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Edd Powell
Big 8’s founder and owner, Edd Powell, 80, passed away last Wednesday (Jan. 9). He had lived in El Paso since December, 1947.
Before moving to El Paso, Powell served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps as an airplane mechanic from 1942 to 1945.
In El Paso, he and his wife, Ethel, opened a small grocery store in Ysleta. That store grew into what is now the largest supermarket chain in El Paso.
Ethel passed away in March, 2000. They had been married for almost 59 years. Powell was also preceded in death by his father, Roscoe, a brother, Morgan, and sisters Ann Southern and Maud Marcum Brown, along with one nephew, David Marcum.
Powell is survived by his son Richard and wife Karen Powell, and their children Sarah, Ian and Eyren; son Ronnie and wife Mary Kay Powell, and their children Tyler and Leah Shea; sister Myrtle Stump; stepmother Suzie Powell; and many nieces and nephews.
Powell will be remembered by his many friends and family for his kindness and the thoughtful things he did for others. He never met a person he considered a stranger.
He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the El Maida Shrine. He was also a member of the El Paso Sheriff’s Posse.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Candelighers of El Paso at 8409 Lockheed, Suite 25, El Paso, 79925 – or your favorite charity.
A memorial service will be held at noon Tuesday (Jan. 15) at Trinity First United Methodist Church, 810 N. Oregon.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Roy D. Jackson Jr.
Roy D. Jackson Jr., 85, passed away Nov. 20 in El Paso. He was a member of a pioneer and distinguished El Paso family. He was born Sept. 8, 1919, in Fort Stockton, the son of Roy D. Jackson and Lucile Prim Jackson.
He was an international lawyer, insurance executive, scholar and advocate of outdoor life.
His father served as district attorney of El Paso and later as district judge of the 34th District Court of El Paso County. His mother was a longtime teacher in the El Paso public schools.
Roy Jr. was educated in the public schools of El Paso and followed this by earning a B.A. degree (magna cum laude) from the University of Texas at Austin.
He then entered UT Austin’s Law School and graduated in 1939 with an LLB degree, with honors, and was a member of the Honorary Law Society, The Order of the Coif and served as a student editor of the Texas Law Review.
He returned to El Paso to commence the practice of law, but World War II intervened and like many of his generation, he immediately volunteered and joined the U.S. Navy.
For more than four years, he served as an officer in various branches, ending with service in the Combat Destroyer fleet in the Pacific Theater of operations.
After discharge from the service, he commenced what was to be a long and noteworthy corporate international law practice with Gulf Oil Company and related entities, and he rose to major executive positions involving service both in the United States and in foreign posts in South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Far East and the Caribbean.
He also was the founder and chief executive officer of Oil Insurance Ltd., a Bermuda corporation, which was and is now a major mutual insurance company dedicated to serving the energy industry.
A quick and active intelligence coupled with an always curious mind, which he had exhibited since boyhood, served him well as his duties were not of a specialized nature, but covered a wide range of legal, business, insurance and political matters.
In the mid-1980s, he returned to El Paso to a more leisurely life varied by some continued contact with the law through “of-counsel” positions with the local law firms of Scott and Hulse and Mayfield and Perrenot.
He could now pursue his long-held interest in all aspects of the natural world and the outdoors, which he did in time spend by himself or with friends in such areas as the family ranch in Hudspeth County, Texas, the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico and the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona.
These endeavors together with a scholarly and informed interest in public affairs continued until the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Hoard Jackson of El Paso, by his children — Michael Jackson, Roy D. Jackson III, Christina Twinn and Andrea Ashworth — by his stepdaughter Pamela Glasier Kennedy and by grandchildren. His brother Robert Jackson passed away shortly after Roy.
Private burial services took place at Restlawn Cemetery in El Paso.
