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TOMAS GONZALES, age 91, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2001. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Cecilia in 1971: a daughter and son-in-law,
Arlene & Arcy Vigil; and a brother, Brother Andrew Gonzales. He is
survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Zenobia and Ross Snyder, Sylvia
and Ernest Harding, Mildred and Kenneth Melendez, and Cordelia and Reyes
Garcia; a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph T. and Helen Gonzales; 24 grandchildren
and 27 great grandchildren. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:00
am on Saturday, June 9, 2001 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Pecos.
Interment will follow at Pecos Cemetery. His family has requested memorial
contributions be offered in his name to St. Anthony Church in Pecos.
Betty (Betsy) McIntosh, 83 of El Rito, New Mexican died on May
29, 2001 in Los Lunas, New Mexico after a lengthy illness. She was born
in La Chene, Quebec Canada on April 8, 1918. She was an incredible Mother,
friend and philosopher. Betty graduated from Bridgewater State Teachers
College in Massachusetts in 1935 and was an educator from 1939 through
1983, from 1963 through 1970 she was director of The Eight Northern Pueblo
Head Start program, from 1970 through 1982 she was an early childhood educator
in Michigan and Kentucky and was a Social Worker for the State of Kentucky
from 1982 through 1983. She established the El Rito Public Library, which
was the recipient of the year 2000 New Mexico Pinion Quality Award. Betty
was also a lay minister in the Norwell Methodist Church in Norwell, Massachusetts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William P. McIntosh and sisters:
Winifred Webster and Audrey Marshall. She is survived by her daughters:
Toby Turner, Robin Rohrer; sons: David B. McIntosh and wife Lois, William
B. McIntosh and wife Kathy; niece, Candy Ball; nephew, Peter Webster; 14
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be
made in her name to Sandia Hospice, 4725 Indian School Road, Suite 310,
Albuquerque, NM 87110, the El Rito Public Library, El Rito, NM 87530 or
the Hands and Heart, 10 Thomas Avenue, Los Lunas, NM 87031. A memorial
service will be held on Friday, June 8, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. at Unity Church
of Santa Fe, 1108 La Cuchara Road, Santa Fe, NM.
Charles L. Campbell, born March 15, 1923 in Benjamin, TX passed
away May 26, 2001, after a lengthy illness.Charles served his country with
distinction as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Army. He was in the 1st Infantry
Division in Europe and received the Bronze Star for heroic achievement
in Normandy, France.During his career he resided in Bloomington, IN, Brownsville,
TN, Eagle Pass, TX and El Paso, TX.He is survived by his wife, Phyllis;
daughter, Carol Beth Wrigley and husband John; son, David Campbell and
wife Carol; daughter, Jo Alison Volker; grandchildren: Sara and J. B. Wrigley.
David and William Campbell, Victoria and Benjamin Volker; brother, Allen
Dile Campbell; sister, Helen Tragesser and many other relatives and friends.
He will be laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
on May 31, 2001.
ANNE SAMUEL CROY, a resident of Santa Fe, died at her home on
Tuesday, May 29, 2001 following an illness. She is survived by her Mother;
Ruth Pope Samuel of Santa Fe, her sister, Patty Samuel Terrell of Dallas,
TX; her daughter, Amanda Croy of New York City, NY; and her son, Jeff Croy
and wife Jennifer; and her grandchildren, Maxwell and Samantha Croy, all
of Seattle, WA. Anne was born July 3, 1942 in Tyler, TX. She was a graduate
of Holton Arms School in Washington, DC, and attended the University of
Texas and Finch College in New York City. Anne was a long time resident
of Santa Fe, and a caring and active participant in many local organizations.
She served as a member of the board of directors of The Santa Fe Opera,
co-chairman of the Santa Fe Opera gala weekend, trustee of the Museum of
New Mexico Foundation Board, and served on the board of directors of Los
Golondrinas. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 3, 2001 at 2:00
PM at the Santa Fe Opera. Her family request memorial contributions be
directed in her memory to The Santa Fe Opera Foundation, PO Box 2408, Santa
Fe, NM 87504.
