El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, February 16-22, 2002 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ February 16 2001 HAMPTON, JAMES R. M.D., aged 63, passed away on Feb. 13, 2002. He is survived by his wife Mavis, son Lance Hampton and wife Kim of Frisco, TX, and son Galen Hampton of El Paso. He was a practicing ophthalmologist in El Paso for 29 years. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please make a donation to your favorite charity. TWOMEY, ANNA a longtime resident of El Paso, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 13, 2002. She was 102 years old. Anna leaves behind her daughter in law, Rosemary, 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 pm on Sunday, February 17, 2002 with the Recital of the Rosary at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home - East. Graveside service will be held at 11 am on Monday, February 18, 2002 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Interment will follow. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East. Cadena, Bernabe T born July 4, 1911, passed away February 14, 2002. He had been a resident of El Paso since 1955 and was a carpenter all of his life. Mr. Cadena is preceded in death by his wife Senaida. He is survived by his daughters: Delia Gallardo and Tita Candy Cadena, his sons: Bernabe Cadena Jr. and Xeorxe Cadena Sotelo, his sister: Elidia Brito, his brothers: John Joe, Henry, Fred, Cosme, Rudy, and Charlie Cadena, his grandchildren: Fernando Cadena, Ana Maria Fematt, Patricia Cadena, Michael Angel and Mark Alan Gallardo, Barbara Kilton, George Cadena, Catherine Michelle Cadena, Margaret Lynn Cadena and Nicholas A. Gonzalez, his great grandchildren: Joshua, Marleen, and Andy Cadena, Jennifer and Christopher Fematt, Michael Angel Gallardo III, Alex Kilton, Candice, Amanda, Jessica and Gabriela Cadena and Javier Gonzalez. Local services will be: Visitation at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Nazareth Hall with rosary at 6 p.m. Alpine, TX services will be: Monday Feb. 18, 2002, rosary service at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be on Tuesday the 19th at 11 a.m. at the same church. Burial will follow at Holy Angel Cemetery. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Nazareth Hall. Morales, Alfonso Sr., 55, "Grandpa", life long resident of El Paso and a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church. He was a superintendent of the Sewer Construction Division for the El Paso Water Utilities where he worked for 34 years. A proud graduate of Bowie High School, Class of 1967. Preceded in death by his parents Ezequiel and Herminia Morales, sister Lourdes and brother, Jesus R. Morales. He is survived by his wife, Maria Esther Morales, son Alfonso Morales, Jr., daughters Sylvia and Sgt. Pedro Lozoya (USAF, Japan), Edna and Juan Portillo of El Paso. His loving grandchildren whom he adored with all his heart Ricky and Julie D. Carillo, Michael and Adrian Portillo, Peter A. Lozoya. Sisters Olga M. Castaneda, Delia and Mario Sanchez, brothers Ezequiel and Hiromi Morales Jr. (USNR), Eduardo and Andrea Morales and sister-in-law Stephanie Morales. Godfather Manuel Holguin, aunts Maria T. Almada, Carmen Talamantes, Esther Fierro and Ofelia Morales. His in-law family, mother Carmen V. Marquez, sisters Catalina Marquez, Carmen and Manuel Diaz, brothers Ruben and Maria Luisa Marquez, Arturo and Alicia Marquez. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be Friday, February 15, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central and from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the rosary service at 7:45 p.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Pallbearers, Eduardo Morales, Ezequiel Morales III, Rolando Castaneda, Cruz Marquez, Hector Holguin, Jose C. Ponce, Juan Portillo and Compadre Jesus C. Olivas Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. February 18 2001 Return to top BLACKWELL, JOE T. 71 passed away Tuesday February 12, 2002 at Sierra Medical Hospital, nine days after his birthday. He was born in Crenshaw, Alabama on February 03, 1931. He served 28½ years in the United States Army and retired as a Msgt. E-8. He traveled the world over with his family, but decided to make El Paso his home. Joe lived his life to it's fullest during his 71 years. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife Anita M. Blackwell, one of his brothers, J.W. Blackwell, and his only sister Joyce Blackwell. "POP", "POP-POP", "Father", "Dad" and "Daddy" is survived by famly members, brother James Blackwell and his beloved sister-in-law Juanita Blackwell of Opelika, Alabama. Step-mother Flossie Blackwell of Crestview, Florida, his daughter's Gloria A. Diaz Blackwell-Clark, Lillian Borsello, his son Joe Michael Blackwell, his Son-In-Laws' Joseph P. Borsello and Michael R. Clark. Grandchildren Lisa M. Jacobsen, Daniel T. Gormley, Precious L. McGivney and Nicole Borsello, plus five Great Grandchildren. Joe will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Each of us will have a different memory of the love and joy we shared with him and we will always love and keep him in our memories and close to our hearts. Dad, the time has come for us to go our separate ways, but in time we will be together again, till then remember Always We Love You and MAY GOD BLESS YOU JOE!! Mr. Blackwell will lie in state Tuesday, February 19, 2002 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm at Martin Funeral Home Central. Funeral