El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, June 8-14, 2002 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ June 8 2001 Salas, Cherie Sharp 67, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2002. Lifelong El Paso resident and member of The El Paso Humane Society. Survived by loving husband Gilberto Salas, sons Eric Shelton, Brian Shelton and Craig Brandon, 6 grandchildren, brothers Hector and Roberto Quevedo, sisters Isabella, Anna, Margarita and Rosa Quevedo. Mrs. Salas will lie in state Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Rite of Committal 9:00 a.m. Monday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of El Paso, 325 Shelter Place, El Paso, Tx 79905. June 9 2001 Return to top SALAS-PORRAS, JOSEFINA A. beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, who made her mark nationally and internationally as an educator, entrepreneur and philanthropist died of pancreatic cancer in her El Paso home on Friday June 7th, 2002. She was the daughter of Enrique and Josefina Acevedo, longtime El Pasoans who immigrated to El Paso from Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. Born in 1926, "Pipina" attended Houston Elementary, graduated from El Paso High School at age 15 and from Texas College of Mines (now University of Texas at El Paso) at age 19 with a degree in English and minors in Spanish and Education. One of only 14 Hispanic women at the college when she enrolled, she made the Honor Roll, served as a class officer and was elected vice president of Sigma Delta Chi. She always knew that she wanted to be a teacher and, at the age of 12, had her first summer school on her front porch. The following summer, the El Paso Public Schools loaned her desks, blackboards, and textbooks so she could expand her school to the basement of her home. Upon graduation from college, she taught elementary school for several years before marrying fellow Texas College of Mines alum Francisco (Pancho) Salas-Porras in 1948. They immediately moved to Los Angeles where Pancho was Vice President of Azteca Films and they enjoyed Hollywood premieres, the beach and raising a family that would eventually include six children. In 1964 the family returned to El Paso and Pipina returned to teaching for the Public School. She yearned to have her own school again and in 1970 founded the Bilingual Institute, an international multi-faceted language school that provided training in second language acquisition and cultural awareness to individuals, businesses, governments and corporations, with bases in El Paso, Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico and Nicaragua. Clients included General Motors, McDonalds, General Electric, Ford and numerous El Paso and Juarez businesses. Her business success led to appointments as the first Hispanic woman on key boards, including the Freedom Forum, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas-El Paso Branch, El Paso Electric Company, Mountain Bell-Texas Advisory Board. Among the 19 boards on which she served included many in El Paso; KCOS Public Television, El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau, El Paso Diabetes Association, and Los Pobres Community Theater. She also served as a member of the Advisory Councils for the Business Department of the El Paso Community College and the College of Communications at the University of Texas at Austin. When named a trustee of Freedom Forum (then the Gannett Foundation) in 1979, she was one of very few, if not the only, Hispanic woman serving on a major U.S. foundation board. During her 22 years of service the foundation grew in both size and impact. It is now building the Newseum, a news museum on Washington, D.C.'s Pennsylvania Avenue. She was committed to advocacy for programs to extend opportunities to Hispanics and others in need. She was a strong supporter of the UTEP Mother-Daughter program, a member of Hispanics in Philanthropy, and encouraged Freedom Forum initiatives advancing racial diversity in the media. A dedicated and energetic supporter of her alma mater, she was a member of the UTEP Women's Auxiliary, Alumni Association, Matrix Society and chairwoman of her class reunion. Through the Freedom Forum, she brought much recognition and financial support not only to the Journalism department at UTEP, but also the Communication dept at UT-Austin, and Cathedral High School here in El Paso. She was extremely active in the community and participated in many civic and social organizations in El Paso and Juarez including the Pan American Roundtable and El Paso Boton Rojo. Many of her efforts were targeted to the most needy through local charities, churches and schools. She was especially proud of her final accomplishment in 2001 - publishing the book El Ratoncito Pequeno - a children's tale she