El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, November 23-30, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ November 23 2001 KIELY, DONALD MICHAEL 61 of Palestine Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday at St. Philips Episcopal Church with Rev. Mike Glenn officiating. Mr. Kiely died Sunday at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. He was born July 3, 1940 in El Paso to the late Donald Joseph and Elsa Meece Kiely. Mr. Kiely had worked for Alcoa for 19 years and was the owner of Industrial Technical Services. Mr. Kiely was a member of the St. Philips Episcopal Church, the Rotary Club, and Toastmasters. Mr. Kiely was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Janeene Kiely of Palestine, two daughters Kathleen Lee Braswell of Austin, and Kendall Emery of Panama City Beach, FL, two sons Donald Robert Kiely of Austin, and Patrick William Kiely of Dallas, a brother Bill Kiely of Spicewood, and eight grandchildren. Condolence calls will be received from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday at Bailey & Foster, Palestine. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, 215 Lexington Ave., New York, N.Y., 10016, or the Palestine Public Library, 1101 N. Cedar, Palestine, Texas 75801. Rodriguez, Graciela 62, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her husband, Felipe Rodriguez. Sons, Felipe Rodriguez, Jr., and George Rodriguez, daughters, Yolanda Becerra, Paula Rodriguez, Graciela Ruvalcaba, Mary Nares and Patricia Alvarez. 10 Grandchildren. Brothers, Eduardo Barron, Manuel Barron, Jesus Barron, Oscar Barron and sister Martha Ortega. 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 10:00 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. November 24 2001 Return to top Alderette, Josefina 65, joined her Lord and Creator in heaven Wednesday November 21, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Pasoand a member of the Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her nephew Phil Alvarez. Mrs. Alderette is survived by her parents Enrique and Maria Acosta and by her son Carlos Alderette, his wife Debbie Alderette, and their children Daniela, C.J., and Deanne. Other survivors include her sisters Mary Lujan and Maria Elena Alvarez and her brothers Enrique Acosta Jr., Manuel Acosta, Alfredo Acosta, Jose Acosta, and Roberto Acosta also many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation was Friday November 23, 2001 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM where rosary was at 7:00 PM at Mt Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be said Saturday November 24, 2001 at 10:00 AM at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Pallbearers are Carlos, Armando, Ricky, Ruben, Jaime, Gabriel, and Enrique. ARLETH, WARREN ERNEST 80, passed away Monday, November 19, 2001. Longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam after 33 years of service. Warren was a recipient of WWII, Veteran Medal, Korea Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal also the Republic of South Vietnam Gallantry Cross. Past member of the First Baptist Church in Philadelphia, loved bowling and was a chess champion of Mac Masters University in Canada. Preceded in death by brother Frederick Arleth, sister Eleanor Schaffer. Survived by wife Dorothy B. Arleth, sons Frederick W. and wife Julie Arleth, William E. Arleth and Warren J. and wife Susan Arleth, daughter Virginia A. and husband Steven Hovland, grandchildren Tammy, Tina, Carmen, Amy, Tana, Carrie, Erik and Mary and five great grandchildren. Mr. Arleth will lie in state Sunday, November 25, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Chapel Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2001 at Martin Chapel. Burial will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. CARO, GILBERTO L. 76, went to be with Our Lord on Friday, November 23, 2001. He was a resident of El Paso since 1926 and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Caro retired from the U.S. Post Office after 39 years of service. Gilberto was a World War II Veteran having served in the South Pacific Campaign and under Douglas MacArthur. He was a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theatre and the Philippine Liberation Medal. He was involved in many community organizations such as the Paisano Lions Club and the German Sheppard Club. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Emilia L. Caro; sons and their wives, Gilberto "Larry" Caro (Rosa) and Oscar Orona (Aynna); daughters and their husbands, Leonor Nunez, Cynthia Denison (Mark), Lorraine Chacon (Willie), Patricia Lynn Mansfield, and Millie Sanchez (Jesus); 13 grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, November 25, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with rosary service at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday, November 26, 2001 at 9:30 A.M. at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Fr. Leo Rivera officiating. Pallbearers, Oscar Orona, Mark Denison, Jesus Sanchez, Willie Chacon, Larry Caro, Alfredo Lara, Luigi Pellicano and Danny Baeza. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Contreras, Jesus 79, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2001, a resident of El Paso for 58 years. Survived by wife of 61 years, Julia Contreras; three sons, three daughters, 27 grandchildren, 22 great- grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral Service will be in Restlawn Funeral Home at 12 Noon on Saturday, November 24th with interment in Restlawn Memorial Park. November 25 2001 Return to top ONTIVEROS, ARACELY "ARI" 21 of El Paso passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2001 in El Paso, Texas. She was a member of the Catholic Church and a student. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Mrs. Rita Limas. Survivors include her son, Juan Antonio and daughter, Abigail. Mother: Soledad Ontiveros, and Step-father, Alberto Salinas. Grandfather, Francisco Cardenas. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Alfredo Ontiveros Jr. (Amalia) and Leo Ontiveros (Nancy). Sisters and brothers-in-law: Beatriz Ontiveros (Paul Mears), Yolanda Hernandez (Abel). 