Services will be held at 12:15pm Wednesday, 'February 20, 2002 at Martin Chapel. Pallbearers will be Michael R. Clark, Joseph P. Borsello and Brian Jacobsen. Burial will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Honors. REICHERT, JOHN E. passed away to our Lord and Savior, Sunday, February 10, 2002 at his residence. John was born in Zama, Japan, June 9, 1958. A resident of El Paso for over 35 years. John was a teacher at Father Yermo High School for many years. He was also a member of the El Paso Umpires Association for over 15 years. He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso, and from Parkland High School. John was also a soldier in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his mother Eleanor Reichert; his daughter Paula Marie Reichert, Brothers, Paul J. Reichert III, Robert Reichert, Michael Reichert, and sister Mary Ellen Kline. He was loved by many and will be missed. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2002 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, located at 4631 Hondo Pass. There will be a Graveside service at 9:30 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, followed by the interment. SALAZAR, FRANCISCA P. 91 passed away on February 16, 2002, after a brief illness. She was a longtime El Paso resident, a member of St. Patrick's Cathedral for 46 years and a member of The Altar Society for 30 years. She was also a mentor for the H.O.S.T.S. program at Beall School. She is preceded in death by her husband Victor R. Salazar. She is survived by her daughters; Irma Richel Wright, Maria Salazar Tummillo (Anthony), Alice Rhodes (Bill) of Abilene, Yolanda Salazar, and Aida Quade (Bob) of Lakewood, CO., her sons; Victor Salazar (Irma), and George Salazar (Pam), her brother; Rogelio Padilla (Carmen), 24 grandchildren, and 34 great grandchildren. Services will be: visitation will began at 4 p.m. on Monday with Rosary at 7 p.m. in the Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Parick's Cathedral. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. February 19 2001 Return to top Edwards, Dolores H. 83, of Durazno passed away on February 16, 2002. A member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church, she is survived by daughters, Sylvia Edwards, Nellie Smith, Margaret Fisher, Yolanda Smith, Irma Green; Sons, Daniel Edwards and Raymond Edwards; dozens of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332 SANTIAGO, DE SANTIAGO ALEJANDRO DE 73, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada and was a former resident of El Paso. Mr. De Santiago was a retired carpenter with Mission Furniture Co. He was a musician in Los Angeles and El Paso having played with the Trios. He is survived by his wife, Ernestina De Santiago. Sons, Enrique De Santiago and Antonio Perez. Daughters, Debra Amador, Maria Vasquez, Alexa Hernandez and Isela Garcia. 8 Grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Sisters, Luz De Santiago and Irene Barrientos. Visitation was held Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary was held Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass was held Monday at 10 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment was held in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 HORNEY, GLEN EDWARD of El Paso, Texas passed away on Friday, February 15, 2002, at the age of 59. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force from 1960-1966. In 1970, he met and married his wife of thirty-one years Donna Horney and had three daughters. In 1984, they moved the family to El Paso, Texas where he worked at FedEx as an Aircraft Mechanic for twenty-five years. He will be truly missed. He is survived by his wife, Donna Horney; his children and their spouses, Kimberly and Michael Villanueva; Kathleen and Mat Feltner all of El Paso, Texas; Kyleen and David Blanchard of Amarillo, Texas; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Eldon and Patty Horney of Clarks Hills, Indiana; David and Carolyn Horney of Rockville, Indiana; and his grandchildren, Makenna Villanueva and Shelby Feltner. A Memorial Service will be held at Martin Funeral Home-West on Tuesday, February 19, at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Jim Dunn officiating. JOHNSTON, ROBERT passed away Sunday, February 17, 2002. He had been the owner of Smith-Johnston Plumbing in El Paso for forty-one years. He was born October 2, 1926 in San Angelo, Texas. As a child, he learned the plumbing trade from his father. A veteran of WWII, Mr. Johnston served in the Signalman Corps of the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. He was awarded a certificate of Participation in the Service School's Command Boxing Championship. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Mr. Johnston attended San Angelo College where he was elected to the Phi Theta Kappa Fraternity and a member of the National Honor Society. He brought his wife and child to El Paso in 1949, making this city his home for the remainder of his life. In 1962, Mr. Johnston obtained his Master Plumbing license and bought the Smith Plumbing Company, changing the name to Smith-Johnston Plumbing. For 41 years, he encouraged many local plumbers to get their state license and remained dedicated to quality service for his many customers. In 1983, he was appointed to the Plumbing Board of Exceptions by order of the City Council of El Paso. He earned the respect and gratitude of many people for his ability to tackle difficult problems and help others in his field. Survived by wife Maria Elena, daughter Vicki Diane Johnston, grandchildren Marissa L. Rocha and Luis A. Rocha II, great grandchild Larissa A. Duarte, brothers Jim Johnston and Leon Johnston and sister Doris Brewton. Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Cathedral. Burial will be private. RAMIREZ, "JESSIE" MARIA DE JESUS 68, a lifelong resident of El Paso, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2002. Mrs. Ramirez dedicated her time to her home and family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Salvador Ramirez, father, Carlos Portillo and 2 grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, Consuelo Portillo; son, Salvador Ramirez Jr.; daughters, Elizabeth Rivera, Leticia Osborne, Corina Ramirez and Michelle Ramirez; grandchildren, Adam and Nicole Rivera, Carly and Jesus Osborne, Vanessa Ramirez, David Morales, Celeste, Issac and Joseph Contreras; great grandchild, Jacob Rivera; brothers, Carlos Portillo Jr. and Rudolfo Portillo and sisters Olga Vallejo and Tere Rodriguez. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 with the Recital of the Rosary at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home - East, Chapel of Remembrance. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at St. Raphael's Church, 2301 Zanzibar. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. She was a mother to all. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East. SCHMIDT, FRANKE RAE SFC U.S. ARMY RET., 81, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2002 in El Paso. He had been a resident of El Paso since 1953. Mr. Schmidt faithfully served his country during the Korea and Vietnam era. He retired after over 20 years of active duty service in the U.S. Army. Mr. Schmidt was a true humanitarian and a true gentleman, and was deeply loved by his family. He is survived by his wife Maura Schmidt. Sons, Franke Rae Schmidt Jr. and wife, Deborah and Kenneth D. Schmidt and wife Ana. Daughter, Joy E. Tellez and husband, Hector. Grandchildren, Audrey A. Schmidt, Kenneth D. Schmidt Jr., Jennifer Schmidt, Brandon Schmidt and Cody R. Schmidt. Brother, Walter H. Smith. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:30 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 service will be Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Pallbearers will be Franke Rae Schmidt Jr., Kenneth D. Schmidt, Hector Tellez, Kenneth D. Schmidt Jr., John Esparza, Ceferino Anchondo and Sonny Feria. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332 Fogel, Helen Agnes 82, passed away Friday, February 15, 2002. A resident of El Paso since 1959. Mrs. Fogel was a retired Nurse and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred F. Fogel and 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by her 2 sons Marc Fogel and Greg and Chris Fogel; 3 daughters Debbie and Bill Pearson, Mary and Doug Ebers and Sue Fogel and Paul Gay; daughter-in-law Lark Fogel and life long friend Dale Cunningham; 10 grandchildren, 1 brother, George Saniga; 1 sister, Wilma Fogel and 1 sister-in-law Polly Fogel. Vistation will be Tuesday, February 19th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home where Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 20th at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. GARCIA, GUADALUPE V, 96, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2002. Longtime El Paso resident and member of the Catholic Church. Preceded in death by husband Antonio Garcia. Survived by sons Nicholas V., Jose V., Carlos V., Mauricio V., Ruben V., Richy V. and Tony V. Garcia, daughters Genoveva Carrillo and Margarita Silva, 16 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Garcia's visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The family will be serving as pallbearers. Burial at Evergreen East Cemetery. ARZOLA, EUSTOLIA "Tula", 67, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2002 in El Paso. She was a resident of El Paso for 32 years and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Arzola was a retired processor with Mountain Pass Cannery. She was preceded in death by her sister Concepcion Gonzalez. She is survived by her husband Ricardo Arzola. Sons, Jorge Luis Arzola, Edwardo Arzola, Ricardo Arzola, Jr., and Adan Arzola. Daughters, Maria de Jesus Arzola and Eva Arzola. 15 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. Brother, Pedro Paez. Sister, Maria Luisa Arrellano. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 REYES, JOEL CASTRO 63, passed away Sunday February 17, 2002. He was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife Maria Guadalupe Reyes, sons Otilio Reyes, Miguel Reyes, Fernando Reyes, Victor Reyes, Nicolas Reyes, Ezequiel Reyes, Martin Reyes, and his daughters Lydia Reyes and Maria Elena Valentina. He was preceded in death by son Joel Reyes. Other survivors include twenty-four grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, brother Fernando Harvin, and sisters Genoveva Gutierrez, and Nicolasa Castro. Visitation will be held Wednesday February 20, 2002 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rosary service at 7:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be held Thursday February 21, 2002 at 9:00 am at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. MUNOZ, DOLORES CORTEZ 94, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2002. Mrs. Munoz was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. She was also a member of Cursillistas and Sacred Heart of San Antonio. Mrs. Munoz had nine children and is survived by her son Jose Cortez, daughters, Anita Carbajal, Virginia Whitt, Cristina Montes, and Frances Nicholson. Other survivors include twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2002 with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jose Cortez, Robert Nicholson, Damian Nicholson, Theron Nicholson, Edward Whitt, Edmundo Montes, and Henry Duran. We want to give special thanks to Sunset Nursing Home and staff for caring for our mother. Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. February 20 2001 Return to top Silva, Rev. Gabriel A. S.J., died February 17, 2002 in Guadalajara, after a long illness. Father Silva was born in El Paso on September 21, 1926, attended Cathedral High School and entered the Society of Jesus on May 10, 1944. He was ordained on October 25, 1958. Fr. Silva taught at the Jesuit schools in Guadalajara, and Torreon. He attended parishes throughout Mexico, and San Diego, California. Preceded in death by parents, Antonio and Tomasa Silva, four brothers and a sister. He is survived by a sister, Julieta S. Escandon, 17 nephews and nieces, numerous grandnephews. Memorial Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, February 23, at 4:00pm, Sacred Heart Church, 602 S. Oregon, Fr. Rafael Garcia, S.J. officiating. DADICH, MAJOR MATTHEW "MATT" USA (Ret.), 79, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2002. First came to El Paso in 1949 and returned in 1958. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, a Life Member of St. Raphael Men's Assn. And Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #7563. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1961 with over 21 years of service. He received a Battlefield Commission in Korea in 1951. He was a veteran of WWII and Korean War. Among his awards and decorations he received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal plus letters of Commendations on many occasions. He was a Perpetual Member of the Military Order of World Wars. A Life Member of the Reserve Officers Assn. American Legion Post 58, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 8782, DAV Post #165, EPAC-NAVS. Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the B.P.O.E. Past Exalted Ruler of the El Paso Elks Lodge No. 187. Served on the Handicapped Children's Board for over 20 years and became a Chaplain Emeritus of the Texas Elks Children's Services in 1999. While in El Paso, he was employed by Mission Funeral Home, Asst. Manager of Martin Funeral Home, Co-Owner of Hillcrest Funeral Home and Manager of Sunset Funeral Home - Carolina. Survived by his wife, Mary "Marie" Dadich; daughter and son-in-law, Deanne O'Rourke and William "Bill" O'Rourke; all of El Paso. Grandson and wife, Billy O'Rourke and Jackie O'Rourke; great grandson, William Ross O'Rourke, all of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughter, Erin Lynn O'Rourke, Round Rock, Texas; sister, Mary Timlin, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Several Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 P.M. on Thursday, February 21, 2002 in Sunset Funeral Home - East, with a Rosary to be recited at 7 P.M. on Thursday, February 21, 2002 in Sunset Funeral Home - East. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 12:45 P.M. on Friday, February 22, 2002 in St. Raphael Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Smith, VG, P.A., officiating. Elks Graveside Services by the PER's of El Paso Elks Lodge #187. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Richard Brown, Tino Garcia, Sam Heredia, Andy Robb, Bob Parker and David Spirek will serve as pallbearers. PERs of Elks Lodge #187 will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Texas Elks Children's Services c/o El Paso Elks Lodge No. 187, 1211 E. Cliff Street, El Paso, Texas 79902. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East. Gandara, Salvador 80, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2002 in El Paso. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Gandara is preceded in death by his son, Alfonso Gandara, his daughter, Luz Ma Gandara, and his grandson, David Apodaca Jr. He is survived by his wife Maria, children, Rosorio Sanchez (Luis), Los Angeles, Javier Gandara (Virginia), Southgate, Cal., Jose Luis Gandara (Gloria), El Paso, Ma Elena Sanchez, Los Angeles, Lucy Apodaca David), El Paso, TX, Pedro Gandara (Rosa), El Paso, TX., Cruz Gandara, (Cecilia), El Paso, TX, Salvador Gandara Jr. (Dora), El Paso, TX, Ruben Gandara (Melinda), El Paso, TX, Jaime Gandara (Susana), Southgate, Cal., Angel Montes (Juana), El Paso, TX, Josefina Arce (Fulgencio) Delicias, Guadalupe Montes, El Paso, TX, Irma Montes, Cd. Juarez, Rosa I Montes, Cd. Juarez, and Maria Montes, Cd. Juarez, his sisters, Cresencia Torres, brothers, Ramon Gandara, Eufemio Gandara, 53 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. 