Memorial donations are at the option and choice of the donor.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Billie L. Tobin, 80, passed away Dec. 31. Billie moved from El Paso three years ago. She was a bridal consultant for The Popular, an active supporter of Girl Scouting, a prominent figure in the Junior Women’s League and a valued sister of P.E.O. She founded Chapter DA in Dayton, Ohio, and was past president and a member of Chapter N in El Paso. She is survived by her daughters Johnell Tobin and Georgie Ann Filosoof, her six grandchildren, one great- granddaughter and her nieces and nephews. Interment was Jan. 25 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2001
Azucen Monzon, 70, passed away Jan. 19. She was a retired vitamin sales distributor for Shaklee Corp. She is survived by her children — Miguel and Toni Monzon, Pilar and husband Gordon Gimbel, Azucena and husband Rodolfo Gonzalez, Margarita and husband Francisco Melendez, Rosa Maria and husband Arturo Gonzalez and Cecilia and husband Peter Kazhe — 17 grandchildren and brother Carlos Ramos. Interment was Jan. 24 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Thomas L. Zarwell, 60, passed away Jan. 20. Tom spent the past 21 years of his life in El Paso and was a tool and die maker by trade who loved to work and spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Zarwell, children — Kelly Coronado and Chris Zarwell and wife Rebekah Zarwell — three grandchildren and his mother Meryl Zarwell. A small gathering took place at the Zarwell home in Horizon City on Jan. 23. Any memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or American Lung Association in Tom’s memory.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Jack King Hall, 94, passed away Jan. 19. He was a long-time resident of El Paso and a member of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church. He was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, and became an American citizen after moving his family to El Paso. He began working for the El Paso Times as an office boy when the paper was owned by the late E. C. Simmons and the late Frank Powers. When the newspaper was purchased by Dorrance D. Roderick in 1931, he began selling advertising and retired as national advertising manager of Newspaper Printing Corporation after 50 years of service. He is survived by his children — Jackie Eason and husband Bill, Betty McCombs and husband Clinton, and step-daughter Argyra Burkett and husband Dave — 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Graveside service was Jan. 23 at Restlawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Hospice of VNA, 2211 East Missouri Avenue, Suite 200, El Paso, Texas 79903.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Armando Marquez, 47, passed away Jan. 21. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a program analyst for the International Boundary and Water Commission. He is survived by his wife Patricia Marquez, children — Isaiah A. Marquez, Eibsee Christine Marquez and Epiphanie Christine Marquez — father Andres Marquez, four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment was Jan. 25 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Claire Y. Woods, 64, passed away Jan. 21. She once danced with the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and Gene Kelly. Her marriage to Gene Lewis brought her West, where she was active in theater and music at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. She later directed the Golddiggers at UTEP. After making El Paso her home, she met and married Al Woods with whom she started and grew three successful businesses. They enjoyed playing tennis and traveling, where they made many close friends. She is survived by her husband Al Woods, son Jason Lewis, and daughter Juliet O’Shoney and husband Joel. Graveside service took place Jan. 24 at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the El Paso Cancer Treatment Center, in care of Eva Ortega, 1901 Grandview Ave., El Paso, Texas 79902.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Lloyd Charles Murphy, 76, passed away Jan. 21. He was a retired Sargent First Class of the U.S. Army who served in WWII and the Korean War. He was a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for 22 years. He was a member of Highland Presbyterian for more than 40 years. He is survived by his wife Caroline Murphy and his children —Tom, Marie and James — two grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A memorial service took place Jan. 24 at Highland Presbyterian Church, followed by interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
George Reyes, 78, passed away Jan. 22. He was a retired dock foreman for Merchants Fast Motor Lines with more than 38 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a Bowie Alumni. He is survived by his children George Reyes Jr. and wife Irma and Carmen Reyes Gordon and three grandchildren. Interment was Jan. 25 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In Memoriam of Rosella Guest
In loving memory of my beautiful wife and family. Tiny, a year has gone by. Some of us think as though you are away and will be back. We find ourselves lost and empty and wanting to see you and talk with you. We thought about you yesterday and days before that, too.
We think of you in silence. We often speak your name, remembering wonderful happy times. All we have left are our wonderful memories and beautiful pictures of you. Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow. We know you are in a better place called Heaven with Angels and the roses. God has you in his keeping; we have you in our hearts. Your tender eyes and gentle ways are forever in our hearts and what it meant to lose you. We will miss you always and forever. You are greatly missed and loved by many, dear wife, mother and friend.