CECILIO QUINTANA, 85, of Rowe died Saturday after a brief illness. He was born to Conferina Armijo Quintana and Manuel Quintana. He was a lifelong resident of Rowe and recently resided with his niece, Sylvia Baca, and her husband Max Baca and their son, Jonathan Baca. He was a resident of Brook Haven Nursing Home at the time of his death. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as private with the 402nd Military Police Company. He was never married but was a cherished and beloved member of his extended family. He was a lifelong member of the Sagrada Familia Parish in Rowe and was a dedicated and religious man his entire life. His gentleness of spirit and abiding faith have served as an example to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his sister, Elisa Sanchez and husband Arsenio Sanchez; and many other relatives and friends. A public visitation will be held all day today at Rogers Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, N.M. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the same church with burial to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Las Vegas, N.M. Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., 425-3511.
Dated: February 9, 2005
AMALIA GARCIA, 93, of Española died Feb. 8.
She was born and raised in Medanales, and when she married, she moved to Canjilon. She also spent 36 years of her life in Santa Fe. She had been a resident of Española for the past four years. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Adelaida Vigil; husband, Tobias Garcia; and brother, Thomas Vigil Jr.
She is survived by her children, Jose "Chonque" Fidencio and wife Sally Garcia, Chris "J.J." Garcia, and Toby and wife Carmen Garcia, all of Española, Mary Garcia of Albuquerque; one granddaughter she raised, Jennifer Genelle Chavez and husband Andrew of Alcalde; 10 other grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Olivar Vigil and wife Mary of El Rito, Victor Vigil of Utah, Eduvigen Martinez of Los Ojos, Lita Haines of Washington, and Betty Howard of Texas; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at Block Salazar Mortuary in Española. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Feb. 11 at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada with burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Block Salazar Mortuary of the Española Valley, 753-2288.
Dated: February 10, 2005
ELIAS GARCIA JR., 61, of Española died Feb. 7 after a long illness.
He loved the outdoors and woodwork. He enjoyed life with his family and spending his free time with his grandchildren. He was a quiet and reserved gentleman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Delubina Garcia; brothers, Celso, Frank, and Max; and sister, Amelia Lujan.
He is survived by his wife, Eva of Española; daughters, Cynthia Lopez and Elivia Garcia, both of Española; and Glenda Garcia of Ontario, Calif.; five grandchildren; sisters, Magdalena Romero of Toole, Utah, Arcelia Lopez of Santa Fe, Adelina Martinez and Dolores Medina, both of Española, Isa Borunda of Amarillo, Elvira Archuleta of Pojoaque, Estella Garcia of Albuquerque; and many other relatives and friends.
A public visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home in Española with a wake service to follow at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Feb. 11 at Sacred Heart with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, 747-7477.
Dated: February 10, 2005
HAL BYNNER GARNETT, 40, of Albuquerque died Feb. 1.
He was formerly of Santa Fe and Houston. He was a loving and creative human being. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson and friend.
He is survived by his parents, Dan and Cynthia "Goose" Winston of Pecos, and James Garnett of Berkeley, Calif.; sister, Jesse "Max" Van Geison of Baltimore; brothers, Mateo and Achyut Garnett; and many other relatives.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Services, 983-4331.
Dated: February 10, 2005
ANNA MARIE "ANNIE" MARTINEZ, 40, of El Prado died Feb. 8.
She was a school bus contractor for Taos Municipal Schools and a 1982 graduate of Taos High School.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Martinez.
She is survived by her husband, Faustin "Tiner" Gonzales Jr.; children, Amanda and Faustin "Juno" Gonzales; mother, Cecilia Martinez and husband Jose Claudio Romero; sisters, Ernestine Padilla and husband Ray, Dianna Watson and husband Adonais and Dolores Martinez and husband Mike; sisters and brother-in-law, Loretta Gonzales and husband Bruce, Debra Blythe and husband John, Raymond Gonzales and wife Viviana; special nephew, Ernesto Martinez; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at the same church with burial to follow at Dolores Cemetery.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, 758-3841..
