El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, May 22-31 2002 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ May 22 2001 AVALOS, MANUELA DIAZ beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2002 at the age of 94. She was a resident of El Paso since 1963 and was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Leon Avalos. Mrs. Avalos is survived by her sons Edward Avalos of Huntington Beach, CA., Mike Avalos, Leonel Avalos and Jose Avalos all of El Paso, daughters Herminia Perez of Phoenix, AZ., Cecilia Monroe of Clarksville, Indiana, Manuela Lockwood of Gardengrove, CA., Maria Avalos of El Paso, 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 22, 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 Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. The family would like to give special thanks to Brenda Brown, Lamarr Smith and Maria Elena from Odyssey Health Care, Fr. Trini Fuentez and Jim Meyers of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Edward Avalos, Leonel Avalos, Mike Avalos, Jose Avalos, Michael Avalos, Andrew Avalos, Steven Perez and Larry Glen Lockwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or to Odyssey Health Care In., 7500 Viscount Blvd., El Paso, Texas 79925. SMITH, JR., JESSE E. 91, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2002. Jesse was born June 5, 1910 in New Orleans, LA to Jesse E. Smith, Sr. and Valerie Brill Smith. He moved to El Paso in 1945 and was employed by El Paso Electric then later self-employed. He married Mirza Durand who preceded him in death on Feb. 13, 2001. Survived by his son, J.E. (Buddy) Smith (Liz) and three grandchildren, Al, Russ and Linda; and five great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to attorney Robert Warach and his staff, Rebecca and Donna; also to Mitch Ayala and to the wonderful people of VNA Hospice of El Paso. A Prayer service was held for the family by the VNA Hospice Chaplain. Cremation services entrusted to Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. MR. BILLIE "BILL" L. BRYANT born in San Angelo, TX; lived in El Paso, TX. passed away May 20, 2002 at aprox 8:05 am at a local hospital. He was a World War II vet receiving a Purple Heart while serving in the Navy. Bill loved to fish, enjoyed bowling, and playing dominoes with his friends. He is survived by his ex-wife Mary Bryant; sons: Retired Air Force Lt. Colonel Jerry Bryant and wife Debra of Washington, D.C.; Donald and wife Cathy Bryant of El Paso, TX., daughters: Peggy Aitches and Betty Chadsworth both of San Angelo, TX.; sister Susan Parrott and nephew from Wayneborough, PA. Graveside service will be today, May 23, 2002 at 2 pm at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - West. MENDEZ, SR., CARLOS "CARLITOS80, passed away Monday, May 20, 2002, a life long El Paso resident and a veteran of WWII during the American Theater and received the Victory Medal during the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, worked for Phelps Dodge Copper Refinery in the tank house and retired after 32 years, member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and was a member of Washington Park Senior Citizens Center. Survived by children, Susie Richard and husband, Gaetan, Carlos Mendez, Jr. and wife, Patricia Vaughan, Sylvia Layne and husband, Gary, Elizabeth Smith and husband, Sam, and their mother Carmen R. Mendez; grandchildren, Adam and Adrian Mendez, Susan Chrisman and Brandon Layne; and a great-grandchild, Skylar Chrisman. Visitation will be Thursday, May 23, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer, with rosary recited at 7 p.m. Graveside will be Friday at 9 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. The family wishes to thank all the staff in the CCU Department at Sierra Medical Center and Doctors Serrato, Belbel, Chavez and Maldonado. GRIFFIN, CHARLES 74, passed away May 20, 2002 in Plainview, Texas. He had been a lifelong resident in El Paso before retiring in Datil, NM for 9 years before moving to Plainview, TX in a retirement center. He retired from Asarco and was a member of St. Alban Episcopal Church. He was a WWII Veteran and served on 2 vessels in U.S. Navy USS Rudyerd Bay and USS Manila Bay. He was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Fraternity Lodge #1111; El Madia Shrine; Boy Scouts of America. Preceded in death by parents Charles & Anna Griffin. Survivors, son, Bill Griffin, daughter & son-in-law Susie & Ken Austin; son & daughter- in- law Bobby & Frances Griffin of Plainview, TX; grandson, Mike Austin; granddaughter, Amy Stokes; special friends Virginia & Charles Russell of Plainview, TX. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. BLACK, CHRIS 54, passed away Friday, May 17, 2002. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from the US Army after 13 years of service. He is survived by his mother Kathy Hubert, his sons Damon Blackand Lamont Hunter, his daughter Lakeysha Black, 5 grandchildren and sister Loreane Black Nickerson. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 21, 2002 from 5 pm to 9 pm at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Service will be said at 11 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers will be George Willard, Tommy Johnson, Harlod Collins and Larry Hodges. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. SOLIS, JOSE RAPHAEL 71, passed away on May 21, 2002 in a local hospital. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and attended the Instituto Palmore and Escuela Particular de Agricultura in Cd. Juarez. He served during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army. He was a foreman in a chemical plant in Los Angeles for 22 years. Upon retirement he returned to El Paso. He is survived by his wife Maria Rosa Raig Solis, his three sons and daughter-in-law, Jose R. and Arlene, Jorge A. and Carlos A. Solis, grandchildren, Jennifer and Carlitos Solis, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador and Celia Solis, and sister Olga Alcala. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 23, 2002, 4 to 9 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home - West, Chapel of Remembrance. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2002, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 400 W. Sunset Dr. Pallbearers will include Richard Gutierrez, Charles Gutierrez, Armando Gutierrez, Juan Pulido, Hector Salgado, and Alejandro Salgado. Honorary Pallbearers will include Dr. Ed Juarez and Ray Ciceri. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa, NM. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - West. Harris, William Christopher Beloved husband, father and brother, 84, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002. He was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas, and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Bill retired from the United States Army as a Master Sergeant after twenty-four years of service. He served in WWII and the Korean Conflict. During WWII he was a POW for three and a half years. During his years of service he earned the Sharpshooter Badge, three Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart and numerous other meritorious commendations and ribbons. Upon his retirement, Bill was a Sales Executive with Morton Foods and later worked at the Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club. Preceded in death by his son James Harris. Survived by his wife of forty nine years, Hanako Harris, his sons Larry Harris and wife Peggy of Augusta, GA; and John Harris and wife Rosa of El Paso, Tx; his daughter, Linda Wise and husband John of El Paso, Tx; his sister, Margaret Hodges and husband Milburn of Cherry Valley, AR; as well as eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Graveside Service Thursday, 1:30 p.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. HUGHEY, MARJORIE MEYER 89 and a resident of El Paso for 66 years passed away May 20, 2002. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 24, 1912. She was a member of St. Clement's Episcopal Church and was active in the Alter Guild. She was a sustaining member of the Junior League of El Paso and was active in Planned Parenthood. She attended Texas School of Mines (now UTEP). Preceded in death by her husband, Allen Harrison Hughey and sister, Ethel Meyer Schwartz. Marjorie is survived by daughters, Elizabeth Hughey Gillett and husband, Ron of Anthony, New Mexico and Virginia Hughey Christie of San Antonio; Texas; grandsons, Ron E. Gillett, Jr. of El Paso and Harrison Hughey Gillett of Denver, Colorado; niece, Sandra Schwartz Hoover and nephew, Jonathan D. Schwartz, Jr. and wife, Jody, all of El Paso; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 8700 Dyer, El Paso, Texas. Pallbearers will be Ron Gillett, Jr., Harrison Gillett, Jonathan Schwartz, Bill Peterson, Roger Brown and John Kelley. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a favorite charity. La Sra. SANDOVAL, ESTHER O. viuda de Juan Sandoval, fallecio el 20 de Mayo del ano 2002. Nacio en Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua el 11 de Febrero de 1932 y vivio la mayor parte de su vida en Juarez y El Paso, Texas. Fue ama de casa aunque trabajo unos anos de operadora de maquina de cocer. Sus hijas son Maria Burgis de Escondido, California e Irma Sandoval, Leticia Elias y Carmen Rubio de El Paso, Texas. Sus hijos son Juan y Jose Sandoval de El Paso, Texas. Le sobreviven 23 nietos y 13 bisnietos. Fue miembra de la Iglesia Catolica San Pio X donde participo como cursillista, en el Sendero de Amor, y en otras actividades. Se podra visitar de 6:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. en la Iglesia San Pio X en la calle Geronimo el 22 de Mayo del ano 2002. Su rosario sera el 22 de Mayo del ano 2002 a las 7:00 p.m. en la Iglesia San Pio X en la calle Geronimo. Su misa sera el 23 de Mayo del ano 2002 en la Iglesia Catolica de San Pio X ubicada en la calle Geronimo 1007 a las 9:30 a.m. El entierro seguira en el panteon de Mount Carmel ubicado en la calle Zaragoza sur #401. Los portaferetros seran Juan y Jose Sandoval, Gus Longoria, Roberto Elias, Manuel Rubio, y Carlos Rodriguez. Los arreglos del funeral fueron hechos por MARTIN FUNERAL HOME 3839 Montana Avenue, telefono 566-3955. May 23 2001 Return to top WEBB, ELEANOR LOUISE Born April 15, 1943 in Adams County, Indiana, the second daughter and third child of Luella (Winslow) and Earl M. Webb, passed away May 20, 2002 at the age of 59. Eleanor graduated from Berne-French TWP High School in Berne, Indiana in May 1961. She was a 1964 graduate of Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. After graduation she went on to receive her B.S. in Nursing at Indiana University in June of 1968. She was on the staff of a neighborhood health center in Louisville, Kentucky in the late 1960's. She moved to Detroit, Michigan and obtained her Masters in Nursing at Wayne State University in June of 1974. She then worked on the staff of the Mental Health Department at Sinai Hospital in Detroit for a number of years. Eleanor was also on staff for a few years at the Jewish Home for the Aged in Detroit, Michigan. In August 1993, she moved to El Paso to live with her older sister, Margaret and husband Ben Richer who predeceased her in a car accident July 19, 1996. Eleanor attended Western Hills United Methodist Church where she was an active volunteer. She was also an avid supporter of La Familia Del Paso Inc. Mental Health Center of El Paso since the passing of her above relatives. Eleanor is survived by her only brother Cameron J. Webb of Chicago, Ill., niece Judy Decker and 2 nephews Steve and Tim Richer all of Lima, Ohio and a foster nephew Bruce Reineke of Lake Worth, Florida. She was also preceded in death by niece Deborah Richer in 1992 and nephew Kenneth Richer in 1994. Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 24, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to La Familia Del Paso Inc. Mental Health Center, 1511 East Yandell, El Paso, Texas 79902. MONTELONGO, ROMAN A. beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away May 20, 2002 at age 72. He was a retired construction foreman. Mr. Montelongo is survived by his wife of 49 years, Maria N. Montelongo and children Maria de Jesus Montelongo, Lucila Pinedo (Bernardino), Alicia Meraz, Maria Del Carmen Olvera (Juan), Ana Montelongo, Angel R. (Guadalupe), Hector M., Jose M. (Sylvia), 23 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be on Friday, May 24, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Montana with rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at Guardian Angel Church at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 25. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. We will miss Roman very much and we'll always remember and love him. May 24 2001 Return to top Wegleitner, Jeanne P. 5/19/29 to 4/27/02 Please join her family and friends for a special mass held in her memory on 5/25/002 at 1:30 pm at St. Pius X Church, 1050 N. Clark. Hamilton, George A. 91, passed away May 19, 2002. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Florence Hamilton. His son George Hamilton. His daughter and her husband, Carol and Gregory H. Szeyko. Grandchildren Larissa Szeyko, Gregory Szeyko III, and Maggie Hamilton, sister Ruth Lindsley. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 24, 2002 at 9:30 am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. KRETEK, MARY MARGARET (MARGO) NICKLAS 61, former Deming resident and current El Paso resident passed away Wednesday May 22, 2002 at her home. Visitation will begin Friday afternoon from 2 to 4 at Baca's Funeral Chapel where a prayer vigil will begin that evening at seven o'clock. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10:30 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Fr. Mike Lindsey officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Margo was born March 31, 1941 in Clayton to J. Laverne and Mary Jo Schoepf Nicklas. She has been a resident of Deming since 1942 and attended Smith School and graduated from Deming High School in 1959 and furthered her education by attending Western New Mexico University. Margo married Frank Kretek in 1962 and then moved to El Paso where they have made their home. Margo was a homemaker and a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in El Paso. She is survived by her husband, Frank; a daughter, Carol Lynch and her husband John from Austin; a son Charles Kretek of Deming; grandsons, Nicolas King-Kretek and Dominic King-Salopek of Las Cruces; her mother, Mary Jo (Shoepf, Nicklas) Roudebush and her sister, Sister Carol Nicklas both of Deming, 3 aunts, many cousins, 3 sisters in law, Barbara, Gertrude, and Geraldine Kretek; and a nephew, Chris Robinson and his wife Mary of Santa Fe. Pallbearers will be Bill Nicklas, John Lynch, Vic Ontiveros, Wade Worrell, Craig Stevens, and Steve Mauer. Honorary bearers are Cyril Orsak, Chris Robinson, Shanty Bowman, Wayne Humphrey, and John March. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1833, Merrifield, VA 22116-8033 or to the Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund, 615 S. Copper, Deming, NM 88030. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Deming, 811 S. Gold Avenue. Phone 505-546-9671. VILLALOBOS, RAUL El Sr. Raul Villalobos fallecio el 21 de Mayo del 2002. Nacio en Cd. Juarez, Chih. el 10 de Octubre de 1928, y vivio en El Paso, TX 42 anos. Fue presidente de la "Local 505" del Meat Packers Union, consejero de la Union de Creditor de Peyton Packing Company, Co. y Dueno de Mega Dental de El Paso, TX y Cd. Juarez. Le sobreviven su esposa Adela Delgadillo de Villalobos, sus hijos Raul Villalobos, Edgar Villalobos y Alma Villalobos y Alfonso Oaxaca III y sus tias Carmen Rojas y Elisa Gomez. El rosario sera el viernes 24 de mayo en la funeriaria Sunset, ubicada en la calle 480 Norte Resler, a las 7 pm. La misa se llevara acabo el Sabado 25 de Mayo a las 10 de la manana en la catedral de San Patricio. Los servicios bajo la direccion de la funeraria Sunset-West. Chavez, Consuelo 80, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002 in a local hospital. Mrs. Chavez was a very loving person to her family with friendship to all those she met. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish for 42 years. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her son: Miguel Chavez, brother: Salvador Chavez, sister: Salome Chavez. Visitation and Vigil service was held on Thursday, May 23, 2002 in our funeral chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 24, 2002 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow Funeral Mass at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends and members of the family. Funeral services directed by San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S Virginia St. 532-1856 Gutierrez, Anna B. 86, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Lifetime resident of El Paso, Texas. Owner of Standard Floors. Preceded in death by her husband Guillermo (Willie), daughter Margarita and son Daniel. Survived by sons Jose (Maria) Gutierrez of Rowland, CA., Gilbert (Frances) Gutierrez of San Diego, CA., daughter in law Mary Carmen Gutierrez, grandchildren Sylvia, Griselda, Daniel, Ruben, Marta, Isela, Leo, Gilbert, Steven, Tony and Analicia Gutierrez, brothers Manuel and Luis Barba, sisters Emma B. Moran, Carmen Ramirez, Alicia Acosta and Cecilia Barba, great grandchildren Thomas D., Alyssa M., Erin M., Malinda Dani Gutierrez, several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gutierrez will lie in state Friday, May 24, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Monastery of Perpetual Adoration. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2002 at Monastery of Perpetual Adoration. Funeral mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002 at Monastery of Perpetual Adoration. Fr. Monez officiating. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Monastery of Perpetual Adoration. CALDERON, OFELIA DURAN In loving memory of OFELIA DURAN CALDERON, 56, who passed away on May 13, 2002 in Montebello, California. She was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and a resident of Pico Rivera, California. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose S. and Esperanza O. Duran. Mrs. Calderon is survived by her husband Efren L. Calderon, her son Efren Calderon Jr., and her daughter Amber Calderon Blanco. Three grandchildren: Cassandra, Joshua and Johnnie. Three brothers, four sisters, fourteen nephews and nieces and several other family members and friends. She will be deeply missed and always remembered by all who loved and cared for her. Ofelia My eyes weep with tears My heart breaks with sorrow For I shall miss you, my wife, my mother, my friend, My sister dear, Till I see you again, Some day on the morrow TORRES, MICHAEL R. 44, born September 19, 1957, he was a lifelong El Paso resident and employed by Tenant Healthcare. Preceded in death by brother, Frank Torres. Survived by wife, Ysabel Torres; daughters, Rosemary Navarette and husband Martin Parada, Nancy Martinez and husband Carlos, Lori Torres and husband Danny Cabrera and Crystal Torres; grandchildren, Rudy Jr., Randy, Elias and Amanda Alvarado, Mario and Amaris Martinez, Alex and Andrew Cabrera; parents, Jose Vicente Sr. and Berta R. Torres; brothers, Jose V. Jr. and wife Mary and Jose Gabriel Torres; sisters, Adela Torres, Gloria Salgado, Grace White, Linda Lazcano, Virginia Marin and husband Rudy Sr., Maria L. Martinez and husband Ruben Sr., Leticia Vilchis and husband Joe Sr. and Evangelina Torres; and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation is from 1-5:30 p.m. Friday at Sunset Funeral Home - East, Chapel of Peace. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 5647 Dailey. The Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 9 am Saturday at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jose V. Torres Jr., Jose Gabriel Torres Sr., Rudy Marin Sr., Ruben Martinez Sr., Joe Vilchiz Sr., Francisco Villa, Andy Villa and Rudy Alvarado Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Carlos Martinez, Jose V. Torres III, Mark Torres, Robert Torres, Gabriel Torres Jr., Jorge Salgado III, Joe Vilchis Jr., Rudy Marin Jr., Ruben Martinez Jr., Robert Lazcano and Enrique Lazcano Jr. To our beloved Michael, you will be greatly missed and we love you very much. We will miss your smile, your laugh and your very many hugs and kisses. We will never forget you and will have you in all our hearts forever. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East. May 25 2001 Return to top WILLIS, DONALD K. 41, formerly of El Paso, Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2002, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He is preceded in death by his loving father Clifton A. Willis. Survived by his mother Hazel K.S. Willis; brothers Clifton A. Willis Jr., Gary W. Willis and his wife Michelle; sisters Carol M. Willis, Shirley Gale Bowles and husband Richard and 2 nieces and 3 nephews. Funeral Services in El Paso to be held Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Restlawn Funeral Home, 4848 Alps Drive, with Pastor Jack Berg officiating. Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon's International, 415 E. Yandell Drive, El Paso, Texas 79902. VILLALOBOS El Sr., RAUL Raul Villalobos fallecio el 21 de Mayo del 2002. Nacio en Cd. Juarez, Chih. el 10 de Octubre de 1928, y vivio en El Paso, TX 42 anos. Fue presidente de la "Local 505" del Meat Packers Union, consejero de la Union de Creditor de Peyton Packing Company, Co. y Dueno de Mega Dental de El Paso, TX y Cd. Juarez. Le sobreviven su esposa Adela Delgadillo de Villalobos, sus hijos Raul Villalobos, Edgar Villalobos y Alma VillalobosOaxaca, sus nietos, Raul y Dante Villalobos y Alfonso Oaxaca III y sus tias Carmen Rojas y Elisa Gomez. El rosario sera el viernes 24 de mayo en la funeriaria Sunset, ubicada en la calle 480 Norte Resler, a las 7 pm. La misa se llevara acabo el Sabado 25 de Mayo a las 10 de la manana en la catedral de San Patricio. Los servicios bajo la direccion de la funeraria Sunset-West. May 26 2001 Return to top FABELA, HECTOR MANUEL 80, passed away Thursday May 23, 2002. He was a lifetime resident of El Paso. He was a builder contractor. Survived by his wife Enriqueta Delval Fabela, daughters Sister Maria Armida Fabela, Mrs. Irma F. Gemoets and her husband Albert. Grandchildren Albert III, Cristiana, and Lisa. Visitation will be Sunday May 26, 2002 at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home 3707 Pershing Drive from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Rosary Sunday May 26, 2002 at 7 p.m. Funeral mass Tuesday May 28, 2002 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Fitzgerald Jr. John H. passed away in Mt. Dora, Florida on May 14, 2002. Born on May 28, 1930 in Effingham, Kansas. Survived by his wife Kay, sons John, David, Matthew, daughters Melinda, Gloria, step-daughter Ronei, 6 grandchildren, sister Betty Johnson. Memorial services will be on Saturday, June 1, 2002 in the North Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 5700 Aladdin, El Paso, TX. HERNANDEZ, NATALIA (NATI) 91, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002. She was born February 14, 1911 in Camargo, Chihuahua. She was born on Valentine's Day and was a real sweetheart every day of her life. Nati and her husband Mack owned Mack's Grocery Store in south El Paso for 40 years. She retired and sold the business in 1987. Preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Leocadio (Mack) Hernandez, sister Hortencia Castelo and niece Dolly Castelo. She is survived by her son Oscar E. Hernandez, daughter B. Priscilla Gonzalez & husband Basilio, grandson B. Gabriel, her nephews Luis Armando & wife Rebecca, Hector Castelo & wife Lucia and daughter Carissa, and by Christopher Castelo. Mrs. Hernandez will lie in state Tuesday, May 28, 2002 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Scripture service will be at 1:30 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Pallbearers will be Basilio Gonzalez, Gabe Gonzalez, Armando Castelo, Chris Castelo, Ronnie Morales and Rene Morales. Honorary Pallbearers will be Oscar Hernandez, Hector Castelo, Ray Morales, Pete Dominguez and Jesus Salcido. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Ring, Rose R. beloved wife, mother, and always a friend to the down trodden, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2002, at the age of 79. Rose was a native El Pasoan and belonged to the Bowie High School class of 1941. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Isabel Rodriquez-Baez and two younger brothers, Al and Ben Rodriquez. Rose is survived by her husband, Robert, daughter Pearl B. Hageman and husband, Harold; two grandsons, Carl David Spaulding, Jr. of El Paso and Robert Allen Spaulding of Scottsdale, Arizona; great grandson, Logan Spaulding, Scottsdale, Arizona; sisters, Maria de Los Angeles Bencomo and husband, Hector; Maria Elena Seeber and husband, Richard; and Maria Lourdes Bucher and husband, G. Victor, all of El Paso; brother, Jesus Abelardo Rodriquez and his wife Clarita of Los Angeles, California; stepmother, Martha Rodriquez and her sister-in-law and best friend Rosella Ring of El Paso; nephew Kevin Fox of Seattle, Washington, as well as many other nephews, nieces and cousins whom she loved dearly. Rose leaves a legacy to those she knew and loved, "What you are is God's gift to youWhat you make of yourself is your gift to God". Her smile, kind words and helping hand to her family and those in need will be missed. Rose will