LUCY ROMERO, 87, formerly of Santa Fe, died Monday, May 28, 2001 in Albuquerque, where she has resided for the past two years. Lucy was born April 27, 1914 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She graduated from Highlands University with a teachers certificate and taught school for a short time. She retired in the early 1990's from the State of New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ambrosio and Francisquita Archuleta Chavez; her husband, Joseph A. Romero; two sisters: Antonia Chavez and Lena Donahue; and a brother, Anbrosio Chavez. Survivors include her daughter, Ivy Curl and husband Duane of Corrales, NM; one sister, Juliet Smith of Frostburg, Maryland; two grandchildren: Judi Bowman and Bob Schenk and wife Debbie; sister-in-law, Victoria Chavez of Santa Fe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 31, 2001 at Berardinelli Family Chapel, where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Friday, June 1, 2001 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Orlando Vigil, Eddie Castillo, Julian Cull, Sabino Rodriguez, Bill Friedman, and Albert L. Grubesic. Margeth Barrett Lang, 82, of Santa Fe and formerly of Roswell, died
early Tuesday following an extended illness. She was born February 28,
1918, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of Gladys (Harvey) Barrett.
She was raised and educated in Fairfield, Connecticut, and married Maxwell
B. Lang on January 2, 1939. Her husband preceded her in death on March
10, 2000, and the two of them are reunited again in the presence of our
Lord Jesus Christ. During her lifetime she bore and raised two daughters,
Carole Larson of Roswell, who preceded her in death in 1998, and Nancy
Davis, who resides with her husband Willard in Santa Fe. She is survived
also by five grandchildren: Helen Carlson and Matthew Larson of Greeley,
Colorado, and Maxwell Davis, Willard Davis, III and Heidi Ricci of Rhode
Island; and 13 great-grandchildren. After raising her family in Albuquerque,
she studied and became a nurse and served at Presbyterian Hospital and,
later, in various nursing care centers. She also wrote poetry and was an
accomplished painter. A memorial will be held on Thursday, April 13, at
7:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. In lieu of flowers, her family
requests that you make a donation to Hospice, the employees and volunteers
of which provided her with great comfort, love and service during her time
of greatest need.
Ricky Marquez, age 57, of Glorieta, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000,
at her home following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her
father, Desiderio Salmeron; her son, Manuel Marquez, Jr.; and her sister,
Louise Carter. Ricky was born November 7, 1942, near Rowe, NM, the daughter
of Desiderio and Cecilia Salmeron. She married Manuel A. Marquez, and they
lived in Santa Fe where she worked for the Santa Fe Public Schools for
24 years. They moved to Glorieta 12 years ago to enjoy their retirement.
She is survived by her loving husband, Manuel A. Marquez of Glorieta; two
daughters, Annette Marquez of Glorieta and Louise Dora Marquez of Santa
Fe; her mother, Cecilia Salmeron of Cerrillos, NM; two grandchildren, Martina
Marquez and Felicia Marquez; sister, Ruby King of Canoncito, NM; and three
brothers: Solomon Salmeron, Tino Salmeron, both of Santa Fe, and Desiderio
Salmeron, Jr. of Espanola. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
on Thursday, April 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel in
Glorieta. Father Jay Voorhies will be the celebrant. Interment will follow
at Rosario Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Manuel Pena, Gene Marquez,
Jim Carter, Junior Salmeron, Tino Salmeron, and Sal Salmeron.
Sue Jenkins, age 70 died in her home in Santa Fe on Sunday, April
9, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie Sue Avery and
Sherwood H. Avery. Sue was born in Teague, TX. She moved to Santa Fe from
Nebraska in 1989. While living in Nebraska she was involved in the Democratic
party and attended national conventions. She loved embroidery, stitching,
reading and playing cards. She is survived by her daughters: Jennifer Jenkins
Stauss of Santa Fe, Rebecca Sue Kilpatrick and husband Kirk of Littleton,
CO, Kathleen Jenkins and husband Ron Mascarenas of Santa Fe; brother, Terry
Avery and wife Eleanor of Dallas, TX; grandchildren: Amanda Marie Stauss,
Michael Martin Stauss, Elizabeth Avery Stauss, Katie Scarlett Kilpatrick,
Kelsey Kilpatrick, Maggie Mae Brannigan, Khala Kathleen Brannigan, and
Caroline Mae Mascarenas. Cremation has taken place.
