El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, February 23-28, 2002 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ February 23 2001 SUDBURY, EARL JR., 74, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2002. A lifelong resident of El Paso, he retired from Laundry Supply Company and was past president of the El Paso Moose Lodge. "He was a devoted father and grandfather." He is preceded in death by his wife, Elena; and is survived by children, Patricia Coleman, Paulette Gomez, Loretta Poole, Susan Meadows and J. Edward Sudbury; 11 grandchildren, sister, Darlene Morrison and brother, Tommy D. Sudbury. Graveside service will be Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park. Services entrusted to Restlawn Funeral Home. TAYLOR, ZION 10 months of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away February 20, 2002 in S.A.F.B. Hospital. Born April 18, 2001 in Tacoma, Washington. Graveside services will be held under direction of Hillcrest Funeral Home. 915-598-3332. Surviving relatives: Parents: Davina & Michael Taylor of Wichita Falls, TX, 1 Brother: Nasier Taylor of Wichita Falls, TX., Grandparents: Sharon Mitchell of El Paso, TX., David R. Lewis of Gonzales, TX. Amanda & Vincent Taylor of Lexington, S.C., Great Grandparents: Ruth R. Mitchell of El Paso, TX., Juanita & Ralph Iles of Lexington, S.C. RITA P. AGUILAR passed away February 22, 2002 at her residence in Midland, Texas. Rita was born October 13, 1928 in Maverick, Texas to Carlos and Luisa Pando. In 1947 she married Sabino R. Aguilar in Grandfalls, Texas. She was a member of Corazon de Jesus Society in Monahans, Texas in 1964. She lived her Cursillo in San Angelo, Texas in May 1963. Her parents, her husband Sabino and her brother Salvador Pando preceded her in death. Rita is survived by her children: Felis Subia, Rosa Aguilar, Alicia Shimel, Ruben Aguilar, Sabino Aguilar, Jr., Louisa Stewart, Gracie Quintela, eighteen grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be held for Rita at 7:00 P.M. Monday, February 25, 2002 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy, Midland, Texas 79701. FULPS, WELTON JAMES 96, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2002. Mr. Fulps was a teacher and coach in the El Paso Public schools for over 25 years. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss during WWII. Mr. Fulps was a longtime member of the Methodist Church and Elks Lodge #187. Preceded in death by wife Mary Alice Fulps. Survived by sons Eddie J. and wife Betty Fulps and Donald and wife Janalee Fulps, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, sisters Ruby Beason of Fort Worth, TX., Jimmie Ruth Miller of Baytown, TX. Mr. Fulps will have a visitation on Saturday, February 23, 2002 from 10:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside Service will be held in Mountain Park, Oklahoma. Funeral Services entrusted to Becker Funeral Home in Snyder, Oklahoma. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in his name. TAYLOR, JEANNE Eage 88, of Austin, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002. She was born September 3, 1914 in Clifton, Arizona to Homer C. Hirsch and Florence Hirsch Johnston. Mrs. Taylor grew up in El Paso, Texas where her father owned a machine shop that repaired and manufactured custom mining equipment for customers in New Mexico, Arizona and Mexico. After moving to Austin, she graduated from Austin High School in 1932. She attended the University of Texas at El Paso in 1932 and 1933, which was then known as the "College of Mines". She transferred to the University of Texas at Austin in 1934, where she met Madison I. Taylor and they were married in 1938, after he graduated with a degree in Petroleum Engineering and began working for Seaboard Oil Company. They lived in Corpus Christi, Texas and Illinois until World War II, when Madison rejoined the US Navy. They were stationed in Grand Prairie, Texas, Pasco, Washington and Los Angeles, California. After the war, Madison went to work for Gulf Oil in Fort Worth, Texas, where daughter, Janice was born in 1947, and son, Alan was born in 1953. In 1954 they were transferred to Roswell, New Mexico, where they resided until 1972. During their time there, Jeanne and Madison were active with the Roswell Museum and the Great Books Discussion Group at the museum, as well as with the local arts and music activities. Jeanne worked as a volunteer in the Roswell Public Library for many years. After Madison retired in 1972, they returned to Austin, where they met, and became active members of the U.T. Ex-Students Associations. They were acting hosts at many of the Association functions, even going on overseas trips. During their time in Austin, Madison and Jeanne joined the Covenant Presbyterian Church, Jeanne was a volunteer at the Texas State Library and they enjoyed traveling, especially to France with Madison's sister Ruth White and her husband, Frank. They continued to travel even after Jeanne had multiple operations on her right leg, making their last visit to El Paso in 1997. Their first grandchild, Lilia Taylor, was born in December 1997 and Madison died in January of 1998. Jeanne's bereavement was softened by her granddaughter as well as by the birth of her grandson, Theodore Taylor in October, 2000. Mrs. Taylor loved books, and continued to read fiction and history until her passing. She was fond of travel, mountains, good tea, good wine and chocolate, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Taylor-Dillard of San Francisco, California; her son Alan taylor, daughter-in-law Jennifer Taylor, granddaughter Lilia Taylor and grandson Theodore Taylor, all of Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Madison. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2002 at the Cook-Walden Rockwood Lane Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, Texas with Dr. Rick Myers presiding. Arrangements by Cook-Walden Rockwood Lane Funeral Home, 7811 Rockwood Lane, Austin, Texas 78757 (512) 452-4001. February 24 2001 Return to top Starkey, James Retired Colonel of Madison, Alabama, a retired U.S. Army Colonel died February 15, 2002. He was 60. Col. Starkey was a native of Massachusetts and lived in El Paso, Tx., before moving to Huntsville, Al., in 1990. He served in the U.S. Army for 26 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Air Medal, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. Survivors include his wife Sandra M. Starkey; two sons, Scott D. Starkey and Brian D. Starkey, both of Dallas. Burial will be Graveside services at Ft. Bliss Cemetery, 10:00am, February 28th. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Aplastic Anemia Society. QUILICI, JEAN ELIZABETH SNIDER 84, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at Fort Bliss William Beaumont Army Medical Center. She was born on April 13, 1917, in Meyersdale, PA and was a resident of El Paso for over 40 years. She attended Duke University and graduated from Temple University in the First Class of Medical Technologists in 1939, and retired from Civil Service in 1981. She is survived by her husband Leo J. Quilici; son Captain Leo J. Quilici II, U.S.N.; daughters Louise Wickliffe and Mary Quilici; granddaughter Heather Boykin and great granddaughter Emily Boykin. She was a loving, caring and generous woman who will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Franciscan Missions. TAYLOR, WILLIAM ROBERT born April 21, 1920 died in a VA Hospital on February 18, 2002. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII, retired after 40 years from Southern Pacific Railroads. He is survived by his wife, Frances Taylor; his son, John Taylor of Baton Rouge, LA and his daughters, Barbara Landis of Whitney, TX and Debbie Salazar of Uvalde, TX; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 25th at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Chapel. Palbearers will be James B. Barnes, Bill Dingwall, Weldon Howell, Maxie Smith, Irvin Holt. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. GUELL, DORWIN F. 85, died February 20, 2002. Dorwin was a resident of El Paso, Texas for more than 30 years. Dorwin was a member of the Coronado Christian Church. He worked for Darbyshire Steel from the time he arrived in El Paso until he retired in 1982. Dorwin was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Guell and by his second wife, Fern Guell. He was survived by his niece, Judy and Chet Cottom, their daughter, Elaine and her son, DeAndre also by Begee Allen; granddaughters, Joanne Jordan, Suzanne and Lenard Phillips, Dianne and Bill Johnson, and Bobbianne and Tim Ericson; great-grandchildren, Peggianne, Ben and Leslianne Ericson; Kyle and Ryan Phillips, and Grant Jordan. Dorwin was a 50+ year Mason and a member of the Shrine Greeters. He was a wonderful gracious and loving man and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be Sunday, February 24th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Monday, February 25th at 1:00 p.m. in Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Chapel with interment following at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Romero, Eleanor G. 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2002. She was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Romero is survived by her three daughters: Katherine Hernandez, Dolores Eberflus, Mary Louise Ellett; seven grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; and sister Frances. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 25, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at a later date. Martinez, Florentino 88, passed away Wednesday February 20, 2002. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Martinez is survived by his sons Ramon Martinez, Julian Martinez, Tony Martinez, Ramon Martinez II., daughters Esther Martinez, and Rosita Martinez. Other survivors include thirteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday February 24, 2002 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Monday February 25, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ramon Martinez, Julian Martinez, Tony Martinez, Richard Martinez, Jose Alfredo Martinez, Ruben Cerna, and Roberto Moya. Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. COLLINSWORTH, MRS. MARION G. 85, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2002 in El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Valley Congregational Church. Mrs. Collinsworth was also a member of the Ysleta Chapter order of the Eastern Star and a charter member of the Lower Valley Art Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max C. Collinsworth and her grandson, Stephen Chase. Mrs. Collinsworth is survived by her son, Gary Collinsworth and his wife Regena of Odessa, Texas. Daughters, Stella Scanlon and husband George Hazelgreen, Alabama and Carolyn Bossley and husband J.M. of Frederick, Colorado. 8 Grandchildren. 