SOLEDAD V. GRAHAM, 91, of Taos died Thursday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Graham; daughter, Sally Graham; parents, Rafael and Eliza Quintana; and brother, Rafael N. Vigil. She is survived by her children, Tobias Graham, Robert Graham, Leroy Graham and wife Geneva, Dolores Chavez and husband Faustin "Tino" and Ruben Graham and wife Carla; one grandchild; sister, Ursula Trujillo; and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the same church with burial to follow at Pacheco Cemetery. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home; 758-3841..
Dated: March 12, 2005
ELOY MICHAEL ROMERO, 52, of Santa Fe died suddenly at home Thursday. He was born to Florentina Romero and the late Faustin Romero. He was employed as a carpenter for various contractors in Santa Fe including Garrett's Desert Inn for many years. He loved to fish, hunt and the outdoors. His favorite pastime was watching the Denver Broncos and spending quality time with his family. He is survived by his mother, Florentina Romero; daughters, Yvonne Romero, Rachael Romero, Elora Romero and companion Francisco Diaz; eight grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Joe Romero and wife Sherry, Ben Romero and wife Vivian, Mary Page and husband Sam, Tina Romero and husband Archie, Rose Tapia and husband Leroy, Gilbert Romero and wife Michelle, Mike Romero and wife Margie, Donald Romero and wife Theresa, Dolores (Donna) Olivas and husband Manuel, Joyce Varela and husband Dale, Nora Solano and husband Gerald, Linda Romero and companion Mark Barela; close friends, Priscilla Killkenny, Alvin Sandoval, Fab Sandoval and Socorro; and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the same church with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service; 983-4331.
Dated: March 12, 2005
EMMA M. SENA, 83, of Las Vegas, N.M. died Wednesday at Alta Vista Regional Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Faustin and Francisca Maes Madrid; and brothers, Luis Madrid and Benancio "Dolan" Madrid. She is survived by her husband, Joe T. Sena of Las Vegas, N.M.; children, Anna Martinez, Marcella Cannone and husband Tony, Robert "Butch" Sena and friend Michelle, all of Las Vegas, N.M., Leroy Sena of Buena Park, Calif., Nick Sena and wife Cathy of La Palma, Calif., Donato Sena and wife Louisa of Rociada, and Cecilio Sena and friend Catherine of Santa Fe; brother, Concepcion Madrid and wife Cecilia of Tucumcari; sisters, Pauline Duran of San Francisco and Eloisa Gomez of Poteet, Texas; 27 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with cremation to follow the services. Burial will be held at a time to be determined, Tuesday at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family has requested that memorials in her memory be made to the Building Fund at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 403 Valencia Street, Las Vegas, N.M. 87701. Billy G. Rogers at Gonzales Funerals & Cremations; 425-9319.
Dated: March 12, 2005
EDNA DORIS JACKSON, 81, of Santa Fe died Sunday. She was a member of Chapter 13, Order of the Eastern Star, Cocoa, Fla. She was an avid gardener and seamstress. She loved crocheting and sharing her afghans with many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Dorothy Sparlin, and brothers, Jake and Dallas Sparlin. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence "Larry" W. Jackson; daughters, Sandra Jackson of Santa Fe, and Teresa "Corki" Reece of Calif.; sister, Audrey Long and husband Sam of Texas; six grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 7001 Menaul Boulevard, NE, Suite 1A, Albuquerque, N.M. 87110. McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary, 983-9151.
Dated: April 2, 2005
KEN LUBOFF, 62, formerly of Santa Fe, died March 15. He resided in Santa Fe with his wife, Barbara, and their daughter, Liza, from 1970 until 1994. The majority of his years in Santa Fe were spent at the helm of John Muir Publications. Then, he and his wife moved to Mexico, where he enjoyed a full and rich life as a painter and author. A memorial celebration will be held May 21 at a location to be announced.
Dated: April 2, 2005
NELLIE J. MARQUEZ, 84, of San Juan Pueblo died Friday. She was known to everyone as Granny. She loved to fish and read. She enjoyed camping and walking. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Marquez; son, Cippie Marquez; and brother, Ubaldo Martinez. She is survived by her children, Michael Marquez and wife Karen and Gilbert Marquez and wife Alice, all of San Juan Pueblo, Olivia Grijalva and husband Ubaldo of El Llano, Bernie Montoya and husband Freddie of El Rito, Patsy Marquez and husband Anthony of San Juan Pueblo and Mary Martinez and husband Ernesto of Alcalde; brother, Johnny Martinez and wife Mary of Hawthorn, Calif.; sister, Apolonia Martinez of Chamita; 15 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced. Please contact DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley for arrangements at 747-7477 or Toll Free (877)747-3600.
Dated: April 2, 2005
MARCIANO "ROCKY" MARTINEZ, 70, of Gonzales, Calif., died Monday following a long illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Melchor; father, Tiburcio Martinez; and brothers, Monico Melchor and Jose Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Sandra of Gonzales, Calif.; and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cerrillos with burial to follow at Cerrillos Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service; 983-4331.