Juan Tiburcio Sandoval, age 70 of Santa Fe, passed away Friday,
April 7, 2000, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Juan Antonio and Lugarda Sandoval; his son Adam Sandoval; and
five brothers and two sisters. Mr. Sandoval was born January 25, 1930,
to Juan Antonio and Lugarda Sandoval. He married Andrea Gabaldon June 24,
1950. After completing school he worked for P.N.M. until he was drafted.
He served in the U.S Army during the Korean Conflict, he returned from
the Army and attended vocational school to learn Spanish colonial furniture
building. He returned to work for P.N.M. and retired in 1979. He was a
member of Cristo Rey Catholic Church and the DAV. Since retirement he has
enjoyed building furniture, hunting, and enjoyed being with his family.
He is survived by his loving family: wife of fifty years, Andrea Sandoval;
sons: Edward and wife Rosalie Sandoval, Gilbert and wife Annabelle Sandoval,
Jerry and wife Pauline Sandoval, Ted and wife Maria Sandoval, Steve Sandoval
and partner Richard Wanser, and David and wife Liz Sandoval; daughters:
Rosalie Hodges and partner Daniel Dominguez, Rebecca Sandoval and Rene
Carillo, Elaine Sandoval, Lisa and husband Ray Trujillo; sister, Adelina
and husband Pablo Tafoya; brothers, Manuel Sandoval, Ernesto and wife Stella
Sandoval; 28 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous friends
and relatives. Visitation will begin Sunday, April 9, at 6:00 p.m. at Cristo
Rey Catholic Church, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 10, at 1:00 p.m. at Cristo
Rey Catholic Church. Interment will follow at National Cemetery.
Ruby F. Siler, age 65, of Santa Fe, loving mother, grandmother,
and friend to many, died Saturday evening, April 1, 2000, following a short
illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Owen William Self; her
mother; Pauline Creswell; grandson Joshua Garner; and her sister, Ruthie
Self. Ruby was born September 1, 1934, in Pine Valley, Oklahoma. With her
own children she came to Santa Fe where she worked as a shift manager at
Bert's Burger Bowl in the 1970's, and later as a retail cashier until her
retirement in 1994. She enjoyed helping her friends who needed assistance
and helped anyone that needed help. Ruby will be missed dearly by her family
and friends. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy Garner and wife Gail of
Santa Fe, and Dale Wade Garner and wife Lee of Lovington, NM; four grandsons:
Ryan, Seth, and Tyler Garner of Santa Fe, and James Garner of Oklahoma
City, OK; three sisters: Inez Ann Kulberth of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Mary
Irene Campbell of Tampa, FL and Mary Marie Jones of Hot Springs, Arkansas;
and two brothers, William R. Self and Willie Gene Self, both of Hot Springs,
Arkansas. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
April 5, at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Burial will take place at Cutter
Morning Star Cemetery in Hot Springs, Arkansas later this week.
Brian Phillips Ritchey, age 26, of Santa Fe, died on Sunday, March
26, 2000. He was born in Tallahassee, FL, on December 2, 1973. Brian was
a composer of avant-garde music. He is survived by his loving wife, Alexis
Singleton Ritchey; his parents: mother, Deborah Rikoon and husband Rob,
and father, Phillip Ritchey; and his sisters, Robyn and Hannah. His sweet
spirit will be missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held
on Thursday, March 30, at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Beth Shalom on East Barcelona.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Brian
Ritchey Scholarship Fund, c/o IRE, PO Box 2404, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2404.