remembered from her youth. It is illustrated by Jose Cisneros, a friend she had known all her life, and published locally by Cinco Puntos Press. Her hundreds of friends and family will agree that, more than her good deeds and hard work, she was known for her outgoing, enthusiastic personality, her ability to encourage and inspire people of all ages, her ready smile and her repertoire of jokes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Salas-Porras. She is survived by her children, Ana Luisa Salas-Porras of Austin, TX and children, Matthew Walcutt of Los Angles, CA and Maria Walcutt of San Francisco, CA; Alberto Salas-Porras of El Paso; Marta Salas-Porras and children, Kai and Xena of San Francisco, CA; Paco Salas-Porras and wife, Donna and children, Bobby, Eric and Evan of El Paso; Daniel Salas-Porras and wife Kyle and children, Julian and Ariana of Austin, TX; Cristina Salas-Porras and husband, Tony Cardoza and son, Xavier of Berkeley, CA; her brother, Jorge Enrique Acevedo and wife, Patsy of Austin, TX; and her sister, Maria Elena Flood and husband, Francis of El Paso. A rosary service will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2002 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church at 4 p.m. The funeral mass will take place at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Monday June 10, 2002 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alberto Salas-Porras, Francisco Salas-Porras, Daniel Salas-Porras, Matthew Walcutt, and Anthony Cardoza, and Jerome Flood. Honorary pallbearers will be Francis and Maria Elena Flood, Jorge Enrique Acevedo, Dr. Michael and Isabel Fushille, Let. Col. Ret. Juan and Maria Luisa Provencio, Delia Zoffman, Carlos Salas-Porras, and Guillermo Acevedo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the UTEP Development office c/o The Josefina A. Sasas-Porras Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1100 N. Stanton, Suite 201, El Paso, TX 79902 (915) 747-8533. BEDELL, GWEN MAYNARD 78, Korean War Flight Nurse of El Paso, Texas, died June 4, 2002 at her home in El Paso, Texas with her beloved husband Lt. Colonel George Bedell (Ret.) at her side. Gwen was born December 3, 1923 in Billings, Montana, the fourth of nine children to James Dennis and Lillian Christine Maynard. At an early age she showed an aptitude for Leadership, Scholarship and Compassion. Upon graduation from Billings Senior High School, Gwen attended Nurse's Training at Billings Deaconess Hospital and worked as a nurse in Billings and Bozeman, Montana. She joined the United States Air Force in Denver, Colorado on March 12, 1951 and attended flight training in Mississippi. Before going to serve in the Korean War, the Air Force allowed her time, approximately a month, to take care of her brother Jim in Phoenix. Upon his death from cancer, she was immediately sent to Japan. When the Korean War ended, Captain Gwen Maynard was chosen to be the personal flight nurse to accompany former prisoner of war General Dean to Japan. In early 1953 Captain Maynard, U.S. Air Force, met Captain George Bedell, U.S. Army, in Tokyo. Later that year in December they were married at the American Consulate in Tokyo. Gwen was transferred from Hakata to Camp Misawa Air Force Base, separated from her husband. Shortly thereafter on August 21, 1954, she resigned from the Air Force and joined Captain George Bedell in Tokyo. Gwen worked at the Indian School in Seattle until Major Bedell returned from the Middle East. Then she accompanied him to Milwaukee for 2 years, during which time he served in the Army, and where they became avid fans of the Milwaukee Braves. With Gwen always at his side, assignments at Leavenworth Command General Staff School and as Battalion Commander of the McGregor Guided Missile Range in El Paso, Texas, Lt. Colonel George Bedell relied upon his gracious wife to entertain guests who visited this internationally known missile range. Gwen went to Germany with George for three years, and as he served the Army, she helped by being President of the German American Ladies Club of Ansbach, Germany. Then in late 1965, with her husband assigned to the Pentagon, she lived in Washington, D.C. where he retired in July to El Paso, Texas where they enjoyed retirement. Survived by her loving husband, Lt. Col. George Bedell (Ret.), four sisters, Ruth Chandler of Santa Clara, CA, Esther Stewart of Billings, MT, Betty Torgrimson of Puyallup, WA, and Frances Upton of El Segundo, CA, a brother Hank Maynard of Earp, CA, and Bair Oil, WY, 14 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents James and Lily Maynard, brother James Maynard and sisters, Lillian House and Marge Maynard. An avid reader, worker of crossword puzzles, friend of animals, loving wife and sister, Gwen Maynard Bedell's brightness, generosity, love