Dated: April 2, 2005
DELFIN MOYA, 79, of El Rito died Thursday. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Aniceto; parents, Ramon and Estefanita Moya; brother, Ramon; and sister, Consuelo Moya. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Moya; children, Prescilla Pries and husband Robert, Millie Conlon and husband Carey, Ramona Moya, Lorraine Garcia and husband Ronnie, Andrew Moya and Audrey Moya; 13 grandchildren; sister, Claudina Romero and husband Ventura; and many other relatives and friends. A public visitation will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. A second rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church in El Rito. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the same church with burial to follow at the El Rito Community Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley; 747-7477.
Dated: April 2, 2005
JESUSITA ROMERO PINO, 83, of Santa Fe died Thursday. She was born in Nambé to the late Jose Angel Romero and Juanita Chacon Romero. In 1938, she married the late Nicolas (Nick) Pino, Sr. of Santa Fe. She was well-known and esteemed. She was a member of St. Anne Parish. During the course of her life, she worked a variety of jobs, however, her real career was creating a loving home for her family. She is survived by her children, Nicolas (Nick) Pino, Jr., Felix Pino, Alice Pino, Marcella DiPalma, Socorro Ortiz, Michael Pino, Carlos Pino, and Rita Vigil; 11 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and infant daughter, Fidelita Pino. A visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. Sunday at McGee Memorial Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Anne Parish. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the same parish with burial to follow at the Rosario Cemetery. McGee Memorial Chapel, Santa Fe; 983-9151.
Dated: April 2, 2005
JOHN A. RANDALL, 68, a lifelong resident of Taos died Thursday. At age 17, he spent approximately a year in Carrie Tingley Hospital in Truth or Consequences recovering from polio. He was a graduate of Taos High School and earned his bachelor of science degree in industrial arts education at UNM. He grew up in the family lumber business and returned after college in 1960 to work 371/2 years, retiring as manager of the lumber and hardware divisions of Randall Lumber Co., Inc. in 1997. He continued to manage the family-owned real estate holdings. He was a rancher in the Taos and Clayton areas and in Bountiful, Colo. He had served as an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Taos and Ranchos Presbyterian Church in Ranchos de Taos. He was a past president of the Taos County Chamber of Commerce, Taos Lions Club and the Taos Historical Museums. He was a past worshipful master of Bent Lodge #42, AF&AM and had served on the Board of Directors of the Mountain States Lumber Dealers Association. He had served previously on the Taos County Fair Board. In 2002, he was named one of Taos County's Unsung Heroes by The Taos News. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elisha and Erna Randall. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Boyd and wife Lisa and Keith and wife Sandi; two grandchildren; sister, Minnie Lou Stephens of Albuquerque; brothers, Charles and wife Dorothy and Merlin and wife Ada of Taos; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. April 9 at the Taos First Presbyterian Church, with a remembrance celebration to immediately follow at the Juan Gonzales Agricultural Center on Chamisa Road in Taos. As per his request, memorial contributions may be made to one of the following: Ranchos Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 36, Ranchos de Taos 87557; The Couse Foundation, P.O. Box 1436, Taos, N.M. 87571 or Taos Historic Museums, P.O. Drawer CCC, Taos, N.M. 87571. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home; 758-3841.
Dated: April 2, 2005
CARMELITA ROMERO, 87, of Santa Fe died Wednesday. She was a resident of Cuba, N.M., currently residing in Alameda. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elias Romero; and son, Pete. She is survived by her children, Ramon Romero and wife Theresa, Julio Romero and wife Gladys, Harry Romero and wife Fabiola, Gerald Romero and wife Ann, Elias Romero and wife Linda, Velma Maestas, Bernie Arellano and husband Ubaldo, Mary Vasquez and husband Benny, Judy Ramirez and husband Armando; 34 grandchildren; sisters, Bessie Orosco, Estella Sandoval, Isel McCoy, and Dolores Alvarez; brother, Manuel Lopez; and many other relatives and friends. A rosary was recited at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Alameda. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba with burial to follow at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery. Alameda Mortuary, Albuquerque; 898-3160.
Dated: April 2, 2005
MARGARET M. ULIBARRI, 76, of Santa Fe died Friday after a short battle with cancer. She loved spending time with her family, gardening, walking her dog, "Taco" and going to the casino. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Ulibarri, Sr.; son, Robert Ulibarri; parents, Adolfo and Anita Montoya; brother, Arsenio Montoya; and sister, Cecilia Montoya. She is survived by her children, Gilbert Ulibarri and wife Paula, Melinda Medina and husband Tomas, Cathy Catanach, David and wife Roberta, and Richard Ulibarri; brothers and sisters, Nathan Montoya and wife Joann, Joe Montoya and wife Susie, Johnny Montoya, Martha Vasquez and husband Joe, Rosie Schubert and husband John; eight grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held 6-7 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at McGee Memorial Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at St. Francis Cathedral with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary; 983-9151.
Dated: April 2, 2005
MARIA E. FERNANDEZ, 97, of Ranchos de Taos died Monday.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose E. Fernandez; and daughters, Sofia Maestas Fernandez and Edna Fernandez.
She is survived by her children, Jose D. Fernandez of Ranchos de Taos, Rosalind Anglada and husband Adelmo of Santa Cruz, Senovio Fernandez and wife Rose of Taos, Manuel Fernandez and wife Manuelita of Talpa, Sophia Chacon and husband David of Lower Las Colonias and Alice Tapia and husband Diego of Santa Fe; 19 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the same church with burial to follow at the San Francisco Cemetery.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home; 758-3841..
Dated: April 6, 2005