Freddie Salazar, age 69 of Nambe, NM, died on Thursday, March
23, 2000. He was preceded in death by his parents, Federico and Rufina
Salazar; brother, Joe Salazar; mother and father-in-law Leopoldo and Elena
Ortiz; and brothers-in-law, Ramon Ortiz and Joe Trujillo. Mr. Salazar served
in the Air Force during the Korean conflict and retired from Los Alamos
National Laboratory as an electronic technician. He was a member of Sacred
Heart Church of Nambe and La Union Catolica del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
de Pojoaque. He is survived by his wife, Darlene of Nambe; son, Carlos
Salazar of Nambe; sisters, Mary Thorpe, Lisa Trujillo, both of Santa Fe;
sisters-in-law, Stella Salazar of Redwood, CA, Sylvia Rivera and husband
Tony of Pojoaque, Pamela Hamburg and husband John of Nambe, Rose Ortiz
of Pojoaque; brother-in-law, Waldo Ortiz and wife Martha of Nambe; many
nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on
Sunday, March 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nambe at 6:00 p.m.
where a rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Monday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. Interment will follow in Nambe Cemetery.
Magdalena Nena Lucero, age 32, of Santa Fe, died on Tuesday, March
21, 2000. She was preceded in death by her father, Antonio Eppie Urban.
Magdalena was born in Santa Fe on July 6, 1967. She was a member of St.
Anne Catholic Parish. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Lucero of
Santa Fe; sons, Albert and Sammy Lucero of Santa Fe; mother, Margie G.
Urban of Santa Fe; brothers, Joseph L. Garcia and wife Mary, and Anthony
Urban, all of Santa Fe; sisters, Diana Urban and husband Jerome Atencio,
and Angela Urban and husband Joshua Vigil, all of Santa Fe; nieces and
nephews: Corina Padilla, Jennifer Urban, Jerome Urban, Karmella Vigil,
and Austin Urban, all of Santa Fe; and many other relatives and friends
from Pecos, California and Colorado. Visitation will be held on Monday,
March 27, at 4:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel, where a rosary will
be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Tuesday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Interment
will follow at Rosario Cemetery.
Celia G. Montoya, age 65, loving mother and grandmother, of Santa
Fe, died on Sunday, March 19, 2000, following a long bout with diabetes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Juanita R. and Enrique Gurule
of La Cienega; her first husband, William Martinez; and her second husband,
Alvin Montoya. Mrs. Montoya was born May 5, 1934. She was the owner of
Celia's Beauty Salon and a member of La Cofradia de la Conquistadora. She
is survived by her children, Mary B. Dean and husband Joe, Jr. and Robert
J. Martinez; mother-in-law, Maria Inez Martinez; grandchildren: Robert
Che Martinez, Joe Abran Dean, Isaac William Dean, Tomas A. Dean, and Celia
Marina Martinez; step-granddaughter, Amy Chavez and husband Raymond; two
great-grandchildren, Sol Dominic Dean and Reece Martinez Angel; brothers:
Delfido Gurule of Greely, CO, Enrique Gurule, Daniel Gurule, both of Santa
Fe, JoJo Gurule of Espanola, Archie Gurule and Gilbert Gurule, both of
Santa Fe; sister, Juanita Flores of Santa Fe; and numerous other relatives
and friends. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, March 21, from 3-5 p.m.
at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Mrs. Montoya will then be taken to St. Francis
Cathedral where visitation will continue at 6:30 p.m. and a rosary will
be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Wednesday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Francis Cathedral. Interment will
follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Ricardo Cordova, age 84, of Lamy, died at his home on Saturday,
March 18, 2000. Mr. Cordova was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 27
years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his spending time with his family.
He was a member of Nuestra Senora de Los Remedios Catholic Church in Galisteo.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Flora Cordova; five sons: Lalo
Cordova and wife Veda, Richard Cordova, Jr. and wife Emma, Raymond Cordova,
Larry Cordova and wife Stella, Marcos Cordova and wife Anna; five daughters:
Susie Gabaldon, Lupe Paz and husband Al, Annie Quintana and husband Roger,
Tommie Benavidez and husband Arthur, Bertha Trejo; two grandchildren that
he raised as his own children, Augustine and Francisco Trejo; brother,
Chrisantos Cordova and wife Pauline; sisters-in-law, Lucia Cordova and
Mariquita Sanchez; 25 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;
and several nieces, nephews, and many other relatives. Visitation will
begin on Tuesday, March 21, at 5:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel
where a rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Wednesday, March 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Nuestra Senora de
Los Remedios Catholic Church in Galisteo. Interment will follow at Lamy
Cemetery.