be cremated per her request and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. It was her wish that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. SMITH, GEORGE YULE 74, passed away May 21, 2002. Born in Alamogordo on April 13, 1928, George moved to El Paso when he was 19. George served five years in the Navy Reserve followed by two years active duty in the Army. Upon his return from active duty, George went to work at the Chevron refinery where he worked for the next 36 years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Joyce Moss Smith and two daughters both of El Paso, Gina Montez and Lynette Maldonado and two grandchildren Regina Montez and Adam Maldonado. George is also survived by two sisters, Kate Wade of Socorro and Elizabeth McNatt of Alamogordo and numerous other family members. George's great loves were his family, fishing with his late father-in-law and his grandchildren and The Salvation Army church where he volunteered for years. Services will be held at The Salvation Army Citadel at noon on Wednesday, May 29th. Viewing will be Tuesday at Kaster, Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home at 4-7 p.m. He will be laid to rest at Fort Bliss Cemetery. TREVINO, HORACIO 72, was born January 13, 1930, in Hebbronville, Texas. He made his permanent residence in El Paso, Texas. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army, Btry A 59th AAA AW BN, and in the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal with five bronze service stars and was honorably discharged. He retired from the El Paso Electric Company after serving his community for 30 years. He is survived by wife, Herminia Viscarra Trevino; sons: Pedro Trevino, Gilbert Trevino, Frank Trevino; daughters, Gloria Ahmed, Helen Ortega, Rebecca Casarez, Irma Goodyke; 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; Brother: Hilberto Trevino; sisters: Vaulia Castaneda, Perla Trevino. Visitation is from 3-9 pm Monday at Sunset Funeral Home-East, Chapel of Remembrance. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Monday at Sunset Funeral Home-East. The Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 11:45 am Tuesday at Little Flower Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National with Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. TURNER, GARY L. 20, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Mr. Turner is survived by his wife, Vivian Turner; parents, John and Estela Turner; son Gary L. Turner, Jr. and daughter, Kimberly Turner. He is also survived by his brother, Roger Turner and sister, Jeanette Turner. WILLIS, DONALD K. 41, formerly of El Paso, Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2002, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He is preceded in death by his loving father Clifton A. Willis. Survived by his mother Hazel K.S. Willis; brothers Clifton A. Willis Jr., Gary W. Willis and his wife Michelle; sisters Carol M. Willis, Shirley Gale Bowles and husband Richard and 2 nieces and 3 nephews. Funeral Services in El Paso to be held Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Restlawn Funeral Home, 4848 Alps Drive, with Pastor Jack Berg officiating. Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon's International, 415 E. Yandell Drive, El Paso, Texas 79902. ZEIGLER, JOSEPH FRANKLIN 79, of El Paso passed away on Tuesday afternoon May 21, 2002. His wife Bobbe Ann Ziegler, son Kent David Zeigler and his wife Shauna, 3 grandchildren, Allyson, Cherilyn and Joseph, Modesto, California, survive him. One brother, Leslie Earl Cosby, Jacksonville, Fla., and one sister, Edith McCormick, Albany, GA. Joseph was born September 15, 1922 to William Franklin and Eunice Zeigler in Vero Beach, Fla. He joined the Navy in October of 1942 and worked as a metal smith and in aviation avionics until he retired in October of 1972. Joseph was a founding member and Past Master of the Fremont, Calif. Masonic Lodge. He also was a Royal Patron of the Order of the Amaranth and Worthy Patron, Order of the Eastern Star. At present he is the President of the El Paso Men's Bowling Assn. Funeral Services will be held at the Hillcrest Baptist Church, Tuesday May 28th, 2002, at 12:30 p.m. Pastor Bill Mitchell will be officiating. Internment will be at Ft. Bliss Cemetery, 1:30 p.m., with additional Graveside services by Wallace Hughston Lodge. May 27 2001 Return to top ESPINOZA, MARIA L. 74, passed away Friday, May 24, 2002 at a local hospital. Lifelong resident of El Paso, member of the V.I.P.S. and a volunteer at Hawkins Elementary School. Preceded in death by her husband Gregorio C. Espinoza and daughter Mary Espinoza. Survived by sons Jose T. Espinoza and Gregorio Espinoza Jr.; daughters Victoria J. Condran, Petra E. Rosales, Luz E. Rodriguez, Consuelo G. Ginster, Maria Luisa Espinoza, Juana Rosa Espinoza, Carmen E. Juarez and Esperanza Espinoza; 24 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brothers Felipe and Andres Lopez; and sisters Julia Garland, Evangelina Cummins and Cruz Hudson. Mrs. Espinoza will lie in state Tuesday, May 28, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. 773302(ad number) LOPEZ, MRS. SOFIA 73, passed away Thursday, May 23 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Lopez was preceded in death by her son, Efren Lopez. She is survived by her loving husband, Federico Lopez. Daughter, Cecilia Lopez and husband Omar Burciaga. Sons, David Lopez and wife Terry M., Ruben Lopez and wife Esther, Jesus Lopez and wife Letty, Francisco Lopez and wife Bertha, Federico Lopez Jr. and wife Maria Luisa, and Juan Lopez and wife Rachel. Grandchildren, April, Jerry, Omar, Sharon, Stacey, Shanna, Ruben, Maribel, Jessica, Francisco Jr., Jessie Jr., Javier, Sonia, Nancy, John, Alexis, Amanda, Federico Jr., Alfredo, Efren and Monica. 15 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 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be David Lopez, Ruben Lopez, Jesus Lopez, Federico Lopez Jr., Francisco Lopez Jr. and Efren Lopez Jr.. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Lopez, Ruben Lopez and Jesus Lopez. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332 MEJIA, JUANA B. 83, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2002 in El Paso. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Mrs. Mejia was preceded in death by her daughter, Yolanda Vega. She is survived by her husband Delfino Mejia. Sons, O. Henry Montoya and Toby Mejia. Daughters, Teresa Fierro, Irma Pons, Sandra Urbina and Renee Mejia Cortez. 