System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Bencomo, Alifonso, 80, Visitation: 6 p.m. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Thursday November 1, 2001 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fort Davis. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Friday November 1, 2001 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fort Davis. Burial: Fort Davis Cemetery. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
Pena, Raquel, 41, Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday October 31, 2001 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial: Fabens Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Hampton Valley Mortuary.
Rice, Lawrence, 74, Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday November 5, 2001 in Panama City FL. at Battle Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Redwood Cemetery in Panama City, FL. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home NE.
Robertson, Kathryn Ann, 44, Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Thursday November 1, 2001 at The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Tyler, TX. Arrangements by Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home.
Shafer, Mildred, 88, visitation: 2-4 P.M. Thursday, November 1, 2001 at Martin Funeral Home East. Graveside service: 10 A.M. Friday, November 2, 2001 at 10 A.M. Burial: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home East.
Sifuentes, Bertha C., 88, Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Rosary: 7 p.m. Wednesday October 31, 2001 at La Paz Funeral Home. Funeral Mass: 11:30 a.m. Friday November 2, 2001 at San Antonio de Padua. Arrangements by La Paz Funeral Home.
RAMON FRESCAS, 85, passed away Friday, October 11, 2002. Lifelong resident of El Paso. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Survived by son Raymond Frescas, daughter Socorro and husband Jesus Reynoso, son in law Tim Hart, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great granchildren. Mr. Frescas will lie in state Monday, 4:00P.M. until 9:00P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00P.M. Monday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00A.M. Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Reverend Esteban Sescon officiating. Burial at Evergreen Alameda Cemetery.
MR. LEOPOLDO B. GARCIA, 54, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2002 in El Paso. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a Veteran of the U.S. Marines having served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Garcia graduated from Texas Tech Law School. He was a previous employee of the Department of Justice and former assistant District Attorney. He practiced law for 25 years. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Judy Garcia. Son, Leo B. Garcia Jr., Mother, Isaura Garcia. Brothers, Richard Garcia and Lugardo Garcia, Jr. Visitation will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Funeral Service will be Tuesday at 12 noon at Hillcrest Chapel. Pallbearers will be Lugardo Garcia, Richard Garcia, Alex Gonzalez, Abraham Gonzalez, Christopher Garcia and Bill Sanders. Honorary Pallbearer will be Leo B. Garcia, Jr. Interment will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa, NM. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-DONIPHAN. 5054 DONIPHAN DR. 587-0202
JAMES QUINCY HARGRAVE, U.S. Army Ret., age 70, died Sunday, October 6, 2002 of ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease). Born in Williamsburg, VA on August 24, 1932, he grew up in the Richmond, VA area where he entered the Army in 1950, serving for 23 years. Following retirement from the Army in 1973, he entered Civil Service from which he retired in 1993. He was a resident of El Paso for 40 years. Joan Russell Hargrave, his wife of 48 years, his son James Russell Hargrave of El Paso, TX, his daughter Laurie Cameron Williams, her husband John F. Williams, and two grandchildren Daniel Cameron Williams and Sarah Ellen Williams of Austin, TX, and his sister Geraldine Hamaker of Virginia Beach, VA survive him. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, The Rev. Frank Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5104, or to Muscular Dystrophy Association/ALS Division, P.O. Box Jerry, Phoenix, AZ 85062-1111.
ALICIA ALVAREZ, 79, passed away Monday, September 22, 2003 in El Paso. Alicia was born in Matanzas, Cuba on December 16, 1923. She was a resident of El Paso since 1968 and was a member of the Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilberto. Mrs. Alvarez is survived by her daughter, Alicia Ward and husband Charles. Grandchildren, Jessica Smith and husband Rick, Walter Berestein, Sharon George and husband Michael, and David Ward. Great Grandchildren, Shawn McKay, Justin Berestein, and Brandon Schaeffer. Visitation will be Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Carolina. Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in lieu of flowers to the American Heart Association. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332
RITA ARRAS ARMENDARIZ passed on to be with her Lord on September 23, 2003 at the age of 90. Rita was born in Villa Ahumada, Chihuahua on April 18, 1913. She moved to El Paso fifteen years ago. A member of the American Culinary Association, she was a self taught and accomplished culinary gourmet chef. Her specialties were bridal and banquet confections. Rita was a loving and giving individual who will be missed greatly not only by her family but also by her friends and her clientele to whom she brought so much happiness and delight. Her ever present smile, her singing and love of music will be missed. She is preceded in death by her husband Arturo Armendariz and her son-in-law Leo Esparza. Survivors include her beloved daughter, Sara Leticia Armendariz De Esparza, grandson Orlando Arturo Esparza, sister Irene Arras Rochin, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance, where rosary will be held at 7:30 pm. The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, September 26, 2003 at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Burial to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West.
Ramon Chavana, Jr., 56, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2003. Our Beloved Father will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a City Government Employee. He is survived by his Mother Faustina Chavana and his children Ramon Chavana IV and Nicole Chavana. Other survivors include his brothers, Ricardo Chavana and Robert Chavana, sisters, Rosie Butler, Rebecca Ceniceros, Rosario Beltran, Rachel Flores, Rubina Salyer, Ramona Chavana, Ruth Chavana and Rita Vega. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2003 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 26, at San Antonio Catholic Church at 12:30pm. Funeral arrangements are directed by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home.
