RUBEN J. VIGIL
Age 50, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Florian Vigil; sister, Angie Vigil; grandfather, Frank Pacheco and cousin, David Lopez. Ruben loved the mountains, horseback riding and animals all together. He referred to himself as the “black wolf”. Mr. Vigil is survived by his children, Leroy J. Vigil, Tony Vigil and companion Deanna Lovato, Crystal Vigil all of Chimayo, Jeremy Ray Ruben Vigil of Velarde and Roxanne and Julian Vigil both of Alcalde; mother, Tila P. Vigil; grandchildren, Jadyn Lopez of Albuquerque, Jeremiah Vigil and Isaiah Martinez both of Chimayo; aunts, Bernie Martinez and Cidelia Lopez both of Española and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Joe and Manuel Vigil, Eric Martinez, Andrew Ortiz, Jesse Vigil, Danny Archuleta. The Vigil family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
DANIEL ELI ESQUIBEL
Age 48, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2008. Daniel was born on March 16, 1960, to Jose Eloy Esquibel who preceded him in death, and Vicentita Esquibel. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Derrick Jacob Esquibel in 1979 and Donald L. Esquibel in 2003; grandparents, Lucas and Adela Trujillo and Lucario and Encarnacion Esquibel. Mr. Esquibel is survived by his mother, Vicentita Esquibel; sister, Jeanette Martinez and husband Benjie; nieces, Julie Chacon and husband Louie, Derricka Roybal and companion Estevan Archuleta, Mallery and Megan Martinez and nephew, Donald Lee Esquibel and companion Claire Garcia; sisters-in-law, Sandra Roybal and Thelma Esquibel; 3 great-nephews and 3 great-nieces; companion, Jessie Rodriguez; paternal aunt, Cleo and the late George Martinez; maternal aunts and uncles, Emma and the late Santiago Sisneros, Rose Medina, Adolfo and Lilly Trujillo, Bertha and Sef Borrego, Manuelita and Thomas Archuleta, Lucas and Olivia Trujillo and Mary and the late, Leo Trujillo and Nancy and the late Eppie Trujillo and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Lucas Trujillo, Sef Borrego, Donald Lee Esquibel, Louie Chacon Jr., Louie Chacon III, Vivan Lopez, Dennis Trujillo and Estevan Archuleta. Honorary pallbearers named are; Annika Esquibel, Thomas Archuleta and Megan Martinez. The Esquibel family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
ANGELO WAYNE MONTOYA
Age 26, a resident of Albuquerque and originally of Santa Cruz, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 23, 2008. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Trinidad Montoya and maternal grandfather, Ben Valdez. Angelo was self-employed as an electrician while a student at UNM. He was a 2000 graduate of Los Alamos High School. Angelo is survived by his father, Wayne C. Montoya of Santa Cruz; mother, Prescilla Montoya of Santa Cruz; paternal grandmother, Flora Montoya of Chimayo; maternal grandmother, Lorraine Valdez of Lyden; aunts and uncles, Joe Montoya of Chimayo, Perry Montoya of Phoenix, Waldo Montoya and wife Emily of Chimayo, Jimmy Montoya and wife Pam of San Pedro, Sandra Martinez and husband Robert of Chimayo, Phillip Valdez and wife JoAnn of Velarde, Leland Valdez of Lyden and Evelyn Esquibel and husband Juan of Los Luceros; God-parents, Grace and Eddie Trujillo of Española and numerous cousins and other loving relatives and friends. The following will assist the family as pallbearers, Luke and Eddie Trujillo and David Valdez. The Montoya family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
CONSUELO “CONNIE” GALLEGOS
Age 83, a resident of El Rancho passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Anastacio Gomez and her siblings. Consuelo was a resident of El Rancho for thirty years and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and Española Leader School, where she served as a secretary and treasurer. She was also a Eucharistic minister at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pojoaque for four years. She loved to travel and cook for her family. She will be dearly missed. Consuelo is survived by her husband of 63 years, David F. Gallegos of El Rancho; children, Arnold Gallegos and wife Abigail of Trinidad, CO, Donna Gonzalez and husband George of La Mesilla, Raul Gallegos and companion Helen of El Rancho, Albert Gallegos and wife Evy of Santa Fe, Dennis Gallegos and wife DJ of Tularosa; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; caretaker, Senaida Ortega of Santa Fe and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren, George Gonzalez, Albert Gallegos, Nathan Gonzalez, Steve Gallegos, Carl Gallegos and Denise DePaula. Honorary pallbearers named are, Andrea and David Gallegos, Matt Shulte and Eli Gallegos. The Gallegos family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
