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2011
ACOSTA, Pablo (Paul) C. ADAMS AYERS Curtis Waitman Ayers BAYGENT, Lois Ryan COCHRAN Arthur Leon Cochran CLEMENTS, Lovenia Holder FANNING, Jr., Bartley David
GALCERAN,
Francisco Galceran GORHAM HENDERSON, Walter G.
HAMMEL HOLIK JENKINS, Lois Ellen JORDAN MABE, Louis Edward (Ed) McCLESKEY James M. McCleskey, Jr. McWHORTER, Loyd V. PORTER, William S. RIDDLE, Doris M. ROBINSON, Dorothy J. SAGAR, Richard Scott SAIZ THOMPSON
TRACY, Joy WARE WITHOLDER Alfred Henry Witholder Jr.
2010
CONNEL
GOEBEL
GORHAM George Fred Gorham III HAMILTON MAHAN STURDEVANT HAMILTON David Lee Hamilton BRYAN CROSLEY GARDOM Charles A. Gardom HUNT JANOUSEK MUCKELROY Alfred Muckelroy PARSONS STANTON STOKES RAY ATKINSON BALLACHEY HOELDTKE
LESPERANCE MARCUS-RANDLE Betty Marcus-Randle MOBBS RITTMANN ROBERTS BROOKS WOODHOUSE GINOULIS BURSON FENNER Emma "Jean" Fenner MAYO OLDHAM SLAPE CHERRY Joe W. Cherry ADKINS Norma Jean Adkins DeGROAT Charles S. DeGroat HOELDTKE Doretha (Dody) Whittington Hoeldtke DE LA HOUSSAYE Clint de la Houssaye HAGAR HOLUB FELTS CARRI Virginia (Davenport) Carri BRUNT Jimmy Ray Brunt CHIARAMONTE HAMBLIN HOOKER KNIGHT
Hilda Jean “Mena” Lairamore Knight, 82, went home to the Lord
May 23, 2010, after a short battle with cancer. Jean was born March 29, 1928, in
Fort Smith, Arkansas, to William Arthur Lairamore and Eula Wright Lairamore.
Jean graduated from Fort Smith High School and Baptist Hospital in Little Rock
as a registered nurse. She was employed by Sparks Regional Hospital and
Sebastian County as a county health nurse in Fort Smith; Winkler County Memorial
Hospital in Kermit, TX; and as a Lea County health nurse in New Mexico. Jean
married the love of her life Wade A. Knight on August 5, 1951 in Fort Smith,
Arkansas. She came to know the Lord at age 9 at Calvary Baptist Church
in Fort Smith. She was a member of First Baptist at Fort Smith; First Baptist,
Jal, New Mexico, for 29 years; Crestview Baptist in Georgetown for 18 years;
Grace Baptist of Salado; and most recently New Hope Church in Jarrell. She
taught Sunday school and training union, was president of WMU, and mentored
young women in personal Bible study. She was an encourager, sending cards and
making calls. Many knew her as a prayer warrior and a godly woman. Much of her
time was spent praying for her children, grandchildren, great-grandson, and
missionaries. She took every opportunity to teach her family about the Lord by
helping them study and memorize Scripture. She truly laid up her treasure in
heaven. When she saw God face-to-face, they were not strangers! She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Wade A. Knight of
Georgetown; daughter Paula Warden and her husband John of Jarrell; son Karlos
Knight and wife Janis of Dallas; grandchildren Drs. Doug and wife Julie of
Oklahoma City, Melanie Warden and Marissa Warden of Arlington, and Amanda Knight
of Dallas; great-grandson Asher Warden of Oklahoma City; and brother Arthur
Lairamore and wife Virginia of Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was preceded in death
by her parents, sister LaVera Ann Poe, and brother Harrell Lairamore.
Updated June 29, 2010
MORELAND
He was predeceased by a son, Terry Moreland, brothers, Melvin Moreland, Marvin Moreland, and his sister, Ruth Moreland. Survivors include his wife, Maisie Moreland; daughter Jeri Lea Loper and husband Bill; son, Kerry Moreland and wife Becki; daughter Sheri Pate and husband Tom; daughter Merry Hopper and husband Jack; brother Keith Moreland and sister Ilene Downey; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, a close personal friend, Mike Brown; and many nieces and nephews. During World War II, he was a P-51 fighter pilot. Post-war, he served two years as a test pilot at Fort Bliss. He left service in 1946 as a Major. He was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Company in 1946 digging pipeline ditches. At his retirement in 1983, he was Director of Natural Gas Liquid Products. He was civic-minded, working in various community organizations. He was a volunteer fireman in La Union, NM; currently a corporal in the Garland County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol and Search and Rescue. He was a very active member of First Presbyterian Church of Hot Springs, serving as a deacon and elder. He was a published author, an accomplished builder, a horseman, and a domestic and exotic game hunter for which he holds several records, including being listed in Boone & Crockett for the Big Horn Sheep Grand Slam. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Hot Springs; the Garland County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol; the American Lung Association, or a charity of your choice.
Updated June 26, 2010 For those of you that remember Ruthie Malone Brunt her husband unexpectedly passed away. Following are the details: 7/2/10 viewing at Martin Funeral Home - 1460 George Dieter, 5:00pm - 9:00pm. 915-855-8881 - in El Paso, TX - Sat, 7/3/10 memorial at Martin Funeral Home - 10:00am with following graveside at Evergreen Cemetary - 124000 Montana St. From Ceci Bodey
Updated June 15, 2010 John Bridges' Memorial Service Date: Friday, July 16, 2010 (this
was originally scheduled for Saturday July 17th) Time: 10:30 AM Address:
Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints 7315 Bishop Flores Drive El Paso, Texas (off Redd Road and across the street from Franklin
High School) Sent in by Bill Couch Updated June 7, 2010 BRIDGES
SIDDALL
After his discharge from the Army Air Force, he went to work
for Taylor Motor Company in Coleman, TX. In 1948, James began work with El Paso
Natural Gas Company. While working for EPNG, James and Ilma lived at the El Paso
Natural Gas Camp #1; Carlsbad, NM; Loving, NM; and El Paso, TX. He began working
for Shell Pipeline at the tank farm in 1963 in El Paso. In 1965, he was
transferred to Odessa, TX. He later became a welder for Shell and moved to
Eunice, NM. After being promoted to welding inspector, James and Ilma worked all
over the United States. He retired from Shell Pipeline in 1985. He was a member and past president of the Lion’s Club in
Eunice, NM, and an Elder in the Eunice Christian Church where he often led the
singing. He never met a stranger and would talk with anyone as if they were an
old friend. He enjoyed woodworking, and made candle holders for all of his
children and grandchildren. The family will miss his “sayings”, and him singing
the gospel songs he loved to sing so much. At 80 years young, he was the oldest
member of the Faithful Men, a group of men that sang together for almost seven
years. He was a member of Antioch Christian Church. He is survived by his two sons, Jimmie and wife Carol of
Odessa; Bill and wife Bonnie of Abilene, TX; five grandchildren: Keith Siddall
and wife LouAnn of Madison, IN, HollyAnn Petree and husband John of Midland, TX,
Shaun Siddall and wife Jessica of Lovington, NM; Casey Siddall of Midland, TX,
Heather Hawkins and husband Kenneth of Seminole, TX. He was blessed with 9
great-grandchildren: Callie, Noah, Toben, and Ava Petree, Ashland Siddall,
Shauntell, Aliyah, Kenneth Jr. and Alara Hawkins. He is survived by
sister-in-law Florine Siddall of Morrilton, AR. He was preceded in death by 3
sisters Clara Bee Siddall, Mary Blanche Siddall, and Ina Mae Sheffield, and
brother Robert Siddall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Addy’s Hope
Adoption and Child Relief Ministry, 1908 W. Wall, Suite D, Midland, TX 79701, or
to the American Heart Association.
Updated May 24, 2010
Pete is survived by his wife of 37 years, Bessie Green; son
Fred (Dolores) Green and Jerry Cagle, both of Rio Rancho, NM; grandson, Tim
(Audra) Green; and many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is
preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Pete is an Army Veteran and P.O.W. of WWII, member of the VFW
of Farmington and the Elks Lodge. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing most
of all. In lieu of
flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church,
211 W. 20th
St., Farmington, NM 87401. JAQUEZ Elizardo (Lee) Jaquez, our beloved husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on May 2, 2010 to meet his
Heavenly Father. He was born May 28, 1928 in LaJara, NM to Genevevo and Beatrice
Jaquez. Lee loved his family and was a faithful member of The
Assembly of God Church in Cuba, NM. Lee served during the Korean War as a PFC in the Army, and he
was also a member of the VFW Post 2182. Lee retired from El Paso Natural Gas
Company after 24 years of service. After his retirement, he made his home in
LaJara, NM. Lee is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene; two sons,
Ernest Jaquez (Joann), Phillip Nunez; two daughters, Patsy Gonzales (Tony) and
Tillie Nunez (Patrick); six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and two
great-great-grandchildren. Lee was preceded in death by his parents and his brother,
Belarmino Jaquez. The family of Lee would like to give special thanks to Patsy
Baca, Hospice, the nursing staff and especially Nurse Susie. Updated May 20, 2010
PORTER After a battle of 5 months to regain consciousness following
a home accident, Tommie Dean Porter passed peacefully on April 27, 2010, at
Monte Vista Coronado. He had been receiving tender loving care from the staff,
his family, and Hospice of El Paso. His body was donated to MEDCURE to benefit
medical science and education. No services will be held at this time. Memorial
donations may be made in his name to The Tom & Gerry Fund of El Paso Community
Foundation, The Tom & Gerry Business Scholarship Fund of UTEP, UTEP Woman's
Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship Fund, Assistance League of El Paso, or your
favorite charity. Born on August 21, 1928 in Loving, Texas the family moved to
El Paso in 1929. He attended Rusk and Houston Elementary Schools. He graduated
from Austin High in 1946 where he played bass horn in both the ROTC and Austin
High Marching Bands. He started at Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy and
earned his BBA degree in 1951 from Texas Western College. He also married in
1951. He worked at First State Bank in Five Points before graduation. Later he
attended the Stanford University Executive Program. While at TWC he was a member
of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, president of the Senior Class, named to Men
of Mines and received a commission as a Second Lieutenant through ROTC. Served
in the Military for 3 years at Ft. Bliss and in Germany where son Thomas was
born. Received a regular army commission as a 1st Lieutenant but returned to El
Paso. Son Paul was born. Tom was employed at El Paso Natural Gas in the Liquid
Products Department for 10 years. Was member of the Downtown Lion's Club and
Five Points Masonic Lodge. Moved his family to Sacramento, California for 20
years and held various positions with California Liquid Gas Corporation, a
subsidiary of The Dillingham Corporation. He served on President Nixon's Energy
Board for the Dept. of Interior, was President of Western Liquid Gas
Association, Chairman International Committee of the National Propane Gas
Association, and listed in the Who's Who in the West 1980-81 Edition. For 5
years, based in Florida, he was President and CEO of Tropigas USA, a division of
Transway International Corp. After retiring he and Gerry returned to El Paso.
Started a propane consulting firm PALCO. Later served 2 years as President and
CEO of Western Energy Inc. Tom and his wife enjoyed cruising the globe as well
as being active community volunteers. He served Assistance League of El Paso,
UTEP, and was a member the Board of the El Paso Community Foundation. He is
preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Eula Porter, and his only brother
Norman Lynn Porter. Survivors include his wife of 59 years Gerry Laird Porter,
son Thomas Laird (Susan L), grandsons Thomas Douglas Porter, Shannon Park (Amy),
son Paul David (Susan M) grandchildren Stephen and Jessica Cimbrelo; his
brother's children, grandchildren, wife Mitzee and several cousins. TSO John Paul Tso, 86, of Fruitland, died April 20, 2010, at
Cedar Ridge in Farmington. He was born July 1, 1923, in Lake Valley. He was
employed for 35 years by El Paso Natural Gas Company. He also was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Mary Jim Tso; his parents, Joe Tso and Jessie Joe Tso; his daughters,
Lillie Tso and Annie Peshlakai; an infant son, Baby Boy Tso; and three
grandchildren. WILBANKS
Rusty served his country in the United States Navy from 1952
to 1955. He served in Korea and Japan. In 1956 he married Betty Kelcy. The
couple lived in Fort Worth, Texas, where they worked at an airplane plant for
Convair. They moved back to West Texas and Sierra Blanca, where Rusty worked for
Hudspeth County driving the maintainer. After that, he was the game warden for
this area and lived in Dell City where he was nicknamed “Paladin” (from the
Western TV show “Have Gun Will Travel”). Rusty then worked 10 years for the El
Paso Natural Gas Company at the Guadalupe Camp. In 1969, when his father-in-law,
Ike Kelcy, passed away, he and his wife moved back to Sierra Blanca and began
ranching Ike’s ranch south of town. In 1984 he married Gwen George from El Paso. They owned the
R&G Grocery Store in Sierra Blanca for several years. Rusty also served as chief
deputy for the Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Department. Rusty was a well-respected and active member of the Sierra
Blanca community and was always willing to help with community and school
events. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was always there to help with
the local stock show and helped several kids who could not afford to buy animals
themselves. He also coached Little Dribblers basketball and hauled the kids to
Levelland every year to the All Star games. Updated April 30, 2010
He served on the Oracle School Board for over eight years and was very active in community service. What we learned from his faith and love of the Lord and his family and service to community and others will forever be in our hearts. We are so blessed to have been part of his family. Romans 12:10. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family First, P.O. Box 5239, Oracle, AZ 85623, http://www.familyfirstpcc.org or to Odyssey Hospice Healthcare, 5210 E. Williams Circle, Suite 300, Tucson, AZ 85711.
Sent in by Walter G. Henderson
Updated April 23, 2010
SAN ANGELO Leonard W. "Lefty" Hough,
age 86, of San Angelo, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in a local
hospital. Lefty was born to Maurice Hough and Maude Rule Hough on April 25,
1923, in Clay County Ill. He was enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and served
during World War II. Lefty was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years and a
member of 1st Baptist Church. He married Peggye McDonald on Dec. 26, 1970, in
San Angelo. He retired as plant operator for El Paso Natural Gas in Midkiff,
Texas. Lefty loved art and was a very loving and caring husband, father,
grandfather and friend. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He
was preceded in death his parents, Maurice Hough and Maude Rule Hough. He is
survived his wife, Peggye Hough of San Angelo; his stepchildren, Gary and his
wife, Lisa Jones, of Midland, Texas, Randal Jones of Oklahoma City, Kathryn
Jones of Hobbs, N.M.; brother Melvin Hough of Lancaster, Pa.; sister Lois
Schweizer of Bridgeport, Ill.; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews
and many friends.
Joseph L.
Brownlow, Jr., better known as Chuck, passed away on January 27, 2010,
ironically on his 85th
birthday, at Pippi’s Hospice in
Born in Lindsay, Oklahoma, November 28, 1921, John graduated
from the small country school at Hughes and married Imogene Pelton after his
return from World War II. Together they raised four children: Michael John,
Merry, Joan and Tracey. A longtime member of First Baptist Church of Odessa, John
served as a Deacon and a favorite front-door usher and greeter for many years.
He and Imogene were also missionaries to Berkina Fosa, Africa, and Copenhagen,
Denmark, on church-sponsored mission trips with Pastor Ernest Easley. John retired from employment as a maintenance supervisor at
El Paso Products after many years, but he never stopped working. Every morning
after retiring he woke early, had breakfast and found something productive to do
including volunteering for the Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary, delivering
Meals on Wheels and working at the Permian Basin Crisis Center. Known to most people as Big John, he served his Country in
World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Division
of the U.S. Army in Northern Africa and Italy. In 1944, he was critically
injured during a battle on the beach at Salerno, Italy, and was taken for dead
when a medic noticed he was still alive. He was rescued, shipped home and later
wrote about his wartime experiences. After God and his family, there was nothing
more important to John than patriotism and the defense of our Flag. His book
"For the Love of Old Glory" has touched the lives of many people and has been
circulated as far away as our troops in Afghanistan. He was always thrilled to
share his experiences with young people, having become the subject of several
school projects. John loved sports and was devoted Mojo Fan, but more than
that he just enjoyed a good sports rivalry, no matter who was playing. He
coached a softball team of young ladies who have continued to express their
appreciation for his guidance and lessons learned. Both he and Imogene
graciously supported some of these young women in pursuing college educations by
helping with tuition and spending money as well as other things these girls
needed to better themselves. John lived his life to the fullest demonstrating to the very
end the highest sense of integrity and honesty. He loved his God, his family and
Old Glory. Our family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Hospice House, Home
Hospice and Willow Hill for loving our Dad as if he were their own. John was preceded in death by his wife Imogene; parents, Jack
and Blanche Worley; and two brothers, Scott and Seburn Worley. He is survived by his son, Michael John Worley and wife
Patricia of Midland; daughter, Merry Worley of Odessa; daughter, Joan Pace and
husband Frank of Jasper, Texas; daughter Tracey Scown and husband Mike of
Odessa; and grandchildren, Danielle Hair (Austin), Brian Pace (Jasper), Lauren
Towery (Midland), Christopher Worley (Midland), John D. Bright (U.S. Navy,
Charleston, S.C.) and Robyn Bright (Odessa). Memorials,
if desired, may be made to Hospice House, the Music Ministry of the First
Baptist Church, the
American Heart Association
or any other charitable organization in his memory.
Doyle Young was born on March 5, 1918 to Doke L. Young and
Bertha Cook Young. He was born in the small town of Garrets Bluff in Lamar
County Texas. Doyle was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Corp during World War
II. He served over two years in the European Theater (including North Africa) as
Air Traffic Controller. Doyle was a Tech Sergeant in the Air Force during the
Korean War. He worked in communications in the 607th AC&U Squadron. In all,
Doyle spent 10 years of military service for our country. Doyle worked for El
Paso Natural Gas Company for 30 years and was the Manager of the Communications
Department when he retired in 1983. Doyle was a member of the Masonic lodge
1111, The Scottish Rite & the El Paso El Maida shrine. Doyle was an avid golfer
and enjoyed winning most of his golf outings with friends. Doyle is survived by his wife of 67 years Floy E. Young, his
son, Doyle L. Young and wife Annmarie L. Young and daughter Myrna F. Young. He
is also survived by his grandson David D. Young and wife Jennifer, granddaughter
Leah M. Young and great grandsons Zachery and Joshua Young.
