria Esther, Eduardo and his wife Andrea Morales; aunts, Maria T. Almada, Ofelia and Esther Morales; godmother, Carmen Talamantes; uncle, Manuel Holguin; sister- in-law, Kathy and her husband, Ron Fender of Florida; mother-in- law, Donnie Brown; also several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and cousins. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 25, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with rosary service at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-East Chapel. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 26, 2001 at 9:30 A.M. at San Jose Catholic Church, Fr. Jose Alcocer officiating. Pallbearers, Antonio Sanchez, Alfonso Morales, Jr., Paul Talamantes, Joshua, Angel and Rolando Castaneda, Eduardo Morales, Hugo Page and David Holguin. Honorary pallbearers, Ezequiel Morales II, Ezequiel Morales III, Ricardo Lechuga, Mario Sanchez, Alfonso Morales, Sr., Hector and Luis Holguin and Ron Fender. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. ORTEGA, PORFIRIO 69, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso. Mr. Ortega was a Korean War Veteran and served in El Paso and Ft. Bliss Fire Department. Survived by brother Alfredo Ortega, sisters Soledad Banuelos, Guadalupe Ortega and Genoveva Toledo. Mr. Ortega 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 held Friday at 1:00 P.M. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Family will serve as pallbearers. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Robinson, Emma Leola Huffman 81, has gone to be with her husband, Eldon N. Robinson and son, Dennis (Denny) Robinson, into God's Loving Arms. She was born in Canton, N.C. February 24, 1920 and died May 23, 2001 in El Paso, TX. She leaves behind a daughter, Nancy Cole-Wofford and son-in-law, Gary; son, David (Tony) Robinson and daughter-in-law, Linda. Her beloved grandchildren, Melonie Fernandez and husband, Rowdy of Maui, HI., Todd Cole and wife, Rhonda of Russellville, Ark., Dennis Robinson of Seattle, WA, Amy Robinson Caudillo and husband, Charlie, J.P. Johnson and wife, Kathy all of El Paso. She was blessed with 11 great-grandchildren, Cole and Kainoa Fernandez, Todd Jonathan (T.J.), Dustin and Allie Cole, Tiffany Caudillo, Christy, Brian, Craig, Samantha and Stephany Johnson. Also surviving are brothers, Howard Huffman of Clyde, NC., Charles Huffman and wife, Eloise of Candler, NC., sister, Betty Moore and husband, Harry of Montgomery, TX., sister-in-law, Phoebe Huffman of Canton, NC. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and friends. Special friends, Annie L. Johnson and Socorro Lettange. A 44 year resident of El Paso, Leola, Eldon and family moved from Canton, NC. in 1949 to Willcox, AZ. then to Newman, Texas in 1957, where Eldon was a 25 year employee of El Paso Natural Gas until his death in 1975. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 24th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaster- Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Street Chapel. Graveside Service will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 25th at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Ben Hodge, Jr. officiating. Pallbearers will be Dennis Robinson, Charlie Caudillo, J.P. Johnson, John Wofford, Mike Mirenic and Jim Martinson. Bernardis, TINA SHEWMAKER Clementina Maria Alba Elena de was born in Salerno, Italy, to Leopoldo Paolo de Bernardis and Maria Teresa Ruta on January 10, 1916. She passed away in her home in El Paso, Texas, on May 22, 2001. She attended the University of Naples. Early in World War II, she volunteered as a Red Cross nurse in the Italian military hospital in Caserta, Later, she served as an inspector in the provincial government of Terra de Lavoro with responsibility for distribution of relief supplies in 67 villages. She married Dwight Lee Shewmaker in 1946 and came to the United States in 1947. She accompanied him in various military posts in the United States and Germany. In El Paso, she volunteered in the American Red Cross in various capacities in the late l95Os and early 1960s. She then worked as the rehearsal pianist for Ballet El Paso until her retirement. She reared her two children, James Shewmaker, who now lives in Atlanta, and Suzy Shewmaker, who now lives in El Paso. Her husband survives, as do her sisters, Rosalia Lucatorto of Sacramento, California, and Gerarda Fiorillo of Caserta, and her brother, Giovanni de Bernardis of Trapetto, Sicily. Her brother, Ernesto de Bernardis, passed away in Genoa several years ago. Her grandchildren, Steve Shewmaker of Savannah, Georgia, Kelly Fairfield of Omaha, Nebraska, Frank Shewmaker of New Orleans, Louisiana, and her great grandsons, Tuscan and Oliver Fairfield, also survive. Visitation will be at Martin Funeral Home, 3839 Montana, on Friday, May 25, from five to eight in the evening with Rosary at six-thirty, and the memorial Mass will be at the same location at two- thirty the next afternoon. May 25 2001 Return to top Brown, Walter Robert passed away on May 18, 2001 and went home to be with the Lord. He had been ill for some time and was ready to go on. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 28, 1928. Walter served in the Marine Corps for 27 years and retired in 1972 and moved to El Paso, Texas. His wife Henrietta Culver whom he met and married in La Paz, Bolivia where he was serving as a Marine Guard at the U.S. Embassy. To this union was born Lucille Ann in May of 1953. He has two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Services were held Thursday May 24, 2001 in Horizon City Community Chapel. Interment was at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Funeral Arrangements By Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Herrera, Jaime "Rabano" 66, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2001 in El Paso, Texas. He was born May 5th, 1935. He is survived by his children; Patricia Rockoff, Jaime Herrera, Jr., Felisa Elias, and Carlos Herrera. Six grandchildren. His brothers, Virgilo Herrera of Juarez, Hugo Herrera of Mexico City, Cesar Herrera of Mexico City, and his sister Amada Herrera de Rodarte of Puebla, Mexico. Many nephews and nieces. He attended the Universidad Del