ELIZAIDA QUINTANA
Age 86, a resident of La Puebla, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio S. Quintana; parents, Esquipula and Senaida Trujillo; brothers, Jacobo, Alfredo and Merenciano Trujillo; sister, Rosenda Lopez; granddaughter, Lorie Ann Archuleta. Ms. Quintana is survived by her children, Rose Romero of Santa Fe, Julian Quintana and wife Hazel of Sombrillo, Esperanza Bachman of La Puebla, Lorraine Archuleta and husband Jerry of Santa Fe, Albert Quintana of La Puebla; step-children, Cornelia Deaguero, Estolia Martinez, Angie Romero; Sister Angie Martinez and Bertha Cole; God-sons, Rodney Romero and Louis Martinez; God-daughters, Raquel Martinez and Janet Silva and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Nathan and Kenny Quintana, Rodney and Louis Romero, Dwayne Bachman and Jerry Archuleta Jr. Honorary pallbearers named are all her grandchildren. The Quintana family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Ercilia R. Mollohan
Age 95, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Amador Lopez; second husband, Charles Mollohan; brother, Jose Roybal; sister, Nonita Roybal; parents, Donato and Sustina Roybal; great-grandson, Adrian Valdez; son-in-law, Sal Sanchez; grandson-in-law, Edward Gallegos. Ercilia is survived by her sons, Gene Lopez and wife Rosina of Lyden, George Lopez and companion Veronica Montaño of Canjilon, and LeRoy Lopez and wife Celina of La Puebla; daughter, Ann Charlotte Sanchez of Las Cruces; son, Chuck Mollohan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Theresa Lopez, Betty Gallegos and companion Robert Prowdzik, Debbie Lopez, Velvet Money, Benjie Lopez and wife Leann, George Lopez Jr., Georgia Lopez, and Clarissa Montaño, Cerina Armijo and companion Fabian, Scott Lopez, Jolene Armijo and Fiancée Jerry Martinez, Edwina Roybal and husband Chris, Ann Charlotte Sanchez, Sal Sanchez, Linda Jo Aldas and husband Johnny, Joseph Sanchez, Eddie, Chuckie, James, Miguel Mollohan, and Misty Wilson and husband Allen, 26 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Ercilia was a life time member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Altar Society. She was a 1934 Graduate of Loretto Academy, and retired from the Los Alamos Labs after 20 years. She worked at Brons Hospital in Santa Fe, and she worked to the ripe age of 80 years old. Assisting the family as pallbearers will be Scott Lopez, Benjie Lopez, Jerry Martinez, Chris Roybal, Joseph Sanchez, and Chuckie Mollohan. Honorary pallbearers are, Dominic Roybal, Sal Sanchez III, Allen Wilson, Tony Valdez, Ricky Valdez, James Mollohan, Miguel Mollohan, and Michael Money. The family of Ercilia R. Mollohan has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Manuel A. Bustos
Age 72, a resident of Sombrillo, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on August 31, 2008 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias Bustos and Barbarita Maestas; father and mother-in-law, Ramon and Arminda Martinez; beloved son, Barney Bustos. Manuel retired from the Public Service Company of New Mexico, where he worked as a Journeyman Lineman. Manuel was a very loving, caring and generous man. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, and watching sporting events. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Evelyn Bustos of Sombrillo; his children, Shirley and fiancée Mike of Fairview, Christella and husband Ray of Chimayo, Manuel and wife Sandra of Ranchitos, Ruxanne and husband Joe of Velarde, Anthony and wife Nadine, and Roland and wife Lisa of Ranchitos; grandchildren, Janelle Salazar, Anthony Bustos Jr., Vicki Villareal, Angelia Bustos, Danielle Bustos, Lucas Bustos, Ryan Baca, Brandon Bustos, and Nicholas Lopez; great-granddaughter, Sienna Jaramillo; brothers, Elias Bustos and wife Dora of Chimayo, Arturo Bustos of Ranchitos; half-sister, Placida Maestas of Ranchitos. Assisting the family as pallbearers will be, Anthony Bustos Jr., Mike Lopez, Ray Baca, Joe Lopez, Ross Martinez, Harold Martinez, and John Martinez. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren. The Bustos family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