In his book "The Pipeliners," Frank
Mangan wrote that Clyde, Texas had been just a "whistle stop" "however, in the
late twenties and thirties, it developed a claim to fame of its own; it spawned
a group of special young men who joined El Paso Natural Gas Company in its early
years and became highly respected authorities throughout the entire gas industry
as innovators and pioneers in a business about which few people knew." In the
chapter titled The Boys from Clyde the author noted that "Through the years,
more and more names of boys from Clyde were added to the employee roster and
most of them went on to become well-known and important figures in the company's
development and operations," specifically naming Bobby Adams, among others,
including his brother-in-law T.J. Crutchfield. Bob Adams' forty years of service
to El Paso Natural Gas would take him and Wanda Jo -"Jody"- from the hot and
desolate company town of Jal, New Mexico, to beautiful Farmington, New Mexico
and finally to El Paso, Texas in 1963. Between 1947 and 1965, Bob and Jody
established a family that included five children. In 1969, Bob and Jody's oldest
son Michael Drue was killed in active duty while serving in the US Army in
Vietnam. He was decorated for heroism in connection with military actions during
a firefight with a hostile force. In 1986, Bob retired from EPNG and moved to
Odessa, Texas to care for his beloved wife Jody, who became seriously disabled
in 1985. Since that time and until the time of his death, he devoted himself and
dedicated his life to her care, comfort and well being. Bob is preceded in death
by his son, Michael Drue Adams, his parents Albert Drue and Maude Adams; his
father-in-law and mother-in-law Archie and Ducky Peay of Clyde; his sisters
Thelma Prue of Clyde, Lindall Connell of Abilene, Texas, Hazel Crutchfield of
Midland, Texas and brothers-in-law Homer Connell and Travis Crutchfield. Bob is
deeply loved and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Jody Adams;
his daughter Julie Adams and her husband Paul Anderson of Kerrville, Texas; his
son Jerry Adams and his wife Cathy Adams of Gardendale, Texas; his grandson
Jared Adams of Gardendale, Texas; his daughter Lisa Greenwood and her husband
Michael Greenwood of Denver, Colorado; his granddaughter Kelsey Gooden of
Denver, Colorado; his daughter Laurie Adams and her husband Jim Crockett of
Dripping Springs, Texas; and his nephew Don Crutchfield of Del Rio, Texas.
He served faithfully in
the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from March 1953 to March 1955. Buddy’s early career
began as a furniture salesman in Oregon. After marrying Barbara, they moved to
New Mexico where he began his career with the El Paso Natural Gas Company and
retired after 37 years. Buddy will be honored and remembered by his family:
loving wife, Barbara; sons, Ken and Mark; daughter, Bobbie; and numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Clovis D. Fikes and Minnie Downey Fikes. Survivors include his
wife of fifty-four years, Monica Fikes of Ocean Springs, son, Richard K.
(Patricia) Fikes of Ocean Springs, daughter, Tracee Y. Gord of Destin, FL,
sister, Regina Baughn, two brothers, Clovis Fikes, Jr. and David Fikes, and
three grandchildren, Travis Fikes, Tyler Fikes and Hannah Gord. He was also
adored by numerous nieces and nephews.
Harry grew up in El Paso
and attended Texas A&M before entering the service in April of 1943. He became a
flight instructor pilot for advance training and served for 21 months in the 6th
Air force flying B24's and B17"s on sub patrol out of Panama. Upon discharged
from the service, he remained in the reserves until he was recalled in 1950 to
serve during the Korean War in the Strategic Air Command 8th Air Force. In 1946, Harry joined the
El Paso Natural Gas Company living in both El Paso and Houston and was later
transferred to the El Paso Products Company moving to Odessa in 1964. After
Harry retired from the Products Company he went into business serving Odessa and
surrounding communities with the Water Purifications Systems and the Water
Factory Company in Ft. Stockton. Harry was always active in
community affairs and upon moving to Odessa in 1964, he served as President of
Planned Parenthood, Vice President of the Odessa Board of the Midland/Odessa
Symphony, served on the Board of the Permian Basin Rehab Center and was a strong
supporter of the YMCA in both El Paso and Odessa. Harry was a great lover of
music especially jazz. He devoted time to the Meals on Wheels Program, was an
advocate of and interested in activities at the University of Texas of the
Permian Basin, and he was an active member of the Odessa Duplicate Bridge Club.
On top of which, he just loved to bowl! Harry and wife Laurene were
married in Marks, Mississippi in 1946 and had two children, Henry Fay Baldwin,
IV and Melissa McCall. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Melissa McCall,
one son, Henry Fay Baldwin, IV; two grandchildren, Stacy McCall Ingle and
husband Jimmy and Anthony Baldwin McCall; two great-grandchildren, Tristen
Corbel Ingle and Everett Miles Ingle. Paul Beightel, 89, passed
away on January 26, 2010. He was born on December 9, 1921 and is survived by two
daughters, Cheryl and Pam Beightel. Mr. Beightel retired from El Paso Natural
Gas Company where he worked in Internal Audit.
He is preceded in death by
his parents, sister Mildred Bailey and son-in-law Mark Francis. Surviving him
are his loving wife of 57 years, Marjorie; his children, Carol Francis, Julie
Esman (Toby) and David Boswell (Stacey); grandchildren, Theresa Schallhorn
(Brian), Ashley and Taylor Esman, Kelsie and Ainslie Boswell and Chris Francis;
great-grandchildren, Jeramy Smith, Katherine, Rebecca, and Abigail Schallhorn
and Toby Francis. In Malcolm's memory you may wish to donate to UTEP APO
Endowment Fund, c/o University Development Office, 500 W. University Ave, El
Paso, TX 79986.
Bobbye was born April 27,
1936 in San Angelo, TX to Roscoe and Josie (Payne) Choate. After graduating high
school, he met and married Venita Ledbetter in Carlsbad, NM. He worked for forty
years in the petrochemical industry and retired as Superintendent with El Paso
Natural Gas. He loved sports, especially the Texas Rangers and the Dallas
Cowboys. He is survived by his
wife, of celebrated 55 years, Venita; daughter, Lana Pierce and husband David of
Denver, CO; son Rick Choate and wife Joy of Arlington; and several nieces and
nephews.
Kenneth Charles “Buddy”
England, 85, has passed away on February 11, 2010. He is survived by daughters
Mary Stalvey, Sarah Moore, and Rebekah England and one sister, Shirley Schmidt.
Mr. England retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company where he worked in the Tax
Department. Alton F. Fuller, born
April 12, 1925 in the hills of central Louisiana, went to be with his Lord at
6:00 PM on January 26, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna M.
Fuller, and his son Gary Don Fuller. He is survived by his wife of 23
years, Marie Fuller, of Marble Falls, TX, his son, Alton Dean Fuller, of Boerne,
TX, his daughter, Julie Kay Payne of Fort Worth, TX, and his step-daughter,
Cyndee Turney of Dripping Springs, TX. Mr. Fuller was born
to Rufus and Christine Fuller in Chopin, LA. He had two brothers, Andre
Lee “Chubby” and Marvin, both deceased.
Alton served his country in Italy during and after WWII.
He was in the 91st
Infantry, and was wounded just north of Florence. Following the war he was
assigned to the Allied Military Government and served in Turin, Italy. He had a very long
and successful career with the El Paso Corporation, retiring after almost 40
years of service. He was active in many natural gas industry boards and
committees, served in various school board capacities, as well as many positions
with church and social organizations. He had been active in First Baptist
Church of Marble Falls, served in a pastoral role in various rural churches in
that area, and was very active in the Bill Glass and other prison ministries. He leaves behind a host of
friends and family, including eight grandchildren and seventeen great
grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend
a special thank you to the ER & ICU staff at Sierra Medical Center for all the
care and attention they
provided her. The family would like to give a special thank you to Fr. Phil
Brigante and to the U.S. Border Patrol Chaplains Office. In lieu of flowers the
family asks that in memory of Delia C. Gomez donations be made to UTEP (Kelly
Hall, Seventh Floor, 500 W. University, El Paso, TX 79968).
Danny was born on March 15,
1933, in Navarro County, Texas. He married Jessie Pearl Kreger on Nov. 29, 1953,
at the Curry Chapel Baptist Church in Haskell County, Texas. He worked with his
family’s farming occupation as a youth, and on his own after marriage. He worked
37 years for El Paso Gas Company and other gas companies before retiring in
1994. He also spent much of his life working in building trades and as a general
contractor. He enjoyed airplanes, trucks and machinery. In his youth, he
performed weekly on the Big State Jamboree in Abilene, Texas, where he performed
with and met many famed country music people with whom he made good friends. He was preceded in death by
his daughter, Paula Jane Hill in 1980; as well as his parents, Wilburn Jennings
Bryant Hill, Sr. and Ethel Lorene Barnes Hill. Danny is survived by his
loving wife, Jessie Hill of Fort Stockton; his brothers, Melvin Ray Hill and his
wife LaVerne of Clyde, Texas, Howard Hill and his wife Corien of Abilene, Texas,
Robert Hill and his wife Loretta of Odessa, Texas, Wilburn Bryant Hill, Jr. and
his wife Barbara and Joe Billy Hill and his wife Shirley all of Clyde, Texas;
his sister, Betty Louise Cook and her husband Richard of Post, Texas; and
numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and special friends.
Charles is survived by his
wife Mary; son and daughter-in-law Cavin and Vickie Horne; daughter and
son-in-law Teresa and Doug Kelly; six grandchildren, Charlie Kelly, Amanda
Gentry, Cory Whisman, Tyson Whisman, Mark Horne, and Alyssa Horne; and six
great-grandchildren, Cutter Gentry, Kylee Smith, Adalyn Whisman, Trystin Plumley,
Alexis Horne, and Peyton Ybarra. He is also survived by six brothers and their
spouses, three sisters and their spouses, and an aunt. Charles was an active
member of Central United Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the VFW. He
was always quick to respond with an “I’ll help you” to anyone who needed it,
whether it was jack-hammering cement, pouring cement, painting, welding, or
anything else. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and doting “Papa”. He
was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him and a void is left in many
lives.
Mrs. Jeanne Lubbe, 79,
passed away October 18, 2009 at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center. She was
born September 3, 1930 in Sipe Springs, the daughter of the late Shorty and Cleo
(Merworth) Welch. She worked as a teller in the Banking industry for many years
and was a Methodist. She is survived by her
husband, Rolland Lubbe of Comanche; son, Bret Lubbe; sisters, Lee of Odessa,
Jerry of Midland, Judy of Woodward, OK, and Kaye of Odessa; brothers, Dwain of
Monahans, Durl of Silver City, NM, Dex of Midland, and Doak of New Braunfels.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Max and Glenda. Jeanne’s husband, Rolland,
went to work for El Paso Natural Gas Company in 1955 at Plant #1, Jal, NM. He
transferred to McElroy-Crane Plant in 1958 and returned to Wisconsin in 1965. He
was employed there by GM. He retired to Comanche, TX in December, 1989.
Jim spent his early years
in Superior and Bisbee, AZ. He joined the U. S. Marine Corps when he was 16 and
always expressed tremendous respect for his fellow veterans. Upon his discharge
he returned to Bisbee and married his sweetheart, Helen Peccolo, on July 12,
1947. He worked briefly as an
underground copper miner for Phelps Dodge. He began his career with El Paso
Natural Gas Company in the late 1940s and retired after 35 years. He was preceded in death by
his parents and his brother, John Monahan. He is survived by his wife, Helen;
brother, Bill Monahan; sister, Joan Wood; daughters, Sharon Cawood (Bill),
Sylvia Monahan and Kathleen Monahan. Jim had four grandchildren,
Alisa Avery (Bodee), Alaina Parker (Jeff), Stosh Kozimor (Branden) and Zak
Kozimor; and six great-grandchildren.
Survived by: wife P.
Carlene Morgan and children: Jack Clayton Morgan, Kathy Jayne Irby, Arlene Ward,
Judith Anne Thrall, Donn, Richard and Dwight de Yampert and Debbie Aljets.
Grandchildren: Jessie Bo Morgan; Jackie, Meagan, and Julie McCullough, Israel,
Sam and Shawn Wyant, Joey and Darrell Morgan, Byron and Thomas de Yampert and
Brittany Cooley. Donations: In lieu of
flowers to Faith United Methodist Church, 3501 Hueco Ave., El Paso, Texas 79903,
or Texas Scottish Rite Children's Hospital, 301 W. Missouri, El Paso, Texas
79901.
Joe was a carpenter and
brick layer by trade and was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Company from
February 14, 1956 to July 1, 1983, retiring as foreman in the Camp and Plant
Maintenance Division. Prior to that, he was a semi-truck driver in Arizona,
worked out of the local Carpenters Union and built most of the fireplaces in
Sunset Heights for Schuzen Construction. During World War II, Joe
served with the US Navy from August 26, 1943 until November 20, 1945 aboard the
USS Tripoli destroyer battleship near the Phillipines and the USS Ranger
aircraft carrier near Japan intercepting kamakazi suicide bombers. He was one of
three brothers fighting for his country during World War II along with brothers
Chris in the US Army and Dave in the US Navy. He is indeed one of the bravest
and most patriotic members of our Greatest Generation. Elgigo served as one of the
original City of Bloomfield councilmen from 1953 to 1960. He also served as Fire
Chief in 1956 and 1957. Joe and his wife were well
known for their numerous rental properties he built including national franchise
and corporate tenant-occupied buildings in existence today. Earlier, he was
centerfielder of the Bloomfield men’s baseball team and a longtime member of
Buckles and Bows square dancers. After Rachel’s death he was the heroic example
of fatherhood devoting his time and energy lovingly caregiving his Downs
Syndrome son, Randy. In addition to his parents
and beloved wife, his brother Abe preceded him in death. His survivors include
his daughter Judi, sons Milton “Nick” (wife Jane), Rick (wife Lisa) and Randy
Nickerson; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are
his sister Ida Cates and brother Orlie of St. George, UT, brothers Dave and
Frank Nickerson of Layton, UT, and brother Chris of St. Mary’s, KS.
In addition to raising a
family, Mimi's life was dedicated to volunteering and serving others. Mimi's
service involved school and community activities at St. Joseph's Parish, where
she was a member and President of St. Joseph's Altar Society. Mimi was a
Chartered Member of the El Paso Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Borderland
Unit #10 where she served as an active member for nearly 60 years. Mimi held
several offices including district and state and was DAV Auxiliary Department of
Texas State Commander in 1955 as well as serving on the DAVA National Executive
Committee. For over 56 years, Mimi was a member of American Legion Auxiliary #36
serving as President and other offices. Mimi is a Past President of both Pilot
Club of El Paso and Christ Child Society. Mimi was a member in St. Raphael's
Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary #812 and volunteered at the VA Clinic. Throughout the
years, Mimi worked tirelessly for Veterans, Disabled Veterans and their
families. Local activities included organizing and working at the annual Poppy
Sales on Veterans Day and Forget-Me-Not sales on Memorial Day. She loved working
on charitable fund raisers such as the annual Herald Post Dress Fund. In
addition to her family and volunteering, Mimi worked at and retired from the
Office of continuing Education at
UT El Paso in 1983. Surviving family members
are daughter Louise, son Raymond Jr., son David and wife Patti, daughter
Katherine and husband Kurt Roark and youngest son Michael. Grandchildren are
Jason, Travis, Ryan Rapisand, Klayton Roark, Karlton and wife Christie Roark,
and Micah, Olivia & William Rapisand and daughter of her heart Eileen Higgins
and her husband Jerry. She is survived by her younger sister Helen Haddad of
Columbia, SC, sister-in-law Rose Marie Hoffman of Shreveport, LA, as well as
numerous nephews, nieces, great and great-great nephews and nieces. Mimi will be
greatly missed by Matty, her golden retriever, and Kaspar, her cat. Mimi was
preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years Raymond, Sr., in August
2001, her brother Gerry Hoffman of Shreveport, LA and her older sister Virginia
DeLuca of Fort Worth, TX. An avid Miner fan, she was
a Board member of the UTEP Women's Auxiliary, and took great pride in working to
promote funding for student scholarships. Mimi loved working for Christ Child
Society to help babies and the DAV and the DAV Auxiliary for veterans. And to
the very end, she was gathering items for the Pilot Club's project of helping
Sister Helen Santamaria's Villa Maria, a shelter for women needing a second
chance. Mimi enjoyed her memberships in social clubs like the Red Hats and
Roncalli, but her real energies were devoted to working for and with
organizations that served the needs of others. To all of Mimi's friends, her
family shares this message she left with her obituary wishes: "I love you all
very much and you have been the joy of my life and sharing it with you has been
a fantastic adventure." In lieu of flowers, her
family asks that you remember Mimi by donating to one of the following: DAV or
DAV Auxiliary, 4015 Flory, El Paso, TX 79904, Villa Maria, 920 South Oregon, El
Paso, TX 79901, Rapisand Family Endowed Scholarship at UT El Paso or other UTEP
scholarship fund, Development Office, UT El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968.
He married Lavenia N.
Barfield Jan. 8, 1950 and at that time was employed with the Merchant Marines,
working offshore. In 1955 Bill and family moved to West Texas, where he was
employed with El Paso Natural Gas Company, retiring in 1983 as Superintendent.
He was a man of impeccable character and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life.
Bill is survived by his
wife, of 26 years, Wanda Lee Reed; his children; Warren L. Reed of Midland,
Patty N. Reed of Midland, Becky Mosher and husband, David, of Odessa, and Tommy
B. Reed of Jacksonville, FL; stepdaughters; Jan Collins and Vicki Betts of The
Woodlands; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mata Lou
Cherry of Lake Jackson and three brothers, Bobbie Reed of Abilene, Joe Reed of
Houston, Miss. and Danny Reed of Greenville. He was preceded in death by
his parents; wife Lavenia on Jan. 5, 1983, and two brothers, P.T. Reed, Jr. and
Dwight (Mutt) Reed.
