El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, September 24-30, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ September 24 2001 BARAY, JOE ALBERT 33, a lifelong resident of El Paso passed away Friday, September 21, 2001. Preceding him in death is his father Elias Baray. Left to cherish his memory is wife Ida Baray, sons Eric, Anthony and Christian; daughters Zerina, Christina, Amanda, and Alyssa; mother Connie Baray, brother Cesar Luis Villalobos and sister Vanessa Baray. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home-East, with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass will be held at San Isidro Church in Dell City at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2001. He will be laid to rest at Dell City Cemetery. WE LOVE YOU. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. PERRY, MICHAEL W. 60, a resident of El Paso for the past two years passed away Monday, September 16, 2001. He was born in Bakersfield, California to the late Harmon and Mary Perry. Left to cherish his memory are wife Elvira M. Perry, sons Michael W. Perry and Harmon R. Perry; daughters, Shirley A. Perry and Gail A. Perry; and his brother Robert Reed, along with several other family members and friends. He will be laid to rest at Fort Bliss National Cemetery on Monday, September 24, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Chaplain William Neal will be reciting a graveside service. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. Peterson, Bessie Mae 84, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2001, a resident of El Paso for 50 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Peterson. She is survived by 3 sons, Donald Peterson and Stewart Peterson, both of El Paso and Roy Peterson of Elgin, Texas; 2 daughters, Linda Remple and Caroline Lewis of El Paso; 8 grandchildren, Troy and Todd Peterson, Michael and Danielle Peterson, David and Karen Remple and John and Joshua Stowell; 3 great-grandchildren, Brandon and Mason Stowell and Adriana Peterson. Visitation will be Monday, September 24th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, September 25th. BARRIGA, JESUS R. beloved husband, father and grandfather was suddenly called home to his Father on Friday, September 21, 2001. He was a loving, humble servant working in his parish in many ways. He served as an usher, on the Parish council, a member of the Christian Family Movement, Guadalupanos, and a team member of the Evangelization Movement. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Frances for forty years. Together they raised three daughters, Frances, Marie and Laura. He was a dedicated father who coached his daughter's softball teams. He became known as "Coach" to many who played for him and grew to love him. He was an avid raquetball player who loved to play with his friends at the YMCA, a bus driver and proud member of the National Local Union 1700 who was heavily requested for chartered trips, and a loving man who cared for his parents and relatives in their old age. He was the ultimate Grandpa to all of his grandchildren who deeply loved him. Known as a lively and cheerful man, he was surrounded by a multitude of friends throughout his life. A stranger to him was a friend to be made. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosario and Josefina Barriga, and his infant son Jesus, Jr. He will be deeply missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, Ray Baca, David Baker, Rafael Pena, grandchildren Jessica, Shantel and Alex Baca, Jacqueline and Amoree Baker, Candyce, Janice and Robert Garcia, Jazmin Pena, and great granddaughter Alexis Briviesca. Matthew 25:21 Well done, Thou Good and Faithful Servant. Visitation was held Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary was held Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 September 25 2001 Return to top Astorga, Mr. Cruz R. 73, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2001 in E1 Paso. He was a resident of El Paso for 60 years and was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Mr. Astorga was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his son, Jesus A. Astorga. He is survived by his wife, Maria F. Astorga. Sons, Ricardo A. Olvera, Victor M. Olvera and Arturo C. Astorga. Daughters, Blanca A. Irrobali, Julieta M. Roddy, Teresa C. Ortega and Ana L. Roddy. 28 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. Brothers, Manuel Astorga and Alfonso Astorga. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Donny Olvera, Sergio Arambula, Daniel Ortega, Jesse Roddy, James Irrobali, and Robert Olvera. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332. FORTINI, ROBERT ANDREW 68, passed away on Friday September 21, 2001. He was born in Adams, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Marie Eva Fortini on December 24, 1932. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the Korean Conflict and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He also served in the Vietnam Conflict and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife Alicia Fortini of 49 years, their six children and 9 grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 from 4 pm to 9 pm with a rosary to be recited at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral mass will be on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 12 noon at Christ the Savior Catholic Church located at 5301 Wadsworth. Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Garcia, Maria A. "Mae" 67, of Round Rock passed away on September 21, 2001. She was born on October 15, 1933 in Wink, Texas to Marcelo and Catalina Minjarez. Mae was a registered nurse and a member of St. William's Catholic Church. Her survivors include four daughters, Gina Garcia and husband Michael Farr of Aloha, Oregon, Patricia Zengri of Austin, Martha Hernandez, Grace Tyson and husband Jim both of Round Rock; brothers, Jesus Minjarez and wife Jan of El Paso, Leonard Minjarez of Victoria; sisters, Terry Aguilar and husband Ben, Blasa Saldivar and husband John both of El Paso; nine grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Susana Marie Garcia and brother, Marcelo Minjarez. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001 in the Beck Funeral Home, 15709 Ranch Rd 620. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday in St. William's Catholic Church, with Father Joel McNeil as officiant. Interment will follow immediately in Round Rock Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Beck Funeral Home, Austin/Round Rock 512-244-3772. HUERTA, JOSE, 95, passed away Monday, September 24, 2001. Longtime resident of El Paso. He retired from Williams Pit Bar-B-Que after 4 years of service as a cook for several restaurants in the El Paso area. Preceded in death by wife Hortencia Huerta. Survived by daughters Ofelia D. Pedregon and husband Manuel, Sr., Nora Chatfield and husband Robert, grandchildren Michael, Albert, Sr., Priscilla, Manny, Jr., and Armida Pedregon, 10 great grandchildren and nephew Roberto Huerta and wife Aurora. Mr. Huerta will lie in state Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 12:00 Noon at All Saints Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Michael Pedregon, Albert Pedregon, Jr., Manny Pedregon III, Oscar Pedregon, Albert Pedregon, Sr., and Roberto Huerta. Honorary pallbearer will be Manuel Pedregon, Sr. and Manuel Pedregon, Jr. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Levy, Betty was born in New York City on April 20, 1908, and died in El Paso on the morning of September 23, 2001. She lived in Los Angeles for 7 years before marrying Gus Levy, with whom she shared 59 years. They lived all their years together in Oakland and Alameda, California. Betty moved to El Paso 5 years ago. She loved life: traveling, reading, playing cards, knitting, golf. She was outgoing, generous and fun to be with. Betty was a dedicated volunteer at the Jewish Home For the Aged, a Charter Member of Soroptimist International, a member of Temple Mount Sinai and Hadassah and was an astute businesswoman. Betty is survived by her son, Steven London, her daughter Sue Weiss and husband Ken Weiss, along with 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Gus and her daughter, Janice Rosenberg. Burial will be in Los Angeles. A Memorial Service will be held at Temple Mount Sinai on Sunday, September 30th at 3pm. Memorial contributions can be made to Temple Mount Sinai or VNA Hospice or a charity of your choice. Her memory will always be a blessing to those who knew and loved her. OWEN, DAVID RATLIFF JR., 78, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2001. He was a lifelong El Pasoan other than the few years he was transferred first to Denver, Colorado then to Houston, Texas. He graduated from the Texas College of Mines and served during World War II in the United States Army as a sergeant and was awarded the World War II Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon and two Bronze Service Stars and the Purple Heart. He and his wife retired in El Paso after 35 years with Chevron Oil. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann Louise Owen; sons, John David Owen and Gregory Scott Owen, both of Houston, Tx; grandson, Gregory Scott Owen II along with several other family members and friends. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment will follow with military honors. He was the son of the late David R. Owen and Gladys Owen. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Owens' family is requesting donations be made to Hospice of VNA/Circle of Hope, 2211 E. Missouri Ave., El Paso, Texas 79903 or favorite charity. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. STOCKTON, LORENE CLOIE 75, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2001 in her home. She had been a resident of El Paso for 50 years. She was born in Melrose, New Mexico to Cannon E. and Ona P. Newbill. She had six brothers and sisters: Annie, Clifton, Pauline, Mary, Thelma and Cannon Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John Stockton, Sr., her children, John Jr. and Suzanne Juen, her son in law Bill Juen, her grandchildren Lori, Aaron, Troy, Joanne, Sherry and Tommy. She truly adored her four great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Sean, Ryan and Paige. Lorene will be easily remembered for her many talents, her quick wit, her fiery personality, her devotion to family, but most of all, she cherished all babies and children. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2001 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 N. Carolina. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen East Cemetery, El Paso, Texas. Eulogist: Robert Pyle. Pallbearers will be Richard Merrell, Guy Merrell, Cannon Newbill, Charles Stockton, Danny Stockton, Billy Watts, Randy Calhoun and David Weick. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clyde Frazier, Wayne Guidrey, Roger Pyle, Gerry Merrell, Michael Frazier, Ronny Simmons, Kevin Newbill, Terry Buttram, Brandon Weick, Bill Watts, Jimmy Carr, and Bob Gibson. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE 598-3332. September 26 2001 Return to top DAVIS, CAROL PARSONS, age 41, formerly of El Paso, died Wednesday, September 19.2001 Carol was a registered nurse. She graduated from Burges High School and the University of Texas at El Paso. Survivors are her daughter; Christina Britny Davis; parents, Robert and Marian Parsons; brother and wife, Richard and Judy Parsons; sister, Linda Parsons Chochrek; and niece and nephews, Robby, Renee, Randy Parsons and Neil Chochrek. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Live Oak Cemetery with ReverendCindy Pitts, officiating. Arrangements with Harrell Funeral Home, Austin 512-443-1366. JORGENSEN, GALE WESLEY a retired Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Army, departed from this life peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, September 20th, 2001 at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife Nancy, son James, brother Travis and grandchild Shannon. A longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Having served in World War II and the Vietnam War, he had many life experiences. For those who knew him he was passionate about writing letters and telling stories of those experiences. His love for his wife was his fortitude, strength and courage. Unwavering in his loyalty and support for his family. He will forever be missed as we have lost a great man, a loving husband and a perfect dad. Viewing will be held at the Restlawn Funeral Home at 4848 Alps on Thursday, September 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held on Friday, September 28th at Fort Bliss National Cemetery located off of Fred Wilson at 10:00 a.m. ROBERTS, THELMA 75, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2001. She was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Proceeded in death by her husband, Msg. Ret. James W. Roberts. Mrs. Roberts is survived by her daughters, Cathie Callaghan, Ann Edens; brother, Leonard Phillips; granddaughter Annette Callaghan, grandson Edward Foulke and great granddaughter Amber Perkins. A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. September 27 2001 Return to top Bahena, Antonio K. of El Paso, Texas, 66, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Preceding him in death is his mother, Libby Patino and Leo Patino, his brother. He is survived by his wife, Maria Bahena, daughters, Susan L. Rojas, Michelle Bahena; sons, Michael Bahena, Richard Bahena; sisters, Virginia Fraire, Yolanda Nieto; and brothers, Manuel Patino, and Albert Alvarado. Visitation will be Thursday, September 27th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer, with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 9 a.m. in the funeral home with interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery on Friday, September 28th. Duckett, Martha Elizabeth In loving memory of, 68, born February 21, 1933, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2001. She was a longtime resident of El Paso. Mrs. Duckett worked for the Ysleta Independent School District for 20 years. She was actively involved in Boyscouts of America for over 15 years. Mrs. Duckett was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Edison Duckett. She is survived by her sons, David M. Duckett, Thomas E. Duckett and James Duckett. Daughter, Dawn Escobedo. She is also survived by her daughters-in-law, son-in-law and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Prayer Service 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. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332. RAMOS, PATRICIA 36, passed away September 22, 2001 in Douglas, Arizona. Pat was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. She was employed as a Border Patrol Agent. She will always be remembered for her smile and laughter. She had a heart of Gold that will sorely be missed. She loved life. Pat will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lydia Ramos. Pat is survived by daughters, Susana Pelayo and Angela Cervantes. Grandchildren, Daniel and Leslie. Father, Efrain Ramos. Sisters, Lilia Galvan, Lourdes Ramos, and Virginia Ramos. Brothers, Efrain Ramos, Jr., and Ricardo Ramos. She is also survived by her grandmother Manuela Salamanca. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church, 210 S. Clark Rd. Pallbearers will be Efrain Ramos, Jr., Ricardo Ramos, Lucio Avossa, Armando Ramos, Jr., Jose Galvan and Jesus Montes. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332. Rodriguez, Juana 79, passed away Sunday September 23, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her Sons Mario Oscar Rodriguez and Jesus Manuel Rodriguez, daughters Carolina Rodriguez Lomas and Elizabeth Rodriguez Stiefer. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visitation was 9/27/01 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 1:30 pm at St. Pius Catholic Church. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. WHITE, ESTHER passed away Tuesday September 18, 2001. Born June 15, 1905 in Czechoslovakia. She is survived by her daughter Wilma (Billie) O'Rourke and predeceased by daughter Lillian. Surviving are four sisters Judith Duris, Lillian Lisowe, Mary Neth, Margaret Brilla, two brothers Paul Vlasaty and Frank Vlasaty all of Wisconsin. Memorial mass will be held September 29, 2001 at 10 am in the Chapel of Most Holy Trinity Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to La Paz Funeral Home. September 28 2001 Return to top Alvarado, Eduardo (Bibi) passed away Wednesday September 26, 2001. He was lifelong resident of El Paso. Mr. Alvarado is preceded in death by his grandmother Osbelia Gutierrez and sister Claudia Canchola. Survived by his mother Amparo Alvarado, brother Victor and Rebecca Canchola, sisters Santa Alvarado, Amparo Mendoza, and Acela Canchola. Visitation will be from 6-9 pm with rosary at 7 pm Friday September 28, 2001 in El Paso Mission Funeral Home Chapel; Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of the Light Church at 9:00 am on Saturday September 29, 2001. NIMZ, ROBERT E. II, 34, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2001. He was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of J.M. Hanks High School. Mr. Nimz is survived by his father, Robert E. Nimz, Sr. and his sister, Lezlie R. White. Graveside funeral services will be held at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery on Friday, September 28, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. PEREZ, MARIBEL 39, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2001. She was a lifelong El Pasoan and a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Jeremy Rene Perez; parents, Luis and Carolina C. Perez; brothers, Ricardo Perez, Luis Perez and George Perez; sisters, Beatrice Hoyos, Yolanda Macias and Alma Perez Leal along with several nephews, nieces and friends. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Friday, with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home East, Chapel of Remembrance. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday at Little Flower Catholic Church, 171 Polo Inn. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Armando Amador, Angel Amador, Israel Perez, Antonio Hoyos, Emilio Macias and John Scanlon will serve as pallbearers. George Perez and Luis Perez will serve as honorary pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East. September 29 2001 Return to top Granado, Simon H. 79, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2001, a resident of El Paso for 65 years. He was a veteran of WWII and Korea as a Staff Sgt with the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the VFW Post #8919 and the DAV Post #187 and was also a member of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his brother, Armando Granado. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Esther L. Granado; 4 children, Maria A. Trujillo, Simon L. Granado, Jr., Victor L. Granado and Alexander Granado; 15 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren; 4 brothers, Francisco, Arnulfo, Oscar and Ramon Granado; 2 sisters, Consuelo Luedtke and Emma Morales. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, September 30th at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Chapel where Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 1st at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Simon LeRoy Granado, Jr., Victor LeRoy Granado, Alexander Anthony Granado, Simon Granado III, Jonathan Chavez, Raymond Phillips, Fernie Vargas and Antonio Rodriguez. HIDALGO, ALEJANDRO SR., 74, passed away Wednesday, Septemter 26, 2001 in a local hospital. Lifelong resident of El Paso and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII and owner of Al's Floor Covering and Son for 40 years. Preceded in death by son David Hidalgo, brothers Bobby Hidalgo, Henry Hidalgo, Willy Hidalgo and sister Josephina Torres. Survived by wife Elida Hidalgo of 7 years, his sons Alex Hidalgo, Jr. and wife Pilar De Santiago, Jose Alberto Hidalgo, Adrian Hidalgo, step-sons Gonzalo Herrera and Adan Herrera, daughters Margaret Conver, Martha Sitko, Elizabeth Hidalgo, Patricia Quesada, step-daughter Mayra E. Herrera, 9 grandchildren, brothers Clemente Hidalgo, Alfredo Hidalgo and sister Chelo Simonedi Hidalgo. Mr. Hidalgo 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 Sunday at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 9:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Joseph, Dan Thomas 76, born November 6, 1924 passed away Wednesday September 26 2001. Proudly served during World War II. A loving husband to Rose and a giving father to Tom, Michelle and Laurice. Also survived by a daughter in law, son in law and 5 grandchildren, sisters, Martha Abraham, Emily Haddad, Sara Hanna and many nieces & nephews. Visitation will be Sunday beginning at 3:00 p.m. with Trisagion Service at 7:00 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral service will be held Monday 12:30 p.