El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, September 8-15, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ September 8 2001 Aguilar, Santiago J. Jr., 64, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2001 in a local hospital. Lifelong resident of El Paso and member of Cristo Viene Church. He retired from the Job Corps Center as a Property Control Manager after 28 years of devoted service. Survived by loving wife of 27 years Rosa P. Aguilar, sons James Michael Aguilar, Jimmy Aguilar and his wife Holly, and Daniel Aguilar, grandchildren Mia Lauren Aguilar and Ethan Santiago Aguilar, brother Ernesto Aguilar, sister Esther Alvarez and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Aguilar will lie in state Monday, September 10, from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Prayer Service will be held Monday, September 10, at 7:3O P.M. at Martin Chapel. Pallbearers will be James Aguilar, Jimmy Aguilar, Daniel Aguilar, Ernesto Aguilar, David Alvarez, and Julio Rodriguez. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, September 11, at 9:15 A.M. at Martin Chapel. Burial will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Aguilar was a man of great character who brought a smile to the face of everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. CANNARSA, ROBERTA CONNER 38, passed away Friday, August 31, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso, Texas and a 1981 graduate of Andress High School. She taught Computer Programming at the Transmountain Campus of El Paso Community College. She is survived by 2 sons, Nathan and Cyle Cannarsa and her parents Naona Ordway and Robert and Joyce Conner. She is also survived by her brothers, Barry and Brett Conner, sisters, Melinda Smith, Beverly Woodyard and Julie Palmer, stepbrothers, Steve, Rick and Roger Little, stepsisters, Sharon Little and Judi Pierce and her fiance Abel Rodriguez. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 13th, 2001 at 6 PM at First Alliance Church, 9925 Alcan. Anyone wanting to give donations to charity inmemory of Roberta, please call 494-2317. JOHN FORD DEFEE Born on June 25, 1915, he departed this earth in peace on September 4, 2001. He is survived by his wife Madge (known to many as Toni), son John (Nancy), son Tom (Glenda), stepson Guy Miller (Ginger), stepdaughter Greta Balderrama and five grandsons. In accordance with his wishes, there were no viewing or services held. His remains were cremated and divided among his survivors. "HE WAS PURE AND DISPOSED TO MOUNT UNTO THE STARS." CARLOTA FRANCO (85) passed away on September 5, 2001 in El Paso, Texas. Preceded in death by her husband Pablo Franco. He is survived by her sons: Jesse E. Franco Sr., David Franco Sr., and Giovanni T. Torri Sr. Daughters: Irene V. Franco, Estela Ramirez, Ida Bermudez, Dolores Hernandez. 15 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Visitation was Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. where rosary was at 7:00 p.m. at El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Mass will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Concordia Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to El Paso Mission Funeral Home. GOLDMAN, PAULINE LAKIN 90, died on Friday, September 7, 2001. She was preceded in death by Milton, her husband of 58 years. She is survived by daughters, Gloria Lavis and Deborah Hamlyn, and son, Michael Goldman, all of El Paso. Grandchildren include Dan, Stella and Jerome Lavis, Lisa and David Goldman, and Geoffrey Hamlyn. Great grandchildren are Matt and Eric Lavis. She is also survived by her brother, Dr. Herbert S. Lakin and numerous other loving relatives. Pauline was a beautiful woman and a fine pianist. She imparted her love of life and music to her children and all who knew her. Her passing leaves a deep void in the lives of all her beloved family and friends. A graveside memorial service will be held at Temple Mt. Sinai Cemetery at 4 PM on Sunday, September 9, 2001. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to El Paso Symphony Orchestra Foundation or El Paso Opera Foundation. RUELAS, EVA A. 90, passed away Monday, September 3, 2001 in a local hospital. Lifelong resident of El Paso. She was an Avon Representative for the San Juan area. Survived by son Raul Ruelas, granddaughters Sonia C.R., Lorena and Lisa Ruelas, grandson David Ruelas and 6 grandchildren. Mrs. Ruelas 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 Sunday at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 11:30 A.M. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Family will serve as pallbearers. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. September 9 2001 Return to top Estrada, Eduardo 69, lifelong resident of El Paso passed away Thursday, September 6, 2001. He was a member of the Catholic Church and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He received the Korean Service Medai along with the UN Service Medal and the National Defense SV. Medal. Survivors: wife, Irma Acosta Estrada, sons: Eddie Estrada & wife Jhon, Willie Estrada & wife Yollie, daughters: Teresa Guadarrama & husband Rogelio, Mary Jaurez, Bernice Gonzalez & husband Victor. Brother: Jose Estrada. Sister: Maria Elena Munoz. Grandchildren: Monica Juarez, Denise Juarez, Nathan Juarez, Joey Guadarrama, Angel Guadarrama, Annie Guadarrama, Valerie Estrada, & Melanie Estrada. Great-grandchild Evan Martinez. Preceded in death by parents, Jose and Tomasa Estrada. Visitation will be from 4 to 9pm Sunday September 9th with rosary recital at 7pm Sunday at Sunset Funeral Home East- Chapel of Remembrance. Funeral mass will be said at 12:45 Monday at Little Flower Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be: Willie Estrada, Eddie Estrada, Victor Gonzalez, Rogelio Guadarrama, Joey Guadarrama, Angel Guadarrama, Nathan Juarez, and Hector Lozano. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. MORALES, MRS. HORTENCIA YOLANDA 56, passed away Friday, September 7, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Morales is survived by her husband, Oscar Morales. Son, Armando Esequiel Morales. Daughter, Naomi Rebecca Morales. 1 Grandchild. Mother, Celia G. Morales. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 9:15 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Bill Coplan, Manny Rojo, Poncho Fierro, Ramon Granados, Manny Torres and Hector Lozano. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332 Torres, Primitivo 75, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2001 in a local hospital. Lifelong resident of El Paso and member of the Catholic Church. Preceded in death by wife Lupe Torres. Survived by son Primo Torres, daughter Maria Teresa Torres, 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and other family members and friends. Mr. Torres 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 Sunday at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 1:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Roach, Marion A. MSGT (Ret) U.S. Army, 83, passed away September 5, 2001, a resident since 1956. Mr. Roach was a veteran of WWII, Korea, served two tours in Vietnam, retired after 24 years of service and was a member of the V.F.W. He is preceded in death by his son, Paul R. Roach and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruby Roach. Visitation will be Sunday, September 9th, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer. Graveside service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 10th at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Paul Roach Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Joe Creed, P.O. Box 3590, Las Cruces, NM 88003-590 Park, Patricia Ann 88, died in her home in Seguin, Texas, on August 24, 2001 and buried in San Geronimo Cemetery. She was the widow of Edgar D. Park early land owner and developer of North East El Paso of the thirtys through the fiftys. (Edgar D. Park Elementary School). Mrs. Park and her children moved to the Seguin area in 1965. Mrs. Park is survived by her daughter Teresa Ann Park Jacques and her husband Greg Jacques of Wimberly, Texas. Son, Richard Craig Park of Seguin, Texas. Her younger sister Peggy Taylor and husband Ralph of Mission, Texas, and a niece, Mary Louise Griffin and her husband F. Deel Griffin of Claremont, CA. Grace Ethel Sieckhaus and older sister and close friend died five days later on August 29, 2001 at Ember Care Medical Health Center in Claremont, CA. All of her brothers preceeded her in death, Dwey, Archy and J.B. Blackstone. Barron, Anthony Cano 88, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2001 in El Paso. Mr. Barron is survived by his children, Isabel Barron of Alamogordo, NM, Peter Barron of Boca Raton, FL, Veronica Harrison of Costa Mesa, CA; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three great- great- grandchildren; two brothers, John Barron of Dallas, Frank Barron of Austin; and two sisters, Josephine Barron of Irvine, CA and Elodia Barron of Dallas. Cremation services under the direction of Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer. He will be buried in Ft. Stockton at a later date. Sitters, Carmen beloved mother and lifelong resident of Ysleta, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2001. Having lived a beautiful and fulfilling life along side her beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was greatly loved and appreciated and will be deeply missed. Services will be held at Martin Funeral Home East on George Dieter; Sunday, September 9th from 3 to 9 P.M., with Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Mass will be held on Monday, September 10th at 11:00 A.M. at Mount Carmel Church with burial services at Mount Carmel Cemetery. NUNEZ, YGNACIA R. passed away Sept 6, 2001. Survived by her husband Hilario Nunez. 1 son, and 4 daughters. 28 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Monday 4-8 P.M. in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel. Funeral: 10 A.M. Tuesday, at First Baptist Church- Fabens. Rev. Lary Hutchins officiating. Interment: Fabens Cemetery. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary. BURCIAGA, DR. ROBERT G. 73, passed away Friday, September 7, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a graduate of Bowie High School and a US Navy WWII Veteran. He retired as a Chiropractor after many years of service which included Spain, Hawaii, Italy and the United States. Preceded in death by brother Toribio "Jack" Burciaga. Survived by companion Sara Rodriguez of many years, brother Rudy Burciaga, sisters Esther Mallon, Cuca Rios, Cruz Brooks, Consuelo Lombrana, and Martha Najar, and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Burciaga 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 6:30 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. at San Juan Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Billy Terrazas, Billy Terrazas, Jr., Arthur Burciaga, David Mallon, Henry Del Valle, Larry Thompson, Jeffrey Brewer and Kenneth Brewer. Burial will be held at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Adelung, Reginald 78, of El Paso passed away Thursday, September 6, 2001. He was a 33 year resident of El Paso and member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Adelung was born In Baltimore, Maryland, and served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents: Sidney J. and Ida May Adelung. Survived by his wife: Mrs. Joseflna S. Adelung. Sons: Reginald Denny Adelung and Richard Paul Adelung. Daughter: Deborah Suzanne Adelung. Grandsons: Nicholas Adelung and John Adelung. Brother: Ernest H. Adelung. Sisters: Marion Saver, Joan Adelung, and Gloria Creaney. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m., Sunday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Funeral Mass will be said at 12:15 p.m., Monday at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. September 10 2001 Return to top AMIS, BERNICE HALL AMIS, On this day September 7, 2001, Bernice Hall Amis was called home to be with Our Lord. She was born on October 28, 1917 to John Henry and Lorena Michel Hall in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mrs. Amis has been a resident of El Paso, Texas since 1924, and was a graduate of El Paso High School. During World War II, as a Civil Service employee, Mrs. Amis was stationed at Camp Barkley, Texas and then returned to El Paso where she met her husband Jim. They later married in Silver City, New Mexico. Raised as an only child, Mrs. Amis was graciously accepted into a large southern family. She was co-founder and General Manager of Spur Federal Credit Union where she retired on December 31, 1981 after 32 years of service. She was a member of Scotsdale Baptist Church. Mrs. Amis was past president of the VFW #812 Women's Auxiliary, and was a current member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Narve. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, the late James H. Amis and is survived by her children, daughters, Lorena A. Davis and Deborah A. Devine, both of El Paso, and son, James H. Amis, Jr. of Longview, Texas. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Jason Amis, Matt Devine, Cody Amis, Tamara Kinnard, Jay Davis and Landon Amis and well as two great grandsons. Visitation will be on Monday, September 10, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel, Pastor Robert Myers officiating. Mrs. Amis' grandsons will serve as pallbearers along with Robert C. Buntyn, James W. Sanders and Hugh T. Devine. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. MUIRHEAD, JOSEPH WILLIAM born March 11, 1935, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Martha Jo, sons, Joseph Robert and John Muirhead. He is also survived by his mother Nell and brother Jack. Joseph was a loving father and husband. He served as a soldier, school teacher, principle, lay-preacher and devoted much of his life to helping the homeless. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2001 in First Baptist Church of El Paso (Ford Chapel). In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the El Paso Diabetes Association, 1921 Yandell Drive, El Paso, TX 79903. ALVARADO, JOSEFINA H. "Fina", 58 of Portland, Oregon, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on September 3, 2001 in Portland. She was born on February 13, 1943 to Pablo and Juanita Hernandez in Socorro, Texas. In September of 1968, Fina's family moved to southern California, where she shared her life with her husband, Luis Alvarado, her two children; Annie and Eddie Alvarado, three grandchildren, Eddie Alvarado, Lanete Alvarado and Irene Monique Alvarado, three brothers, Paul Hernandez of Phoenix, Arizona, Ray Hernandez of Northridge, California and Mike Hernandez of Lancaster, California, four sisters; Jesse Carrasco of San Antonio, Texas, Alice Govea of Simi Valley, California, Rita and Liz Hernandez of Northridge, California. Fina is preceded in death by her infant daughter Irene, her father Pablo Hernandez, her sister Kathy Felix, her grandmothers Isabel Jurado and Narcisa Hernandez. Visitation will be on Monday, September 10, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 5:30 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central and from 6:30 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with the Rosary Service at 7:00 P.M. at La Purisima Catholic Church, Socorro, Texas. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 12:00 P.M. (noon) at La Purisima Catholic Church, Socorro, Texas, Fr. Juan Narez officiating. Interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to La Purisima Catholic Church. JABALIE, JENNIE OGANE passed away Friday, September 7, 2001. She was born in Lebanon and lived all her life in El Paso. She was the wife of the late Mr. Wadlih Jabalie. She is survived by her sister Rose Mickwee Sawaya of Alhambra, California and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. with Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Cathedral on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. with burial to follow at memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Donations can be made to your local orphanages. September 11 2001 Return to top Acree, Clara 86, passed away Monday, September 10, 2001, a resident of El Paso for fifty years, and was an avid dancer at her senior citizen's center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur E. Acree. Beloved mother of Joyce Terrell and grandmother of Don, David, Bobby and Bryan Terrell, and sister to Marie Bales. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 12th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 13th in the funeral home with Pastor Carol Vaccariello officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Castro, Lorenza Portillo 75, passed away on September 10, 2001. Lori was a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was the past president of her local PTA and served as a volunteer in her community in many organizations including the reading club, March of Dimes, Boy Scouts, and working with disabled children. She retired from JcPenney Corporation. She was known to all as "Mom". We will all love and miss her dearly. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, M.J. Castro; daughters Marty Yolanda Gilbert and husband Lloyd Gilbert, Norma Irene Adauto and husband Dr. Inez Adauto, and Alice O'Brien and husband Gerry O'Brien; sons Dr. Jesus "Sonny" Castro and wife Mary, and Dr. Daniel Castro and wife Cathy. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister and many other family and friends. Memorial Rosary will be held Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Memorial Mass will be held Friday, September 14, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Patrick Cathedral with Fr. Richard A. Matty officiating. Donations may be made in Mrs. Castro's honor to the American Cancer Society. CHAVEZ, ELENA LOPEZ 100, of Parral, Chihuahua in Mexico, passed away Monday, September 10, 2001. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and dedicated her time to her family and her home. She is survived by her son, Ricardo Chavez and his wife, Maria; 5 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; along with several more family members and friends. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Remembrance, with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 602 South Oregon Street. She will be buried with her husband, Antonio Chavez, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Ricardo Chavez, Manuel Chavez, David Chavez, Ricky Chavez, Mario Rueda and Charlie Salazar will serve as pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. FAZ, MARIA BEATRIZ went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 7, 2001. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jesus Faz; daughters and their husbands, Marie Yvonne Barraza (Carlos), Corrina Marie McCain (Daniel) and Kristina Maria Mesa (Nick); 2 grandchildren; mother, Guadalupe Anchondo; brothers, Salvador and Victor Anchondo and sister, Alicia Cano and Martha Torres. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with rosary service at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Funeral mass will be on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 11:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. GARCIA, MRS. BERSABETH "CHAVELITA" R. 79, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2001 in El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Santo Nino Catholic Church. Mrs. Garcia retired from the El Paso Electric Company after 34 years of service. She was a volunteer of the AARP and a member of the Santo Nino Choir. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband Nicholas Garcia. Daughter, Maria Teresa Casarez. Step-son, Richard Garcia. Granddaughters, Lita Denise Sanchez and husband Hector, and Arleen Dawn Casarez. Brothers, Juan C. Renteria and Santiago Renteria. Sister, Cecilia Irigoyen. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 9:15 a.m. at Santo Nino Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Gustavo Casarez, Hector Sanchez, Kevin Aguilar, Joe Gallegos, Victor Renteria and Gonzalo Gonzalez. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332 Gonzalez, Zeferino 80, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2001. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by his sons, Salvador Gonzalez, and Jesus D. Gonzalez, daughter in law, Irma Gonzalez, granddaughter Diana Gonzalez and sister Natalia Gonzalez. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Recitation of rosary will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. Funeral mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Antonio Church. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Hammons, Sarah Marguerite 85, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2001. She was bornin Ocalona, Arkansas May 20, 1916, and was a resident of Fort Hancock for over 65 years.She was a member of the Fort Hancock Community Church, Past Worthy Matron and member of Order of the Eastern Star, Fabens Chapter No. 764, and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. Preceeded in death by her husband, Stanley Hammons. Survived by her daughter Patsy Hammons of Sunset, Texas; granddaughter; Christy Hausen of Odessa; 2 great grandchildren; Matthew and Michaella Hausen and several nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday September 13, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel-Fabens, Texas. Graveside service and interment at 2:30 p.m. in Fort Hancock Cemetery. Pallbearers; Jim Bean, Kenneth Carr, Milton Massey, Jerry Polk, Terry Rose, and Johnny Stubbs. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Hancock Community Church or Fort Hancock Cemetery. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary. Moore, Gerald "Jerry" 64, of El Paso, died Friday, September 7, 2001 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Moore was born June 2, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Mr. Moore retired from the US Army in 1979 and started work for Civil Service. At the time of his death, Mr. Moore was employed at the Ft. Bliss Commissary. Mr. Moore played fast pitch softball while he was in the Army. He was a pitcher and was liked by many of the ball players. He is survived by his wife, Nelda; son, Vince (Debbi) Moore of El Paso, Robert (Jennifer) Moore of Richville, MN, daughter, Kathy Moore of Chaparral, NM; stepchildren, Rhonda (Ken> Brar of El Paso, Douglas (Sandy) Garner of San Marcos, CA, James (Bernice) Garner of Ft. Worth, TX; stepmother, Irene Moore of Warren, MI and sister-in-law, Lois Moore of Canton, MI; 16 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Jerry is also survived by numerous friends and co-workers. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Florence Moore and his brother, William Moore. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at Restlawn Funeral Home from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Graveside service will be on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with full Military Honors. Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Ferris, Alex Salas, Fred Pacheco, Jim Curtis, Ed Wyche and Jerry Venable and Woody Clark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the Cancer Society or Hospice of El Paso. The family would like to thank Dr. Sonka and the staff at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Also, we are very thankful for the kindness shown by the nursing staff on the 7th Floor (Ward 7E) at WM Beaumont Army Medical Center. Our thanks and appreciation is extended to the staff at Hospice of El Paso. Jerry will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We love you, Jerry. PALACIOS, MARCOS Sr., 72, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2001 in a local hospital. Longtime resident of El Paso and member of Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. He retired from Nelson Electric after 20 years of service. Preceded in death by brothers Salomon, Manuel and Francisco Palacios. Survived by sons Jose Manuel Palacios, Mario Palacios, and Marcos Palacios, Jr., daughters Marta Palacios and Magdalena Palacios, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brothers Adolfo, Pedro, Raymundo and Hermerihildo Palacios. Mr. Palacios will lie in state Tuesday from 12:30 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Our beloved father, grandfather, and great great grandfather will be greatly missed by all. PENA, FREDERICK "FRED" W. On September 9, 2001, Frederick W. Pena (Fred) was called home to be with our Lord. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. He was a graduate of Austin High School and a U.S. Navy Veteran. Fred worked as a technician for the Steris Corporation. He is survived by his wife Irene Adauto Pena, daughters Victoria Gibson (Shawn), Mollie Pena, parents David and Aurora Connell, brother Michael David Pena, sisters Debbie Jameson and Kathy Cross. The Pena and Connell Families would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the IHS Staff, 5th Floor on North Oregon Street and to the Staff at Loma Vista Dialysis on Lomaland Drive. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 13, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Graveside Service will be on Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, Pastor Tom Delgado officiating. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to the El Paso Diabetes Association, 1921 E. Yandell Drive, El Paso, Texas 79903. THE LIVES OF THOSE I TOUCHED Please don't say I gave up, just say I gave in. Don't say I lost the battle, for it was God's war to lose or win. Please don't say how good I was, but that I did my best. Just say I tried to do what's right, To give the most I could, not to do less. Please don't give me Wings or halos, that's for God to do. I want no more than I deserve, no extras, just my due. Please don't give flowers or talk in harsh tones. Don't be concerned about me now, I'm well with God, I've made it home. Don't talk about what could have been, it's over and it's done. Just see to all my family needs, the battle has been won. When you draw a picture of me, don't draw me as a saint. I've done some good, I've done some wrong, So use all your paint, not just the bright and light tones, Use some gray and dark. In fact don't put me down on canvas, Paint me in your heart. Don't just remember good times, but remember some bad. For life is full of many things, some happy and some sad. But if you must do something then I have one last Request. Forgive me for the wrong I've done And with the love that's left Thank God for my soul's resting, Thank God for I've been blessed, Thank God for all who loved me, Praise God who loved me best. Weinstein, Sue Ann Borschow 47, of Manalapan, NJ. Died on Sunday Sept. 2nd.2001 She was a Vice President of Taylor Mills P.T.A. and active in various Soccor Leagues. She was a member of Shaari Emeth Temple. Surviving are her husband Doug, two sons Brad and Max, her parents Barbara and Julian Borschow, her brother and sister-in-law Allen and Patricia Borschow, 2 nephews, Phillip and Geoffrey Borschow, a great aunt, Helen Borschow, an aunt, Dorothy Borschow, all of El Paso. Also surviving are an aunt and uncle, Larry and Piera Freitag of Sarasota Fl., cousins Tina and Michael Novick, Sandra and David Veeder, Bruce Freitag, Bob Eyre, Jamie and Suzanne Freitag, David and Linda Freitag and Laurie Beth and Joe Villanova. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 3 PM in the Krupp Chapel at Temple Mt. Sinai, 4408 N. Stanton St. Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Research, 801 Broad St., Shrewsberry, NJ. 07702 or to a charity of your choice. September 12 2001 Return to top Sota, Maria S. DeLa 97, passed away Monday September 10, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband Manuel DeLa Sota; sister Hortencia Sianez of El Paso; nieces and husbands Lilia & Joe Avalos, Isela & Jim Curtis all of El Paso, Blanca & George Stewart; several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be Wednesday 4 - 9 P.M. with rosary services being said at 7:00 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral mass wll be held Thursday 12:00 noon at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Dunn, William Clyde 67, died at home in Tucson, AZ on September 8, 2001 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a registered professional civil engineer and land surveyor in Arizona. Clyde graduated from Austin High School in 1951 and the University of Texas at El Paso in 1956. He joined the Southern Pacific Railroad in El Paso and spent his entire professional career with them. He moved to Tucson in 1973 as the Assistant Division Engineer. Upon retirement in 1993 he was the chief Construction Engineer for the entire railroad. He is survived by his wife, Jeanine of Tucson; daughter, Melanie of New York City, NY; and brother, David of Key West, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Arizona Cancer Center, Pancreatic Cancer Research in memory of William Clyde Dunn, 1515 N. Campbell Ave., P.O. Box 245013, Tucson, AZ 85724. GARCIA, VICTOR MANUEL 21, passed away Sunday September 9, 2001. He was a resident of Canutillo and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Garcia is survived by his parents Victor Manuel Garcia and Irma Blanca Garcia. Also survived by his 2 sisters Jacqueline and Jazmin Mejia. Visitation will be Wednesday September 12, 2001 from 4 to 9 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm @ Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 9:00 am Thursday September 13, 2001 at Emmaculant Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Funeral Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Goodman, Archie E. 90, died peacefully on September 11, 2001 in El Paso, his lifelong home. Survived by his brother David E. Goodman and sister- in-law, Evelyn R. Goodman. Devoted uncle to his nieces and nephews Jay Goodman, JoEllen Weiss, Jon Monte Goodman and Janis Weiss and their spouses. Beloved great uncle to Jacob, Sarah, Charlotte, Ben and Nick Weiss. Mr. Goodman served as a captain in the Quartermaster Corp of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was commanding officer of a railhead depot company, fighting at times behind enemy lines in France and Germany. Mr. Goodman was the longest standing member of B'Nai Zion Synagogue and remained active there until the end of his life. He was also a member of Temple Mt. Sinai. Mr. Goodman graduated from El Paso High School in 1928 and attended the University of Texas. He left Austin two months shy of graduation in 1932, to return home and go to work after his father's death that year. His work involved finance and real estate. Graveside services will be held at B'Nai Zion Cemetery on Friday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Jay Goodman, Jon Monte Goodman, John David Weiss, Louis A. Weiss, Ben Frank, Herbert Given, Al Blumenthal and Gershon Ettinger. Honorary pallbearers will be Ismael Acevedo, Howard Bendalin, Cliff Eisenberg, Jack Eisenberg, Sam Ellowitz, Saul Frank, Dan Goodman, Tripper Goodman, Tito Krohn, Sol Lederman, Myer Lipson, Morris Marcus, Richard Otis, Tibor Schaechner, Ray Schapiro and Dr. James Spier. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Mr. Goodman's name to a favorite charity. Marquez, Paulina A. 95, went to be with our Lord on Monday, September 10, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso since 1906 and was the daughter of the late, Maximo and Transito Arias. She was a missionary in Mexico for 60 years. She is survived by her sons, Samuel Diaz, El Paso, TX., John Marquez, Yorba Linda, CA., Lino Marquez, El Paso, TX., Danny Marquez, Palm Dale, CA., Panfilo Marquez, Jr., Long Beach, CA. and David Marquez, Chino Hills, CA.; daughters Maria Elena Marquez, El Paso, TX., Yolanda Marquez, El Paso, TX. and Licha Wise, Gardena, CA.; niece, Emma Morales and her children, Margie and David Morales, El Paso, TX., 39 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Friday, September 14, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the memorial gathering at 6:45 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside service will be on Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. SCHAFFINO, MARIA 73, passed away on September 10, 2001. She is survived by his husband Jose A. Schaffino Sr., his sons Heriberto Schaffino and Jose A. Schaffino Jr., daughters Carolina Gonzales, Mary E. Avila and Carmen Duran; 16 grandchildren and 25+ great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with prayer services at 7:00 p.m. at El Paso Mission Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday Sept. 13, 2001. Graveside services will be at Concordia Cemetery on Friday. Arrangements by El Paso Mission Funeral Home on 2600 E. Yandell Dr., El Paso, Texas. September 13 2001 Return to top Bickley, Agness E. 95, passed away Monday, September 10, 2001. Mrs. Bickley was a longtime Anthony area resident. She was a member of the Garden Club, Alladin Club and was an avid gardener. She was also a member of Anthony Methodist Church. Mrs. Bickley was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Barney Bickley and her son, Joe Bickley. Survived by her son Barney Bickley, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Visitation will be held Friday, September 14, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West. Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park. COPELAND, BEA age 78, a resident of Falmouth, Maine, died September 9, 2001, at local hospital in El Paso, Texas. Born 1923 in Westbrook, Maine, the daughter of Harry and Lillian Robinson Stoddard. Bea attended Portland schools graduating from Portland High School in 1940. After attending Business College, Miss Stoddard worked as a bookkeeper for The Grand Union Company. Bea was married to Paul W Copeland for 33 years before his untimely death at age 55 in 1977. She was a homemaker who enjoyed her vegetable and flower gardens, knitting, crafts and baking bread. She won many blue ribbons for her Anadama bread at The Cumberland County Fair. She loved nature, especially loons and the family of wild turkeys which lived behind her home. She participated in USM Extention groups and was a member of The Female Samaritans. An important part of her life was an informal group of women who called themselves "The Friday Girls": they met every Friday since 1964 for lunch, projects and good conversation. Her friendships were most important to her and included women she had become close to over sixty years ago. Mrs. Copeland is survived by her only child, Deborah Copeland-Bruno of El Paso, Texas and Pine Point, Maine, her son-in-law, Felice L. Bruno, NM and a granddaughter Natalie K. Bruno of Houston, Texas. A graveside service will be held at The Pine Grove Cemetery, Falmouth Foreside, Maine at a date to be announced. FRANCO, JOSE E. "CHINO" 75, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso and member of Nazareth Hall. He retired from Safeway after 38 years of service as a Supervisor and was one of the Founders of the Teamsters Union in El Paso. Preceded in death by brothers Luis Franco, Amancio Franco, Manuel Franco and sister Sara Esther Franco. Survived by wife Lydia Franco of 58 years, daughters Maria Esther Franco, Christina Teresa Franco, Rose Marie Franco Wagnon, grandchildren Jose B. Franco, Zandra Franco, David Dominguez and Harley Moreno, brothers Enrique Franco, Eduardo Franco, Mario Franco. Mr. Franco will lie in state Friday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Friday at 6:30 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 1:30 P.M. at Nazareth Hall. Pallbearers will be Jose B. Franco, David Dominguez, Robert Diaz, Mario Franco, Jr., Daniel Franco and John Wagnon. Honorary pallbearers will be Enrique Franco, Eduardo Franco, Mario Franco, Antonio Franco, George Cortez, and Rene Dominguez. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Nazareth Hall, 4614 Trowbridge Ave., El Paso, TX 79903. GRADY, ROBERT E. 78, passed away Wednesday September 12, 2001. He had been a resident of El Paso for 68 years. Mr. Grady was a purchasing agent for Tepco Co. and was graduate of Texas A&M Class of 1945. Survivors include his wife Marian Breckenridge Grady; daughters & sons in law, Maryanne Smith, Judy Birch (Bob), Nancy Vaughan (Dean); sister Marian McIlhaney; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, nieces Jan Counts & Patty Bates. Visitation will be Friday from 4 - 6 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Saturday 9:00 a.m. at Restlawn Cemetery with Mr. Dan Gibson officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association. JENKINS, JAMES R., LT. COL (Ret) loving husband, father and grandpa went to be with our Lord on a beautiful sunny day. He will be remembered for his quick laugh and the twinkle in his eyes. He was an avid scratch golfer, now gone to play the Lord's greatest course. He was a great storyteller, wordsmith and an officer and gentleman from the greatest generation. He never asked of another what he could't do himself. After an illustrious military career, he achieved many civic honors including the Conquistador Award. Survived by wife of 60 years Mary Ann Hartford Jenkins. 6 Sons; Jimbo, Dennis, David, Johnny, Eddie, Robbie. 3 Daughters; Peggy, Madelyn, Marykay. 22 Grandchildren. 10 Great grandchildren and a great family of in-laws to boot. We love you dad and will meet you on the 19th green. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Graveside Service will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 233 Mesa Hills Drive, El Paso, Texas 79912. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE 598-3332. PARRA, CLARA S. 67, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2001 in El Paso. She had been a resident of El Paso for 47 years. Mrs. Parra had been an instrument and a beautiful servant of the Lord. She is survived by her husband, Salvador Parra. Sons, Victor Saavedra, Fernando Parra and George Parra. Daughters, Veronica Saavedra, Laura Parlett, Esther Melendez and Alicia Christenson. 18 Grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Brothers, Manuel Saavedra, Simon Saavedra and Hermenegildo Saavedra. Sisters, Pilar Tena, Socorro Castillo and Cruz Quintanilla. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina Chapel. Prayer service will be Thursday at 5 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Service will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Pallbearers will be Victor Saavedra, Fernando and George Parra, Manuel, Simon and Hermenegildo Saavedra, Victor Saavedra Jr. and Juan Melendez Jr. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332. Portillo, Anna Cecilia, 35, was lifted into heaven Tuesday, September 11, 2001. During her short time on this earth she touched the lives of many. She was a graduate of Mesita Elementary School, El Paso High and U.T. Austin. She was a first grade teacher and loved being around children. She taught all of us that through our faith in Jesus Christ we are healed. She is survived by her parents Hector and Juanita Portillo, brother Arturo "Tury" Portillo and wife Margaret and their 4 children Paden, Westin, Kelsey and Tanner. Brother Luis Armando "Chico" Portillo and wife Reagan and their children Daniel and Brianna. Sisters Laura Gonzales and Lupita Castro. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 14, 2001 at the Coronado Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. (corner of Thunderbird and Shadow Mountain Drive). Services will be officiated by Pastor Mike Woods. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to La Mariposa Hospice, 2101 N. Oregon, El Paso, Texas 79902. Directed by San Jose Funeral Home 532-1856. PRIETO, JOSE CORDOVA 80, longtime resident of El Paso passed away Monday, September 10, 2001. He was born in El Paso to the late Francisco Prieto and the late Juana Cordova Prieto. Preceded him in death are his brothers Francisco (KIKO) Prieto, George Prieto, and Jesus (JC) Prieto and sister Mary Castillo. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers Alberto Prieto, Samuel Prieto, and Mike Prieto; sisters Virginia Prieto, Blanca Arias, and Lucy Burciaga; his loving niece Irma Estrada and many other family members. Visitation will be held from 4-9 pm with Rosary Recital at 7 pm Thursday, September 13, 2001 at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME- EAST, Chapel of Remembrance. Funeral Mass will be said at 9:45 am Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 519 S. Latta. Mike Prieto, Fred Arias, Alfred Gonzales, Max Mendivil, Al Burciaga, and Paul Estrada will serve as Pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. September 14 2001 Return to top Brownell, Jennie Lee went to meet with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2001 in Midland, Texas. A rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in El Paso, Texas, mass will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 17, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, officiating will be Father Wise. Burial will follow in Ft. Bliss Nat'l Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel in Midland, Texas. Jennie was born September 11, 1924 to Jesse John Merriman and Ethel M. Murphy in Galveston, Texas. She moved with her family to El Paso in 1940. She married the love of her life, Grant Abbott Brownell, at the home of the bridegroom's parents, Charles C. and Julia Irene Brownell, in Stanley, Fayette County, Iowa on September 17, 1945. Grant was honorably discharged from the Fifth Army on October 26, 1945 and the happy couple made their home in El Paso, Texas. She was a housewife and he joined El Paso Natural Gas Corporation retiring after more than 20 years as foreman. To this union there were no children born. She was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved Grant (1991), and her siblings; Jessie John Merriman (1978), Jr., Walter Lyons Merriman, Evelyn G. Boyd (1985), Doretha A. Bowers (1988), and Marvin Edward Merriman (1997). Survivors include her sister-in-law and her husband, Ruth and Norman Gunnison, of Stanley, IA, nephews and nieces, Foy W. Boyd Jr. of Midland, Wayne E. Merriman of El Paso, Sharon Lee and husband Joseph Carney of Palm Desert, CA, Mary Ann Wagner, of Galveston, TX, Walter L. Merriman Jr., of Bandera, TX, and numerous great nephews and great nieces along with many dear friends. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Delia McGowan of Midland, TX, Frank Luna of El Paso, and Maryjane Allen of Reno, PA for all your assistance in our time of caring for aunt Jennie during her illness. Pallbearers will be dear friends of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Midland POB 2621 Midland, Texas 79702. NAJERA, JOSE LUIS 23, passed away September 9, 2001, in Fort Worth, TX. He was born and raised in El Paso. He is survived by (mom) grandmother Antonia J. Moriel and father Richard Najera; sisters: Yvonne and Natalie Lazos, brother: Micajah Pope; uncles: Eric, Daniel, Jeffrey, Felix and Martin Moriel all of El Paso; Aldo Moriel, Albuquerque, NM; aunts: Rita Moriel, Fort Worth, TX; Ana Moriel, El Paso, TX; Lupe Ortiz, Van Nuys, CA; aunt and uncle Sylvia and Ramon Castro, Juarez, Chih; two nieces; many cousins. We will always have you in our hearts and you will not be forgotten. Remember all the good times we shared with love and God Bless You. TUFTS, MRS. VIOLA M. 95, passed away Monday, September 10, 2001 in El Paso. She was a resident of El Paso since 1971. Mrs. Tufts was preceded in death by her son, Donald J. Tufts. She is survived by her son, Melvin J. Tufts and wife Elizabeth. Grandchildren, Sharon Sena, Donald H. Tufts, and Elizabeth Schwein. 10 Great Grandchildren. 1 Niece. Burial of cremains will be in Calvary Cemetery, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332.