Robert L. Allgood, age 84 of Santa Fe passed away March 16, 2000.
As a young man he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), and
served in the U.S. Navy with the Seabee's at the end of World War II. He
retired from Kaiser Cement Corp and the State of New Mexico. He was also
a member of the Santa Fe Rose Society and the B.P.OE. Lodge # 460. Mr.
Allgood was well known for his beautiful photographs. He is survived by
his children: Jane Allgood, John Allgood, Jim Allgood and Joe Allgood;
sisters, Frances Jennings, Lorraine Jaffurs; brother, Frank Allgood; and
numerous other family members. Private services were held Sunday, March
19, 2000, at Mr. Allgood's home.
Anthony Ferrero, of Santa Fe, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2000,
following a short illness. He was born in Raton, NM, on October 8, 1928,
to the late Paul, Sr. and Amelia Ferrero. He married his wife, Mary Frances
Ferrero, in Buffalo, NY. He attended St. Patrick Academy, St. Michael's
High School, the College of Santa Fe, and Long Beach State University.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, South Bay Golf Association
and a Little League Manager. Mr. Ferrero is survived by his loving wife,
Mary Frances Ferrero of Santa Fe; sons: Tony D. Ferrero and wife Belinda
Maez-Ferrero, David P. Ferrero, all of Santa Fe, and Gary L. Ferrero of
Raleigh, NC. He is also survived by his brothers, Paul Ferrero, Jr. of
Lincolndale, NY, Joseph Ferrero of Manhattan, NY; sisters, Maureen Paiz
of Indianapolis, MD, Faye Ferrero of Albuquerque; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:
Ti burcio Montoya and wife Ramona of Santa Fe, Sefe Rivera of Albuquerque,
Lalo Rivera and wife Annetta, Edward Rivera, Joey Rivera and wife Lucille,
Rosie McKim, all of Santa Fe; grandchildren: Angela, Christina, Michael,
Sara, Nicole, David A., Sophie, and Jacob; one great-grandchild, Christopher;
and many friends. Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 19, at 3:00 p.m.
at Berardinelli Family Chapel where a rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 20, at 10:00
a.m. at St. Francis Cathedral. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to
the St. Francis Cathedral School at 275 E. Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
Alvina Pauline Zimmermann, age 95, of Santa Fe, died on Monday,
March 13, 2000, at El Castillo Residence where she had resided for 17 years.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Estella and two brothers, Conrad
and Melvin. She was born to Mary L. and Conrad W. Zimmermann on September
21, 1904, in Indianapolis, IN. As a secretary for many companies in Indianapolis,
she gained extensive education as a secretary, taking her to Chicago then
to Omaha where she spent six years. On a visit to the Paul U. Brown's she
contacted her prior boss from Omaha, Thomas J. Allen, the Regional Director
for the National Park Service. As a result of this visit she transferred
to Santa Fe where she had happily lived ever since 1943. She retired from
the Parks Service in December of 1966. During her retirement years she
traveled extensively, visiting every country except China and Russia. She
was a member of the St. Vincent Auxiliary where she volunteered for over
25 years. She is survived by her brother, Dan of Indianapolis, IN; 13 nieces
and nephews; and many friends. A memorial service will be conducted on
Friday, March 17, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Cathedral.
Eufelia "Faye" Medina, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2000.
She was born in Santa Fe on June 14, 1919. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Donaciano and Consuelo Romero; brother, Rosendo Romero; and
sisters, Lena Rivera and Marie Medina. She was also preceded in death by
her first husband, Alfredo Sena, and second husband, Jose "Ted" Medina.