and charm will be greatly missed by her loved ones, and her strength, courage, tenacity, vision and compassion for others suffering from cancer and other illnesses will be an inspiration for many. "We love you Gwen." God Bless you on your wonderful journey, free of illness. Thank you for so many things, the gifts of your spirit will be with us, and we'll joyfully see you again someday, in heaven. Visitation will be on Wednesday June 12, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. located at 4631 Hondo Pass. Memorial Graveside Service will be on Thursday June 13, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with military honors at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. June 11 2001 Return to top QUINONES, GEORGE 49, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2002 in El Paso. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Quinones was a technician for Epic Components. He was a graduate of Ysleta High School Class of 1971 where he was a member of the track team. Mr. Quinones was a die hard fan of the Chicago Cubs. He was preceded in death by his father Lorenzo Quinones. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Quinones. Son, Michael A. Quinones and step-son, Mathew Porras. Mother, Estela Quinones. Brother, Hector Quinones. Sister, Patsy Quinones. 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 Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Michael Quinones, Enrique Alvarez, Clay Waldo, Dan Rivera, Hector Quinones and Andres Candelaria. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Lopez and Edward Salazar. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332. LEON, MARIA JUANITA 75, passed away Saturday June 8, 2002, life long resident of El Paso. She was a member of the Catholic Community. Survived by 6 sons: Jose Alberto Leon, George Leon, Luis Leon, Javier Leon, Carlos Leon and Juan Leon, 4 daughters: Irene L. Galindo, Ivonne L. Hernandez, Isela L. Vilchis, and Hilda L. Modkins, 25 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, 3 brothers: Mauro, Carlos and Jose Luis Hernandez, 3 sisters: Josefina Montes, Antonia Hernandez and Teresa Reyes. She will have visitation Tuesday June 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at El Paso Mission Funeral Chapel with Rosary at 6:00 p.m. and prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier. Pallbearers will be Jose Alberto Leon, George Leon, Carlos Leon, Juan Leon and Arturo Hernandez Jr. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery on Alameda. Arrangements by El Paso Mission Funeral Home. The Family would like to thank every one that was there for them at this time of need. HUTCHINS, DANIEL SCOTT 41, passed away June 7, 2002. A lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Kristina K. Hutchins and their son, Joshua Patrick Hutchins. His parents James and Alice Hutchins, brother David Hutchins, sisters Laura Handley and Jacqueline Hutchins. Several nieces and nephews and many special friends. Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast located at 4631 Hondo Pass on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Scripture service will be at Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2002. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. Williams, Roy Patrick beloved father, grandfather and brother, died Saturday June 08 at the age of 64 after a brief battle with cancer. He always felt compelled to serve others and he himself not be served. He served his God and church faithfully, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force with honor and he served his community as an El Paso police officer and most of all he served his family with love and loyalty. He is survived by his two sons, Mark Thomas Williams of Palm Beach, Florida and Patrick Sean Williams of El Paso, TX, three brothers, Richard Thomas Wiliams and John Leo Williams of El Paso, TX and Lee James Williams of Murfreeboro, Arkansas and four grandchildren, Kevin Thomas Williams, Sean Patrick Williams, Rebecca Michelle Williams, and Kimberly Ann Williams. In addition, he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and friends all of whom were touched by his love. Visitation will be at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home 3707 Pershing from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday with the Rosary Service at 6 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church 4800 Byron and burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to Hospice of VNA 2211 E. Missouri Ave. Ste. 200 El Paso, TX 79903, in lieu of flowers. Please make donations in the name of Roy P. Williams. CREWS, JR., JONATHAN proud Viet Nam veteran, this country's child. Wilmer represented this nation and what it is about: generosity, love, and justice. He was an eternal scholar and philosopher, a dedicated patriot, and an unselfish friend. His childlike curiosity and his compassion for his fellow man were evident in his leadership, his loyalty, and his ceaseless industriousness. Wil was a model of patience, hospitality and courage. He was a father above all, an optimist in the midst of defeat, and a genuine charismatic spiritual being. He lived his life as an example to all of us. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jonathan Sr. and Mary Frances Crews and his son Wilmer Jonathan Crews III. He is survived by his wife Gabriela Crews. Sons Charles Rutledge Crews. Step-children Giovanni Segoviano and Lylliana Segoviano, 1 grandchild, brothers, Clyde P. Crews and Burel Crews, sisters, Lora Crews Reynolds, Mary Grace Crews Pearson. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Prayer service will be Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Graveside service will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. a t Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Compassionate Friends of El Paso (a self help group for bereaved parents of which Wil was a past chairman) 1000 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79902. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - DONIPHAN, 5054 DONIPHAN DR. 587-0202. MONTES SR., JESUS A. "CHUY" 71, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2002, a resident of El Paso for 43 years. He retired from the City of El Paso after 21 years and was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Mr. Montes is survived by his wife of 50 years, Piedad "Pie" Montes, children Mary Orozco and husband Ruben, Eva Cordero & husband Raul, Patsy Hardemon, Jesus "Jesse" Montes, Jr, Alicia Montes, Vickie Montes and Mario Montes, 18 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, 6 sisters and numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation for Mr. Montes will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2002, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Restlawn Funeral Home, 4848 Alps with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass service will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Guardian Angel Church. Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. June 12 2001 Return to top BARCENA, ANNE KAREN 82, June 27, 1919 - June 08, 2002. Born in Madera, Pennsylvania, she was a longtime resident of El Paso. Her greatest achievement, along with her husband, was adopting 4 children when she was employed with the Civil Service in Seoul, Korea. Her greatest gift was leaving her career of 24 years to become a full time mother and loving wife. Mom, you have not left us because you will always remain in our hearts and we know that the Lord will look after you until we are all together again. She is survived by her husband, Ricardo Jose Barcena, Sr., Sons: A. Andrew Barcena, Ricardo Jose Barcena, Jr., Daughters: Melissa Anne Williamson, Melinda Anne Wills, Grandchildren: Ian Justin Barcena, Marlene Julia Barcena, Brittney Laurie Wills, and Abel Omar Wills, Jr., Daughter-in-Law: Linda Martinez-Barcena, Sons-in-Law: Craig Spencer Williamson and Abel Omar Wills, Sr. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 PM, Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. A Rosary will be said at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Sunset Funeral Home-West located at 480 N. Resler. The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 1:30 PM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. CHRISTE, GEORGE ALBERT 95, a resident of El Paso and previously from Dallas, Texas passed away on May 30, 2002. Born on June 9, 1906 in Jamestown, NY, he was the youngest son of Albert and Rosa Christe. Mr. Christe served as an officer in the U.S. Maritime Service during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, and retired after forty years of active duty, having sailed in many foreign ports around the world. During his service he was awarded "The Merchant Marine Combat Bar" confirming his active service with the U.S. Merchant Marine in a ship which engaged in direct enemy action; "The Merchant Marine Defense Bar" for active service during the National Emergency - Sep. 8, 1939 to Dec. 7, 1941; "Victory Medal" during W.W.II; "Atlantic War Zone Bar" during W.W.II; "Pacific War Zone Bar" - service in a war area; "Philippine Liberation Ribbon" - a war area; "Korean Service Bar" and "The Vietnam Service Bar." Survivors include his sister, Bessie A. Pappas of Wimberley, Texas; a nephew, Sophocles G. Pappas and his wife, Persephone of Wimberley, Texas; niece, RoseLee Warren and her husband, The Reverend Lewis Warren of Scottsbluff, Nebraska and niece, Georgia Cortez and her husband Michael of Port Aransas, Texas. Also, numerous relatives in