Rose Mary Herron, 80, passed away September 21, 2003. She was born in Santa Rita, NM to Patrick H. Greeley and Rufina Angiano. A resident of El Paso for more than 60 years, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Herron, Sr. in 1996 and her son, Sam Herron, Jr. in 1976. She is survived by her two sisters, Katherine and Annie Mae and her only grandson, C. Fulcher-Herron, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A truly loving parent and wonderful grandmother, she will be forever missed by family and friends alike. Visitation will be from 4 - 9 PM (with a rosary service at 7 PM) on Friday September 26, at Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home. A graveside service will be the following morning at 9 AM at Memory Gardens of the Valley.
JUANA M. JUAREZ, 77, passed away Monday, September 22, 2003. She was a lifetime resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Jose Juarez. She is survived by her sons George Juarez and his wife Rosemarie, Jesus Jose Juarez, Jr., and his wife Irma, daughter Maria Louisa Juarez, brothers Concepcion Rosales and family, Luis Morales and family, sisters Lorenza Tracy and family, Lucy Garza and family, Josefina Aguilar and family, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be Thursday, September 25, 2003 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Montana. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Santo Nino Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Luis Morales, Robert Lee Tracy, George Anthony Juarez, George Juarez, Guadalupe Rosales and Raul Aguilar.
DONNA LA FERN BROWN MATTHEWS, the best Wife, Mom and Mamo, was born June 28, 1945 in Morenci, Arizona to Louie and Florence Brown. She died at home on September 22, 2003. She married Gene Matthews August 6, 1966 in Bayard, New Mexico. Donna and Gene moved to El Paso in 1967. Donna worked for Stewart Title of El Paso for 17 years. Donna is survived by her husband Gene; Daughter, Valerie and her husband Chris Ulery; Daughter Myla and her husband Brett Wilderman; Grandchildren Graeson Matthews and Megan Wilderman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florence & Louie Brown and her brothers John Allen Brown and Bobby Brown. Services will be on Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 10 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you give donations to Hospice of El Paso or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
DAVID NAVARRO, SR. passed away in El Paso on Sunday, September 21, 4 days short of his 89th birthday.He was a proud WWII veteran and later established himself as a respected banker in Juarez. In his later years he was a Realtor for Coldwell Bankers. He was preceded in death by his first wife Emma and son David Jr. He is survived by their children Georgina Alva, Ana O'Neill, Eva Dominguez, Arturo Navarro and one sister, Fabiola N. Saenz. He is also survived by his wife Ines and their children Helman Avila, Barbara Shadoan, Laura Farokhnia and Jazmin Chiarella and Cynthia Avila (deceased). He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 26, at 2:30 p.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 27, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Arrangements by Harding-Orr-McDaniel.
Consuelo "Memmie" Perea, 84, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2003. The time has come our dearest Memmie to let you go. Never did we imagine how painful it would be or how much we’d miss you. And even though we release you to our Lord Jesus Christ, we will forever treasure the millions of memories, your companionship, your laughter, your wisdom, and your caring love you left behind. Bless you grandmother for the memories you left us; whom you have loved so much, your roots and ours are forever intertwined. Your spirit will live on in each and every one of us forever. She is survived by her children, Edna Alicia Perea and Raul Perea, her 10 grandchildren Mandis, Susan, Norma, Freddie, Ruly, Ceci, Raymond, Cynthia, Chris and Danny, her 17 great grandchildren Clarissa, Laila, Missy, Ivette, Lisette, Morayma, Juan Carlos, Sarah, Ricky, Eric, Jeannette, Griselda, Isabella, Jonathan, Kayla, Michael and Chaisly, and her great-great-granddaughter Hailey. She is also survived by her brothers Kiko, Rickis, Salvador and Jesus and her sister Licha. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2003 at Sunset Funeral Home - East, Chapel of Remembrance with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2003 at Evergreen East Cemetery. Interment will follow. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East.
MARGIE IRENE RICHESON, 73, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2003 and joined her Father in Heaven. She passed away after a lengthy illness and was surrounded by family and close friends. Margie was born in Marfa, Texas on March 17, 1930, then moved with her family to El Paso as an infant. She spent her entire life in El Paso, aside from a ten-year period in Washington, D.C. Margie and her husband, Hawley, represented El Paso well in D.C., while Hawley served as a Administrative Assistant to Congressman Richard White from 1972 to 1982. She served as executive secretary for the Southwestern International Livestock Show and Rodeo for a number of years and found great joy in working with children. Margie's love for her family and friends was well known and her sense of humor was legendary. She found pleasure in every day life and has left a tremendous vacancy in the hearts of all those who loved her. Margie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Hawley; her mother, Zelda Robinson; and four children, Mike Richeson, Bebe Sullivan, and her husband Dusty, Zelda Ruiz, Stacia Lara and her husband Jorge. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Melissa Meador, Mike Meador, Jennifer Ruiz and Andy Ruiz and many dear friends. Services in celebration of Margie's life will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 26, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home West, Pastor Ellen Fenter presiding. Private intermenty will be held at a later date.
Isle A. Watson, 73, resident of El Paso passed away on September 18, 2003. She was born in Germany on May 31, 1930 and was a Homemaker. She is survived by her husband; Aaron M. Watson; her two daughters, Gisela Manarchy and Ursula C. Criky; and one grandchild. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery on Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-N.E.
