MARY CATHERINE Jones CHURCH, 71, of Santa Fe died Wednesday.
She was the daughter of Santa Fe homesteaders William and Ruth Bush Jones. She attended Loretto Girls School, St. Mary's High School, the University of New Mexico and the Northwestern Medical School. She had a distinguished professional career as one of the first licensed physical therapists in New Mexico. A longtime resident of Roswell, she retired to her family home in Santa Fe in 1996. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Church; sons, William Church of Alamogordo, Robert Church of Cedar Crest, Christopher Church of Seattle, Edward Church of Scottsdale and Thomas Church of Santa Fe; 10 grandchildren; and sister, Florence Ruth Brown-Folmar of Santa Fe. A visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the same chapel with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery followed by a reception at her home. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: May 7, 2004
ANTONIA "TONI" S. TAFOYA GALLEGOS, 83, formerly of Las Vegas, N.M., died Monday at the Summerlin Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev. She was a resident of of Las Vegas, Nev. She was born in San Antonio, N.M. She served the Immaculate Conception Church for 25 years as eucharistic minister and served two Masses daily. She taught catechism, helped train all the altar servers, created all the infant Jesus garments and provided many other services for the church. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesus Antonio Tafoya; mother, Maria Candelaria Baca-Tafoya; husband, Tony Gallegos; brother, Joe Tafoya; and sister, Katie Tafoya. She is survived by her daughters and son, Julie O'Neal and husband Charles, Bill Tafoya and wife Katrina and Josie Job and husband Gene, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; 10 grandchildren; sister, Lena Salazar of Las Vegas, N.M.; brother, Cordy Tafoya of Albuquerque; and many other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. today at the Immaculate Conception Church with burial to follow at 1 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church (for Masses), 811 6th Street, Las Vegas, N.M., 87701. Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., 1 (800) 479-3511.
Dated: May 7, 2004
PROCOPIO GONZALES, 80, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, Nash Gonzales of the family home in Las Vegas, N.M.; children, Juan Gonzales and wife Della, Dolores Gurule and husband Alfonso, Gibo Gonzales and wife Michelle, Michael Gonzales and wife Wanda, Martha Trujillo and husband Ron, Al "Amado" Gonzales and wife Teri, Connie Garcia and husband Mike, Steve Gonzales and wife Valerie and Annette Garcia and husband Randy, all of Las Vegas, N.M., Annabelle Leon and husband Steve and Carmen Gallagher and husband John, all of Las Vegas, Nev., Cheila Shelton and husband Glen of Santa Fe, Alfred Gonzales and wife Norma, and Leroy Gonzales and wife Jeanette, all of Albuquerque; 36 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Louise Maloof and Silver and Cecilia Garcia, all of Roswell, Ben and Mary Candelaria, Richard and Sophia Jacoby, Tom and Alfreda Gonzales, all of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and many other relatives. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Las Vegas, N.M. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at the same church with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Las Vegas, N.M. Nelson Funeral Home, Las Vegas, N.M., (877) 542-2421.
Dated: May 7, 2004
LAWRENCE LUCERO, 71, of Dixon died Wednesday after a sudden illness. He was a farmer and a member of Post 62 of the American Legion in Dixon. He enjoyed spending his time camping, fishing and hunting. He married in 1958 and had two daughters. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan D. and Loyda S. Lucero; brother, Isaac Lucero; sister, Susanna Maes and father and mother-in law Abelino and Amalia Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Susie of Dixon; daughters, Rayette Lucero of Dixon and Patty Mondragon and husband Ricky of Peñasco; three grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Archuleta and Ruben Lucero and wife Corina, all of Dixon, Josie Galloway and husband Tony of Albuquerque; and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. with a devotional service to follow at 7 p.m. Sunday at Embudo Presbyterian Church in Dixon. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the same church with burial to follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home in the Española Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: May 7, 2004
SAMUEL T. "CHUCO" MARTINEZ, 75, of Chimayó died Wednesday after a short illness. He was a well-known mechanic in Chimayó. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He served for about 25 years as mardromo for the ditches in Chimayó. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tonita Martinez; parents, Emilio and Primitia Martinez; sister, Martina Martinez; brother, Emilio Martinez Jr. and stepson, Eddie Martinez. He is survived by his sons, Samuel Martinez Jr. and companion Jessica Gonzales and Anthony Martinez and companion Maria Acosta, all of Chimayó; stepsons, Victor Martinez of Española and Mike Martinez of Santa Fe; stepdaughters, Adelia Martinez and husband Clyde and Lou Ellen Vigil and husband William, all of Española; brothers, Willie Martinez and wife Lydia of El Guique, Ernesto Martinez and wife Olivama of Española and Bidelio Martinez of Chimayó; sister, Emma Lopez of La Puebla and close friend, Joe Avila of Chimayó; and many other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home in Española with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. (505) 747-7477.
