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Birthday Wydell Wicker

Wydell Wicker celebrated her 100th birthday on July 5th, 2009. She was born in

Pineville, Mississippi on July 6th, 1909, and moved to El Paso in 1936, which has

continued to be her home.

She was married to Carl Wicker, deceased, for 57 years, and has one daughter and son

in law, Carol and Walt McCauley. The love of her life is her three grandchildren and

three great-grandchildren.

She has been an active member of Grace Methodist Church for many years.

Some of her early memories are living on a farm in Mississippi as a small girl, going to

church in a surrey (wagon), and seeing hams smoked in the smokehouse. She says a

lot of things have happened in the last 100 years and she has enjoyed every year.

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Congratulations Mrs. Thomas

Mrs. Thomas has retired after 35 years of loyal faithful

and dedicated service with the El Paso

Independent School District.Irma Ortega Thomas

has retired from the El Paso Independent School

District as an administrator. Having started her

career as a classroom teacher in 1974, Mrs. Thomas

has taught at several EPISD elementary schools.

She obtained her Master of Education degree from

Sul Ross State University and

became an administrator and Assistant

Principal at Douglass elementary school. She has

been the Principal of Paul C. Moreno Elementary school

since 2001. Paul C. Moreno Elementary School has

recently achieved academic recognition as a

Texas Recognized School.

Her husband is very proud of her and submits this

congratulatory acknowledgement to her.

CONGRATULATIONS IRMA ON A JOB

WELL DONE!!

Birthday David Herrera

To the man with a HEART

of gold, Thank you for

being you and everything

you do!

Happy Birthday, I love you

forever and a million days.

Jackie

anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gregory

Coy and Frances

Gregory celebrated

their 60th Wedding

Anniversary June 18th,

2009 at the Santa Teresa

Country Club, with

family & friends. They

were married June

18th, 1949 in Anadarko,

Oklahoma.

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Congratulations Andrea Lynn ShawQuinCeañera Gabriela

Andrea Lynn Shaw PA-C

The University Of Texas Health Science Center at San

Antonio school of Health Professionals awarded the

degree of Master of Physician Assistant on May 23,

2009. We are so very proud of your dedication and

accomplishments. Special thanks to Dr. Guggedahl, Dr.

Tremper and Dr. Manuel Borrego for their

encouragements and inspirations.

All our love,

The Molina and Segura families

and your proud parents

Henry and Yolanda Shaw

We thank our AWESOME God for you’re an angel from

above. You’re the miracle God sent to us 15 years ago

and we have been blessed. May God continue to guide

you and protect you as you enter your adolescence and

adulthood. Happy 15th Birthday, Gabriela!

Love you now and forever,

Daddy and Momma

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Wedding Ali Rachelle Duffel & Christopher Patrick Neuman

Ali Rachelle Duffel and Christopher Patrick Neumann were married June 27, 2009, at Infant

Jesus Catholic Church, Lumberton, Texas.

Ali, daughter of Albert Duffel and the late Teresa Duffel of Sour Lake, has a BS in

Renewable Natural Resources from Texas A&M (2005) and a MS in Rangeland Ecology &

Management (2008). She works in Houston for SWCA.

Christopher, the son of Gerard and Sharon Neumann of El Paso, has a BS in Biomedical

Science from Texas A&M (2006) and attends Baylor College of Medicine.

Maid of honor was Amy Duffel. Bridemaids were Emily and Mikaela Neumann, Bonnie

Diedzic, Amber Powell, Amy Sanderson, Camille Schroder and Melissa Schell. Best man

was Andy Gutierrez. Groomsmen were Anthony and Nicholas Neumann, Christopher

Duffeel, Marc and Reid Schroder, Troy Perales and Eric Robles. Avery Jones was the flower

girl. Nicholas Neumann Jr. was ring bearer.

The couple honeymooned in Napa Valley.

Birthday Sofia Marisol Avila

Happy 1st Birthday Sofia!

July 14, 2009

Your tender smile warms

our hearts.

You’ve filled our year with

extra love, joy and fun.

Hugs and kisses!

Mommy, Daddy, and your

big brother Miguel Angel

Birthday Adrienne Elaine Gil

Happy 17th Birthday!

God Bless you now and

forever. We love you

very much.

Mom, Dad and Sister

Danny

(Mary & Oscar)

Grandparents

Jesus & Maria Perez

Love you always!

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Birthday Toad Wilson

95? Really?!

Happy Birthday Toad Wilson!

Toad Wilson celebrated his 95th birthday this past weekend, with

family at his home in Cottonwood Canyon. Yup, he is still using the

self-propelled lawnmower the family gave him for his 90th birthday

and the computer he received for his 93rd birthday. On his own at age

15 at the start of the depression, Toad worked, saved and kept the

bills paid. He and his brother Jack took care of their mother, younger

brother and several nieces and nephews. He retired from Standard Oil

of El Paso. We love you and are so proud of the man you are and all

that you have accomplished!