15 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Brother, Jesus Borrego. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 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 9:45 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be O. Henry Montoya, Toby Mejia, Lalo Flores, Danny Fierro, Andy Cortez and Rudy Urbina. Interment will be in For t Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332 MEZA, MARGARITA L. 73, passed away Thursday May 23, 2002 in a local hospital, she was a homemaker, preceded in death by her father Pedro Lujan Escobedo and mother Soledad L. Lujan. Survived by her husband Jose Sergio Meza Sr., sons Jose Sergio Meza Jr., Javier G. Meza and daughter Noemi G. Pina and 4 grandchildren: Adam Pina Jr., Alexander Javier Pina, Mariah Meza, Morena Meza. Visitation will be Monday May 27, 2002 at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, 3707 Pershing Drive from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 2 p.m. Tuesday May 28, 2002 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. May 28 2001 Return to top ARROYO, MARGARITA GARRIDO 72, passed away Saturday May 25, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Mrs. Arroyo is survived by her brothers Jose Luis Garrido and Rodolfo Garrido; sons Andres Arroyo Jr., Marco Antonio Arroyo, and Miguel Angel Arroyo; and daughters Rosalva Soria, Virginia Lucero, Evelyn Arroyo, and Nora Mendez. Other survivors include thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Special survivors include Amigos Taurinos. Visitation will be held Tuesday May 28, 2002 from 4:00PM to 9:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00PM at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday May 29, 2002 at 10:00AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. HARRIS, MARY JANE born in 1912 in Apache, AZ, died 5/25/2002 in Tucson, AZ. Preceded in death by her husband H.B. 'Babe' Harris, and son Henry. She is survived by her daughter Helen (Jack) Schannep, grandchildren Bart (Marcella) Schannep, Dwight (Christy) Schannep, Tim (Mary Beth) Schannep of Tucson, and Marie (Mark) Manor of Scottsdale, as well as eight great-grandchildren. 'Janet' lived her early life in El Paso and after losing her beloved husband became 'Nana', the matriarch of her loving family in Tucson. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family. A private family service was held. Cremation was handled by Arizona Funeral Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Arizona Mortuary, 7 East University Blvd., Tucson, Arizona (520) 624-8685. PROO, LUIS A. 88, passed away Friday, May 24, 2002, a lifetime resident of El Paso and a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. He was retired from K-Mart after many years of service. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Petra Alcala Proo. Daughters, Celia P. Salazar, Esther Rojo, and MaryLou Ruiz. 7 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Sister, Luz Lopez. Mr. Proo will lie in state Tuesday, May 28, from 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home East. Vigil will be held Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 29, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren: Elizabeth Ramirez, Michael Salazar, Marie Maldonado, Robert Rojo, Cathy Rojo, Chris Ornelas, Aaron Ornelas, and Matthew Salazar. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. His family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the staff of Pebble Creek Nursing Home, Providence Memorial Hospital, Providence Skilled Nursing Facility, Del Sol Medical Center, El Paso Wound Care Center and the Visiting Nurses Association. TIDWELL, MART TERRY age 69, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2002. He was born and raised in Sierra Blanca, Texas. Mr. Tidwell worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 30 years and retired in Sierra Blanca, Texas where he ranched. He was a member of the Sierra Blanca United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge in Ft. Hancock No. 1297. Survivors, wife of 51 years, Ellen Tidwell of Sierra Blanca, daughters, Frances Anne Barclay, Allen, Texas, Ginger Belle Elliott, Alpine, TX, Rhonda Jo Allen, Amarillo, TX. Grandchildren include Coty Parker, Terrell, TX, Wes Parker, Amarillo, Texas and Rexann and Brian Elliott of Alpine, TX, two sisters, Ruth Robbins of Phoenix, AZ and Camilla Quassa of Kendrick, OK and a brother, Carroll Tidwell of Deming, NM. Visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on May 29, 2002 at the Sierra Blanca First United Methodist Church, Rev. Joe Barthlow officiating followed by Masonic Graveside services at the Sierra Blanca Cemetery. Pall Bearers include Coty Parker, Wes Parker, Vern Elliott, Brian Elliott, Bob Hayter, Shawn Tidwell and Don Barclay. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sierra Blanca Methodist Church or the American Lung Assoc. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary in Fabens, TX. May 29 2001 Return to top HARRIS, MARY JANE born in 1912 in Apache, AZ, died 5/25/2002 in Tucson, AZ. Preceded in death by her husband H.B. 'Babe' Harris, and son Henry. She is survived by her daughter Helen (Jack) Schannep, grandchildren Bart (Marcella) Schannep, Dwight (Christy) Schannep, Tim (Mary Beth) Schannep of Tucson, and Marie (Mark) Manor of Scottsdale, as well as eight great-grandchildren. 'Janet' lived her early life in El Paso and after losing her beloved husband became 'Nana', the matriarch of her loving family in Tucson. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family. A private family service was held. Cremation was handled by Arizona Funeral Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Arizona Mortuary, 7 East University Blvd., Tucson, Arizona (520) 624-8685. TORRES, ROSA 73, passed away Sunday May 26, 2002. She had been a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was a loving wife and mother, very devoted grandmother and very generous friend & neighbor. Preceded in death by her son David A. Torres. Survivors include her husband Benjamin Torres, Jr.; daughter & son in law Elizabeth & Louie Amaya; sons & daughters in law Gilbert & Cris Torres of San Diego, CA & Ben III & Debbie Torres of Las Cruces, NM; sisters Ofelia Salaiz & Esther Boitano; grandchildren Danielle & Janell Torres, Leah, Stephanie & Jason Amaya, David & Matthew Torres. Visitation will be held Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with rosary services at 7:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Thursday9:30 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. JONES, JANA STEVENSON 55, lost her battle with colon cancer on May 26, 2002, at home in Arlington, Texas. She however, won the struggle of life by giving her heart, her knowledge and her love to all she knew. Jana was preceded in death by her father, Ralph H. Stevenson and is survived by four children, Bryan, Steven, Kory and Michael Jones; her mother, Billie Stevenson; sister, Dianna Humphrey and husband Neal; brother, Scott Stevenson and wife, Rhonda; niece, Kelli Stevenson; nephews, Todd Humphrey and wife, Jennifer, Mark Humphrey and wife Michelle, Ryan Humphrey, Gregory and Christopher Stevenson; aunt, Gertrude Thompson as well as numerous cousins, the love of her life, John Moore and a bounty of friends. Jana graduated as Valedictorian from Muleshoe High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Education, Cum Laude, from Phillips University and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Texas - El Paso. In 2000, Jana was elected Teacher of the Year at Hale Elementary School in Arlington. A Memorial Service will be conducted at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3321 W. Park Row, Arlington, Texas at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2002, Revs. Patti and Dale Waser officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that Memorial Donations be made in Jana's name to the American Cancer Society, 8900 John Carpenter Frwy. Dallas, Texas 75247 or the Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place, Ste. #500, Ft. Worth, Texas 76017. MOORE, ANITA PROVENCIO age 88, of the Mesilla Valley, entered eternal life Friday, May 24, 2002 at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso, Texas, after a brief illness. She was born August 16, 1913 in Anthony to Nemecio and Ana Martinez Provencio, a family with deep roots in Southern, New Mexico. Anita had a distinguished career in Washington, D.C. with the State Department in the United States Information Agency providing information about the culture and society of the United States to libraries around the world. Upon her retirement she returned to the Mesilla Valley and was deeply involved in many volunteer and civic activities in El Paso, Texas. Survivors include her husband Paul G. Moore of Santa Teresa; one brother, Ramiro Provencio of Anthony, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for Mrs. Moore will begin at 6 PM Wednesday, May 29, 2002 in St. Anthonys Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln Avenue where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled to begin at 7 PM. The family and friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Liturgy at 10 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2002 in the same church with Reverend Thomas Devine. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the Anthony Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Gene Provencio, Marc and Ray Brito, Tommy Arditti, Eric Slavin and John Corpening. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bacas Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces, NM. 505-527-2222 HENRY, CHARLES E. 88, passed away early Sunday morning on May 26, 2002 at John Knox Med Center. He was born on October 23, 1913 in Knoxville, Ten. to Samuel W. and Alva Henry. His early years he spent them at Townsend, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his only sister, Ruth Henry Ross. Surviving him is his wife of 62 years, Marjorie Haskins Henry of Weslaco; two sons, James Gorden (Ann) Henry of Decatur, Ala., and Samuel Paul (Cynthia) Henry of Arlington, TX; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hawkins Funeral Home in Weslaco, TX. MONTALVO, FRANCES WELLS 78, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2002. Born in McAllen, Texas, she was employed in the cafeteria with the Ysleta I.S.D. Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Feliciana Cortez Wells; sons, Miguel Jr., Carlos and David; daughters, Estela Brucker, Janie Herrera, Diana Reyes and Patricia Torres; 24 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brothers, Joe Davila and Samuel Wells; sisters, Clara Cantu and Mary Walters; along with several more relatives and friends. Visitation is from 4-9 pm Wednesday at Sunset Funeral Home-East, Chapel of Peace, with a rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 12:15 pm Thursday at Little Flower Catholic Church, 171 Polo Inn. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Family members will serve as pallbearers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel Montalvo; sons, Richard and Manuel Montalvo; father, Roy Wells; and brother, Raul Wells. She will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East. ARD, JESSICA LYNN How does one describe their lost child. Of course any parent would only have good to say. But I swear by this is true. My Jessica was the most beautiful, unselfish, sweetest girl in the whole world. Jessica was fighting her cancer for about 4 years. She was so very strong. So much courage for one little girl to have. Always a fighter. She had a really strong spirit! She could make anyone love her. Jessica has touched so many lives and hearts. She has the kindest face, big beautiful eyes, the dearest smile. I will never forget all the things she taught me and brought to my life. But the best thing she ever did was teach me how to love unconditionally. To suffer so much just so we could have another day. To always push herself because we needed her. I think I needed her more than she needed me. With her will strong personality and wittiness. Her charm. She loved the Power Puffs, dolphins and horses. To have to be without her it's going to be so empty. But after all she did for me it's the least that I can do for her. I owe her that and than some. But as a mother I know she finally had to do for herself, and rest pain free. She was an angel on earth as she will always be in heaven. I'll love you always Jessica. Love Mommy. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2002 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at San Jose Funeral Home. Vigil service will be at 12:00 PM on Thursday in our chapel. Prayer service will follow vigil service. Cremation services will take place at a later date. Funeral services directed by San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St., 532-1856 BALLARD, HELEN F. 62, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2002. She was a resident of El Paso since 1969. She is preceded in death by her husband, John F. Ballard. Survived by her sons, Raymond Ballard and his wife Laura, Norbert Ballard and his wife Linda; daughter, Diane C. Ballard; Grandchildren, Steven, Brittni, Kyle, Sarah, Matthew and Nicholas; brothers, Rudolph and Klaus and sister, Erna. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 2002 from 1:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral service will be Friday, May 31, 2002 at 12:30 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. EISENBERG, BERTHA 62, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2002. She was a longtime resident of El Paso, and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Eisenberg is preceded in death by her husband Abel M. Eisenberg. She is survived by her son; Moises A. Eisenberg, his wife Laurie Eisenberg, daughter; Virginia E. Alvarez, her husband Federico Alvarez Jr., and her grandchildren; Cassandra Alvarez, Federico Alvarez III, Alexandria Alvarez, Angel Moises Eisenberg, Destiny Eisenberg, Presley Eisenberg, and Michael Eisenberg. Other survivors include her brother William Flores and his wife Isabel Flores. Mrs. Eisenberg will have a memorial service on Thursday May 30, 2002 at 11:00 am at St. Marks Catholic Church located at 11700 Pebble Hills. Arrangements are by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. PENA, MARIA de JESUS 90, passed May 27, 2002. Longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Pena was a member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Salvador Pena Sr., brother Francisco Villa and sister Refugio Villa Chacon. Survived by sons Salvador Jr. ( Priscilla) Pena, Lorenzo (Alicia) Pena and Alfonso (Linda) Pena, daughters Maria Elena (Tony) Fernandez, Virginia (James) Lucero and Adriana Pena, 18 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pena will lie in state Thursday, May 30, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2002 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. GONZALEZ, GILBERTO V. 68, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas, and a welder at Border Steel. Survived by his wife Josefina C. Gonzalez, daughters, Irene Ramos, Rosario Ramos, Sandra Smith, Patricia Gonzalez, Christina Gonzalez, and Rachel Gonzalez, sons, Gilbert Gonzalez, Oscar Gonzalez, Carlos Gonzalez, Santiago Gonzalez, and Edward Gonzalez, 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home Wednesday, May 29, 2002 from 2-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass Service will be held Thursday, May 30, 2002, at 1:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. May 30 2001 Return to top RUIZ, SOFIA C. beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at the age of 86. She was a devoted member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Ruiz and daughter Margarita Ruiz. Mrs. Ruiz is survived by her sons Santos Ruiz and his wife Yolanda, Manuel C. Ruiz and his wife, Susan, daughter Irene Marquez and her husband Manuel, sisters Soledad Holguin and her husband Henry, and Celia Roseberry, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grand-children. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 30, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Anthony, New Mexico where rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Friday, May 31, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Anthony Cemetery. CARROLL, MACK passed away Monday, May 27, 2002 at the age of 92. Mr. Carroll taught very complex missile systems at the Air Defense School at Ft. Bliss for 35 years. After retiring he was employed by Civil Service. He had been active in the community theater, he played the violin and viola in the El Paso Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Orlando Barrera. He was known by many for teaching bridge classes for several years at the YMCA. Mr. Carroll was a top ranking bridge player in the city and achieved the certification of Gold Life Master in the bridge tournaments. He is survived by his wife Eleanor Carroll, son Michael Joel Carroll, daughter Lucy Barbara Carroll Gleason, sister Mary Oxman, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and one on the way. Graveside service will be held Friday, May 31, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at B'Nai Zion Cemetery with Rabbi Stephen Leon officiating. May 31 2001 Return to top Martinez, Maria Luisa "Jechu", "Mama de Chino", 78, passed away on May 28, 2002. She was a life long resident of El Paso and a member of Santa Lucia Catholic Church. She was a long time employee of Houchen Child Development Center. Mrs. Martinez is survived by sons: Miguel Angel Martinez and Juan G. Martinez. Daughter: Ana Luisa Martinez. Seven Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2002 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at San Jose Funeral Home. Vigil service will be held on Friday at 6:30 PM in our funeral home chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 9:00 AM at Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Burial will follow Mass at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hugo, Rogelio, Robert, Julio and Juan G. Martinez and Cesar Espinoza. Funeral services directed by San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St., 532-1856. Kiraly, Mary Ann a life long resident of El Paso, graduate of Burges High School and a beloved and devoted wife, sister, and aunt. Mary Ann passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at age 54 after her lengthy battle with cancer. Mary Ann was the Vice President of Lending for 15 years at Montwood Bank, the owner of Trevino Bingo and Mortgage Loan Officer of Norwest Bank. Survived by her loving husband, Thomas Kiraly, her sisters Shirley Runkles and Nellie Hartley, brother Harvey Emmett, Jr., nieces Jeanie Runkles, Mickey Shamey, Rebecca Mitchum, Kimberly Mellie, Shelly Oropeza, nephews Jim Runkles, Tom Runkles, John Runkles and Richard Emmett. Viewing to be held Saturday June 1, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West. Rosary to follow at 4:00 p.m. Private interment will be held at a later date.