El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, February 8-15, 2002 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ February 8 2001 MONTES, FRANCISCO 67, passed away in El Paso on February 6, 2002. He was born in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua and was a resident of El Paso for 30 years. He was a retired engineer. Mr. Montes is survived by his wife Norma L. Montes. His 2 sons Francisco A. Montes and Daniel Montes. His daughter Judith Maria Montes and 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, February 8, 2002 from 4 to 9 PM with a rosary at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance located at 480 N. Resler. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 9, 2002 at 2 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Father Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. MUNOZ, MRS. MARTHA ALICIA 44, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Munoz was a Real Estate Broker. She is survived by her husband, Nick Munoz. Sons, Christopher Nick Munoz and Erik Shane Munoz. Daughters, Melissa Nicole Munoz, Karla Marie Munoz and Ivanee Gabrielle Munoz. Parents, Rudy and Maria Hernandez. Brothers, Rudy Hernandez and Hector Hernandez. Sister, Rosa Ortiz. Grandparents, Socorro Hernandez and Luz Gurrola. 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 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Nick Munoz, Jr., Christopher Nicolas Munoz, Rodolfo Hernandez, Manuel R. Hernandez, Hector Hernandez, Rudy Hernandez III, Jesus Gurrola and Erik Shane Munoz. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. Perez, Andrea "Nana" 89, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Perez is survived by her daughter, Edna M. Sorensen and husband George. Grand-children, Jean Sorensen and husband Sean and Rose Maldonado and husband Jesus. Great Grandchildren, Deckard Sorensen, Warren Sorensen and Olivia Maldonado. Sisters, Eusebia Perez, Francisca Garcia and Mercedes Vargas. 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. Raphael 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 February 9 2001 Return to top RHODES, JAY WARREN 76, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2002 in El Paso. He was a resident of El Paso since 1976. Mr. Rhodes retired from Guyners Printing and served as a Merchant Marine during World War II. He is survived by his wife Ginna Rhodes. Brother, Robert Rhodes and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Mr. Rhodes will be cremated and his interment will be private. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - DONIPHAN. 5054 DONIPHAN DR. 587-0202 LARA, ESTHER 77, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2002. She was a resident of El Paso for 68 years and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Lara was preceded in death by her husband Octavio Lara. She is survived by her daughter, Beatrice Lara Meissner, sons, Ruben E. Lara, Frank Lara and Richard Lara, sister, Guadalupe Flores, brother, Teo Lira, Grandchildren, Debbie, Terry, Josephina, Irene, Ruth, Gina, Christina, Esther, Jerimia, Jerry, Joel, Benjamin and Michael and 4 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Rosary at 5:30 p.m. at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home (3707 Pershing Dr.) Funeral Mass will be Monday at 1 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. BORGEMENKE, VIRGINIA "JEAN" L. 69, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2002 in El Paso. She was a long time resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Borgemenke was a longtime teacher most recently teaching for the El Paso Independent School District. She was preceded in death by her husband Giles E. Borgemenke. She is survived by her son, Arthur Borgemenke and wife Gloria, grandson, Edward, brother, Joseph La Pille. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Child Crisis Center of El Paso, 2100 N. Stevens St., El Paso, Texas 79930. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 February 10 2001 Return to top ACOSTA, FRANK D. 42, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2002. Lifetime resident of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Acosta graduated from El Paso High school, was an R.O.T. C. Sgt., worked for LMC Task Masters and the El Paso Times selling paper. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents Salvador and Agapita Acosta, maternal grandparents Guillermo W. and wife Maria A. Barragan, uncle Jesus and wife Delia Barragan and uncle Robert Barragan. Survived by parents Frank G. and Trinidad B. Acosta, sister Mary Jean and husband Miguel Gallegos, brother John David Acosta and niece Vivian Jean Gallegos and nephew Issac Miguel Gallegos, uncle Guillermo R. and wife Debbie Barragan and cousins, adopted aunt Emma Munoz, godchildren Pedro E., Salvador Velasco and Brianna Castillo. Special thanks to Dr. Edward C. Juarez & Dr. S. Aguirre and their staff and Ms. Guila Francis. Mr. Acosta will like in state Sunday, February 10, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2002 by Deacon Kenneth Flynn at Martin Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday, February 11, 2002 at St. Patrick Cathedral. Fr. Pablo Mata officiating. Pallbearers will be Pedro E. Velasco, John David Acosta, Miguel Gallegos, Fabian, William and Jesus Barragan. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. AGUIRRE, ROSA LINDA "ROSIE" 50, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 7, 2002. Rosie was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. She was employed by El Paso Independent School District and The Lighthouse for the Blind. Rosie was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Agustin and Aurora Aguirre, and is survived by her son, Salvador Aguirre; sisters, Maria Briseno and her husband, Tomas, Susana Gray and Sandra Mora and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Monday, February 11, 2002 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 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Pallbearers, Javier Parra, Steven Anderson, Angel Parra, Erik Briseno, Cory Beebe and Tomas Briseno. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. She was a sweet and gentle lady and will be missed by al who loved her.... ANDRADE, LAURA 66, passed away on February 7, 2002. She was a life long resident of El Paso. Mrs. Andrade is survived by her husband Antonio R. Andrade. She is also survived by her son and daughters in law, Antonio Jr. and Rose Marie Andrade of Los Alamos, NM, David William and Maria Dolores Andrade of El Paso, TX. Her daughters and sons in law, Patricia Ann Andrade and Hank Walker of Yarrow Point, WA, Lorena Marie and John F. Zuniga of El Paso, TX. Her grandchildren Tony Aaron, James Allen, Gabriel, Daniel, Michael David, Christopher John, Laura, David, Kathleen and Sarah. She is also survived by her brothers, Ismael, Wilfrido, Luis III, Reymundo and Carlos Ochoa. Sisters Lucila Morales, Alicia Montes, Margie Rosilez, Amelia Herrera, Elva Ochoa, Rosa Zubia, Lily Jimenez, Rita Herrera and Gloria Lopez. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2002, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home West. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 11, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Silva Officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Family will be serving as pall-bearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West. CAPELLAS, EDMUND JASSON SANTOS was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 4, 1941 and left this world to join the Lord on February 6, 2002. Mr. Capellas retired as Chief Warrant Officer from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. During his tenure with the U.S. military, Mr. Capellas served in the Vietnam Conflict and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Bonze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. He was then employed by the U.S. Department of Defense and served in Desert Storm as a Patriot Missile Defense System Specialist. Most recently he served as a Logistical Management Specialist. Mr. Capellas is preceded in death by his father Edmund Santos Capellas, and his brother, Thomas Capellas. He is survived by his wife Helga Capellas, mother, Mrs. Eloise Capellas, sister Judy Gerard and husband Kehau Gerard and their children Cher and Nicholas, daughters Ramona Beard and husband Andy Beard, Leilani Capellas, Nicole Smith and husband Bryan Smith and granddaughters Kirstie Beard and Sienna Capellas. Mr. Capellas will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and "Opa". He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Visitation will be on Sunday February 10, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday February 11, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church. Graveside services will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kehau Gerard, Jack Yurko, Dwaine Halmos, Bob Adkins, Johnathan Saulters, and Andy Beard. CARILLO, FLORENTINO H. 81, died Thursday, February 7, 2002. Born in Hanover, N.M. he resided in Sierra Blanca, Texas for 30 years before moving to El Paso where he was a longtime resident. Florentino is survived by his beloved wife, Eva, of 61 years; brothers, Santiago, Leo, Alfredo and 1 sister, Elvira Lopez. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a very special extended family which included his "Columbo", Grenuda, Bubba, Nannie, Junior, Joann, Ruly, Christe, Veronica and Anna. While serving in the United States Army during World War II, Florentino was honored with the American Theater Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 3 Bronze Battle Stars, Purple Heart Medal and 1 overseas Service Bar. He was a Prisoner of War and a disabled veteran. Tino was retired from civil service, but explored many other endeavors to keep himself out of mischief. To those that knew him well, we knew that mischief was his favorite past time. He touched many peoples lives with great sincerity. We hope you will join us in bidding our last farewell to the toughest soldier we know! Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2002 with the recital of the rosary at 7 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home East. Mass of the resurrection will be at 1:15 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2002 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 7424 Mimosa. He will be laid to rest at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military Honors. Pallbearers will include Javier Melendez, Rogelio Carrillo, Alberto Grijalva, Jason Grijalva, Jose Lopez Jr., and Raul Bueno Jr. Honorary Pallbearers include Manuel Bustamante, Robert Savedra Sr., Angel Lujan Jr, Angel Lujan III, and Matthew Dadich. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East. CROUCH, MAXINE ELIZABETH 92, passed away Friday, February 8, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a resident of El Paso since 1953 and was a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church. Mrs. Crouch was a retired salesperson for Francis Bounds Dress Shop. She was an avid bridge player and was one of the best female golfer in El Paso in the 1950's. Mrs. Crouch was an artist and a sports enthusiast. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiter Crouch. She is survived by her sons, Harry Hiter Crouch and wife Marie and Donald Wayne Crouch. Daughter, Carolyn Bryant and husband Tom. 3 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 ENGER, GAYLE JANET PAYETTE 47, passed away on the sixth day of February 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gayle was born to Robert and Janet Payette on December 29, 1954, at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her father. Gayle resided in El Paso from 1981. A graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso in 1985, she taught kindergarten at Roberts Kohlberg schools for fifteen years. Gayle was married to Thomas F. Enger on July 29, 1987, at Waimea Falls, Oahu. She is survived by her husband and daughters, Marisha Gene Hicks and Alison Sarah Hicks and by her stepson Paul Thomas Enger. She is also survived by her mother and stepfather, Janet and Robert Perry, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, and by her brothers, John and Thomas Payette. A memorial service was held for family members at her home. Should friends desire, contributions may be made in Gayle's memory to Thomas F. Enger FBO College Fund, c/o 609 E. Robinson, El Paso, Texas, 79902, which has been established for the education of her daughters. We who are bereaved will love and miss her every day of our lives. FREDDIE, JAMES EVERETT 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 05, 2002. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Freddie is survived by his wife Alexzenia Freddie; four sons, James, Earl Willis, Dwight and Jeffery J. Freddie; two daughters Pearlette Turner and Alexzenia Williams; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2002 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Martin FuneralHome East. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, February 11, 2002 at 12:00 p.