Mrs. Medina was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and wife. She was
loved by everyone and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her daughters,
Susie Sanchez, Connie Vigil and husband Eddie; son, David Sena and wife
Rita; step-children, Cecilia Koroneos, and Don Medina; brothers, Carlos
Romero and wife Virginia, William Romero and wife Emily; sisters, Nellie
Hesch, Alvina Gianardi, Stella Maes and Alice Van Hosen; grandchildren:
Mark Vigil, Lisa Vigil, Glenn Sanchez and wife Doree, Sandra Sanchez, Matthew
Sena and Monica Sena; and many nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren and
friends and neighbors. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, March 15, at
6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church where a rosary will be recited
at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March
16, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. Private family interment
services will take place at a later date.
Shirley Grace Conner Grimes, 84 died on March 12, 2000 after a
lengthy illness. She was born in Leslie, MO on July 12, 1915 to James and
Freda Conner. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Grimes, sister,
Norma Trobee and brother, Harry Connor. Mrs. Grimes was a manager at Woolworth's,
owner of Taichert's in New Mexico and Travelodges in several states. She
was a Sunday school teacher and volunteered in many organizations. She
is survived by her daughter, Mary Grimes McGar and husband Tom; sons, Richard
Grimes and wife Linda, and David Grimes; grandchildren, Troy Grimes and
wife Marcie, Travis Grimes, Kelly Grimes, and Trent Grimes. Mrs. Grimes
was dearly loved and will be missed by all. A graveside service will be
held on Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The American Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Association, Inc., 6380 E. Tanque Verde, Suite D, Tucson, AZ 85715.
Amarante Romero, Sr., of Santa Fe, died peacefully on Sunday,
March 12, 2000. He was 102 years old. He worked at the Santa Fe Senior
Citizens Center until the age of 101, when he finally retired. He is survived
by his former wife, Anita Romero; ten children: John Romero and wife Vita
of Espanola, Amarante Romero, Jr. (Tito) and wife Martha of Santa Fe, Nelson
Romero and wife Ester of Espanola, Felix Romero and wife Monica of La Mesilla,
Lillian Lopez of Rodarte, Maria Angelina Arguello of Santa Monica, CA,
Mary Garcia of La Mesilla, Loren Pacheco of Espanola, Patsy Roybal and
husband Patrick of Denver, CO, Linda Franco and husband Dave of Las Cruces;
41 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and
many other relatives. To our beloved father, we will miss you as the years
come and go but in our hearts you will live forever, because we love you
so. YOUR LOVING FAMILY Visitation will begin on Tuesday, March 14, from
4-6 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel in Santa Fe (corner of Luisa and
Alta Vista). Mr. Romero will then be taken to St. Anne Catholic Church
in Santa Fe (511 Alicia St.)where a rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 15, at
10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Loma Vista Cemetery in Alcalde, NM.
A reception will follow the service at the Morada behind St. Anne's Church
in Alcalde. You are all invited to join us.
Jim Lujan (Santiago), born October 9, 1938, passed away after
a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Candelaria and Vivian Lujan; brothers, Damacio and Daniel Lujan;
sister, Matilde; special niece, Mildred Valencia; special aunt, Isabel
Lujan; and primo, Paul Lujan. Jim graduated from Pecos High School, where
he was an outstanding athlete playing basketball and baseball. Right after
graduation, he joined the Air Force, which allowed him to tour Europe,
the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. He then attended the College
of Santa Fe where he received his BA in psychology. He taught special education
classes, worked for the City of Santa Fe, State of New Mexico and Sears.
He joined and volunteered in many organizations. At one time or another,
he was a member of the 20-30 club, Young Democrats, American Legion in
Pecos and the State of New Mexico chapter, a little league coach and very
active in politics. He served in the National Guard Reserve and served
as assistant chaplain during the prison riot. He was an avid musician and
played the saxophone in a local band, Reflections. He enjoyed all kinds
of music and encouraged his family and friends to use their musical talent.
He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved practical jokes. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing and camping. He was a volunteer for the Salvation Army,
several political campaigns, and enjoyed helping people to help themselves.
