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Maria Del Carmen Aguirre, 73, passed away April 9. The longtime El Paso resident is survived by husband Pablo G. Aguirre, their children — Pablo C. Aguirre, Ruben C. Aguirre, Armando C. Aguirre, Bertha A. Tagle, Georgina A. Gaytan and Hermelinda A. Duran — 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was April 13 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Clarence H. “Bud” Bell, passed away on April 10. He was a veteran of both World War II and Korea, was a member of the Texas Skeet Shooting Association and a longtime resident of El Paso before retiring to Kerrville in 1994. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Bell, their children — Leslie H. Bell and his wife and James T. Bell and his wife Laurel — and five grandchildren. Interment was April 13 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors.
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Andrew Glenn Buck, 39, passed away on April 13. He was a CPA who is survived by his parents, the Rev. William and Elsie Buck, his wife Sandy Buck and his children — Alexandra and Lauren Buck. His funeral was April 16 at First United Methodist Church, in Arlington.
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Miguel Bustamante Jr., 62, passed away April 15. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Alma G. Bustamante, his five children — Ivonne, Miguel Jr., Adrian, Sandra and Vanessa — and grandchildren. Memorial services were held April 16 at Iglesia Bautista Colina Alta.
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Mary Nell Brown, 79, passed away April 10. A resident of El Paso for 35 years, she was instrumental in getting the Memorial Park neighborhood recognition as a State Historical Area. For many years she custom-designed and made fine jewelry. She is survived by her children — Thomas Taeger, Robin Pepin and Michael Brown — three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service took place April 14 at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church.
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Thomas Elwood Bryson, 83, passed away April 8 and was a resident of El Paso since 1956. He was a Seaman First Class and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, a Purple Heart recipient and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He is survived by his brother Samuel Bryson, his sister LoRen Allred, seven nieces and three nephews. Burial was at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
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Antonio Cacho Jr., 34, passed away April 12. Cacho was self-employed and is survived by his wife, Blanca Lorena Cacho, his children — Anthony Cacho and Melissa Cacho. Interment was April 17 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
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Alva Byrd “Cap” Carter passed away April 10. For many years, he operated Western Hills Co. in Anthony. The Canutillo school board honored his work on the board by naming a street “Cap Carter Drive.” He is survived by his daughter Dorothy Marie and her husband Gordon Black, his grandchildren, who include Diana Lee Black, John Carter and his wife Debra Black and Linda Louise Black, and his great-grandchildren — Shauna Lee and her husband Walter Bryant, Travis Hotop, Jody Lynn Black, Paul Carter Black, Curtis Black and Alanna Marie Black. Cienna Lee Bryant is his only great-great grandchild. A memorial service took place April 16 at Anthony United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Anthony Methodist Church or to Circle of Hope Hospice of the Visiting Nurse Association.
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Aris R. Cole, 81, passed away April 10. A resident of El Paso since 1962, he was a U.S. Army major and retired from Civil Service. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Frances I. Cole, their children — Russell D. Cole and Linda C. Deen — three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment was April 13 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
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Maria M. Diaz, 72, passed away April 10. She was a resident of El Paso since 1956 and a member of Our Lady or Sorrows Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Antonio Diaz, their children — Antonio Diaz Jr., Juan Benito Diaz, Adriana Diaz and Maria Del Socorro Holms — and two grandchildren. Interment was April 16 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
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Armando “Chapo” Escobar, 69, passed away April 11. The longtime El Paso resident is survived by his wife, Sara G. Escobar, their children — Armando J. Escobar, Ruben Escobar, Monica Escobar and Melisa Escobar — and three grandchildren. Burial was April 16 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
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Jesus Estrada, 81, passed away April 13. He attended Bowie High School and Palmores Business College and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Maria Elena Estrada, his children — Maria Luisa Gonzalez, Maria Elena Tellez, Cristina Estrada, Jesus Antonio Estrada, Carolina McKinny, Inez Caudillo and Esther Costa — 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Interment was April 18 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Harriet Owsley Evans passed away April 10. The native of Port Townsend, Wash., retired to El Paso in 1961 with her husband John T. Evans after his 31 years in the Army. She was active in the El Paso Women’s Club and was a past president of P.E.O. Chapter N, a board member of the Community Concert Association and a Paul Harris Fellow in the Rotary Club of El Paso. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, a daughter Penny Bettas, a son John T. Evans Jr. and his wife Martha Evans and six grandchildren. A memorial service took place April 14 at First Presbyterian Church.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Armando Flores, 85, passed away April 15. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and a retired plumber. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Flores, their children — Armando Flores, Alonso Flores, Carlos Flores, Elida Labrado, Armida Estrada, Leticia Carrasco and Yolanda Reyes — 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Interment was April 19 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
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Guadalupe A. Godinez, 70, passed away April 10. She was a resident of El Paso for 50 years and is survived by her husband Jesus Godinez, their children — George Godinez, Ruben Godinez, Aredo Godinez and Jesus Godinez Jr. — and 11 grandchildren. Interment was April 12 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
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Celestina Macias Herrera, 71, passed away April 8. She was a 32-year resident of El Paso and was employed in the quality control department at Wrangler, as a supervisor for 35 years. She is survived by her children — Tony Herrera and Cecilia Whitman — and two grandchildren. Interment was April 12 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
