El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, June 15-22, 2002 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ June 15 2001 CLEMENTE, HELEN O. 79, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Clemente was a retired seamstress for Billy the Kid Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernesto Clemente, son Rene L. Clemente and sisters Maria Luisa Galaviz and Yolanda Chavez. She is survived by her sons, Hugo A. Clemente and Hector A. Clemente. Daughters, Alicia Mendoza and Martha Clemente, 11 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Brother, Fernando Olivas. Sisters, Ruth Gallardo, Maria Esther Salom, Graciela Antillon, Margarita Salazar, and Guadalupe Olivas. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Hugo A. Clemente, Hector A. Clemente, Hector A. Clemente II, Fernando Olivas, Paul Mendoza and Hugo A. Clemente, Jr. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jorge Salom, Jr. and Delfino Mendoza. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. ENGLE, WILLIAM E. 75, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2002 in El Paso. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Mr. Engle was a retired machinist for Chevron Oil Co. and served with the Church of Christ as a Deacon for 35 years. He is survived by his wife Junie Engle. Sons, Michael E. Engle and wife Gloria, Jimmy D. Engle and wife Brenda, and Ricky W. Engle. Daughter, Janet L. Oden and husband James. 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Sisters, Esther L. Engle and Wanda M. Camp. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Service will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. LARA, YSIDRA M. 92, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2002 in El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Lara was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Lara, Sr. and son Armando Lara. She is survived by her son, Manuel Lara, Jr. Daughters, Lorenza L. Viescas, Maria L. Borrego, Romana L. Arvizu, Edelmira L. Aguilar, Eliza Eleanora Gomez and Amelia L. Ramirez. 32 Grandchildren and 53 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Recitation of the Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Louie Lara, Robert Arvizu, Ruben Borrego, Raul Viescas, Jr., George D. Gomez and Mark R. Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Luis Filimon Borrego, Raul Viescas, Sr., Josue Aguilar, Francisco Ramirez and George Gomez. Interment will be in San Elizario Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-CAROLINA. June 16 2001 Return to top ACOSTA, HECTOR 69, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2002. Lifetime El Paso resident. Member of U.S. Airforce where he served his country in Korea. Mr Acosta retired after serving 20 years as a Civil Service supervisor at Ft. Bliss. Survived by brother Roberto and wife Julieta Acosta, sisters Emma Acosta, Amelia Acosta, Concepcion Labrada, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Acosta will lie in state from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Wake Service will be held Sunday, 7:00 p.m. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church . Pallbearers will be Aaron Acosta, Bobby Acosta, Richard Acosta, Ignacio Acosta, Eddie Labrado, and Aaron Madrid, Honorary pallbearers Leith Labrado and Laboe Labrado. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors. LUIS CARRERA, 29, passed away June 13, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolina Carrera and his aunt Elisa Carrera. He is survived by his wife, Ida Carrera, daughter, Christina Elizabeth Carrera, mother, Maria Carrera, father, Francisco Carrera, sisters, Sylvia Espinosa, Elizabeth Carbajal, brother, Francisco Carrera Jr., 4 uncles, 4 aunts, 7 cousins & 1 nephew. He will lie in state Sunday 3:00 p.m. Rosary will be said Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Mass will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Interment at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Francisco Ortiz, Hugo Rodriguez, Javier Morales, Sergio Lopez, Jorge Rodriguez, and Carlos Rodriguez. RENTERIA, MARIA E. 73, passed away June 13, 2002. A longtime Fabens resident. Her husband, Jesus preceded her in death July 2000. She is survived by 4 sons; Jesus Jr., Salvador, Mario, and Martin Renteria. 4 daughters; Irma Golestaneh, Gloria Renteria, Graciela Rodriguez, and Norma Lozano. 21 Grand children and 15 GGC. 1 brother. Visitation Tuesday in Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel 2 to 5 p.m. Rosary Service 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens, where the Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary. Fabens, Texas. SERVICES IN THE AREA CASTANON, LAURA ORTIZ, 39, Visitation and Funeral Service: Have already been held. Interment: 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002 at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by parents Ricardo V. and Leticia Ortiz Castanon and siblings Richard, Tania, Lalo, Cecy, and Albert. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home - East. CLEMENTE, HELEN O., 79, Visitation: 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by sons Hugo A. Clemente and Hector A. Clemente, daughters Alicia Mendoza and Martha Clemente. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. ENGLE, WILLIAM E., 75, Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Hillcrest Chapel. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife June Engle, sons Michael E. Engle, Jimmy D. Engle and Ricky E. Engle, daughter Janet L. Oden. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. LARA, YSIDRA M., 92, Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Interment: San Elizario Cemetery. Survived by son Manuel Lara, Jr., daughters Lorenza L. Viescas, Maria L. Borrego, Romana L. Arvizu, Edelmira L. Aguilar, Eliza Eleanora Gomez and Amelia L. Ramirez. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. LOPEZ, ENRIQUE, 53, Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2002. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at Sunset Funeral Home-West Chapel of Remembrance. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Interment: Memory Gardens of the Valley. Survived by son Carlos Torres, brother Joe Lopez, sisters Erma Lopez, Rosa Lopes, Nellie Ayala, Elvira Gandara, Evangelina Andrade. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home - West. MORALES, MARIA DE LA LUZ, 58, Visitation: 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2002. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by husband Juan Manuel Morales, sons Juan Manuel Jr., Raymundo and Santiago Morales, daughters Ofelia and Guadalupe Morales, siblings Lorenzo, Jesus, Paula, Manuela, Rosa Maria, Guadalupe, Flor, and Isabel Juarez. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home - N.E. MOYA, CONSUELO, 90, Visitation: 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina Chapel. Funeral Mass: 1 p.m. Monday at St. Patrick Cathedral. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by Manuel Moya, Luis Moya, and Antonio Moya. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. June 17 2001 Return to top ALIAGA, RICHARD A. 80, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2002. Mr. Aliaga is survived by his daughter, Barbara Aguilar, and two grandchildren. Private Services will be held at a later date. The family would like to request that in lieu of flowers or other donations, a nice gesture or deed for someone would be preferred. MORALES, ERIBERTO TAYLOR 83, passed away June 14, 2002. He was a self-employed water will driller and Canutillo resident all his life. Avid member of NRA and TSRA. Survived by wife Mary, daughters Anita Lopez, Carmen Sanchez, Mary Sitters, Sidia Rodriguez, and Vivian King. Sons Danny, Eddie, Jacob, Ramon, Leo, Robert, and Valente. Brother Ramon Morales, sister Cilia Lopresti. Preceded in death by brother Conrado. Private family services by Harding & Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home, 320 Montana Ave. YOUNG, FLORENCE CRYSLER passed away Friday June 14, 2002. Mrs. Young was born on October 14, 1920 in El Paso, Texas and graduated from El Paso High School. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church for over fifty years, her life was devoted to volunteer work, her family and her church. She is preceded in death by her: Father; George Ellis Crysler, Mother; Sadie Dool Crysler, Brothers; Ellis, Jack, George T., and Austin Crysler, and Sister; Mae Crysler. Survived by: her Husband; John L. Young, Daughter; Jill Gomez and Son-in-law; Fred Gomez, Grandson; Anthony Baeza U.S. Air Force, Sister; Jane Matthews and Brother-in-law; Terrell Matthews of Odessa TX. Sister-in-law Kay Crysler And many relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday June 17th. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell 8817 Dyer St. Funeral Services pending Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Joel P. Barrett, Jr. officiating, interment in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church 400 N. Carolina Dr. El Paso, Texas 79915. The family gives special thanks to Dr. James Gibson and Frank Navarro. June 18 2001 Return to top KAIM, MARGARITA beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away Monday, June 17, 2002 at the age of 62. She was a member of B'NAI ZION and Temple Mt. Sinai. Margarita will be remembered as having been deeply loved by all and for living a life that was righteous. She was preceded in death by her parents Erich and Hedwig Eichenwald, who survived the Holocaust and her sister, Lola Basrawi, and her niece Saja Kaim. Mrs. Kaim issurvived by her loving husband of 41 years, Boris Kaim, sons Ezra Elkayam, David Kaim and wife Natalie Weinstein, Ruben Kaim, brother Eduardo Eichenwald, Aunt Ruth Metzger, and granddaughter Shoshana Kaim. Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at B'NAI ZION Cemetery with Rabbi Stephen Leon officiating. Shiva Services will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at the Kaim home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to S.K.I.P. Fund or the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, C/O B'NAI ZION, 805 Cherry Hill Lane, El Paso, TX 79912. KELLEY, JAMES EDWARD SSG., U.S. ARMY RETIRED, 60, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2002. He was a U.S. Retired Vietnam Veteran and a resident of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife, Mary A. Kelley, sons, James A. Kelley "Tony" and Edward H. Kelley "Teddy," daughter, Tammy M. Kelley, brother, Wayne S. Kelley and five grandchildren. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast located at 4631 Hondo Pass. A Graveside Service will be on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: St. Judas International Cancer Associates, P.O. Box 910317, Dallas, Texas 75391-0317. RIOS, TRINIDAD F. 75, passed away Saturday, June 15. Beloved mother, grandmother and lifelong homemaker. Born in Goodland, Kansas and resident of El Paso for 54 years, she was also a member of the Catholic Church. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Hector F. and Grace Rios. Daughters, Angelina Lisenbury, Teresa A. Najar, Emma M. Alvarado, and Isela R. Leu. She had 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Sisters, Aurora Monteros, Margaret Orozco, Elsie Monteros, Billie Needle, and Rita Fuentes. Rosary Service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Mass will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. Pallbearers Gustavo Leu, Carlos Alvarado Sr., Carlos Alvarado Jr., Steve M. Najar, Jose Sifuentes II and Nancy K. Sifuentes. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by Mt. Franklin Funeral Home, 3707 Pershing Drive. SOLIZ, PRAXEDIS 82, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2002. Mr. Soliz was a lifelong resident of Fort Hancock, Texas and was a member of Santa Teresa Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Amparo Solis. Daughters, Rosa Wulczyn, Nellie Benitez, Paula Delapaz and Elvia A. Vega. Sons, Andres Solis, Sr., Emilio Solis, Sr., Frank Solis, Sr., Alex Solis, Sr., Alvaro Solis, Sr., and Robert Solis. 25 Grandchildren and 11 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 9 a.m. at Santa Teresa Catholic Church, Fort Hancock, TX. Pallbearers will be Andy Solis, Emilio Solis, Frank Solis, Alvaro Solis, Alex Solis and Robert Solis. Interment will be in Fort Hancock Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE, 598-3332. June 19 2001 Return to top CEDILLOS, JOSE LUIS 25, passed away June 16, 2002. Survived by his father Ramon Cedillos, his mother Apolonia Cedillos. 2 brothers: Raymundo & Eduardo Cedillos. 1 sister: Rocio Cedillos. Visitation: Wednesday June 19, 2002 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Hampton Valley Mortuary Chapel. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at the same church on Thursday June 20, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Interment: Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary. CHAVARRIA, ALFONSO ("AL") died of cancer in the home of Lucy and James Monget on June 15, 2002 at the age of 53. Raised in Fabens by his grandparents, he worked for thirty years at Ladies and Lords Hair Salon, was much loved by his co-workers and many customers and their families, and was always compassionate and generous to others in need. A graveside memorial service will be held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery on Zaragosa on Monday, July 8 at 9 a.m. Donations may be made to the Caregiver Support Fund of Hospice of El Paso. LOERA, JULIA G. (Julie), 63, passed away Monday, June 17, 2002 in El Paso. Mrs. Loera was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Wilson and husband Garry. Grandchildren Crystal, Vanessa and Julie Wilson. Sister-in-law Bertha Loera and niece Mercedes Martinez. Brothers , Jesus Gonzalez r. and Armando Gonzalez. Sisters, Rosa Perales, Martha Hernandez and Luz Saavedra. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 12 p.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 CAROLINA DRIVE 598-3332 MARTINEZ, MRS. DELIA RIOJAS 89, passed away Monday, June 17, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a resident of El Paso since 1953 and was a member of Abundant Living Faith Center. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her loving husband, Paul M. Martinez. Sons, Oscar R. Martinez and wife Linda and Paul Martinez Jr. and wife Sandi. Daughters, Noemi R. Martinez, Graciela M. Carranza and husband Tomas, Delia M. Noel and husband James and Rosa M. Noel and husband Richard. 17 Grandchildren. 23 Great Grandchildren. 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Brother, Raul Ramos. Funeral Service will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel-Carolina with Pastor Jorge Valdez officiating. Pallbearers will be Oscar Riojas Martinez, Paul Martinez Jr., Hector Carranza, Tom Carranza, Nathan Martinez, Raul Ramos and Tomas Carranza. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332. PEDERSEN, FRANCES E. 87, life long resident of El Paso, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2002. She was born to David Johnston and Lilan Hail-Johnston in 1914 in Temple, Texas. She was a homemaker and mother. She was a member of the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees Unit #64. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Pedersen and son Patrick Pedersen. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Margaret Pedersen, three grandchildren Patty Pedersen, Paula Pedersen, Michael Pedersen and wife Shelley Pedersen and four great-grandchildren, Patrick Pedersen, Jaelynn Pedersen, Jeremy Pedersen and Joseph Pedersen. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-East. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen East Cemetery. STEPHENS, JOSE 78, passed away Monday June 17, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a concert promoter, promoting local and national artist. A pioneer in bringing Mex-Tex to El Paso such as Little Joe Y La Familia, Rene Rene, and Sunny and Sunliners; Big Bands names such as Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton in the 40's & 50's. Also he assisted in bringing in Rock & Roll artists like Chuck Berry, Edda James, Fats Domino and James Brown; Mexican Artist Maria Victoria, Juan Gabriel, Amalia Mendoza, Angelica Maria, Juan Mendoza and Sonora Santanera. He was a free lance visual merchandiser with various stores in Cielo Vista Mall and later working for Dillards full time until his retirement. He organized fund raisers for Father Rahm Pastor of Our Lady of Youth Center. He is preceded in death by his sisters Magdalena Maria Stephens & Amelia Stephens; brothers Antonio Stephens, Arturo Stephens, Ricardo Stephens & Roberto Stephens. Survivors include his wife Olga R. Stephens; daughters Jo Ann Stephens & Nancy Jo Alcala; sons Bobby Joe Stephens, Jody Lee Stephens & Corey Joe Stephens; sister Leonor Lopez; brothers Eduardo Stephens & Guillermo Stephens; Grandchildren Brittny Jo Stephens, Mason Evan Stephens & Jesse Joe Alcala. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday 9:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment following at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. THOMPSON, JOSEPHINE S. passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2002. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend; she will be missed by all who knew her. She was born on August 21, 1914, in Selma, Alabama. "Feenie," as she was known to family and friends, moved to El Paso with her parents, Barney and Elizabeth Spinks, in 1919. A graduate of El Paso High School, she married Lewis K. Thompson in 1924. They remained inseparable until his death in 1999. In addition to being a wonderful homemaker, wife and mother, Josephine donated countless hours to many civic and charitable organizations in El Paso. Among those benefiting from her work are the Women's Auxiliary of the University of Texas at El Paso, the Sun Carnival Association, United Way, Planned Parenthood of El Paso as past President, Pleasant View Home as past Treasurer, and St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church. After raising her children, she chose to work in the women's fashion business at the Provencial Shop, GaiBo Fashions as manager, and the original location of Tres Mariposas as manager. In her spare time, she was an avid gardener, bridge player, and shopper extraordinaire. She is survived by her brother William B. Spinks of El Paso, son Kirk Thompson of Woodland Hills, CA, son Scott Thompson of Santa Teresa, NM, granddaughter Brooke Goldman of Greenville, SC. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church, 6280 Los Robles Drive in El Paso. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Way of El Paso. VERA, JOSE LUIS 86, passed away Monday, June 17, 2002 in El Paso. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Vera retired from CivilService. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celia T. Vera. Mr. Vera is survived by his daughters, Raquel Vera Ortiz, Estela Vera and Corina Martinez. Grandchildren: Debbie Hernandez and husband Arturo, Arturo Martinez, Bonnie Ortiz, Gabriel Ortiz and Jennifer Martinez. Great grandchildren: Aaron S. Parra, Alexis N. Martinez and Amanda J. Hernandez. Brother, Felipe Vera. Sisters, Carmen Martinez and Elvira Salcido. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel - Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Arturo A. Hernandez, Gabriel Ortiz, Felipe Vera Jr., Ruben Martinez, Michael Vera, Arturo Martinez and Carolos Vera. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, 1060 Carolina Drive, 598-3332 June 20 2001 Return to top CASTAŅEDA, REFUGIO "Cuca" UGALDE Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed into the arms of our Lord on Monday, June 17, 2002. Preceded in death by 2 brothers, Wolfrano and Onefre Ugalde, and adopted daughter, Delores Henning. Survived by 2 daughters, Sister Sue and Carmen Castaņeda, grandson, Tony Henning, his wife Serena and daughters, Aubree and Aurora. Many nieces and nephews, Juan Ugalde, Leonor Nuņez, Zenaida Vallin, Esther Copeland, Joseph Pollard, Angie Colunga, Cruz and Jose Perez and their families. Cuca moved to the U.S.A. from Torreon, Mexico at 9 years old. At 17 she became a machine operator at UMC where she worked until retirement. The immediate family would like to thank Hospice VNA and all of the agencies that helped make Cuca's last year more comfortable. Services will be held Thursday, June 20, at San Jose Funeral Home, from 10 am-12 pm. Mass will be from 12:15 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church , followed by burial at Concordia Cemetery. GINER, ROSA D. passed away Monday, June 17, 2002. She was preceded in death by her son, Alvaro D. Giner. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother. Visitation will be Friday at 5 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 6 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel-Carolina with Funeral Service to follow. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332 HENDERSON, LOZIER CONDON 93, a resident of El Paso, passed away Friday, June 14, 2002. She was born in Opelika, AL, and moved with her family to El Paso from Alabama in 1926. Graduating from El Paso High School in 1927, she subsequently earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa), a Masters Degree from the University of Southern California, and a Doctorate from the University of Texas (Austin). She taught in the elementary schools of El Paso for several years prior to her appointment as a member of the Department of Education Faculty at Texas Western College, where she served until her retirement. Married to the late Lyle "IKE" Henderson, past Principal Planning Engineer for the International Boundary and Water Commission, she is survived by her stepchildren, Dr. Michael and Joselita Henderson of Las Vegas, NV and Brenda Reeve of Newbern, NC, and four step grandchildren. A private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. HOEFNER, TIMOTHY JAMES 41, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2002, Preceded in death by his father, William L. Hoefner; Step-father, "Dag" Nobles, his sister, Jackie. He left three daughters, Jessica, Tamara, Kristen and a step-son, Robert Kaminski. Also survived by his mother, Jeannine Nobles, brothers, Bill, Patrick and John Hoefner, 2 sisters, Susan Alotto, Kathy Williams, and mother-in-law, Luz Camacho. Tim worked 18 years with the El Paso Community College as a Computer Programmer, and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Family to greet friends on Friday, June 21, 2002 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Central Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 9025 Diana Drive, El Paso, TX 79904 or to the Child Crisis Center of El Paso 2100 N. Stevens St. El Paso, TX 79930 in Timothy's Memory. JORDAN, FRANCISCO JAVIER 40, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2002. He was a lifelong El Paso resident and employed with Boeing. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Patricia Calderon Jordan; daughter, Jennifer Ann Jordan; mother, Emma Jordan; brothers, Eddie and Jaime Jordan; sisters, Yolanda Ruedas; nieces Jessica, Annette and Gracie Jordan; along with several more relatives and friends. Visitation is from 3-9 pm Thursday at Sunset Funeral Home-East, Chapel of Remembrance, with the recital of the rosary at 7 pm. The Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 9 am Friday at Little Flower Catholic Church, 171 Polo Inn. Interment will be by the family. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnulfo Jordan and sister, Lucy Jordan. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. SAENZ, RAUL passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a retired Civil Service Employee at Ft. Bliss where he worked as an Electrical Technician for 39 years. Mr. Saenz graduated from Bowie High School and was a life member of the Elks Lodge 187 of El Paso. He was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Saenz Silva. Survivors include his wife, Carmen Saenz, daughter Dr. Eileen Conklin, grandchildren Craig and Michelle Conklin, all of El Paso, Christoph Silva of Madison, Wisconsin, and Jennifer Hebinck of Las Vegas, Nevada, his sister Olga Martinez and brother-in-law Enrique Martinez and cousins, nephews and nieces. Mr. Saenz was a veteran of World War II. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2002 at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Monsignor Jose Gomez officiating. Pallbearers will include Craig Conklin Jr., Christoph Silva, Enrique Martinez, Eli Martinez, Carlos Saldivar and Andres Rodriguez. Interment immediately following at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. SAMBRANO, ALFREDO L. 78, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2002. He was a life long resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Alfredo was the owner of S & S Masonry. He is survived by his loving wife, Florencia A. Sambrano; sons, Alfredo Sambrano, Jr. and his wife, Leticia, Samuel Sambrano; Daughters, Velia Youakim and her husband, George M. Youakim, Melissa Sambrano and Emily Sambrano; 2 grandsons; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Vigil will be held on Friday, June 21, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fr. Joe Hermoso officiating. Pallbearers, Velia -George M. - George and Michael Youakim, Alfredo Sambrano, Jr., Samuel Sambrano, Melissa Sambrano, and Emily Sambrano. Honorary Pallbearers, Armando Sambrano, Roberto Sambrano, Edmundo Aguilar, Enrique Lujan and Gerardo Chacon. Interment at Evergreen-Alameda Cemetery. SIPE, LOIS JEAN 77, passed away June 18, 2002. She was a resident of El Paso, TX since 1951. Mrs. Sipe completed nursing school at Indiana University and served in the Naval Nurse Corps during World War II. She retired from R.E. Thomason General Hospital in 1984. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and a member of the Harmony Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband Edward Sipe. Survived by her brother Robert (Nancy) Warden of Flagstaff, AZ and her daughters Sandra Stroud of El Paso, TX; Janet Welch (Ernest) of Liberty Hill, TX; Barbara Hollis of Wiggins, CO; Pamela Hall (Tom) of Marana, AZ; and Edith Zalace (Joseph) of El Paso, TX grandchildren Curtis Stroud, Russell Stroud, Edward Welch, Michael Welch, Anthony Welch, Laura Hollis, Karen Hollis, Sarah Hollis, David Hollis, John Hollis, Janessa Hollis and Julia Hollis. Mrs. Sipe will lie in state Thursday, June 20, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2002 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Rev. Tom Broom officiating. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church. 7000 Edgemere, El Paso, TX. STEPHENS, JOSE 78, passed away Monday June 17, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a concert promoter, promoting local and national artist. A pioneer in bringing Mex-Tex to El Paso such as Little Joe Y La Familia, Rene Rene, and Sunny and Sunliners; Big Bands names such as Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton in the 40's & 50's. Also he assisted in bringing in Rock & Roll artists like Chuck Berry, Edda James, Fats Domino and James Brown; Mexican Artist Maria Victoria, Juan Gabriel, Amalia Mendoza, Angelica Maria, Juan Mendoza and Sonora Santanera. He was a free lance visual merchandiser with various stores in Cielo Vista Mall and later working for Dillards full time until his retirement. He organized fund raisers for Father Rahm Pastor of Our Lady of Youth Center. He is preceded in death by his sisters Magdalena Maria Stephens & Amelia Stephens; brothers Antonio Stephens, Arturo Stephens, Ricardo Stephens & Roberto Stephens. Survivors include his wife Olga R. Stephens; daughters Jo Ann Stephens & Nancy Jo Alcala; sons Bobby Joe Stephens, Jody Lee Stephens & Corey Joe Stephens; sister Leonor Lopez; brothers Eduardo Stephens & Guillermo Stephens; Grandchildren Brittny Jo Stephens, Mason Evan Stephens & Jesse Joe Alcala. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday 9:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment following at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. THOMPSON, JOSEPHINE S. passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2002. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend; she will be missed by all who knew her. She was born on August 21, 1914, in Selma, Alabama. "Feenie," as she was known to family and friends, moved to El Paso with her parents, Barney and Bertha Spinks, in 1919. A graduate of El Paso High School, she married Lewis K. Thompson in 1934. They remained inseparable until his death in 1999. In addition to being a wonderful homemaker, wife and mother, Josephine donated countless hours to many civic and charitable organizations in El Paso. Among those benefiting from her work are the Women's Auxiliary of the University of Texas at El Paso, the Sun Carnival Association, United Way, Planned Parenthood of El Paso as past President, Pleasant View Home as past Treasurer, and St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church. After raising her children, she chose to work in the women's fashion business at the Provencial Shop, GaiBo Fashions as manager, and the original location of Tres Mariposas as manager. In her spare time, she was an avid gardener, bridge player, and shopper extraordinaire. She is survived by her brother William B. Spinks of El Paso, son Kirk Thompson of Woodland Hills, CA, son Scott Thompson of Santa Teresa, NM, granddaughter Brooke Goldman of Greenville, SC. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church, 6280 Los Robles Drive in El Paso. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Way of El Paso. June 21 2001 Return to top BARRON, RAMON 85, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2002. He was a long time resident of El Paso and a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church. He was a member of the Lion's Club of Juarez, Mexico and Club Taurino De Cd Juarez De Juan Saldana Miranda. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia Barron; Mr. Barron is survived by sons, Juan Ramon Barron, Francisco Barron; daughters, Patricia Barron, Yolanda B. De Vega, Socorro B. De Vega, Maria De La Luz Cervantes, Aurora B. De Gomez and Rebecca Barron. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a wake at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. HAYES, JEREMIAH J. 81, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2002. A resident of El Paso for 38 years and was a veteran of WWII and Korea serving in the U.S. Marines for 4 years and 26 years with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Chapel #2. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marianne Hayes and is survived by his son, Elmer H. Hayes and daughter-in-law, Sharon; 2 grandchildren, Gina Stawarz of Stillwell, Kansas and Gunnery SGT Leon Michiline, USMC - San Diego; 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be 12 Noon Friday in Chapel #2 on Fort Bliss with Fr. Manuel Marrufo officiating. Interment in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of El Paso, 3901 N. Mesa, Suite #400, El Paso, TX 79902. Sambrano, Alfredo L. 78, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Alfredo was the owner of S & S Masonry. He is survived by his loving wife, Florencia A. Sambrano; sons, Alfredo Sambrano, Jr. and his wife, Leticia, Samuel Sambrano; daughters, Velia Youakim and her husband, George M. Youakim, Melissa Sambrano and Emily Sambrano; 2 grandsons; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Vigil will be held on Friday, June 21, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fr. Joe Hermoso officiating. Pallbearers, Velia -George M. - George and Michael Youakim, Alfredo Sambrano, Jr., Samuel Sambrano, Melissa Sambrano, and Emily Sambrano. Honorary Pallbearers, Armando Sambrano, Roberto Sambrano, Edmundo Aguilar, Enrique Lujan and Gerardo Chacon. Interment at Evergreen-Alameda Cemetery. WAKEMAN, GEORGE HENRY loving father and devoted husband, 41, died June 18, 2002 in an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 2, 1960, in Washington, D.C. He was the husband of Debra B. Wakeman and the father of Denise Nichole and Deanna Elizabeth Wakeman, all of El Paso. He was the son of Lloyd and Katina Wakeman of Luray, Va. and brother of Dennis Wakeman and Nicholas Wakeman, both of Arlington, Va. George was an industrial engineer employed by VF Jeanswear Corp, in El Paso. He was a member of Western Hills United Methodist Church and a graduate of Bridgewater College, class of 1982. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2002, at the Western Hills United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Hills United Methodist Church building fund, 524 Thunderbird Dr., El Paso, Texas, 79912. June 22 2001 Return to top Calderon, Delia G. 