MARILYN ELOISE RINGGENBERG PATRICK, 66, of Santa Fe died Tuesday.
She was born in Ames, Iowa to the late Carl and Eloise Ringgenberg.
She attended Broadlawns Nursing College in Des Moines, Iowa, and worked as a registered nurse for decades. She was a loving mother, wife and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and traveling throughout the world. She enjoyed spending time with special friends in Santa Fe and activities at St. John's Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Maxwell; sons, Mike and wife Yvonne of Albuquerque and David and wife Bahareh of Bellingham, Wash.; sister, Ruth Matson of Ames, Iowa; and brother, Robert Tinggenberg of Nevada, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.
A service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John's United Methodist Church with burial to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. John's United Methodist Church Youth College Scholarship Fund.
McGee Memorial Chapel, 983-9151.
Dated: November 6, 2004
JUAN "PEANUT" TRUJILLO, 83, of Taos died Wednesday.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara L. Trujillo and daughter, Josie Romero.
He is survived by his children, Cristobal Trujillo and wife Cordelia of Talpa, Rose LeBlanc and husband Phil Vigil of Questa, Tony Trujillo and wife Marcella of Dixon, Cecilia Trujillo Martinez and husband Tomas and Robert Trujillo, all of Taos, Leo Trujillo and wife Connie of Cordillera, Julie Schank and husband Tom of Iowa, George Trujillo of San Diego, Debbie Trujillo, whom he raised as a daughter and husband Manuel Baca; brothers and sisters; 17 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the same church with burial to follow at Las Cruces Cemetery.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: November 6, 2004
JALEN JAMES IAIN BUSTOS, 4, of Santa Cruz, died Tuesday after a short illness.
He is survived by his parents, Dino and Jeanne Bustos; sister, Jordan Bustos, all of Santa Cruz; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. followed by a devotional service at 7 p.m. today at Victory Faith Church in Española. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the same church with burial to follow at Loma Vista Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: September 23, 2004
JOSE G. "TITO" MAESTAS, 88, of Española, died Monday after a long illness.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a prisoner of war for 31/2 years and was in the Bataan Death March. He was the recipient of the American Defense Service ribbon with one bronze star, Asiatic Pacific Campaign ribbon with two bronze stars, Philippine Defense ribbon with one bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, Victory ribbon and Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Tonita Maestas; sister, Eufemia Maestas; and brothers, Hilario and Ramon Maestas.
He is survived by his wife, Celsa Maestas of Española; children, Yolanda Salazar and husband Richard of Ranchitos and Tillie Maestas-Martinez of Española; four granddaughters; close cousin, Antonio Maria Maestas of Canjilon; special niece, Belen Garcia of Salt Lake City; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today in the Sangre De Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at a time to be determined Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Española with burial to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: September 23, 2004
MICHAEL L. MARKHAM, 39, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Sunday.
He was a former resident of Havre De Grace, Md. He was born in Sweetwater, Texas, to Melvin Boyd Markham and Linda Marie Wilson. He was married to Denise Crisp. He was employed by Los Alamos Medical Center as a respiratory therapist and had been an employee of John Hopkins Bay View Medical Center for seven years. He loved barbecuing and woodworking. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Markham; son, Eric Patterson, both of Havre De Grace, Md.; daughters, Melody Speeks, Samantha Markham and Shiela Markham, all of Tazewell, Va.; parents, Melvin & Linda Markham of Las Vegas, Nev.; sisters, Tammy Finke and husband Mike of Las Vegas, Nev., and Terri Evans and husband Jerry Jaramillo of Anton Chico; brother, Chuck Markham and wife Mary of Storey City, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.
A public visitation will be held today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 734 Terrace Drive, Las Vegas, N.M. Flowers will be accepted at 734 Terrace Drive, Las Vegas, N.M.
Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., 1-800-479-3511.
Dated: September 23, 2004
JOSE MALAQUIAS RAEL, 79, of Questa died Monday.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Salomon and Irene Rael; and brothers, Moises, J.B. and Elirio.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Rael; children, Michael Rael and Cindy, Marcus Rael and wife Jana, Roxanne Cisneros and husband Gabriel, Ralph Rael and wife Lisa, Mario Rael and wife Gidget, Malaquias Rael Jr. and wife Danette and Matthew Rael and wife Georgianna; 21 grandchildren; and many other relatives.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Questa. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the same church with burial to follow at San Pedro Cemetery.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: September 23, 2004
