El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, November 1-7, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ November 1 2001 ARRIAGA, MRS. ISABEL HOLGUIN 76, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a Native American of the Tigua Tribe. Mrs. Arriaga was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Old Mission. She is survived by her sons, Enrique Holguin, Ramon Acosta and Arturo Arriaga Jr. Daughters, Guadalupe Holguin T. Melendez, Norma Holguin Arriaga, Isabel Holguin Arriaga Anchondo and Maria Andrea Holguin Byrley. 15 Grandchildren. 9 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Old Mission. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Old Mission. Pallbearers will be Enrique Holguin Jr., Arturo Arriaga Jr., Bernardo Arriaga, Jesus T. Melendez, Ben C. Clay III, Bernardo Arriaga III, Julian A. Clay, Jorge Anchondo, Jorge Anchondo Jr. and Arthur Arriaga III. Mom "Mama Liz", somewhere over the rainbow you will always be our Guardian Angel. We miss you and we love you. Your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. Casarez, Mrs. Maria Teresa (Terry) V. 61, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Mrs. Casarez attended Burges High School and graduated from El Paso Technical High School in 1960. She worked for the El Paso County Court House and retired from the El Paso Independent School District as an Administration Secretary. Mrs. Casarez was preceded in death by her parents, Cruz D. Velasquez and Bersabeth R. Garcia. She is survived by her daughters, Lita Denise Sanchez and Arleen Dawn Casarez, Father, Nicolas Garcia and husband, Gus Casarez. Visitation will be Friday from 2 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 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Gus Casarez, Hector Sanchez, Kevin Aguilar, Rene Moreno, Joe Herrera and Joe Gallegos. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. DAVILA, MANUEL ISMAEL "MANITO" was born in Chih., Mexico on Nov. 8, 1900. He lived and witnessed a century of world history. He survived many hardships and over-came many obstacles. On October 28, 2001, the Lord called him to his side. Manuel is survived by his loving wife, Carolina Solis Davila. They were married for 76 years. They had 12 children, sons: Manuel I. Davila, Jr., Mario Davila, Armando Davila, and Ramon Torres. Daughters: Maria E. Hernandez, Consuelo Pina, Rosario Richardson, Irene Resendez and Hilda Davila. They have 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Manuel immigrated to the United States September of 1937. He had no knowledge of the language but that did not stop him. He quickly found employ-ment and his employers valued his hard work ethic. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He was also a boxer because of his love for the sport and nicknamed "Manito" because of his huge hands. Manuel retired at the age of 74 and for the next 17 years he freely gave of his time and devotion to the Lord and the holy nuns of the Monastery of Perpetual Adoration. Manuel Davila was a loving husband, a devoted father and doting grandfather. We were gifted with his warm hugs, gentle smile, his wisdom and his humorous personality. The family would like to thank his doctors: Dr. Jose Silva, Dr. Galo Rodarte, Dr. Manuel L. Acosta, Dr. Eugenio Armendariz and the staff at Providence Memorial Hospital for their constant care and compassion. We will be forever thankful to the Lord for allowing him such a long and fruitful life. We are truly grateful to the Lord for bestowing upon us the greatest privilege; the privilege of being loved by this extraordinary man. All services will be held at: The Monastery of Perpetual Adoration, 145 N. Cotton. Visitation: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2001. Rosary: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2001. Funeral Mass: 9:00 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2001. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery - Alameda St. Pallbearers: Manuel I. Davila, Jr., Mario Davila, Armando Davila, Ramon Torres, Nolan Richardson, George Hernandez, Oscar Navarro, Ramon Davila and Victor Pina. Honorary Pallbearers: Rodolfo Davila, and Ramon Torres. Altar Boys: Oscar Davila and Michael Miranda. Jones, Kenneth Aubrey 68, born August 28, 1933, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2001. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Mr. Jones was a retired band teacher in the Ysleta Independent School District and he played in the El Paso Symphony for thirty years. He was the first band director for Eastwood High School and he wrote Eastwood High's Alma Mater and the school fight song. Mr. Jones was a graduate of Texas Western University, and he received a Master of Music Degree from Vandercook School of Music, University of Chicago. He served in Korea with the 8th Army Band. He is survived by his son, Dean Jones, a sister, Sandra Wray, a niece, Denise Yarbrough, and all of El Paso. He was preceded in death by his mother, Chloris Cummins, and his father, Kenneth Hale Jones. Graveside services will be at Ft. Bliss Cemetery at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, November 2, 2001. MOLINAR, MRS. ELENA H. 83, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of San Antonio Catholic Church. Mrs. Molinar retired as a Baker with the El Paso Independent School District. She is survived by her sons, Adolfo Molinar and wife Elena, Robert Molinar and wife Linda, Richard Molinar and wife Cruz. 14 Grandchildren. 15 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 2 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 Friday at 9 a.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Adolfo Molinar, Robert Molinar, Richard Molinar, Armando Molinar, George Molinar and Christopher Molinar. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332 OCHOA, JOSE ISABEL Senor me has mirado a los ojos sonriendo has dicho mi nombre en la arena he dejado mi barca junto a ti buscare otro mar. Nuestro padre Jose I. Ochoa ahora acompana a nuestra querida madre. OCHOA, JOSE ISABEL 92, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2001. Born in Tuitan, Durango, Mexico, he was a self-employed merchant and a longtime El Paso resident. He is survived by his sons, Jaime, Rogelio and Juan Jose; daughters, Margarita Maldonado, Maria de la Luz Gonzalez, Hortencia Meza, Leonor Ochoa, Maria del Rayo Rodriguez, Maria Esther Oechsner and Ludivina Horlebein; 39 grandchildren; along with several great and great, great Grand-children and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Friday 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 9 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Old Mission at 9070 Alameda Ave. He will be laid to rest with his wife at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Jaime Ochoa, Rogelio Ochoa, Juan Jose Ochoa, David Ochoa, Alfredo Rodriguez, Enrique Terrazas, Alfredo Maldonado, Luis Gonzalez and David Gonzalez will serve as pallbearers. His wife, Tomasa Diaz Ochoa, and parents, Refugio Ochoa Bayona and Joaquina Olivas Flores, preceded him in death. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. RUIZ, BENITO 51, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Ruiz was a resident of El Paso, Texas and recently moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. He retired from the United States Air Force. He was a Civil Engineer for the City of El Paso. He is survived by the mother of his children, Susan J. Ruiz, his parents Celia Ruiz and Jesus Ruiz, his son, Anthony Ruiz, daughters, Lisa Ruiz, Charlene Ruiz, Shannan Ruiz, Dawn Ruiz, and Kristina Ruiz. 8 Grandchildren, 1 Brother and 3 Sisters. Memorial Service will be held at Hillcrest Funeral Home -Carolina Friday at 1:00 p.m. and will be concluded at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr 598-3332. November 20 2001 Return to top CONTRERAS, T1RSO "DON PEDRO" 62, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2001. Born in Mexico, he was a restaurant owner and a 40- year El Paso resident. He is survived by his loving wife, Hortencia L. Contreras; sons, Valentin and wife, Sally, Sergio, Jaime and wife, Cindy, and Victor and wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Silvia and husband, Jose, and Norma Federico and husband, Rafael; grandchildren, Benjamin, Valerie, Valentin, Robert, Christina, Steven, Maegan, Miranda, Alex, Vanessa, Jaime Jr., Christopher, Victor Junior and Tirso "T-Bone"; brothers, Prisiliano, Vicente, Ignacio and Humberto; sisters, Maria Santellanes and Eusebia Gomez along with more relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Friday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST, Chapel of Peace, with a rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of the Resur-rection will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2709 Alabama St. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. FORD, MARY LENORE 60, passed away on October 31, 2001. She is survived by her sisters Janette L. Chumney of El Paso and Rita F. Jenkins of Darien, CT. Services tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 5, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church located at 1551 Belvidere. Arrangements entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - West. Jimenez, Altagracia 80, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Mrs. Jimenez is survived by her husband, Ignacio Jimenez; sons, Ramon Rivera and Peter Rivera; 4 brothers; 1 sister; 7 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 02, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East with a rosary at 7:00 P.M. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 12:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery. November 3 2001 Return to top BRETZ, RICHARD H. 71, passed away Thursday November 1, 2001. He was a resident ofEl Paso for 46 years. He was the owner of Richard's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. andSouthwest United Services Inc. He was preceded in death by his son Richard. Survivors include his wife Penny; daughters Ann & Cathie; son Scott & wife Gaby; mother Elizabeth; brothers Charles & Donald. Grandchildren, Austin, Brandon, Justin, Richard, Brandy & Danielle, step grandson Jesse. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 1 pm at Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 9:45 a.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel with the Rev. Ron Thompson officiating. Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Donations can be made to Hospice or Lung Assoc. of El Paso. Castillo, Angela E. 98, passed away Wednesday October 31, 2001. She had been a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was a member and President of the Ladies Pan American Opti- Mrs and other civic organizations. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Guillermo B. Castillo. Survivors include her son & daughter in law William R. & Dr. Helen M. Castillo; sister Guadalupe E. Baray; grandchildren Angel C. Balch & husband Marc of Wilmington, VT, William R. Castillo, Jr. & wife Hiam A. of McAllen, TX, Cesar Orlando Castillo & wife Penny of Nashville, TN; great grandchildren Zachary Balch, Cameron Balch, Richard Ibrahim Castillo. Visitation will be Sunday 12 - 5 PM with rosary services at 3:00 P.M. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral mass will be held Monday 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Restlawn Cemetery. GAMEZ, MARIA R. 84 of Myrtle Beach, SC, died Friday, November 2, 2001 in S.C. Born October 27, 1917 in El Paso, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Maria Hernandez Marmolesjo. Mrs. Gamez had retired from D's Cleaners in El Paso after 22 years of service. She was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are her husband, Carlos Gamez; daughter, Martha G. Cook and husband Grady of Myrtle Beach; sisters, Ernestine Provencio and June Walker and husband Fred all of Los Angeles, CA; brothers, Henry Marmolejo and wife Ernie of El Paso and Alfredo Marmolejo and wife Terry of CA; grandchildren, Grady Cook, Jr. and Matthew K. Cook both of Myrtle Beach; great grandson, Drew Cook of Myrtle Beach and seven step grandchildren. Committal services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday at Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, SC. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Murrells Inlet, SC is in charge of arrangements. Holguin, Manuel S. passed away on Friday, November 2, 2001.He was a resident of El Paso since 1930 and was a member of the Catholic Church. He is a retired from Safeway Grocery Store with 30 years of service and was a member of the Meat Cutter's Union. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vivian O. Holguin and daughter, Victoria Garcia and is survived by his sons, Manuel O. and Julian Holguin; daughters, Lucia Holguin and Delia G. Macias; grandchildren, Nathanael, Natalie, Jason and Stephen; brother, Jose Holguin and Maria Rodriguez. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 5, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with the rosary service at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Funeral mass will be on Monday, November 6, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ramirez, Armando 55, eldest son of Eduardo and Guadalupe Ramirez, passed away on October 10, 2001 in Alhambra, CA. Attended El Paso High School and graduated from UTEP in 1969 with a BBA Degree. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, discharged on October 1, 1967. Survived by sisters, Alice Baxter, (Richard), nephew Richard H. Baxter III, and Vanessa Lynn Baxter of Green River, WY, Sally Arnett, (J.R.) and nephews Tom and Jack Arnett of Carrolton, TX, brothers Ruben Ramirez of Culver City, CA, and Jaime Ramirez, M.D. of Dallas, TX. Also by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery November 5, 2001 at 2:30 P.M., Fr. Luis Acevedo officiating. November 4 2001 Return to top Seitz, Virginia B. 84, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2001. She was a 46 year resident of El Paso. Mrs. Seitz was a member of the Wallace Hughston#1100 Order of the Eastern Star since 1960 and was a past matron for theorder. She was also a licensed practical nurse at Hotel Dieu Hospital for approximately 10 years and was the manager of the Woolworths Retail Store at the Sunrise Shopping Center location. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Mr. John M. Seitz, her sons and daughters-in-law: John C. and IngerSeitz, Michael W. and Joyce Seitz and Thomas R. and Greta Seitz, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Monday, November 5, 2001 from 5 PM to 9 PM at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral service will be at 7 PM also on Monday at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association located at 4400 N. Mesa St. Suite 9, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 544-1799. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. CAMP, STEPHEN GREGORY lived the American dream. He began his life in El Paso on November 25, 1951 and graduated 18 years later from Ft. Hancock High School. He attended UTEP, San Angelo State, and finally graduated from Texas A&M, December of 1973. In his lifetime he served in all three branches of government. He worked with several members of Congress in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate, for Democrats and Republicans, for the Majority and Minority. He worked in the executive branch of government as a career civil servant (economist Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) and as a Presidential appointee. After leaving Washington he returned to Ft. Hancock to operate the Ft. Hancock Motel, where he later was elected Judge, Precinct 2 Hudspeth County, Texas. Although he had an exciting life and went far in his career as the kid from West Texas, his one true love was to be a cowboy and live on a ranch which he did in his las days here on this earth. He was very generous. I love you Dad and I am so proud of you. Your loving daughter, Charlie. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332 HERRERA, BENJAMIN 58, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2001 in Topeka, Kansas. Mr. Herrera had been a long time resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. He had been employed as a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Hilda E. Herrera, sons, Humberto Herrera, Victor H. Herrera, Gerardo Herrera, Benjamin Herrera, Jose L. Herrera, Sergio Romo, and Ramon Romo, daughters, Laura H. Parra, Myrna Jimenez, Esdenia Arzate, Candelaria Gonzalez, Lourdes Rojero and Marivel Romo, 23 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren, brother, Jose Herrera and sister Evangelina Beltran. Visitation for Mr. Herrera will be Sunday, November 4, 2001 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Humberto Herrera, Victor H. Herrera, Ben Herrera, Jose L. Herrera, Gerardo Herrera, Sergio Romo and Ramon Romo. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332 Hanson, Adeline M. passed away Thursday November 1, 2001. She had been a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was retired from the Popular Dry Goods Company and was a former board member of the El Paso Counsel of Aging. Preceded in death by her son Robert Ramon Hanson & sisters Carmen Larsen & Christine Garcia. Survivors include her daughters & sons in law Joan C. & Raul Lopez & Edna Mae & Mike Lockamy all of El Paso; sisters Fabiola I. Pinon & Celia Phillips & husband Bob all of El Paso; grandchildren Eduardo A. Chavez, Jr., Yvette E. Lascurain, Michelle D. Lopez, Raul Lopez, Rudy Lopez, Sheila White & Kevin Boetto; great grandchildren, Carlos & Alexis Lascurain. Visitation will be Monday 4-9 P.M. with rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday 12:00 P.M. at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery (Alameda). HILL, WILLIAM EDWARD age 95, formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life on Monday, October 22, 2001, in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Hill was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN. where he served faithfully in the Senior Choir for over 60 years. He was a dedicated employee of the Bank of Knoxville and Third National Bank until his retirement. A beloved wife, Mary Lucille Evans Hill, whom he was married to for 65 years and two daughters, Dr. Dorotha Lemeh and Wilma Jackson, RN, preceded him in death. He is survived by a very devoted daughter, Avice Hill Pleasants, and son-in-law, LTC (Ret) Leo Pleasants, of El Paso, Texas; one sister-in-law, Gladys Hill of Virginia Beach, Virginia; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of dedicated friends, and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church family. Funeral and burial services were held in Knoxville on Saturday, October 27, 2001. Arrangements were by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. Whittington, SFC James "Jim" F. USA (Ret) passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 001. 2 He was a resident of El Paso since 1964 and was a World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam veteran whom received numerous military decorations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sofie B. Whittington and is survived by his daughters, Helen Styles of N. Carolina, Viola Matthews and Jane Whittington; grandchildren, James, Shannon, Steven and Brandon; 4 great grandchildren and sisters, Ruby Beam and Martha Embler, both of N. Carolina. Graveside services will be on Monday, November 5, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Honorary pallbearers, Bea and Pete Velasquez, Ken Hause and Bill Miller. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to W.W.II Memorial in Washington D.C., 1-800-639-4WW2. Valdillez, Margarita 58, passed away on Thursday, Nov 1, 2002. She was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of Harvest Christian Church. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by her brother Roberto Urquidi; Mrs. Valdillez is survived by her husband, Librado Valdillez Jr; two daughters, Martha Valdillez Medlock, Sandra Valdillez Gardea; and a brother, Francisco "Paco" Urquidi. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East Chapel. There will be a prayer service at 6:00 P.M. and a Rosary at 7:30 P.M. A Chapel service will be held at 11:30 A.M. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery. November 5 2001 Return to top FLORES, ESTHER 75, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Mrs. Flores is survived by her husband, Felipe J. (Chuy) Flores. Sons, Jesus Ignacio (Nash) Flores and Felipe Flores. Daughter, Ana Maria Labrado. 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at Hillcrest Chapel with time pending. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 VILLEGAS, EFRAIN 57, passed away Friday, November 2, 2001 in McAllen, Texas. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Villegas was employed as a construction worker. He is survived by his wife Linda Burciaga. Sons, Robert Villegas, Felix Villegas, Tony Villegas all of California, and Efrain Villegas of El Paso. Daughter, Yolanda Villegas of California and many grandchildren. Mother, Arcenia Villegas. Brothers, Clemente Villegas, Ralph Villegas, Felix Villegas and Ruben Villegas. Sisters, Lily Ruiz, Amelia Quintana, Josefina Castillo and Teresa Rey. 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 a.m. at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 CHAVIRA, JESUS MARIA "ABUELITA CHUMA" Nacio el 25 de Agosto del 1903 en Santa Barbara, Chihuahua. Siendo sus padres, Domingo Muniz y Alejandra Gardea. En 1920, contrajo matrimonio con Jesus Chavira. De esta unioŠn procrearon cinco hijos y cuatro hijas, siendo estos: Jesus, Jose, Samuel, Salomon, Rosa, Socorro, Amalia, Adela, y Manuel. Sus hijos tuvieron una descendencia que en la actualidad llega a constar de: 44 nietos, 76 bisnietos, y 14 tataranietos. Le agradecemos a Dios que nos permito tenerla tantos anos (98), siendo ella el eje de union y felicidad de esta numerosa familia. El dia primero de Noviembre del 2001, nos dejo para reunirse con su esposo y su hijo, Jesus, que haban partido con anterioridad. Su ausencia la llenaran muchos gratos recuerdos que deja. Dios la conserve en su presencia. Rosary was recited on Sunday, November 4, 2001. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 5, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Christo Rey Church. Interment at Mt. Carmel. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. November 6 2001 Return to top Chavez, Lucinda C. 69, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2001. She was born April 14, 1932 in San Antonio, Texas. She was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of Cristo Rey Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Bowie High School class of 1951. Mrs. Chavez is preceded in death by her mother, Carmen. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Enrique Chavez Sr., daughters, Isela C. Rosales and her husband Raul Rosales, Yolanda C. Raley and her husband Jesse C. Raley, Lucinda Chavez, Rosemary Chavez, and Elizabeth J. Velasquez and her husband Alfonso A. Velasquez, sons, Enrique Chavez Jr. and his wife Patricia M. Chavez, Jaime Chavez and his wife Laura O.Chavez, Rodolfo Chavez and his wife Gloria C. Chavez, and Samuel Chavez and his wife Blanka B. Chavez, grandchildren, Sandra Ortiz, Jesse Raley III, Marissa Ureno, Enrique Chavez III, Bobby J. Raley, Augustin Chavez, John D. Raley, Michelle Chavez, Anjelika C. Chavez, Valarie M. Chavez, Jaime Chavez II, and Julian D. Chavez, great grandchildren, Justin R. Rosales, Brianna R. Ureno, and Trinity P. Ortiz, brother, Samuel Cantu and sisters, Belia Arizpe and Ida Cortez. Visitation for Mrs. Chavez will be Wednesday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 9:45 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her sons and grandsons. Special thanks to the Health Care of SCCI, Hospice of El Paso and Loma Vista Dialysis Center. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332. A1len, Dr. Gayle D. passed away at a local hospital from respiratory complications on Saturday, November 3, 2001. Dr, Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Allen, his parents and a brother. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Allen and Raymond Allen. One grandson, two great-granddaughters, and one sister, Doctor Allen was born h1 Shelton, Nebraska on Ja1y 12, 1908. He teceived his degree in Veteriuary Medicine home Kansas State University in 1933. After graduation, he began his career with the US Department of Agriculture. Just prior to his first assignment, he married Ada Grace Lorimer of 01athe, Kansas who he met while they were both students at Kansas State University. Ris career assignments took Itim to Arkansas, New Mexico, and finally to E1 Faso in 1957. He retired from the USI)A in March of 1973 after 39 years of service. After his retirement he became active in several El Paso student clubs, including the 4-H clubs, as an instructor of animal care and breeding. He was also a member of the American flimalayah Rabbit Breeders Association, a]ld raised rabbits for showing. He was a qualified Registcar for different breeds of rabbits, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of El Paso. Visitation will be Thursday, November 8th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Chapel, Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 9 at Evergreen East Cemetery, 12400 Montana in El Paso with Pastor OcOtge Rogers officiating. Neuhaus, John Marvin 64, a Coldwell Banker Sales Associates, passed away Friday, November 2, 2001 in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Neuhaus was a longtime El Paso resident before moving to Fort Worth in 1995. He worked for Marcia Coleman and Associates and had also been employed by various garment manufacturers. He was a member of First Christian Church in Arlington where he was active in the music program. While in El Paso he was Elder and Deacon at First Christian Church and also was active in Youth Sponsorship and the Music Programs of the church. He was preceded in death by his father, John P. Neuhaus in 1984 and is survived by his lovnig and devoted wife of 41 years, Darlene Neuhaus of Forth Worth; daughter and son-in- law, Amy and John Gilliam of Arlington; grandchildren, Jessica Leigh and John Michael gilliam II of Arlington; mother, Charlotte Neuhaus of Canton, Ohio; sisters, Ruth Ann Dreyer and husband, Howard of Davenport, Iowa, Nancy Trevorrow of Los Angeles, California and Debra Ocepek and husband, Robert "Adam" Ocepek of Canton, Ohio; mother-in-law, Bernice Tippett of Fort Worth; brother-in- law, Chuck Dierikx and wife, Mary Lou of Lufkin as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on tuesday,November 6, 2001 from 6:00 P.M.until 8:30 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-West. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. at First Christian Church, 901 Arizona, Pastor Carolyn Wiggs officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to First Christian Church 901 Arizona, El Paso, TX 79902. GAMBOA, ANNA 91, passed away Friday, November 7, 2001. Mrs. Gamboa was a lifelong resident of El paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Amboa was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Gamboa. Both retired owners of Gamboa's Grocery. Mrs. Amboa is survived by her daughter, Margie G. Gardea and Violet Carrillo; three grandchildren; Charlie, Lizzie and Eddie Gardea and eight great-grandchildren; Aryk, Brian and Kevin Gardea, Margaux Salas, Pamela and Paulo Gonzalez, John Charles and William Thomas Gardea. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 6th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaster- Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Chapel, Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1315 Travis Street with Rev. Joe Hermoso officiating. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charlie, Eddie, Aryk, Brian and Kevin Gardea, Antonio Maese, Bobby Pedregon and Francisco Licano. Honorary Pallbearers are Hector Gonzalez, Bill Tarin, Tony Rodriguez, Luis Serrano, Chester Cheng and Guillermo Becerra. Riley, Maria Del Refugio 85, passed away November 5, 2001. Longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Riley was a past president of the Altar Society at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, a volunteer for Drive- A-Meal and member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Southwestern General Hospital. Mrs. Riley worked for many well known department stores in the El Paso area such as Sears, The Popular and the White House department store. Preceded in death by husband James E. Riley Jr. Survived by sons, James E. Riley III, John W. Riley, George E. Riley and Robert L. Riley, daughter Patricia Y. Riley, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, sister Josefina Alvarado. Mrs. Riley will lie in state Wednesday November 7, 2001 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. Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday November 8, 2001 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be at Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to a Charity of your choice. A special Thank You to the entire staff at the Ark. BRIONES, MARIA ELENA 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother passed away on November 1, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Survived by her husband, Ruperto Briones, 2 daughters, Gloria Ryan and Angie Rubio, 5 grandchidlren, Joe Rubio, Cynthia Rubio-Ratton, Veronica Rubio- Parga, Brenda Provencio-McGuire and Joe Ramos III, 5 great grandchidlren, Juliana, Marissa Alexander Ratton, Mackenzie and Madison McGuire. A great grand nephew, Gilbert Duran and great grand niece, Hilda Duran Tirres. Funeral arrangements by Martin Funeral Home located on 3839 Montana. Visitation Tuesday, November 6, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Rosary service will be recited on November 6, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass November 7, 2001 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church location on 1315 Travis St. Graveside service at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jose S. Rubio, Gary Ryan, Gilbert Duran, Ramon Tirres, Alfonso Chacon Jr., Ramon Tirres, Jr., Jose S. Rubio Jr. and Jose J. Ramos. Padilla, Maria Del Refugio 79, passed away Monday, November 5, 2001. She is survived by her loving husband, Fernando Padilla; son, Ruben Padilla; daughters, Socorro Ortega, Josefina Lopez and Yolanda Fonseca; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Juan Renteria; sister, Francisca Renteria along with other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME- EAST, Chapel of Remembrance, with a rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Old Mission, 9070 Alameda Ave. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Her son, Jose R. Reyes, and parents, Manuel and Maria del Refugio G. Renteria, preceded her in death. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. ROSALES, JESUS P. 70, passed away Friday, November 2, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of El paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Rosales was the founder and owner of Millennium Transportation. He was a paratrooper of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division having served during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes Rosales. Sons, Nicolas G. Rosales, Jessie A. ROsales, and antonio R. Flores. Daughters, Maria Mondragon and Rosa Quinonez. 13 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. rothers, Roberto Gomez, Alfredo ARmas and Ignacio Armas. Sister, Juana Armas. Visitation was held Monday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary was held Monday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral mass will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Jessie A. Rosales, Nicolas G. Rosales, Antonio R. Flores, Ignacio Armas, Alfredo Armas, Alberto Quinonez and Andres Gutierres. Interment willbe in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME -CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332. HUERTA , JOAN CAROLINE GRAHAM went to rest with the Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2001. She was born on May 25, 1933. She will be much missed by her loving family and all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Adalberto, her son Dr. Sergio Huerta and wife Lora, her daughter Margaret Licon and husband Frank, her son Michael Huerta and wife Sandra. She is also survived by her grandchildren Michael, Alison, and Christopher Huerta, Matthew and Patrick Kell, and Nick and LUcas Huerta. Her two sisters Mrs. Alice Smigelskis, and Mrs. Peggy Montelongo. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East with a rosary at 7:30 P.M. a funeral mass willb e held on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Stephens Catholic Church. Private interment service to be held at a later date. PINEDA, ELOIDA D. 78, passed away Monday, November 5,2 001. Longtime El Paso resident. Preceded in death by daughter Maria Pineda. Survived by husband Israel Pineda, sons Israel Pineda Jr. and wife Corinne, Gilbert Pineda, Saul Pineda and wife Alicia C. and Omar Pineda, daughter Maria Guadalupe Pineda and husband Joe L. Vasquez, 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brothers Fidel Duran and Gilberto Duran, sisters Emilia Ochoa and Velia Barraza. Mrs. Pineda will lie in state Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen East Cemetery. Leyva, Romelia V. passed away Friday, November 2, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a longtime resident of El Paso. Mrs. Leyva was preceded in death by her husband, Norberto Leyva, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Norberto Leyva, Jr., Tomas Leyva and Ruben Leyva. 3 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Sisters, Mary Valenzuela, Irene Talbott, Clara Ybarra, Naomi Tucker and Armida Anderson. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Funeral Service will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332. Garcia, Maria Del Socorro (80) passed away October 3, 2001. Ms. Garcia is survived by her sons Silvino Garcia, and Victor Garcia; Daughters; Teresa Garcia, Maria Flores, and Guadalupe Castrellon; 14 Grandchildren and 13 Great- grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. with rosary at 11:00 A.M. Funeral Mass will be at Corpus Christi Church on Tuesday at 1:30 P.M. Interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to El Paso Mission Funeral Home. November 7 2001 Return to top FLORES, MARTHA 63, passed away Monday November 5, 2001 at home with her family. She was a resident of El Paso for 41 years. Martha was born in Delicias Chihuahua Mexico on January 16, 1938. She was a member of Cristo Rey Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Pedro Flores and her two sons Pedro Flores Jr., his wife Lourdes and Oscar Fernando Flores and his wife Veronica. She had two grandchildren Oscar Flores Jr. and Melissa Ann Flores. She is also survived by her six sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be Thursday November 08, 2001 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM at MtCarmel Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be held Friday November 09, 2001 at 10:00 AM at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment will be at Mt Carmel Cemetery. HAAS, MARY JANE passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2001. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She was born on March 14, 1926 in Mount Pleasant, Texas, and went on to graduate from LSU, where she was active in the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Mary Jane moved to El Paso in 1969, where she was one of the founders of Tres Mariposas and co- owner of GaiBo Fashions. During her retirement she loved to play bridge with her friends, shop, travel, and attend church wherever her travels took her. Mary Jane is survived by her husband Phillip Haas, her son Bill Ward, his wife Susan, and grandchildren Holly, Christian, Cayce, and Austen; her daughter Kathleen Lambert and her husband Jeff and grandson Sean Carlisle. She also is survived by sons John Haas, Robert Haas and his wife Svectlana, and grandchildren Daniel, Natasha and Ashley. Mary Jane was loved by many, many friends who will have an empty spot in their lives now that she has gone. A memorial service will be held for Mary Jane at St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church on Thursday, November 8, at 4:30 p.m. Donations can be made to the St. Francis Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. HERNANDEZ, EMILIA "TIA MILITA" L. 78, passed away on Sunday Nov. 4, 2001. Survived by her husband Moises, daughter Terry and husband John A. Maloof and grandchildren EmiLeigh and Jeffery of Omaha NE, brother Juan Lopez de la Rosa and wife Maria of Juarez, Mexico. Several nieces, and nephews from California, Delaware, Tennessee, Texas, and Mexico and a special angel Martha Marmolejo, who was with her until her death. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 pm to 4 pm at San Jose Funeral Home with praying of the Rosary at 2:15 PM followed by Mass at 3 PM. Cremation will follow after services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Mesa St. Ste. 9, El Paso, Texas 79902 - 915-544-1799. Arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St., El Paso, Texas 79901 915-532-1856. RUEDA, OSCAR O. 45, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Rueda had been employed as a crew leader with the El Paso Independent School District and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Rueda is survived by his wife, Flora A. Rueda. Son, Oscar O. Rueda, Jr. Daughter, Jannette Rueda. Father, Manuel Rueda. Brothers, Mauro Rueda, Manuel Rueda, Jr. and Ramiro Rueda. Sisters, Maria Garcia, Aracelia Solis, Raquel Rueda, Rosalinda Brown and Rosalva Rueda. 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 11:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Gabriel Ramirez, Mauro Rueda, Carlos Duran, Rosalinda Brown, Gabriel Ramirez, David Ward and Jerry Sanchez. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 VELA , AGUSTIN C. JR., 70, passed away Monday, November 5, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Vela was a U.S. Army Veteran where he served in Korea and retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after 40 years of service as an inspector. Preceded in death by father Agustin Vela. Survived by mother Luz C. Vela, wife Guadalupe D. Vela, sons Armando Vela and Jerry Vela, daughter Carolina Maldonado, grandchildren Christopher Maldonado, Annette Maldonado and Jonathon Vela, brothers Alfredo Vela, Salvador Vela, Lorenzo Vela and Fernando Vela, sisters Hortencia Portillo and Luz Maria McCulluch. Mr. Vela will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2001 at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at12:45 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2001 at Santo Nino De Atocha Catholic Church. Burial will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Vela was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will always be in our hearts.