His family was very important to him he encouraged them to go to school,
play their music and stay together. He was a member of St. Anthony's Parish
in Pecos. He will be terribly missed by all who knew him. He is survived
by his wife, Viola Lujan; son, Ronald Wayne and wife Leona; in-laws, Jose
and Flora Quintana; brother, Vivian Lujan and wife Florinda; sisters: Secundina
Aragon and husband Ben, Angelina Lucero and husband Patricio, and Frances
Varela and husband Mike; God children: Jose Delgado, Feliz Sisneros, Vicky
Lopez, and James Trujillo; nephews: Gene Lujan, Clarence Lujan, James Lucero,
Patrick Lucero, Danny Lucero, Darrell Varela, Michael Varela, Fidel Valencia,
Gilbert Valencia, Christy Valencia, Earl Valencia, Jeffrey Lujan, and Arthur
Pacheco; nieces: Leann Lopez, Ruth Tapia, Stella Valencia, Darlene Armijo,
Matilda Varela, Shirley Valencia and Yvonne Woods; sisters-in law: Rachel
Lujan, Mary Lou Trujillo and husband Henry, Lucille Pacheco; primos: Abe
Lujan and wife Loretta, Tommy Lujan, Herman Lujan, Filemon Vigil, and Lorenzo
Vigil; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation and a rosary were
held on Monday, March 13, 2000. Another visitation will be held on Tuesday,
March 14, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Pecos, where a
rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. by the Catholic Daughters and again
at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday,
March 15, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Pecos. Interment
will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. If you prefer, in lieu of flowers,
you may make donations to either of the following organizations: The Salvation
Army, P.O. Box 9918, Santa Fe, NM 87504 or The Hospice Center, 1400 Chama
Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
John W. Miller, Sr., age 80, of Santa Fe, died on Saturday, March
11, 2000. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and
three sisters. Mr. Miller was born on December 3, 1919, to John B. and
Minnie Miller in Servilleta, NM. He served in World War II with the U.S.
Army in the Pacific theatre from 1942-1946. He worked most of his life
in construction as a mechanic. He had lived in Santa Fe for 40 years and
was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon).
He is survived by his wife, Lora of Santa Fe; five children: John W. Miller,
Jr. and wife Linda, Connie Sanchez and husband Ernest, Calvin Miller and
Melody, David Miller and wife Linda, and Joanne Lamoreux and husband Roger.
He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Lisa, Johnny III, Luree, Calvin
Jr., Michael, Ronnie, Jeena, Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Kevin; eight great-grandchildren;
sisters: Bunnie of Tres Piedras, NM, Shirley of Belen, NM, Dollie of Peralta,
NM, Clara of Farmington, NM; and brother, Charles of Albuquerque. Visitation
will be held on Tuesday, March 14, at 9:00 a.m. at the Mormon Church, 410
Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, where a Funeral service will be conducted at 10:00
a.m. Interment will follow at Tres Piedras Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. The family
requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints Missionary Fund, 410 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM
87505 or the Alzheimers Research Fund, National Headquarters, 70 East Lake
Street, Chicago, IL 60601-5997.
Maxwell Bendick Lang, age 91, of Santa Fe, formerly of Roswell,
died early Friday, March 10, 2000 following a short illness. He was born
November17, 1908, in New York City, the son of David and Helen Bendick
Lang. He received his formal education from McBurney Prep School and New
York University. He married Margeth Barrett of Fairfield, Connecticut.
He worked on Wall Street, then sold men's clothing around New England,
then worked for R.H. Macy Co. In 1948 he moved his family to Albuquerque
where he joined Hale Sanitary Supply to sell institutional supplies in
southeast New Mexico. He retired in 1975 and moved to Roswell in 1977 and
on to Dexter in 1979. Mack was a published author and an avid tennis player
for over 64 years, having collected many trophies. He was a member of Roswell's
RSVP from 1977-1994 and served on their Advisory Board; he served on the
Joy Center Board of Directors. He often spoke of his many blessings. Maxwell
Lang, known as "Mack" loved the Lord Jesus Christ in life and is with Him
in death for eternity. Mack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margeth
Lang, his daughter Nancy Davis and husband Bill of Santa Fe; 5 grandchildren;
and many great grandchildren. His daughter Carole Larson preceded him in
death in 1998. The family will greet friends in his memory on Sunday, March
12th between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family
Chapel. Private burial will take place in Roswell at Southpark Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers his family requests that you give money to someone in
need.