14 Great Grandchildren. Brother Vernon L. Greggerson and wife Doris. Sister-in-laws, Mildred Good, Mary Sanders and Nancy Greggerson. Brother-in-law Fred Collinsworth and wife Ora. Many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Funeral Service will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel with Rev. Robert Voight officiating. Members of the family will serve as Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Stephen's Church of Hope, 2400 George Dieter, El Paso, Texas 79936. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332 CASTILLO, MARGARITA R. 76, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2002 in El Paso. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Castillo was a retired machine operator for Hick Ponder. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sandra Acosta. Mrs. Castillo is survived by her daughter Yvonne Acosta. 7 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Sister: Caridad Paez. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Manuel Acosta Jr., Javier Acosta, Alfredo Acosta Jr., Julian Acosta, Salvador Acosta and Andrew Acosta. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangemetns by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR 598-3332 VERA, OFELIA S. "NANA" 64, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and worked as a nurses assistant. Mrs. Vera was a member of the Catholic Church. She was a loving wife and leaves behind her husband, Manuel Vera. Other survivors include her sons and their wives, Jesus Romero Jr. and Martha Delgado and Roy and Delia Vera; daughters and their husbands, Marie A. Navarro and Robert, Cynthia B. Trejo and James and Elvia Rangel and Eleazer; 16 grandchildren; brothers, Leopoldo, Antonio, Reymundo, Gilbert, Eduardo and Samuel Sanchez; sister, Gloria Castro. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 24, 2002 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home NE, 4631 Hondo Pass. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2002 at the Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Monday February 25, 2002 at St. Pius X Catholic Church at 12:15 p.m. Msgr. Arturo Banuelas will officiate. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. DAVIS, LEX BEE JR, SGM UNITED STATES ARMY RET., 79, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2002. Born in Charleston, SC on January 9, 1923 to Lex Bee Davis Sr. and Edna Floyd Davis, "Dave," as he was known to his friends, joined the United States Navy in 1940, transferring to the US Army in 1950, and retiring from service in 1972. The real estate community remembers him for his work with First American Title Co. in El Paso, Texas. As a young gunnersmate in the US Navy, he served aboard the Armed Guard Vessel SS Stella Lykes. Sunk by a German submarine, he spent 10 days in a lifeboat before landing in Portuguese West Africa where the SS Chateau Thierry rescued him. His Career in Artillery Air Defense brought him and his family to Europe and the Far East, along with tours in El Paso and Washington, DC. From a military family, Dave is preceded in death by his father, Lex Bee Davis Sr., USMC, and his maternal grandfather, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Edward Floyd, USN. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret, his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Kendall Walthew, his brother CW4 (ret) Charles O. Davis of Enterprise, Alabama, his sisters, Louise Fowler, Carolyn Ippolito, and Patricia Luker, all of Charleston, SC, and his sister-in-law, Anna Davis of Tulsa, OK. Visitation will be Sundary from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest chapel. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME CAROLINA. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 February 25 2001 Return to top KISCO, DOROTHY I. 86, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2002. Preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Survived by her son and his wife R.J. Arden and Shirley; grandchildren Irene Trujillo and Matthew (Cathy) and Mark Arden (Liz); great grand-children Aaron M., David E. and Zelina Trujillo and Nicole Arden; sister Kathryn Olson; niece Judy Cech; and nephew Wayne Olson. MORFIN, ALBERTINA 84, passed away on February 23, 2002. She was a beloved mother, and grandmother and will truly be missed by all who loved and knew her. She was retired from the Federal Reserve Bank after thirty years of service. Miss Morfin was a member of the Catholic church. Miss Morfin is survived by her daughters, Leticia Romero, and Grace Ruiz; grandchildren, Larry Romero, Paul Romero, Rebecca Escandon, Karoly Bieganowski; great grandson Troy Romero; nephews, Rogelio Gonzalez and Fr. John Morfin; sister, Rosa M. Gonzalez. The family would like to thank V.N.A.-Hospice for all their help and support. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 25, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West. Rosary will be held on Monday, February 25, 2002 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West 128 N. Resler Dr. Funeral Mass will held on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 9:15 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Memory Gardens of Valley Cemetery with Fr. Peters officiating. Pallbearers Larry Romero, Paul Romero, Ramiro Escandon, Roger Gonzalez, David Johnson, and Jason Harrington. February 26 2001 Return to top SCHIEMAN, HERMAN LISLE "DUTCH" 74, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2002. Born in Edgewater, Colorado, he attended the University of Colorado where he earned a Bachelors degree in Architecture. Lisle worked as a licensed professional Engineer in El Paso where he resided for the last 47 years. He served as a Gunners Mate in the U.S. Navy on a destroyer in World War II. Lisle retired from the El Paso Independent School District as Director of Facilities, where his responsibilities included the construction of many EPISD Schools. Mr. Schieman was preceded in death by his oldest son Paul Lisle Schieman. Lisle was the loving husband of Barbara, father of Pam Baker, Terri Treharne, Judy Amstater, and Todd Schieman of California. He will also be greatly missed by his ten grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Coronado Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of choice. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. VILLA, NICOLAS 84, passed away Saturday February 23, 2002. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and an active member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Villa is preceded in death by his daughter Connie Villa. He is survived by his wife Maria T. Villa, his daughters Cecy Ramirez, Leonor Huerta,Virginia Figueroa, Reyna Lehker, Maria Eytcheson, Dolores Rodarte, Margarita Torres, Marta Perez, and sons Federico Villa, Nicolas Antonio Villa, Benjamin Villa, and Cesareo Rodriguez. Other survivors include twenty‑two grandchildren, four‑great grandchildren, and childhood friend 'brother' Fermin Soto. Visitation will be held Tuesday February 26, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m. at San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday February 27, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Interment will be at Jardines Eternos Cemetery in Cd. Juarez, Mexico at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church. Arrangements made by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. GONZALEZ, MARIA DE JESUS (Jesusita), 92, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2002. Preceded in death by husband Baltazar Gonzalez; sons Armando and Baltazar Gonzalez Jr. and her parents. Survived by sons Fernando,amiro, and Raul Gonzalez; daughter Lily Aguirre; 22 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Mrs. Gonzalez will lie in state Wednesday, February 27, 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. Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at Martin Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, February 28, 2002 at Santo Nino De Atocha Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Burial at Evergreen East Cemetery. CHAVEZ, MRS. CARMEN D. 88, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2002 in El Paso. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Enrique Chavez. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her sons, Jose E. Chavez of El Paso, Texas, Luis Chavez of San Diego, California and Ignacio Chavez of El Paso, Texas. Daughters, Carmen C. Munoz of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Maria I.Caro of Mesquite, New Mexico. 20 Grandchildren. 23 Great Grandchildren. 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 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Carlos Chavez, Jimmy Munoz, John Munoz, Ignacio Chavez, Michael Hidalgo, Luis Chavez, Luis E. Chavez, and Danny Caro Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jose E. Chavez, Abraham Luna, Danny Caro Sr., Ricky Hidalgo and Hector Luna. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598‑3332 ESTRADA, LUCILA M. 63, passed away February 23, 2002. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Estrada is preceded in death by her parents Felix Sr. and Manuela Moreno, and two children, son Lauro Estrda Jr., and daughter Maria Lorenza Estrada. She is survived by her husband Lauro Estrada Sr., daughter Corina Sotomayor, son‑in‑law Jorge Sotomayor Jr., and one grandson, Angel Sotomayor. Visitation will be held Tuesday February 26, 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 Wednesday February 27, 2002 at 1:00 pm at St. Stephens Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jorge Sotomayor Jr., Frankie Ornelas III, Albert Ornelas, Ray Aguilar, Efren Friarie, and Abel Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers are Angel Sotomayer and Albert Roldan. Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Humberto Navarro, Sr., 72, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2002 at a local hospital. Mr. Navarro was a life long resident of El Paso and the owner of El Padrino Lounge. He was preceded in death by his mother, Luz M. Navarro. Mr. Navarro is survived by his wife, Alba Luz Navarro, sons, Humberto Jesus, Eduardo, and Daniel, daughters, Alba Luz, Vilma, and Claudina, 3 grandchildren, Gilberto Guillen Jr., Daniela Navarro, and Isaac Navarro, brothers, Jesus Navarro and Luis Navarro, sisters, Luz Socorro Esparza and Maria Teresa Villegas. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home ‑ Carolina. Prayer Service will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Service will be Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Family members will serve as Pallbearers. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598‑3332 FLORES, ROGELIO 64, passed away Friday, February 22, 2002 in El Paso. He was a long time resident of El Paso and a Production Manager. Mr. Flores is preceded in death by his father Celso Flores, sister, Amada Flores. He is survived by his wife, Georgina Flores, mother, Eva Ontiveros, sons, Rogelio Flores, Alejandro Flores, Victor Alberto Flores, daughter, Sylvia Flores Loya, 8 grandchildren, brothers, Moroni Flores, Roberto Flores, Saul Flores, Adarian Flores, Sisters, Hilda Gonzalez, Yolanda Pinon, Arcelia Jarvis and Martha Escobar. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 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 10:00 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1212 Sumac. Pallbearers will be Rogelio Flores, Alejandro Flores, Victor Flores, Carlos A. Loya, Carlos Loya Jr., and Rogelio A. Flores. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina rive. 598‑3332 GRANADOS, LUCY OLIVARES 52, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2002 in El Paso. Mrs. Granados had been a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. She had been employed as an Inspector for Farah Manufacturing. She is survived by her husband Jesus C. Granados. Daughter, Rosemary Lorraine Granados. Father, Pedro Olivares.Brothers, Lorenzo B. Olivares and Pedro Olivares Jr. Sister, Cecilia O. Falcon. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednes-day at 7 p.m. at San Jose Mission. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Lorenzo Olivares Sr., Lorenzo Olivares Jr., Able Gomez, Samuel Granados, Jose Falcon and Pedro Olivares Jr. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME ‑ CAROLINA. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598‑3332 Herrera, Salvador G. passed away on Feb 22, 2002. He was a long‑time resident of El Paso. Salvador is survived by his wife Esperanza Herrera, and his eight children: Marlene, Salvador Jr., Jeanette, Janice, Lorraine, Lorelei, Edward and Joan. He also had sixteen grandchildren. Salvador was a great member of the community and he was loved very much by his family. He will be missed. DOMINGUEZ, MANUELA "NELLIE" was called home by Our Lord on Friday, February 22, 2002. A longtime resident of El Paso, Nellie retired from W.R. Weaver Company. Her retirement years were spent volunteering for various church groups and enjoying her grandchildren. Beloved Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great‑Grandmother, Great‑Great‑Grandmother, and Aunt, she was preceded in death by her mother Refugio Robledo Dominguez and her father Jose Dominguez. Survivors include her son David Dominguez and wife Alice of Merced, California. Daughter Terry Mendoza and husband George, sisters Catalina D. Chavez and Ruth Peterson of El Paso. SisterCipriana Villanueva and brother Natividad Dominguez of Los Angeles. She will be deeply missed by her 9 Grandchildren, 2 Great‑Grandchildren, 1 Great‑Great‑Grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be George Mendoza, Matthew Mendoza, Dante Mendoza, DavidDominguez, Salvador Chavez, Tim Esparza, Bernie Cereceres, and Juan Carrillo. Our Family wishes to thank the following people for their assistance and support; the Del Sol Oncology Nursing Staff, especially Sam and Monica, the Pebble Creek Nursing Center and Staff, and Ms. Murillo with Odyssey Hospice. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at HillcrestFuneral Home ‑ Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598‑3332 February 27 2001 Return to top Cruz Munoz, Maria 68, passed away Friday, February 22, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was a member of Santo Nino Jesus de Atocha Catholic Church, past President of Bowie Alumni Association, Historian Bowie Booster Club, lifetime PTA member E.P.I.S.D., past member PTSA Jefferson, Cosmetology Instructor at Tri State Beauty School. Survivors include her husband Ramon "Monchie" Munoz; daughters & son in law Belinda Rodriguez & Cristina & Dr. Rudy Leyva; son Ricardo Munoz; grandchildren Ruby Rodriguez, Rhia Vallejo & husband Michael, Rikki Leyva, Paul Leyva; great grandchildren Izac Gasca, Michael Vallejo, Jr., Michelle Vallejo. Visitation will be Wednesday, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel. Rosary Service will be Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at funeral home. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Santo Nino Jesus de Atocha Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricardo Munoz, Lou Portillo, Dr. Rudy Leyva, Michael Vallejo, David Saenz, Ruben Munoz, Robert Cordova, Richard Villa & Steve Walworth. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. SLAFF, MAUDIE SHELTON 91, died February 10, 2002 in Lubbock, Texas. She was a resident of the Perfect Peace Care Center in Wolfforth, TX. She was born October 29, 1910 to a pioneering New Mexico family in Glenwood, N.M. She made her home in El Paso for 70 years and retired after 30 years as the Civilian Supervisor of Finance at Ft. Bliss. She was an active member of the El Paso Women's Club and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Her special interest was the Arts and Crafts Club where her contributions helped to make the annual show a success. Mrs. Slaff was a strong supporter of the UTEP Basketball and Football programs being a season ticket holder for many years. She had the distinction of being the first woman juror and jury foreman in the County Court of El Paso. She is survived by her daughter, Carole Ann Adams McFerren of Henderson, NV; three grandchildren, Dr. Glen McFerren of Lubbock, TX., Scottie McFerren Leming of Murrieta, CA., and Greg McFerren of Kaneohe, HI; eight great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husbands David Slaff and Robert Adams; her parents, Claude H. Shelton and Minnie Belle Burns; five brothers and one sister. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society. Arrangements were handled by Resthaven Funeral Home in Lubbock, TX. CASTRO, IGNACIO G. (NACHO) 69, passed away Sunday February 24, 2002. He is survived by his wife Amada L. Castro, daughters Ana Maria Ugues and Sylvia Jimenez, brother Roberto G. Castro, grandchildren Ricardo Ugues, Marcos Ugues, Veronica Ugues, Monica Ugues, Veronica Jimenez, and Rebecca Jimenez and 6 greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 pm, on Thursday February 28 with rosary at 7 pm at El Paso Mission Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 am Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to El Paso Mission Funeral Home. FLORES, ROGELIO 64, passed away Friday, February 22, 2002 in El Paso. He was a long time resident of El Paso and a Production Manager. Mr. Flores is preceded in death by his father Celso Flores, sister, Amada Flores. He is survived by his wife, Georgina Flores, mother, Eva Flores, sons, Rogelio Flores, Alejandro Flores, Victor Alberto Flores, daughter, Sylvia Flores Loya, 8 grandchildren, brothers, Moroni Flores, Roberto Flores, Saul Flores, Adrian Flores, sisters, Hilda Gonzalez, Yolanda Pinon, Arcelia Jarvis and Martha Escobar. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 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 10:00 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1212 Sumac. Pallbearers will be Rogelio Flores, Alejandro Flores, Victor Flores, Carlos A. Loya, Carlos Loya Jr., and Rogelio A. Flores. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. DAVILA, YOLANDA 42, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a life long resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Davila is survived by her son, Jaime Ismael Davila, daughters, Monica Yvette Davila, Veronica Yvonne Davila, and sister, Magdalena Valtier Castro. 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 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Jaime Ismael Davila, Tomas Davila, Ernest Valtier, Alfonso Orona, Pedro Davila and Jerry Chavez. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 CAROLINA, 598-3332. PEREZ, ROSA EMMA RIVERA 49, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2002. Born in Mexico, she dedicated her time to her family and home. Survivors include her husband, Luis Perez; son, Jaime Cruz Rivera; daughters, Nancy A. Rivera Fontes and Elizabeth Monares; 4 grandchildren; brothers, Enrique, Luis Manuel, Roberto, Javier and Jorge; sisters, San Juana and Margarita Rivera; along with several other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 4-9 P.M. Wednesday at Sunset Funeral Home - East, Chapel of Remembrance, with a Rosary to be recited at 7 P.M. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 10 A.M. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1315 Travis. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Her parents, Marcelino and Socorro F. Rivera preceded her in death. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East. MONTGOMERY, ZOE ANNE NEAL Montgomery Funeral services will be held at Trinity-First United Methodist Church on Friday, March 1, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. for ZOE ANNE NEAL MONTGOMERY who passed away Tuesday February 26, 2002. Burial will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. She was born August 14, 1921, in McAlester, Oklahoma to Maye Louise Rasar and William Caswell Neal. She demonstrated an early interest in music and by the time the family moved to Dallas, she was appearing in recital and on radio. She went on to study piano, organ and voice at Texas State College for Women. In 1944 she married John Willard Montgomery who preceded her in death. She traveled with him throughout his career as an Army Air Corps Physician. They came to El Paso when he assumed the rank of Post Surgeon at Fort Bliss. Zoe Anne continued her career in music performing in recital on the organ and piano in Santa Fe, Hanover College, Indiana, and in El Paso. She taught private students piano in El Paso for four decades, and also taught at Austin High School, Radford School for Girls, and Hillside Elementary School in the Deaf Education Department. In Santa Fe she served as President of the Girl Scout Council, served on the Board of the Children's Ballet Workshop, was President of the Junior Welfare Association, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the School of Practical Nursing at St. Vincent Hospital. In El Paso she was President of the Radford Mother's Association, a member of the American Guild of Organists and was active for many years in the El Paso Music Teacher's Association. She was a member of Trinity-First United Methodist Church where she served on the Television Ministry team and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She was a member of Music Teachers National Association, Texas Order of Eastern Star and was a volunteer with the El Paso Police Department. Zoe Anne is survived by her daughters J. Anne Montgomery of South Bend, Indiana, Jane Montgomery Sinclair of El Paso, and three grandchildren: Jennifer Griffing, and Janet Sinclair, both of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Peter Buttigieg of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Television Ministry of Trinity-First Methodist Church, 810 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902 or El Paso Music Teachers Scholarship Fund, c/o Mark Watts, 66 Kingery, El