10 Nieces and nephews. Services are scheduled as follows: Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 25th, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home East. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 25th, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home East, Chapel of Remembrance. Funeral Mass will be said at 9 a.m., on Monday, November 26th, 2001 at San Antonio Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Luis Martin reciting. Pallbearers are Leo Ontiveros, Alfredo Ontiveros, Paul Mears, Abel Hernandez, Alex Ontiveros, and Fred Ontiveros. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangemens by Sunset Funeral Home East, 750 N. Carolina Dr., El Paso, TX 79915 (915) 594-4424. GRANT, ERIKA 70, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2001 in El Paso. She was born in the Czech Republic in 1931. She married Lawrence C. Grant, Sr. in 1954 while he was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army. She came to El Paso in 1955 and has been a resident of El Paso the past 46 years. She was a member of the American Legion #58 Ladies Auxiliary, the N.C.O. Wives Club, the V.F.W. and volunteered at the V.A. Clinic. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996 and a son, Robert L. Grant in 1995. She is survived by her son, Lawrence C. Grant, Jr. and wife, Kim of Katy, TX, daughter-in-law, Cinda Grant of Canutillo, TX, 1 sister, Edith Krischke of Germany; 4 grandchildren, Robert C. Grant, Jesse Grant, Jessica Grant and Lauren Grant and a step-grandson, Christopher Holden. Visitation will be Monday, November 26th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Dyer Chapel. Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27th at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. GARZA, FRANK 92, passed away Tuesday November 20, 2001 in McKinney, Texas. He was a longtime resident of El Paso before moving to McKinney. He retired from White Sands Missile Range as a Communication Engineer, member of the Knights of Columbus & past president of Pan American Optimist Club. Preceded in death by his wife Concepcion Gonzalez Garza & daughter Rosario Garza. Survivors include his daughter & son in law Susana G. & Alex Preciado of Allen, TX; son & daughter in law Frank R. & Claudia Garza of Phoenix, AZ; brother Raul Garza; granddaughter Susan P. Lovett; grandsons Alex Preciado, Jr., Matthew Preciado, David Preciado, Keith Garza & Jeffrey Garza; 9 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday 4 - 9 P.M. with rosary service at 7:00 P.M. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral mass will be Tuesday 9:00 A.M. at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Interment will follow at Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank R. Garza, Alex Preciado, Sr., David Preciado, Matthew Preciado, Keith Garza and Jeffrey Garza. Honorary pallbearers will be Raul Garza, Alex Preciado, Jr., Kevin Lovett, Sr. and Kevin Lovett, Jr. Zambrano, Reynaldo G. 87, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2001. He was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of the catholic church. Preceded in death in 1992 by his wife Maria Padilla Zambrano and his brother Jeff Zambrano, Sacramento, CA. Mr. Zambrano is survived by his niece, Guardian Mary Vasquez, El Paso, TX; sisters: Isabel Tiscareno, El Paso, TX, Rita Zambrano, El Paso, TX, Pauline Cantu, Hayward CA, Gloria Zambrano, Union City, CA, Ignacia Serrano, Phoenix, AZ, Telesfora Zambrano, El Paso, TX; brothers: Johnny Zambrano, San Leandro, CA, Manuel Zambrano, Clairmont, CA, Jose Maria Zambrano, El Paso, TX. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Fuenral Home East Chapel with Rosary at 7:00 P.M. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2991 at 9:15 A.M. at St. Stephen's Catholic Church on George Dieter Dr. Pallbearers will be Victor Tiscareno, Marty Guzman, Richard Soto, Manuel Zambrano, Bill Wilke, and Myron Picard. Burial will take place at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. VALDEZ, JOSEFINA CANO 92, passed away Friday, November 23, 2001 in El Paso Texas. She is survived by her sons David Valdez, Hilario Valdez. Her daughters Maria Elena Ortiz, Yolanda Flores, Hortencia Durazo and Isela Rivera. She is survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, November 25, 2001 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Del Carmen Funeral Home Chapel A. Prayer service will be Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 5:00 P.M. at Del Carmen Funeral Home Chapel A. Funeral service will be Monday, November 26, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at Del Carmen Funeral Home Chapel A. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Antonio Ortiz, Jr., Juan M. Ortiz, Luis Durazo. Victor Diaz, Fernando Ortiz, and Gabriel Elias. Arrangements and services entrusted to: Del Carmen Funeral Home, 7580 Alameda Ave., El Paso, Texas 79915. (915) 771-7295 BELL, JAMES E. 73, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2001. He had been a resident of El Paso 55 yrs. He was retired from the U.S. Army and worked for Nasa for 4 years. He was a member of Sunland Masonic Lodge 1344 where he served a master and was secretary for 11 years. He has also served as D.D.G.M. of District 60-A for the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas. He was a member of the El Paso Scottish Rite Bodies, the El Paso York Rite Bodies and El Maida Shrine. Survivors: wife of 50 years, Manuela C. Bell of El Paso, daughters Anna & Emily, sons, Rich, Jim & Chuck, sister, Arlene Baartman and grandchildren, Tony, Vanessa, Haley, Jenna, Matt & Patti. Visitation will from 4 to 9 pm Monday at Mt Franklin Funeral Home with prayer services at 7 pm. Graveside funeral services will be held at Ft Bliss National Cemetery at 10:30 am Tuesday with military honors and Masonic graveside services. Turnbull, Vashti G. passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2001. She was born in Washington D.C. but has called El Paso home for the past 23 years. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Gottlieb, her four daughters, a son, a son-in-law, five grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and other family members. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 from 4:00 - 9:00 P.M. with a rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East Chapel. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2001 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church at 9:30 A.M. Burial will take place at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. AZAR, BEATRIS 90, passed away Friday, November 23, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso for 44 years. Mrs. Azar was preceded in death by her daughter Maria Del Carmen Azar, and is survived by children: Ofelia Garcia, Guillermo Bugarini, Oscar Bugarini, Martha Lopez, seventeen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday November 25, 2001 from 3 to 9 P.M. with Rosary recited at 6:00 P.M. at Restlawn Funeral Home Chapel. 4848 Alps. Funeral service will be Monday at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home with burial at Evergreen East Cemetery. SIMON, JANE A. 51, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2001. She had been a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a teacher at Crockett Elementary School. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Survivors include her parents Marcus & Florence Simon; sister Vickie Kidd; brothers Mark Simon & William Simon; niece Heather Patten. Memorial services will be held Wednesday 4:30 P.M. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 3500 Pershing Drive, with Pastor Glenn Thyrion officiating. WARD, THOMAS R. 86, (Retired Major) U.S. Army and retiree from WSMR passed away on November 17, 2001. He served his country for 44 years. He was born in Baltimore, MD. He received the Bronze Star and various other commendations. He is survived by his wife, Simone M. Ward. Morris, Audrey D. 72, passed away November 21, 2001 at Providence Memorial. Mrs.Morris was born in Rockford, Illinois daughter of the late Arthur and Alberta Anderson. Her family moved to El Paso in 1942. She was a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso after only 3 years with a BA degree majoring in History & Education and obtaining a Permanent Texas Teaching Certificate for grades 1-12. She was a member of Chi Omega, Phi Alpha Theta, Alpha Chi & Kappa Delta Pi. She loved teaching and retired after 29 years where she taught at Lone Star, Cooley, Hillside (where in 1973 & 74 she was Hillside Teacher of the Year) and McArthur Jr. Hi. Mrs. Morris was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to read, do word puzzles and was an avid UTEP fan. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Jack D. Morris; sister Gloria and husband Russel Johnson of Elephant Butte, NM; 2 daughters - Linda and husband Patrick Smith of Colorado; Julie and husband Ed Czelusniak of Delaware. 4 grandchildren - Stephen Adele & wife Julia, Jeremiah Smith, Travis Czelusniak & Amber Czelusniak. Also 3 great grandchildren - Lane Darlene Adele, Shawn Czelusniak & Kailib Czelusniak; 4 nieces - Lani Lopez, Disa Campbell, Sancie Jordan, Nicky Clayton and 1 nephew - Nixon Morris III. A memorial service will be held, Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 1 P.M. at Sunset Funeral Home West, Chapel of Peace located at 480 N. Resler. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West. November 26 2001 Return to top BURGOS, VANESA MARIE CANCELLARE born July 4, 1971 passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2001 after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was preceded in death by her husband Jaime Burgos. She is survived by her three children Travis Dillan 11, Austin Joel 8, and Hailey Chanse 4 and by her mother Marlys Cancellare. Visitation will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Interment will be private. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 DYE, AURORA GLORIA 74, passed away Friday, November 23, 2001 in El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Dye was a retired nurse. She is survived by her husband, Robert Dye. Son, Manuel M. Dye. 2 Grandchildren. Brothers, Louis Garcia and Juan Garcia. Sisters, Everacia Connel and Elvira Najera. 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 11:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 LOVE, MRS. KATHERINE (Kitty) born Katherine Syznal in Webster, Mass. on Feb. 19, 1915, died in Atlanta on Sunday, November 25, 2001. She was the widow of the late John Joseph Love, and lived for many years in El Paso, Tex., before moving to the Atlanta area. She is survived by her two sons, Peter Love of Long Beach, NY, John J. Love of Ft. Worth, Tex.; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Frank Bell of Decatur, GA; grandchildren, Lisa Love, Angela Nowak, Tara Love, Katherine Bell, Allison Bell; and four great grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 27, at 11:00 am in the chapel of A.S. Turner & Sons. Father John Vessels, S.J. will officiate. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Park in El Paso, Tex. Those desiring may send contributions to Mercy Mobile Health Care, 60 11th Street, NE; Atlanta, GA 30309. Arrangements by A.S. Turner & Sons, Decatur, Georgia, (404) 292-1551 RAMOS, JOSE ANTONIO 54, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2001. He is survived by his wife: Maria Isabel Ramos, son: Jose A. Ramos, Jr., daughters: Evangelina D. Ramos, Alejandra Ramos, daughter-in- law: Dolores L. Ramos, grandchild: Jose A. Ramos, III, brothers: Felipe Ramos, Roberto Ramos, sisters: Micaela Escalante, Carmela Velasquez, Concepcion Compean, Guadalupe Moreno. Visitation will be on Monday, November 26, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East Chapel with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. GRIFFITH, HIRAM H. 91, passed away Friday, November 23, 2001. Resident of El Paso, Texas for the past 50 years. U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Mr. Griffith retired after many years of service with Leonard Goodman Agency. A member of