Texas, Colorado and Georgia. His relatives and friends will miss his unique personality and ability to remain independent until his death. A graveside and military service will be held on Friday, 14 June at 1 p.m. The Reverend Patrick Irish of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church will perform the graveside service at The Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso. The family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home at 3839 Montana Ave., El Paso on Thursday, 13 June from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FLORES, ALBERT VEGA 57, passed away on June 8, 2002 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father Benito D. Vega and his son Albert Vega. Mr. Flores is survived by his mother Leonor Gomez, his daughters Bernice Vega, Christina James and Norma Flores; his sister Dolores Valenzuela; his brothers Arturo Vega, Hector Vega, Bennie Vega and Eddie Vega. Visitation will be held, Wednesday, June 12, 2002 from 4 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home West, Chapel of Peace. Funeral Service will be held on, Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home West, Chapel of Peace located at 480 N. Resler. Followed by interment at Canutillo Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West. HUTCHINS, DANIEL SCOTT 41, passed away June 7, 2002. A lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Kristina K. Hutchins and their son, Joshua Patrick Hutchins. His parents James and Alice Hutchins, brother David Hutchins, sisters Laura Handley and Jacqueline Hutchins. Several nieces and nephews and many special friends. Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast located at 4631 Hondo Pass on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Scripture service will be at Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2002. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-N.E. McDERMETT, HUGH H. (BUDDY) 54, of El Paso, Texas, passed away Saturday June 8th, 2002. Born in Cross Plains, TX, raised in Balmorhea, TX, Sul Ross graduate, member of PRCA, Vietnam Vet, served with 101st ABN, member of American Legion, NRA lifetime member, Locomotive Engineer for Southern Pacific for 30 yrs. Buddy loved life, loved people and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife Alberta F. McDermett. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday June 13, 2002 at St. Marks United Methodist, 5005 Love Rd, Ph# 581-4444. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. MORALES, ALEJANDRO RIVAS 80 passed away on Monday, June 10, 2002. Born in Mexico, he was a longtime El Paso Resident and employed with The Rose Bud Company. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 53 years, Emma Ortega Morales; sons, Alejandro III and wife, Rose, and Reymundo and wife, Lorena; daughters, Petra Patricia Ronquillo and husband, Arturo and Clara Munoz and husband, Arturo; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Teresa Chacon and Alicia De La Torre; along with several more relatives and friends. Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Funeral Home East, Chapel of Remembrance. Visitation will continue from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 519 S. Lata St., with recital of the rosary at 7 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 9:30 a.m. Thursday also at the church. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Family members will serve as pallbearers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro Sr. and Catalina R. Morales. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East. ORTEGA, MIGUEL V. 74, passed away June 8, 2002. Lifetime resident of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Ortega was a member of the 20-30 Club in Northeast, El Paso and a 3 time elected Commander of the China-Burma-India Veterans Association, part of the 1st Marine Division in China during WWII. Mr. Ortega was a retired truck driver with Old El Paso a division of PET Inc. Preceded in death by brother Raymond Ortega, daughter-in-law Bertha Ortega. Survived by wife of 55 years, Paulina Ortega, son Miguel Ortega Jr., of Kingman, Arizona, Jimmy Ortega (Laurie) Santa Clarita, California, Primo Torres, Maria Teresa Torres, Grandchildren Wendy Renteria, Miguel Ortega III, Marcos Ortega, Whitney and Joshua Ortega, great grand-child Miguel Ortega IV, brother Carlos Ortega, sisters Ruth Delgado, Tere Arias, Lupe Barrajas, Lupe DeMas. Mr. Ortega will lie in state Thursday, June 13, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002 at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. June 13 2001 Return to top FLORES, HORTENCIA E. 76, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2002. Lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Flores was a member and secretary of