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Annabelle M. Korpalski, 78, passed away April 12. She was born in Old Zionsville, Pa., and had lived in El Paso for 39 years. She was a retired registered nurse and served as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws — Charles Korpalski, Jr. and his wife Jackie and Tom Korpalski and his wife Ann — four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was April 18 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
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Bertha Dimeler Lanier, 82, passed away April 10 and was a resident of El Paso for 49 years. She was born in Princeton, N.J., and was a veteran of the U.S. Army with the Army Nurse Corps as a 1st lieutenant during World War II. She is survived by her children — Merene Davidson, Karen Charlton and Tex D. Lanier and his wife Joan — five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was April 13 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
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Raquel Sundermann Larios, 78, passed away April 13. She worked as a nurse at area El Paso hospitals: Thomason General, Providence and William Beaumont. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Roberto Carlos Larios, their children — Rachel Bustos, Olga Bowie, Roberto Larios, Jr., and Norma Larios — and six grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Easter Sunday at Trinity Iglesia Bautista. Interment was April 16 at Restlawn Memorial Park. The family suggested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 02-5163 Miami, Fla. 33102-5163
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Vicente Lombrana Sr., 70, passed away April 9. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a retired Air Force veteran and retired police officer. He is survived by his wife Maria Elena Lombrana, their children — Vicente Lombrana, David Lombrana , Troy Lombrana, Yolanda Lombrana, Hilda Lombrana and Monica Lombrana — and nine grandchildren. Services were private.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Virgil Parker McNabb, 96, passed away April 15. She was an El Paso resident for more than 53 years and is survived by her children — Dr. Wylie McNabb, Charlie T. McNabb Jr., Jacqueline and Frances Wever — seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. No services will be held. Donations may be made to the Hospice of El Paso.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Ramon T. Mendoza, 78, passed away April 15. He was a lifelong resident of San Elizario, and retired from Phelps Dodge Copper Refinery. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lilly Mendoza, their children — Ray Mendoza Jr. and his wife Diane, Patricia Kracher and her husband Jerry, Sandra Gloria and her husband Lorenzo, Hilda James and her husband Paul — nine granddaughters and two grandsons. Interment was April 18 at San Elizario Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clint High School Memorial Scholarship Fund.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Peter Anthony Mikaelian, 45, passed away April 10. He was a longtime resident of El Paso, a teacher at Benito Martinez Elementary School in the Socorro District and a professional singer and comedian. He is survived by his wife Mary Mikaelian and their children — Brittany Mikaelian and Megan Mikaelian. A memorial scripture service took place April 14 at Martin Funeral Home East - Chapel.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Arthur Mowad, 71, passed away April 11. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was the owner of Arthur’s Industrial Sewing Machine Company and helped many local businesses get started. He is survived by his wife Audrey J. Mowad, his children — Arthur H. and his wife Mary Lou Mowad, Gary G. and his wife Lou Mowad, Alan and his wife Ginger Mowad — and three grandchildren. A memorial service was held April 14 at Martin Chapel.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
William Wray Park, 84, passed away April 15. He was a member of Trinity First United Methodist Church and retired after 49 years from the State National Bank in El Paso. During his professional life, he was an active member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Sertoma Club and El Maida Shrine. After retiring, he played saxophone with the Silvertones for 12 years at the Memorial Senior Citizen's Center. He is survived by his wife Ruth C. Park, his children — Terrell Park, Thomas Park, Thomas Cramer, Kay Park Trowell and Cherry Cramer Roberts — six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A private interment took place on April 17. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity First United Methodist Church or a favorite charity.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Pauline Parsons, 90, passed away April 11. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and a member of Calvery Baptist Church. She is survived by her son Homer Parsons and his wife Mary Jo of Anthony, a granddaughter DeAun M. Kidd and a great-grandson Craig W. Kidd. Burial was April 13 at Restlawn Memorial Park.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
John A. Phelan IV passed away April 14. He was a Coronado High School graduate who worked in Aspen, Colo., as a ski instructor and chef. He is survived by his mother and step-father Guylene and Steve Jones, his father and step-mother Mr. and Mrs. John A. Phelan III, his grandmothers Eloise Phelan and Sylvia Pettey Skelton and his siblings — Wendy Bloss, Kelly Jones, Troy Phelan, Katy Phelan, Andy Phelan and Emily Phelan. He was the grandson of the late John A. Phelan. A memorial service took place April 18, 2001, at Ford Chapel of First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the UTEP/John A. Phelan Athletic Scholarship Fund or the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Opal Elizabeth Reagan passed away April 5. She is survived by her children — Wesley C. Reagan, June Elizabeth Roe and Fred C. Reagan — eight grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. Interment was April 12 at Restlawn Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
John V. Allen, 47, passed away March 23. He is survived by his parents, Jean H. and Dorothy P. Allen, his sister and brother-in-law, Jean and H.E. Fernandez, and his nephew, Alex Fernandez. Services were held in New York City and memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or a charity of choice.
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Maria Arce, 94, passed away March 29. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and is survived by her children — Pete Arce, Alicia N. Lopez and Yolanda Mejia — nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial was April 2 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Sidney Ashley, 88, passed away March 18. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division and the 15th Cavalry during WWII. He was a Lower Valley farmer and is survived by his wife Cliftine Davis and his daughter Nancy Evelyn Ashley. Burial was March 21 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
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