El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, June 1-7, 2002 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ June 1 2002 RAMIREZ, SENON born June 23, 1922 in New Mexico went to be with Jesus and The Father on Tuesday, May 28, 2002. He was a resident of El Paso, Texas where he was employed with the Civil Service prior to his retirement. He served his country proudly during WWII, receiving the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife, Isabel C. Ramirez, four children who loved him very much: Consuelo Trujillo and husband Gilberto Trujillo, Maria Ramirez, Pedro Ramirez and wife Julia Ramirez, and Leticia Ramirez, all of El Paso, TX., 3 grandchildren; Susie Chavarria and husband Rene Chavarria of Los Alamos, NM; Gilbert Trujillo and wife Laura Trujillo of Westchester, CA and Pete Ramirez, Jr. of El Paso, TX., and 2 great grandchildren: Alexandria Chavarria and Sebastian Chavarria. Mr. Ramirez is also survived by 2 sisters and 1 brother. The family wishes to thank all doctors and staff members at Providence Memorial Hospital and White Acres Good Samaritan Village who treated Mr. Ramirez with kindness, compassion, respect and excellent health care. Special thanks go to Dr. Alfonso Chavez, Dr. Stanley Wagner and Dr. Gregory Szeyko. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or to White Acres Good Samaritan Village. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 2, 2002 from 1:00 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 Monday, June 3, 2002 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Pallbearers will include family members and friends. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Cardoza Jr., Armando 78, passed away Friday, May 31, 2002. Lifetime El Paso resident and Veteran of the Air Force. Mr. Cardoza was a retired Lithographer and an avid handball player. Survived by son Armando Cardoza Jr., daughter Rose Yvonne Cardoza, granddaughter Amanda P. Cardoza. Cousins Abelardo Burciaga, Richard Carmona, Ben Carmona and Mary Carmona. Mr. Cardoza will lie in state Monday, June 3, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home. Rosary Service will be held Monday, June 3, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, Fr. Jesus Recio officiating. Pallbearers will be Paul Logan, Oscar Villareal, Max Weber, Abelardo Burciaga, Ben Carmona and Armando Cardoza Jr. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. TREJO, MR. RAFAEL 59, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2002 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Trejo was a warehouseman with Tri-State Wholesale Grocery. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jesus Trejo, Juan Trejo, Ruben Trejo and his sister, Hortencia Trejo. Mr. Trejo is survived by his loving wife Juanita E. Trejo. Sons, Ruben Trejo and Reymundo Trejo. Daughters, Sarah L. Soto, Blanca Espinoza, Rebecca Ramirez and Isela Fidler. 10 Grandchildren. Brothers, Roberto Trejo, Filomeno Trejo Jr. and Francisco Trejo. Sisters, Dolores Trejo, Romelia Trejo, Delia Trejo, Lucy Franco, Martha Cuellar and Elena Yanez. 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 Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Carlos Yanez, Fred Cuellar, Jesus A. Soto, Alfredo F. Soto, Joe Ortiz, Luis Morales, Dwayne Ortiz and Sergio Ibarra. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. June 2 2001 Return to top BONILLA, JOVITA Our beloved mother, grandmother, friend JOVITA BONILLA, 97, born 2/15/1905 in Pilares, Tx, passed away May 30, 2002. Preceded in death by husband Thomas Bonilla, daughter Petra Valverde. Survived by Sylvestre Bonilla, Micaela Lerma, Lucia Morrison, and Josefina Rodriguez, 27 grandchildren, over 70 great-grandchildren and over 40 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday June 2 from 5:00 -9:00 pm. Rosary at 6:00 pm at Mission Funeral Home. Mass will be at All Saints Catholic Church, 10:00 a.m., Monday June 3. Burial immediately following mass at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Brown, Dave Lerma, Sylvestre Bonilla, Jr., Javier Gomez, Larry Gomez, Javier Quinonez. Honorary: Sam Scott, Ramon Lerma III, Eddie Gamboa. COOK, MARIAN passed away on May 29, 2002. She will be fondly remembered by her family and friends as one who did not sit on the side lines. She was involved with family, community, friends, and neighbors whereever she lived. She was born in Escondido, California August 4, 1918 and grew up in a close knit community with a lot of relatives near by. She enjoyed meeting some of the movie stars who would escape to Escondido from Hollywood. From there she moved to Reno, Nevada her Senior year of High School. She stayed in Reno to go to College and met and married C. Sharp Cook who was stationed there in 1943. When C. Sharp went to the South Pacific, Marian moved to Hawthorne, Nevada where she taught school and Sherma was born. When C. Sharp came back from WWII, the family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana for C. Sharp to go to graduate school. Wayne was born there. They then moved to St. Louis, Mo. and then to San Mateo, California. In San Mateo, Marian was friends with all the neighbors. She also volunteered to greet foreign travelers at the San Francisco Airport and had foreign visitors and students for dinner at her home. A foreign exchange student became part of the family for a while and stayed very close to them. When Marian and C. Sharp moved to El Paso, they continued being very involved with the community. Marian volunteered in the children's section of Thomason Hospital and their thriftshop, for El Pan and other activities at The University Presbyterian Church was President of The Women's Club of El Paso as well as helping out with foreign students at UTEP where C. Sharp taught. She was always there for friends, neighbors and her family and will now be there for C. Sharp. She will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her husband C. Sharp Cook. Survivors include her daughter Sherma Cook; son & family Wayne, Diana, Matthew, & Aaron Cook; sister Louise Zeigler; 4 nieces. Visitation will be Tuesday 5-8 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday 10:00 A.M. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial services will be held later in the day at 2:00 p.m. at University Presbyterian Church, 244 N. Resler. Rev. Jeffrey Mitchiner officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. NEFF, JAMES R. "JIM" passed away on May 30, 2002. Mr. Neff was born August 28, 1938 in Leesburg, Ohio where he was raised and completed school. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps. in 1955 and served 4 years. Mr. Neff then transferred to the U.S. Army and retired after 20 years of military service. He then began a second career in the Trucking Industry retiring in 1994. Mr. Neff was awarded the One Million Mile Safety Award without an accident. He moved to Grand Prairie in 1994. Mr. Neff was a former member of the V.F.W. in El Paso. He was also a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Grand Prairie. Survived by Wife: Christa Neff of Grand Prairie, TX. Son: James Harris & his wife, Tina of Grand Prairie, TX. Daughter: Diana King & husband, Ron of Flower Mound, TX. 5 Grandchildren: Olivia King, Victoria King, Joshua King, Bailey Harris, MacKenlee Harris. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002 Columbarium at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, TX. WEYENBERG, JAMES EDWARD FIRST SERGEANT United States Army (Ret.), age 68, passed away Friday, 31 May 2002 in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Weyenberg and his surviving wife of 45 years, Sharon, had been longtime residents of The Town of Horizon City. He is also survived by their son John, grandchildren Christopher, Michael and Cynthia. He was preceded in death by his daughter Julie and his son Joseph. Other surviving family members are his sisters and brothers-in-law: Joanne & Clayton Erickson, Sally & Otto Kolpack and Janet & William Pogrant. Graveside services will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 4 June 2002, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Amigo Kidney Foundation, 2601 E. Yandell, El Paso, TX. 79903, or to a favorite charity. A special note of gratitude from our family to the family of Mr. Frank Pinon, whose kidney donation in April of 1998 allowed 4 years of worthy life for Jim that otherwise would not have been possible. Directed by Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 Carolina Drive, 598-3332. June 3 2001 Return to top BLAUGRUND, ADELE W. 92, died after living most of her adult life in El Paso. Preceded in death by her husband Mannie W. Blaugrund, she is survived by her son Mark M. Blaugrund (Sara) and her daughter Rosanne Peyton (Mark T., Jr.), grandchildren Matthew and Todd Blaugrund, Mitchell and Brette Peyton, great grandchild Brynne Blaugrund. Other survivors: Brothers Harold Weiss and Alvin Weiss and sister Mildred Green. She was Co-Owner of Del Norte Dept. Store. She was a member of Temple Mount Sinai, National Council of Jewish Women and Temple Mount Sinai Sisterhood. Graveside service will be held on Sunday at B'nai Zion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA, El Paso. GOODART, JOSEPH 99, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2002. Lifelong resident of El Paso. He retired as an engineer with the Mountain Bell Telephone Company after 50 years. Preceded in death by his wife Lucretia Goodart. Survived by son David Goodart (Dallas, TX); grandchildren David Goodart Jr. (Dallas, TX.), Bonnie Davis and Catherine Barry (California); niece and guardian Stella Lou Bauman; nephew Dr. Dan O. Roberts. Mr. Goodart will lie in state Monday, June 3, 2002 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. CAIN, PAUL E., 65, passed away May 30, 2002. He is survived by his wife; Gertrude Jean Cain. 1 daughter; Valorie Contreras, 2 sons; Randy and Robert Cain. Visitation Sunday in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, June 3rd, in Hampton Chapel at 9:00 a.m. Interment in Fabens Cemetery. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary, Fabens, Texas. RODRIGUEZ, JESUS MANUEL, 44, died Thursday, May 30, 2002. Visitation: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday, June 3, 2002 at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Graveside Service: 1:30 PM Monday, June 3, 2002 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors: wife Yvette Rodriguez; daughters Irene and Emily Rodriguez; parents Jose and Luz Maria Rodriguez; brothers Jose A. Jr. and Jose A. Rodriguez; sisters Patricia Armendariz, Carmen Mejia, Angie Rodriguez, Perla Rodriguez, Sonia Salazar and Diana Lueke. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. WEYENBERG, JAMES EDWARD, First Sergeant U.S. Army Ret., 68, Graveside Service: 11am Tuesday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Wife: Sharon Weyenberg. Son: John James Weyenberg. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. June 4 2001 Return to top KELLER, MADELINE "MITZI" 73, passed away June 2, 2002 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. She was born May 11, 1929 in Dallas, Texas, graduated from Highland Park High School and the University of Texas at Austin. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James A. Keller, daughters, Susan Kistler, husband, Henry and their children Margaret Keller and Henry Kistler III of Nashville, TN; Tricia Lowenfield, husband Clark and their children Nancy Page, Mary Moore and Catherine Lowenfield of El Paso; Lynn Keller, New York, NY; and Nancy Bacon, Venice, CA. She was a very active community volunteer devoted to improving the lives of the less fortunate in this community. She was honored as El Paso Mother of the Year in 1971. She served as President of Drive A Meal, Providence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, El Paso Girls Club, Realtors Auxiliary and Mesita and Western Hills School PTA. She was also Vice President of AAUW, on the Board of YWCA, Co-chaired the Sun Carnival in 1973 and served on the Community Planning committee of The United Way of El Paso. She was an active member of St. Clements Episcopal Church. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Drive A Meal, 4120 Rio Bravo Drive, El Paso, Texas 79902 or Providence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Attn: Scholarship Fund, 2001 North Oregon, El Paso, Texas 79902. Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, the Reverend Clark WP Lowenfield will officiate. LELAND, DOROTHY BARBARA age 80, passed away June 3 2002 in Fredericksburg, TX. She was born Dec. 14, 1921 in Alma, WI. She married Vernon James Leland, April 30, 1943 in Alexandria, LA. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 2000. She was retired from the Civil Service. Survivors include a daughter and her husband: Barbara & Sam Rodehaver of Fredericksburg, 4 Grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m. in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery under the direction of Beckmann Funeral Home. Murillo, Rudy age 56, of Plano, Texas, passed away June 1, 2002, in Plano. He was born December 29, 1945, in Silver City, New Mexico, to Encarnacion and Adelida (Perez) Murillo. He married Soledad Gamboa on September 2, 1977, in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Murillo served in the U.S. Air Force during the VietNam Conflict. He retired as sales manager for Levi Strauss in 1999 after 28 years. Mr. Murillo is survived by his wife, Soledad Murillo; son, Gustavo Murillo; daughters, Veronica Colmenero and husband, Isaac, and Christina Murillo; grandson, Isaiah Andrew Colmenero; granddaughter, Alexia Angelique Colmenero all of Plano, Texas; mother, Adelida Murillo of El Paso, Texas; and brother, Sam Murillo also of El Paso. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel with Jessie Daniel officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. TREVINO, MARY CATHRINE (CATHI) GARCIA 42, daughter of Mary Clealon Crowson of El Paso died quietly at her mother's home on Sunday, June 2, 2002. Cathi was lovingly attended by her sisters Celeste Lauderdale of El Paso and Farmington, NM., Jessica Martella of Hanford, CA., Julie Osburn and Lilli Santaella of El Paso. Cathi was a 1979 graduate of Coronado High School and had resided in Aurora, CO., for the past 15 years. She was an avid horsewoman, owning three prized Arabians. Cathi was a highly skilled and admired employee of Greenbar-GSA at the Federal Center in Denver. In addition to her mother and sisters Cathi is survived by her Grandmother Mary Rita Crowson, her nieces Amanda Martella, Rikki and Randi Santaella, her nephews Christopher Lauderdale, Timothy Boyd and Chase Osburn, her father Ezequiel "Cheque" Garcia, Jr., and Grandparents Julietta and Ezequiel Garcia. And a number of Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. She was preceded to heaven by her Brother-in-law Carey Lauderdale and Step-father Demetruis Lone Tree of Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2002 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West where Rosary will begin at 7:00 P.M. Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Jim Meyers officiating. Pallbearers will be Cathi's sisters Celeste, Jessica, Julie and Lilli, and her nephews Christopher Lauderdale and Chase Osburn. Honorary Pallbearers: Kipp Rix, Richard Osburn, Robert Vance, Steve DeGroat, Harold Crowson, and Rueben Herrera. Honors also to Ken Martella, Rowdy Crowson and Jude Santaella. A Memorial Service for Cathi's many Colorado friends is being planned by her peers at Greenbar-GSA in Denver, at a date that will be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Special thanks to VNA/Hospice of El Paso. NOERR, IRA E. PETE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4, United States Army retired, age 80, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2002. Originally from Battle Hollow, McCalmont Twp., Jefferson City, PA. He has been a resident of El Paso since 1970. During World War II, Mr. Noerr served as a flight engineer instructor for B-24 bombers in the United States Army Air Corp. After WWII, Mr. Noerr returned to PA and civilian life for a period of three years. Not satisfied with life as a civilian, he returned to the U.S. Army and completed 30 years in the service of his beloved country. While in the army, he served as an automotive mechanic and instructor, an M33 fire control mechanic, and as an ordinance warrant officer in the Air Defense Artillery HAWK missile system. His tours overseas consisted of three tours in Korea, two in Germany and one in Okinawa. Mr. Noerr retired from service at Fort Bliss in June of 1976. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Helen A. Noerr, and his son Stephen Noerr. Survived by his son Charles Noerr and his wife Faye of El Paso, TX, his daughters Jacquelin Luty of Walla Walla, WA, Roberta Ciesiolka of Killeen, TX, Marilyn Rodgers and her husband Paul of Keota, OK, Debra Arrick and her husband Buddy of Las Vegas, NV, and Margaret James and her husband Wayne of Litchfield, NH, 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, his sister Jane Pflueger of Camp Lake, WI, and his sister Demi Kane of Langhorne, PA. Service will be held graveside at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery June 5, 202 at 2:30 p.m. DEL VALLE, IRENE D. We are deeply saddened and moved by the unfortunate passing of IRENE DEL VALLE. Irene was born on September 29, 1921, in Juarez, Mexico, and died May 31, 2002, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was the widow of Lt. Col. Salvador Del Valle. Irene was a wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, sister, teacher, cook, scholar, devout Catholic, and friend. She attended and graduated from Vilas Elementary School and El Paso High School, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She had traveled the world, and as a young girl even drove Clark Gable's car. Her immense love for her family and friends was paramount in her life. She is survived by three children: Joseph D. Del Valle, Raymond S. Del Valle, and Anita C. Del Valle; as well as four grandchildren: Javier and Marissa Martinez, Pvt. Joseph A. Del Valle, and Justin A. Del Valle. Although we shall all miss the wonderful smells wafting from her kitchen and the love she gave unconditionally, this tragic loss is eased by knowing Irene is at peace and with God. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Vigil for the deceased at 7 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be said Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Burial at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. SALOM, MIKE 66, Our beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, & friend, lifelong resident of El Paso, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2002. His smiling face and upbeat spirit will be greatly missed by so many lives he deeply touched. Survived by his wife, Irma Salom, daughter, Michelle Brockhaus, son-in-law, Bill Brockhaus, grandchildren, Brianna and Michael Brockhaus, brothers, Tony Salom and George Salom, sister-in-law, Mary Esther Salom. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2002, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home on Montana & Kansas. A Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius X with Fr. Richard Matty officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery on Alameda. Pallbearers will be Bill Brockhaus, John Salom, Jesse Salom, Jesse Salom, Jr., Michael Salom, Anthony Salom, Jr., Aurelio Leos & Javier Leos. Honorary Pallbearers are George Salom, Tony Salom, George Salom, Jr. & George Diaz. RIVERA, JACINTA V. 85, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2002. Lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Rivera retired from Ashley's Plant after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband Efren Rivera Sr. Survived by son Efren Rivera Jr. of El Paso, Texas., daughter, Aida (John) Munoz of El Paso, Texas, grand-children Jon Munoz, Mark Munoz, Yvonne Terrazas, Steven Munoz, Rick Rivera, Debbie Mata and Ron Rivera, 7 great grand-children, brother Enrique Vega, sister Gloria Castro. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Rivera will lie in state Wednesday, June 5, 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, June 5, 2002, at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, June 6, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Rick Rivera, Ron Rivera, Jon Munoz, Mark Munoz, Steven Munoz, and Jonathon Terrazas. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. ROSALES, GUILLERMO S. 44, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2002 in El Paso. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Guillermo worked as a Paramedic and a Nurse's Aid. He was preceded in death by his biological father Guillermo L. Sanchez. Guillermo is survived by his wife, Dawn Neil. Parents, Joe A. and Rose Rosales. Brother, Joe A. Rosales Jr. and his wife Shirley. Sisters, Kathy R. Santos and husband Stanley and Angelica Rosales. Nieces, Melissa Santos, Lauren Santos, Rachel Santos, Natalie Rosales, Stephanie Rosales and Emilie Rosales. Several uncles, aunts and cousins. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3 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. Times pending for funeral mass. Pallbearers will be Joe A. Rosales Jr., Hector Hernandez Jr., Charlie Torres Jr., and Martin Martinez. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rescue Mission of El Paso, 1949 W. Paisano Drive, El Paso, Texas 79922. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332 June 5 2001 Return to top Long, Robert Daniel Dentist, retired Army master sergeant dies, administrator of the U.S. Army Dental Department and aretired master sergeant with 32 years of service, died Wednesday May 31,2000. He was 80 and lived in El Paso for 39 years. Survivors include his wife, Eva E.; his daughters, Carol V. LeBlanc and DeborahDominic; his sister, Minnie F. Luthringer; and three grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery.Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Fong, Maria P. 89, of El Paso died Saturday June 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Restlawn Funeral Home.Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Ernestina Galindo andCelia Peralta; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alberto. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Paso resident. Hernandez, Savannah Marie infant daughter of Xavier and Jennifer Marie Hernandez, died Friday June 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.today in Hillcrest Funeral Home, followed by graveside service at 1:45 p.m. inMount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors also include her sister, Ashley GraceHernandez; her paternal grandparents, Fernando and Bertha Hernandez; hermaternal grandparents, Ralph and Lucy Padilla; and four uncles. Lee, Johnnie Evalyn 77, of El Paso died Friday June 2, 2000. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Funeral Home. Survivors include herhusband, Robert E.; her son, John Lee; her stepson, David York; two sisters; her granddaughters, Angela York and Shannon York; and several nephews and nieces. She was a retired teacher for the Ysleta and El Paso school districts. She lived in El Paso for 46 years. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Circle of Hope Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX, 79923-3628. McKinney Jr., John J. 79, of El Paso died Saturday June 3, 2000. Gravesideservice will be Wednesday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery; time is pending. Heis survived by his wife, Nancy A. He was supervisor for civil service at WhiteSands Missile Range, a decorated Army veteran and survivor of Pearl Harbor.He lived in El Paso for 50 years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. Robledo, Esteban of El Paso died Saturday June 3, 2000. Visitation will befrom 4 to 9 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Sunset Funeral Home-Carolina.Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Santa Lucia Catholic Church,followed by burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, JoseLuis Robledo, Ruben Robledo and Pablo Robledo; his daughters, HortenciaAragon, Elvira Ryan, Yolanda Robledo and Guadalupe Robledo; two brothers;one sister; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a maintenanceman with the El Paso Independent School District and a lifelong El Paso resident. Rodriguez, Juana U. 100, of El Paso died Thursday June 1, 2000. Visitationwill be from 2 to 9 .m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., in Hillcrest Funeral Home.Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial willbe in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, David Rodriguez andSalvador Rodriguez; her daughter, Candelaria Alvidrez; her sister, Lucia U.Hernandez; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was precededin death by her husband, Matias N. She was a homemaker and a lifelong El Pasoresident. Silverthorne, Hugh D. 83, of El Paso died Sunday June 4, 2000. Survivorsinclude his son, Christian Silverthorne; his daughter, Barbara Montgomery; andhis brother, Ethan Silverthorne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn.He was a World War II and Korean War veteran and lived in El Paso for 34years. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home-Hondo Pass. June 6 2001 Return to top Hermosillo, Maria L. 86, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2002 in El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Hermosillo worked at Fort Bliss as a supply clerk and retired after 42 years of service. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Ann Mireles and Mary Lou Aguilar. Grandchildren, Ronnie Aguilar, Jenny Percer, Joe Mireles, Angelica Aguilar and Laurie Aguilar. 2 great grandchildren. Sisters, Anita Ahumbada and Adelina Bulos. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Aguilar, Joe Mireles, John Percer, Jesse Bulos, Jesse Bullos Jr., Oscar Casarez, Gustavo Casarez and Alfonso Sandoval. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 CAROLINA DR 598-3332 PATTON, JR. WM. S. (BILL), lifetime El Paso resident, passed away May 31, 2002. Mr. Patton was a prominent businessman who served on the City of El Paso Zoning Board, and as a charter member of the board of directors of Cielo Vista Bank. He was a 1955 BBA recipient at Texas Western College. He also served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Patton is survived by his children Wm. Shannon Patton of Spring, TX., Kathryn Patton Viola of El Paso, TX, his sister Patricia Briggs of Abilene, TX, brother Paul and Kira Viola of El Paso, TX, and various nieces and nephews. His present wife is Mary Ann C. Patton. Services will be held at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery on Friday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be sent to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Galveston, TX. CONTRERAS, BEATRIZ MARQUEZ went home to her God on June 4th, 2002. She was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico on November 19, 1934. She provided all who knew her a lifetime of love, dedication and inspiration. Beatriz had been a leader in the field of skin care for 20 years, serving as District Director for Jafra Cosmetics for many years. She was an inspiration for hundreds of women, motivating them to achieve their own success. Over the years, she received numerous awards, recognition and trips for her successful sales and sponsorship. However, her greatest achievement was the success of her consultants and watching them become independent and confident. This nurturing nature was carried over to her family, and all who knew her knew that her door was always open, keeping her house filled often with laughter and joyful noise of loving relatives. "Pavela's" (as she was known to many who loved her) laughter and spirit will always be remembered. She was also a member of Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church and a committed servant of her personal guardian, Our Lady Virgin of Guadalupe. Beatriz was also a loving wife to Jesus (Chuy) for 41 years, dedicated mother to Betty Santos, El Paso, TX, Nena Barnett, San Antonio, TX, and Carol Avila, El Paso, TX, and to her son-in-laws, Jaime Santos and Greg Barnett. She will also be remembered as a much loved and treasured grandma to Jessica Santos, Jaime Santos, Jordin Santos, Acacia Barnett, Jared Barnett, and Danica Barnett as well as a beloved "Tia Pavela" to numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her beloved grandsons, Jonathan David Avial and Christopher Avila, her parents Emilia Lugo Marquez and Patrocinio Marquez, her brothers, Baltazar Marquez, Manuel Marquez, and Benjamin Marquez, her sister Bertha Marquez Arevalo, and beloved cousin Ofelia Lugo Diaz. Friends and family will gather for remembrance at Hillcrest Funeral Home at 1060 N. Carolina Street on Friday, JUne 7th, 2002 from 2 to 9 p.m. and a rosary will be said in her name at Hillcrest at 7 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Santo Nino de Atocha Cathloic Church, 210 South Clark St. on Saturday, June 9th, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Beatriz's final resting place will be Mount Carmel Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, near her grandsons. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE 598-3332. VILLALOBOS JR., ANGEL H. 66, passed away June 4, 2002. Left to cherish his memory his son, Angel Villalobos III, daughters Cinthia and Belinda Villalobos, 3 grandchildren, brother Isaac Villalobos. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Refuge Catholic Church from 4 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2002, in La Union, New Mexico. Funeral Mass will be sadi at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2002, at Our Lady of the Refuge Catholic Church in La Union, New Mexico. Interment will follow at La Union Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - West. Escobedo, Ana Maria 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 04, 2002. She was a long time resident of El Paso and was very active with the Catholic Society. Preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Escobedo; son, Ricardo Reynoso and son-in-law, Jesus Parga; Mrs. Escobedo is survived by sons Antonio and wife Guadalupe, Hector and wife Yolanda, and Lauro Escobedo; daughters, Alicia Parga, Ana Maria Escobedo, Leticia Fuentes and husband Ruben, Yolanda Janacek and husband Jim, and daughter- in- law, Socorro Reynoso. She is also survived by her brother, Fernando Garcia; 43 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 06, 2002 from 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home East. Funeral mass will take place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Friday, June 07, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place in Juarez, Mexico at a later date. Pallbearers are Cesar Apodaca, Alvaro Escobedo, Antonio Escobedo, Lauro Escobedo, Juan Antonio Fuentes, Jesus Parga, Lars Peters, and Ricardo Reynoso. She was a very giving person with a wonderful sense of humor. She was loved by everyone she knew and will be greatly missed. Extended gratitude to Dr. Emmett L. McGuire and Hospice of El Paso. ALCALA, EUGENE LEO (GENE) Beloved husband, father, brother, friend, 50, passed away Monday, June 3, 2002, in Socttsdale, AZ. Former El Pasoan and veteran of the U.S. Air force, Gene was born in San Antonio, TX, September 22, 1951. He graduated from Cathedral High School, earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Colorado, and attended Arizona State University in the Masters Program. He was a career employee of the United States Postal Service in Phoenix and a proud member of their Union. Gene is survived by wife Carmen Cuomo-Alcala, son Matthew Eugene Alcala, daughters Laurie and Naomi Alcala, Sarah Gonzales and stepdaughter Karissa Warren. Mother Rose E. Alcala, brothers, Thomas (Anne), Charlotte, NC, Carlos (Norma), Sacramento, CA, Robert (Carmen), Daniel, Dallas, TX, sisters, Terry Meza (Ernie), and Linda Alvarez Alcala, 21 nieces and nephews, 3 great nieces and nephews and 3 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by father, Thomas B. Alcala and sister Anna Alcala. Mr. Alcala will lie in state Thursday, June 6, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Vigil for the deceased will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6th. Funeral Mass will b e held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 7th at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial immediately following Mass at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers will be Thomas, Carlos, Robert, Daniel, Matthew Alcala and Tom Cuomo. Honorary: Ernie Meza and Michael Tetreault. Gene was a child of the Sixties, and truly represented his generation, sometimes troubled, but always with optimism and love in his heart. SPRAGGINS SR., JAMES S. RET. MASTER SGT. age 82, passed on to our Lord God on the day of June 3, 2002. Beloved Husband of 52 years and Loving Father. He Honorably served our Country in WWII and the Korean War. He was a proud resident of El Paso since 1947. Proud father of 13 children. Two of which preceded him in death. Son Joseph Spraggins, Daughter Ilamae Spraggins & one Grandchild Alexis Spraggins. James S. Spraggins is survived by his wife Ana Maria T. Spraggins. Sister Ilamae Hensley, Sons: James S. spraggins Jr., Dale Spraggins, Wayne Spraggins, Floyd Spraggins, Jerry Spraggins, Edward Spraggins & Steven Spraggins. Daughters: Guadalupe Mendoza, Susan De La Fuente, Rose Mary Spraggins, Shirley Rodriguez. 