Birthday Nicole Alexis Espinosa

Nicole Alexis Espinosa

Happy 15th Birthday July 20th

Baby, we can still remember the day you were born,

feels like only yesterday. You’re growing up so fast.

Nikki, keep aiming high for your dreams.

This is only the beginning of many

accomplishments you shall triumph. We will

always be there for you. May you treasure and

remember this day forever. We are so proud of you and

love you very much. Happy Birthday!

Love always your,

Dad, Mom, little sister Serena and of course Sweety

Congratulations Caitlin

Caitlin, Congratulations on your recent graduation. Good

luck at Colorado State, Pueblo. Kick butt and make us proud

Guera!

Love,

Dad, Mom, Jessica, Mandy and Jacob

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engagement Armendariz & Casiano

One day a boy from El Paso named Michael

Casiano met a girl from El Paso named Jacqueline

Armendariz. They fell in love after lots of romancing,

dancing and star glancing... Then, not too much

later, they heard a call from the Big Guy upstairs to

get married. As time passed, the two finished school

first, worked hard at their jobs and began to plan a

wedding for August 8, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

in El Paso.

Jacqueline, the daughter of the magnificent

Rosalinda and Gilberto Armendariz, went to school at

NMSU after graduating from Coronado High School

in 2005. NMSU rewarded her with a Bachelor of Arts

degree in Journalism and Mass Communications in

2008. She has worked for MediaNews Group since

2007.

Michael, the son of the lovely Mary and Charles

Casiano, went to Eastwood High School and

graduated in 2001. From there, he built his career as a

professional and studied for an Associate’s Degree

in Business Management, graduating from EPCC in

2008. Since 2007, he has worked for AT&T.

And so their story begins ...

“Set me as a seal on your heart, as a seal on your arm.

For stern as death is love, relentless as the nether-

world is devotion; its flames are a blazing fire.”

- Song of Solomon 8:6

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Wedding Flores-Alvarado

Rafael H. Flores and Emma Cuellar-Flores are pleased to

announce the marriage of their daughter Marissa Ann to

Josue, son of Rosa Elena and Arturo Alvarado.

Josue and Marissa were married on Saturday June 6, 2009

in an intimate ceremony surrounded by close

family members and friends.

Their families would like to wish them

happiness, many blessings, and success in their

new life together as husband and wife

Birthday Christopher Devin Felix

THE BIG “10”

Christopher Devin Felix

“Happy Birthday”

Love, Emily and Dad

Wedding Jason & Jami

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Congratulations Alexandria Melendez

Alexandria Melendez is a recent UTEP graduate. She

earned a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in

microbiology and applied mathematics and a minor

in chemistry. Allie graduated magna cum laude with

an honors certificate and was profiled during the

commencement ceremony.

Allie is currently enrolled at Northwestern

University, Chicago, Illinois, where she is pursuing

her MD and PhD degrees. Her 7 years of study are

funded by the National Institute of Health.

Allie is the daughter of Rick and Teresa Melendez of

El Paso. She has a younger brother, John, who is also

a Coronado graduate and in the ARMY Reserves.

Allie enjoyed her 4 years at UTEP and hopes to come

home and give back to her community. She misses

the people and its great Mexican food.

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anniversary Henry & Terry Masterson

Congratulations

Henry and Terry Masterson on

your 25th Wedding

Anniversary.

May God continue to bless your

lives with love and happiness

and may you always know how

very special you are.

The Rodriguez Family

Birthday Christopher Lee Perez

Lordy , lordy, ,

look who’s 30!

Happy Birthday from all of

your family. Wishing you

the best and may all of

your dreams come true!

Love,

Mom, Dad, Grandma and

brother

Birthday Noah

Happy 12th Birthday

Noah

We just can’t believe that you are 12 years old today!

You’ve grown up right before our very eyes and we couldn’t be prouder

of you. Now starting middle school and getting ready for your big trip

to Washington- we know that there are only great things ahead for you.

Remember- keep God first in your life and everything else will fall into

place.

Happy Birthday Big Kid!

We love you,

Mom, Dad, Zach, Grandpa, Grandma 1 and Grandma 2

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

Events/locations: The Military Order of the World Wars honored one of its members on his 104th birthday. Willie Kucera celebrated his birthday with a reception at The Great American Land & Cattle Company Steakburger Restaurant. Kucera is still active in the organization and is its oldest member.

People: 1. (left to right) Willie Kucera. 2. (left to right) Sugar Hayden, Buster Hayden and Mary Schwab.3. (left to right) Eileen Keelan and Tom Manning.4. (left to right) David C. Thackston and Roy E. Gray.5. (left to right) Mimi Thackston, Trich and Pat Espinoza.

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