the El Paso Association of Life Underwriters, was very active in the foundation of the Cancer Treatment Center of El Paso. Preceded in death by wife Margaretta Griffith. Survived by son Gary Groesbeck of Sonora, CA., step- daughter Antoinette Turner of Salem, NM, Granddaughters Kendra Groesbeck, Sonora, CA, Cynthia Shewmake Salem, NM. Graveside Service will be at 1:00p.m. on November 28, 2001 at Ft. Bliss National. Burial will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. RIVAS, ISABEL C. passed away on Friday, November 23, 2001. Preceded in death by husband Roberto Rivas, Sr. She is survived by her son Roberto Rivas and wife Olga, grandchildren: Liz Aguilera, Bobbie Rascon, Dallas, TX, Nancy Rivas, Robert Rivas, great grandchildren: Daniel Holguin, Jr., Jaclyn Rivas, Nicole Garibay, Zachariah Garibay, Danielle Rascon, sister: Concha C. Milam, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Monday, November 26, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 9:30 A.M. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church Pallbearers will be Robert Rivas, Daniel Holguin, Jr., Richard Rascon, Ruben Villagran, Jose Holguin, and Dr. Daniel Tarin. Burial will take place at Concordia Cemetery. November 27 2001 Return to top BOTELHO, EUGENE 77, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2001, aresident of El Paso for 30 years. Mr. Botelho was a retired disabled Vet and USArmy Veteran serving during World War II, Korea and Vietnam War. He issurvived by his wife Marianne, children Kathrin Loeffler, Eugene Botelho, Jr.,Marianne Heiser & Lynda Cox and husband Steve, four grandchildren and 2great grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Botelho will be held on Tuesday,November 27, 2001, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Restlawn Funeral Home, 4848 Alps. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at1:30 P.M. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. With military honors. MemorialContributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa St. JONES, CHARLES EUGENE 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2001. Born on the 16th of May, 1932 to the late Daniel and Lyda Jones in Roger County, Oklahoma. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Ruth Jones, and step children Glenn Meek of Abilene, TX, Steve Higgins of Big Spring, TX, Linda Ortiz of Cedar Crest, NM, Ganda Baker, of Bristow, OK, and Gladys Kates of Abilene, TX. Brothers Jim Jones of Silina, OK and Jerry Jones of Claremore, OK, along with many other friends and family. Mr. Jones retired from the US Army in which he served in the Korean Conflcit in which he was decorated with several medals. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 from 4 to 9 P.M. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Kirkwood, John Ross 95, passed away Saturday November 24, 2001 at home in White Acres Assisted Living under the care of Hospice VNA. He had lived in El Paso since 1955. Mr. Kirkwood taught in Texas a total of 42 years with 6 years as Superintendent of Plemons School District and 15 years (1955-70) at Jefferson High School. He served in the U.S. Air Corps in WWII, was a life member of the El Paso Retired Teachers Assoc., and member of Trinity First United Methodist Church. John R. Kirkwood is survived by his wife, Lowell, whom he married in 1938. He leaves loving nieces and nephews, great nieces & nephews, in-laws & friends. Visitation will be Tuesday 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home (320 Montana). Funeral services will be held Wednesday 9:45 A.M. at the funeral home with Dr. Brodace Elkins & Dr. Ed Williamson officiating. Private interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. McCOLLISTER, JOAN BURY 67, passed away on Saturday November 25, 2001. A long time resident of El Paso, Texas, Joan retired last year as Director of Special Programs at El Paso Community College. Her community involvement has included Board Member, El Paso Chapter of the American Heart Association; Chair, El Paso Mayor's Advisory Board on Aging; Member, the Rio Grande Council of Government and The El Paso Family Pride Council for Prevention of Child Abuse. On a Statewide basis, she has served as a Board Member for the Texas Association for Community Service and Continuing Education. Prior to moving to El Paso Joan was Director of Nursing at San Juan College, Farmington, NM. During her years in Farmington, she established the initial practical nurse curriculum and developed the proposal which was approved by the New Mexico Board of Nursing creating the Associate Degree in Nursing Program. As a result of her contributions to San Juan College, Joan was elected to the San Juan College Hall of Fame in 1999. Joan was recognized for numerous achievements in her personal and professional life. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and served as a Deacon. Joan was active in the DR chapter of PEO, and Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. She held a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Iowa and had earned a Masters in Educational Administration from New Mexico State University. Joan was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Byron M. Bury of St. Louis, Missouri, and is survived by her Mother, Lucille S. Bury, her husband Terry R. McCollister and their three children, Chris McCollister and family of Trophy Club, Texas, J. Gregory McCollister and family of Roswell, Georgia, and Kathryn McCollister-Wohnoutka and family of Seattle, Washington and the families' five grandchildren, Blake, Daniel, Katy, Anna and Jacob. She is additionally survived by two sisters and a brother; Kathryn Musholt of Akron, Ohio, and Jayne Leet of Seattle, Washington, and Byron C. Bury of Chesterfield, Missouri. There will be a visitation in El Paso at Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and a family graveside service at the Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri on December 2, 2001. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the National Scleroderma Foundation, 12 Kent Way, Byfield, MA, 01922. Mueller, Calvin E. SSG U.S. ARMY RET., 65, passed away Monday, November 26, 2001 in El Paso. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a retired Truck Driver. SSG Mueller retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of dedicated service to his country. While on active duty, SSG Mueller served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict. SSG Mueller is survived by his loving wife, Dorena Maria Mueller. 6 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Graveside service will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. Quintero, Fernando 18, passed away Sunday November 25, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a student at Americas High School. He is survived by his mother Sandra Quintero and his father Fernando Quintero. His brother Alejandro Cazares, his sisters Sandra Piseno, Africa Armendariz, and Brittany Quintero, his grandparents Maria De Jesus Garcia De Zavala, Eufemio Zavala, Rita Ortiz De Quintero and Abel Quintero. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation was Monday November 26, 2001 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a funeral service at 10:00 AM Tuesday November 27, 2001 at Mt Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Evergreen East Cemetery. Pallbearers are Hector Herrera, Jorge Zavala, Gerardo Zavala, Robert Piseno, Ramon Armendariz, and Luis Ortega. Romero, Paulina L. 81, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2001. She is survived by her son: Jesus L. Romero, daughter: Sara R. Morales, grandchildren: Isela Romero, Jose Morales II, Karina Romero & Paulina J. Morales. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Santa Lucia Catholic Church with a rosary at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 1:30 P.M. at Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. SLAUGHTER, EVALYN Lucille 84, passed from her earthly life into the Lord's hands on Saturday, November 24, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William J. Slaughter. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, taking an ever- active role in the lives of her children as a Girl Scout troop leader, Cub Scout den mother and room mother for many years. She also volunteered as a vision screener in the E.P. school district and enjoyed her years as a volunteer at Thomason General Hospital gift shop. She will be missed and remembered lovingly by her sisters of the Gamma Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, of which she was a member for almost 50 years and was a past President. She was also a member of Desert View United Church of Christ. Mrs. Slaughter is survived by her son Rod Slaughter and wife Toni of Phoenix, Arizona, daughter Carol Entsminger and husband David of El Paso, brother Calvin Thomas and wife Ginger of Ft. Scott, Kansas, grandchildren Thomas and Audrey Jo Entsminger, Kelly Slaughter and wife Andrea, Kim Wood and husband Scott, Kerri Freeman and husband Chris and five great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Operation School Bell through the Assistance League of El Paso, 2728 E. Yandell, El Paso, Texas 79930 or to the Desert View United Church of Christ 11160 Montwood, El Paso, Texas 79936. Mrs. Slaughter's family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Abraham Gonzalez, Dr. John Tune, and especially Dr. Fred Ekery for their special care. Also praise, love, and appreciation is expressed to our angel in disguise, Catalina. Funeral Service will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Desert View United Church of Christ. Cremation Services will follow. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. WIEST, WARREN S. 78, passed away Friday, November 23, 2001 in El Paso. He was a resident of El Paso for 13 years and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Weist was a retired employee for the Bank of California. He is survived by his wife Maria Del Carmen Wiest. Nephew, Phillip Schelecht. Brother-in-law, Richard Schelecht and 7 other brothers-in-law. Several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Monday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary was held Monday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be John Brownley, Jose Blanco, Raymond Snare, John Donavan, Ricardo Cabrera and Don Ding. Cremation services will follow. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - DONIPHAN. 5054 DONIPHAN DR. 587-0202. November 28 2001 Return to top COLEMAN, KENNETH JACK SR., attorney, was born in Thomas, OK on Aug. 5, 1921. He received a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the U. of Texas at Austin. He had a long and distinguished military career, having served in WWII, the Korean conflict, and Viet Nam, where he was twice awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathren. He is survived by a son, Kenneth J. Coleman, Jr. of Cleveland, TN; a daughter, S. Jo Nell Payne of Albuquerque, NM; a brother, Wm. O. Coleman, M.D. of Okla. City; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will be on Friday, 30 Nov. at the Ft. Bliss Natl. Cemetery at 2 pm and Memorial Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 8001 Magnetic St, at 6 pm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Trinity Presbyterian or Habitat for Humanity. COLLINS, DOROTHY LOUISE INGRAM, 81, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 25, 2001. Born in Jackson, Tennessee on June 30, 1920, she had resided in El Paso for 45 years during which she worked in the OB-GYN Clinic at William Beaumont Hospital for 23 years. After her retirement, she devoted her time to her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otho B. Collins. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Lani Collins of Memphis, Tn; her sons, Ken Collins and wife, Jane, of El Paso, Patrick Collins and wife, Denny Post, of Toronto; Canada, and Joe Garcia of San Diego, Calif.; and her grandchildren, Joe, Ben, Katie, and Daniel Collins. She will be cremated and the family will receive friends Thursday, November 29, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Texas, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, Texas, 78755-0460. HEAD, WILMA BELLE McCARTNEY 80, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank W. McCartney and Mary Delilah Ellicott McCartney, and sister May McCartney. Born in Weableau, Mo. Feb. 10, 1921, she was a graduate of Chillicothe Business College, Chillicothe, Mo. She has been a resident of El Paso 53 years, and was a long time member of Grace United Methodist Church. She is survived by her loving husband Samuel Y. Head, son Stephen F. Head and wife Kathleen Sue, daughters Helen Kathleen Quill and husband Stanley, Nancy Ellen Clark and husband Adair, grandchildren Christopher Bowman, David Lee Head and Desmond D. Clark, great grandson Romeo A. Head, sisters Naomi Rhoades, Rosalie Jackson, Dora McCartney, Eloise and husband Cal Chord. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Funeral Home-East, Chapel of Peace. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church, 400 N. Carolina Drive. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to your favorite charity or Grace United Methodist Church. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. JAMES, JOSEPHINE 87, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2001. Mrs. James was a lifelong resident of the El Paso area, spending 30 years in Anthony. She retired after 50 years from Mountain Bell where she started as a switchboard operator and then was promoted to a supervisor. Mrs. James is survived by her sister Nan Newton and her husband Clarence of Seattle, Washington, two nephews Larry Newton of Bothel, Washington and Steven Newton of Chesapeake, Virginia. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 30, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home West, Pastor Charles Canada officiating. Mendoza, leuterio 95, passed away on He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and is survived by his son, Antonio Mendoza, daughters, Alicia Mendoza and Lupe Pesqueira, 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren, one brother Alfonso Mendoza and one sister Teresa Miranda. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East- Chapel with a rosary at 6:00 P.M. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 30th at 9:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will take place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. ORTIZ, JOSE A. passed away November 25, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and retired from Hotel Dieu Hospital after 30 years. He is survived by his wife Graciela V. Ortiz; son, Jose A. Ortiz, Jr.; sister and brother in law, Lucy N. and Henry Acosta; grandchildren, Claire Anne Ortiz. Many nieces and nephews also survive him. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 28, 2001 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Rosary at 7 p.m. in Mt. Franklin Funeral Home (3707 Pershing Dr.) Mass of the Resurrection will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thursday at 9 a.m. with interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jose A. Ortiz, Jr., Henry Acosta, Richard Alvarez, Ernesto Morales, Jorge Ortiz and Felix Morales. REYES, RAYMOND 33, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2001 outside of Lovington, New Mexico. Mr. Reyes was a life long resident of El Paso and a member of Santa Lucia Catholic Church. He was a parts salesman at Heritage Lincoln Mercury Mitsubishi. Mr. Reyes is survived by his parents Ramon and Gloria Reyes. Son, Ray Alejandro, daughters, Jacklyn Marie, Audrey Rey, brothers, Rudy, Rick, and Rene, sisters, Cindy, Estrella and Sylvia. He was a loving father and a good son and will be missed. Visitation will be Wednesday at 3:00 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 9:30 a.m. at Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. November 29 2001 Return to top BRAND, MARY JEAN passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2001. Ms. Brand was born in Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Susan Koren. She is survived by her sons Michael E. Brand and Larry W. Brand; and daughter Kathryn E. Dickerson; 3 grandchildren; sisters Renie Kokoski, Elaine Solvino, and Joan Wilt. Visitation will be held 4 to 9 P.M. on Thursday, November 29, 2001 with a rosary to be recited at 8 P.M. at Sunset Funeral Home - West Chapel of Remembrance located at 480 N. Resler. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 30, 2001 at 9:30 A.M. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Burial time and place pending. Arrangements entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - West. BROOKS, LOIS M. 72, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2001 in a local hospital. She is survived by one son Robbie Brooks and his wife Lynn. Two daughters Susie Brooks Milazzo and Sandy Nelson Powell and her husband Joe. 7 Grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her brother William H. McBee. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Mary "Honey" McBee. Visitation will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan. Funeral Service will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa, NM. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - DONIPHAN. 5054 DONIPHAN DR. 587-0202 Evans, Luella Esther Drew 80, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso, for the past 40 years and a member of several southern Baptist churches. Preceded in death by her son, David and daughter, Beverly Kay, 2 brothers, 1 sister and her parents. She is survived by her husband of 20 years Donald Evans, son, Harold Elbert Drew, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 6 PM to 9 PM Thursday November 29, 2001 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Graveside service will be on Friday, November 30, 2001 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Pastor Terry Malooney will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Harlod Drew, Daniel Drew, Donald E. Evans Jr., Gabriel Ramirez and Charles Wood. GUERRA, ALICIA CORDERO June 7, 1926 - Nov. 26, 2001 She was born in La Isla and was a life-long resident of Fabens, Texas. She is survived by her loving husband Cruz of 57 yrs. Three daughters