He grew up in La Plata and
was active in 4-H and FFA. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1964 and
was later drafted into the Army in February 1966 where he spent one year of his
two-year hitch in Vietnam serving his country. He earned several honors and
medals, including a Purple Heart. Gene and his wife, Ruth,
were introduced by Butch and Marie Green and married on April 15, 1983 in Aztec. Gene retired from El Paso
Field Services in 2003, after 35 years. Gene had a wonderful
outlook on life. He loved traveling, camping and his Harley-Davidson motorcycle
and being with family. He had a large blended family that he loved very much. Gene and Ruth spent their
time enjoying life, each other and doing all the things they loved. Gene was a very special man
and was respected and loved by many, including his wonderful doctors and nurses
at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by
his father, Elmer Truby, in 2004. He is survived by the love
of his life, his wife, Ruth, and his mother, Marie Truby, both of La Plata;
daughter, Krista Truby and fiancé, Tater Smith; four sons, Tyler Truby of
Farmington and his wife, Shawna, of Phoenix, Dustin Titus and wife, Riva, of
Farmington, Michael Titus and fiancée, Heather Kelly, of La Plata, and Gary
Titus of Farmington; seven granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, three
grandsons, and many aunts and uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces
and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family of William Healy requests
donations be made to Christ Child Society c/o Mrs. Louise Pullen, 10224 Woodway
Drive, El Paso, TX 79925.
James A. was born the
oldest of 14 closely bonded children of John Henry and Helen Lucille (Leggett)
Howieson on Aug. 1, 1929, in Lancaster, Kittson County, Minn. James graduated
from Pemberton High School in 1947. James moved to Farmington in 1953, where he
met the love of his life, Marcella Mae. They married Dec. 11, 1954. Jim and
Marcella had four children: Charlotte Ann, Richard Allen, Sandra Kay and Janice
Marie. Jim was a faithful man of
great courage who never complained. He served his country during the Korean
conflict from 1951 to 1953. He was a member of the Company D 279 45th Division,
attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class. Those who had the honor of
working with Jim will remember him as a man of high integrity, amazing strength,
superior memory, and dedicated work ethic. Jim grew up a farmer.
His brother, Bill, brought Jim to Farmington. After Bill was tragically killed
in a rig fire, Jim thought he would return to farming, but God had a different
path designed. Jim officially began his career in the oil and gas industry in
May 1954. In 1958, Jim was burned over 90 percent of his body in a rig fire.
Although the company name
changed over the years, El Paso Drilling Company, El Paso Exploration, Meridian
Oil and Burlington Resources, Jim never changed and he retired from his
successful career after 40 years of service in 1994 as Area Drilling
Superintendent. Jim was a strong person,
not only in mind but also in spirit. He nurtured a legacy of warmth and caring
and a willingness to get involved. Jim and Marcella guided each of their
children to a strong Christian faith. James was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church of Farmington. He served as Deacon and Elder for many years.
Jim taught Sunday school, chaired the stewardship committee, ushered and even
sang in the choir at one time. Jim often could be found taking care of the
church property. Jim and Marcella made the communion bread for both First
Presbyterian Church of Farmington and of Elk City. Jim never gave up on
anything or anyone. He was a positive influence, trusted counselor, and
inspiration in the lives of all who knew him. In his retirement, Jim enjoyed
golfing with friends, church service, walking, yard work, family time, traveling
and grilling steaks that melted in your mouth. Probably Jim's favorite
trip was to Scotland where he got to trace the steps of his ancestors. James A. is survived
by his daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Mark Bradshaw of Farmington and
Sandra and Charles Werner of Elk City; his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and
Kathy Nelson of Farmington; his grandchildren, Michael and Teri Bradshaw of
Houston, Texas, Matthew and Charity Bradshaw of Albuquerque, and Alex and Kelci
Werner of Elk City; his great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Avery and Gavin Bradshaw;
four sisters, Ruth (Richard) Murray of Claremont, Minn., Shirley (Eugene) Nelsen
of St. Peter, Minn., Karen (Don) Owen of Urbandale, Iowa, Judith (Harlan)
Remington of Janesville; five brothers, David (Barb) of Owatonna, Minn., Charles
(Marilyn) of Johnson, Iowa, Paul of Owatonna, Ronald of Livingston, Mont., Larry
(Christie) of Crystal, Minn.; one brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and many
nieces and nephews. The family suggests that
memorial contributions be made in Jim's memory to First Presbyterian Church
Columbarium Fund, 865 N. Dustin Ave., Farmington, NM 87401.
He was born in
Breckenridge, Oklahoma. He served in the Army and was stationed at Ft Bliss in
El Paso, TX where he met the love of his life for 61 years Betty Lou. Charlie
had many enjoyments in life, he loved to fish, and watch old western movies.
Charlie wasn't a man of many words, but couldn't wait until he hit the big one
"Texas Lottery", that's when he would have had more to say. He was preceded in
death by his father Frank and mother Anna Stejskal Janousek. He is survived by
his wife Betty Lou Kline Janousek, sister Helen and husband, Fred Jackson of
Ballwin, Missouri, his 3 sons and their families including 7 grandchildren and 1
great granddaughter: Richard and Ann their son Richard II in McKinney, TX, Ed
and Tori their children Holly, Matt, Travis and Raquel in College Station, TX,
John and Martha their children Megan and Michael in The Woodlands, TX. Honorary
Pallbearers are Richard Janousek II, Matt Janousek, Travis Janousek, Michael
Janousek, Jeff Houston, Harry Hardman, and Jimmy Lazcano. In lieu of flowers, you may
make donations to the Veterans Association of your choice.
He worked for many years
for El Paso Natural Gas and later for Valve Maintenance and had served in the
U.S.
Army. Family was very important
to Harold. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Nelda. He is
survived by his wife Amanda; sons, Justin Steadman of Austin, Texas, Jeffrey and
wife Lily Steadman of Pflugerville, Texas; daughter, Jodi and husband Geoff
Horni of Austin, Texas; brother, Gerald and wife Dee Steadman of Spring Branch,
Texas; sisters, Doris Steadman of Gail, Texas, and Mary Jo Lewis of Lubbock,
Texas; one grandchild, Ali Marie Steadman of Pflugerville, Texas.
Jimmy is survived by his
wife Nora Thurstonson, sons John Thurstonson and wife Lori and Tom Thurstonson
and wife Kristina; daughters Karen Martinez and husband Casey, Patty Brown and
husband Paul, and Lori Van Ryan and husband Vance; his brother Dick Thurstonson
and wife Arline; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren whom he loved and
adored and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by
his parents Ole and Rachael Thurstonson, his brothers John Thurstonson and
Frances Thurstonson and sisters Edith Finley and Enga Chiaramonte. Memorial contributions may
be made in Jimmy’s memory to:
www.curepsp.org
or to the charity of choice.
Bill married the love of
his life, Louise E. Wade, in Lawton, OK in 1937 and they moved to Farmington in
1950. He was employed by El Paso Natural Gas for twenty-seven years. Bill was preceded in death
by his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Louise, and son
William C. Wade and his wife Barbara Ann, two brothers and one sister, five
grandchildren, Timi Reeves and husband Donald, Lory Lawson and husband Bradly,
Sheri Ann Brudos, Robert William Wade and wife Debra, and Michelle Louise Harmon
and husband Charles. Also surviving are seventeen great grandchildren and seven
great-great-grandchildren.
Jim retired in 1985 from
the El Paso Natural Gas Company after 27 years of service. Prior to that, he and
his family owned and operated a cotton farm. Jim's devotion to his community
included lifelong membership to Clint Bond Memorial United Methodist Church. His
fraternal affiliations include: Fabens Lodge # 1202. A.F.& A.M., El Paso
Scottish Rite, El Maida Shrine, York Rite, the Royal Order of Scotland, St.
Alphege Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine and National Sojourners. He is
a current member of the Board of Trustees of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
for Children in Dallas, past officer of The Grand Lodge of Texas, served as
Imperial Chaplin for the Shrine of North America and Shriners Hospitals for
Children and a member of the Texas Lodge of Research. Jim holds the honorary
33rd degree of the Scottish Rite. Survivors include son,
James P. Worsham, Jr. and wife Shari, daughter Sally Worsham Wheeler and husband
David P. Wheeler, grandchildren Clint and Haley Wheeler, Matt Worsham, Katie
Worsham, great-grandson, Cade James Wheeler and extended family Judith Summers
and Joe B. Worsham, II. Donations may be directed
to the Bond Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 185, Clint, TX 79836 or
the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas, TX
75219.
He loved dancing, traveling in his RV, and pulling pranks. He also attended the Jal Senior Center. Sam retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company in 1983 after 35 years of service. He also served his country with the 753rd Tank Battalion under General George S. Patton. Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife: Faye (Branam) Capps of Jal, NM; children Jimmy Capps and wife Adela of Kermit, TX, Debra Moorer and Sharon Miller, both of Midland, TX; six grandchildren: Tony Underwood, Steven Underwood, Michelle McCright and husband Greg, Karen Miller, Patrick Moore, and Steven Moore; four great-grandchildren: Kathlyn Stickel and husband Caleb, Tawny Underwood, Avery Underwood, and Anthony Underwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. Sam was preceded in death by his parents: Jessie Thomas and Mattie Capps; wife, Hazel Dea Capps; son, Kenneth W. Moore; two brothers and two sisters. Sent in by Jimmy Capps, Kermit, TX.
Albert G. Dockall passed away October 18, 2009 in Andrews, TX. He was born April 7, 1917 in Rockdale, TX. Albert worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company from the early 1950s until his retirement. Sent in by Wilbur Hester, Andrews, TX.
The family moved to Baird, TX in 1937 where he finished his schooling. Sports were a big part of his life in school and after. When he could no longer play, he enjoyed sports on TV and radio. Upon graduating from high school, he left for the Navy. He spent from May 1943 to March 1946 in the Armed Guard and circled the globe his first trip. He was very proud to have served his country and always enjoyed the salute to veterans put on by Rusk Elementary in the fall. By the time he was discharged from the Navy, his parents had moved to Jal, NM. He went to work for El Paso Natural Gas Company in April of 1946 and retired as area superintendent in 1986 after forty years service. On November 30, 1946 he married Chloe Ann Fulmer. He was preceded in death by his parents: one brother, Clovis Goin and two sisters, Ezma Walker and Wilma Goin. He is survived by his wife and three children, Chuck Goin of WichitaFalls, TX, Cheryl Goin of Midland, and Kenneth Goin and wife Melinda of Mesquite; four grandchildren, Lindsay Goin of McKinney, Julianne Goin of Dallas, Shane Goin of Wichita Falls and Mac Goin of Mesquite; and one great-grandchild, Ethan Goin of Wichita Falls. He is also survived by three sisters, Doris Corn of Mt. Sylvan, TX, Dene Grove and husband Don of Houston and Mary Lovelady of Pryor, OK; two brothers, Forest Goin and wife Dorothy of Odessa and David Mack Goin and wife Glenda of Graham. He was a member of Fairmont Park Church of Christ since moving to Midland in 1998. He was also a member of VAN having lost his eyesight in 1997 due to macular degeneration. He was also a member of COM. We wish to thank our friends at Fairmont Park, GCR, VAN, COM, El Paso Natural Gas and the best neighborhood in Midland for their support these last three weeks. Memorials to Home Hospice, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702 would be appreciated.
Chester attended Frederick High School and graduated from Bible School of New Mexico. He moved to Farmington in 1952 and was employed by El Paso Natural Gas for 25 years. Chester enjoyed bowling and playing pool. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Mitchell, Bonnie Mitchell, Phillis Reed, Dardata Mitchell and Mary Mitchell; and by his sons, Willie Mitchell and Chester Dunbar Mitchell, Jr. Also surviving are sisters, Ernestine Hodge, Mattie Price, Alis Carder and Rubelia Paterson; 16 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.
Bob net and married Shirley in Safford and shortly after they were off to work on the pipeline El Paso Natural Gas Company was building to California. They moved to Farmington in 1951, where he worked as a warehouse man for El Paso, and later as their Safety Director for San Juan Division. Bob retired from El Paso in 1985 after 36 years of service. Upon retirement he worked tirelessly behind the scenes of the family business, Sun West Properties. Bob cared deeply for his church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and any activity that included his family. Bob lived for his family above all else. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Ted Stewart and Clifford Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Stewart; sons, Bobbie C. Stewart of Fargo, ND, and Wesley Stewart of Farmington; daughters, Jana Steuble of Littleton, CO, and Barbara Van Ryan of Farmington; a brother, David Stewart of Mesa, AZ a sister, Jeanne Hauet of Kennewick, WA; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Basin Hospice, 200 N. Orchard Ave. or Child-Haven, 807 W. Apache St., both in Farmington.
Survivors include his wife: Betty Ann Holland Taylor of Buchanan Dam, TX; sons Richard R. Taylor of San Antonio and Steven H. Taylor of Abilene, TX. He is preceded in death by his first wife Darla Dean (Reed) Taylor. Other survivors include step-children: Randall (Debra) Fowlkes, Jenny (Tim) Richmond and Byron Fowlkes all of Kingsland, TX, and Janet Marinelli of Las Vegas, NV; seven step-grandchildren and 10 step great-grandchildren. Brother: H.A. “Pee Wee” Taylor of El Paso, TX and Virginia Baker of San Jose, CA. Cousins: Benny Hall, Sue Teas and Anne Billingsley. Nieces and nephews also survive.
Erma A. Brewer, 92, of Jal, NM died April 24, 2009 in the Hospice House, Odessa,
Texas. She was born on November 10, 1916 to Art Lee and Mattie Bell (Shaver)
Williams in DeKalb, TX. She was a devoted homemaker and she was An active member
of the First United Methodist Church of Jal, New Mexico.
She was married to Travis Brewer on July 6, 1940 in DeKalb, TX. He preceded her
in death on June 14, 1977. Mr. Brewer was a retiree of El Paso Natural Gas
Company.
Mrs. Brewer moved to Jal, NM in 1953, where she was active in the United
Methodist Women’s Organization, the Garden Club and the Home Extension Service.
She loved to do needle work, cross stitch, quilting, sewing, embroidery, arts
and crafts and cooking. She particularly enjoyed providing these as personalized
items for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers, Arvile
Williams, Raymond Williams, Jacob Williams and Louis Crew Williams, and four
sisters, Audrey Strain, Lolita Mendoza, Elcie Graham and Ruby Alice Williams.
She is survived by sons, William Dale Brewer and wife Jewell of Odessa and
Julian Lee Brewer and wife Betty of El Paso, TX; daughter, Alma Lois Uxer and
husband, John, of El Paso, TX. Grandchildren David Dale Brewer and wife Tara,
Greenwood, TX, Dr. Jennifer Beth Uxer of Allentown, PA, Brian Lee Brewer of
Beaverton, OR, John Mark Uxer and wife, Elizabeth, of Fort Riley, KS.
Great-grandchildren Marissa Brewer, Tinlee Brewer, John Andrew Uxer, Sydney Uxer,
Olivia Uxer. Sister, Dulcia Murray and husband, Bob, of Jal, NM.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice House Foundation, 903 N. Sam Houston,
Odessa, TX 79761.
Rosemary Gilbert, 81, passed away April 24, 2009 at Kindred Southwest Hospital
in Fort Worth. She was born on
November 29, 1927 in Dike, Texas to Carter Ramey and Audrey (Sanders) Minter.
After graduating from high school, she married Norman C. Gilbert on April 21,
1945 in Hamlin, Texas. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1991. Mr. Gilbert
was a retiree of El Paso Natural Gas Company.
She is survived by her son, Robert Gilbert of Hobbs, NM daughters, Sherry Ables
of Cross Plains, Teresa Kunkel of Alvarado, TX sisters, Billy Grace Reynolds of
Sulfer Springs, TX and Niva West of NC thirteen grandchildren, forty
great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her parents, husband, brother, daughter and one great-grandchild.
Bill Boyd, 83, of Farmington, loving father, brother, Papa and Great Papa, went
peacefully to be with the Lord on May 22, 2009. He was born February 8, 1926 in
Salina, OK to E.D. and Florence Boyd.
Bill served in the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division in World War II
and was awarded the Bronze Star.
Bill later married and had four children. He worked for the San Juan County
Sheriff’s Department and retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company. He was a
life-long Mason, loved baseball, country music, western movies and dancing. Most
of all he enjoyed his friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Kathleen and Patsy Kay;
brothers, Jesse, Johnny and Frances; and by sisters, Bula and Faye.
He is survived by his daughter, Jeannie; son, Bill David; brother, Philip;
sisters, Sue, Willa, Juanita and Mary Ann; grandchildren, Ginger, Tammy, Deanna,
Bill John and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Mindy, Amie, Madie, Cleo, Tyron,
Chandler, Tess and Jack.
Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew him and will be forever in our
hearts.
Lazaro Amadeo Chavez of Farmington, went peacefully to sleep to be with his
Heavenly Father on May 24, 2009. He was born and raised in La Plata to Lazaro
Chavez and Presciliana Chavez-Garcia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marcella; brother, Frutoso; and
his wife of 36 years, Josefina Chavez.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary E. Chavez; son, Henry Chavez and
wife, Betty; his sister, Teresina Easterling; grandsons, Lenny, Rodney and Adam
Chavez; two granddaughters, Yvette Medina and Kathy Florez; seven
great-grandchildren, Aaron, Ryan, Kayson and Carter Chavez, Amanda Sanoval,
Katie and Jamie Medina; four nieces; and by one nephew. He is also survived by
three step-children, Ray Archuleta, Christina Scott, Jorge Archuleta and
Mary-Lou Campbell; and by several step-grandchildren.
As a young man, he helped his mother with their livestock business after his
father’s death.
He served his country during World War II in the Coast Guard and later, in the
U.S. Army. Lazaro was a POW three and a half years during the war. After the
war, he returned to New Mexico. Lazaro married Josefina Aragon and they went to
live in Blanco, where he was a farmer. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas
Company.
After his retirement and the passing of Josefina, he married Mary Archuleta and
moved to Farmington, where he resided for the remainder of his life. Due to his
failing health, Lazaro lived for the past year and a half in the wonderful care
of Beehive Homes.
Lazaro was a generous man who was loved and highly respected by all his family
and friends. He will be greatly missed. Vaya con Dios!
