THELMA L. COLLINS, 67, of Lindrith died Saturday, Feb. 26 in Los Alamos.
She was a former dispatcher with the Cuba Police Department.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Collins; sons, Ronnie Collins and Roy Jay Collins; parents, Estes and Zula Hardy; and brother, Truett Hardy.
She is survived by her sons, Truett Ray Collins and wife Cecilia of Espaņola and Hal Dean Collins and wife Glenda of Farmington; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; sister, Sylvia Smith of Lindrith; and many other relatives.
Services have taken place with burial at the Lindrith Community Cemetery.
Block-Salazar Mortuary of the Espaņola Valley, 753-2288.
Dated: March 1, 2005
ORLANDO J. GARCIA, 56, of Velarde died Friday, Feb. 25 after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe O. Garcia, and brother, John Garcia.
He was a Vietnam veteran and received the Army Commendation Medal.
He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Garcia of Albuquerque; mother, Rosina Garcia of Velarde; brothers, Joseph Garcia and wife, Shirley; Anthony Garcia and wife, Debbie, and Donald Garcia, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Frances Martinez of Denver and Antoinette Creel and husband, Gary, of Albuquerque; and many other relatives and friends.
Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. today, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Velarde with burial to follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley, 747-7477.
Dated: March 1, 2005
MARJORIE RICHERSON JOHNSON, 75, of Santa Fe died Friday after a long illness.
She was born in Shamrock, Texas, the daughter of Arthur Schuyler Richerson and Evelyn Foote Richerson. In 1950 she received her degree in secondary education and speech from the University of New Mexico and was married in September of that year. For the next several years she practiced in her chosen field and in 1969 received a master's degree in speech and language pathology from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. She pursued her love of art and art history and attended Illinois State University for four years. At the time of her husband's retirement in 1990, they returned from Illinois to her beloved mountains in Santa Fe where she spent many happy hours in her art studio. She was a warm and loving wife and mother. She had a sense of style, humor, creativity, kindness and passion for people and the arts.
She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Johnson; sister, Diane Richerson; children, Keri L. Durfee of Santa Fe, Karma L. Denyer of San Leandro, Calif., Lindsay R. Johnson of Peoria, Il., Melissa E. Lauritson of Normal, Il.; and six grandchildren.
A celebration honoring her life and memorial service for friends and family will be held at 1 p.m. March 12 at Berardinelli Family Chapel in Santa Fe. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to The Hospice Center or Friendship Club, both of Santa Fe.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: March 1, 2005
RHONDA LUECK, 85, of Santa Fe died Sunday, Feb. 27.
Rhoda Eileen Sporleder Lueck was born in Williams, Mont., to Aaron Sporleder and Harriet Ward. She was a lifetime member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority at the University of Montana. She worked as a secretary in Colorado when her husband was stationed there prior to World War II. She moved to Santa Fe in 1974. She was an active board member for many years with the Republican Women's Club. She was a long time member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith. She was an active member of Bien Venidos Chamber of Commerce and she helped organize the annual Lions Club pancake breakfast. She worked throughout her life at the voting booths and was a member of the University Women and the Flower Club.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; brother, Gerald Sporleder; and husband, William S. Lueck of Billings, Mont.
She is survived by her son, Kerry Lueck and wife, Rochelle, of Santa Fe; daughter Sharon Kay Cunningham and husband, Corum, Edward Cunningham of Butte, Mont.; two grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial Eucharist will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd of The Church of the Holy Faith, 311 East Palace Ave. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: March 1, 2005
REYMUNDO "LANDY" MAESTAS, 62, of Talpa died Saturday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andres C. and Eloisa Maestas.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Guillerma Romero and husband, Jose; Anastacio Maestas and wife, Kathy; Esther Santistevan and husband, Roy; Andres Maestas Jr.; Corrine Valdez and husband, Eugene; Uvaldo Maestas and wife, Linda; Bernida Maestas, Tomasita Maestas and Manuel Maestas and wife, Cecilia; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today at the San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the same church with burial to follow at Talpa Cemetery. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, 758-3841.
Dated: March 1, 2005
FRANK V. ORTIZ JR, 78, of Santa Fe died Sunday, Feb. 27.
He was a former United States Ambassador.
A visitation will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Francis Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the same cathedral with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery and conclude with a reception for family and friends at the La Fonda Hotel.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in the his name to the Palace of the Governors Endowment Fund, c/o Museum of NM Foundation, P.O. Box 2065, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87504.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: March 1, 2005
ELOY QUINTANA, 72, of El Prado died Sunday, Feb. 27.
He worked for Holy Cross Hospital for 47 years.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eliza Salazar.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Quintana; children, Eloy Quintana Jr., Marygrace Hammer, Sylvia Quintana and husband Jose, all of Taos; three grandchildren; brother and sisters, Sam Quintana, Dolores Baca and husband, Juan; Mercy Trujillo and husband, Ray; Angie Gonzales; and many other relatives.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with burial to follow at Dolores Cemetery.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, 758-3841.
Dated: March 1, 2005
MILDRED REICH, 84, of Santa Fe died Sunday after a long illness.
She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Pauline (Greene) and Benjamin Kaminsky. She was a graduate of New York's Hunter College where she earned a degree in social work. She was employed as a substitute teacher and was a frequent volunteer for soup kitchens, the New York Marathon and other philanthropic causes. She was a staunch advocate for human rights and a member of the Sunnyside Jewish Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris P. Reich, and brother, Gilbert Kaminsky.
She is survived by her son, Marvin Reich; daughter, Beth Siler and husband Kip; two grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Doctors without Borders, Amnesty International or any other charities. A graveside service will be conducted in Long Island, N.Y. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: March 1, 2005
