EDITH HAAG, 81, of Los Alamos died Saturday in Albuquerque after a long illness.
She was born in Pelham, Ga. She graduated from Pelham High School in 1941 and attended Freeman Business College from 1941 to 1942. She worked at the Naval Ordinance Plant in Macon, Ga., from 1942 until 1944 (making depth charges). She enlisted in the Women's Army Corps (WACs) in 1944 and ended up in New Mexico to work on the Manhattan Project. After her discharge in 1946, she worked for the Atomic Energy Commission (later the Energy Research and Development Administration and the Department of Energy) and worked for 36 years before her retirement in 1981. She was a contract specialist at DOE for a major part of her career. She was a world traveler. Her hobbies included golf, bowling, art, collecting and shopping. She enjoyed taking art classes from a local teacher. In the summer, she played golf and in the winter, she bowled. A bowler for over 40 years, she was a certified instructor for youth bowling for eight years. She was a member of the WIBC Pioneer Club and a state representative for New Mexico to the national tournaments for several years. In 1997, she was inducted into the New Mexico Women Bowling Association's
Hall of Fame.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edwin Haag; parents, Thomas Earl Barwick and Mary Brock Sellers; and brother, Jesse (Buck) Barwick.
She is survived by her sisters, Francis Castleberry of Pelham, Ga. and Juanita Palmer of Georgetown, Ga.; son, Bill Haag and wife Belinda; three grandsons; and many other relatives.
A public viewing will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Berardinelli Funeral Home in Santa Fe. A graveside ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe followed by a public memorial service at 2:30 p.m. at New Beginnings Assembly of God in Los Alamos. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to the New Mexico Alzheimer's Association.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: August 3, 2004
IAN PHILIP HOYER, 18, of Pilar died Friday in an accident.
He was born in Taos. He was a 2004 graduate of Chamisa Mesa. His interests included music, art and cooking.
He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Nancy Hoyer; brother, Tristan; and many other relatives and friends.
A gathering for family and friends to celebrate his life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Musik Park in Pilar.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: August 3, 2004
ARTHUR N. NICHOLAS LEDERMAN, 85, of Lower San Pedro died Friday.
He was born in Wheaton, Ill. to the late Anton and Katherine Lederman. He was enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1940 and was a World War II Veteran having received many awards. He was a retired landscaper.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Elmer, Barney and Ralph Lederman. He is survived by his wife, June Lederman; daughter, Cheryl Lynne Lederman of Española, sister, Gertrude Lederman of Wheaton, Ill.; and many other relatives.
Private family services have been held. There will be no public services.
Block-Salazar Mortuary of the Española Valley, (505) 753-2288.
Dated: August 3, 2004
DARLENE S. LOPEZ, 44, of Los Luceros died Wednesday after a long illness.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Victory Faith Church with burial to follow at Loma Vista Cemetery in Alcalde.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: August 3, 2004
EDEL MAGALLANES, 20, of Llano Quemado died unexpectedly Friday.
He is survived by his wife, Miriam Aguirre Magallanes; and daughters, Nayeli Magallanes, Sonya and Vanessa Enriquez.
Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be held in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: August 3, 2004
MARY T. MARTINEZ, 75, of Santa Fe died Friday of cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Cecilia Benavidez; sister, Tillie Block; and brother, Edward Benavidez.
She is survived by her husband, Freddie Martinez Sr.; daughters, Judy Dantis and husband John, Linda Martinez and husband Tony Cervone, Jennifer Trujillo and husband Joe; sons, Freddie Martinez Jr. and wife Deborah and Danny Martinez and wife Robin; 12 grandchildren: brother, Armando Benavidez and wife Susie; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 511 Alicia St. Mass will be celebrated at noon Thursday at the same church. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: August 3, 2004
PAT TYSON, 66, of Los Cordovas died Friday.
She moved to Taos in 1981 where she owned and operated the Carson House Shop along with Georgia Hale. She graduated from Oklahoma College for Women. She studied drama in New York and performed as a stand up comedian. She was senior vice president of Columbia Savings & Loan in Denver. She was an animal lover.
She is survived by many relatives and friend/biz partner Georgia Ann Hale.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Rivera Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Four Corners Animal League, P.O. Box 1163, Taos, NM 87571; Humane Society of Taos, P.O. Box 622, Taos, NM 87571 or Dixon Animal Protection Society, P.O. Box 96, Dixon, NM 87527. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: August 3, 2004
EUFELIA M. VASQUEZ, 53, of Taos died Friday.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ricardo Vasquez.
She is survived by her mother, Aurora Vasquez; children, Leonard Vasquez of Los Angeles, Margaret and Angela F. Vasquez, both of Taos; father of her children, Adolpho Garcia; four grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Richard Vasquez Jr. and wife Dora, Jose Vasquez, Michael Vasquez and wife Priscilla, Martha Martinez, Rose Gallegos and Georgia Vasquez.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. today at Rivera Chapel.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, 758-3841.
Dated: August 3, 2004