Howard Neal Galloway, 82, of Farmington, passed away May 16, 2009. He was born
December 30, 1926, in Falfa, CO to Henry and Jessie Galloway.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joanne; sons, Zame and wife, Sherry,
Dane, Shane and wife, Cindy; daughter, Kristi and husband, Steve; grandchildren,
Neal Galloway and wife Jessie Finch, Kari Galloway, Thomas Galloway and
Stephanie Roach.
She was born on December 30, 1918 in Chicago, IL to Otto and Mary Sticht. She
enjoyed cooking, keeping house, cleaning, raising her children, and spending
quality time with her grandchildren. As a devout Catholic, she practiced her
faith regularly.
Bill, her loving husband of 64 years, preceded her in death in September 2005.
She leaves behind her daughters, Nancy Gilland, Mary Gilland, and Linda LaPointe
(Roger); her sons, James Gilland and William Gilland. Nana also left two
granddaughters, Shannon and Mikiah; and two grandsons, Paul and Stephen; as well
as one great-grandson Marcello; and beloved niece, Ellen.
Nana will be sorely missed; forever remembered for her humor, boundless energy,
warm smile, and caring heart, which bore no boundaries.
Sent in by Robert J. Mullens
Dilly moved with his family from Hugoton, KS to Farmington in November of 1952.
He was a driller for Moran Brothers Drilling Company and spent most of his
career in the oil and gas industry. He started working on the rigs at age 17 as
a roughneck and worked up to driller, tool pusher, and drill-stem tester. Dilly
operated “Wilson Drill Stem Testers” from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. In
1976, he hired on with EL Paso Natural Gas Company in the welding shop and
retired from there in 1986.
He loved to spend time at Vallecito Lake in their 5th-wheel travel
trailer, visiting and fishing with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Mary Lou; six children, Jerry
Wilson and wife, Janis, Jimmy Wilson and wife, Mary Lynn, Linda Garrett and
husband, Billy, Ed Robinson and wife, Judy, Sue Arnold and Pam Robinson. He is
also survived by 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 3
great-great-grandchildren.
Sent in by Jerry Wilson, son.
Gene Estel Beevers, 83, of Farmington, died May 8, 2009 in Farmington. He was
born June 29, 1925, in Forrest.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia.
He is survived by sons, Emmitt, Lonnie and Ray; daughter, Maxine Bruce; 10
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Gene served in the U.S. Army for two years and was honorably discharged as a
buck sergeant. He was with El Paso Natural Gas Company for 35 years. Gene
enjoyed fishing, gardening and watching wild birds in his backyard.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a favorite
charity in Gene’s name.
Robert Winston "Bob" Bothwell passed away May 17, 2009 of acute leukemia. He was
born in Santa Rita, New Mexico to John and Reubie Bothwell. He is preceded in
death by his parents and one nephew. He is survived by his wife, Winona Mae
Bothwell. They would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary June 20th.
He is also survived by his daughters Priscilla Lanell Mayo (Doug) of El Paso,
and Caryn Denise Breedlove of San Antonio, grandchildren Mackenzie LaRue
Breedlove, Geoffrey Winston Breedlove and Bryan Allen Mayo, sisters Nina Lou
Cranor of Birmingham, Alabama and Josephine McCracken of Springfield, Missouri,
three nephews, one niece and their extended families. Bob graduated from Austin
High School. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Navy as an Aviation
Electronic Technician, 3rd Class. Upon returning from his military service he
graduated from the Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy (UTEP) May 31, 1948
with a B.S. in Chemistry. He was a member of Rho Sigma Tau (Lambda Chi Alpha
Fraternity), the Golden Grads of UTEP and was active on many scholarship
committees benefiting UTEP students, a member of Masonic Lodge 130 AF & AM and
the Scottish Rite. He was member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church for over
50 years, serving on multiple boards and committees. He worked for El Paso
Natural Gas Company for 35 years, and was the chief civil engineer at the time
of his retirement. Bob loved to fly and owned several private planes over the
years. He also enjoyed golfing especially with his long time friend, Bud
Lassiter. He was blessed with many dear friends that he and his wife traveled
with and enjoyed going out with.
In lieu of flowers, Bob requested contributions to St. Paul's UMC Church
Foundation, 7000 Edgemere, El Paso, Texas 79925. Shriners Hospital for Children
2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa , FL, and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
2222 Welborn ST. Dallas ,TX 75219.
He was born September 11, 1929 to Dee Monroe Finch and Lola M. Bagwell Finch in
Loraine, Texas where he was raised and educated. Bill was employed with
Higgenbotham and Bartlett from 1947-1950 and El Paso Natural Gas Company from
1957-1986. On December 15, 1950, Bill entered the U.S. Army and proudly served
his country until November 29, 1952. On June 5, 1954, in Midland, TX, he married
Lady Kate Kidwell. She preceded him in death on June 29, 1997.
Bill was also preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter,
Carol A. Millsap and husband, Sheldon of Midland, TX; son, Mike Finch and wife
Peggy of Sugar Land, TX; grandson, Alex Millsap of Austin, TX; grandson, Blake
Finch of Lubbock, TX; granddaughter, Amber Dillon of Taos, NM; and
great-granddaughter, Samantha Poston on Taos, NM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials, in honor of Bill, be
directed to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702.
I wanted to inform all of our Retirees of the passing of Chason Llewellyn, son
of Kathy Llewellyn Meyerson and Bruce Meyerson. Kathy retired from El Paso
in 1997 and mostly worked in the Budget Dept. I still work with Enterprise
after their acquisition of El Paso Field Services’ gathering system in
Farmington. We moved to San Antonio in August 2008 to care for Chason
after declines in his health following a heart transplant operation.
Chason was born June 7, 1974 and passed on May 7th, one month shy of
his 35th birthday.
Bruce Myerson [BMeyerson@epco.com]
She graduated from Clayton High School in Clayton. Wannell married Tommy McBride
in 1949, also in Clayton. She was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Company for
six years and met and made many friends while working there. She lived in Big
Penny, WY for 13 years and Vernal, UT for seven years.
Wannell was an active and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church
of Farmington. Her hobbies were sewing, traveling in her motor home with her
husband and family and seeing the country. Wannell was also a member of the Red
Hat Club of Farmington. She’ll be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Wannell was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother.
Wannell is survived by her husband of 59 years, Tommy McBride of Farmington;
sons, Tony McBride and wife, Jolene, of Louisville, KY, Rusty McBride and wife,
Charlene, of Vernal, UT, and Hobey McBride and wife, Susan, of Farmington;
daughters, Barbara McBride of Mesa, AZ, Susan Parker and husband, Rodney, of
Farmington; 13 beautiful grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, who she
loved and adored. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Green, of Boise
City, OK, and many dear friends.
Those who wish to send donations in Wannell’s memory may do so to the American
Cancer Society or to Northwest New Mexico Hospice, 608 Reilly Avenue,
Farmington, NM 87401.
James leaves behind to cherish his memories his two daughters, Ruth Ann Perkins
and husband Bob of Midland, TX, Barbara Crump of Dallas, TX, one son Robert
Lawrence Motley of Burleson, TX; six grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Violet, his
parents, James and Myrtle; five sisters, Imogene Motley, Edna Laster, Mona Faye
Bonner, Loudel Castle and Joyce Wright.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Midland, 911 West Texas,
Midland, TX 79701.
Barbara was born Oct. 15, 1934, at Chillicothe, Texas, to Andrew F. and Reva
Little Sanders. On June 12, 1953, she married Robert Venable at Comanche. She
was a member of New Hope Baptist Church West.
Barbara enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, cross-stitching, cooking and bowling. She
loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and was proud of her
new great-grandsons.
She is survived by her husband, Bob of the home; a daughter, Robbie Stinnett and
husband, Jim, of Duncanville, Texas; a son, Jerry Venable and wife, Mary, of
Richmond, Va.; two sisters: Wanda Shaw and husband, W.R., of Duncan; and Yvonna
Larsen and husband, Harold, of Foley, Ala.; four grandchildren: Jessica Michelle
Gentry and husband, Jeff, and Jenna Purkey and husband, Jonathan, all of
Abilene, Texas, Tristan Venable and wife, Cassie, of Houston, Texas, and Todd
Venable and wife, Shannon, of Austin, Texas; two great-grandsons, Copper Andrew
Venable and Cade Robert Venable; and several nieces and nephews, and many dear
friends.
Donations in Lucy Anne's memory may be directed to the Bond Memorial United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 185, Clint, TX 79836 or the Texas Scottish Rite
Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219.
Arthur W. Burson, 89, of Roswell, NM, passed away February 4, 2009 in Las
Cruces. Arthur was born January 13, 1920 in Des Moines, to Arthur and Mamie
Savage Burson. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Cleitus
Burson and Sam Burson; a sister, Anna Lee Hughes; two sons, Carl and Douglas;
and a grandson, David L. Burson.
He married Winnie E. Click on September 14, 1940. She survives him at Las Cruces
Nursing Center in Las Cruces.
Arthur was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. He had retired from El Paso
Natural Gas Company in 1983, as the Roswell station superintendent after working
there 32 years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include a son, Lloyd R. Burson and his wife, Diana of Anthony; a
granddaughter, Laura O’Conner and her husband, Kevin, of Las Cruces; four
brothers, James Burson (Glenda) of Glendale, AZ; Eugene Burson (Frieda) of
Farmington; Chester Burson (Helen) of Albuquerque; and Burnell Burson (Rosie) of
Farmington; and two sisters, Alberta Corley (Don) of Farmington and Ella Hicks
(Vernon) of Farmington; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Sent in by Jim Burson, Goodyear, AZ.
He attended college at Texas A&M University and then graduated from College of
the Southwest in Hobbs, NM.
He started his career with El Paso Natural Gas Company in September 1958 and
retired April 1, 1987, as Manager of Technical Operations. He relocated to the
family farm outside Dublin, TX.
He is survived by his wife, Norma J. Keuhler, of the family home. There are five
children: daughters, Patricia Wood of Artesia, NM, Pamela Gavin and husband
Bryan of Elkland, MO, Pam Daly and husband Shaun of Sunnyvale, CA, Peggy Pipal
of Granbury, TX, and son Greg Pipal and wife Jo of Granbury, TX; eight
grandchildren, Tara Wood Cephus and husband Dwayne of Hobbs, NM, Lauren Gavin,
Mollie Gavin and Erin Gavin of Elkland, MO, Cory Pipal and wife Jessica of
Dublin, TX, Kevin Pipal and wife Jennifer of Granbury, TX, Dallas Pipal and
Jason Pipal of Granbury, TX; and three great-grandchildren, Chance and Meghan
Cephus of Hobbs, NM and Brayden Pipal of Granbury, TX.
Surviving brother is Richard Kuehler and wife Kathy of Sinton, TX; and sisters,
Betty Douglas of Stephenville, TX, and Eunice Weber and husband Chuck of
Peachtree, GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Budd Douglas; and
great-granddaughter, Kaylee Wood Cephus.
Charles Thonas (Chuck) Talbot was born in Hampton, AR on December 21, 1920 and
passed away in El Paso, TX on April 10, 2009 at the age of 88. He graduated from
Stuttgart (Arkansas) High School in 1939, worked for Arkansas Transportation
Company, and then joined the US Air Force. He served from 1942 until 1945,
stationed in Foggia, Italy during WWII. After the war he attended the University
of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he earned a degree in Public Administration.
After graduation he moved to El Paso, TX and met and married Katherine Autry in
1952. He worked for El Paso Savings and Loan and then El Paso Natural Gas
Company, where he retired after 31 years. He was a lifelong member of
Trinity-First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years,
Katherine, and three children, Marci Talbot Liles (Gary) of Little Rock, AR;
Thomas Talbot of Anthony, NM; Scott Talbot of Nashville, TN and two
grandchildren, Jenny and Lindsey Liles. Memorials may be made to Trinity-First UMC, F.F. Blessing Foundation, or the Heritage Fund.
Weigl graduated from House High School in May 1952, then moved to Gallup in
1954. He served in the US Navy and was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Company
for 33 years. He was co-owner of Sutherland Furniture and serviced TVs and
appliances in the Gallup area for many years. Weigl enjoyed fishing and playing
his harmonicas, and would play at every opportunity presented. He was always
ready with a joke or a good story. Weigl loved to make people laugh.
Survivors include his wife, Madeline Weigl of Gallup; sons, Michael A. Weigl of
Gallup, Kevin L. Weigl of Gallup; brother, Robert Weigl of Kenna, NM; sisters,
Elizabeth Sturm of Broken Arrow, OK, Katherine Sturm of Bento, AR, Marie Cline
of Hereford, TX, Magdalena Goldie of El Paso, TX; and four Grandchildren.
Weigl was preceded in death by his parents, Michael Weigl Sr., Nellie Weigl;
brothers, George Weigl, Joseph Weigl; sister, Gertrude Davis.
Len was born May 3, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Rose and Earnest Barrett. He served
in the United States Navy from May 1945 to August 1945. He attended Albion
College in Albion, MI and UTEP in El Paso, TX. He married Shirley Spencer in
August 1948.
Len retired in 1983 from Pipeline Inventory, El Paso Natural Gas Company, after
31 years of service. He was a member of the Midland Downtown Lion’s Club
involved with eyeglass recycling, the YMCA and RSVP. He was a member of the
United Methodist Men’s Club in El Paso, Boy Scouts of America as a Troop Leader,
and coached Little League baseball for eight years. He was a member of the Go-Karting
Association. He and his sons participated in multiple go-kart races throughout
the U.S. and won many trophies.
Survivors include wife Shirley of Midland, three sons: Gerald of Austin, TX,
Edward of California, MD, and Victor of Sevierville, TN and one daughter: Sally
Reed of Midland. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sent in by Shirley Barrett, Midland.
Samuel “Sam” Day, 77, of Bloomfield, passed from this life on March 4, 2009. He
was born May 4, 1931 in Lubbock, TX.
Samuel married Frances, the “love if his life,” on February 18, 1952 in Clovis.
He served in the Korean War. From 1956 until 1989, he worked for El Paso Natural
Gas Company.
He is survived by his wife, Frances; daughter, Zicky Daniell; son, Rick Dasy;
and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruby Shellnut.
He is survived by his loving wife, Diana. During their 48 years together they
had five children, the oldest son, Dwayne Griffith of Virginia, their oldest
daughter, Lisa Langley of Farmington, Darrell and Deanne Griffith of Farmington,
Renee and Mark Baugh of Farmington, and Daniel and Natasha Griffith of Las
Vegas, NV. He is also survived by his sisters, Wilma Stephens and Linda Jane
Griffith, both of McAlester, OK; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and
cousins, as well as many friends and work mates all of who loved him very much.
Together, his children gave him eight grandchildren: Andrea and Aaron Langley,
Randy and Autumn Griffith, Shelby Baugh, Ian, Paige and London Griffith.
Lloyd worked for El Paso Natural Gas from 1965 to 1996. He then retired, and
missed working so much he went back to work for another 12 years for Dial
Oil/Western Refining, only to leave work once he was diagnosed with cancer – a
self-proclaimed “workaholic.”
He loved woodworking, often spending hours in his shop, working on various
projects, and loved to do things with his grandchildren. Sometimes he was
overheard saying that if he knew that grandkids were this much fun, he would
have skipped the kids and just had grandkids. If he had to choose between Coke
and Pepsi, Pepsi would win every time.
Lloyd also enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling with the grandkids. Watching
John Wayne westerns and reading his Louis L’Amour books were favorite pastimes.
Up until his last days, he loved receiving visits from his many friends and work
mates, who always were willing to spend time. He would rather stay awake and off
his medication than miss his friends and visitors coming by.
[Widow of J. Allan Hiatt - EP Retiree, deceased August 2008. LC]
Noelene was preceded in death by her parents, Bob Thompson and Nina Ballard, and
her son, Ricky Burks.
Survivors include her husband, Dale L. Hoopes; a son, Kerry Burks of Myrtle
Beach, SC; and a daughter, Shannah and husband Danny of Eunice, NM. She is also
survived by her three brothers, Jim Thompson and wife Gayle of Carlsbad, NM,
Jack Thompson and wife Deedee of Garland, TX, and Jerry Thompson and wife Debbie
of San Antonio, TX; her sister, Cami and husband Allen McCurdy of Midland, TX;
her grandchildren, Chris Terrell and wife Shelley of Hobbs, Jeremy Terrell and
wife Ellen of Ft. Lewis, WA, Josh Terrell and fiancée Hillary Albertson of Jal,
NM, Dale Cline of Fallon, NV, and Jordan Tsintzas of Baltimore, MD; her
great-grandchildren, Sean, Kiersten, Kalie and Corbyn Terrell, Nathan Terrell,
McKayla and Braydn Terrell and Jonothan Albertson.
Memorial contributions can be made to VistaCare Hospice or Choose Life Church of
Hobbs.
Sent in by Frank Frame.
Odus Kelley was born July 9, 1924, in Stillwell, OK to Albert Sherman and Marie
Ruth (Bruner) Kelley. Odus was a veteran of the United States Air Force Military
Police. He served in World War II-European Theater and received a Bronze Star,
Silver Star and 3 Battle Stars. Odus married Louella Hensley August 2, 1945 in
Wagoner, OK. They moved from Muskogee, OK in 1954 and made their home in Jal, NM
where he was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Company in the electrical
department. He retired from El Paso Natural Gas after 30 years of employment.
Odus joined the Masonic Lodge in 1946. He was a member of Jal Lodge No. 65 and
Scottish Rites as a thirty-second degree Mason.
Odus was also a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church of Jal, NM for 52
years where he served as chairman of the Deacons, Sunday School teacher and
greeter.
Odus is survived by Louella Kelley of the home; two daughters, Deborah Hensley
of Odessa, TX and Jania Pearce and husband Mike of Jal, NM; one sister, Imogene
Spivey of Muskogee, OK; one brother, Sherman Kelley of Muskogee, OK; and
grandchildren Phillip Pearce and wife Chelsea of College Station, TX, and Ginger
Peters and husband Ross of Midland, YX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Marie; one sister and one
brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Calvary Baptist Church.
Sent in by Frank Frame.