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers, Ryan Crowder, Eddie Mowad, Steve Mowad, Don Graham, Tony Vega & Gary Vega. Honorary pallbearers, Eddie Mowad, Sr., Walter Mansour, Chris Mowad, Mark Reach, Joe Burrull & Susano Vega. Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. TREVIZO, MARIA DE LOS ANGELES 59, passed away Tuesday September 25, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a resident of El Paso, was formerly in sales with Home Interiors, El Paso Branch. Mrs. Trevizo is survived by her Husband Armando Trevizo, sons Alejandro Molina, Jr., Jose Antonio Molina, Roberto Molina, Armando Trevizo, Jr. and William Trevizo, daughters Maria Rivera, Juana Molina, Maria Elena Molina and Erica Molina. Also Survived by her parents Bernardino and Maria Elena Garcia, 13 grandchildren, brothers Juan Garcia, Bernadino Garcia, Cristobal Garcia, Antonio Garcia, sisters Bertha Alicia Garcia, Graciela Garcia, Irma Chavez, Carmen Cortez and Maria Elena Garcia. Visitation will be Saturday 9/29/01 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 9/30/01 from 4 to 9 pm with Rosary at 7 pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 9:30 am Monday 10/1/01 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She will be missed dearly by her Husband, Parents, Brothers, Sisters and Family. Funeral Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Winter, Joyce F. 75, passed away Friday, September 28, 2001, resident of El Paso for 41years. Mrs. Winter was formally a missionary in Bolivia, upon moving to El Paso she taught at Lidia Patterson Institute, Socorro High School and Loretto Academy. Survived by 3 children, Joy Puccetti, Becky Winter and Timothy Winter, a Sister, Eileen Martino & Husband Frank, Brother, Kay Heldstab & Wife Marilyn and husband Rex Winter. Mrs. Winter will lie in state in Restlawn Funeral Home, 4848 Alps on Sunday, September 30, 2001 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday, October 1, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Paul McEachern will be officiating. An Angel to many. September 30 2001 Return to top Echlin, Robert F. well known businessman and civic leader, passed away September 27, 2001 following a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Naomi Stanley, their three children, Robert Douglas and his wife, Junelle of El Paso, daughter, Celeste Echlin Walker and husband, Samuel of Harwinton, CT; and son John Stanley and his wife, Doris of Portland, Oregon; and by three grandchildren, Alison Kathleen and Betsy Celeste Echlin of El Paso; and Ian Andre Echlin of Portland. Born in El Paso on July 17, 1920 to John C. Echlin and Lulu F. Harr, Mr. Echlin was educated in El Paso public schools, graduating from Austin High School in 1938, he attended Texas Western College (now UTEP) and graduated with a BBA degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1942. He entered the armed forces in 1942, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force until 1945, completing his tour of duty as a Captain in the Air Force Reserve. Following World War II, Mr. Echlin resumed his chosen career of Casualty Insurance in the field of Fidelity and Security, becoming widely known as Bond Manager of Echlin, Irvin and Crowell General Insurance Company. He traveled throughout the Southwest Region and served the National Board of Surety Bond Producers for a number of years. During the years he spent in business, he served his community in a number of ways; as a board member of the El Paso Symphony, the El Paso Museum of Art, as Ways and Means Chairman of the United Way, on the board of the El Paso Country Club, and he was a Director of the Downtown Rotary Club and on the Yucca Council of Boy Scouts. He was Chairman of the Matrix Society, the alumni group of UTEP, for several years. Always involved in his church, he was a charter member of Bethany Christian Church, and later became an active member of Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 3rd at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity-First United Methodist Church. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of El Paso or to Hospice of El Paso. CANTRILL, ROBERTA SECREST passed away Thursday, September 27, 2001. She was born to Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Secrest on November 14, 1913 in Cambridge, Ohio. She attended Wittenburg College in Springfield, Ohio and graduated with a major in Education from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio. She embarked on her western adventure by traveling to Oklahoma, then moving to New Mexico and finally settling in Texas. In 1947, she married William K. "Bob" Cantrill in El Paso's Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. They enjoyed nearly forty years of marriage, and their respective careers, until Bob's death in 1987. She is survived by her sister Harriett Mock of Zanesville, Ohio and her sister Sarah Rose of Greenville, South Carolina, as well as several nieces and nephews. A brother, Captain R.H. Secrest, U.S. Navy Dental Corps, is deceased. Roberta was a very active member of First-Trinity United