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Jorge Flores, 59, passed away Jan. 22. He retired from the UTEP and was the longest surviving heart recipient in El Paso, having survived for 15 years. He is survived by his wife Eva Flores, children — George Flores Jr., Oscar Flores, Mark Flores and Lourdes Flores — six grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Interment was Jan. 26 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Ruth Kern, 87, passed away Jan. 26. She graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1946, and practiced family law in El Paso for 25 years. She is survived by her children — Peter Markman, David Kern and wife Sandra and Suzan Kern — seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Her intensive community work included service with the El Paso County Women’s Bar Association, Southwest AIDS Committee, Transitional Living Center, El Paso Older Women’s League and El Paso Gray Panthers. She was active with the American Civil Liberties Union, National Organization for Women and El Paso Women’s Political Caucus. She was elected to the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees and served on many local boards, including El Paso Legal Services, El Paso Coalition of Women’s Organizations, and El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind. Among her many honors are the STARS Shining Star Award, UTEP Mortarboard award, El Paso Women’s Hall of Fame, Civic Centennial Leader, Feminist of the Year, Woman of the Year in Civil Rights and in Law. Memorial services were Jan. 31 at Temple Mount Sinai. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Transitional Living Center, 566-2726, or STARS, 533-7700.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Constance (Connie) Hulbert, 81, passed away Jan. 24. She was an esteemed foreign language teacher and administrator for the Ysleta Independent School District. After her retirement in 1977, she won a seat on the Ysleta School Board. She was the board’s secretary from 1983-84 and vice president from 1984-85. She served on the board of directors of the Ysleta Education Foundation in 1993, which includes two terms as board president. She is a former member of the El Paso Historical Society, The Heritage Foundation and past member of the board of the Ysleta High School Alumni Association. She was active in the Ysleta Retired Teachers Association and the Campus Education Improvement Committee at Camino Real Middle School. She was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and lifetime honorary member of the Tigua Indian Tribe. She was chosen one of the distinguished alumni for the College of Education at in October 2000 and the groundbreaking ceremony for the Constance Hulbert Elementary School took place Nov. 7, 2001. She is survived by her husband Alfred L. Hulbert, children — Kathleen Hulbert Key and husband Billy Key and daughter-in-law Victoria S. Hulbert, granddaughter Lorrie Elizabeth Hulbert Zanini, and great-grandson Alfred Ernest Zanini. Funeral Mass was Jan. 30 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Old Mission) followed by burial in her family plot at Concordia Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Memorial Sculpture Fund for the Connie Hulbert Elementary School or to the Ysleta Education Foundation, c/o 9600 Sims Drive, — El Paso, Texas 79925.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Patrice Cobey, 63, passed away Jan. 13. She was an English teacher in the American military Schools in Heidelberg, Germany. She is survived by her mother, Betty Van Nortwick, husband Philip Cobey, children — Abra Arlinsky, Beth McDonald, Michael Arlinsky — and one grandson, Elias Wilhelm. A memorial took place in Germany on Jan. 24 and a memorial service will take place in El Paso at 11 a.m. Feb. 1 at St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Robert Feighner, 75, passed away Jan. 12. A graduate of Indiana Business & Law School, he was an active member of the El Paso business community, former president of the Downtown Rotary Club, member of St. Clement’s and an avid tennis player. He is survived by his wife Elinore Bangs Feighner, son Peter Cornell Feighner, daughter Mary Feighner Bardouche, and grandsons Adam, Retgur and Max. A memorial service took place Jan. 16 at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Clement’s Memorial Fund.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Bobbi Matthews Ors-zulak, 78, passed away Jan. 13. She was a resident of El Paso since 1952 and had been employed with the Ysleta Independent School District more than 25 years. She is survived by her children — James Wesley Matthews and Linda Matthews Gilfillan — and grandchildren, Jason Matthews, Jeoffry Lassahn and Loyd Lassahn Jr. Graveside service was Jan. 16 at at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Jack Edward Ricks Sr., 77, passed away Jan. 14. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, and retired after 35 years of service from the El Paso Natural Gas Co. He is survived by his wife Betty Blanche Ricks, children — Jack Edward Ricks Jr., Vicki Inns and husband C.W. and Marilyn Brooks — two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a step-granddaughter and two step-great-grandchildren. A graveside service took place Jan. 17 at at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Arthur P. Reyes (Tury), 72, passed away on Jan. 13. He was a carpenter, secretary for Carpenters Local Union 425 and an International Representative for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Regina C. Reyes, daughters — Cecilia Shindo and husband Robert, Gloria Olivas and husband David, Christina Rivas and husband Carlo and Dolores Reyes and husband Pete — seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Interment was Jan. 17 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
Gillian "Jill" Field, 68, passed away Jan. 11. She was born and raised in England and was a resident of El Paso since the early 1960’s. She received her nursing degree in England. She practiced nursing at various hospitals before finding her home with Providence Memorial Hospital with more than 30 years of service. She provided first-aid services for countless special events. She established her own business, Proaction, which provided mobile health services for the community, including migrant health care and was awarded several grants for various community health projects. She was responsible for introducing advanced cardiac life support to El Paso. She was a lifelong member of the American Heart Association, past president and held several other offices with the Five Points Lion’s Club, and the Health Organization Network. She is survived by her daughter Amanda Davis and son-in-law Shawn Davis, grandson Kalil Field-Mackall, niece Joanna Connolly, and dear friend, Andrea Keener. A memorial service took place Jan. 16 at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Memorial contributions may be made to Proaction P.O. Box 3898 El Paso, TX 79923.
From the El Paso Area - 2002