Tech de Monterrey where his major was business administration. In 1960 he was named coach to the Mexican Olympic basketball team in Rome where they made it to the semi-finals. At age 25, he was among the youngest to ever coach an Olympic team. He was an avid sportsman, excelling and setting records in shot put, javelin, basketball and golf. He was retired from his many business interests, resided in El Paso, and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Memorial Requiem Mass will be celebrated Saturday, May 26th, 2001 at Queen of Peace Church at 9:30 AM Inurnment will be at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery at 10:30 AM. Funeral arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St., El Paso, Texas 79901 915-532-1856. Kenneson, Cecil Ann 85, passed away at midnight, Thursday, May 24, 2001 after a brief illness. She was born August 22, 1916 in Walling Bend, TX and was a devoted homemaker all of her life. She is survived by her husband, Claud Kenneson and her son, Claud Kenneson, Jr. of Edmonton, Canada. "She will be missed by her granddaughter, Sharon Flores of Austin, TX and grandson, John Kenneson of Lexington, KY and their families." She is also survived by her sister, Sybil Howard of Chaparral, NM and her nieces and nephews and "We will remember her always." No services are planned. Parmelee, Josephine 95, born January 6, 1906 passed away Monday, May 21, 2001 in Walnut Creek, CA. She married Seldon H. Parmelee in 1930 and they were married for 65 years. Together they owned Parmelee Radio and Sound in El Paso. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of El Paso since December 14, 1930 and remained an active member until the time of her death. She had worked on the staff of the First Baptist Church's Children's Ministry for 47 years and was a member of the Pilot Club of El Paso. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1995 and is survived by her son, Selden H. Parmelee, Jr. of Walnut Creek, CA; 1 sister, Mary S. Wilson of El Paso; nieces, Pat Ault of San Antonio, Linda Carter of Raleigh, NC, and Cathy Zeiler of Newnan, GA. She is also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, May 25th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 26th at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Street Chapel with Mr. John McClaran officiating. Interment in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of El Paso. Schwartz, Ethel M. August 28, 1908 - May 23, 2001 passed away at home on May 23, 2001 at the age of 92 after a lengthy illness. She was born on August 28, 1908 to Gustav and Cecelia Meyer in Cleveland, Ohio. Ethel attended Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan and graduated from Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana in 1930 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. She was a member ol Pi Beta Phi sorority. While attending Purdue, Ethel met Jonathan David Schwartz ("Jonny"), who was there on a football scholarship. Following graduation from Purdue, Ethel and Jonny were married on March 5, 1932 and moved that year to El Paso, where Jonny was employed by Air Reduction Company. Neither Ethel nor Jonny had been to this part of the country before, but they liked it from the beginning and decided to stay and raise their children. Ethel was President of the Junior League oF El Paso in 1945-1946 and was a member of the Tuesday Book Club for 60 years, which remains active today. She made many contributions to the welfare of the community and actively supported the El Paso Symphony Association, board member of the Women's Department of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce, the El Paso Historical Society, the El Paso Museum of Art, St. Clement's Episcopal School and the University of Texas at El Paso. She and her husband were members of St. Clement's Episcopal Church for over 65 years. Jonny was Chief Executive Officer of S.E.C. Corporation, an El Paso based industrial gas and chemical manufacturer and distributor, which merged with UGI Corporation of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1978. Ethel is survived by her sister, Marjorie M. Hughey, her daughter, Sandra S. Hoover and husband, Robert T. Hoover, Jr. and her son Jonathan D. Schwartz, Jr. and wife Josephine (Jody) P. Schwartz. Grandchildren are Max R. Prestridge III, Sharon P. Thompson and her husband J.D. Thompson, Sandra P. McKinney and her husband, Scot W. McKinney, Laura S. Smith and her husband W. Robert Smith, Jonathan D. Schwartz III and his wife, Tracy R. Schwartz, James P. Schwartz and his wife Joy R. Schwartz and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband, Jonny, died August 9, 1994 and her daughter, Cecily Schwartz Prestridge, passed away on October 14, 1996. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clement's Pro-Cathedral, 810 N. Campbell, El Paso, Texas, 79902 and Hospice of VNA-Circle of Hope, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, Texas 79923. Funeral services will be held at St. Clement's Episcopal Church, 810 N. Campbell on Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 11 A.M. with the Very Reverend Philip Jones and the Reverend Bill Francis presiding. May 26 2001 Return to top FAGELMAN, MEYER, 89, passed away May 25, 2001. Resident of El Paso since 1948 and was the owner of Mac's Delicatessen. Mr. Fagelman loved to golf and was a member of the Temple Mt. Sinai and B'Nai ZIon. He is survived by his wife Leona Fagelman; sons, Leonard Fagelman, Barry Smith and wife Cindy; daughters, Rita Silverman and husband John, Sharyn Spillman; grandchildren, Sharon Prudholme and husband Steve, Nina Segal, Annie Gonzalez and husband Joey, Adam Smith and wife Leigh, Scott Smith and wife Andrea, Suzye Kleiner and husband David, Todd Silverman and wife Sharon, Gina Lovett and husband Rob; and 6 great grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at 9:00 A.M. Sunday, May 27, 2001 at Mt. Sinai Cemetery with Rabbi Kenneth Weiss and Rabbi Stephen Leon officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Diamond, Jack Hirsch, Archie Siegleman, Leon Siegleman, Edgar Schnadig, Bruce Gulbas, Fred Licht, and Dr. Larry Gladstone. In lieu of flowers, charity of your