and their spouses: Martha and Javier, Bertha and Santos, Estela and John: four sons and their spouses; Reyes and Julie, Gerardo and Kathy Jo, Jorge and Annabelle, Rolando and Martha; 20 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, five brothers and four sisters. Pallbearers: Lisa Guerra, David and Fabian Estrada, Ruben and Roberto Hernandez, Jason Bowles. Honorary Pallbearers: Jordan and John Bowles, TJ Guerra. Visitation Friday 2-5:00 p.m. at Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel. Rosary 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where the Mass of Resurrection will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Interment Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary. RINGQUIST, MR. DANIEL A. died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, November 22, 2001 at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born, November 22, 1919 in Yankton, South Dakota, he was the son of Daniel Arvid Ringquist and Ellen Albertina Goranson. He graduated from Yankton High School and moved to Washington D.C. with his sister Fern Ringquist where he worked for Senator Chang Gureney. He was a 1st Lt. Cadet Pilot and an instructor in the U.S. Air Force during World War II also serving as a bombardier and radar expert. While stationed in Deming, New Mexico, on August 5, 1944, he married Glenna Ruth Martin. They have been married 57 years. After leaving the Army Air Force, Mr. Ringquist attended Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. He retired in 1976 from El Paso Water Utilities as Data Processing Manager where he served for approximately 15 yeas. His hobbies included woodwork and photography. Mr. Ringquist is survived by his wife Glenna Martin Ringquist of Las Cruces, New Mexico, daughter Diana Neblett of Dallas, Texas, son Daniel G. Ringquist of Smithburg, Maryland, two sisters, Ruth Olson of Omaha, Nebraska, Fern Ringquist of Las Cruce, New Mexico, nieces Joan Larson of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Barbara Leveris of Tyndall, South Dakota, Paula Dinius of Renton, Washington, nephew Dr. Dan Olson of Omaha, Nebraska, 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2001 at the Rhoton Funeral Home, 1511 S. 1 Hwy 35 at Crosby in Carrollton, Texas. Burial will follow at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery located at 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas. SEGULIA, FRANCES 81, prominent Tornillo author, historian and cotton farmer passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2001. Frances Fawn Tippit was born in Lamar Oklahoma on April 18, 1920 to Jacob Monroe Dudley and Myrtle Osceola Tippit Dudley. She moved to Tornillo in 1934 and graduated from Tornillo High School in 1936. On June 3, 1937 Frances married John Segulia and began farming in the Tornillo area. She had two children, Mary Osceola Segulia and Vincent Jacob Segulia. Through her association with the El Paso Writer's League and the late Lenore Dils, Frances wrote several articles published in Password and other southwestern publications. Her writing career culminated in the book "Moments in Time", a comprehensive history of the Tornillo farming community. Along with her other endeavors, Frances was an avid genealogist. Frances was a life member of both the Texas and National PTA, an honorary member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, prominent member of the El Paso County Historical Society, and a charter member of The American Family Immigration History Center at Ellis Island. She was a communicant of All Saints Episcopal Church. Her family and the entire Tornillo community whom she saw as her extended family loved Frances and delighted in her wit and her concern for others. All who were fortunate enough to have known her will miss her. Grandchildren, Gary Bruce McElroy, Jr. of Horizon City, Julie McElroy Laughlin and husband Donald R. Laughlin of Fort Worth, Vincent John McElroy and wife Carla McElroy of Fort Worth, and Mark Osceola McElroy and wife Laurie Ann McElroy of Aledo, Texas survive Frances along with great grandchildren Travis Scott Armstrong of San Angelo, Alyssa Kay Laughlin of Fort Worth, Mary Kalista and Kaycee Fawn McElroy of Aledo, Vincent John (Jake) McElroy, Jr. of Fort Worth along with numerous nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her husband John Segulia and her children Mary Osceola McElroy and Vincent Jacob (Bud) Segulia. Visitation will be held at Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, 320 Montana, on Thursday November 29th from 4:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3500 McRae, on Friday November 30th at 10:00 a.m. with the Reverend Chester King officiating. Pallberaers will be Johnny McElroy, Travis Armstrong, Don Laughlin, Bill Lovelady, Davis Lee Holdman, and Perry Holdman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary McElroy Jr., Joe Segulia, Tom Segulia, Bobby Segulia, Guy N. Fields III, Ted Gardea, Charles Ivy, Ray Larkin, Tin Lettunich and Johnny Hughes. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to UTEP Scholarships in memory of Frances Segulia, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 201, El Paso, TX 79902. STEELE, FRANK JOSEPH "RUSTY" 76, of El Paso passed away November 25, 2001. Rusty was born October 27, 1925, in El Paso. He was a journeyman pipefitter, having worked in the industry for over 38 years before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada, as well as Local Unions 231 of El Paso and 525 of Las Vegas, Nevada. Rusty was a veteran of WW II, having served as an Army Air Corp flight radio operator in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. Rusty is survived by a daughter - Tina Stephens of Phoenix, AZ, a step-daughter - Pat Jones of Fort Worth, TX, and two sons - Bret Steele of Stewartsville, NJ and Todd Steele of Refugio, TX, as well as 9 beautiful grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters - Marilyn Mucha of El Paso and Varda Myers of Phoenix, two brothers - Harry Steele of El Paso and Bruce Steele of Hillsboro, Oregon, and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by 4 brothers - Roy Steele, Jim Willis, Ralph Willis and Irving "Popeye" Steele, and one sister, Nelda Peel. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, December 1, at Sunset Funeral Home, 4631 Hondo Pass in El Paso. November 30 2001 Return to top CALK, DANNY 43, passed away on November 27, 2001 and was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. He worked at Silverton Construction Co. and is survived by his mother and stepfather, Pearl and Tom Durham; fiancee, Amy Workman; son, Casey and daughter, Courtney; sisters Judy Gist and Margaret Polulak and husband Glen; 3 nieces and 3 nephews. Memorial service will be at 2 pm at Scotsdale Baptist Church on Friday, November 30th. Viewing begins at 12 noon. Ceniceros, Francisco 77, widow, passed away in California. Survived by daughters, Micaela Torres, Jessie Tirres, Rosalia Jones, sons, Raymundo, Frankie (deceased), 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Services at La Paz Funeral Home and burial at Evergreen Cemetery (Alameda) on Friday at 1 pm. ERIVEZ, RAUL D. 60, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2001, born in Gomez Farias Chihuahua, Mexico. He was an El Paso resident for 48 years. Mr. Erivez worked for Asarco Refinery as a sample cutter and for the past 6 years he worked for Russell Transport. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Adelina, children, Grace Erivez, Orlando & wife Veronica Erivez, Sonia E. Erivez and Raul A. Erivez, two grandchildren, Alexandro E. Sias and Andres J. Erivez, three sisters, Antonia Monge, Gloria Fierro, and Josefina Gomez and four brothers, Marcelino, Salvador, Arturo and Manuel Erivez. Mr. Erivez will lie in state on Friday, November 30, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. at Restlawn Funeral Home, 4848 Alps. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2001 at 12:00 P.M. Burial will be at Evergreen East Cemetery. GARCIA, AURORA 99, passed away Monday, November 26, 2001. Longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Garcia was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Preceded in death by husband Higino Garcia. She is survived by daughters Corina G. Pino and Herlinda G. Mellado, son Edmundo H. Garcia. Grandchildren are Faustino Pino Jr., Corina Miller, Bertha Guadarama and Sandra Jarvis. She also has numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2001 at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2001 at Martin Chapel. Graveside Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2001 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery 1755 N. Zaragoza. Messer, Gladys M. 96, passed away Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001. She had been a resident of El Paso for 42 years, and a resident of Grants Pass, Oregon for the last 2 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in El Paso. Preceded in death by her husband, Lester W. Messer. Survived by her son, Ron Messer of Phoenix, a daughter, Wanda Moreland of El Paso, a daughter Glenda Cooper of Grants Pass, Oregon, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters Jean Batson and Gertrude Ferguson of Fort Worth, Texas. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 P.M. Friday, November 30, 2001, at Restlawn Funeral Home Chapel, 4848 Alps. Graveside services will be on Saturday December 1, 2001, at 1:00 P.M. at Restlawn. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you donate to your favorite charity. MORALES, DAVID 80, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2001. Mr. Morales owned and operated a tortilla factory in Anthony, New Mexico. He was an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Celestina Morales, three sisters and one brother. Survived by his sister Juana Morales, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, November 30, 2001 from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West, and from 6:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at St. Anthony Catholic Church where a rosary will begin at 7:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 12:00 P.M. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Fr. Tom Devine officiating. Pallbearers will be Rafael Morales, Jesus Manuel Pinera, Sergio Gonzalez, Jesus Manuel Morales, Ines Morales, and Robert Lozano. Interment will follow at Anthony Cemetery. PARRA, ORLANDO 21, passed away Nov. 28, 2001. He was a telemarketer for MCI. A lifetime Fabens resident and a graduate of Montwood High School. He is survived by his wife; Vanessa and 1 son Christian Brian Parra. Mother and father Elvia and Robert Orona, 1 brother Mark Antony Parra and grandmothers Maria Quintanilla and Maria Rojas. Rosary service 6:00 P.M. Friday at St. Rita Catholic Church where the funeral mass will be at 1:30 P.M. Saturday. Interment in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary. Sperberg, Laurene E. passed away at 9:30 P.M., November 27, 2001 at a local hospital. She was the loving wife of Gordon W. Sperberg also of El Paso. Mrs. Sperberg was born in Lily, Wisconsin, on August 23rd, 1925 and resided in El Paso since 1984. She was an active member of Ascension Lutheran Church serving in a number of positions including the Parish Choir and the Church Secretary. She was also an active member of the volunteer staff at Hospice of El Paso where everyone with whom she worked and served loved her. Laurene was a loving wife for 52 years and made her home a true heaven on earth. She has now made her permanent home with her Savior Jesus Christ in heaven. Loving mother of two sons, Jonathan and wife Sharon of Gilbert, Arizona, Mark and wife Linda of Orlando, Florida and one daughter, Marcia and husband Charles Louis of Norwalk, Connecticut. She was a loving grandmother of two grandsons, Jonathan Gordon II of Florence, Arizona and Samuel Gordon of San Diego, California. Visitation will be held Friday, November 30, 2001 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. at Ascension Lutheran Church, Pastor James Dunn officiating. Graveside service will be held Monday, December 3, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.