Dated: May 7, 2004
GREGORIA "GRACE" JIMENEZ-C DE BACA died Tuesday after a short illness.
She was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eufracio; parents, Simon and Anita Jimenez; sisters, Sophia and Florencia; and brothers, Severiano and Simon. She is survived by her sister, Lionicia and husband Frank Garcia; daughters, Rosina and husband Norberto Villa, Viola and husband Eligio Varela, Marie Edwina and husband Scott Chapman; sons, Rudy and wife Joan, Simon and wife Priscilla, Tom and wife Agneda, Daniel and wife Karen and Gilbert C de Baca; 25 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held at 3 p.m. today at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the same church with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: May 14, 2004
DANNY RAYMOND AGUILAR, 36, of Inglewood, Calif., died June 5.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Michael Aguilar. He is survived by his mother, Elba Coca Romero Aguilar; brothers and sisters, Joseph Viola, Carl and Lori Aguilar, all of El Segundo, Calif.; and many other relatives and friends.
Services have taken place.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: June 22, 2004
BARRY LOUIS BARTHELL, 69, of Tesuque died Saturday at St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness.
He was born in Los Angeles to Samuel and Alice Barthell. He came with his parents to Los Alamos in 1947 and later graduated from Los Alamos High School. He married Janet Sue Cain in 1955 and they had three children. He worked at LANL for most of his career and held several patents. He was an avid skier, hiker, and enjoyed training Afghan hounds.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Sue Cain.
He is survived by his second wife, Jolene Barthell of Tesuque; children, Robin and Rod Stothard and Greg Barthell and wife, Judy, all of Los Alamos; Ben Barthell and wife, Marjean, of Bloomington, Minn., and stepdaughter Paula Jordan LeBlanc of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
He chose to be cremated and have no funeral. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in his name to the Santa Fe Community Foundation.
Santa Fe Funeral Options, 989-7032.
Dated: June 22, 2004
CLARA M. BORREGO, 85, of El Guique died Saturday after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delfinio Borrego.
She is survived by her children, Jose E. Borrego and wife, Faustina, of El Guique, Bernie Sanchez, and Richard Borrego, both of Estaca; sister, Bessie Romero of Grand Junction, Colo., eight grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Cremation has taken place and services have been held.
DeVargas Funeral Home (505) 747-7477.
Dated: June 22, 2004
EDITH SUSANNE CASCIANI, 60, of Santa Fe died Saturday.
She was born in York, Pa., to the late George and Nellie Anna La Fontaine. She married Roger Casciani in 1965. She was a graduate of York Suburban High School and a graduate of Penn State University where she earned a bachelor's degree in English in 1965. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was employed as an English tutor, librarian assistant, elementary school teacher and teacher's aide. She was a partner with many Christian ministries worldwide. She served the Episcopalian church vesting and was an acolyte.
Memorial contributions may be donated to the Christian ministry of your choice.
She is survived by her husband; sons, Matt Casciani and wife, Kristin; and Tom Casciani and wife, Catherine; four grandchildren; brother, William H. Long; and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service and Holy Eucharist will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at The Church of the Holy Faith, 311 E. Palace Ave, Santa Fe.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, (505) 983-4331.
Dated: June 22, 2004