Methodist Church, serving as a Lay-Minister and as President of the Wesley Fellowship Class. Upon her retirement from El Paso Public Schools in 1975, she was commended by both the Board of Education and the El Paso Teacher's Association for her outstanding service, beyond the call of duty, to the youth, teachers and parents of the community. She will be fondly remembered by her former students, fellow church members, neighbors, friends and family for the extraordinary kindness and love she showed toward others. She loved to play (and keep score) Bridge, travel (including England, Ireland and Alaska), whistle, walk, work crossword puzzles and attend the symphony. She was not particularly fond of cooking. She was an avid tennis player, talented piano player, sketch artist and occasional golfer, and was always ready with a humorous story. She was a joy to know, and will be greatly missed. Interment will be next to her husband Bob in Restlawn Cemetery, El Paso. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to El Paso's First-Trinity United Methodist Church Youth Education Program. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, at Trinity First United Methodist Church. Moore, Catherine Elizabeth age 87, passed away Friday, September 28, 2001, at her daughter's home. A Native Texan and daughter of Joseph and Monica Cook, Elizabeth was born May 26, 1914 in Houston, Texas. She married Clark Lambert Moore of Center Point, Texas in 1936. They raised their famiy in El Paso, and lived for brief periods of time in Odessa and Houston, Texas. She enjoyed oil painting and helping to raise her grandchildren. Mr. Moore, vice president and general manager of El Paso Products Company, passed away in1992. Mrs. Moore leaves a daughter, Ann Opel of El Paso, Texas and a son and daughter-in-law Michael and Susan Moore of El Paso, Texas; four grandchildren, Melissa Opel of Houston, Texas, Jeff Opel of El Paso, Texas, Stephen Moore of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Stephanie Moore of El Paso, Texas, and nephew and wife Charles and Ramona Cook. She had five brothers and one sister who preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 2nd at 10:00 A.M. at Memory Gardens of the Valley, west of El Paso at Santa Teresa. In lieu of flowers the family request the donations to be made to VNA Hospice of El Paso. Saenz, Graciela 63, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2001 in El Paso. She was a long time resident of El Paso. Survived by her children: Veronica Saenz-Segura, Heriberto Saenz, Claudia Lopez, Victor Saenz, Elena Villalva. Her Daughter in-laws, Rebecca Whitaker and Victoria Saenz, her Son in-laws: Rodolfo Segura, Javier Lopez, Daniel Villalva and 11 grandchildren. The family would like to give special thanks to her Physicians, Dr. Manuel Alvarez, Dr. Alfredo Gonzalez, Dr. Genevieve Belgrave and Loma Vista Dialysis Center for their extremely good care during our mother's illness. We would also like to acknowledge her Pastors, Mr. And Mrs. Hugo Davila and members of her church, Nueva Esperanza for their unconditional love and support that made our mother's last years so special. Visitation will be on Monday from 4-9 at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Carolina with a special service at 7:00 pm. Celebration service will be on Tuesday at 10:00 am at Nueva Esperanza Baptist Church at 890 Burgundy. ARRANGEMENTS BY HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 AGUILAR, ALBERTO R. "El Maestro" 80, passed away Friday, September 28, 2001 in El Paso. He was a resident of El Paso since 1952 and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Aguilar retired from Asarco. He is survived by his wife Aurora Aguilar. Sons, Alberto Aguilar, Jr., and Luis Aguilar. Daughters, Elena A. Salas and Rosa Enriquez. 13 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. 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 Antonio Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332 Hammond, Sophie N. 89, passed away on September 28, 2001 in El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Hammond is preceded in death by her husband Walter Lee Hammond. She is survived by her daughter Amparo Penny Register; sisters Marguerit Tilley, Vera Schroder, and Amelia Noriega. 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, September 30, 2001 from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Sunset Funeral Home West Chapel of Remembrance with Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 1, 2001 at 11:30 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church located on 602 S. Oregon. Follow by interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West. CONLIN, BILL R. 56, died September 12, 2001 in Yuma, Arizona. He attended Bel Air High School and started his career in pest control with Orkin Exterminating and Terminix International in El Paso as well as Arkansas, Hawaii, California and Florida. He owned Sun City Pest Control in Yuma since 1990. Bill is survived by his wife, Beth Gorrell Conlin, daughter Kimberly (John Hurley) of Austin, son Kevin (Shawnna) Conlin of Yuma, 7 grandchildren and his parents June and Bill Pickett of El Paso. Services were held in Yuma on September 17th, 2001.