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 Funeral Home Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332 McClintock, Lourdes 65, passed away February 17, 2002 in San Antonio, TX. She was retired from International Banker with Wells Fargo in El Paso. Preceded in death by her husband Wayne McClintock and her son Robert Caffrey. She is survived by her son Wayne McClintock, II, sisters Leticia (Humberto) Zarate, Evangelina Campos, Sylvia (Roberto) Pena, and her brother Adrian Flores-Crosby. Visitation will be Thursday, February 21, 2002 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Memorial Service at 6:30 p.m. WIDAS, RUDY M. 73, passed away Monday, February 18, 2002. Lifelong El Paso resident and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Widas worked for many years for Falstaff Brewery and the City of El Paso. Preceded in death by brother Robert H. Widas. Survived by wife of 55 years Catalina Widas, son John Paul Widas, daughters Patricia Anne Widas, Jo Anne Widas, Joan W. Anderson, Cathy W. Allen and Gina W. Andrade, sister Mary Anne W. Sanchez and 19 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren. Mr. Widas will lie in state Wednesday, February 20, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be John Paul Widas, Ray Zermeno, Richard Allen, Ray Sanchez, Alex Alvarado, Felix San Roman, John Zermeno and Paul Zermeno. Honorary Pallbearers will be Luke Widas, Robert Fernandez, Danny Alvarado, Armando San Roman, Jesus Carrejo, Rudy Zermeno, Sam Zermeno and Frank Zermeno. Burial at Evergreen East Cemetery. February 21 2001 Return to top ARD, JAMEY DUANE 30, passed away on February 13, 2002. Survivors: his father: Jonas Ard, Jr., mother: Carolyn Faust, Stepmother: Karen Ard, Brothers: Joseph Ard, Jebby Ard, and his two children Jamey and Jessica Ard. Memorial services: 4-6 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2002, at 5936 Porpoise. Arrangements by San Jose Funeral Home. 532-1856 Prescott, Margaret McDonald aged 95, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2002. She was born in Belvidere, Illinois to Ada and Alexander McDonald. She was raised on a homestead in Stanford, Montana and attended college in Great Falls where she sang light opera with the Montana State Singers. She married Harry Prescott in Great Falls where they lived while he worked for Anaconda Copper Company and they began raising four of their five children. When they moved from Montana to El Paso, she began a lifetime of service to her community. For over 50 years, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she served several terms as President of the Women's Association and as their Spiritual Life Chairman for many years. She was served the church as a member of the Board of Trustees, as a Deacon and as an Elder. She was also Historian and provided a report to the congregation for the Centennial Celebration. From 1967 to 1972, she worked as the Business Manager of the Church. She sang in the choir, often contributing her lovely soprano voice in solo for services or special occasions. She was a student of the Bible and taught Sunday School classes for all ages, from young children to the Guild Class. She was also an active community participant and strong advocate for Texas Western College (now UTEP). She served as President of the Women's Auxiliary for the college that assisted women students in furthering their education. She was also Chairwoman of the Women's Auxiliary to the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), which raised funds for scholarships and loans for metallurgy students. She was a member of the Panhellenic Council and an alumnus of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She was proud of her political affiliation with the Republican Party and often served as a precinct chair. She was selected as a delegate to the national convention during the Nixon and Kennedy campaign. She stayed interested in these passions of hers until near the end of her life, reading and listening to reports of the growth and success of these institutions. But her greatest love was her family and she took great pride in each and every one's accomplishments: of her son Harry and 4 daughters, (Joyce Dixon, Carol Schoepske, Margaret Hogan, Edith McArdle), her 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 4 great, great Grand- children. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison. Proceeding the services will be a reception at 12:00 Noon. Immediately following the service, internment will be at Rest Lawn Memorial Park, 8700 Dyer. Margaret's grandchildren are serving as pallbearers. They are also providing the flowers for the service in loving memory of their grandmother. Harding, Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, Inc. are providing arrangements. Sambrano, Mary Lou 78, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2002. Mary Lou was a lifelong resident of El Paso and dedicated her time to her family and home. She was a member of the Third Order of the Franciscan Sisters at St. Raphael's. She is survived by her husband, Jose R. Sambrano; sons, George Figueroa, Richard Figueroa, Joe Arthur Sambrano and Hector Figueroa; daughters, Mary Lou Ayres, Terry Sambrano and Cindy Aguayo; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brothers, Jaime Cumplido and Anastacio Cumplido; sisters, Felicitas Rios and Consuelo Sigala, all of whom will miss her. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2002 with the recital of the Rosary at 7:30 pm on Thursday at Sunset Funeral Home - East. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 9 am on Friday, February 22, 2002 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2301 Zanzibar. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East. Villescas, Carlota C. 92, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2002. Mrs. Villescas lived in Canutillo for 91 years, where she was one of the original families who lived there. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Villescas was preceded in death by her husband, Lauro Villescas. Survived by her son Enrique Villescas, daughters Yolanda Lucero and her husband Reymundo, Mary E. Perez and her husband Bonifacio, 14 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 21, 2002 from 4:00 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 Friday, February 22, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Canutillo, TX. Pallbearers will be Santos Lucero, Eric Lucero, Iaan Lucero, Perry Duby, Paul Ruedas and Julio Quintana. Interment will be in Canutillo Cemetery. OGDEN, SYLVIA M. 50, passed away February 19, 2002. Mrs. Ogden was a lifelong resident of El Paso and had worked for the Texas Attorney General's Office, attended El Paso Community College, and had been Treasurer of the El Paso Council for the Blind. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and also participated at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Mrs. Sylvia Ogden was preceded in death by her mother Anita Mendoza Ybarra. She is survived by her husband Alan C. Ogden, her son James H. Holguin, her sister Mary Helen Gonzales from California, her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Mendoza, and cousins Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dominguez. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday February 21, 2002 from 5:00 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 22, 2002 at 10:00 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be James H. Holguin, Robert Gonzales Sr., Robert Gonzales Jr., Johnny Gonzales, David Dominguez, and Albert Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Dominguez, Eucebio Gonzales, and Oscar Sanchez. Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. HOLGUIN, EUSEBIO OLIVAS 77, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2002 in El Paso. He was a resident of El Paso for 30 years and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Olivas retired after having been employed with a local dairy. He was preceded in death by his wife Angela Gonzalez Olivas and daughter Otilia Olivas. He is survived by his sons, Alfonso Olivas, Francisco Olivas, Raymundo Olivas, Leopoldo Olivas, Carlos Olivas, Rodolfo Olivas and Eusebio Olivas, Jr. Daughters, Belen O. Lopez and Leticia Olivas. 47 Grandchildren and 46 Great Grandchildren, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. 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 Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERALHOME - CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 GARCIA, VICTOR RAMIREZ 51, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Preceding him in death is his mother, Catalina Weaver. He is survived by father Troy H. Weaver, Jr.; son, Victor Raul Garcia; daughters, Christina Yvette Aguirre and Victoria Melinda Aguirre; 7 grandchildren; brothers, Jose Luis Garcia, James M. Weaver, David C. Weaver and Troy H. Weaver III; sisters, Juana C. Weaver Torres and Rosemary Weaver Medina. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2002 with the recital of the Rosary at 7 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Cathedral. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast. KANE, GLADYS "KANDY" 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2002. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Kandy" served her country as a World War II Veteran and was involved in military and non-military charitable organizations throughout her life, and was a retired real estate broker. Her humor and wit will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, John F. Kane and is survived by her son, John T. Kane and daughter, Marianne Marks and her husband, Rudy and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, February 21, 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 Chapel. Funeral mass will be Friday, February 22, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at Center Chapel #2 (St. Michael's). Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Villanueva, Leonor VELOS 56, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2002. She was a longtime resident of El Paso where she was a sewing machine operator and gave her time to her family and home. She is survived by common-law husband, Esvaldo Lopez, son, Anastacio Villanueva Jr.; daughters, Laura Amador and husband, Alfonso, and Sylvia Banuelos and husband, Sergio H.; grandchildren, Laura Elisa Martinez, Neida C. Amador and Esteban Villanueva; brothers, Jose Luis Veloz and Javier Veloz; sisters, Dionisia Aguirre, Maria Luisa Hernandez, Maria Teresa Reyes and Martina Torres. Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2002 with the recital of the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home - East, Chapel of Remembrance. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2002 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 7424 Mimosa. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. She will be missed by all who knew her. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East. LAJE, DR. LUIS JULIAN M.D., 85, passed away Monday, February 18, 2002. Dr. Laje was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of the American Psychiatry Association, the American Medical Association, the El Paso County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Society. He was born in Cordoba, Argentina on August 11, 1916 and at age 10 was sent to Spain by his parents to start his high school education. After graduating from high school, at age 15, he returned to Argentina and acquired a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering, in 1938, from the Universidad National de Buenos Aires with honors. He worked for the Argentine Government for 8 years as a Rural Agricultural Agent; then went on to manage the family winery/vineyards and operate his own farm. In 1950 he was awarded a full scholarship by the U.S. Government for a Masters program at Florida State University at Gainesville. He was the second man in the history of the university to complete his master's degree in two semesters with honors, then returned to Argentina to continue his work in agriculture. In 1958, at the age of 41, he entered medical school at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. He graduated medical school with honors in April 1965; 2 months later he immigrated to the U.S. with his wife and 6 children. Dr. Laje worked as a physician/psychiatrist at the Rhode Island Medical Center in Howard, R.I. and at Worcester State Hospital in Worcester, Mass. from 1965 to 1971. He and his entire family became United States Citizens in 1970. In 1971, Dr. Laje moved to El Paso to take a position as Director of Psychiatry at R.E. Thomason General Hospital. At age 56, he entered private practice to serve the people of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez until his retirement in 1988. After retirement, Dr. Laje continued his quest for knowledge through courses at U.T.E.P. on music, art appreciation and Latin-American literature making the honorary dean's list. His beloved children Maria Laje Romano and Juan Carlos Laje preceded him in death. Dr. Laje is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Laje, his daughter Lucila Laje Dorsett and husband Rollie Dorsett, of Austin, Texas, and his 3 sons: Luis Laje, Gonzalo A. Laje and wife Lori Laje, and Fernando H. Laje, all of El Paso. Other survivors include 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. All his loved ones; friends and colleagues will dearly miss him. The world is a better place because of him. A memorial service will be held at Sunset Funeral Home-West on Friday, February 22, at 6:30 pm and a mass will be held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church on Saturday, February 23, at 10:00 am. DOMINGUEZ, ADAN 79, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2002. Born in Parral, Chihuahua on October 10, 1922, he retired from Overhead Door, Inc. Mr. Dominguez was a lector at Our Lady of the Valley Church. During his lifetime he was a diesel mechanic, fireman, worked on paving the Pan American Highway, promoting urban renewal in Ciudad Juarez and participated in theater and sports. He is survived by his wife, Margarita; sons, Adan and Victor and families; 7 grandchildren; brothers, Andres, Eladio, Alfredo and families; and many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 pm on Friday, February 22, 2002 with the recital of the Rosary at 7:00 pm on Friday at Sunset Funeral Home - East, Chapel of Peace. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 11:30 am on Saturday, February 23, 2002 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 8600 Winchester. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. He was loved by many and will be missed by family, friends and neighbors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East. HILL, UNA BEMUS born February 19, 1911 in San Antonio, Texas. Died February 18, 2002, one day before her 91st birthday. Resident of El Paso since 1934. She was involved in many civic projects. She was the motivating force in establishing the Manhattan Heights Historical District and Chairman-Director of the Woman's Department, El Paso Chamber of Commerce. Member of PEO Sisterhood, Chapter N for over fifty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice E. Hill and son, Ed Hill. Survived by her son, Newton Hill, daughter-in-law, Trudy Hill and grandsons Eric Hill of El Paso and Matthew Hill of Berkeley, California. Services are to be held Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 3:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Chapel, 1340 Murchison Street. MARTINEZ, MRS. ADELA A. 87, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2002 in El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her sons, Lorenzo Martinez and wife Blanca, Tano Martinez and wife Rosa, Roberto Martinez and wife Rafa and Raymundo Martinez and wife Belinda. Daughters, Cruzita Rosales and husband Jaime and Dora Ruiz and husband Manny. 22 Grandchildren. 34 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Old Mission with time of mass pending. Pallbearers will be Tony Ruiz, Robert Martinez Jr., Lorenzo Martinez, Tano Martinez, Roberto Martinez and Raymundo Martinez. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332 BENSON, MARY D. 77, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2002. She is survived by her daughter Brenda G. Smith of El Paso, Texas and sister Sarah Banks, of Dayton, Ohio. Graveside service will be held on Friday, February 22, 2002 at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa, New Mexico at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home West. February 22 2001 Return to top GARVERICK, MARY E. born February 4, 1911 in Richland County, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2002. She lived in El Paso with her daughter, Gailya and son-in-law Ed Congleton for 10 years. Also surviving are a son, Arnold, daughter-in-law Mary of Sacramento, California. 