Paddy (Pat) Sanders, age 75, formerly of El Paso, Texas, passed away March 3,
2009, in McKinney, Texas. Pat was born August 12, 1933 in El Paso, Texas, to
Harold Patton and Mary Margaret (Laden) Sanders. He married Paula Louise Babb on
April 22, 1960 in El Paso. Pat retired from the El Paso Natural Gas Company. He
is survived by his wife, Paula of McKinney, Texas; sons, Russell Sanders and his
wife, Jennifer of Mansfield, Texas and Richard Sanders and his wife, Jodi of
Keller, Texas; daughter, Kerri Hill and her husband, Todd of Allen;
grandchildren, Scott, Sean, Meagan, Lauren, and Avery. He was preceded in death
by his parents. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, March 7,
2009, at
[Paddy worked with Joe in Gas Contract Survey - he was their IT person. LC]
Gordon W. Green, 87, passed away December 16, 2008 at the Casa de La Luz Hospice
Center in Tucson, AZ following a long illness and courageous battle with cancer.
Gordon retired at Tucson Station as Machinist in 1985 after 34 years with El
Paso Natural Gas Company.
Gordon is survived by Betty Gordon, his wife of 62 years.
Sent in by Robert L. Mullens
Mary Frances Joyce, 83, died December 26, 2008 in Gainesville, FL. Upon
retiring, she and her husband moved from Gallup, NM to the Morristown area in
1984. Mrs. Joyce was born in English, WV on July 2, 1925 and was a retired
Banker. She was predeceased by her husband Clyde. Survivors include her
daughters, Sue Carlton of Williston, Dixie Deffendall of the home who was her
caretaker for seven years, Jacque Joyce of Winters, TX, brother Patrick “Pat”
Brown of Abington, CA, sisters Hellen Snapp of Tazwell, VA, and Mary Catherine
Jennings of Lancaster, PA; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Sent in by Louis Laskie.
George Foster Love, 92, of Weatherford, OK passed away on February 2, 2009, at
Corn Heritage Village in Weatherford. He was born December 30, 1916, in Branson,
CO to Archie Oren and Gertrude (Foster) Love.
George was raised and attended school in Monte Vista, CO where he graduated from
high school in 1934. He attended college for a year at Walla Walla, WA. On
November 21, 1938, George married Lily Idell Jameson in Aztec, NM. The couple
made their home in Silverton, CO. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the
Pacific Theater in World War II from 1942 to 1945. In 1951, George started
working for El Paso Natural Gas Company. He was a drilling superintendent from
1960 until he retired in 1982. George enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, doing
yard work and working in the oilfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, George Love, Jr.; one
sister, Loa; and two brothers, Loraine and Bill.
George is survived by two sons, Jack Love and wife, Nancy, of Myrtle Point, OR,
and Lyle Love and wife, Delores, of Weatherford, OK; two daughters, Janet Young
and husband, Dan, of Lawton, OK, and Carolyn Elliott and husband, John, of
McAlester, OK; one sister, Harriet Sparks of Loveland, CO; 16 grandchildren; 38
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1510 East Davis Road,
Weatherford, OK 73096.
A graduate of Austin High School /El Paso, he attended Texas College of Mines
(now UTEP) 1938-1940. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
He graduated in 1948 from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of
Journalism. While at U of M, Frank was student president of the College of
Journalism and received a scholarship from Erwin-Wasey Advertising of New York
City.
Frank began his career in 1952 with El Paso Natural Gas Company. During his
tenure, Frank worked in advertising and public relations. He was the Editor of
the Pipeliner company magazine and author of
The Pipeliners
(corporate history of the Gas Company). In the Houston headquarters, Frank spent
20 months as Assistant Director of Public Relations before retiring after 28
years and returning home to El Paso in 1979. After retirement, Frank began a
second career and formed
Mangan Books with his wife Judy, designing, editing and publishing regional
historical titles. Frank wrote
Bordertown,
Bordertown Revisited,
El Paso in Pictures,
Ruidoso Country
and his last work,
Mangan's War: A Personal View of World War II
(2003). Mangan Books was responsible for publishing some 40 titles including The
Shooters,
the first of eight titles for Leon Claire Metz.
Frank served in many organizations and was a charter member of El Paso County
Historical Society; 10-year member of El Paso County Historical Commission; one
of the founders and public relations advisor for KCOS, El Paso's public TV
station; and YMCA physical education board. Some of Frank's many honors included
the El Paso Advertising Federation's Advertising Man of the Year (1959),
"Authors at the Pass" award from El Paso Writers Hall of Fame (1977), Border
Regional Library Association award for
El Paso in Pictures
(1972),
Ruidoso Country
(1995), Southeastern Library Association award for Excellence in Publishing
Fort Bliss: An Illustrated History by Leon Metz and Millard McKinney
(1981), Texas Institute of Letters for Best Book Design (1981), and El Paso
County Historical Society's Hall of Honor (2007).
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to El Paso Community Foundation
for The Judy and Frank Mangan Fund, P.O Box 272, El Paso, TX 79943.
Renate Bussmann Weber, age 93, of Mankato, Minnesota died Thursday, January 22,
2009 at Oaklawn Health Care Center, Mankato. Renate was born on September 7,
1915 to Martin and Marie (Bode) Bussmann in Courtland, MN. She married Adam
Weber on May 30, 1948 in Tucson, Arizona. Adam died in 1981. They lived in El
Paso, Texas and Renate worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company for 25 years. She
moved to Mankato in the fall of 1989. Renate was a member of Hosanna Lutheran
Church in Mankato and past member of Zion Lutheran Church in El Paso. Renate is
survived by one son, Michael Weber and wife, Judith of Madras, Oregon; three
grandchildren, Caroline, John, and Paul; many nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Adam and her siblings Olga, Herb, Hildegard,
Ted, Selma, and Mary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Oaklawn Health Care Center.
Steve enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. He was a member of
the Four Corners Old Car Club. He entered many car shows throughout the Four
Corners area.
Mr. Armenta is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3448 in Farmington.
He has been a member for 27 years, where he held many different offices. Steve
is Past Faithful Navigator of Columbus Assembly 1801.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Romaldo and Emilia Armenta; and his
brothers, Filomeno, Willie, Faustin, Raynaldo, Ben, Paul, Rafael, Cornelio and
Junior Armenta; as well as a son, Charley Armenta; and a great-granddaughter,
Jessica Armenta.
Steve is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jennie Armenta; and children, Steve
Jr. and Kitty (Aztec), Jimmy and Vivian (Gallup), Tommy and Joan (Aztec),
Christine and Martin Casas (Farmington), Sylvia (Becky) and Franco Candelaria
(Aztec); and daughter-in-law, Sara Armenta (Farmington). There are 18
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Knights of
Columbus, 108 W. La Plata St., Farmington, NM 87401.
Sue - Just wanted to let you know that Kenneth Bourland passed away today.
He was a mechanic for the Aviation Department and I believe 92 years young.
His son Casey, also a former mechanic for the Aviation Department.
Ceci Bodey
Kenneth Richard Bourland (92) died peacefully at home with his children beside
him on December 17, 2008, in El Paso, Texas. First and foremost he was a true
gentleman: loving, patient and kind. He made light of favors while doing them
and never spoke of himself unless compelled to do so. He did not listen to
slander or gossip and interpreted everything for the best. His family never
heard him say a bad word about anyone. He was a beloved son, brother, husband,
father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. All who knew him were
blessed to do so. We will all forever miss him and call him our hero.
Kenneth Bourland was born November 30, 1916, in El Paso, Texas, and lived there
all of his life. He started building and flying airplanes at 16. The late Jack
Weiler, operator of El Paso Flying Service and one of the first chief pilots for
Continental Airlines, employed him as an airplane mechanic and taught him to
fly. Throughout his life, Ken worked as a pilot, an aerial photographer, and as
an aircraft mechanic. He could fix or fabricate just about anything. He and his
brother Charles were among the pilots who flew the first airmail letters into
the Southwest. He was a member of the El Paso County Sheriff's Reserve Search
and Rescue Team, and along with his brother Charles, helped organize the first
fully combined air and ground search and rescue training mission in El Paso
County. He was inducted into the El Paso Aviation Hall of Fame in 1984. He
worked for El Paso Natural Gas as the chief of the Aviation Maintenance
Department for twenty-three years, and retired in July 1979.
During World War II, he worked at Fort Bliss, and met the love of his life,
Alice Adams. They were married just 6 months after they met, and their marriage
lasted for 66 years. Alice and Kenneth were soul mates who adored each other,
and they were the center of each other's world. She gave him love, support, and
strength, and she was his greatest happiness. Ken was in the Navy during World
War II and stationed in San Diego. He was an aircraft mechanic and machinist and
kept the United States' fighter planes flying. He received an honorable
discharge from the US Navy as an Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class in
February of 1946. Ken loved to fly airplanes and hunt and fish. He was proud to
be an endowment member of the NRA and the Republican Party. The family wishes to
thank his wonderful caretakers whom he loved so much: Lucy Sias, Melissa Cobos,
Patsy Ortega, and Veronica Garcia. Alice Marguerite Bourland (91) passed away on December 31, 2008, in El Paso, Texas, after suffering for many years with Alzheimer's disease. As her husband Ken was a true gentleman, she was his equal partner and a true lady. Refined and gracious, she was loving, giving, and kind to family, friends and strangers. Alice was born on a farm in Dona Ana County New Mexico on May 14, 1917. She graduated from Valley High School in 1935, and worked her way through college at the College of Mines in Silver City, New Mexico, and earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Western College and a master's degree from the University of Texas at El Paso. She was a teacher, an assistant principal at North Loop Elementary from 1965-1973, and one of the first female administrators in the Ysleta School District. At the time of her retirement in 1978, she was the principal of Parkland Elementary School. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa. Alice was a life-long Baptist, and she was deeply spiritual and religious. Alice was one of the earliest members of Scotsdale Baptist Church and was the Director of the Adult Sunday School Department for many years. Everyone remembers that Alice made peanut brittle and candy as birthday gifts for members of the church. She visited the sick and elderly, taught Sunday school, and was a vital member of the congregation. Alice was a master gardener. She could stick anything in the ground, and it would grow. She could name every flower she saw and collected photos that Kenneth took as they traveled. She had a greenhouse filled with hundreds of flowers and plants. She was a wonderful cook and baker. She could sew and made beautiful craft projects. She taught all of her grandchildren to pray and to be respectful of others. She spent hours with them and had infinite patience. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a lively spirit. She met her husband, Kenneth, in 1942, while working at Biggs Field during World War II. It was love at first sight for both of them, and they were devoted to each other for 66 years. Even though she was a career woman in an era when most women stayed at home, Alice's family and home were her top priority. In the last six months of her life, she and Kenneth were forced to live apart because of the amount of care that her illness required. Kenneth visited her every day until his declining health made that impossible. We know, without question, that their spirits are entwined. On the night that Kenneth died, her caretakers noticed a drastic decline in her condition. From that day on, although she was never informed of his passing, she began to slip away. We believe that he came to get her exactly two weeks to the day of his death. The family is comforted by the knowledge that they are walking hand-in-hand together in Heaven and will be never be separated again.
The family wishes to thank Mrs. Bourland's caretakers: Melissa Cobos, Diana
Garcia, Veronica Garcia, Lucy Sias, and Patsy Ortega for the loving, tender care
they gave her during the last three years of her life at home; Willie Apodaca
and her kind, capable staff, Nellie, Josie, and Rita at Loving Hands Foster
Home; and to the El Paso Hospice of VNA, especially Becky Horowitz, Ellen Chan,
and Chaplain Glenn Weber. Kenneth and Alice are survived by their children:
Charlene Tess (husband Jerry), Judi Thompson (husband Roger), Casey Bourland
(wife Denise); his niece Mary Steiner and nephew Charles Bourland;
grandchildren: Leigh Bramer, Trey Gadler, Lisa Black, Ray Thompson, Fredie
Bourland, Jacqui Bourland, Jon Bourland, Addie Bergquist; great-grandchildren:
Cody Gadler, Brazos Gadler, Forrest Sebastian, Jacob Bourland, Nick Bourland,
Dylan Bourland, Mason Bramer, Alec Bramer, Dawson Black, Garrett Bergquist; and
many other nieces and nephews. Joint services will be held.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in the care of the
family's favorite "Padre", Father Richard Houlahan for the Missionary Oblates of
Mary Immaculate, P.O. Box 659432, San Antonio, TX 78265-9432
GREEN
Mary Carpenter Green. Mary Bernice Carpenter Green died in El Paso Wednesday,
December 24 at the age of 92. She was born in El Paso on August 17, 1916, to a
pioneering family, parents Samuel Shanks Carpenter and Juliet Blanchard
Carpenter. Shanks was a rancher, miner, and had several bakeries until the Great
Depression; in the early 1930s he served as county commissioner. Juliet was
postmistress of Ysleta for a number of years. Mary grew up in Ysleta, attending
Incarnate Word, Ysleta Grade School, and Ysleta High School, graduating
valedictorian class of 1933. She was unable to study at the university level due
to the Depression. In high school and after graduation she worked in her
father's bakery business, until it closed, and then for Marr Piper real estate.
In 1938 at a dance, she met her future husband John Milton Green, formerly of
Eustis, Florida, and Roseburg, Oregon, who became her lifelong partner and the
love of her life. They had 4 sons, and would have celebrated 70 years of
marriage on October 21, 2009. In an age when fulfillment was met through service
to family and community, her primary quality as a human being was a love and
selflessness coupled with great energy expended for those around her. As a wife
and mother, she spent years attending PTA meetings, reviewing her sons' school
lessons, feeding her family and visiting neighborhood children, and transporting
them all to an endless succession of school and sports and church activities.
When her sons had grown, her love and energy took in grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, and there was also time for travel with her husband, and
for her other great passion, reading, as well as for community service, notably
the Lower Valley Women's Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her
brother E.R. "Gene" Carpenter and by her sister Lucille Carpenter Butchofsky.
She is survived by her husband John M. Green, sons Stanley Cooper Green, Richard
Carpenter Green (Clara "Tiggy" Myrick Green), John Milton Green Jr. (Helen
Herring Green), and Jeffrey Blanchard Green; grandchildren Stanley C. Green Jr.,
Joseph Eugene Green, Clifford Childs Green, Shanks Carpenter Green, Caroline
Rankin Green (Peter Fitton), Richard Childs Green, John Cooper Green; Amanda
Charlotte Wilton-Green (David Wilton), Nancy Lara Green Perez (Adan Perez); and
Emily Elizabeth Green; 3 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces, as well as other family
and friends. She was an extraordinary woman, and left a mark upon all whom she
came in contact. She was much loved will be greatly missed.
Leonard Juan Lopez, 52, of Blanco, died suddenly on December 17, 2008, in
Farmington. He was born February 17, 1956, in Farmington. A lifelong resident of
San Juan County, he graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1974 and from San
Juan College in 1977. He was married to his wife, Becky, on June 14, 1997, at
St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Bloomfield. He retired from El Paso Natural Gas
Company after 33 years.
He especially enjoyed playing his Native American flute for Mass, singing,
computers and playing with his big boy toys, his backhoe and his tractors.
Leonard loved his family and friends, but most of all he loved his God and loved
to sing and play for Him.
Thank you to Jen and Tammi for all your help and being there.
He was preceded in death by Juan and Dorotea Lopez, Lucy and Erenio Sanchez and
Joe E. Lopez.
Leonard is survived by his wife, Becky; sons, Manuel and Anthony; daughter,
Darcy; mother, Matilda M. Lucero; sisters, Rachel Wargo, Kathy Campbell and
Veronica Huening; brother, Rick Lucero; Tia and Tio, Margaret and Rufelio
Archuleta; grandchildren, Carlos, Teaona, Niqo, Chris and Seth; and “best friend
ever,” Niqc Vallejos.
Folks,
Lynn Bryan Luttrell was born in Oklaunion, Texas, November 1, 1922; married
Betty LaRue Kee, March 31, 1945. He is survived by Betty, his wife, two sons, L.
Bryan Luttrell, Jr. of Portland, Oregon, Dennis K. Luttrell of Helena, Montana;
3 grandchildren, Jennifer Luttrell, Dallas Luttrell and Kaitlyn Luttrell; and
sister, Peggy Luttrell White of Springfield, Virginia. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Ira and Clara Luttrell, and his twin brother, Glynn Byron
Luttrell.
Lynn was a veteran of World War II, served in the Army and worked in the oil and
gas industry for 42 years, retiring from El Paso Natural Gas Company as a
Corporate Tax Specialist. He was President of the Western States Tax
Representatives Association and a respected authority on private utility tax
matters.
After retirement, Lynn was associated with Under Par Golf of Bountiful, Utah,
for 17 years. He was an active charter member of the Holladay Baptist Church and
had served as Treasurer and Deacon for many years.
Lynn's business required him to move numerous times and travel extensively.
Everywhere he made life-long friends as he exemplified what he was taught by his
parents. He was a dedicated Christian, living his faith. He was a devoted,
loving husband of 63 years. He was an involved parent teaching his sons how to
live upright Christian lives. He was a faithful and caring friend, husband,
father and relative. Everyone who met or was connected with him became quickly
aware they had met an exceptional man.
Mr. Luttrell passed December 9, 2008 in hospice care.
Submitted by Bryan Luttrell
Mary Lillian Harbour McMahan was born July 18, 1925, in Lometa, Lampases County,
Texas, to Albert and Pearl Duncan Harbour and passed away Monday, December 8,
2008 at her home in Jal, New Mexico.
Mary married James Stanton McMahan, June 7, 1947 in Lometa, Texas.
With the exception of 7 years she resided in Jal for 51 years and was a
member of First Baptist Church.
Mary attended Durham’s Business College in Austin, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and seven
sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Stanton, three children, Roxie Swain
and husband, Harold, of Jal, Brenda Stephens and husband, Jerry, of Houston, and
Keith McMahan of New Albany, Indiana.
She is also survived by four grandchildren, Toni Bridges and husband Cole
of Camas, Washington, Kevin Swain and wife Stephanie of Las Vegas, Nevada and
Aaron and Rachel McMahan of New Albany, Indiana.
She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends
Mary was a devoted wife and mother.
She worked as a bank teller, secretary and sold Avon.
She was a Girl Scout leader.
She was wonderful cook and hostess and enjoyed having company.
She was an excellent seamstress and liked doing needle work.