19 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren & His loving friend 7 pet Siberian Husky Smokey. Services for Mr. James S. Spraggins will be Thursday, June 6, 2002 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 N. Carolina Dr. Mass will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 7424 Mimosa Ave, followed by burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Loving Family Members. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 CAROLINA DR 598-3332. BRADY, CARL D. SFC. U.S. Army (Ret.) 60, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2002. Mr. Brady was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served 4 tours. He was a life member of the Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club, V.F.W. Post #8550 and a member of the American Legion Post #0058. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lucille Brady. He is survived by his loving wife, Adolfine Brady; step-son Hans Schoen; 1 grandchild; brother Warren Brady and sisters Doris Goldring, Judy Black and Lois Hover. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. HENDERSON SR., LAWRENCE SFC (RETIRED) 70, passed away, May 30, 2002. Lawrence was a real estate agent for Bill Walker and BKB Realty for 10 years after retiring from the U.S. Army. He was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church since 1982. He was an ordained minister for Antoch Baptist Church in Deming, New Mexico since April 28, 1991. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 42 years, Martha Henderson, sons, Lawrence Henderson, Jr., and Douglas Martin Henderson, Sr. and his wife Latasha; daughters, Elaine Coleman and Kamala Kyl Henderson; grandchildren, Keegan, Andre and Kamala Kyl Kani, Douglas Martin, Jr., Edward, Alfonso and Juanita and several great grandchildren; sisters, Gwendolyn Mayfield, Eleanor McCoy, Patricia Harris and sister-in-law, Louella Henderson. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 6, 2002, at Sunset Funeral Home - N.E. located at 4631 Hondo Pass in El Paso from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2002, at Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. O.I. Kirk will officiate. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast. MITHOFF, RICHARD W. Chairman Emeritus of Mithoff Burton Partners and prominent civic leader, died Sunday, June 2, in Houston, Texas. He worked tirelessly for civic causes throughout his life, was committed to improving El Paso, and achieved industry respect and national recognition for his accomplishments and his local advertising agency. Dick Mithoff was born in LaPorte, Indiana, in 1920. His parents were the late Warren T. and Helen Mithoff. He lived in El Paso for most of his life, attending Crockett School and Austin High School. He received a B.S. degree from Texas Western College, (now UTEP), and also attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago. During World War II he served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army. In 1946 he joined his father's advertising agency, where he learned the business by working in every department. He assumed leadership of the agency upon his father's death in 1960. Under Dick's guidance Mithoff Advertising Inc grew to become one of the largest and most prestigious agencies in the Southwest. He insisted on excellence in everything he did, and was unflagging in his dedication to serving his clients. He was also unflagging in his dedication to the advertising industry. He served as International Chairman of Worldwide Partners, Inc., served on the governing boards of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, was President and Director of Southwestern Association of Advertising Agencies, served as Director of the American Advertising Federation, and was a founding member and President of the Advertising Federation of El Paso. Dick applied the same dedication to his community. He served in leadership roles for dozens of civic, community, and charitable organizations including: Rotary Club of El Paso, Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, Sun Bowl Association, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso County Republican Party, El Paso Museum of Art, United Way, Sports Car Club of America, Goodwill Industries, Insights - El Paso Science Center, YMCA, and many others. His hard work and dedication was frequently recognized. Among his many honors are Outstanding Ex-Student Award from the University of Texas at El Paso, the Humanitarian Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Conquistador Award from the City of El Paso, Distinguished Service Award from the Rotary Club of El Paso, and Ad Man of the Year and Silver Medal from the Advertising Federation of El Paso. Dick Mithoff will be remembered for his unfailing kindness, his scrupulous fairness, his generosity, and his courage. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He is survived by his wife, Frances Maas Mithoff; his three sons: Richard Warren Mithoff and wife Ginni, Robert Mithoff and wife, Sammie, Raymond Mithoff and wife, Gelda; and two grandchildren: Michael Mithoff and wife Melissa, and Caroline Mithoff; and his sister Marjorie and her husband W.E. Miller. The family would appreciate your gift of love to any of the many organizations that help make El Paso a better place to live. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Thursday June 6, at Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, 320 Montana. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 7, at First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison. EARSLEY, HARRY SYLVESTER SGT. 1ST CLASS 57, passed away June 1, 2002. He was a Vietnam Veteran and lived in El Paso for 32 years. His wife, Gloria Emma Earsley, daughter, Kalia Elvira Earsley, son, Harry Sylvester Earsley, Jr., grandson, Erik Drake Earsley, father, George Nuoffer, sisters, Harriet, Ora, and Donna Earsley, brothers, Sid and Ray Earsley survived him. Funeral service will be Thursday, June 6, at 8:30 a.m. at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. OCHOA, MARGARET "MARGIE" 67, passed away Monday, June 3, 3002. Mrs. Ochoa was a resident of El Paso for 32 years. She was a past member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and worked as a school nurse. Mrs. Ochoa was a very spirited person who loved to play bingo. Although Mrs. Ochoa was ill for many years her final ones were happy. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Ochoa; 2 sons, Mike and Virgil, Jr. and 3 daughters, Margaret, Francis and Virginia. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, June 6th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 7th at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Ochoa, Ben Ochoa, Tom Morgan, John Hobbs and Virgil Ochoa, Jr. June 7 2001 Return to top Bosanko, Robert "Bob" William Funeral for retired Sgt. 1st Class, 50, Elgin, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Western Hills Church of Christ with Harley Davidson, minister, officiating. Sgt. Bosanko died Monday, June 3, 2002, at his home. Burial with military honors and Masonic rites will be at Fort Sill National Cemetery under direction of Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. He was born Dec. 17, 1951, in Fremont, Neb., to William Thomas and Edith Alberta Roerick Bosanko. He lived in many different places when he was a child, because his parents moved often with military assignments. He graduated from Andress High School in El Paso, Texas. He married Dorothy Virginia Davis on Nov. 10, 1969, in Marina, Calif.; He joined the Army in 1969, and served until his retirement on Feb. 2, 1984. He received the National Defense Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal (three Oak Leaf Clusters); Good Conduct Medal, 3rd Award; Rifle M-16 Expert Qualification Badge; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; and the NCO Professional Development Ribbon. Following his retirement from the Army, he worked in civil service at Fort Sill as a Hearing Conservation Coordinator at Reynold's Army Community Hospital. He retired in September 2001. He was a member and past president of the Texhoma Horseman's Association, member of the Okie Trail Riding Club, past president of the Elgin Riding Club, and past president and vice-president of the Comanche Riding Association. He was a Master Mason and attended Elgin First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Gelnda and Albert Lomeli, California; Loreley and Robert Leonard, Elgin; and Roberta Bosanko, Lawton; four grandchildren: Benjamin, Amanda, Tanner and Hunter; his parents; six brothers; two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. BRADY, CARL D. SFC. U.S. Army (Ret.) 60, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2002. Mr. Brady was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served 4 tours. He was a life member of the Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club, V.F.W. Post #8550 and a member of the American Legion Post #0058. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lucille Brady. He is survived by his loving wife, Adolfine Brady; step-son Hans Schoen; 1 grandchild; brother Warren Brady and sisters Doris Goldring, Judy Black and Lois Hoover. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. CARPENTER, MARY RUTH KING 81, passed away June 4, 2002. She had been a resident of El Paso since 1946 and was a member of Trinity 1st United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Gray Carpenter. She is survived by her daughter and son-in- law, Carol & Bruce Hosford of Seattle, WA, sons and daughters-in-law, Gray Jr. & Jan Carpenter of Fallbrook, CA, Daniel & Diane Carpenter of Dolores, CO, brother Dr. Bill King, 9 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity 1st United Methodist Church. Dr. Brodace Elkins officiating. Entombment at Restlawn Mausoleum. CONTRERAS, BEATRIZ MARQUEZ went home to her God on June 4th, 2002. She was born in Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico on November 19, 1934. She provided all who knew her a lifetime of love, dedication and inspiration. Beatriz had been a leader in the field of skin care for 20 years, serving as District Director for Jafra Cosmetics for many years. She was an inspiration for hundreds of women, motivating them to achieve their own success. Over the years, she received numerous awards, recognition and trips for her successful sales and sponsorship. However, her greatest achievement was the success of her consultants and watching them become independent and confident. This nurturing nature was carried over to her family, and all who knew her knew that her door was always open, keeping her house filled often with laughter and joyful noise of loving relatives. "Pavela's" (as she was known to many who loved her) laughter and spirit will always be remembered. She was also a member of Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church and a committed servant of her personal guardian, Our Lady Virgin of Guadalupe. Beatriz was also a loving wife to Jesus (Chuy) for 41 years, dedicated mother to Betty Santos, El Paso, TX, Nena Barnett, San Antonio, TX, and Carol Avila, El Paso, TX, and to her son-in-laws, Jaime Santos and Greg Barnett. She will also be remembered as a much loved and treasured grandma to Jessica Santos, Jaime Santos, Jordin Santos, Acacia Barnett, Jared Barnett, and Danica Barnett as well as a beloved "Tia Pavela" to numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her beloved grandsons, Jonathan David Avila and Christopher Avila, her parents Emilia Lugo Marquez and Patrocinio Marquez, her brothers, Baltazar Marquez, Manuel Marquez, and Benjamin Marquez, her sister Bertha Marquez Arevalo, and beloved cousin Ofelia Lugo Diaz. Friends and family will gather for remembrance at Hillcrest Funeral Home at 1060 N. Carolina Street on Friday, June 7th, 2002 from 2 to 9 p.m. and a rosary will be said in her name at Hillcrest at 7 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church, 210 South Clark St. on Saturday, June 8th, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Beatriz's final resting place will be Mount Carmel Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, near her grandsons. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332 Espinosa, Amalia G. 90, passed away on June 5, 2002 after a short illness. She lived most of her adult life in El Paso. She had retired after serving 40 years with the El Paso Health Department. She is survived by her devoted daughter Irene Perez, who has lived with her mother her entire life, daughter Yolanda Magee, son Daniel Perez, daughter Martha Smith, son Richard Espinosa, very dear God-daughter Alma Arrieta, and numerous grandchildren. She had too many long time dear friends to name, but you know who you are and how much she loved you. She will be missed by her family and friends. A visitation will be on Friday, June 7, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with vigil service at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel at Martin Funeral Home East on George Dieter Drive. Funeral Liturgy will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2002 in the funeral home Chapel. Pallbearers will include family and friends. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery, 12400 Montana Drive. PATTON, JR. WM. S. (BILL), lifetime El Paso resident, passed away May 31, 2002. Mr. Patton was a prominent businessman who served on the City of El Paso Zoning Board, and as a charter member of the board of directors of Cielo Vista Bank. He was a 1955 BBA recipient at Texas Western College. He also served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Patton is survived by his children Wm. Shannon Patton of Spring, TX., Kathryn Patton Viola of El Paso, TX, his sister Patricia Briggs of Abilene, TX, brother Dan Patton of El Paso, TX., former wife Lu Allen of El Paso, TX., and grandchildren Paul and Kira Viola of El Paso, TX., and various nieces and nephews. His present wife is Mary Ann C. Patton. Services will be held at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery on Friday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be sent to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Galveston, TX. ROBINSON, LEAH SUE KOORTZ went to be with the Lord at 1:38 A.M. on Tuesday, June 4, 2002. She died at the Zale Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas, Texas, after a prolonged illness. Leah was born on February 1, 1947 in El Paso, Texas to David and Goldie Koortz. She graduated from El Paso High School in 1965 where she was Head Varsity Cheerleader and Homecoming Football Queen. She was also a member of Who's Who, Freshman Spring Fiesta Duchess, Sophomore Class Favorite and Class Beauty for 3 years. She attended the University of Arizona and the University of Texas at El Paso prior to graduating from the St. Paul School of Nursing in 1969 as a Registered Nurse (RN). It was in Dallas that she met her future husband, Leland H. Robinson Jr. They were married shortly after her graduation from nursing school. She worked as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse at St. Paul Hospital in Dallas until shortly before giving birth to her first child in 1972. For the next 30 years, Leah dedicated herself to being a full-time mother to her children and a supportive wife to her husband. She considered her roles as a wife and mother to be of the highest calling and always placed them above any personal career ambitions. She not only was a full-time mother to her own children, but frequently found herself to be a second-mom to her children's friends. Her home was always a safe haven for young people and a gathering place for her children's friends, even when her own children weren't present. She seemed to have a knack for making young people feel loved and comfortable in her presence. She taught a children's Sunday School Class at Surrey Hills Baptist Church for many years in addition to being a home-room mother for her children and a volunteer teaching assistant in the Yukon Public Schools for several years. Additionally, she chaired the Martha's Kitchen Ministry at Surrey Hills Baptist Church for several years. She participated in several women's Bible study groups over the years and was a leader in the renowned Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) in the late 1980's. Her proudest moment in the BSF movement was the opportunity to lead her mother to receive Jesus only days before her mother died in 1990. Leah was preceded in death by her father, David Koortz, her mother, Goldie Koortz, her sister Debra Koortz De Rosa, her father-in-law, Leland Robinson Sr., her mother-in-law, Grace Stinson Robinson. She is survived by her husband, Leland H. Robinson Jr. of Yukon, Oklahoma, her daughter, Tammy Lynn Robinson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and her son Dr. Leland H. Robinson III and his wife, Jennifer Leigh Willard Robinson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, grandson, Blake Baker of Yukon, Oklahoma, her sisters Marsha Koortz Capen of Houston, Texas, and Jan Koortz Lyons and her husband, Gary Lyons, of The Woodlands, Texas, brother-in-law, Carl De Rosa of Houston, Texas, sisters-in-law Rebecca Robinson Morris and her husband Jesse Morris of Plano, Texas, Mary Lestell Robinson of Plano, Texas, Jane Robinson Rhodes and her husband, Kevin Rhodes of Plano, Texas, Margaret Robinson Sutton and her husband, Mark Sutton of Washington Grove, Maryland and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends, each of them precious to Leah in their own way. Leah had a zest for life and an outstanding sense of humor. She will be sorely missed by one and all. Visitation will be held Friday, June 7, 2002 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 8, 2002 at the Surrey Hills Baptist Church, 12421 N. Mustang Road. Yukon with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 8701 N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma City. On-line tributes may be sent through www.mem.com TUNNELL, WILLIAM RAYMOND passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2002 in Fort Worth. Funeral service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002 at Arlington Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Arlington. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Arlington Funeral Home in Arlington. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mongolian Mission headed by his grandson. Send them to The Mongolian Mission, c/o Augusta SDA Church, 2006 Markwood Place, Augusta GA 30709. William Raymond Tunnell was born on August 16, 1917 in Fort Worth, Texas. Raymond and his wife, Billie were married 62 years and raised six children with 12 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He spent the last few weeks of his life surrounded by family and close friends. Raymond, also known as Ole, worked for El Paso Electric Company for over 40 years before retiring in 1983 as the Newman Power Plant Superintendent. He and his family were dedicated members of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, in El Paso, where he served as Elder and church leader for many years. Since relocating to the DFW area, they have worshiped at the Arlington Church. He served as lay pastor for several churches in the Texico Conference. He also served on many church committees and boards with enthusiasm for Christian Education. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Williamson. Survivors: Wife, Billie Tunnell of Fort Worth; Daughter, Paula Ice and husband, Charles of Fort Worth; Sons, Dale Tunnell and wife, Bernita of Augusta, Georgia, Norman Tunnell and wife, Donna of Germantown, Maryland, Jimmy Tunnell and wife, Vicki of Phoenix, Arizona, and Paul David Tunnell of San Francisco, California; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; cousins, Bernice Larner of Stephenville, Texas and Lonnie F. Holder of Houston. Arlington Funeral Home, 1221 E. Division St. (817) 548-1791. VILLALOBOS JR., ANGEL H. 66, passed away June 4, 2002. Left to cherish his memory his son, Angel Villalobos III, daughters Cynthia and Belinda Villalobos, 3 grandchildren, brother Isaac Villalobos. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Refuge Catholic Church from 4 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2002, in La Union, New Mexico. Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2002, at Our Lady of the Refuge Catholic Church in La Union, New Mexico. Interment will follow at La Union Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - West.