El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, October 15-21,2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ October 15 2001 BETANCOURT, EDUARDO S. SR., 92, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001 in El Paso. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr.Betancourt retired from the El Paso Water Utilities with over 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juana D. Betancourt. Mr. Betancourt is survived by his children, Esperanza (Hope) Castillo and husband Frank and Eduardo Betancourt, Jr. 5 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews. 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 12:30 p.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Eduardo Betancourt, Jr., Eric Betancourt, Frank Castillo, Henry Castillo, Juan Sandoval, and Antonio Hernandez. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 DOWNUM, LILLIAN M. 88, formerly of El Paso, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2001 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, after a short illness. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a volunteer at Columbia Medical Center East for 13 years, accumulating over 16,000 volunteer hours. In 1989, she received the KDBC-TV Spirit of El Paso Award for her dedicated work. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, Lawrence M. Downum, Sr., parents and three sisters. She is survived by her devoted son, Lawrence M. Downum, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Sonia, special granddaughter, Julie L. Downum and precious great-grandaughter, Brenda L. Lenderman, all of Las Cruces, NM. Also, several sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. October 16, at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pastor Gene O. Jameson (Hill Baptist Church, Las Cruces, NM) officiating. Viewing will be at 11a.m.-12 p.m., October 16, at Martin Funeral Home West. TURNER, ROBERT ADAIR 87, passed away on Oct. 12, 2001. He was a resident of El Paso for the past 7 years, and the former owner of several commercial laundry and dry cleaning businesses. Mr. Turner is preceded in death by his grandson; Benjamin Daniel Turner. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years Monnie Turner, his daughters; Donnie N. Simeone (Richard) of Boston, Mass., Robbie J. Clark (Wendell) of El Paso, Sharon M. Turner of Castlewood, VA., his sons; Rev Daniel Adair Turner (Dr. Poly Turner) of Mesa, AZ., Harold David Turner of Amarillo, TX., Capt. James Vernon Turner, USAF, Ret, (Karen) Moreno Valley, CA., his sisters; Edith Turner Lausten of Chico, CA., Marie Turner Williams of Hobbs, N.M., sister-in-law; Bernice Smith Woods of Carlsbad, N.M., his grandchildren; Kim Christian Owens of Ft. Worth, TX., Kelle Christian Farrugia of Sutton, Mass., Janette Coon of El Paso, Wendell Adair Clark of Odessa, TX., Wende Anderson of Ft. Worth, TX., Michelle Davis of Cave Junction, OR., Justin D. Turner of Hollywood, FL., Diana Turner of Mesa, AZ., Phillip Turner of Colton, CA., Christine Turner of Riverside, CA., Ladon Casey of Castlewood, VA.,and Kristopher Turner of Rio Rancho, N.M. also 12 great grandchildren. Mr. Turner will lie in state today beginning at 1 P.M. at Grace United Methodist Church with services at 2pm. Burial will take place in Carlsbad N.M. on Tuesday 10/16/01, at 11:00 a.m. ESTRADA, CONSUELO G. 76, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2001. She was a long time resident of El Paso and an active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. Mrs. Estrada is survived by her husband of 51 years, Luis Estrada, Jr., sons: Gilbert J. Estrada, Eddie Estrada, daughters: Connie V. Fox, Josefina A. Bustillos, Esther Dominguez, and Grandchildren: Susie, Louie, Victoria, Alexis, Katrina, Steven, Gabrielle, Allison, & Amanda, sister: Elfida Bustamante. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2001 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. Burial will take place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. JIMENEZ, AMADOR P. 72 passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001. An El Paso residentfor 50 yrs. and a retiree of JE Boyd Construction. Survivors include his wife of 51 yrs Delia, Children: Sylvia Vazquez, Jaime Jimenez, Jacobo Jimenez, Cynthia Salazar, Corina Arriaga, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be on Monday 10-15-01 from 2pm-9pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home with prayer at 7:00pm. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday 10-16-01 at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Burial will proceed to Desert View Cemetery in Chaparral, NM. SPARKS, NANCY Maurine, was born in San Angelo, TX on May 12, 1928 to William and Maurine Hemphill. She graduated from San Angelo High School and attended the University of Texas in Austin. She married Peyton Sparks on November 25, 1947 and they had one son, Richard Sparks. She moved to El Paso in 1947 and lived here most of her life. She enjoyed playing golf in her younger years and was also an avid bridge player, earning her masters in Bridge in 2000. She was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, William Hemphill in 1978 and Maurine Hemphill in 1993. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Peyton Sparks, a son, Richard Sparks, 3 grandchildren-Kristi Umberger of Waco, TX, Jason and Robin Sparks of El Paso, 3 great-grandchildren, a sister, May Harris of Amarillo, a brother, Bob Hemphill of Pullman, Washington, 15 nieces and nephews and many friends. The family request memorials be made to a favorite charity. She will be laid to rest at Restlawn Memorial Park on Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. JOSEPH, "Al" 58, passed away October 11, 2001 in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Keller was employed by the Civil Service for 18 years and was a decorated soldier serving with the United States Air Force for more than 20 years. Included among his numerous commendations and medals were the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. He was a member of the VFW Yucca Post #8919 and the American Legion Post #692. Mr. Keller is preceded in death by his daughter Marcie Keller and Father James Joseph Keller. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Sharon M. Keller; sons, John Keller of Phoenix, AZ, James Keller of Dallas, TX, and David Keller of Phoenix, AZ. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; brothers Charles and Jimmy Keller; sisters JoAnn Merrigan, Marylou Krauss, and Susie Pierson. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 16, 2001 from 4-7 PM at Sunset Funeral Home -Northeast. Mass of the Resurrection will be Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 9:00 AM at Post Chapel #2, Fort Bliss, Texas with Rev. Father Robert Kobe officiating. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tom McCluskey, Charles Keller, Warren Wittia, Larry Sheldon, Bob Vineyard, and Uwe Feldhus. Graveside Service will be held with full military honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. PEREZ, FELICITAS 83, a life long resident of El Paso passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001. Preceding her in death are her parents Pedro and Camata Perez. Left to cherish her memory are her children Maria Herrera, Oscar and Marta Munoz, Armando and Francisca Munoz, Margarita Hilda Perez, her grandchildren; MaFeliz Gonzalez and 3 great grandchildren, Rosa Maria Sosa and 2 great grandchildren, Antonia Herrera, 4 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, Yolanda Trujillo and 2 great grandchildren, Antonio Herrera, Jr., Magdalena Salzara and 4 great grandchildren, Martin Herrera and 4 great grandchildren, Gabriel Herrera and and 5 great grandchildren, Lourdes Herrera and 5 great grandchildren, Miguel Angel Herrera and 4 great grandchildren, Lupe Munoz, Ida Munoz and 2 great grandchildren, Oscar and Linda Munoz, Sonia Munoz and 1 great grandchild, Tania Munoz, Letty Munoz, Veronica Munoz, Armandito Munoz, Jr., Gabriel Philip Rivera, Jacob Armando Munoz, Arturo Rafael Flores, Timothy Ralph Flores and brother Salvador Perez, sisters Elisa Perez and Ramona Casas. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home-East, with a rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. A Mass will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2001. She will be laid to rest at Evergreen East Cemetery. We would like to thank all the nurses, who took care of our beloved mother, especially those at: Choice Home Nurses, InterWorld, Premier Home Health, and the nursing staff at Del Sol Medical Center, Telemetry Unit. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. October 16 2001 Return to top Bennett, Jules Gordon born May 26, 1926 passed away October 13, 2001.Jules was born in Dallas, Texas to Ada Mae and John G. Bennett. He waspreceded in death by his parents and his sister Merdith Spangler. Jules was ahusband, father, and grandfather. After serving in the United States Navy andgraduating from Texas Western College he began his sales career withGeorge S. Thompson Company in El Paso, Texas. Shortly thereafter he started his own company J.M.J. Sales which he maintained for forty five years. He was an avid golfer, serving on the Board of Directors of the Southwestern Golf Association. Jules was an accomplished pilot, artist, and fisherman and as everybody knows, one hell of a cook. Jules loved to entertain and occasionally belt out a tune. He is survived by his beloved wife of forty eight years, Joan Teresa Guinessey Bennett, from Brooklyn, New York. He is also survived by his five children Mary Ann Bennett, Jules G. Bennett Jr. and his wife Diane, Ave Maria Mayfield and her husband Jim, John F.X. Bennett, his wife Jeannie, Thaddeus J. Bennett and his wife Anne, ten grandchildren Shyann, Lindsey, Houston, and Cody Bennett, Cassidy and Samantha Mayfield, Megan and Bailey Bennett and Graham and Nina Bennett, his sister June Templeton, his nephews Henery Maddison and Robert Templeton and niece June Templeton Rain. Memorial services will be held at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Sunset Blvd. Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. with Msgr. Dixon Hartford officiating. All donations should be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of El Paso. Brown, Anita Hanna 80 passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2001. Born in Germany and came to the United States in 1942. She was a member of the Beaumont Wives Club, VFW, NCO Moca of the VFW, New Hope Luthern Church and the Senior Citizens Center on Maxwell. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Earle R. Brown, he passed away in May of 1976. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Osborne and her husband Vernon of North Carolina, Pam Mitchell and husband Mike of Odessa, Texas, grandchildren Shawn Huges and husband Jackie of South Carolina, Deanne Arledge of Dallas, Texas, Erin Mitchell of Odessa, Texas and Erika Mitchell also of Odessa, Texas, two great-grandchildren, Summer Huges and Ryan Huges both of South Carolina. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 from 6-8 pm. at Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral service will be on Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 12:30 pm. at the Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Edward Peterson willofficiate. Interment will follow at 1:30 PM. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Collins, Maria Luisa 90, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2001, a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was the founder of Leo's Mexican Food since 1946 and was the owner of Leo's on Trawood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Collins. She is survived by her brother, Guillermo "Willie" Terrazas and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 16th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Chapel where Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 17th at Guardian Angel Catholic Church with Fr. Jesus Perez Recio O.A.R. officiating. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Willie Terrazas, Jr., Martin Ontiveros, Guillermo Avila, Rey Terrazas, Jerry Sperbeck and Victor Ramirez. Honorary Pallbearers are Guillermo "Willie" Terrazas and Arnold Terrazas. Venezuela, Maturin, It is with great sadness at the untimely passing of BONNIE DEE HARTOG, formerly of ElPaso, Texas, 54, a graduate of Irving High School, passed away in on Otober 8, 2001. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Elliot Hartog of Maturin, Venezuela; her mother, Alice Alexander and her husband Joseph Alexander of Santa Teresa, ew Mexico; her daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Michael Boggiano; and two grandchildren, Bonnie Michelle and Michael Tyler of Austin, Texas. A memorial "Celebration of ife" service will be held at Martin Funeral Home West, 128 North Resler Dr. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity in your name, for Bonnie Dee Hartog. Bonnie Dee Hartog's guardian angel will tend to the Garden of Her Soul and bring her everlasting peace. Pallbearers: Max Scott, Sid Terrell, Edward Kallman, Michael Boggiano, Jim Turner and Fred Alexander. Visitation will be Tuesday 16, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Rosary will be held on Tuesday 16, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West 128 North Resler Dr. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday 17, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Bonnie Dee will be buried next to her brother, Tommy who preceded her in death, at Memory Gardens, Santa Teresa, New Mexico. She was a thoughtful, caring and artistically talented young woman. "To have known her was to have loved her." Hinojo, Mrs. Maria S. 83, passed away Monday, October 15, 2001 in a local hospital. She as a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Mrs. Hinojo was preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Hinojo and her brothers, Abelardo Santillan and anuel Santillan. She is survived by her sons, Pablo Hinojo, Carlos Hinojo, Rudy Hinojo, and Javier Hinojo and wife Terry. 12 Grandchildren. 18 Great Grandchildren. 2 Great Great randchildren. Brothers, Juan De Dios Santillan and Raul Santillan. Sisters, Maria De Jesus McBurney, Elvira Chavira, Consuelo Borrego, Ofelia Gonzalez and Margarita Ramirez. isitation 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 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be John Hinojo, Rudy inojo, Michael Hinojo, Andy Salgado, Tommy Salgado and Chris Macias. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332 Houghton John James Graveside services for, age 68 will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at he Spring Branch Cemetery with Father Phillip officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill, La. Mr. Houghton retired after 28 years of service with the US rmy Airborne Rangers Master Sergeant. Some of his accomplishments were, Airborne Instructor, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Vietnam & Korea Veteran, 12 years of service El aso Sheriff's Dept. & 5 years service with Caddo Sheriff's Dept. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Laura Houghton; son: Philip; daughter: Amanda, two step-children, and six grandchildren. Jones, Donald L. Msgt U.S. Army Ret. 79, passed away on October 11, 2001. He was a resident of El Paso, Texas since 1956 and retired from the U.S. Army after proudly serving his country and a member of the original Darby'Rangers during World War II during which he was awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze Star. Also served in Korea during the Conflict. After his retirement he was an instructer in guided missiles at Fort Bliss. He was also an amateur radio operator with the Call Sign of KSSB. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Kathleen M. Jones, son, Richard L. Jones and his wife Barbara, daughters, Sandra K. Schaafsma and husband Peter, Susan L. Leuci and husband James, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild and sister, Wanda M. Brown Meade. Visitation for Mr. Jones will be on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 from 3 to 7 pm. at Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be on Thursday October 18, 2001 at 10:00 am. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Keller, Joseph "Al" 58, passed away October 11, 2001 in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Keller was employed by the Civil Service for 18 years and was a decorated soldier serving with the United States Air Force for more than 20 years. Included among his numerous accommodations and medals were the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. He was a member of the VFW Yucca Post # 8919 and the American Legion Post # 692. Mr. Keller is preceded in death by his daughter, Marcie Keller and father James Joseph Keller. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Sharon M. Keller, sons, John Keller of Phoenix, AZ., James Keller of Dallas, TX., and David Keller of Phoenix, AZ, and his mother, Mary Keller, seven grandchildren, two brothers, Charles and Jimmy Keller, sisters, Joann Merrigan, Marylou Krauss and Susie Pierson. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 16, 2001 from 4-7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Mass of the Resurrection will be Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. Post Chapel #2 Fort Bliss, Texas with Rev. Father Robert Kobe officiating. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tom McCluskey, Charles Keller, Warren Wittig, Larry Sheldon, Bob Vineyard, and Uwe Feldhus. Graveside service will be held with full military honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. KENNEDY, SHANNON Early Sunday morning, the Kennedy family experienced the loss of our mother, MARY. Mrs. Kennedy died early in the morning from complications of a long illness. Four daughters, Mary Katherine Kennedy, Anne Louise Kennedy, Elizabeth Smith and Ruth Fernandez; and two sons, Rev. Mr. William C. Kennedy, III of Nacogdoches, TX and Michael Joseph Kennedy of Conway, AR survive her. Her sister Roberta Ann Ziegler also survives her. She had 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She and her husband, Maj. William C. Kennedy, Jr. (AUS Ret.) were wed June 30, 1943. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Kennedy was born on December 19, 1923 in Hereford, TX. She and her family traveled extensively in keeping with her husband's career. Mrs. Kennedy gave tirelessly of herself as a devoted mother, a wonderful grandmother, and a great and loving friend for many. She will be greatly missed. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15th in St.Raphael's Catholic Church, 2301 Zanzibar with MSGR Francis J. Smith officiating. Intermentwill follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Logan, Orville Roland 91, of El Paso, and formerly of Marfa, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001 in an El Paso hospital. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2001 from 9 AM to 4PM at the funeral home. Graveside service will be Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 10:30 AM at the Marfa Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Logan was born January 15, 1910 in Eldorado, Texas. He had worked with the U.S. Postal Service from March 1930 to February 1969. He had been appointed Assistant Postmaster in 1941. He was a WWII Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Tokia Lee Logan of El Paso, one daughter, Vicki Pfeifer and her husband, Rodney of El Paso and a sister-in-law, Lucille Logan of Marfa. Mclaughlin, Ronald G. "Mac" 66, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2001, a resident of El Paso for 27 years. Mr. McLaughlin was a retired Master Sergeant. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Gil McLaughlin and two brothers Irving and Alfred. Visitation will be held at Restlawn Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30 P.M. Burial will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 10, 4015 Flory Ave., El Paso, Texas 79904. Montalvo Jorge I.(Nacho), 54, passed away Friday, October 12, 2001. He was a longtime El Paso resident and a member of the Catholic Church. He was employed with the City of El Paso, Parks and Recreation Department for 16 years. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Rosie Torres Montalvo; sons, George and wife, Elizabeth, Oswaldo, Esteban and Peter; daughters, Veronica and husband, Manuel Morua and Yvonne and husband, T-Sgt. Orlando Beltran; grandchildren, Crystal, April, Manny Jr., Vincent, Geeno, Emily, Nina, Oswaldo, Isaac and Esperanza. Survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. 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 Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 10000 Pheasant. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Special thanks to family and friends for their unconditional love that they had for the late Jorge (Nacho). Goodbye my beloved husband. You gave me 34 years of your life of happiness and a wonderful marriage. My love is with you. Te amo, amor mio. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. Oth, Raymond Charles born September 29, 1908 in St. Louis, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 14, 2001 at the age of 93. Mr. Oth graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and later with a Masters Degree in Education. He taught at Harris Teacher College and the University of Missouri. During World War 2 he served as LTJG in the United States Navy. Mr. Oth retired from the Ford Motor Company. Survived by his wife, Husta Oth, son James A. Oth and wife Virginia, daughter Kathy Moye and husband James, grandchildren James M. Moye IV, Raymond M. Moye, LTJG William A. Moye, and Tana Ortiz, great grandchildren Ryan M. Moye, James M. Moye V and Jenna Marie Moye, step-children John Crossett and wife Patricia and Carol Crossett. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 18, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West where funeral service will begin at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Bill Sylskar officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird Drive, El Paso, Texas 79912. Riggs, Socorro M. 72, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 15, 2001. There are not enough words to describe the caring and joy she has provided her family and friends. Her strength and faith were an inspiration to all. We will miss you everyday, but know you are in the Lords Kingdom now. You will always be in our thoughts and hearts. Socorro was a member of the Central Seventh Day Adventist Church. Her favorite bible passage was Psalms 23rd. She was born in Smeltertown and lived in El Paso her entire life. She is survived by her husband Monroe L. Riggs. Siblings: Manuel Martinez Sr., Mary Furr and Martina Morgan. Daughters/spouse, Elaine & Rudy Garcia, Betty & Carlos Nevarez, Julie Riggs and Lucy & Daniel Pacheco. Grandchildren: Bianca Garcia, Rudy Garcia Jr., Crystal Nevarez and Nicky Nevarez. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be said at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1801 McRae Blvd. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. Telles, Louis Preciado. 79, passed away Friday, October 12, 2001. Mr. Telles was a resident ofAnthony, New Mexico since 1981. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, a WWII Veteran and retired from the United States Air Force. Mr. Telles was a life member of the Anthony New Mexico V.F.W. After he retired from the military and civil service he moved to Anthony, New Mexico and became a farmer. Preceded in death by his granddaughter Amanda Michelle Telles. Survived by his loving wife Celia M. Telles, son Fredrick L. Telles and his wife Mary Cecily, daughter Theresa Celia Aschbacher and her husband Gary D., 2 grandchildren Casie E. Telles and Andrea Celia T. Aschbacher, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 16, 2001 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Anthony, New Mexico where Rosary will begin at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 12:15 P.M. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be grandson and godson Casie E. Telles, Peter Telles, Hector Madrid, Jimmy Medina, Michael Perez, Joe De Leon, Kenny Aschbacher, and Ricky Llanez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Blas Falcon, Leon Aschbacher, Indar Singh and Victor Chavez. Interment will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Villa, Aurelia S. 77, passed away October 13, 2001 in El Paso. She was a longtime resident of El Paso. Mrs. Villa was preceded in death by her son Enrique Villa. She is survived by her husband, Ambrosio Villa. Sons, Arturo Villa and Edwardo Villa. Daughters, Rosie Leonor Villa Valadez, Magdalena Villa, Alicia Villa, Irma Villa Franco and Otilia Villa Clements. 17 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Brothers, Pedro Sillas and Vicente Sillas. Sisters, Emilia Gonzalez and Irene Mendoza. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Ambrosio Villa, Edwardo Villa, Arturo Villa, Ruben Franco, David Clements, and Adrian Dominguez. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 October 17 2001 Return to top Ahumada, Luisa 71, passed away Monday, October 15, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Ahumada is survived by her husband, Guillermo Ahumada. Daughters, Velia Estella Campos and husband Agustin J., Beatriz Ahumada Guzman, and Irene Ahumada Campos. Grandchildren, Edward Guzman, Kristina Campos, and Ruben Christopher Campos. Brother, Enrique Gomez. Sisters, Lucy Vasquez, Irene Vasquez and Maria Elena Williams. 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 San Antoino Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Robert Dye, Augustin J. Campos, Samuel Vasquez, Jr., Louie Vasquez, Jr., Fernie Ahumada, and Miguel Gomez. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 Delgado Joseph A.III, wonderful and caring son, favorite brother, uncle and great uncle, passed away Monday, October 15, 2001 at the age of 35. Joseph was a longtime resident of El Paso. Survived by his parents, Joseph A. Delgado, Jr. and Rosario Delgado, grandmother Socorro Fierro, sisters Cecilia Quade and husband Richard, Carolina Hackmeyer and husband Lee, Rosario Delgado and Bob Jones, Yolanda Petereit and husband Frank, nieces and nephews Cinnamon Trietsch, Ginger Quade, Ashleigh Jones, Alexandra Petereit, Bryce Hackmeyer, and Jacob Trietsch. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2001 from 6:30 P.M. until 7 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West where Rosary will begin at 7:00 P.M. Dryden, Mrs. Frances W. 81, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2001 atTrinity Terrace in Fort Worth, TX. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso untilher husband Ewing R. Dryden passed away in 1995. Mrs. Dryden was alsopreceded in death by her brother, Frank Wadlington of Pasadena, TX. Onedaughter, Frances Dryden of Dallas, TX and three sons, Fred Dryden of Arlington, TX, Frank Dryden of Aledo, TX and Jim Dryden of Arlington, TXsurvive her. Her sisters Katherine Stinson of Phoenix, AZ and MaryDeGarmo of Baytown, TX also survive her. She had 6 grandchildren. Mrs.Dryden gave tirelessly of herself as a devoted mother, grandmother and community service volunteer. She was a lifelong member of and devoted contributor to the First Presbyterian Church of El Paso. She was also a long time member of several local and national organizations including the Lower Valley, Women's Club, Daughters of the Nile and Newcomers Society. She set a wonderful example of how to live life and leave the world a better place. She will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 18 at Harding, Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, 320 Montana Ave. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 19th at First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison Drive. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Garcia, Emilia M. 85, passed away Monday, October 15, 2001 in El Paso, She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her daughter Stella Calderon, son Miguel Garcia, Jr., and grandson Andrew Calderon. She is survived by her husband, Miguel Garcia. Children, Sally Pettengill and husband Ernie, Carmen Perches, Art Garcia and wife Yvonne, Jose E. Garcia and wife Dora, Maria Pilar Serna and husband Frank, and Irene G. Perez and husband Jose. 33 Grandchildren, 34 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. 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 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Art Garcia, Jose E. Garcia, Ernie Pettengill, Jr., David Silva, Alfred Perches and Jesus Ramirez. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 Herrera Justino Sr. 77, passed away Monday, October 15, 2001. Longtime El Paso resident and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Retired after 18 years of service with the El Paso County from the Road and Bridge Department. Preceded in death by daughter Guadalupe Herrera. Survived by wife of 55 years Bernarda O. Herrera, sons Reynaldo, Justino Jr. and wife Armida, Javier and wife Martha, Roman and wife Armida and David and wife Yvonne, daughters Adela and husband Luis Medina, Raquel and husband Jose Martinez and Martha A. and husband Pablo Monzon, 26 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mr. Herrera 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 9:00 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Serving as pallbearers will be Reynaldo, Justino Jr., Javier, Roman and David Herrera and Jose Angel Martinez, Jr. Honorary pallbearers Luis Medina, Ruben Hernandez, Rey Herrera, Jr., Pablo Monzon and Ruben Huerta. Burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. "Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather will be greatly missed by all who knew him." Lopez, Maria B. 98, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001, in a local hospital. Lifelong resident of El Paso and member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Preceded in death by husband Alvino Lopez; son Eusebio Lopez; and daughter Socorro Gutierrez. Survived by daughters Enriqueta Ortiz, Antonia L. Grijalva, Martha E. Rodriguez, Maria Pilar Lopez, and Rosalia L. Munoz; 33 grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren; 30 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Lopez will lie in state Thursday, October 18, from 4:00pm until 9:00pm with Rosary Service at 7:00pm at Martin Funeral Home Central. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30am Friday at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Hector Gutierrez, George Ortiz, John Castro, Ernest Medina, Rene Ortiz and Armando Munoz. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. We love you very much. You will always be remembered in our hearts & thoughts. God Bless You. Maestas, Victor 48, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2001. He was western area Director for Orthovita, and he was in the U.S. Army. Mr. Maestas is survived by his wife Maria Elena Flores; two sons: Victor Jr. and Matthew; his parents Bennie and Victoria Maestas of Las Cruces. He is also survived by three brothers: Fred Maestas of Dallas, TX, David Maestas, and Bennie Maestas of El Paso; two sisters: Mae Garcia and Vicki Buckingham of Las Cruces. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 rosary at Martin Funeral Home East - Chapel. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2001 AT 12:30 pm at St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Ortega Agustin Jr., 68 passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Ortega is survived by his wife, Victoria Ortega. Sons, Jaime Capetillo, Roberto Capetillo, Guillermo Ortega, and Jesus Ortega. Daughters, Alma Capetillo, Virginia Ortega, and Natividad Ortega. 20 Grandchildren. 