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. GARZA-PENA, MAGGIE LOUISE, 83, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2002. She was born in Marfa, Texas and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Mrs. Garza-Pena was dedicated to her home and her family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Manuel Garza Pena, Jr. She is survived by sons, Frank Edward Dutchover and Richard Salcido; daughter, Marie Garza-Pena; 13 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; brothers, John, Henry and Edward Dutchover; sisters, Mary Barchenger, Emma Evans, Dorothy Perez and Sue Consoll. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, 2002 with the recital of the rosary at 7 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home East, Chapel of Peace. Mass of the resurrection will be said at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 11, 2002 at Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church, 219 South Clark. Interment will be at Evergreen East Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mario A. Martinez, Gilbert K. Martinez, Edward F. Dutchover, John Evans, Luis Juarez, Max Rodriguez. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East. JIMENEZ, FERNANDO ALBERT 58, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2002. Mr. Jimenez was a lifelong resident of El Paso. He is survived by his mother, Dora R. Jimenez; daughter, Camille Jimenez; brothers, Tony and George Jimenez; several cousins, nieces and nephews; Amparo Rubi, Hope Benitez and Martha Cervantez and his longtime companion and friend Jewell Lopez. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 11, 2002 from 4-9 p.m. with the recital of the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home East, Chapel of Peace. Mass of the resurrection will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with time pending. Interment will be at Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East. MIRANDA, REV. MSGR. RAFAEL 69, passed away Friday February 8, 2002 in a local hospital. Msgr. Miranda was born on December 1, 1932 in Arnedo, La Roja, Spain. He received his Priesthood formation at the Augustinian Rocollect Seminary and was ordained into the Priesthood on July 25, 1956 in Marcilla, Navarra, Spain. In March of 1957 he was sent to Mexico where he served as a missionary priest for more than 16 years. He came to the Diocese of El Paso in 1973 and was named administrator and later Pastor of Cristo Rey Church. In February of 1982 he became Pastor of Our Lady of the Light Church. Msgr. Miranda was elevated by the Holy Father, John Paul II, to the rank of Monsignor on May 3, 1988. In September 1988 he was assigned to San Judas Tadeo Church where he was currently serving as Pastor. He is survived by his brothers, Rev. Fr. Angel Miranda and Jesus Miranda and wife, Paquita. Sister, Petra Miranda Miranda. Msgr. Miranda is also survived by his nieces and nephew, Marivico, Ana Christina, Conchita, Jesus and Soraya Miranda. Visitation will be Monday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at San Judas Tadeo Catholic Church. Vigil Services will be Monday at 7 p.m. at San Judas Tadeo Catholic Church. Concelebrated Mass of the Resurection will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral with Most Reverend Armando X. Ochoa, Bishop of El Paso principle celebrant. Priests from the Diocese of El Paso will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME DONIPHAN CHAPEL. 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202 TORRES, JUAN 92, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2002. Longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Torres served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired after 30 years of employment at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, brothers and sisters. "Uncle Johnny" was more of a surrogate father and grandfather to his surviving nephew and nieces, especially Olga Ortega who was raised in his home and Joe Carillo Jr. who assisted with his care and had several other nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews. Mr. Torres will lie in state Monday, February 11, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Joe Carrillo Jr., Richard Carrillo, Joe Torres Jr., Manuel Gomez Jr., Antonio Alvarado and Rogelio Orozco. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. February 11 2001 Return to top GORRELL, EVELYN RUTH 84, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2002 in El Paso. She was a resident of El Paso since 1956 and was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher having taught at Valley View Christian School. Mrs. Gorrell was preceded in death by her husband Loran E. Gorrell and son William L. Gorrell. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Gorrell Fraser, Beth Gorrell Conlin, Nancy Gorrell Nelson and Nita Gorrell Loyd. Grandchildren, Kimberly Hurley, Kevin Conlin, Langdon Gorrell, Jason Loyd and Tracy Loyd. Great Grandchildren, Jason Tadano, Meagan Hurley, Leighann Hurley, Jonathan Tadano, Ryan Hurley, Logan Conlin, Nathan Hurley and William Gorrell II. Brother, Duane Lewis. Sisters, Doris Wells, Marianna Derr, Norma Hatridge and Nelda Farthing. Graveside Service will be Tuesday with time pending at Restlawn Memorial Park. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Conlin, Langdon Gorrell, Jason Loyd, Ron Loyd, Ron Nelson, Fred Fraser, Bill Pickett, and John Hurley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to La Mariposa Hospice or The American Cancer Society of El Paso. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332. GUTIERREZ, ISIDRO "Chilo" Sr., 76 passed away Saturday February 9, 2002, a resident of El Paso since 1972, he owned and operated Chilos Radiator Shop and was a member of the Catholic faith. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his wife; Manuela, children; Ruth Muller and husband Larry, Isidro "Chilo" Jr. and wife Sandra. Esther Drummond and fiance Osvaldo Esparza, four grandchildren, brother; Jose Reyes. Visitation will be Monday at Restlawn Funeral Home 4848 Alps from 4 PM to 9 PM. with Rosary recited at 7 PM. Funeral Mass will be said Tuesday at 9 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. OCHOA, ALFREDO 75, passed away Friday, February 8, 2002 in El Paso. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Mr. Ochoa was the owner of Best Floor Covering Co. and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He was preceded in death by his son Alfredo Ochoa, Jr and brothers Jimmy and Robert Ochoa. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Ochoa. Sons, Richard Ochoa and Joseph James Carrillo. Daughters, Irene Sanchez, Ofie Seymore, and Lety Perez. Grandchildren, Missy Ross, Kristen Carrillo, Simon Sanchez, Sharon Sanchez, and Priscilla Perez. Great Grandchildren, Noah James Ross and Farica Simona Garcia. Brothers, George Ochoa and Armando Ochoa. Sisters, Rosa Gonzalez, Cecilia Quinn and Martha Clevenger. Visitation will be Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Prayer Service will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Service will be Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel with Pastor Gary Wilcox officiating. Pallbearers will be Joseph Carrillo, Richard Ochoa, Eric Seymore, Dr. James Ross, Simon Sanchez, George Ochoa, and Armando Ochoa. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 SHADLE, CARMEN 50, passed away Saturday February 9, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a life long resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Shadle had been employed as a medical transcriber. Survivors husband Patrick Shadle. Children Rick Shadle, Vanessa M. Shadle and Jennifer A. Tyson. Grandchildren Jacqueline Tyson, Calvin Shadle and Spencer Shadle. Parents Jose David Chavez and Nelly I. Chavez. Brothers: David Chavez and Art Infante. Sisters: Elizabeth Castaneda and Rebecca Campos. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Doniphan chapel. Recitation of the rosary will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Doniphan chapel. Funeral mass will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral. Pallbearers will be David Chavez, Art Infante, John Campos, Rick Shadle, Pat Shadle and Morris Tyson. Interment will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME DONIPHAN. 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202 TOWER, RENA ANN 79, passed away Wednesday February 6, 2002, she was an El Paso resident since 1959 and a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church for 35 years. Mrs. Tower is survived by; husband; Douglas E. Tower Jr., son; Paul Tower, daughter; Maryanne Quevedo and husband Robert, grandchildren; Shelly, Austin, Angela, Stormy and Taryn, great-grandchildren; Megan and Heather, two sisters; and two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews in the New England area. Funeral Mass will be said Tuesday at 10:00 AM. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church; 10000 Pheasant Road with burial at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. WALTERMIRE, ELSA B. born December 28, 1913, passed away February 9, 2002. Elsa retired as a secretary for the El Paso I.S.D., former member of Trinity First United Methodist Church; El Paso Womens Club, P.E.O., daughters of the Confederacy, and the El Paso Archealogical Society. She is survived by husband; Marcus Waltermire, daughter; Betty Anne Bell. Granddaughters; Regina and Dasha Bell, son; Mark B. Waltermire, sister; Ruby Lewis, nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Services held at Restlawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley Fellowship Class c/o Trinity First United Methodist Church El Paso. February 12 2001 Return to top PINA, MERCEDES "MECHE" FIGUEROA 77, passed away February 8, 2002 in Hutchinson, KS. She was a lifetime resident of Hutchinson, a homemaker, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her husband Amado Pina Jr., sister Eva Reyes and parents. Survived by sons William "Bill", Victor, Arthur G., Arnold T, all of Hutchinson, Amado III & Marty G. both of Wichita; daughters Rosemary Aleman & Laura Rangel both of Hutchinson; brother Ignacio Figueroa, Hutchinson; sisters Juanita Figueroa & Barbara Garcia both of Hutchinson, Jovita Vasquez Guanajuato, Mexico, 18 grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren. Visitation was held from 9-9 on Sunday February 10, and from 9-4 on Monday February 11, 2002. Rosary was held on Monday February 11, 2002 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, So. Hutchinson. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday February 12, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in So. Hutchinson with Father Ned. J. Blick officiating. Interment will be at Fairlawn Burial Park. In care of Elliott Mortuary, memorials may be sent to the church. ACOSTA, ENRIQUE CAPRIO 79 Born 1925, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2002. He was a lifetime resident of El Paso. He is survived by his wife, Margarita D. Acosta; daughters, Yolanda Drisdale and Elvira Borrego; sons, Enrique Jr., Ruben and David Acosta; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home East, Chapel of Remembrance. The funeral service will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday, also at Sunset Funeral Home East. He will be laid to rest at Evergreen East Cemetery. Enrique Acosta Jr., Ruben Acosta, David Acosta, Anthony Acosta, Javier Casanova, Dean Drisdale, Joseph Drisdale and Ben Borrego will serve as pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East. SIMMONS, GRADY L. 74, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2002. Mr. Simmons was born June 5th, 1927 in Vernon, Texas to Jewel and Alex Simmons. He was married to Joyce Wilder on November 11, 1944. He moved to El Paso from Waco, Texas in 1959 where he was active in the Lions Club, Civitan, Waco Children Orphanage and Junior Chamber of Commerce where he was man of the year. In El Paso he was a Volunteer for Candelighters of El Paso. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Simmons, Son Garry Dan Simmons and wife Brenda of El Paso, Daughter Jenniece Lehman and husband Larry of El Paso. Grand daughter Barbara Elmore and husband Jason of San Antonio. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by son Larry Don Simmons and Daughter-in-law Jane Bartholomay Simmons. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 12th at the Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 13th in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers: Garry Simmons, Bill Lehman, Allen Lehman, Jason Elmore, Mark Denson and Jim Mitchell. The family of Mr. Simmons would like to thank all of his Doctors and the Nurses at Sierra Medical Center Intensive Care Unit for the care and love. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Candlelighters of El Paso. SALAS, OLGA 51, passed away Friday February 8, 2002. Olga was born on May 6, 1950 in Cd. Juarez, Mexico. Olga has been a longtime resident of El Paso for 29 years. She is survived by her loving husband Juan Salas and children Juanito M. Salas and Velia O. Salas. Mrs. Salas was also survived by her caring mother Concepcion Alvarado, her sisters Emma Nadu, Elodia Perez, Guadalupe Martinez, and all her nephews, nieces, and friends. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 13, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday February 14, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Thank you to all our family and friends for 51 years of suport, joy and happiness. We will greatly miss you, you will live forever in our hearts. ALVARADO, CRYSTAL MARIE 18, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2002 in El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and had been a student at Austin High School. Crystal is survived by her mother, Patsy Alvarado. Step-mother, Sandra Martinez. Uncles, Bobby Alvarado and Esteban Alvarado, Jr. Aunts, Catalina de la Rosa, Martha Anderson, Esther Haynes, and Elizabeth Bustamante. Beloved Cousins, Melissa Ann Bustamante, Elizabeth Bustamante, Ashley Tibuni, Ailleen Gonzalez, Sandra McDermott and many more cousins. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Prayer Service will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Pallbearers will be John Haynes, Bobby Alvarado, Esteban Alvarado, Charlie Martinez, Aaron Balderrama and Jerry Diaz. Interment will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrange-ments by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332. Saenz, Annette Our mother went to be with our Lord Friday, February 8, 2002. She was born January 3, 1949 to Nicolas Saenz and Aurelia Salas. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Left behind to cherish her memory are her children Margie Perez (Alejandro), Elias Jurado (Lindsey), Felix Castaneda (Gladys) and Karla Diaz and her grandchildren Kevin Villa, Breanna Jurado, Jennifer Perez, Alejandro Perez, Jr., Elizabeth Jurado, and Brittany Castaneda, her brothers Nicolas Saenz, Alfonso Salas, Tomas Salas, her sisters Juana Ortega, Maria Ramos, and Eladia Salas. Several nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed, but we are thankful to the Lord for the time we had her. Our deepest appreciation to Dr. Valilis for all his support and under-standing. Thank you also to the nurses and staff at La Mariposa Hospice. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Prayer Service will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Caminos de Vida, 7861 San Jose Rd. Family members to serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA 598-3332. FRAGA, JOSE GUILLERMO 80, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2002. Mr. Fraga was a Lithographer with Guynes Printing Company, and he was also a WWII Army Veteran. He is survived by his daughters Daenira Meyer and her husband Robert, Cynthia Gerhardt and her husband Steve, brother Carlos Fraga and his wife Aurelia, sisters Elena Martinez and her husband Manuel, Elvira Wardy and her husband Albert, granddaughters Maureen Elizabeth Meyer and Monica Nicole Meyer. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2002 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West where Rosary will begin at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, February 14, 2002, at 11:30 A.M. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Fr. Juventino Celino officiating. Pall-bearers will be Manuel Martinez, Albert Wardy, Carlos Fraga, Steve Gerhardt, Robert Meyer and Ray Fraga. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Fraga and Chris Bombela. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. February 13 2001 Return to top GRANTHAM, BERNICE ELIZABETH BYLER 95, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2002. She was a resident of El Paso, Texas, a member of Scottsdale Baptist Church. Mrs. Grantham attended Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, the University of Redlands in Redlands, CA, and Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX, where she received a B.S. Degree in August 1962. She taught for five years in Southern California and for 19 years in Texas, 13 of them in El Paso, at Scottsdale and Edgemere Elementary School; she retired in 1975. She was a Civil Service Accountant for ten years, and a member of YRTA and NRTA. Mrs. Grantham was also a Veteran of World War II. Mrs. Grantham is survived by her son, James N. Grantham and 3 grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2002 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home East. A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen East Mausoleum. ESTRADA, MARIA L. 75, passed away Monday, Feb. 11, 2002. Friends of her grandchildren began calling her "Granny", and through the years, the name stuck. She was affection-ately known as "Granny" by all who loved her - a testament of her loving nature and her willingness to invite you into her extended family, whether you were her relative or not. A lifelong resident of Fabens, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andres Estrada Sr., and her children Ernesto Estrada and Maria Inez Estrada. She is survived by her children - Alicia Gonzalez, Andres Estrada Jr., Berta Meunier, Tomas Estrada, Gloria Estrada, Norma Estrada-Vejil, and David Estrada; 11 grandchildren - Bonnie, Yvonne, James, Donna, Michel, Lisa, Diane, Vanessa, Andrew, Vicky and Justin; 2 great-grand-children - Bryanna and Seth; daughters-in-law - Carmen and Irma Estrada; sons-in-law - Joe Gonzalez and Fred Vejil; brother Fred Martinez and sister Delia De La Hay. Recitation of the rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens. Funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with Father Mena officiating. Interment will follow at the Fabens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tomas Estrada, Andres Estrada, James Estrada, David Estrada, Ernie Batson, Fred Vejil, Bonnie Galvan and Shirley Acosta. A heartfelt thank you goes to Dr. Panagiotis Valilis, whose kind and expert medical care during the past five years was always aimed at optimizing the quality of his "miracle patient's" life. Thanks also goes to Dr. Jeanette Tan and all the compassionate, professional staff of Integrated Health Services who saw that her final days were spent in as much comfort and dignity as possible. A special thanks goes to Teresa Rodriguez of Outreach, who helped care for "Granny" during her final days at home, and to the staff at Quantum Homecare. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to cancer and osteoperosis research charities. Valdivia, Esperanza C. 93, lifelong resident of El Paso passed away February 8, 2002 at home. Preceded in death by her husband Refugio Valdivia. She is survived by sons Dr. Rodolfo Carlos Valdivia, Armando G. Valdivia and Armando Rodolfo San Roman; daughters Josefina (Nena) Aguirre and Dr. Eliza B. San Roman; grandsons, Paul Valdivia of El Paso, Armand Valdivia of Pomona, CA; granddaughters, Denise Ramos of Walnut, CA, Hope Lopez of Azusa, CA; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Visitation will be Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Friday 10:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Alameda. Many thanks to Sun Country Medical Equipment and Altomar Home Health Care. Pallbearers will be Dr. Rodolfo Carlos Valdivia, Armando Rodolfo San Roman, Armando G. Valdivia, Carlos Rodolfo San Roman, Armand Valdivia and Jose Lopez. Honorary Pallbearers, Dr. Eliza B. San Roman and Paul Andrew Weber. Peace at last. ANAYA, RICARDO "RICHEY" 67, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2002. He was born in Smeltertown and was a lifelong resident of El Paso. He retired from the city of El Paso (street dept.). He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zacarias and Maria C. Anaya, sisters, Carmen Martinez and Elvira Romero, brothers, Gilberto, Regino, and Pedro Anaya. He is survived by his sisters, Trini Sida, Paula A. Ruiz, and Lupe Ballesteros, brother, Jose F. Anaya, and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his niece Adelina and her husband Catalino for helping him during the last years of his life. Mr. Anaya will lie in state Wednesday, February 13, 2002 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at San Jose Funeral Home. Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Pallbearers will be Catalino Alonzo, Gilbert Alonzo, Gilbert Alonzo, Jr., Christopher Alonzo, Reynaldo Navarro, and Nieves Ballesteros. Burial will be held at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. COMMANDER, BETTIE HARRIS 96, passed away February 1, 2002 in El Paso, TX. She was born on April 22, 1905, Antlers, Oklahoma, to Cyrus Lucius Harris and Nettie Garrard Harris. She spent her youth in Las Vegas, NM until she moved to El Paso where she lived most of her life except for a brief time in Chicago. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star, and an El Paso Pioneer Families organiza-tion. She kept in good health by walking. She enjoyed traveling throughout the world and working in the gift department at the White House Department Store. She was preceded in death by her brother, Theodore Garrard Harris, Sr., and her sister, Charlotte Harris Bygnes. Thanks to her many friends who have visited and cared for her, especially Maria Gonzales, Paola Mendoza, and Lea Daniel. She is survived by nephews, Theodore Garrard Harris, Jr. and wife Rosemary; William Bradford Harris; and niece, Bettie Harris Hines and husband Walter. Cremation services have already been held. The family will celebrate her life with a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bettie's memory to the First Presbyterian Church in El Paso. Funeral services arranged by San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St. 532-1856. BARCENA, ENRIQUE "KIKI" 77, passed away Monday, February 11, 2002. He was a lifetime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. He was a World War II Veteran serving in England with the Army Air Corp. Mr. Barcena was preceded in death by his wife Josephine Barcena, his parents, Jose and Guadalupe Barcena, sister, Josefina Barcena and brother, Roberto Barcena. Mr. Barcena was a 1945 graduate of Bowie High School and a retired employee of the United States Post Office. He is survived by his son Henry Jon Barcena, daughter in law, Lisa Barcena and grandchildren, Henry Jon II and Dominic Vincent, brothers, Ricardo Barcena and wife Anne, Raul Barcena and wife Aurora, Ruben Barcena and wife Irene, sisters, Lucia Carrillo, Olivia Wyndham and husband John, Josefina Perry, Yolanda Barraza and husband Ricardo and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2002, at Sunset Funeral Home N.E. located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home chapel. Mass will be on Friday, February 15, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers will be Ruben Barcena, Armando Reza, John Wyndham, David Wyndham, Alex Carrillo and Richard Rocha. The family would like to thank medical personnel, family and friends for their support, joy and happiness. IKARD, WANELLE N. 79, passed away Monday, February 11, 2002. She was a resident of El Paso since 1964. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and was a receptionist with the Trust Department at the former Texas Commerce Bank. She was also a member of the Panhellenic Association, DAR, PEO, Pan American Round Table, El Paso Women's Club, Zeta Tau Alpha. Survivors include her daughter Demetra Ikard Pender (Robert) of Round Rock, TX; brother, Merrill Norton (Jane) of Fredricksburg, TX; nephews, M.L. Norton (Lena) & their children Michael & Jenna, Duncan Norton (Jo Betsy) & their children Reed & Cole, Erik Norton; cousins, Louise Duke (James), Betty Caphart (Charles) Tommy Norton, Dr. Robert Norton, Frances Newman. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Clement's Episcopal Church in McKee Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Clement Episcopal Church or favorite charity. w/picture # 726279 MALDONADO Arron A. Maldonado, 38, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2002. He was a longtime resident of El Paso, member of the Catholic Church and served as a Sgt. in the U.S. Army. Arron was a veteran and served in the Invasion of Graneda. He is survived by his wife, Angela Martinez Maldonado; sons, Oscar and Joseph Zarzosa; grandson, Joseph Zarzosa, Jr.; parents, Rosa and Andro Maldonado; and brothers, Eldon Lee and Bertram Lee Maldonado. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 13, 2002 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 Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Aguilar, Roberto Madrigal "El Hindo", 78, of El Paso, went to be with Our Lord on Sunday, February 10, 2002. A lifelong resident of the city, he was a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church. He served in World War II as a member of the United States Army; and participated in the Invasion of Normandy Beach on D-Day. He was wounded in France and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Medal of Bravery for his actions. He was also owner of Aguilars Upholstery of El Paso for 47 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernarda, of fifty-seven years and his eleven children Roberto, Enrique, Dolores McMillan, Leticia Avila, B. Sandra Peralta, Charlie, Patricia Aguilar, Jose Luis, Oscar, Rebecca and Rodolfo, twenty-two grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Luz Marquez, Elvira Valdezspino, and Beatriz Uro. 