choice. pu,logol,7 2648 William H. Nimmins, 92, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 24, 2001. He was born in Denbigh, ND. He was preceded in death by two wives, VaLora Thomas and Launa Brown. He is survived by Pamela Nimmins Coe and her husband Bruce W. Brown, five grandchildren: Jeane Duncan, Ruidoso, NM; Bryan Coe, Fairfax, VA, Paul Brown and William Brown, Austin, TX; Michelle Eubanks, Mobile AL, and their families; nine great- grandchildren: Christopher, Daniel, Jack, Jonathan, Samuel, and Sarah Duncan; Hannah and Jonah Brown, and Jackson William Coe; a sister, Vera Page, and two nieces, Sandra Wetzel & Kimberley Cushing, of ND; and a nephew, William Richards, of MN. He began working at age 8, testing cream in his grandfather's store, in ND. After completing H.S., he served as a policeman and as a prison guard, in South Dakota, becoming a gifted fingerprint expert. He left SD when he heard of a job opportunity at the F.B.I. HQ Fingerprint Records Division, Washington, D.C. Completing college and Law School in 1934, at what is now George Washington University, he became one of "Hoover's Teenagers," a group of new and energetic F.B.I. agents who looked too young to be going after the hardened criminals in the 1930's. He came to El Paso in 1941, as an F.B.I. Special Agent, and retired here after 31 years of service. He also pioneered the Law Enforcement Program at EPCC, in the 1960-70'S, serving as Director and Instructor for over 11 years. Visitation will be Monday, May 28, 2001, 2:00 - 6:00 PM, Harding-Orr, and McDaniel, 320 Montana. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2001, 2:30 PM at Restlawn Memorial Park, 8700 N. Dyer. He truly had a "servant's heart" and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. May 27 2001 Return to top BENAVIDEZ, JOSE 61, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2001. He was a former resident of Las Cruces and a 7 year resident of El Paso. He was also a four year veteran of the U.S. NAVY. Mr. Benavidez was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Paul Anthony Benavidez; brother; Enrique Benavidez and a sister Jenny Benavidez. Survivors include, his wife of ten years, Dolores G. Benavidez; sons, Joseph Benavidez, Jr., and his wife; Laura; David Benavidez and his wife Beverly; step-son, Joshua Covault and step-daughter, Kelly Covault; grandchildren, Erin Benavidez, Paul Benavidez and Dominic Benavidez and his sister, Elsie Fernandez. Visitation will be on Monday, May 28, 2001 from 6 until 8 P.M. at Sunset Funeral Home located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Recitation of the Rosary will be on Monday at 7 P.M. at the Sunset Funeral Home Northeast Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 10 A.M. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Rev. Father Stephen Peters officiating located at 9025 Diana Drive. Cremation will follow services. Pallbearers will be, Robert Benavidez, Efren Benavidez, Michael Esquivel, Eddie Gutierrez, Rick Gutierrez and Lalo Rodriguez. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to: Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174 or 1-800-687-3722. ORNELAS, LUCY A. beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, May 25, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents Miguel and Seferina Avila, her brother Eloy Avila, her sister Elfida SEffieS Aguirre. She is survived by her sons Gilbert Ornelas Jr. and Richard Ornelas, daughters Irene Salcido and Gloria Quijano. Her grandchildren are Yasmin Ornelas; Lori Ann Mata; Gina, Richard Jr. and Annie Ornelas; Andrea, Andrew and Dominic Salcido; Kevin, Kimberly, Kyle and Keith Quijano; and great-grandchildren Damien Alex and Delany Suarez; her sisters Lora Navarrete, Lena Garcia and Sophie Slauter. Mrs. Ornelas will lie in state Sunday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. "And Life is Eternal and Love is Immortal; Death Only a Horizon and a Horizon is Nothing, Save the Limit of Our Sight." ELLIOTT, M.L. 74, passed away Monday, May 21, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of O.E.S., Lillie of the Valley. Mrs. Elliott was recognized and honored as Mother of the Year 1987 by the Links Organization. She is survived by her sons, James, Willie and Robert Elliott. Daughters, Dr. Barbara Brandt, Joyce Berry, Patricia DuHart and Margaret Vann. 22 Grandchildren and 23 Great Grandchildren. Brother, Willie Hunter and Sisters, Bessy, Mary, Geneva and Vertis Hunter. Visitation will be Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Funeral Service will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church with Pastor Ponce Brown officiating. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332. MOTA, GENARO SR., 73, passed away Friday, May 25, 2001. Lifelong El Paso resident. Retired from Merchants Fast Motor Lines after 36 years of service. Survived by wife Bertha Mota, sons Genaro Mota Jr., Eduardo Mota, Juan Mota and Jose Mota, daughters Bertha Armendariz, Gloria Martinez and Herlinda Mota, brothers Carlos Mota, Jose Mota, Gilberto Mota and Doroteo Mota, sister Marina Cabrera, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mr. Mota will lie in state Monday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday at Martin Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. ACOSTA, MARTIN 73, fallecio el Miercoles 23, de Mayo del aÄo 2001 a causa de un accidente automovilistico provocado por una persona que iba conduciendo mal y por culpa de esa persona sus familiares, hijos Genaro M. Acosta y Javier Acosta, hija Amelia Acosta, nietos Roxanne, Geneva, Evelyn, Javier Jr., Krystal, Martin y Jaime Acosta y su hermano Alberto Acosta estan sufriendo. El seÄor Acosta va a ser velado el Domingo a medio dia hasta las 9:00 P.M. Rosario el Domingo a las 7:00 P.M. en la capilla de la funeraria Martin Central. Misa el Lunes a las 9:00 A.M. en la iglesia catolica Sacred Heart, siguiendo el entierro en Monte Carmelo. SANDERS, MARJORIE A. 74, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso who graduated from El Paso High School. She attended Mills College in San Francisco and graduated from the University of New Mexico. In addition to working as a registrar for Austin High School, she was active in the Medical Society Auxiliary and the Pan American Round Table and was an accomplished artist in many media. She is survived by her husband Myron Gilstrap, sister Amy Clague, sons Ralph and Andrew Budwig, daughter Sandra Watson, as well as 8 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 at St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church in El Paso with Rev. Fernando H. Salazar officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. WILLMUTH, LESTER PAUL 74, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Mr. Willmuth was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He was a retired railroad engineer. He is survived by his wife, Renate Willmuth. Sons, Lester Paul Willmuth III and Paul V. Terry. Daughter, Sherry Jane Gonzalez. 