Mary was an opinionated sports enthusiast and liked watching football,
basketball and track. Even though
she was in ill health for many years she always managed to have a sweet smile
and a positive outlook on life. She
was a mentor to many young wives sharing recipes and homemaking tips and an
inspiration to many people. She and
Stan loved to travel in their pickup and fifth wheel trailer.
They visited all 50 states and their capitols not once but several times.
She was the chief navigator traveling with a map spread out on her lap.
Mary’s presence will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of
knowing her.
The family suggests memorials be made to: Vista Care Family Hospice, 1515 W.
Calle Sur, Hobbs, NM 88240
or The Carolyn Awbrey Fund,
Box 778, Jal, NM 88252.
It is with deep regret that I share the passing of my husband; Robert Paul
Miller. He resided in Conroe, Texas. He passed on to a better life November 5,
2008. He left to be with the Lord in Heaven and has been laid to rest in the
National Cemetery in Houston, TX. He has left quite a legacy of morality for all
he came in contact with. His contribution to his family and the El Paso Natural
Gas Company was immeasurable. He contributed to the El Paso Natural Gas Company
for 45 years and 4 months and established much of the framework of the corporate
pipeline we utilize today. He always strove to do his best and he mentored all
of his peers and subordinates with impeccable work ethics. Robert worked in many
of the Company’s
divisions and left an indelible mark of success for all of the departments he
worked with. He will be missed by many but never forgotten. When a man puts his
life efforts into a company, he should be remembered as a framer of that Company’s
success. Best wishes to those lucky enough to have been graced by him as a
coworker or a family man.
Until we meet again those remaining to remember him everyday are his wife Evelyn
B. Miller, his son and daughter-in-law, Jason Miller and Shelley Miller, his
daughter and son-in-law, Lynn Richarme and Eric Richarme, and six beautiful
grandchildren, Bailey Nicole, Jonathon Robert, Erika Kristen, Hannah Rae, Sarah
Lynne, and James Eric. He also
leaves behind two sisters, Betty McKnight, who lives in New Mexico, Elsie Jo,
who lives in Mississippi. God Bless
you all and best wishes for continuing Company success.
In lieu of flowers Mrs. Evelyn Miller wishes contributions to be made to the
Diabetic Research Foundation, 8700 Crownhill Blvd, Suite 407, San Antonio, Texas
78209 or any Alzheimer’s Research Institution.
Submitted by Evelyn Miller.
“Life is not the number of breaths you take, but the moments that take your
breath away.”
Seledon retired from El Paso Natural Gas after 30 years.
When Seledon married Anita, he was barely 19 years old, and he proceded to build
his young wife a two-bedroom house, which he later extended into a bigger house.
Seledon disliked being idle and worked to the very last, planting and caring for
his farm. He cleared the land of cottonwood trees, which he hollowed out and
used as planters. He strongly believed any piece of land should be put to good
use. His motto was, “If you have a patch of land, work it.”
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fidel Montoya, Leandro
Montoya, Ramon Montoya, Manuel Montoya; sister Jennie Hair; and a baby daughter,
Sylvia Marie Montoya.
Survivors include Anita, his wife of 57 years; seven children, David Montoya,
Maggie Mikkalsen, Martha and husband, Rex Sweetland, all of California, Seledon
Montoya, Jr., Robert Montoya, Frances and husband, John Largo, and Carla and
husband, Juan Largo, of Farmington; grandchildren Erica Jones, Heather Mikkalsen,
Michelle and Levi Miller, Sylvia Mikkalsen, Eric and Irene Sweetland, Rachel and
Jason Jarrett, Carey Montoya, Danny Montoya, Christy Largo, Nathan Largo, and
Destanie Casaus; plus 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Seledon will be remembered for his belief in God and Christian faith. He held
great respect for the land and loved tilling the soil, growing his own
vegetables and fruits on his two-acre farm. His favorite topic, besides
discussing the Bible, was gardening. He was a hard-working man, instilling those
work values in his children. No job was too small or too big and among his most
amazing feats was his masonry work; building rock walls for people, whether to
save their home foundations or to add an artistic flair to the landscape. He was
particular in which rocks he used, and chose those that revealed a spiritual
side of nature. The walls he built still hold today as a testimony to his
sensitivity, hard work and dedication.
He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and graduated from Auburn
University with a degree in aeronautical engineering. His early engineering
career led him to the northern Rockies where he worked doing seismic oil and gas
exploration for Western Geophysical. His entire career from then on was in that
industry and he was one of the early oil and gas pioneers of the San Juan Basin.
It was during his early career that he met his wife, Valeria “Val” Pawlik, whom
he married May 2, 1950. After being married, they followed the new oil and gas
boom in Northwest New Mexico, where they made their home of 58 years in
Farmington and raised five children. In 1952, he went to work for El Paso
Natural Gas Company, starting as a design engineer, where he designed many of
the original oil and gas pipelines and gathering systems in the Basin. He was a
project manager on the “Gasbuggy” underground nuclear explosion experiment for
enhancing natural gas recovery that took place in 1967. He became district
superintendent of the San Juan Division headquartered in Farmington for nearly a
decade, and later was promoted to vice president, prior to his retirement from
El Paso in 1983. Bill also served on the Board of Directors for Citizen Bank in
Farmington for numerous years and was a parishioner in both Sacred Heart and
Saint Mary’s Catholic churches.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Val; father, Lowell M. Parrish Sr.,
mother, Blanche Parrish; and his sister Winnie Trousdale.
He is survived by his children, Paula Graham and husband, Ben, Kathie Gaddis and
husband, Richard, Lowell Parrish III, Anton Parrish and wife, Cathy, and Lari
Hyde and husband, Brian. He is also survived by grandchildren, Rhiana Kehrli and
Bill, Arwen Gaddis, Chad Ridgley, Nathaniel, Justin and Jacob Hyde, and Holly
and Meriel Parrish; and great-grandchildren, Ryan Ridgley, Paige and Owen Kehrli
and another Great-grandchild on the way.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Guardian Angel Home
Hospice, 4801 N. Butler Ave., Ste. 3000, Farmington, NM 87401, or a charitable
organization dear to your heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and his
daughter, Cheryl Marie.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Phyllis Pierce; his oldest son,
Jearl Ray and his wife, Connie Pierce, of the family home, Karla Evans of Aztec
and his two grandsons, Joshua Evens and wife and Brian Pierce, of Gallup. He is
also survived by three beautiful great-granddaughters, Shantell, Danika and
Ellia; one sister, Murl and Roy Alexander, of Lubbock, TX; one brother, Kenny
(Burl) and Becky Pierce, of Salisbury, MD; numerous nieces and nephews, and more
friends than you can shake a stick at. There were no strangers to Slim.
Slim retired after 37 years with El Paso Natural Gas Company, and contracted
after that for a few companies in Farmington. He was an avid bowler and held his
fellow bowlers in high regard. He loved sports of all types, and there was never
a more true-blue Dallas Cowboys fan.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the ARC Thriftown of Farmington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to; M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital,
c/o Research and Trials-Head and Neck Dept., 1500 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas
77030.
W. B. Warren passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009, at the age of 94. In terms
that are in common use today, he would be regarded as the first true Chief
Financial Officer of El Paso Natural Gas Company. He raised millions of dollars
for the pipeline and, later, for the LNG venture. After Travis Petty succeeded
Howard Boyd as Chairman of El Paso Corporation, Burney Warren became President
of El Paso Corporation, where he remained until his retirement. He certainly
left his mark on the Company.
Walter Henderson
Subsequent to retirement, he was an avid, but mediocre, golfer at the El Paso
Country Club where he walked the course three times a week until his health
ended golf at the age of 91. Burney was active in many industry related
organizations and served as director of Providence Memorial Hospital for 12
years. He was founding director of Paso Del Norte Health Foundation as well as
the initial Chairman of its Investment Committee. He was a member of University
Presbyterian Church. Burney was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Warren
Sullivan, his first wife, Ree Wells Warren in 1977 and his second wife, Evelyn
Roberts Warren in 2001.
Survivors include his son Charles Burney Warren and wife Carlene Maxey Warren,
granddaughter Sheila Warren Hillier and husband Michael C. Hillier; great
granddaughter, Sophia Ree Hillier and grandson Stephen Burney Warren and niece
Flo Wells McGee and husband William McGee.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to Paso Del Norte Health
Foundation, 1100 N. Stanton, Suite 510, El Paso, TX 79902
Johnnie was employed with the city of Farmington for 12 years; with El Paso
Natural Gas Company for 13 years and most recently at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church. He was an active, faithful and lifetime member of St. Mary’s Catholic
Church of Farmington. Johnnie was also a member of Legion of Mary for more than
33 years. He also loved music and especially playing and singing in the choir at
St. Mary’s. Johnnie loved to be surrounded by his family and friends and will be
greatly missed by all his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ronnie Apodaca; sister, Julia
Chavez; and brother, Ramon Apodaca.
Johnnie is survived by Clara (Maestes) Apodaca, his wife of 53 years; by
daughters, Dee Malagon Hernandez and her husband, Rigo, of Farmington, Priscilla
Jackson and husband, DeWayne, of Bloomfield, Donna Martinez and husband, Leroy,
of Cebolla, and Yvonne Martinez of Phoenix; and by son, David Apodaca and wife
Iren, of Farmington. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 13
great-grandchildren; and by sisters and brothers, Mela Apodaca, Fabola Estrada
and husband, Gene, Luis Apodaca, Juan Chavez and Fedelina Apodaca.
Robert E. Bolch, 85, of Andrews, died November 26, 2008 in Midland.
He was born in Spur. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include Dorothy
Bolch of Andrews; son, Russell Bolch of Andrews; daughter, Serena Cummins of
Midland; sister, Mildred Elkins of Aspermont; and three grandchildren.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1956 to 1958. He married Londa
Thomas on September 12, 1959, at the First Baptist Church in Pampa.
Lindsey worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company for 35 years, retiring in 1995.
In 1997, he moved to Kerrville, where he was a member of First Baptist Church.
He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather to his wife, children and
grandchuildren, who all will miss him dearly.
Lindsey’s hobbies were gardening, hunting, fishing, snow and water skiing. He
enjoyed RVing, listening and dancing to country western music, spending time
with his grandchildren and having coffee with his friends at Rio Robles
Retirement Community in Kerrville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and by brother, Sidney Gilbreath.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Londa Thomas Gilbreath; by two sons,
Michael Gilbreath and wife, Mary, of Farmington, and Steven Gilbreath of
Houston, TX; four grandchildren, Richard Gilbreath and wife, Amanda, Melissa
Gilbreath and Timothy Gilbreath, of Farmington, and Christopher Gilbreath of
Garland, TX; by two great-grandsons, Andrew Gilbreath and Zakkariah Gilbreath,
of Farmington; by one sister, Norma Bolch and husband Travis of Pampa; one
brother,Norman Gilbreath and wife, Elaine, of Farmington; and by sister-in-law,
Jean Gilbreath of Enid, OK.
Memorial gifts may be made to Cal Farley’s Boys’ Ranch, 600 SW 11th
Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101.
Teddie Theodore Glazebrook, Jr., 70, of Aztec, passed away peacefully in his
winter home in Mesa, AZ of November 22, 2008. Ted was born March 23, 1938, in
Pampa, TX, the son of Teddie Theodore Glazebrook, Sr. and Masie Vernie Gann.
Ted was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and
friend to many.
Ted grew up in Texas, Wyoming and New Mexico, where he was a member of the Aztec
High School band, He worked for 34 years at the El Paso Natural Gas Company, a
job that took him from Farmington to El Paso, TX, to Oran, Algeria, to
Flagstaff, AZ, and back to El Paso. Upon retiring, he moved to Aztec, where he
re-met a former Aztec Band mate, Audie Rhodes, whom he quickly married and then
lived with happily for the last 20 years.
Ted loved to fish and to hike the nearby mountains of Colorado. He loved to play
the harmonica around the campfire. He was an avid amateur photographer and
volunteered in Boy Scouts and Little League baseball.
Ted is survived by his wife, Audrey (Audie) Norene Rhodes Glazebrook; his
sister, Rita Doman of San Diego, CA; four children, Teddy James Glazebrook and
wife, Sherry, of Kingswood, TX, Rosalyn Johns of Springville, UT, Renee Gandola
and husband, Kent, of San Diego, CA, and Eddie Paul Glazebrook of Durango, CO.
He also is survived by five step-children whom he loved as his own, Randy Lydic
and wife, Jeannie of Aztec, Laciene Roach of Raton, Dean Lydic and wife, Stacy,
of Bayfield, CO, Anna Stotts and husband, Joey, of Aztec and Kathy Young and
husband, Jeff, of Albuquerque; and by 22 grandchildren, and 19
great-grandchildren.
Ted will be sorely missed but will be remembered for his kind heart,
compassionate service to others, his “best-ever” cooking, his sense of Humor,
and his unique made-up vocabulary (his words were “clost but not always xact.”)
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Ronald
McDonald House Charities where Ted’s grandson spent five months this year.
Dorothy (Dot) Yentsch Hagar was born August 29, 1928 to William M. Yentsch Sr.
and Esther L. Yentsch in Wilmerding, PA. Dot was the first born, she had five
brothers and sisters.
Dot was preceded in death by both of her parents, William and Esther. Sister
Margaret Audrey died as an infant. Brothers William (Billy), and Robert (Bob);
and her most precious granddaughter Shawna Rhea in 2005.
Dot is survived by her husband, Stanley Hagar, daughters Eilean (Paul) Greenrock
of Glendale, AZ, and Sandie (Rich) lane of Willcox; her grandchildren, Kaelea
Cole, Miquel Greenrock, Shane Greenrock, Trent Greenrock, Sharma (Mark) Purcell
and Waylon Lane. She had 15 great-grandchildren.
Dot loved the El Paso Camp life because she could gad about and visit just
everyone. She was a stay-at-home mom doing for her girls and their many friends.
All the kids loved coming to visit with Dot. Her best friends to visit were
Dawne and Tony Grenko and Jeri and Dale Miller. They were just such a part of
her life and we as her family so appreciated that.
Then in the ‘60s, Dot took on a job at the golf course and loved it. Then she
went to work at Milo’s and worked there for a number of years. Then she sold
Avon and was the Team leader around here in the Willcox area until the time they
moved to Gila Station in the mid ‘70s. Then she resumed selling Avon when they
moved to Benson in the early ‘80s.
Dot liked to golf in ther younger years and then she took upo bowling and she
and Sandie bowled together for a number of years. She bowled up until the
Willcox Bowl closed down. Up until the last week in the hospital she still
thought she was going to bowl. Dot was suffering from that dreaded disease of
Alzheimer’s, which just destroyed this wonderful Lady’s life. Dot passed on
November 14, 2008 for a more peaceful life after having a massive stroke. She is
now in a world where there is no more pain.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Charles Wm. Leighton, Jr. Hospice,
Inc., P.O. Box 115, Willcox, AZ 85644.
George Joseph, 89, passed away December 4, 2008. George was born April 27, 1919
in Walsenburg, CO to Michael and Rose Kazin Joseph. He graduated from Austin
High School in El Paso and Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy with a degree
in Civil Engineering. He married Winnie Lynn Reiley on May 2, 1957. He was
employed by El Paso Natural Gas for 35 years as a civil engineer/surveyor. Upon
his retirement, the family moved back to the family ranch in Sutton County where
he was a full time rancher. George was a Master Mason of 50 plus years as a
member of Five Points Lodge in El Paso and Dee Ora Lodge of Sonora. He served in
the United States Army Air Force during WWII where he taught navigation. George
was preceded in death by his wife and eldest daughter, Georgette Lynn McManus.
Survivors include daughters Reiley Denise Reynolds and her husband Brett of
Abilene and Gladys Rose Butler and her husband Keith of Sonora, son-in-law,
Beaver McManus of Mertzon and grandchildren Brenda Kissko and her husband
Johnny, Cynthia McManus, B.J. and John Reynolds, and Emily and Amelia Butler.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sagecrest, Sutton County Health
Foundation, or a Masonic Lodge of your choice.
JOHNSON
She married A.W. “Bert” Lord on August 24, 1948 in Lovington, NM and resided in
Jal, NM until 1988 at which time she retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company
after 20 years of service and moved here to Midland.
A member of St. Paul UMC, she participated in various out-reach programs of the
church and enjoyed fellowship with church family activities.
She was preceded in death by husband, parents, brother Robert Parrish and
grandson Wesley Lord.
Pat is survived by her son, Dan and his wife Linda Lord of El Paso, TX;
daughter, Janice and her husband Martin Aldridge of Midland, TX; son, Alan and
his wife Nancy Lord of Katy, TX; grandchildren, Amanda and husband Bobby Brown
of El Paso, TX; Misty and husband Jody Franks of Greenwood; Mindy Aldridge of
Midland, TX; Valerie, Bradley and wife Kim Lord of Katy, TX; and one
Great-grandchild, Grace Franks.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Hospice House, 903 N.
Sam Houston, Odessa, TX or the charity of one’s choice.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mazie Chapman and Zella
Osborne; and by son, Randy Rutledge.
Odis is survived by Brenda, his wife of 42 years; daughter, Debora Lucero and
Bill Dowdy of La Plata; son, Clint and wife, Patty, of Bloomfield; by
grandchildren, Ryann Lucero of Farmington, Elana Lucero of La Plata, Chase and
Jessica Rutledge of Bloomfield, and Lachelle and Magen Rutledge of Coleman, TX.
He is also survived by great-granddaughter, Jayla Lucero; brother, Kenneth
Rutledge and wife, Ivena, of Albuquerque; and by numerous nieces and nephews and
a host of friends who loved him and who will dearly miss him.
Odis served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1963 to 1965 as a military
policeman and was a life member of VFW Post 2182 in Farmington.
He worked as a barber, then worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 20 years and
owned and operated the Village Cleaners in Bloomfield with his beloved wife for
more than 20 years.