Dated: February 10, 2005
ANNA MARIE "ANNIE" MARTINEZ DE GONZALES, 40, of El Prado died Tuesday. She was a school bus contractor for Taos Municipal Schools and a 1982 graduate of Taos High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Martinez; grandparents, Jose and Marina Cordova, Toribio and Celina Martinez, Rafelita and Armando Claudio Gonzales, Petrita and Luis Fernandez. She is survived by her husband, Faustin "Tiner" Gonzales Jr.; children, Amanda and Faustin "Juno" Gonzales; mother, Cecilia Martinez (Jose Claudio Romero); sisters, Ernestine Padilla (Ray), Dianna Watson (Adonais) and Dolores Martinez (Mike); in-laws Flora and Faustin Gonzales; sisters and brother-in-law, Loretta Gonzales (Bruce), Debra Blythe (John), Raymond Gonzales (Viviana); special nephew, Ernesto Martinez and many other relatives and friends. She loved all her nephews and nieces and was always thinking about them. Rosary was recited Thursday. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with interment to follow at Dolores Cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Dated: February 11, 2005
ELISARIA LISA TRUJILLO,, 82, of Santa Fe, died at home on Thursday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Telesfor Trujillo; granddaughter, Michelle Trujillo Gonzales; brothers Joe S. Salazar and Freddie Salazar and sister-in-law, Stella G. Salazar. Elisaria was born February 28, 1922, in Nambe, the loving daughter of Frederico S. and Rufina Salazar, who preceded her in death. She was employed by the state Motor Vehicle Division for over 26 years. She is survived by her son, David P. Trujillo; two grandchildren; sister, Mary V. Thorp; sisters-in-law: Darlene Salazar and Lydia T. Quintana; brother-in-law, Mike S. Trujillo and wife Gloria; and many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Monday with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Cathedral with interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, 983-4331
Dated: February 12, 2005
JIMMIE E. HERNANDEZ,, 71, of Santa Fe, died Wednesday following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe M., Adolfo Jr., Pedro, Jose and Johnny, and sister Nellie Gutierrez. He was born in Madrid to Adolfo Sr. and Francisca Hernandez, who preceded him in death. He served in the U.S. Marines and retired from the city of Santa Fe after 23 years of service. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He is survived by his sisters: Sadie Ortega and Theresa Hernandez; brother, Orlando Hernandez; daughters: Anna M. Brown, Cita M. Hernandez and husband Vernon Paywa; sons: Eddie D. Hernandez, Juan L. Hernandez and Manuel Hernandez and wife Melissa; many grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial contributions may be directed to Eddie Hernandez, 1417 2nd Street, Santa Fe. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at the same church with interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, 983-4331.
Dated: February 12, 2005
THEODORE (TED) HANDEL,, 57, died Thursday. He retired from Los Alamos National Laboratories after 35 years of service. He devoted 20 years to Search and Rescue, was a lifetime Sportsmens Club member, enjoyed 47 years in the Ham Radio Club and made annual missionary trips to the Philippines for over seven years. Ted was a faithful church member of the Calvary Chapel in Los Alamos and Alexandria, Va. and an avid supporter of Joy Junction and the homeless shelters. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather who had a great sense of humor. He is survived by his loving wife, Iris Handel; daughters: Deanna Handel-Lazarus and husband John; Danna Henderson and Lesley Henderson; granddaughter, Ella Lazarus; mother, Elizabeth Handel; sisters: Anne Jordan and Terri Barrowman; brothers: Bill, Robert and Steve Handel. Visitation will be held at noon Tuesday with funeral services following at 1 p.m. at Calvary Chapel in Los Alamos. Interment will follow at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, 983-4331.
Dated: February 12, 2005
ANTONIO A. VIGIL,, a lifelong resident of Chimayó, died Thursday after a lengthy illness. He was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army C Company, 4th Signal Battalion. He loved fishing and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife Margarita Vigil; parents Celestino and Esquipula Vigil, and brother, Trinidad Vigil. He is survived by three daughters, Irene Roybal, Selina Sally Trujillo and husband Alfonso of Chimayó, and Gloria Vigil, of the family home; three sons, Gilbert Vigil of Chimayó and Celestino Vigil and Manuel J. Vigil and wife Rebecca, all of Española; former son-in-law Paul Roybal; brothers and sisters Romana Garcia of Española, Juanita A. Vigil of Chimayó, Richard Vigil of El Rancho, Joe C. Vigil of Los Alamos, and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Block Salazar Mortuary in Española. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at El Buen Pastor Church in Chimayó with interment to follow at 1 p.m. at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Block Salazar Mortuary, (505) 753-2288 or 1-800-443-4854.
Dated: February 12, 2005