6 Grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister, Cleeta and brother-in-law Vernon Davis of Mansfield, Ohio. Private services will be held at Evergreen East Cemetery. MONYE, MARIE-CHRISTINE de 60, passed away February 17, 2002. She was Director of the Academy of the Arts in central El Paso pursuing her life-long passion as a professional ballet dancer and teacher. Marie-Christine also taught foreign languages at Gadsden High School in Anthony, New Mexico. Marie-Christine is survived by her daughter Desiree de Monye; son Earl Peter Stagger and wife Rose; son Misha Mayr; grandchildren Lauren Michelle and Mark Andrew Stagger; Lillianna Marie and Emily Megan Graham, Ryan Kingsbury; and 2 dogs 3 cats and numerous plants. Services are Saturday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home located at 5054 Doniphan Drive in El Paso. Marie-Christine loved us all. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home. 587-0202 5054 Doniphan CANNON, PENNY Vistiation for, 59, of Ruidoso will be Friday, Feb. 22, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel from 2:00 until 4:00 PM. A visitation will be at Restlawn Funeral Home in El Paso, Saturday, February 23 from 1:30 PM until graveside service at 3:00 PM at Restlawn Memorial Park. Penny died Saturday, Feb. 16, at her home in Ruidoso. She was born April 25, 1942 in El Paso and had lived there all of her life until moving to Ruidoso ten years ago. She was a retired school teacher and was an avid golfer. She is survived by a brother, Gene Cannon of Canoga Park, California and an aunt, Phyllis Buncan of West Phoenix, Arizona. Ordonez, Carlota 85, passed away in a local hospital. She is survived by her son, Jesus Ordonez and sisters, Refugio Meza, Rafaela Ordonez and Margarita aldonado. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 pm on Friday 2/22/02 with a rosary at 7 pm. Funeral mass will be at 10 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on Saturday 2/23/02 followed by the burial at Restlawn Cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to La Paz FuneralHome. Crouse, Gregory Lamoyne passed away at the age of 44 in his parents home on Tuesday, February 19, 2002. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He is grieved by all and his sense of humor, contagious energy and innate goodwill will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Greg's parents Antonio and Margarita Licona Fernandez, his sisters, Margo Crouse Suriano from Arkansas, Bonny Crouse Jeffers, from Denver, Colorado, Monica Crouse Dayoub and brothers, Michael Eugene Crouse and Raul "Dude" Crouse feel an emptiness in their hearts and mourn his absence. He also had uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews from his large extended family, many of whom were by his side joined in prayer as he left his home. Visitation will be on Friday, February 22, 2002 from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home - Central Chapel. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at All Saint's Catholic Church, 1415 N. Dakota. Burial will follow at Evergreen Alameda. "After living a bittersweet life, Greg is now at peace. God Bless his soul and we will never forget you..." FRAGA, FELIX JR., 80, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2002. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and served proudly in the United States Army. He is survived by wife, Maria Elouisa Rodriguez; son, Thomas Fraga; daughter, Patricia W. Lay; brother, Fred Fraga; sisters, Bessie L. Morales and Barbara F. Jimenez. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2002 at Sunset Funeral Home - West, Chapel of Peace. Pastor Edward Blakslee will officiate. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. KROHN, ALBERT MATHIAS "TITO", passed away on February 20, 2002. Tito, a lifelong resident of El Paso, was born on January 2, 1925 to Edna Mathias Krohn and Edmund Harry Krohn. He attended Dudley Elementary School, Black Foxe Military Academy and the University of Arizona. Tito enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a member of the U.S. occupation forces in Japan following World War II. In 1950, Tito once again answered his country's call as a reserve officer in the Korean conflict. Tito's working career was guided by his entrepreneurial instincts. He headed Lone Star Builders, The Kool Kup Company and a firm that manufactured charcoal briquettes. His affinity for Mexico served as inspiration for the creation of Palm's Mexico Insurance in 1973. He headed the firm until he retired in 2001. Tito will be missed by the many people he came to know throughout his life in El Paso and in his travels to Mexico and points beyond. He was an avid traveler whose companion on so many memorable journeys was his wife of 54 years, Amelia, also his companion throughout the most rewarding years of his life. Throughout his life, Tito was active in many civic and fraternal organizations. He was a member of the El Paso Masonic Lodge number 130 and the El Maida Temple of the Scottish Rite for more than 50 years. Survivors include his wife Amelia Goodman Krohn and their children Lynn Krohn of Emeryville, CA; Matt and Elizabeth Krohn of Houston, TX; Doug and Monique Krohn of Basking Ridge, NJ; and James and Patricia Krohn of Dallas, TX. Amelia and Tito are blessed with 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held to honor Tito's life on Friday, February 22, 2002, at 1:00 P.M. at Temple Mt. Sinai, 4408 N. Stanton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Scottish Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219, Temple Mt. Sinai, or the library fund at UTEP.