Bob was a member of Cloudcroft United Methodist Church. Bob is survived by his
wife of 25 years, Jackie Sledge; sons and daughter, Rick Sledge, and wife Erin,
of Huntsville, TX, Randy Sledge and wife Julie of Coppell, TX, Steven Davis and
wife Kim of Albuquerque, NM, Christen Garb and husband Dave of San Ramon, CA; 10
grandchildren, Brigitte Sledge, Tanner, Tate and Trey Sledge, Erin Jacob, Meagan
and Jan Davis, Grady and Phoenix Garb; his brother, Him Sledge and his wife
Darla of North Richmond Hills, TX; nephews Brad Sledge of Flower Mound, TX and
Thom Sledge of North Richland Hills, and other extended family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be made to
Cloudcroft United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 229, Cloudcroft, NM 88317.
Johnnie is preceded in death by her husband Roy and is survived by her sister
Lanina Shiplet of Jal, NM, and her son Robert and his wife Robert and his wife
Tina of New Bruanfels, TX. She is also survived by her grandson Spencer, his
wife Stacey and their two sons, Patrick and Kenneth of Rockwall, TX; her
step-grandson Jason Hamel, his wife Jennifer and their daughter Kasey of San
Antonio, TX; and her step-grandson Jerid Hamel, his wife Tracy and their two
daughters Jordan and Skylar of New Braunfels, TX. She is also survived by
several nieces, grand nieces, a grand nephew, and great grand nieces and
nephews.
After a 22 year career with El Paso Natural Gas, Johnnie moved from Jal to El
Paso and later to New Bruanfels to dedicate herself to her grandchildren and
extended family. Through her faith and living example she inspired all those who
came in contact with her to grow their own faith and live in our Lord’s grace.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vance Waden Young and Mary D. Young. He
is survived by his wife, Blasa Young; one sister, Frances Burnside; six
children, Keith M. Young, Brian W. Young, Kevin S. Young, Craig C. Young, Pamela
M. Young, and Claudia Gonzalez; thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren,
and a special compadre, “Lucky”, the dog.
Robert had a very special wish during his life on earth and that was to be
tolerant to all people around him. “Thanks to all the Providence Memorial
Hospital ICU Nurses as our father, passed away peacefully”. He is now with the
Lord, friends and angels. “He has found rest for his worn out body”.
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Kenneth
E. Moreland, of Hot Springs, and a member of “The Greatest Generation” died June
11, 2010. He was born on September 14, 1922, in Waverly, IL to the late Clarence
E. and Elzina Mae (Dixon) Moreland.
John
C. Bridges 64, of Tucson, died Saturday, May 22, 2010. John was born in Rapid
City, South Dakota, to Kenneth and Elaine Bridges. He grew up in El Paso, Texas,
and graduated from Austin High School and Texas Western College. He married
Carol Hamilton of El Paso. He began his 42-year career with El Paso Natural Gas
Company and continued as an employee of the company until his death. He was an
avid camper and outdoorsman. Spending summers as a youth in South Dakota with
his maternal grandparents and beloved uncles, he learned to love the outdoors
area and returned to the Black Hills as often as he could. He took great pride
in his children and grandchildren. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law,
J.D. and Michelle Bridges of Albuquerque, N.M., and their daughters, Maya and
Aleea; a daughter, Sarah of Tucson; a sister, Kathryn (Steve) Cornett of Canyon,
Texas, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in El
Paso, Texas, at a later date. The family suggests memorials to The Kenneth
Bridges Memorial Fund, which was established in memory of his father, at Hospice
of El Paso, 1440 Miracle Way, El Paso, TX 79903. 
James
Rutherford Siddall, 88, passed away May 3, 2010. He was born March 19, 1922 in
Coleman County to Robert and Bessie (Cathey) Siddall. He lived all of his youth
around Fisk, Texas. He was a member of the World’s Greatest Generation, serving
his country proudly in the United States Army Air Force from 1942 – 1946 as an
airplane mechanic. He married Ilma Bairrington on April 17, 1945 in Coleman,
Texas. She preceded him in death on March 7, 2008, being married nearly 63
years.
Wilson
“Pete” Green, 87, of Farmington, passed away May 2, 2010. He was born November
23, 1922 in Frost, Texas to Hardy and Pearl Green.
Russell
“Rusty” Wilbanks Jr., died April 20, 2010 at his home in El Paso, TX. He was 76
years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Dehn Wilbanks Sr.
and Margarite Bonds. He is survived by his wife Gwen Wilbanks and his children
Russell Dehn “Skeet” Wilbanks III, Billie Dell Fairbanks French, Doug Barton,
Clay Barton and Celia Berdeski and his grandchildren Tanner Wilbanks, Sage
Wilbanks, Kelcy French, Kim French, James “Boddy” French, Shawn Buckingham,
Holley, Tawney, Cody Barton and Leah Barton. Rusty was a loving husband and a
good friend.
Kenneth
J. “Buddy” Chokie, 77, of Bloomfield, beloved husband of 53 years to Barbara,
father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with his heavenly
father March 2, 2010 in Bloomfield. He was born May 12, 1932, in Salt Lake City,
Utah, to Francis Kennison and Ruby Fairclough, and was raised in Rock Springs,
WY.
Nancy
Moore Daniel, age 90, passed away at home Friday, February 26, 2010. Nancy was
born on October 8, 1919, to Kathleen Young Moore and Albion Holt Moore in
Aransas Pass, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas where she
cherished her time as a legacy member of the sorority Zeta Tau Alpha. She worked
as a grade school teacher and as an air traffic controller both during and after
WWII. While working at the airport in El Paso, she met the love of her life, Lea
Daniel. Nancy spent the rest of her years in El Paso. She was a dedicated elder
and member of First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and an unwavering
believer in Christ Our Lord. Her other passions included her family, life-long
friends, bridge games, traveling, and finding joy in everyday life. She was
preceded in death by her parents and cherished brother, William, and is survived
by her husband, Lea Daniel, daughter, Kay Simmons, son, Holt Daniel, and four
grandchildren.
Mr.
Alfred Fikes, age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS died Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Mr.
Fikes was born in Eldridge, AL then moved to El Paso, TX. He was a resident of
Ocean Springs since 2003. He attended Howard College in Birmingham, AL where he
studied Theology and also attended Texas Western in El Paso. He served his
country in the U.S. Army and worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company for thirty
years. He founded a company called Southern Hardwoods in El Paso which he owned
and operated for ten years.
Margaret
Spears-Digison, born in Shelbyville, KY on November 3, 1930, died March 14,
2010. She is survived by her husband Donald, her 3 sons, Charles A. Howell,
Michael D. Howell and wife Beverly, Glenn P. Howell and wife Linda. Also
surviving her are her siblings William T. Wood, Ronnie Wood, James Wood, Helen
Riddle and Bobby Wood; grandchildren, Tatianna Brown, Alexandra Howell, Mark and
Amanda Howell and Jennifer Howell; great-grandchildren, Sofia and Niko Brown.
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Bill
was born Feb. 18, 1922, in Pear Valley, to P. T. (Pete) Reed, Sr. and Bonnie B.
(Jones) Reed. He grew up there and was an active basketball team player, and a
graduate of Pear Valley High School. After graduation he attended a machinist
school in Bremerton, Wash. He served in the U.S. Navy during the World War II.
Bill
was a member of First Baptist Church in Odessa. He married Wanda Lee (Stucke)
McMann in 1983 in Odessa.
Glenn
Arthur Rupert, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2010
in Kingwood, TX. He was born in Oil City, PA on December 10, 1924 to John
Reuben Rupert and Wealtha (Smoyer) Rupert. After graduating from high school in
1942, Mr. Rupert served with the U S Army Engineers from 1943 to 1946, including
two years in the South Pacific where he received three bronze stars. He was a
graduate of Bryant & Stratton Business Institute in Buffalo, NY. On November 1,
1946 Glenn married Esther M. Swarthout of Oil City, PA. In 1957 they moved
with their four children to Texas where he was employed in El Paso and Houston
by El Paso Natural Gas Company and its affiliates for 26 years. He retired in
1983 in Crosby, TX and spent most of his time enjoying his hobbies of golf,
traveling, photography, working on the computer, helping with his church, and
spending time with his family and friends. 
Douglas
E. Swartz passed away December 9, 2009 at the age of 88. Doug was born March 23,
1921 in Manchester, CT and was confirmed into Lutheran Faith at Hartford, CT.
Attended school in Hartford, CT. Served in the US Army from April 1940 to July
1945. He was married in El Paso, TX while stationed at Fort Bliss. After the war
he returned to El Paso and worked for the El Paso Natural Gas Co. for 20 years.
He and his wife then formed B & D Sales and Supply Co. which they owned and
operated for many years. He was a member of El Maida Shrine and Grand Lodge
Mason. He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Burby, brother; Russ &
sister Barbara. He is survived by sister Valerie, 4 nieces & 1 nephew, his wife
Phyllis, a cousin, great nieces & nephews, step son & daughter and step
grandchildren and 2 brother in laws. 
Elmer
Eugene “Gene” Truby, 63, also known as “Pokey” to family and friends, passed
from this life December 24, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, after
a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Gene was born June 23, 1946,
to Robert “Elmer” Truby and Leota “Marie” Truby.
William
Hailes Healy, born November 3, 1923 died October 26, 2009. Bill was a lucky man
who found two wonderful women to be his wives. He was preceded in death by his
first wife Nellie Mae Moorhead Healy. William is survived by his current wife
Gladys (Boots) O'Toole Healy; his daughter Jerry Louise Shaffer, her husband
William Dean and their three girls Tamara Eroh and her husband Mitch, Amy
Lambart and her husband Mike and Samantha Neal and her husband Ronnie and their
families; his son, William Hailes Healy Jr, his wife Lee Anne and their children
William Hailes Healy III and Rebecca Lee Healy; as well as by his new family,
Maggie O'Toole, deceased, Kevin O'Toole and wife Sharon, sons Kelley and wife
Toyna and Connor, Brigid Fair and husband Michael, Patrick O'Toole, Vincent
O'Toole and wife Cathy , children Sarah, John and Ryan. He is also survived by a
brother Pat Healy and a million friends. Bill was a native of El Paso, Texas and
a graduate of Ysleta High where, as drum major, he began his habit of being the
head of every volunteer organization he joined. He was in the US Army, Third
Division infantry in WWII where he won a Purple Heart with two clusters, the
Silver Star, and the French Croix De Guerre during his walking tour of North
Africa, Italy and Germany. After the war he went back to school at Texas College
of Mines and graduated as a Business Major, a fact he lorded over every engineer
he encountered later in life. In his mother's family tradition, he went to work
for the Southern Pacific Railroad where he met and married Nellie Mae Moorhead,
a rancher's daughter from Hatchita New Mexico. In 1953 he took a gamble and went
to work for El Paso Natural Gas where he stayed for the next 28 years mostly
operating computer hardware. When Nellie became seriously ill with cancer he
retired to take care of her. He filled retirement with a series of careers
including nurse to Nellie, contractor, stained glass craftsman, and realtor. The
real estate business grew on referrals despite his refusal to advertise or
solicit listings, largely because of his care for the people whose houses he was
selling. He became famous for taking care of the housing needs of all the widows
in his wide circle of friends. After Nellie died, he languished a bit until he
became reacquainted with Boots O'Toole, widow of Jack O'Toole, UTEP basketball
fan, nurse and collector of things with which to fill flat surfaces and they
married. Together they took over the EPNG retiree group, Discover El Paso, The
Old Indians of Ysleta High, Roncalli West, and DDD. As always he was not just a
member, he was a doer and took the role of President at least once in each group
he joined. Bill will be remembered for his sense of humor, his dedication to
family and friends, and his grace under pressure. 
James
Alfred Howieson passed from the arms of his family into the arms of the Lord on
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Jim will forever be loved and highly regarded by those
he has left to honor his life.
Charlie
Janousek, 1926 - 2009 of Conroe Texas passed away on the 27th, of October 2009
surrounded by his loving family. 
James “Jim”
R. Schooley, 96, of Jal, NM was born on March 15, 1913 in Crekold, Oklahoma to
William and Estella (Whiteman) Schooley and passed away on October 5, 2009 at
his residence in Jal. He married Norma Hustins Miller on January 18, 2004 in
Jal, NM. Jim served in WWII in the Army Air Force. He was a 50 year Mason,
member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired after 30 years as Maintenance
Superintendent for EPNG Company. He enjoyed going fishing at Del Rio and was an
avid golf player. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife,
Frances (Armstrong) Schooley; five sisters, Mary, Irene, Grace, Jessie and Laura
Schooley and one brother, William Lawrence Schooley. He is survived by his wife,
Norma of the home; one son, David and wife Donna Schooley of Lovington, NM; one
daughter, Jan and husband Peter Mocho of Albuquerque, NM; one step-son, Otto
Miller of Eufala, OK; three step-daughters, Elizabeth Grant of Lubbock, TX; Tina
Miller of Albuquerque, NM and Stephanie Perteet of Jal, NM; one sister, Jo
Aydelott of Denver, CO; twenty-nine grandchildren and twenty
great-grandchildren.
Harold
Steadman, 66, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at the Hospice House, Odessa,
Texas. He was born to Gaston Isaac Steadman and Mamie Lillian Edgington on Aug.
27, 1943, in San Angelo, Texas. He married Amanda Kay Mullenax on May 9, 1970,
in Jal, N.M.
Our
beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jimmy B.
Thurstonson, 81, of Bloomfield, NM passed away October 20, 2009 at Life Care
Center of Farmington. Jimmy was born June 19, 1928 in Marnel, Colorado, the son
of Ole Thurstonson and Rachael May (Schell) Thurstonson. Jimmy moved to Flora
Vista in 1938. Later he graduated from Aztec High School and met and married his
sweetheart Nora McReynolds in 1958 in Durango, Colorado. Jimmy was employed by
El Paso Natural Gas Company for over 26 years as a Production Technician. He
also served his country in the US Army for over 3 years and achieved the rank of
Sergeant and received an honorable discharge for his service. He also received
the Army of Occupations Medal while stationed in Germany. Jimmy enjoyed fishing,
sports, farming and especially working in his apple orchard. He was a great
husband, father and grandfather and great-grandfather to a strong and loving
family. Jimmy will be truly missed by all his family and friends. God bless you
until we meet again!
William
(Bill) H. Wade, 97, of Farmington, passed away October 10, 2009 in Albuquerque.
He was born July 26, 1912 in Lingleville, TX to Matthew Hendrix Wade and Sally
Luann Whitefield Wade.
James
Pattison Worsham, born December 26, 1926, passed away on October 26, 2009. A
lifelong resident of Clint, in the El Paso lower valley, he is preceded in death
by his wife of 59 years, Lucy Anne Richards Worsham, father, Joe B. Worsham,
mother, Genevieve Pattison Worsham and brother, Joe B. Worsham, Jr. "Jim"
attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N M for 4 years where he was
Cadet Captain. After serving a tour of duty with the Fourth Infantry Division of
the U.S. Army, he received a business administration degree from The University
of Texas where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. For many years, he
remained an avid Longhorn fan.
Sam
Neal Capps, age 91, passed away on October 5, 2009 at Midland Memorial Hospital
in Midland, TX. Sam was born August 10, 1918 in Carthage, TX to Jessie Thomas
and Mattie (Poss) Capps. Sam married Faye Branam on September 2, 1989 in
Midland, TX.
Charles
Elwood “Woody” Goin was born in Okmulgee, OK January 31, 1925 to William Charles
and Viola Goza Goin. He passed on to his reward September 10, 2009.
Chester
Dunbar Mitchell, 86, of Farmington, passed away September 26, 2009, in
Farmington. He was born August 25, 1923, in Springfield, TX, to Charles and
Willie Mitchell.
Bob
Stewart, 85, of Farmington, passed away at home with his family, September 13,
2009. Bob was born December 7, 1923, in Safford, AZ to Clifford and Irene
Stewart.
John
William “Jack” Tayor, 74 years of age died on September 9, 2009 at Granite Mesa
in Marble falls, Texas. He was born in Killeen, Texas on February 9, 1935 to
Charles H. and Johnnie N. Medart Taylor. After graduation from high school, Jack
was employed by the El Paso Natural Gas Company and worked for the company for
over 30 years. Jack was a member of the Five Points Masonic Lodge of El Paso,
served on several church boards, was a member of the advisory board at the Lake
Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed wood crafting and square dancing. He
was a member of the Kingsland Community Church and served on the church board
there.
Charles
Howard Annett of Abilene, Texas, went home to be with his Lord, on Wednesday,
September 23rd, 2009. He was surrounded by his family and a host of beloved
friends along with his caregivers from Hendrick Medical Center. Charles fought
the fight, finished the race and kept the faith. 
Fabio
Lopez, 55, passed away peacefully July 28, 2009 and is now resting in peace.
Fabio graduated from Ysleta High School, received his Bachelor of Business
Administration in Accounting and Master of Business Administration from the
University of Texas at El Paso. He worked for the El Paso Electric Company as an
Internal Auditor, El Paso Natural Gas Company as a Gas Contract & Gas Pricing
Analyst/Auditor, and Internal Revenue Service as an IRS Agent before becoming
self-employed as a Property Manager. He was preceded in death by his parents
Manuel Lopez Jr. and Aurora G. Lopez. He is survived by his sisters Elizabeth
Lopez and Cynthia Lopez. He is survived by his niece Ashley Lopez and nephews
Michael, Gabriel and Vincent Fernandez.
James
Ralph Banner, 82, passed away July 6, 2009, at home in El Paso, Texas. Ralph was
a life-long resident of El Paso, and worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company for
37 years. He attended Dudley School, graduated from El Paso High School in 1945,
and attended Texas A&M University and Texas College of Mines (UTEP). He was a
loyal and active supporter of El Paso's many collegiate, high school, and
recreational sports teams for more than four decades. He was honored at the
"Dudley Dome" for sponsorship of various boys' little league teams for over 30
years, and was inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame. He is survived
by his sister, Barbara Banner Root of Dubbo, NSW, Australia, and by six nephews,
two nieces, and numerous grandnephews and nieces. 
Lillian
M. Gilland, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known as
“Nana” to her loved ones. Ascended to heaven on May 2, 2009, in her home,
surrounded by her loved ones in Mescal, AZ.
Thomas
A. Wilson, 91, of Farmington, known to all as Dilly, passed away May 15, 2009 at
the San Juan Regional Medical Center. Dilly was born August 26, 1917 in Wood
County, TX to Marion and Pauline Douglas.
Mr.
Billie G. Finch passed away peacefully with the loving support of his family by
his side at Hospice of Midland on April 25, 2009.