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 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission. Pallbearers will be by the family. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332 Pairis Mary Jane long time resident of Texas and New Mexico, passed away 10/9/01. She was preceeded in death by her son Thomas L. Pairis. Survived by her husband Charles J. Pairis Jr. of La Union, daughter Marie Willson of El Paso, sons Charles J. III of El Paso, E.F. and James D. Pairis of La Union. Also numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Pairis Farm in La Union New Mexico on 10/20/01 at 10:00 a.m. for close friends and family. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Messilla Valley Hospice. Taylor, Calvin J. "Cal" SSGT U.S. Army retired, 72, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001. He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years and was also a P.O.W. in Korea for 3 years. He was a member of the VFW Post #8919. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Ada Taylor and his youngest son, David Taylor and is survived by his five children, Larry, Debra, Barbara, Steven and Sandra. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, David, Shon, Michael, Ryan, Kayla and Steven. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 17th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Chapel. Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18th in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. October 18 2001 Return to top Cozzens, Thomas S. 58, a long time resident of El Paso, passed away on October 16, 2001. He was a teacher at Hanks High School and beforebecoming a teacher worked for 14 years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Cozzens is survived by his wife, Sharyn G. Cozzens, onedaughter, Alyssa D. Cozzens Morris and her husband, Matthew E. Morris,one grandson, Teo Morris, and his step-father, Henry H. Schrader. Amemorial service will be held on Friday, October 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. atSt. Luke United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers please send memorialcontributions to the American Heart Association 233 E. Mesa Hills Dr. ElPaso, TX. 79912. Denis Louis P. Sr. 89, passed away Wednesday October 17, 2001 in a local hospital. Born in San Juan Puerto Rico, former resident of New York City and resident of El Paso for 53 years and member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Denis worked for Braswell Trucking Lines as a painter and at GMC Trucks in the maintenance department for many years. Preceded in death by sons Enrique Denis and Louis Denis Jr. Survived by wife of 58 years Luz A. Denis, son Victor Denis and wife Alicia, daughters Lucie Vasquez and husband Andres, Carmen Denis Medrano and husband Enrique and daughter in law Mary Denis widow of Louis Denis, Jr., sister Angeles Denis and 8 grandchildren. Mr. Denis will lie in state Thursday October 18, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at San Xavier Catholic Church. Rosary service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, at San Xavier Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday October 19, 2001 at San Xavier Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Grissom, Freda G. 86, passed away Friday, October 12, 2001. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and Anthony, New Mexico. Mrs. Grissom was President of the Iris Garden Club and President of the El Paso Council of Garden Clubs. She was listed in the Who's Who of American Artists. Mrs. Grissom was preceded in death by her husband, John Grissom who passed away in 1989. Survived by son Mark Grissom and his wife Guy Ann, daughter Loyce Kosub and her husband Charles, five grandchildren Laura Billingsley, Bryce Kosub, Ellen Purdy, Michelle Marie Wright and Adam Grissom, nine great grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. Graveside service will be held Friday, October 19, 2001 at 1:00 pm. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, Pastor Don Ciesielski officiating. Gutierrez, Paula Bertha 75, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a resident of El Paso for 40 years. Mrs. Gutierrez was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Gutierrez. She is survived by her sons, Armando Gutierrez, Oscar Manuel Gutierrez and Jaime Gutierrez. Daughter, Martha G. Diaz. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Prayer Service will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Service will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 Hohn, Eugene B. LTC U.S. Army (Ret.) passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2001. Ltc. Hohn was a resident of El Paso since 1968 and was a member of the Catholic Church. Ltc. Hohn retired from the U.S. Army after 26 years of honorable service and was a World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #8550. Eugene worked for Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company for several years. Preceded in death by his daughters, Patricia and Barbara and is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Helen E. Hohn; son, Dennis E. Hohn and his wife, Judith; grandchildren, Hollie, Wendy, Chris and Mark; great grandchildren, Katelyn and Cameron; sisters, Marjorie Tiede and Evelyn Neuheisel. Memorial mass will be at 1:30 P.M. Friday, October 19, 2001 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Honorary pallbearers, Bud Nygren, Bob Anderson, Elmer Gauger, Mike Digennaro, Larry Lawrence and Ed Wagner. Interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Pytcher, Conchita Pangburn passed away Tuesday. She was 75. A retired teacher from the Ysleta Independent School District. Mrs. Pytcher was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Assistance League of El Paso, and the Ysleta Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by her husband, Jack R. Pytcher, her two children, Kevin Pytcher and Catherine Magallanez, and her daughter-in-law, Heidi L. Bujanda, all from El Paso. She is also survived by three of her sisters, Bertha Aguirre Elguezabal and Martha de Kanter, both of Mexico City and Rose Mary Stahmer, of Wausau, Wisconsin, and her brother Richard E. Pangburn, of Corona del Mar, Calif. She is preceded in death by her sister Eloisa Aguirre Alzuyeta, who was from Acapulco, Mexico, and her brother Harry B. Pangburn, who was from New York, NY. A Rosary will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer, with Visitation from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The funeral Mass is scheduled 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Raphael's Church, 2301 Zanzibar, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Rodriguez, Benjamin passed away October 16, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and class of 1959 from Bowie High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Carlota Rodriguez. He is survived by his daughters Michele Rodriguez and Cynthia Perez Rodriguez. His sisters Maria Lourdes Bucher, Maria Elena Seeber, Maria de Los Angeles Bencomo and Rose Ring and his brother Jesus Abelardo Rodriguez. His two grandchildren Jeremy and Jenny Perez. Visitation will be Friday, October 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Rosary at 7 p.m. in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home (3707 Pershing Drive). Mass will be in St. Pius X Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with cremation following. Sarate Candelaria M. Passed Away On Tuesday, October 16, 2001. She Was A Lifelong Resident Of El Paso And A Member Of The Catholic Church. She Is Survived By Her Husband Of 51 Years, Robert Sarate; Sons, Victor Gonzales, Robert Sarate, Jr. And Jason Sarate; daughter, Alexis Sarate; grandchildren, Priscilla Acosta, Aldo Gonzalez and Victor M. Gonzales; brother, Louie Matamoros and sisters, Sophie Apodaca, Maggie Serna, Refugio Cuca" Wineka and Romelia M. Vargas. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 18, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 1:00 p.m. followed by the scripture service at 1:30 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Serna, Consuelo D. 84, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso, very active with the Sacramento Senior Citizen Center on Jefferson. Mrs. Serna volunteered for the Red Cross and for local and political campaigns and Voter Registrations. She worked for Crystal Cleaners in the 1950's and 1960's. Preceded in death by husband Rito M. Serna. Survived by son Franscisco & Maria Pilar Serna, daughters Martha & Joseph Contole, Grace & Jose Ramirez and Lupe & Fernando Genera, grandchildren Keith, Stephanieand Denise Contole, Jessica, Lynda and Frank Serna, Beatrice Welch, Joe Ramirez, Lisa and Francis Genera, 4 great grandchildren, brothers Pedro and Fernando, sisters and cousins living in Mexico, sister-in-law Consuelo Serna, and cousins Mary, Grace, Eva, Amelia, Rodolfo, Salvador and Jose. Mrs. Serna will lie in state Friday October 19, 2001 from 4:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held Friday at 7:00p.m. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 9:30a.m. at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Serving as pallbearers Francisco D. Serna, Frank J. Serna Jr., Jessica Serna, Jesus Serna, Joe Ramirez and Salvador Diaz. Honorary Pallbearers Danny Cardenas, David Silva, Joe L. Perez, Joe E. Perez, Michael Silva and Fernando Baquera. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. October 19 2001 Return to top Rose Ida 97, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2001, a resident of El Paso for over 80 years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the O.E.S. She is survived by her daughter, Edelene Arsenault of Grapevine, TX; 3 grandchildren, Steve Roper of San Antonio, TX, Judy Hockenbrough of Grapevine, TX and Tim Roper of Wynham, MA and 9great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, October 19th at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Chapel. Graveside Service will be Saturday, October 20th at 11:00 a.m. in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Rix Tillman officiating. Daeuble Mariellen Brown was born on May 13, 1918 in El Paso.She attended El Paso High School and studied journalism at Texas WesternCollege. During World War II, she worked at a local bank and accompaniedher husband to assignments in San Antonio and New Jersey. Her husband,Tom Daeuble, was an executive with Ford Motor Company. Their childrenfeel fortunate to have lived in such interesting places as Ridgewood, NewJersey and Ann Arbor, Michigan. After twenty years in Dallas, Mr. and Mrs.Daeuble retired to El Paso. She was a member of the local historical societyand worked for a time as a volunteer for the El Paso Museum of Art. A member of Pro Cathedral Church of Saint Clement, Mrs. Daeuble is survivedby daughter Lynne Larson (Alan) of Destin, Florida; son Brent Daeuble ofAustin, Texas; granddaughter Colleen Aki of Ft. Rucker, Alabama; grandsonNeal Smith of Enterprise, Alabama; and great-granddaughter Carson Burnettof Ft. Rucker, Alabama. Funeral services are set for 4 PM Sunday, October 21, 2001 at St. Clement's Church. Donations may be made to St. Clement'sChurch which is where Mrs. Daeuble was baptized. Funeral arrangementsunder direction of San Jose Funeral Home. Fenzlein Henry SGM. U.S. Army (Ret.) passed away October 17, 2001 at the age of 78, as a result of complications from a car accident on October 2, 2001. Born in Dime, Texas on April 24, 1923. He was a highly decorated WWII and Korean War veteran. He dedicated many hours to the Youth League as a football, baseball, and basketball coach and referee. In 1965 he led his Fort Bliss Youth Football Team to the City Championship. He was a member of the VFW Post 812 and Past Post Commander and a devoted member of the New Hope Lutheran Church. Mr. Fenzlein was preceded in death by his son, David in 2000, also his sister, Sybil Turner and brother, Alfred Fenzlein. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Darlene, daughter, Debra and son-in-law Jim, grandchildren, Jamie and Brian of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Visitation was on Thursday, October 18, 2001 from 6-8 P.M. at Sunset Funeral Home N.E. located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be at 1:30 P.M. on Friday October 19, 2001 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Freeman, John Max 94, passed away on October 16, 2001. Mr. Freeman was born in Brunswick, Maryland and lived in the Washington, D.C./ Virginia area until 1993 when he and Josephine, his wife of 73 years, moved to El Paso to be with his son and family. Mr. Freeman worked for the transit company in Washington, D.C. for 36 years until his retirement in 1970. He was a loving man of great humanity whose wit, manner, and brilliance were never forgotten by all who met him. Mr. Freeman is survived by his son John, daughter-in-law Lucy, granddaughter Kellie and her husband Nicolas Torres, grandsons John Andrew and Ben Haley, and his great grandson Nicolas Andres Torres. A memorial service for Mr. Freeman will be held at Hillcrest Funeral Home on Friday October the 19th at 7:00 p.m. Leach, Patricia Lorraine (Hale) passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2001 after a long battle with cancer. Born January 30, 1939 in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Hale and Justyne Hale Pallotto. In addition to being an extraordinary wife and mother, Pat was an avid golfer and volunteered for many years with Special Olympics. She enjoyed travel, crafts, spending time with her family and caring for her pets. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by one son, Jeffrey Leach. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Joseph Leach, her 3 sons, Mark Leach, his wife Barbara, Michael Leach and Adam Leach, all of El Paso, TX, her daughter, Lorraine Ulrich of Corinth, NY, granddaughters Justyne Leach of NY and Alisha Leach of OH, and five brothers David Hale, Michael Hale and Scott Hale, all of PA, George Hale of IN, and Pat Hale of FL. At the request of the family funeral services were private. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of El Paso. Piasecki, Thomas John Sr., 683298 Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army (Ret.), 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2001. A resident of Chaparral, NM for the past 22 years. He proudly served our country for over 26 years. He was the manager for The Del Norte NCO Club on Fort Bliss and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Sergeant Major Association and a life time member of the Association of the United States Army. His survivors include his wife, Wilhelmine S. Piasecki, sons and daughters-in-law Thomas John Piasecki Jr., and his wife Elizabeth, Robert James Piasecki and his wife Susan, William Joseph Piasecki and his wife Anne and Michael Piasecki and his wife Bertha, grandchildren, Nathaniel J., Kimberly A., Lori Ann, Jessica Lynn, Arthur L., Nicole B., Krischen, Steven and Michael, sister Dorothy Sileo and brother, John Piasecki. Visitation was on October 18, 2001 from 6-8 PM at Sunset Funeral Home N.E. located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Prayer service was held at 6:30 PM, followed by a Rosary at 7 PM on October 18, 2001 at the funeral home chapel. Scripture service will be on Friday, October 19, 2001 at 9:30 AM at the Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. Chapel. Father Manny Marrufo will officiate. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, with full military honors. Pallbearers will be, Thomas John Piasecki Jr., Robert James Piasecki, William Joseph Piasecki, Micheal Piasecki, John Piasecki, Col. James Crow and Arthur Lewis. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Serna, Consuelo D. 84, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso, very active with the Sacramento Senior Citizen Center on Jefferson. Mrs. Serna volunteered for the Red Cross and for local and political campaigns and Voter Registrations. She worked for Crystal Cleaners in the 1950's and 1960's. Preceded in death by husband Rito M. Serna. Survived by son Franscisco & Maria Pilar Serna, daughters Martha & JosephContole, Grace & Jose Ramirez and Lupe & Fernando Genera, grandchildren Keith, Stephanie and Denise Contole, Jessica, Lynda and Frank Serna, Beatrice Welch, Joe Ramirez, Lisa and Francis Genera, 4 great grandchildren, brothers Pedro and Fernando, sisters and cousins living in Mexico, sister-in-law Consuelo Serna, and cousins Mary, Grace, Eva, Amelia, Rodolfo, Salvador and Jose. Mrs. Serna will lie in state Friday October 19, 2001 from 4:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held Friday at 7:00p.m. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 9:30a.m. at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Serving as pallbearers Francisco D. Serna, Frank J. Serna Jr., Jessica Serna, Jesus Serna, Joe Ramirez and Salvador Diaz. Honorary Pallbearers Danny Cardenas, David Silva, Joe L. Perez, Joe E. Perez, Michael Silva and Fernando Baquera. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Woody Bertha Louise, 95, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2001 in El Paso. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and spent many years living in Lordsburg, New Mexico. Mrs. Woody was a graduate of El Paso High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Leroy Woody. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Lou Bryant and husband Jack of El Paso and Barbara A. Furgason and husband Bill of Las Cruces, N.M. Grandchildren, Thomas Bryant and wife Mary Ann of El Paso, Jim Furgason of Arizona, ElizabethBryant-Cavazos and husband Daniel of Maryland and Julie Lightfoot of Mesilla Park, N.M.Great Grandchildren, Nicole Furgason of Arizona, Joseph Bryant, Jacob Bryant and Jarrett Bryant all of El Paso. Visitation will be Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Graveside Service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Evergreen East Cemetery. We would like to thank German Milland, Inez and Isis for taking care of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Internment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 October 20 2001 Return to top Alvarez, Mary B. born August 25, 1929 in El Paso, Texas, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2001 in Uvalde, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Mrs. Alvarez retired from Goldfarb Agency and did volunteer work at St. Pius Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Guadalupe R. Alvarez. She issurvived by her daughter Magdalena B. Dutton and husband James B. Dutton, Jr. Grandchildren, Marisa Gomez and husband Enrique Gomez of El Paso, Jennifer Fleming and husband Shane Fleming of Texarkana, Texas and James B. Dutton III of Uvalde, Texas. Great Grandchildren, Myranda Shane and Christopher Fleming of Texarkana, Texas. Brothers, Ricardo Brito of Norwalk, Ca., Alfonso Brito of Los Angeles, Ca., and Jose Brito of El Paso, Tx. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment will be Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 Canton, John Artillo 83, born March 22, 1918 in Fitchburg, MA, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001 at a local hospital. Resident of El Paso for 25 years. Mr. Canton was a Veteran of WWII, Chinese Theater of Operations, as well as, a member of the American Legion Post #58 and VFW. He retired from USAF and U.S. Civil Service. Survived by wife Bernie M. Canton; son John T. Canton & wife Beth of Newcastle, CA; sister Dorothy Canton Welton of Leominster, MA; step children Thomas Molina & wife Stephanie Arnot of Everett, WA, Tammie Henderson & husband Chris of Cranford, NJ, Tracie Larson & husband Scott of Seattle, WA and Jessica Trujillo of Cranford, NJ; grandchildren Chantz & Chayse Molina, Colin Hernderson, Michael & Alexander Larson. Mr. Canton will lie in state Sunday, October 21, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday, October 22, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 5649 Dailey Ave / 79905. Burial at Ft. Bliss NationalCemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice. Del Rosario, Rene Marciano 80, went to be with Our Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2001. He was a resident of El Paso since 1958 and was a member of Blessed Sacrament CatholicChurch. Captain Del Rosario retired from the U.S. Army with 30 years of service and participated in The Bataan March. He was a World War II and Korean Conflict Veteran. Rene also retired from the Postal Service after 12 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patria Z. Del Rosario; sons, Jose, Rene Jr., Perfecto, Angelo, Michael, Daniel and Mark Del Rosario; daughters, Patricia Robinson, Rosalinda Kellner, Cindy Sturm, Susan Ivey and Leila Forti; 28 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, brother, Benito Montealegre and sister, Leticia Igual. Private services were held on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a private interment was held at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Martinez, Roberto Sr. 70, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Martinez was a security guard for Hanks High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Bertha C. Martinez. Sons, Roberto Martinez Jr., and his wife Rosa, Alfredo Martinez Sr., and his wife Elena. Daughters, Sylvia Villa and her husband Gerardo, and Zoila Martinez. 11 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren. Brother, Guillermo Martinez. Sister, Alicia Rodriguez and a host of Nephews and Nieces. 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 9:30 a.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Joey Martinez, Freddy Martinez Jr., Robert Martinez Jr., Alfredo Martinez Sr., Gerardo Villa, and Willie Rodriguez Jr. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332 Virchis, Juanita G. 79, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2001 in a local hospial. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Juanita retired from the Popular Dept. Store. Preceded in death by her husband Eliseo "Jimmy" Virchis and son Manuel A. Sanchez. She is survived by sons: Jorge Sanchez, Jose Luis Virchis, Eliseo Javier Virchis and daughter Araceli V. Cossio. She had 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Harding Orr & McDaniel Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. with rosary service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral mass will be on Monday, 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Light Catholic Church. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. October 21 2001 Return to top ZAMORA, EFEREN MONTES 79, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, October 12, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, where he toured Germany, France, Holland and England in 1944; He received the Purple Heart Medal. He was a member of the Segura McDonald VFW Post #5615 and a member of the American Legion Post #58. He retired from EPISD, after serving 36 years of dedicated and outstanding service with the district. His most admiration love was set at Andress High School where many of the students, educators, police officers knew him as Frank. He spent countless hours with the sports department where he met several coaches including coach Alan Sepkowitz, back then Newman Elementary coach Mr. Paul Strelzin. Mr. Zamora will always be remembered for his love of rabbit hunting, fishing, staying outside on Halloween night passing out candies to all the children trick or treating and collecting various pets in his home. Preceded in death by his first wife, Julia Judith Pellicano; son Guadalupe Alfonso Zamora; brother, Ricardo Zamora Sr. and his loving parents, Faustino and Masedonia Zamora. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Angela Gonzalez Zamora; sons, Efren Zamora Jr., Alfredo Zamora, Antonio Zamora, Gerardo Jerry Gonzalez Zamora, Manny Gonzalez Zamora and Gerardo Efren Zamora, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Roberto Zamora; sisters, Delia Zamora, Nati Ibarra and Kika Chaidez. Family will receive friends/family on Monday, October 22, 2001 from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. with memorial rosary at 1:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central Chapel, burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. NIETO ROBERT JR, 24, beloved son of Yolanda and Robert Nieto Sr., and brother of Naomi Nieto joined our Heavenly Father on Thursday October 13, 2001. Robert was a 1999 graduate of Del Valle High School and touched many people with his love. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who adored him and his beautiful smile. Visitation will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Burial immediately following in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his loving cousins, Tony Acuna, Tony Nieto, Adrian Nieto, David Nieto, Christopher Nieto, Armando Sanchez and Troy Lombrana. Robert was preceded in death by his grandfather Vicente Lombrana, and is survived by his grandparents, Maria Elena Lombrana, Rosa and Jose Nieto. Robert we love you, our Little Angel, Now you can walk. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 ROGERS, ETHEL PAULINE 82, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at her residence. She lived in El Paso for approximately 50 years. She was a waitress at Leo's Restaurant. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her grandson David Eugene Blankenship. She is survived by her Son, Richard S. Blankenship and his wife Linda D. Blankenship of El Paso, Tx. 7 Grandchildren, Paula Jean Smith, Richard Earl Blankenship, Bruce Allen Blankenship, Ronald Dale Blankenship, Don Jeffery Blankenship, Mary Lee Rayos, and Susan Margaret Burkey. 11 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren. Sisters, Mary Elizabeth Mangione of Buffalo, NY., and Lula Kay Kirksey of El Paso, Tx.. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332 SOTELO, EDWARDO G. 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 16,2001. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Edwardo was a Korean Conflict Veteran having served as a CPL in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by wife, Evangelina Sotelo; brothers, Armando and Reynaldo Sotelo and is survived by his sons; Esteban Edwardo Sotelo and his wife Valerie and son, Ernesto Roberto Sotelo; 3 grandchildren; brothers, Fernando, Oscar and Suki Sotelo and sister, Lupe Garibay. Visitation will be on Monday, October 22, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m with the rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Funeral mass will be on Tuesday, October 23,2001 at 9:15 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Pallbearers, Esteban Edwardo Sotelo, Ernesto Roberto Sotelo, Robert C. Hernandez, Bernando Sotelo, Oscar Sotelo Jr, and Jose Torres. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. EULA KELLER,(TINA) a longtime El Paso resident and former owner of Tina's Treasures, passed away at her home Oct. 19, 2001. Major Charles V. Keller, Preceded her in death. Tina was a past member of the Texas Fine Arts Association, Texas Watercolor Society, and El Paso Museum of Art Association. A native of Arkansas, Mrs. Keller traveled throughout the United States and Japan before coming to El Paso in 1990. She is survived her husband Bill Poland, four children, Charles J. Keller, Michael C. Keller, Connie S. Williams, Marcia Keller, her sister Barbara Wallis, Daughters-in-law, M. Yvonne Keller, and Yvonne S. Keller and sister-in-law,Pauline Kindleberger. Tina's Grandchildren, Shon, Jason, Mitzi and Billy and great grandchildren, Charles Cameron, Daniel and Shannon were her real treasures. Visitation will bewill be from 5 to 9pm on Monday Oct. 22, 2001 at KASTER-MAXON & FUTRELL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL 8817 DYER ST. Funeral service is pending for Tuesday Oct. 23, 2001. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association. GOMEZ, MRS. MARY (MARIQUITA) GRIJALVA 75, our beloved mother went home to our heavenly father on October 18, 2001. She was a life long resident of San Elizario and Fabens and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Javier Gomez. She is survived by her sons and daughters: Harvey, Susie, George, Johnny, Jaime, Sylvia, Jesse, Sara, and Joel. 23 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Our loving mother's devotion and dedication to her family, will always be remembered. We love you mom. 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 10:00 a.m. at San Elizario Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as Pallbearers. Cremation service will be held. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332 ROSARIO RENE MARCIANO DEL 80, went to be with Our Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2001. He was a resident of El Paso since 1958 and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Captain Del Rosario retired from the U.S. Army with 30 years of service and participated in The Bataan March. He was a World War II and Korean Conflict Veteran. Rene also retired from the Postal Service after 12 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patria Z. Del Rosario; sons, Jose, Rene Jr., Perfecto, Angelo, Michael, Daniel and Mark Del Rosario; daughters, Patricia Robinson, Rosalinda Kellner, Cindy Sturm, Susan Ivey and Leila Forti; 28 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, brother, Benito Montealegre and sister, Leticia Igual. Private services were held on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a private interment was held at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. ESTRADA AURORA, 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2001. She was a longtime resident of El Paso, TX., and was a member of the Catholic Church. She is preceded indeath by her husband, Ramon Estrada and is survived by her sons, Carlos, Hector and RamonEstrada; daughters, Virginia Ortiz and Evangelina Rubalcaba; 14 grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren and sister Ernestina Garcia. Visitation will be on Monday, October 22, 2001 from4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel.Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at Guardian Angel Catholic hurch. Fr. Jesus Arrilucea officiating. Pallbearers, Carlos Estrada, Jr., Hector Estrada, Ramon Estrada, Fernando Estrada, Manuel Ortiz, Francisco Ortiz, Gerardo Rubalcaba and Rigo Rubalcaba. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. MORALES CONRADO T., 79, passed away Friday, October 19,2001. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a WWII United States Army Veteran serving with the EngineeringCorp. Survived by his loving wife, Bertha Morales, daughters Terrie Sainz and husband Verne,Norma Giordano and husband Ernie, sister Celia Lo Presti, brothers Ramon and Eddie Morales,six grandchildren Aaron, Alex, Valerie, Danielle, Alyssa and Taylor, one great grandchildKieran, numerous nephews and nieces. Open casket visitation will be held Sunday, October 21,2001 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and closed casket visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until6:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West where rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m. Funeral mass willbe held Monday, October 22, 2001 at 12:15 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral, Fr. Pablo Mataofficiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearerswill be Danny Morales, Eddie Morales, Jacob Morales, Valente Morales, Leo Morales, RamonMorales. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite children's charity. COLLINS, WILLIAM DAVID 48, passed away Friday, October 19, 2001 following a brief illness. He is survived by his loving mother, Shirley A. Horner, beloved brother and sister,Thomas Scott Collins and Cindy S. Collins, as well as long time family friend, Andrew D.Melancon, aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be dearly missed. Funeral services are private.