Paso, TX 79902. February 28 2001 Return to top Munoz, Maria Cruz 68, passed away Friday, February 22, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was a member of Santo Nino Jesus de Atocha Catholic Church, past President of Bowie Alumni Association, Historian Bowie Booster Club, lifetime PTA member E.P.I.S.D., past member PTSA Jefferson, Cosmetology Instructor at Tri State Beauty School. Survivors include her husband Ramon "Monchie" Munoz; daughters & son in law Belinda Rodriguez & Cristina & Dr. Rudy Leyva; son Ricardo Munoz; grandchildren Ruby Rodriguez, Rhia Vallejo & husband Michael, Rikki Leyva, Paul Leyva; great grandchildren Izac Gasca, Michael Vallejo, Jr., Michelle Vallejo. Visitation will be Wednesday, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel. Rosary Service will be Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at funeral home. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Santo Nino Jesus de Atocha Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricardo Munoz, Lou Portillo, Dr. Rudy Leyva, Michael Vallejo, David Saenz, Ruben Munoz, Robert Cordova, Richard Villa & Steve Walworth. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. LORENTZEN, JOHN NATHAN LANE 88, Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force Reserve (Ret.), passed away Monday, February 25th, 2002 in El Paso. A native El Pasoan, he was born on February 17, 1914, attended Vilas School and graduated from El Paso High School in 1931. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1935 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific, and during the Korean War he served as Base Supply Officer at Macdill Air Force Base, Florida. After the Korean War, he returned to El Paso and took over his father's Merchandize Brokerage Business. He sold the business in the mid 1960's and then worked for the El Paso Independent School District and later was a public accountant. He was active in Rotary International from 1947-1977. Mr. Lorentzen was a 50 year member of El Paso Lodge No. 130, AF & AM, and the El Paso Scottish Rite Bodies, where he was especially active and nationally recognized for his accomplishments in the design of ritual costuming. A 33 degree mason, he was also a member of El Maida Shrine Temple. He was a member of the Col. Turner R. Sharp Chapter, Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, where he served as Chaplain for many years and was Past President in 1989. He was also an active member of the El Paso Art Association, serving as Treasurer from 1987-1994. He was preceded in death by his father Julius William Lorentzen, his mother Ada Vivian Lane Lorentzen and his sister Julia Lane Lorentzen Fink. He is survived by his wife Eleanor Lillian Medler Lorentzen, his brother Dr. Wayne Lane Lorentzen, his son Colonel Edward Julius Lorentzen (U.S. Army Ret.), his daughter Anne Elizabeth Lorentzen, his daughter-in-law Betty Lange Lorentzen and three grandchildren, Amy Irene Lorentzen, John Calvin Lorentzen and Emily Christine Lorentzen. Visitation will be Thursday, 5-9 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, 320 Montana Avenue. Funeral services will be held at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel on Friday at 1:15 p.m. with interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. PINEDA, ELISA M. born April 27, 1916 passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jose D. Pineda. She was a life long resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by her sons, Richard D. Pineda and Gilbert Pineda and seven grandchildren. Rosary services were conducted by Sr. Maria Jesus Munguia. Funeral mass Thursday, February 28, 2002, 9:15 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rev. Rafael Garcia, S.J., officiating with burial immediately following at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers, Richard D. Pineda, Gilbert Pineda, Chuck Pineda, Nick Pineda, Ray Alvillar, Mike Portillo. Honorary Pallbearers, Tom Scrivner, Eddie Morales, Oscar Morales, Gilbert Veloz, Butch Lieber, Ismael Hernandez. Zimmerman, Emanuel S. Manny 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2002. Manny was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 25, 1923. He was a tech sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. As a radio operator and waist gunner on a B-26 medium bomber, Manny flew 66 missions over Germany and France, followed by several supply flights through the Himalayan Mountains. He moved to El Paso and married Irene Faye Levy in 1947. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage. A Master Plumber by trade, Manny founded Casa Plumbing Company in 1972. He remained an active partner in the company with sons Mark Zimmerman and Lee Zimmerman. Manny was a longtime Mason in the Blue Lodge and Scottish Rite. Manny is preceded in death by his parents Rose Raskin Zimmerman and Sam Zimmerman and by his twin brother Harold Zimmerman. He will be remembered by his friends and family including wife Irene Levy Zimmerman; sister Ellen Krasn of Henderson, Nevada; daughter Jeryl Marcus and son-in-law David Marcus, sons Jay Zimmerman, Mark Zimmerman and Lee Zimmerman; grandchildren Jessica Zimmerman, Joseph Marcus and Amanda Marcus, Shelby Zimmerman and Jake Zimmerman along with his nieces and nephews in El Paso, and Henderson, Nevada and Kansas City. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Friday, March 1st at Temple Mt. Sinai cemetery. Gavaldon, Augusto Leonardo 78, affectionately known by friends and family as "Leony", passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002. He was a life long resident of El Paso. Mr. Gavaldon was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Jesus Gavaldon Caballero and his mother Mrs. Angela Natividad Gavaldon; by his sisters: Laura G. Swain, Florinda Isa Gavaldon, Eva G. Martinez, Delia G. Guillen, and his brother Jesse Gavaldon. He is survived by his wife Bertha Alicia Naciff Gavaldon, his son Alberto Leonardo Gavaldon, daughter Rebecca Lorena Hancock, two granddaughters, Kirsten and Lauren Hancock; and also survived by daughter Chantal Armande Gavaldon of Fort Worth, Texas, a granddaughter Michelle and great grandson Damon of same city. He is also survived by his brother Alberto Jose Gavaldon of Ontario, Calif., two sisters Alma Alicia Shaffer of Reseda, Calif., and Selsa G. Reyes of El Paso. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was retired from the KTSM Station where he was present at the dawn of the television era. In that capacity he also was present at the installation of the first El Paso Aerial Tramway. Willis, Clifton Adir 72, of Goode, VA, formerly of El Paso passed away Sunday, February 24, 2002 at Lynchburg General Hospital in Virginia. He was the husband of Hazel Willis. Born in Clintwood, VA, March 4, 1929, he was the son of the late Garland and Mae Farmer Willis. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. Exceptional at gardening, he was also a versatile handyman and was a member of the Forest Alliance Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Clifton A. Willis, Jr. of Honolulu, HI; Gary Wayne Willis and wife, Michelle of El Paso, TX; Donald Kalani Willis of Wichita Falls, TX; two daughters, Carol Mae Willis of Goode, VA; Shirley Gale Bowles and husband, Richard of El Paso, TX; five brothers, James T. Willis of Maryland, Bill Willis of Hurt, VA; Jack Willis and Joe Willis, both of Clintwood, VA; Martin Willis of Meadowview, VA; one sister, Betty June Mullins of Hindman, KY and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 26, 2002, in Whitten Timberlake Chapel in Virginia with Pastor Cecil Kramer and Pastor James Lee of Forest Alliance Church officiating. Funeral services in El Paso to be held Friday, March 1, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. in Restlawn Funeral Home, 4848 Alps, with interment to follow in Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors to be accorded. GUERRA, DANIEL "DANNY" 46, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 26, 2002. Danny was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. He was an Appliance Technician with Regis Bernard Furniture. He is preceded in death by his father, David Guerra, Sr. and is survived by his wife of 10 years, Linda Guerra; Sons, Daniel Guerra Jr., Alex Gurrola, Daniel Gurrola and Rudy Guerra; Daughter, Becky Livingston; Mother, Maria B. Guerra; Brothers, David Guerra, Jr., Ramon and Ruben Guerra; Sister, Annette Salas, and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, February 28, 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, March 1, 2002 at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Pallbearers, David Guerra III, Ruben Guerra, Daniel Guerra, Jr., Jacinto Gurrola Jr., Joe Salas Jr. and Tony Chaparro. Danny will be laid to rest at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. FREAD, LORENE (LOU) born March 22, 1930 in Kearney, Nebraska. Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has been called into the kingdom of heaven to live forever with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After a long bout with cancer she rested on February 22, 2002 at 72 years of age. She was preceded in death by her loving husband and friend, Hal. Survived by her children, Bill and Lisa Fread, Cindy and Dave Wheeler, Debbie and David Hall, Kathy Fread, David and Jody Fread; grandchildren, Molly, Jody, Cherie, Nick, Amanda, Lee, and Samuel; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Bailey, Madeline, Brandon and Westley. Viewing will be at 11:00 a.m. March 1, 2002 with a memorial service at 12:30 p.m. at Harvest Christian Center 785 Southwestern Dr. by Pastor C. Eddie Lee. Burial will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery following services. DAVILA, YOLANDA 42, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a life long resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Davila is survived by her son, Jaime Ismael Davila, daughters, Monica Yvette Davila, Veronica Yvonne Davila, sisters, Magdalena Valtier Castro, Rebeca Valtier Orona and Grace Valtier. 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 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Jaime Ismael Davila, Tomas Davila, Ernest Valtier, Alfonso Orona, Pedro Davila and Jerry Chavez. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 CAROLINA, 598-3332 DURAN, MIGUEL P. 81, passed away Monday, February 25, 2002 in Truth or Consequence, New Mexico. He was a longtime resident of Canutillo, Texas and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Duran was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He is survived by his daughters Celia Barreras, Anita Ornelas and Maria Elena Ortega. 11 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, La Union, New Mexico. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in La Union Cemetery, La Union, New Mexico. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-DONIPHAN. 5054 DONIPHAN DR. 587-0202