Wannell
LaJune (Green) McBride, 78, a resident of Farmington since 1976, passed away May
8, 2009 at her home. Wannell was born June 20, 1930, in Mexhoma, OK, the
daughter of Bessie Lee (Owen) Green and Harter Brown Green.
James
Motley passed away April 7, 2009 in Midland, TX. He was born November 6, 1922 in
Clyde, TX to James William and Myrtle (Farrar) Motley. James was a veteran of
the United States Navy, serving in World War II as a Motor Machinist’s Mate
Third Class. He attended school in Knott, TX. While stationed in New Jersey, he
met his wife of sixty-two years, Violet Lancaster. They were married on February
12, 1946 in Ackerly, TX. They were an endearing couple and will always be loved
and held close in our hearts. They moved from Colorado City to Goldsmith,
Monahans, Denver City and Kermit before settling in Eunice for thirty-five years
where James retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company. In Eunice, he served on
the City Council, Board of the Area Council of Aging, the Board of Regents of
Dallas Christian College and was a lifetime member of the Lions Club. James was
a member of the Christian Church of Midland.
Barbara
Ann Venable, of Duncan, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2009, at Duncan
Regional Hospital at the age of 74.
Lucy
Anne Richards Worsham born July 26, 1926 passed away May 16, 2009. Lucy Anne and
her surviving husband of 59 years James P. Worsham Sr. have been life long
residents of the El Paso lower valley. Lucy Anne received her education at Ward
Belmont in Nashville and Texas College of Mines in El Paso, where she was a
member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She retired from teaching in the Clint
Independent School District after 28 years, the same school district where she
entered first grade and subsequently graduated from high school. She is preceded
in death by her mother, Leota Capps Richards and father, John Atherton Richards.
For many years, Lucy Anne was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star
and more recently an active member and past president of AO Chapter of PEO.
Survivors include her husband, James P. Worsham Sr., son, James P. Worsham Jr.
and wife Shari, daughter Sally Worsham Wheeler and husband David P. Wheeler,
grandchildren Clint and Haley Wheeler, Matt Worsham, Katie Worsham, and extended
family, Mayre Sue and Charles Overstreet and James V. and Pam Richards.
Robert
(Red) L. Campbell, Sr., 82, passed away March 24, 2009. He was a lifelong
resident of El Paso. Mr. Campbell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served
during World War II. He retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company after 25+ years
of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean M. Campbell. Mr. Campbell
is survived by his son Robert L. Campbell, Jr.; daughter-in-law Leticia
Campbell; grandchildren Lorna and George Campbell. He was a great father and a
good friend that will be sorely missed by all.
Graveside
rites were held for Charles Anthony Kuehler on March 23, 2009 in Dublin, TX.
Charles Kuehler was born March 13, 1932, in Rhineland, TX to John A. and Eunice
Kuehler. He started grade school in Harbin and continued at Green’s Creek and
went on to high school in Dublin, TX. He joined the Air Force in 1949 and served
in the Korean War until honorably discharged in 1952 in San Francisco, CA.
Michael “Mike”
Weigl, Jr., 75, died March 7, 2009 in Gallup, NM. He was born January 13, 1934
in House, NM.
Leonard
(Len) Barrett, 81, of Midland, passed away January 13, 2009 at Midland Memorial
Hospital. Memorial services were held on January 16, 2009 at First United
Methodist Church in the Glass Chapel.
Luella
Kroll Danielson, 89, passed from this world and into the loving arms of her
Heavenly Father on February 26, 2009. She was born February 7, 1920 in Blanco
Co., Texas. Lu was loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
She was retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company in El Paso, Texas, where she
worked as a Gas Regulatory Accountant for over 20 years. Lu's passion in this
life was in the world of flowers. She was a renowned Floral Hybridizer
specializing in Iris's. She at one time served as President and was an active
Judge within the American Iris Society for the Albuquerque, El Paso, and Phoenix
area for many years. She loved attending all the National Conventions where she
made many of her long standing friends who she regarded as family. Lu loved
flowers and the beauty they brought to our world. They were her joy and
instrument to spread happiness into the lives that she touched. When we look
upon a beautiful Iris blossom, and touch its soft and fragrant petals, we will
always see her face there. Lu is survived by her daughter, Ilda Mae living in
Mesa, Arizona and her son Wayne Stopani living in Farmington, NM.; by her 11
grand children; Kenny, Danny, Lisa, Ryan, Erin, Matthew, Kali, Allison, Abe,
Luke and Ben; also 8 great grandchildren; Adam, Evan, Christopher, Emily,
Gabriel, Whitnie, Maddison and Tony. Lu was preceded in death by her parents;
Frank and Ilda (Lang) Kroll, one brother; Waldimar Kroll and one sister; Helen
(Kroll) Prechard, her husbands; George Stopani and Henry Danielson; her sons:
Clifford and Floyd Stopani and daughter Sheila (Stopani) Gervais. 
Lloyd
Dee Griffith, 70, of Farmington, went to sleep February 18, 2009, in his home,
following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born February 9, 1939, in
Potales to Lonnie Dee Griffith and Laura Jane Lott.
Dora
George Hiatt, our Dear Sweet Beautiful Mother, passed away March 1, 2009. She
had a kind word for everyone she met and her humor was enjoyed by all. Dora was
born in Parkdale, Arkansas on October 20, 1916. Her family moved to El Paso for
her father's health in 1922. She graduated from Austin High School in 1934.
After graduation, she met J. Allan Hiatt, whom she married in 1938. Dora worked
for the Civil Service at Biggs Field and Fort Bliss. Dora was a very caring
person. She was a member of the Providence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary where she
volunteered over 5000 hours of service in many capacities. She drove in the
Meals on Wheels program, worked with the United Way, and the American Heart
Association. Dora was a past Worthy Matron of the Ocotillo Chapter, Order of the
Eastern Star. She was a member of Trinity-First United Methodist Church, the
Elks Emblem Club, Daughters of the Nile, and the Ladies Oriental Shrine Dancers.
Dora always loved to dance. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70
years, J. Allan Hiatt, and by her great grandson Zachary Hinojosa. Dora is
survived by daughter Carol Gonzalez and husband Ralph; son Jerry Hiatt and wife
Jane; granddaughter Cristina Hinojosa and husband Jorge, and great grandson
Alexander Hinojosa. Honorary pallbearers are Carol Gonzalez, Jane Hiatt,
Cristina Hinojosa, Barbara Jo Smith, Lorane Price-Maag, and Bonnie Rodgers. The
family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Muneer Assi, Odyssey
Hospice, and to everyone who helped to provide a pleasant life for Dora. In lieu
of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Patricia
Noelene Hoopes of Hobbs, NM went home to be with her Lord on January 28, 2009.
She was born to Bob and Nina Thompson on April 2, 1936, in Kansas, OK. Noelene
married Dale L. Hoopes on March 17, 1961. Noelene was was a loving Wife, Mother,
Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was truly a blessing to everyone who knew
her.
Our
loving husband, father and grandpa, Odus L. Kelley, 84, of Jal went to be with
his savior on February 8, 2009.
Frank
John Mangan Jr., an El Paso native and journalist-historian, born October 10,
1921, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 59
years, Judy "Pete" Peterson; his daughter Peggy Mangan Feinberg and her husband
Andrew; son Pancho (Frank John III) and wife Donna Sue; sister Romaine and
husband Bill Mounce; grandchildren Lindsay Barbara Feinberg; and Leila Mangan
Feinberg, plus many other family members.
He
worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company for 39-1/2 years and retired in 1990. 
Alice
and Kenneth Bourland: United in life; united in death. 
"Steve"
Serafino Anthony Carri went to be with his Lord on January 7, 2009. He was 75
years old. He was born January 4, 1934 in Plainfield, New Jersey. He served in
the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot and then instructor. Received an honorable
discharge and retired with the rank of Major from the Air Force June 30, 1972.
He acquired a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Texas Tech University. He
then worked as a C.P.A for El Paso Natural Gas for twenty years from June 1,
1974 to June 1, 1994. Throughout his career he held the positions of analyst,
senior analyst, assistant manager, manager and director all within the tax
department. He was a devoted husband and father to his wife of 50 years. He is
survived by his wife Virginia, son Stephen, daughter Linda and three
grandchildren Anthony, Cody and Elena. Brother Louis Carri, Sisters Marie De
Lisi, Vivian Leahy and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed but fondly
remembered. 
The
city of El Paso can celebrate the life of MARY MAUREEN GRAVES, 76, who passed
away Friday, January 9, 2009. Maureen often commented that although she wasn't
born in Texas she couldn't wait to get here. Blessed with deep Irish roots, she
was born to Walter and Margaret Barden on October 8, 1932 in Waseca, Minnesota.
Maureen attended Sacred Heart High School in Waseca and St. Teresa's College in
Winona, Minnesota. In 1953 she joined several sisters in El Paso and in 1954 on
the wedding anniversary of her parents and grandparents, married native El
Pasoan Robert E. Graves. After she worked for the El Paso Natural Gas Company
she stayed at home to raise her four children of whom she was most proud. She
was a longtime dedicated and active member of St. Matthew's parish and spent
countless hours and abounding energy volunteering on the boards of several
efforts promoting the Sun City. Among them were the UTEP Woman's Auxiliary,
Discover El Paso, the Woman's Department of the Greater El Paso Chamber of
Commerce, and the El Paso Historical Society. In addition she was a charter
member of Las Amigas, a volunteer organization dedicated solely to the promotion
of her beloved city as well as a vibrant member of the Red Hats. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Margaret Barden brother, Mike
Barden and sisters, Bonnie Madigan, Kay Smith and Helen Laurel. She is survived
by her husband of 54 years, Robert, her sister, Pat and her husband, Tim
Hanrahan of Satellite Beach, Florida, sisters-in-law, Joyce Graves of El Paso
and Mary (Murph) Barden of Atlanta, Georgia, as well as her sons, Dan and wife,
Katy of Oviedo, Florida, Tim and wife, Penny of El Paso, and Patrick and wife,
Susan, of Killeen, Texas, as well as her daughter Molly of Fort Collins,
Colorado and 9 grandchildren.
Samuel
Manago, Sr., 62, went to heaven December 23, 2008. He served 34 years of
military service in the Marine Corp and the Army National Guard. He retired from
the Army National Guard in 1996 as a Staff Sargent. He served as a Deputy
Sheriff, a Deputy Constable, with the INS and also retired from the El Paso
Natural Gas Company. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Sara
Manago, and brother, Jose Dominick Manago, Jr. Survived by son, Samuel Manago
Jr. and daughter Monica Noemi Manago. Brother Michael Angelo Manago, Sisters
Rose Marie Manago Smith, and Virginia Manago Jackson. Nephews Christopher J.
Jackson, Raymond J. Jackson, Jeffrey D. Jackson, Michael L. Smith, Joseph
Dominick Manago III, Anthony V. Manago, Mark Angelo Manago, Michael David Manago,
Dominick Ray Manago. Good standing in Christ the Savior Catholic Church.
Seledon
F. Montoya, 78, of Farmington, died December 27, 2008, at San Juan Regional
Medical Center in Farmington. He was born October 10, 1930, in Gobernador to
Matias and Rebecca Montoya.
Lowell
M. “Bill” Parrish, Jr., 87, of Farmington, passed peacefully from his life
December 12, 2008, at his home in Farmington. He was born March 25, 1921, in
Detroit, Michigan, to Blanche Stroud and Lowell M. Parrish Sr. His family later
made their home in Sheffield, Alabama, where he was raised.
Jearl
G. “Slim” Pierce, of Bloomfield, passed away December 29, 2008, from
complications of double pneumonia. Slim was born September 1, 1932, in Ralls,
Texas, to Minnie Mae Howard, and James Oscar Pierce. He was the youngest of six
children.
Katherine
Teel passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2008 at the age of 70. She was born Katherine
Jane Woodley on July 24, 1938 to Arthur Hal and Dorothy Woodley in El Paso.
Katherine was a graduate of Texas Western College and taught in the El Paso and
Ysleta Independent School Districts for 30 years. Survivors include her husband
of 49 years, Billy John Teel; son, William and wife, Joanne of Carrollton;
daughter, Sharmon of Weatherford; grandchildren, Alexa and Kyle; brother, Jack
Woodley of Tipplersville, Miss.; and sisters, Nancy Hoben of Auburn, Wash., and
Sally Jones of Bryan.
Waylon
Cline Upchurch, loving husband, son, and brother died peacefully, at home, to be
with the Lord on December 27, 2008, following a 2 1/2-year long battle with
Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Born in Sanford, N.C. to K.U. and Sulu Elizabeth
(Campbell) Upchurch, he graduated from East Carolina University with a Pre-Med
degree in 1953 and worked for the Dept. of Agriculture in Long Island, N.Y. for
a brief time prior to serving honorably in the U. S. Army for two years at Ft.
Bliss. He was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Co. for 35 years in the Personnel
Dept. and later was administrator of Group Benefits-Design and Implementation.
He met and married his wife of 50 years at Asbury Methodist Church. Waylon was a
member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army for many years, and was a
member of First Baptist Church, the Gideon's International, the Horseless
Carriage Club of America, and the La Salle Car Club. He is survived by his wife
Diane; also survived by his brothers and sister, Ireland, Avron, Doris, Melvin,
Wyatt and Arliss in North Carolina, and brother-in-law, Lawrence M. Jensen, Jr.
of El Paso. Honored to serve as pallbearers: Jerry Kall, William Quinn, Fred
Edens, Armando Villalobos, Paul Cook and David Sutton, Honorary Pallbearers: Dr.
John White, Charles Gibson, Dr. Dean Emons, Joseph Kall, Mike Thompson, Ralph
Seitsinger and Charles Tapp. His family would like to thank his many friends,
neighbors, and doctors for their friendship and support. 
Willis
Burney Warren, passed away on January 2, 2009 at the age of 94. He was born in
Cutler, CA on December 1, 1914. He first came to El Paso in 1929 after living in
Long Beach, CA, Cotulla, TX and Camp Knox, KY. He graduated from El Paso High
School in 1932, and worked for the Surebest Bakery in El Paso and Silver City,
NM until 1942. Burney served in WWII from 1942 to 1946. He was in the Infantry
where he rose from private to Captain, was wounded in Germany and was awarded
the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. Burney had a most enjoyable
career with El Paso Natural Gas Company and its parent company The El Paso
Company. His career began in 1946 as a clerk in the accounting department
progressing to Chief Accountant, Assistant Treasurer, Treasurer, Director of the
company, Vice President, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and
President his final year before retirement in 1980 after 34 years with the
company. During those years, he lived in El Paso, New York City, and Houston. 
Johnnie
T. Apodaca, 77, a resident of Farmington since 1965, passed away November 19,
2008, at the Heart Hospital of Albuquerque. Johnnie was born August 31, 1931, in
Albuquerque, the son of Juan Apodaca and Louisa (Trujillo) Apodaca.
Dorothy
A. Brewster, 82, passed away at Sierra Health Care Center on December 8, 2008.
Dorothy was born in El Paso, Texas on July 11, 1926 to Edmond and Aliene (Ardoin)
Derrick. Dorothy was a retired Beautician and was a resident of Elephant Butte
and formerly a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her sons
- James Brewster of Elephant Butte, NM; Bobby & wife, Paula Brewster of Elephant
Butte, NM and a sister, Clair & husband, Cliff Pierce of Elephant Butte, NM. She
is also survived by her 15 grandchildren and was preceded in death by her
husband, Bobby Witt Brewster, a retiree of El Paso Natural Gas Company.
Lindsey
Wayne Gilbreath, 73, of Kerrville, TX, died November 21, 2008, In Kerrville. He
was born August 9, 1935, in Pampa, TX to J.C. and Ruby Clemmons Gilbreath.
John
William Johnson, longtime resident of El Paso passed away December 12 at his
home. He was born April 4, 1919 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jay was employed by El
Paso Natural Gas Company for 45 years. He was active for many years in the El
Paso Horseless Carriage Club, the Model A Ford Club and the Model T club. His
friends and coworkers treasured his friendship. He was predeceased by his wife
of 56 years, Janet and his daughter, Charlotte Steele. He is survived by his
children: Phyllis Day of Austin, Fred Johnson and wife Carmen of El Paso, Robin
Ringland of Arlington, and son-in-law Harold Steele of Florence, Texas. His nine
grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren will miss their beloved Paw Paw
very much. His family is grateful for the care he received from Drs. Branch
Craige and David Dobrin; Home Care Unlimited, HomeInstead Senior Care and CIMA
Hospice and especially his devoted caregiver Bertha Urteaga.
Pat
L. Lord died February 28, 2008. She was born July 29, 1930 to George and “Bodie”
Parrish in Putnam, TX and attended schools in Putnam and Beaumont, TX,
graduating from Eunice High School in Eunice, NM.
Odis
Earl Rutledge, 68, of Bloomfield, passed away November 18, 2008, at his home
following a long illness and courageous battle with cancer. Odis was born in
Bloomfield on June 24, 1940, to Joseph Earl and Mary Alva Rutledge.
Robert
Wayne Sledge, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with our
Lord on December 4, 2008. Bob was born in Rolls, TX on April 18, 1931. His
family moved to Merkel, TX in 1936. He was graduated from Merkel High School in
1948. He attended John Tarlton Agricultural College on a basketball scholarship
before entering the Air Force in 1950 and was discharged in 1954. Bob went to
work for El Paso Natural Gas Company where he first worked as a “roustabout”. He
retired after 32 years as one of the Company’s Gas Supply Directors. Upon
retirement, he moved to San Angelo, TX, and more recently in 2007, to Las
Cruces. His summer home of 20 years was Cloudcroft, NM, where he loved to golf
and enjoyed friends in the mountains.
Johnnie
Sarah Taylor, at the age of 97, passed away in her home in New Braunfels, TX, on
November 22, 2008. She was born in Mineral Wells, TX on March 3, 1911 to Harry
and Lillian Lamm.
Robert
Vance Young was born in El Paso, TX on November 5, 1929. Robert has now gone to
be with his Lord on December 5, 2008. In 1952, her served his country during the
Korean War. He was a registered engineer, employed by El Paso Natural Gas
Company and was a 40-year member of the National Association of Corrosion
Engineers.