6 Grandchildren. Brother, Ponder Phillips and sisters, Betsy Pirrone, Billie Walker, Bonnie Reece and Audry Thomas. Visitation will be Monday, May 28, 2001 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Doniphan. Graveside Service will be Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment will follow in Fort Bliss National Cemetery Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME DONIPHAN. 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202. Looney, Frank (Max) passed peacefully in his sleep May 19, 2001. He resided with his daughter Robin Blackmon, for the last 10 months in Stockton, CA. Max was a longtime resident of El Paso, working in the life insurance business. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. A Captain in the Air Force, he served in both WWII and the Korean Conflict, earning a Purple Heart and a Silver Star. He will be missed by his many friends and family. His wife of 45 years, Vicki French Looney passed away in 1996. Max is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Vicki Lynn and Roland T. Wolfe of Chesterfield, Missouri and 2 granddaughters, Tara and Ashley, his daughter and son-in-law Robin Lea and Gary Blackmon of Stockton, CA and son Mark Scott Looney of Bowling Green, KY and grandson Matthew. Cremation was in California. Medrano, Gilberto Sr., 50, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2001. He was a lifetime resident of El Paso. Mr. Medrano was a nursing assistant at Thomason General Hospital and he was also a Musician. He is survived by his wife Micaela Medrano; his sons Gilberto Medrano Jr. and Gabriel Medrano; his father Lorenzo Medrano and his brother Ernesto Medrano. Visitation will be on Sunday May 28th from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with rosary at 7:00 P.M. at El Paso Mission Funeral Home; Mass will be on Monday at Our Lady of Assumption at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to El Paso Mission Funeral Home. CASTRO, JESUS F. (WHEATIES), 56, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Survived by his wife Ma. Elva Castro, son Raul Castro, Daughters, Mother, Sister, Brother and Family. R.I.P. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to La Paz Funeral Home. RENTERIA, MANUEL (PILDORA) 76, passed away May 13 2001 in San Antonio, Texas. Born and raised in El Paso, a graduate of Bowie High School, attended UTEP. He owned Kwik-N-Neat Cleaners for 38 years. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, 5 children and 13 grandchildren, a sister Molly Canales, from El Paso. Funeral services were held Friday May 18 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. May 28 2001 Return to top CLARKE, MARIA AVVOCATO age 93, died Friday, May 25, 2001 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born in Juarez, Mexico on July 8, 1907. Mrs. Clarke will lie in state Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central, 3839 Montana. Rosary will be Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Chapel. The Mass of the Resurrection shall be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1315 Travis. She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Clarke, daughter Irene Smith, her Father Pedro Avvocato, mother Trinidad Valverde Avvocato, brothers Leonardo Avvocato, Pedro Avvocato Jr., sisters Florencia A. Herrera, Dominga A. Romo, Carmen A. Flores, Vicenta A. Salazar, Julieta A. Douglass and Josephine A. Diaz. She is survived by four sons, James W. Clarke and wife Kay, Peter Clarke and his wife Norma, Daniel Clarke and wife Mary Anne, and Rudy J. Clarke and his wife Pam, 19 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren, brothers Rodolfo J. Avvocato, Martin Abogado, sisters Antonina A. Quirate, and Angela A. Alarcon. And many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made with rip masses or donations made to Fr. C. River Sims, 1550 California St. #6-320, San Francisco, CA 94109. PEDREGON, MARIA MATILDE S. 71, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Pedregon was a retired cook for the Ysleta Independent School District. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Pedregon, Sr. and son Daniel Pedregon. She is survived by her sons, Julian Pedregon, Jr., Jose Luis Pedregon, Richard Pedregon and Eddie Pedregon. Daughters, Norma Pedregon, Martha Villa and Rosie Barragan. 14 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Brother, Gabriel Rosales, Jr. Sister, Teresa Saenz Gonzalez. 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 San Jose Mission. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE, 598-3332 KRAUSE, IRMGARD (ERA) E. was a resident of El Paso for more than 30 years passed away on May 23, 2001. She was a professional dancer of toe, ballet, and tap with the Skala-Girl-troupe, in Germany. Taught dance in East Haven, Connecticut at her own Irmgard's School of the Dance, She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Francis Krause (deceased 1982) and her son, Andrew Philip Krause (deceased 1973). She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Gloria Krause; sisters, Lotte Ray and Ruth Aberle; brothers, Friedrich Gorg, and Manfred Gorg; brother-in-law GÃnther Riegler, niece, Wanda Phillips and various nieces and nephews. She was a member of AARP, Senior Friends, Society of Military Widows Chapter 30 and the Hemlock Society. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 29th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaster- Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Chapel. Graveside Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30th at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Salvation Army in memory of Irmgard E. Krause. LICON, ALFONSO JR., 38, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2001 in El Paso. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Licon was an Inventory Control Specialist for Boeing North America. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Andrea Licon and brother Guillermo Grolon. He is survived by his wife, Maria Licon. Daughter, Michelle A. Licon. Brothers, Florencio Grolon, Luis A. Grolon, Ruben Licon and Ramon Licon. Sister, Margarita Luna. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at San Ignacio Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE, 598-3332. May 29 2001 Return to top ZACARIAS, JUAN passed away Sunday, May 27, 2001. Visitation: 4-9pm with rosary 7:30pm Tuesday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Mass: 1pm Wednesday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME EAST, CHAPEL REMEMBRANCE. Interment: OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL. Arrangements by: SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST. DIRMEYER, DONALD EUGENE 68, passed away on May 23, 2001 in a local hospital. He was born on January 27, 1933 in Marianna, Ark. Don was a retired Firefighter with the El Paso Fire Dept. He is survived by his wife Barbara Mearns Dirmeyer, son Dr. Paul A. Dirmeyer, daughter- in-law Rachel, two grandchildren Brandt & Kallan of Maryland. Brother Norris R. Dirmeyer. Brother-in-law Ken C. Mearns of El Paso. Mr. Dirmeyer will lie in state Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside Service will be held at 9:30 AM Thursday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 233 N. Mesa Hills Dr., El Paso, TX 79901. ALVARADO, MRS. MARIA CRISTINA 42, passed away Sunday May 27, 2001 in a local hospital. She had been a life long resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Alvarado had been an employee of Las Palmas Medical Center. She was a registered Respiratory Therapist. She was preceded in death by her daughter Erika Alvarado. Survivors Husband Raul R. Alvarado. Children Ruben Alvarado and Christina Alvarado. Mother Mrs. Candelaria Reveles. Mother in law Emma Morales, father in law Raul Ruben Alvarado. Brothers Raul Reveles and Manuel Reveles. Sisters Lola Acosta and Bertha Ortiz. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Recitation of the rosary will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest chapel. Funeral mass will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Manuel Reveles, Raul Reveles, Jaime Acosta, Ruben Alvarado, Jose Acosta and Jesus Acosta. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, 1060 Carolina Drive, 598-3332. ESCAJEDA, JOSEFINA A. 94 passed away Saturday on May 27, 2001. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a compassionate and devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Pete I. Escajeda, Sr., and her grandson Benjamin Estrada. She is survived by her sons: Pete Escajeda, Jr., Roberto Escajeda and Alfredo Escajeda, her daughters; Lupe Chapa, Elvira Fourzan, Estella Wells, Josie Aranda, and Norma Estrada, 21 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Escajeda will lie in state Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 12 Noon, Thursday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial at Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. LLAMAS, PETRA ALICIA 80, passed away May 27, 2001. She was employed by El Paso Dry Cleaners. She is survived by daughter Matilde Cardiel and 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday from 1 to 8 p.m. in San Jose Chapel. Rosary: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Funeral: Wednesday at St. Patricks Cathedral (time pending). Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St., El Paso, Texas 79901 915-532-1856. ANTONIO "Tony" ZERMENO, 72 of El Paso passed away Thursday, May 24, 2001 in El Paso, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Zermeno worked in the transportation department with the David Carrasco Job Corp Center. Survivors include his brothers: Rev. Fr. Joseph Zermeno, OF.M., Santiago Zermeno, Ignacio Zermeno, and Ramon Zermeno. Sisters: Guadalupe Trujillo, Consuelo Zermeno, and Teresa Frawley. Several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Services are scheduled as follows: Visitation from 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home- East. Rosary Service at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home-East Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at Little Flower Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Joseph Zermeno officiating. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the American Lung Association. Services entrusted to SUNSET FUNERAL HOME - EAST 750 N. Carolina Dr., El Paso, TX 79915 (915) 594-4424. MILANO, MSGR. A. JAMES was born in Websterville, Vermont, on September 20, 1912 to Rocco and Madeline Milano. He was the second youngest of four brothers (Joe, Frank, Lawrence, and Mike) and two sisters (Rose and Angelina). Lawrence is his only surviving sibling. Hi parents came from Italy to Ellis Island and from there moved to Websterville, where his father was a stone cutter at a granite quarry. His mother was a homemaker. He studied with the Graymoor Friars during high school and attended seminary at Catholic University in Washington, DC from 1932-1940, where he received a B. A. degree. Msgr. Milano was ordained to the priesthood on December 20, 1940 at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, by the Most Rev. Joseph Corrigon for the Society of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. In November, 1943, Msgr Milano entered active military duty as a chaplain. He served in various posts in the Pacific operations and was discharged from the Army in 1947. Msgr. Milano traveled to El Paso and asked to serve in the El Paso diocese in 1949. Bishop Metzger accepted him and later incardinated him into the El Paso diocese. Msgr. Milano served as pastor of Santa Rosa Parish in Pecos from 1948 to 1961, and as pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Silver City from 1961 until his retirement in 1987. In 1974, Msgr. Milano was named a monsignor by Pope Paul VI. In 1987, Msgr. Milano was named 0/00Man of the Year 0/00 by the Chamber of Commerce of Silver City in recognition of his 26 years of service as pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish. According to the article in the Silver City Daily Press, Msgr. Milano has given his professional and personal time to such causes as helping the poor and needy in the community, supporting youth organizations, and educating the youth in the community concerning moral issues such as abortion and sex education. 