Carmelite Order of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at Most Holy Trinity. Preceded in death by her husband Rodolfo, sisters Emilia Gray, Rachel Williams, Ofelia Gardy, brothers Raul Esparza, Rodolfo and Alfonso Esparza. Survived by son Steve and wife Consuelo Souza and Robert Flores, grandchildren Maria Woodward, Cristina Rodriguez, Cynthia Castillo, Karina Ochoa, Xavier Ochoa, great grand child Monica Castillo, brothers Pablo Esparza Jr., sisters Rita Diaz, Dolores Luna, Guadalupe Arteaga, Connie Stigers and Rosa Maria Orozco. Mrs. Flores will lie in state Friday, June 14, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Wake will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2002 at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. MSGR. Calles officiating. Pallbearers will be Steve Souza, Robert Flores, Rene Luna, David Luna, Oscar Rodriguez and Xavier Ochoa. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Moore, Sr., Joseph "Joe" D. LTC, U.S. Army retired, 82, passed away Monday, June 10, 2002, a resident of El Paso since 1963. Mr. Moore was a past member of the El Maida Shrine Temple. A WWII Veteran with service with the 82nd and 101st ABN. Joe is survived by his wife, Lillian C. Moore, a son, LCDR Joseph D. Moore, II, USN, Ret. and a daughter, Carolyn J. Blackmon; 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be Thursday, June 13th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 14th at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contribution to be made to the El Maida Shrine for Shrine Hospitals. ROMO SR., ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ 74, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2002, a resident of El Paso for 33 years. He retired from Kalil Bottling Company and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his wife of 47 years Maria Dora Rodriguez, children Tony Rodriguez, Jr., Guadalupe Rayborne, Yolanda Galindo, Dora Lara, Maria Elena Rodriguez and Laura Sosa, 12 grandchildren and brother Jesus Rodriguez Romo. Visitation for Mr. Rodriguez will be held Thursday, June 13, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Restlawn Funeral Home, 4848 Alps Dr. with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Friday at 12:00 noon at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Fr. Stephen Peters officiating. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park. THOMPSON, GARY LANE 57, passed away on Monday, June 10. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas and lived in El Paso for 53 years. He was the CEO of Employment Administrators, INC. and was a pioneer in the Staff Leasing business as well as a founding member of the National Association for Alternative Staffing, which he served as National President for two terms. An active volunteer, he was proud to represent El Paso as a past member of the Sun Parade Committee, Sun Bowl Team Host Committee, which he chaired for several years, the Savane All American Golf Classic and the Sun Bowl Selection Committee. Gary was a Texas Champion chili cook and served as a finals judge at the World Championship Chili Cookoffs. He was a volunteer coach and umpire for little league baseball, football, and softball. A wonderful son, husband, father, and friend, he is survived by his mother, Vivian Lane Cadenhead, his brother, Charlie H. Thompson II (Linda K.), his wife Georganne and his children Trent Rufus and D'Lane. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Mary L. Fiegel, and aunts, Wilda Cook-Herndon and Larue Wetzel and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Charlie H. Thompson and by his stepfather, C. Rufus Cadenhead. Graveside Services will be conducted at 4:30 PM, Friday, June 14, 2002 at Memory Gardens of the Valley by Gary's cousin, Paul Wetzel of Ruidoso, NM. Donations in Gary's Memory may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. HOW LUCKY WE ARE TO HAVE HAD HIM IN OUR LIVES! Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. WINTHER, HELEN MCINTYRE was born in Fort Hamilton, California on June 8, 1898. She died Sunday, June 9th at 104 years of age. She moved to El Paso in 1927. Her first husband, Ralph G. McIntyre was with Standard Oil of Texas. She was a past member of the Woman's Club, Kern Place Garden Club, PEO and St. Clements. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph McIntyre and Arthur Winther of El Paso and her son, Ralph G. McIntyre, Jr. of Roswell, NM. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn McIntyre Gardner of McLean, VA and her stepdaughter, Ann Winther of St. Croix, Virgin Islands; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She will be entombed in Cypress Lawn Cemetery in Colma, California. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity or church of your choice.