RONALD (RON) STEVEN MESSICK, 46, of Santa Fe died Sunday after yearlong battle with cancer.
He was founder and co-owner of Rochford and Messick Fine Art on Canyon Road. He led a blessed life in which everything he did was out of love and happiness.
He is survived by his partner, Paul Rochford.
A memorial is being planned for the spring (he was not fond of cold weather) and announcements will follow as to the date and place.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: December 21, 2004
JUANITA MARIA RAEL, 84, of Questa died Saturday.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Honorio Rael and parents, Don and Rebecca Martinez.
She is survived by her children, Clarence Rael and wife, Irene, of El Paso; Berna Martinez and husband, Ben, of Las Colonias; Marlaine Rael, Joseph Rael and wife, Susan, Naranjo, Honorio Rael, Jr, and wife, Maxine, and Don Rael and wife, Valarie, all of Questa; sisters, Patsy Martinez, Lucy Rael, Maria Balerio and husband, Raymond, Cecilia Valdez and husband, George; brothers, Larry Martinez and wife, Tillie, Jim Martinez and wife, Bessie, Armando Marchant and wife, Janey and Don Martinez and wife, Alisia; 17 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Questa. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the same church with burial to follow at San Pedro Cemetery.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505)758-3841.
Dated: December 21, 2004
LUCY VALDEZ-SEGURA, 72, of Dixon died Saturday after a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Dixon to the late Jose Dolores Valdez and Juanita Lujan Valdez. Her love of life was reflected in a big smile. Her endless love for family showed in her concern for the well being of others. Spanish music inspired her to sing and dance. She loved to cook and entertain her many friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Beroniz Archuleta, Zacarias Valdez, Silas Valdez and Laura Duran; and son Albert Richard (Ricky) Romero.
She is survived by her husband, Abel Segura; sisters, Gregorita Sanchez of Moriarty, Celina Sanchez of Española, Rose DeHerrera of Sacramento, Calif., Alice Arellano and husband, Gerson, and Ben Valdez and wife, Charlotte, all of Dixon; and many other relatives and friends.
A public visitation will be held from noon-7 p.m. today with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Block Salazar Mortuary. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Embudo with cremation to take place following the services.
Block Salazar Mortuary of the Española Valley; 1(800)443-4854.
Dated: December 21, 2004
NICKOLAS ANDREW VALENCIA, 2, of Santa Fe died unexpectedly Friday.
He is survived by his parents, Amanda Wendt and Ovy Valencia; brother, Christopher Anthony Valencia; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday with a rosary at 7 p.m. at La Paloma Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Santa Maria De La Paz Catholic Community. Donations are being accepted and greatly appreciated through Bank of America account #004274488098.
La Paloma Funeral Home, 983-2555.
Dated: December 21, 2004
MARIA PIEDAD ATENCIO, 88, of Tierra Amarilla died Dec. 16.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Francisquita Garcia; first husband, Jose Ruben Sanchez; second husband, Manuel Atencio; son, Willie Sanchez and daughter, Frances Lobato.
She is survived by her daughters, Miquelita Jaramillo of Tierra Amarilla, Maria Luisa Romero and husband Frank Romero Jr. of Albuquerque, Theresa Brooks and husband Harold of Farmington, Marie Arrey and husband Victor of Albuquerque, Lorrine Tapia and husband Jerry of Santa Fe; son, Harry Sanchez and wife Theresa of La Puente; sisters, Avelina Martinez of Montrose, Colo., and Grace Fernandez of San Francisco; 32 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at Santo Nino Catholic Church in Tierra Amarilla. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Dec. 20 at the same church with burial to follow at the cemetery in Las Nutrias.
Block-Salazar Mortuary, Española, (800) 443-4854.
Dated: December 18, 2004
FLORIAN "CORKY" GARCIA, 77, of Santa Fe died Dec. 15 after a long illness.
He was born in Santa Fe to Juanito Estevan and Nellie Garcia. He married Estella Sanchez Garcia in 1952 in Santa Fe.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and sisters, Margaret Garcia and Ruby Sandoval.
He is survived by his wife, Estella; children, Florian Artie Garcia and partner Brian F. Dailey, and John S. Garcia and wife Stacy Starr Garcia; two grandchildren; sister, Flora Roybal; special friends Margaret E. Lopez and Cindy Martinez Garcia; and many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, 1920 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87505.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: December 18, 2004
GILBERT E. MAES SR., 83, of Albuquerque died Dec. 16 of cancer.
He was born in Maes to J.D. Maes Sr. and Efren Varela Maes. He was a World War II veteran, having served with the Air Transport Command. He retired from the Zia Company in Los Alamos as a purchasing supervisor after 38 years of service. He was a devoted father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Frank A. Maes.
He is survived by his children, Coralee Ortega and husband George of Casa Grande, Ariz.; Barbara Maes, Geraldine Sena and husband Jim, and Gilbert Maes Jr., all of Santa Fe; eight grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Collins of San Pablo, Calif.; Edwina Schubert and husband Alfred of Albuquerque; brothers, J.D. Maes Jr. and wife Mari, Antonio Maes, Leo Maes and wife Annette, all of Albuquerque, Carlos Maes of Santa Fe, and Mike Maes and wife Gisela of Jackson, Calif.; special niece, Phyllis Schubert; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held from 4-5 p.m., followed by a rosary at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 at French Mortuary, Lomas Boulevard Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. Mass will be celebrated at noon Monday at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas at Tennessee, Albuquerque with burial to follow at 3 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
French Mortuary, (505) 275-3500.
Dated: December 18, 2004