Raymond Earl Ley, age 82, died at his home in Terrero, NM, on
Thursday, March 9, 2000. He was born in Senecca, NM, to the late Dora Kahler
Ley and Otto T. Ley. He was a veteran of WWII with the Army Corp. of Engineers
and assisted with the building of the Alaskan Highway. He resided with
Happy and Delfina Ley in Terrero, NM, from 1954-1980, and then with Huie
and Sherry Ley in Terrero until his death. Mr. Ley is survived by his two
brothers, Carl Ley of Kingman, AZ, and Albert Ley and wife Adeline of Bismark,
ND; sister-in-law, Delfina Ley; four nieces; six nephews; and numerous
great-nieces, great-nephews, and other family members. He will be missed
especially by the Huie Ley family, Sherry, Huie, Brandy, Conrad, and Matthew
with whom he had lived for the past 20 years. Visitation will begin on
Monday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel where a funeral
service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National
Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Brown, Eric Nicholson, Conrad
Ley, Brandy Ley, Matt Ley and Martin Brown.
Maria de Los Angeles Martinez de Sena, age 87, of Nambe, formerly
of Santa Fe, died on Thursday, March 9, 2000. She was preceded in death
by her parents, Tranquilino and Epifania Sena and her brother, Jose Maria
Sena. Mrs. Martinez was born August 1, 1912, in Santa Fe. She was married
to Cayetano Martinez and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Francis
Cathedral Parish and Woodmen of the World. She is survived by her loving
husband, Cayetano Martinez of Nambe; her beloved children: Joe Ray Martinez,
Rudy C. Martinez, both of Santa Fe, Edward Martinez and wife Marcelina
of Nambe, and Marie Fannie Blea and husband Larry of Santa Fe. She is also
survived by her grandchildren: Robert E. Martinez, Jessie Aaron Martinez,
Millisa Martinez, Monica Martinez, Jose M. Martinez, Rafael Martinez, Jocelyn
Martinez, Jessica Martinez, Joseph Blea and wife Lisa, Romano Blea, Kathleen
Blea, Francine Arguello and husband Frank, Janice Blea, Hillary Gagliardi
and husband Nicholas, Javier Blea, and Lisa Blea; 10 great-grandchildren;
and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will begin on Saturday,
March 11, at 3:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel where a rosary
will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Sunday, March
12, at 3:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel where a rosary will
be recited at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Monday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Cathedral. Interment will
follow at Rosario Cemetery.
Maxwell Bendick Lang, age 91, of Santa Fe, formerly of Roswell, died early Friday, March 10, 2000 following a short illness. He was born November17, 1908, in New York City, the son of David and Helen Bendick Lang. He received his formal education from McBurney Prep School and New York University. He married Margeth Barrett of Fairfield, Connecticut. He worked on Wall Street, then sold men's clothing around New England, then worked for R.H. Macy Co. In 1948 he moved his family to Albuquerque where he joined Hale Sanitary Supply to sell institutional supplies in southeast New Mexico. He retired in 1975 and moved to Roswell in 1977 and on to Dexter in 1979. Mack was a published author and an avid tennis player for over 64 years, having collected many trophies. He was a member of Roswell's RSVP from 1977-1994 and served on their Advisory Board; he served on the Joy Center Board of Directors. He often spoke of his many blessings. Maxwell Lang, known as "Mack" loved the Lord Jesus Christ in life and is with Him in death for eternity. Mack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margeth Lang, his daughter Nancy Davis and husband Bill of Santa Fe; 5 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. His daughter Carole Larson preceded him in death in 1998. The family will greet friends in his memory on Sunday, March 12th between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Private burial will take place in Roswell at Southpark Cemetery. In lieu of flowers his family requests that you give money to someone in need. |