0/00 Msgr. Milano was a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans and served as an Army chaplain during World War II until illness contracted in the Fiji Islands sent him stateside to a hospital in Massachusetts where he remained for five months in 1946, according to the article in the Silver City newspaper. Since his retirement in 1987, Msgr. Milano had lived in El Paso and served as chaplain to the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at their monastery on Cotton Street. On December 20, 1990, he celebrated his 50th anniversary of priestly ordination with a Solemn High Mass according to the Roman Rite at the Monastery chapel. Aside from his brother, Lawrence, Msgr. Milano is survived by his housekeeper of 37 years, Hope Arciero, who has faithfully cared for him until his final days at his home in El Paso where he had lived since his retirement. He is also survived by Peggy Milano, Kathleen Watson, Joan Buxton, Kenneth Milano, Sandra Granger, Catherine Milano, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many dear friends too numerous to count. Msgr. Milano also served with the following organizations: Chaplain of Roncalli, Chaplain of Knights of Columbus-4th degree Knight, Chaplain of Catholic Daughters Court of Santa Barbara, and Chaplain of Alhambra Guadalupe Caravan 234. Msgr. James Milano will lie in state Tuesday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Christ the Savior Church. Rosary Service will be held Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. at Christ the Savior Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at Christ the Savior Church. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Priest Retirement Fund of the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico. EISENBERG, DORIS F. 69, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2001. She was born on June 25, 1931 to Ernest and Diane Friedman and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Doris was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was active and served as past president of the Sisterhood of Congregation B'Nai Zion where she was also active in several other functions and committees. Doris participated in any community service projects. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Jack Eisenberg; son, Cliff R. Eisenberg and his wife, Martha; daughters, Susan Eisen and Ron Wolff, Cindy Cohen and her husband Louis and Ellen Goldberg and her husband, Danny; grandchildren, Jenna, Lauren and Ernest Eisenberg, Elliot and Alana Berg, Joshua, Aaron and Bryan Cohen, Ashley, Drew and Amanda Goldberg; sister, Joyce Jaffee and sister and brother-in- law, Lainy and Ron Bookbinder; uncle, Howard Bendalin and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 11:30 A.M. at Congregation B'Nai Zion, Rabbi Stephen Leon presiding. Pallbearers, Elliot Berg, Aaron Cohen, Bryan Cohen, Ernest Eisenberg, Mike Jaffee and Richard Friedman. Honorary Pallbearers, Sam Ellowitz, Bobby Bendalin, Sherman Bendalin, Stewart Berntholl, Jerry Friedman, Mike Dipp, Jr., George Dipp, Paul Dipp, Milton Cherno, Leon Siegelman, Ron Bookbinder, Walter Feinberg, Jay Mendeloff, Dr. Raul Portillo, Dr. Branch Craige, Bobby Goldfarb, Myles Heller, Bernie Lauterbach, Max Schecter, David Rosen, Myer Lipson, Dr. Fred Ekery, Dr. Ira Horowitz, David Goodman, Howard Bendalin and Marshall Bendalin. Burial at B'Nai Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice 2211 E. Missouri Ave, El Paso, TX 79903 or to Congregation B'Nai Zion, 805 Cherry Hill, El Paso, TX. 79912 in memory of Doris. May 30 2001 Return to top ALVARADO, EMILIA 95, passed away Monday, May 28, 2001, in a local hospital. Longtime resident of El Paso and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a volunteer with Fr. Pinto Apartments for many years and with the Food Bank for 12 years. Preceded in death by husband Antonio E. Alvarado. Survived by sons Simon B., Tony and Ray Alvarado, daughters Bertha Alvarez andLuz Estrada. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and several great great grand children. Mrs. Alvarado will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 7:30 PM Thursday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 PM Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Borzi, Joseph Frances 81, legendary member of the community passed away on Saturday May 26 2001. He was born on Valentines day, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York. Joseph Borzi spent his adult life in El Paso after receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1945. In 1943 he met and married his life long wife, Nini Borzi. Joseph Borzi was decorated by his government while serving in Panama, he became the Army heavyweight boxing champion and later became a professional fighter, then a well known boxing referee. Over the next several years he was to win several hundred hand-ball tournaments while representing his beloved Y.M.C.A., a sanctuary where he forged friendships that were to last a lifetime. Joseph Borzi had roles in two major motion pictures, was an accepted part of Hollywood society and counted among his friends Frank Sinatra, Linda Darnell and Don Cornell. A few years ago a chapter was dedicated to him in a book entitled, "The toughest men in Texas". He was also honored by the Texas legislature for exceptional service to his community. Joe Borzi was known for his bone crushing handshake as well as his tender heart. He is survived by two great grandchildren, six grandchildren, four sisters and a son. The Borzi family requests that anyone that wishes to make a donation in his memory please do so to the Central Y.M.C.A. Visitation for Mr. Borzi will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2001, from 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East - Chapel with rosary at 7:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be held Thursday at 9:00 A.M. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Campbell, Charles L. born March 15, 1923 in Benjamin, TX passed away May 26, 2001, after a lengthy illness. Charles served his country with distinction as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Army. He was in the 1st Infantry Division in Europe and received the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in Normandy, France. During his career he resided in Bloomington, IN, Brownsville, TN, Eagle Pass, TX and El Paso, TX. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Carol Beth Wrigley and husband John; son, David Campbell and wife Carol; daughter, Jo Alison Volker; grandchildren: Sara and J. B. Wrigley. David and William Campbell, Victoria and Benjamin Volker; brother, Allen Dile Campbell; sister, Helen Tragesser and many other relatives and friends. He will be laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on May 31, 2001. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, 505-984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com CASTILLO, MARIA DOLORES 92, passed away Friday, May 25, 2001. Visitation: 4-9 pm & prayer service 7 pm Thursday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME- EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Funeral service: 9:30 am Friday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Interment: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by sons, Alfonso Castillo (Bertha), Elijio Castillo (Patricia), Luis Castillo (Irma); daughters, Rose Lozano, Esther Jacquez (Salvador), Connie Castillo; 20 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; and niece, Julieta Torres. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Iglesia Espiritu Santo. Arrangements by SUNSET FUNERAL HOME - EAST. Cedillo, Julia Galvan 57, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2001. Visitation 4-9 pm & rosary 7 pm Wednesday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Mass: 10 am Thursday, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 7712 Rosedale. Interment: private. Survived by: husband, Juan Cedillo; sons, Gilberto Cedillo, Alejandro Cedillo, Jose Luis Cedillo; daughters, Susana Cortez, Claudia Cedillo; 4 grandchildren; brothers, Eusebio Galvan, Miguel Galvan, Cruz Galvan; sisters, Maria Marin, Petra Villa, Manuela Hernandez, Estela Rodriguez, Maria de Jesus Gonzalez; and mother, Ines V. Galvan. Preceded in death by father, Manuel Galvan. Pallbearers: Gilberto Cedillo, Gerardo Hernandez, Higinio Cedillo, Sam Cortez, Jesus Villa Jr., Jose Luis Cedillo. Honorary pallbearers: Victor Alfonso Gonzalez, Alejandro Cedillo, Enrique Hernandez, Javier Chavez, Eusebio Galvan, Cruz Galvan, Raul Nunez, Rene Rodriguez. Arrangements by SUNSET FUNERAL HOME - EAST. Fitzgerald, Martha Elizabeth "Kewpie" 80, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and was a member of the Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by husband, John J. Everett and sons, Charles Fitzgerald and John W. Everett. She is survived by her daughters, Martha Knowles and Ann Fitzgerald; sons, Bob Everett and Louis Everett; 14 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren; 5 brothers, Charles, Tom, Bob, Gene and John Coover. Visitation will be Thursday, May 31st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Street Chapel where Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 1st at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Fr. Michael Rodriguez officiating. GONZALEZ, YVONNE "BONNIE" 25, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2001. Lifelong El Paso resident. Yvonne "Bonnie" graduated from Austin High School and for 2 years worked at the YWCA. Survived by parents Trinidad Gonzalez and Beatriz Gonzalez and stepfather Javier Rascon, son Joseph Ryan Gonzalez, maternal grandmother Ana E. Parra, half brother Trinidad Gonzalez, Jr., sisters Cristina Valenzuela and Monica Gonzalez, uncles and aunts Enrique Parra, Guillermo and Juanita Parra, Jaime and Laura Parra, Armando and Teresa Parra, Eduardo and Alma Parra, Jose M. Gonzalez, Antonio Gonzalez, Gloria Dumitch and Frances Gonzalez, 19 cousins and niece Brittney Valenzuela. Bonnie will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Martin Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Enrique, Guillermo, Jaime, Armando and Eduardo Parra, Javier Rascon, Victor Valenzuela and Moises Ramirez. Burial at Evergreen East Cemetery. Maloof, John George age 67 and a resident of Albuquerque for the past nine years and formerly of El Paso, TX died Saturday May 26, 2001 following an illness. Mr. Maloof is survived by one daughter Brenda Jo Maloof of Tijeras; four sons Ron Maloof of Albuquerque, John Maloof and his wife Terry of Omaha, NB, Jeff Maloof of Omaha, and Paul Maloof and his wife Diana of Albuquerque, one sister Lila Mae Ramberg of Albuquerque; and five grandchildren: Monet Maloof, Lawrence Maloof, Stefan Maloof, Chelsea Maloof and Austen Maloof. He was a member of St. Patrick Cathedral Church. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, 320 Montana. Mass will be at St. Patrick Cathedral Church at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2001. Burial will be at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa, NM. "Marines never die, they just fade away." Semper Fi. A decorated Korean War Veteran (2-Purple Hearts, Bronze Star, Korean Service Medal and Presidential Unit Citation), MORALES, GUADALUPE 71, entered into eternal rest on May 27 2001. Born in Smeltertown, resident of Canutillo, Texas. He is preceded in death by his brother Juan Morales. He is survived by his wife, Tomasa C. Morales; sons, Jesse G. Morales, Juan M. Morales, Fransisco Morales, Jose P. Morales; daughter Martha R. Morales; sisters, Maximina Morales, Soleda M. Perez (San Antonio, TX), Celia M. Sanchez (Alamogordo, NM),Nicolasa "Flower" M. Flores: fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Martin Funeral Home West Wednesday, May 30, 2001 from 4 to 9 P.M. with rosary following at 7 P.M. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 9:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (2709 Alabama St.) Burial will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Eulogy for a Veteran "Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circle flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die." Special thanks to Dr. Portillo, Dr. Waldman, Oncology Unit Staff at Providence Memorial Hospital and Claudia Sanchez RN for Mariposa Hospice. May 31 2001 Return to top FEDERICO, JUAN "JOHNNY" 30, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2001. Mr. Federico was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Johnny is survived by his parents Jesus Federico Sr. and Juana Federico, brothers, Jesus Federico Jr. and his wife Andrea, Armando Federico and his wife Jennifer, sisters, Julie Federico (Lucio Pacheco) and Vicky Moriel and husband Ruben, maternal grandmother, Jesusita Fierro, several nieces and nephews, Jesse Federico III, Tony Federico, Michael Federico, Christopher Federico, Brittney Federico, Armando Federico Jr., Adrian Federico, Darlene Federico, Bonnie Quintana, Ruben Moriel, Malayna Moriel and Nayalie Ortiz. Visitation will be from 3 pm to 9 pm Friday, June 1, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Rosary will also be on Friday at 7 pm at the funeral home chapel. Funeral mass is pending for Saturday June 2, 2001 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jesus Federico Jr., Jesus Federico Sr., Armando Federico, Julie Federico, Vicky Moriel, Ruben Moriel, Jesus Federico III and Lucio Pacheco. GILBERT, MARY A. 85, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2001, in a local hospital. Longtime resident of El Paso. She was a charter member of First Assembly of God Church where she had been very active with the Womens Ministries. She was well known for her love of animals. Mary was preceded in death by her husband W. Lev Gilbert, her son Ernest Lev Gilbert, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Survived by daughter Barbara Myers, several nieces and nephews and many very special friends. She will be dearly missed. Mrs. Gilbert will lie in state Friday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside Service will be at 9:00 AM Saturday at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Pastor Phil Sanders officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. McWILLIAMS, EDNA ELLEN 93, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2001. Memorial service: 3 pm Friday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME- NORTHEAST, Chapel B, by Pastor Sam Binswanger. Interment: private. Survived by nephew, Earl Hammock of El Paso; and Prissy, her beloved poodle & companion of 16 years. Preceded in death by husband, Mack; father, Edwin Willis; mother, Ellen Strother Willis; and sisters, Mattie, Lynn, Bertha and Addie. She was born in Forrest Hill, Louisiana on March 17, 1908. She was a resident of El Paso for 35 years. Arrangements by SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-NORTHEAST. Minatrea, Gaylon J. 79, of Murchison, Texas. Service time: 10:00 a.m. Friday at Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton. Died: May 27 2001 in Murchison, TX. Born: Sept. 27, 1921 at Grand Saline, Texas. He retired as a correctional officer at a Federal Prison. He lived and worked in El Paso for many years. Survived by sons, Wayne Minatrea, Thomas Minatrea, stepson, Richard Dale Price, daughters, Elizabeth Ann Bouton, Delores Johnson, sister, Freddie McCurley, 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Reister, Lynn Ann U.S. Army, Capt. 30, and her infant passed away May 24, 2001. She had been in active duty since 1994 with the U.S. Army where she was a Battery Commander, she was also in the Army Reserve while in college and a resident of El Paso for the past four years. Survivors include her son, Triston Noble Reister, mother, Norma Armstrong, maternal grandmother, Louise L. Armstrong, brother, Jeffrey R. Taschner, sisters, Donna D. McCartney and Lisa L. Baumgartner, one niece and one nephew. Visitation was held from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday May 30, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Rosary was at 7:00 Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at the funeral home chapel. Funeral mass will be today, May 31, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at Post Chapel #2 at Fort Bliss. Father Marrufo will officiate. Interment will follow immediately at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be the military. Saunders, Joe Allison In loving memory of, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2001. He was a retired Army Sergeant First Class, served 17 years in Civil Service and was a Methodist. He is survived by his wife, Hermelinda (Martha) F. Saunders; daughters, Brenda L. Saunders, Sonya A. Saunders and Lois Ann Don; sister, June S. Mays: 3 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 12:30 p.m. at Ft. Bliss Chapel #1, Building 315 at Meret and Pershing. The Burial will be at the Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that memorials be made to the American Lung Association. SILVAS, MR. LUIS BORUNDA 52, passed away Monday, May 28, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Silvas was a Tigua Indian, Tribal Member. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Silvas. Sons, Luis Silvas Jr., Samuel Silvas, Samuel Silvas Jr., Raul Silvas and Albert Silvas. Daughters, Rosa Linda Silvas, Juanita Silvas and Sandra Silvas. 15 Grandchildren. Brothers, Antonio Silvas Jr., Gilberto Silvas and Jesus Silvas. Sisters, Carmen Benavides, Isabel Barragan, Micaela Paiz and Patricia Rodriguez. 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 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Old Mission. Pallbearers will be Raul Silvas, Albert Silvas, Antonio B. Silvas, Jr., Ray Barragan, Juan Rivas, Esteban Benavides, Jr., Albert Silvas and Gilbert Silvas. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332.