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Bobby Aguilar, Enrique Aguilar, Charlie Aguilar, Jose Luis Aguilar, Oscar Aguilar, Rodolfo Aguilar, Sandra Peralta and Patricia Aguilar. Interment will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 February 14 2001 Return to top LEON, MRS. MARGARITA ESCALANTE 67, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2002 in El Paso. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Leon retired from Levi Strauss & Co. after 18 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Cirilo Leon. Daughters, Maria Teresa Covarrubias and Rosa Miranda. step-daughter, Ana Maria Leon Orquiz. Grandchildren, Mayte, Ruby and Jaime Covarrubias and Joe Miranda. Brothers, Jorge Escalante and Manuel Escalante. Sister, Irene Corona. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Jaime Covarrubias, Jose Miranda, Manuel Escalante, Jorge Escalante, Carlos Escalante and Manuel Del Castillo. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. Castillo, Hortensia H. 86, passed away Tuesday February 12, 2002. Mrs. Castillo was born in Cd. Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico and was a resident of Sacramento, California for twenty-five years. She was a resident of El Paso for two years and a member of the Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Raymundo Castillo. Mrs. Castillo is survived by her sons Raymundo Castillo, Raul Castillo, Hector Castillo, Fernando Castillo, Ricardo Castillo, Javier Castillo, and her daughter Olga Solis. Visitation will be held Thursday February 14, 2002 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rosary service at 7:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be held on Friday February 15, 2002 at 10:00 am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. AGUIRRE, LILY E., 82, passed away Friday, February 8, 2002 in El Paso, Texas. She was a long time resident of El Paso and was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church. She graduated from El Paso High School 1939 and from Fullerton Jr. College in Fullerton, California 1966. She is survived by her husband, Luis E.; her daughters Yvette Najera and Marcia Omar and their respective husbands Joe and Burt, granddaughters, Heather Laky, Elaine Najera, Misty Omar, Sommer Omar and great-grandchildren, Hannah Bigham, Ilona Laky, James Laky, Danielle Laky. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15, at (11:30)_ a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 3500 Pershing Ave. Internment is scheduled for the National Cemetery at Ft. Bliss, at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by La Paz Funeral Home, 3331 Alameda Ave., in El Paso. SOLIZ, LUIS MANUEL "PUMPKIN", 51, passed away Tuesday February 12, 2002. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Soliz was a graduate from the Class of '69 at Bowie High School. He was involved in the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Soliz is survived by his wife Silvia Soliz Cano, mother Dominga Soliz, son Luis Manuel Soliz Jr. and wife Vivian, son Jaime Manuel Soliz and wife Cindy. He was preceded in death by father Norberto Soliz and his brother Armando Soliz. Other survivors include his grandchild Jamiee Leeann Soliz, and brothers Eliberto Soliz and Salvador Cedillo. Visitation will be held Thursday February 14, 2002 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. A rosary service will be held at 7:00 pm at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held on Friday February 15, 2002 at 1:00 pm at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Luis Manuel Solis Jr., Jaime Manuel Solis, Michael Buts, Esteban Solis, Salvador Cedillo, and Jose Alfredo Cano. Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. CURTIS, LTC JOHN USAF Retired passed away Saturday February 9, 2002 at 79 years of age after a prolonged illness. Col. Curtis was a long-time El Paso resident. He was a distinguished and highly decorated Combat Aircrewman and a veteran of WWII, Korean and Vietnam Wars. His beloved children Patti Davidson, Carol Heath, Cathy Carufel and Kraig Curtis survive Col. Curtis. Services will be held on Friday in Houston, Texas. ASCHERL, Evelinda Du - Ascherl, 50, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2002. She was born in Iloilo, Philippines and became a registered nurse. She was the nurse manager of Pediatrics at Thomason Hospital for 22 years. Mrs. Ascherl is survived by her husband, Martin Ascherl M.D.; daughter, Cassandra Marie Ascherl; brothers, Antonio, Vicente, John and Teddy; sisters, Bernadette, Rosario, Rosalinda, Blessilda, Merle, Annabelle, Ma. Ellen; and her mother, Remedios Du. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2002 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home East with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 15, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. MARTIN, B.R. "TEX" 71, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2002 in a local hospital. Mr. Martin was a member of the Baptist Church and was a retired foreman for Texaco Refinery. He is survived by his wife Eleanor C. Martin, son, Thomas Ray Martin, daughter, Kathy Braggs of Midland, Texas, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 sisters. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Graveside service will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bloys Campmeeting Association, P.O. Box 279, Valentine, TX. 79854. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332 JONES, JAMES E. (JIM) 79, loving husband, father and grandfather went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 11, 2002. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lon V. and Betty Jones. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary Dell; son, Wayne Jones of Ruidoso; daughter and son-in-law, Bonny and Bill Schulenburg; and son and daughter-in-law of El Paso, Wes and Cindy Smith of Nogal, NM. He is also survived by grandchildren, Eric, Cody, and Justin Jones; Shannon, Krissi, and Matthew Bennett; Chris, Celina, Taylor, Shayla, Doug, J.R., and Drew Smith and Monty Key. He was a graduate of Austin High School and a WWII veteran serving in the Navy on the USS Lexington. In 1950, Jim took over his father's business, Jones Hat Shop, in downtown El Paso and ultimately moved the business to Montana Ave where it flourished until its closure in 1993. He supplied quality hats and western clothing to people all over the southwest. He was a prominent and respected business man and received the Stetson Hat Company's Retailer of the Year award in 1981. Jim was enlisted by Stetson to travel to Danbury, CT to create various hat creases that were made into mold, aiding western stores in the east. After retirement, he moved to Ruidoso, NM and opened J Bar J Western Store until his final retirement in 1999. He moved to Alamogordo and became a member of the Cuba Street Church of Christ. He was also a long time member of the El Paso County heriff's Posse. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 15 at Harding, Orr & McDaniel from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 16 at 10 am at Harding, Orr & McDaniel Chapel with Jim Morrow officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be the El Paso County Sheriff's Posse. Graveside services immediately following at Restlawn Cemetery on Dyer. CORRAL, ANA M. 95, went to be with Our Lord on Monday, February 11, 2002. She was a long time resident of El Paso and was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Angel Corral; her sons, Miguel and Jose Corral and a daughter, Antonina Smith. She is survived by her sons, Hipolito and Roberto Corral; daughters, Angela Sosa, Margarita Landin and her husband, Alfonso Landin and Ana Wible and her husband, Larry Wible; 25 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, February 15, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the rosary service at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral mass will be Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 8:45 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Pallbearers, Marcial Sosa, Rosalio Sosa, Jr., Jose Sosa, Jose Sosa, Jr., Victor Corral and Ricardo Corral. Honorary pallbearers, Alfonso Landin. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. "You will be missed by your family..." February 15 2001 Return to top SKURLOCK, HELEN (JOSEPH) February 13, 2002. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a long time resident of El Paso and belonged to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Survivors are, son Jerry Skurlock, daughter Pamela Cofield, grandchildren Donald and Jason Cofield, 2 great grandchildren, sisters Jennie Ling, Dorothy Bazari, Rosie Joseph and her brother George Joseph. Visitation will be Friday at 4 p.m. with Trisagion Service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church with interment to be at Restlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church building fund. DELGADO, ZENAIDA Mother and Grandmother passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2002. Born on April 7, 1930, Zenaida was an American Citizen and a long time resident of El Paso. She is survived by her husband Adolfo Delgado, son Alberto Delgado, and daughter Lucia Caballero. Other survivors include her four grandchildren, Rachel, Naomi, Adam, and Jonah. An unforgettable and vivacious woman, Zenaida will forever be close to her loved ones. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 16, 2002 from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. followed by a Rosary Service at 9:00 A.M. at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home, 1755 N. Zaragosa. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M., 7424 Mimosa. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. SCANLAN, CHARLES PATRICK 67, accountant, of El Paso, Texas, died January 29, 2002. Services were held at St. Raphael Church in El Paso. Charles was born in Coleman, Texas in 1934 to M.S. Scanlan and Beulah Nunn Scanlan, both are deceased. Survivors are his son Michael Scanlan at El Paso; brothers M. Tom Scanlan of Kingman, Arizona; N. John Scanlan of Loveland, Colorado; Dennis G. Scanlan of El Paso and Ronald Scanlan of Pueblo West, Colorado. Sisters are Rose Ann Spudeck of San Antonio, Texas; Mary Ann Grasso of Houston, Texas; Patricia Ortega of San Diego, California; Betty Ann Scanlan of Pueblo, Colorado and Marie Hamilton of El Paso. Charles' interests included bull fighting, hunting and fishing. LARA, AURORA M. 89, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2002. She was born into a prominent pioneer family in San Elizario, Texas to Romanita Madrid Montes and Jose Jesus Montes Mrs. Lara was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Her great-grandfather Telesforo Montes was a County Judge and a Captain in the Texas Rangers. Her grandfather Jesus Montes was a Texas Minuteman and County Commissioner and her father Jose Jesus Montes served as Justice of the Peace in San Elizario, Texas. Preceded in death by her husband Roberto Lara. Survived by sons Pedro Lara and wife Margarita, Roberto Lara and wife Mary, Jose Hector Lara and wife Enedina, daughters Martha L. Vargas and husband Tony and Delia G. Lara, 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, brothers Jose Jesus, Maximo, Oscar and Luis Montes and sister Maria Teresa Maldonado. Mrs. Lara will lie in state Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Bobby Vargas, Gabriel, Mike, Joe, Hector, Nick, Phillip and Pete Lara, Jr. Burial at San Elizario Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Development Department, c/o Marc Lichtman or Lois Heffernan, 1501 N.W. 9th Ave., Miami, Fl. 33136-1494 or call 1-800-327-4545 or to Hospice of VNA, 2211 E. Missouri, Ste. 200, El Paso, TX 79903. "Aurora touched everyone who met her in a beautiful way. She will be greatly missed." Martinez, Antonio P. 81, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2002 in El Paso, TX. A retired employee of Southern Union Pacific, he recently relocated to El Paso after living many years in Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Gudelia Martinez, brothers: Virgilio, Homero, and Rogelio Martinez. Survived by sisters: Elva Reza, Guadalupe Ceniceros, Gloria Rodriguez, and Blanca Contreras. Loving nephews and nieces: Marta Ceniceros Munoz, Enrique Ceniceros, Eduardo Ceniceros, Jesus Reza, Sergio Reza, Homer Reza, Raul Reza, Tony Reza, Elva Reza Lopez, Maria Reza Hughes, as well as many more in Torreon, Mexico. A loving brother and uncle, he will always be remembered for his loving generosity. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 15, 2002 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at San Jose Funeral Home. Rosary will be prayed at 11:30 A.M. in the funeral home chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 P.M. Cremation services will be held at a later date. Funeral services directed by San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St. 532-1856