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend went to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, June 19, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Ascension Calderon; son, Chon Calderon and his wife, Deborah; daughters, Toni Clavin and her husband, John, Connie Burtz and her husband, Chris and Patricia Stover; grandchildren, Denise, Chris, John, Lisa, Lori and Jonathan; great grandchildren, Charlie and Taylor; brother, David Gomez, sisters-in-law, Sue Czolgosz, Nellie Calderon and Blanche Gomez and many devoted lifelong friends. Vigil will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday, June 24, 2002, at 12:15 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Pallbearers, Chris and John Burtz, Jonathan Quinn, Phil Czolgosz, Andre LeBoeuf and Adam Smith. Interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Dozier, Henry Ford 76, entered into peace on the evening of June 19, 2002 after a courageous fight with cancer. During his life, he honored our country by serving in the US Navy and US Army (Ret.) during WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam. Henry Ford is survived by his loving wife, Bernardina Dozier. He is also loved and survived by his six children, nine brothers, and sisters, 19 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Viewing will be held at Martin Funeral Home on Sunday, June 23rd from 5-7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2002 at Ft. Bliss Cemetery. Martin Funeral Home, 3839 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79903, Tel 915-566-3955. HERNANDEZ, NATIVIDAD G. 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2002. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Affectionately known as "Pop" he will be missed by all who knew him. He was a life long resident of the El Paso area and devoted member of the Good News Apostolic Church. He was a World War II Veteran and retired in 1985 from Cashway. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Luz G. Hernandez. Sons Eduardo, Johnny, Sam, and Peter. Daughters Rosa Kutch and Hilda Gonzales. 21 Grandchildren. 10 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with Memorial service at 6:00 p.m. at the Good News Apostolic Church on 12819 Alameda in Clint, Texas. Funeral service Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the church with the Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Directed by Hampton Valley Mortuary, Fabens, Texas. LOPEZ, LUCY C. entered the Lords calling to eternal sleep on Thursday, June 20, 2002. he was a lifetime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Lucy belonged to a pioneer family that settled in the area surrounding the present San Xavier Catholic Church. Lucy was one of the original members of the Mother Cabrini Catholic Daughters. Mrs. Lopez worked for many years at the Popular Department Store-Downtown. Lucy was very active in civic, religious and social organizations. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 wonderful years of marriage, Jesus H. Chuy Lopez. Her beloved son, Anthony P. Lopez and his wife, Rebecca R. Lopez, and Lucys precious granddaughter, Pamela N. Lopez. Lucys brothers, George and his wife, Maria Campos, Alfredo and his wife, Dolores Campos. Lucys loving nieces, Dora Ulrich, Velia Jacquez, Magdalena Nena Perez, Judy Ontiveros, Dora Martinez, Veronica Dominguez, Irma Echemendia and numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins. Her two dearest and closest friends: Yolanda Alvarado and Consuelo Chelo Ruiz. Family and Friends will greatly miss Lucy; but she will be forever bestowed in their hearts. Vigil will be on Sunday, June 23, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Wake Service at 6:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Monday, June 24, 2002 at 1:15 p.m. at San Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Pallbearers-nephews, Alfredo Campos Jr., Armando Lopez, Benjamin Lopez Jr., Guillermo, George and Mario Alfredo Lopez. Honorary Pallbearers, Francisco Lopez Jr. and Frank Campos. Interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. VASQUEZ, DANIEL "Jesus, We Trust In You" 48, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2002 in El Paso. He was a former resident of San Ramon, California and had been a resident of El Paso for the last 5 years. Mr. Vasquez was a graduate of Ysleta High School Class of 1971, he continued studying and received 2 Bachelor Degrees. He was a retired Asset Manager - Corporate Accounting for Pacific Bell Phone Company in San Ramon, Ca. He is survived by his parents, Ramon Daniel and Socorro M. Vasquez. Sisters, Norma Vasquez Soto and husband Hector and Rita Esther Vasquez. Nephew, Arthur Daniel Soto. Niece Rebecca Annette Soto. Aunts, Elvira Tellez and husband Roberto T., Elia Brotherton, and Lucy Montes. He is also survived by several cousins. 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 Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Hector Soto, Robert Tellez, Jr., Chaim Waissman, Raymond Garibay, Eddie Montes, Albert Montes, and Eddie Martinez. Honorary Pallbearer will be Arthur Daniel Soto. Interment will be in Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 CAROLINA DR. 598-3332