SUSIE C. LUJAN
Age 76 a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on September 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her children; Erneen Lujan Romero and Anthony F. Lujan; parents, Alfredo and Catarina Cordova; brothers, Nicor, Seferino and Pete Cordova; in-laws, Antonio and Delfina Lujan; brothers-in-law, Benito, Gaspar and Nasario Lujan and Gilbert Ortiz and sister-in-law, Flora Martinez. Mrs. Lujan is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ernesto A. Lujan; sons, Ernest N. Lujan Jr., Leonard J. Lujan and Sheila, and Randy P. Lujan and Fernanda and daughter-in-law; Leticia Mata all of Santa Cruz; brother, Rudy Cordova and spouse Bernie of El Guache; brother-in-law, Cipriano Lujan and spouse Aggie of Santa Cruz; sister-in-law Carol Ortiz of Chimayo; Special grandson, Randy J. Lujan, 11 granddaughters and 3 great grandchildren. Special friends; Ruben and Sylvia Garcia and Arturo and Eufracia Montoya and many other friends and relatives too numerous to mention by name. Serving as pallbearers, Jerry Cordova, Thomas Cordova, Randy J. Lujan Jr., Eloy Roybal Jr., Steven Lona, and Ruben Garcia Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Wanda Martinez and all grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Lujan family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
William Frank Brewer
Age 85, a resident of Baja California, Punta Banda, passed away from this life on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in San Diego, CA. Frank retired from Zia Co. Los Alamos, NM. He was a resident of Punta Banda for over 25 years, where he served as a friend, a mechanic and an all around handyman for many people. His joy was to fish in the ocean. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley Brewer (1964), Violeta Brewer Maes; brothers-in-law, Jerry Cox, Bobby Mares, Max Avila and two grandchildren, Mathew and Melissa Atencio. Frank is survived by his companion of many years, Jenny Wilson; children, Dorothy Brewer and companion David Roybal of San Ildefonso Pueblo. Patty Romero and husband Wilfred of Nambe, Susie Gilbert and husband Greg of Winterhaven, CA., Frank and wife Carol of Santa Clara Pueblo, Kathy Brandstetter and husband Marvin of Alcalde, Renee Sanchez and husband Rex of Los Lunas; sisters, Helen Brewer Cox of Nebraska, Fay Mares of Albuquerque, Be Berthiaume and husband Ron of Kingsland, GA.; brother, Roger Weahkee of San Ildefonso Pueblo; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. William is also survived by his dear friends, Pablof family, extended family and numerous other relatives. Frank will be dearly missed. His body was cremated. At a date to be determined, his ashes will be returned to Punta Banda and scattered into the Pacific Ocean. The Brewer family expresses their gratitude to all who loved him and looked after him as he aged and thank the many people who were a part of his life's journey here on earth. May God bless you and keep you.
DIANNA ROSE FRESQUEZ
Age 53, a resident of El Llano, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her nephews Leo Chavez and Phillip Fresquez. Ms. Fresquez is survived by her son, Archie Fresquez and companion Helen Cata; grandchildren, Constance and Phillip Fresquez; mother, Frances Fresquez; brothers and sisters, Clara Talavera and husband Savino, Nadine Vigil, Lorenza Martinez and husband Frankie, Sally Chavez and husband David, Jeanette Gray and husband Michael, Joseph Fresquez, Anthony Trujillo, Harold Vigil and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers; Jon Gray, Harold Vigil Jr., Dion Vigil, LouAnn Chavez, Nathan Morfin, Terrance Gray and Carlos Talavera. Honorary pallbearers named are Tracy Martinez, Benjie Morfin, Toby Morfin, Patricia Lujan, Valerie Trujillo and Adrian Chavez. The Fresquez family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Antonio J. Sanchez
Age 84, born September 28, 1923, a resident of Velarde passed away on Thursday September 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablin and Cleotilde Romero; brothers, Marcos and Martin Vigil; daughters, Lousita Sanchez, Mary Lena Garcia; sons, Emilito and Anthony Sanchez; son-in-law, Dario Garcia; daughters-in-law, Miquelita and Margaret Sanchez; grandson, Andrew Sanchez; granddaughter, Jessica Sanchez. Antonio was a very loving father, always a smile on his face. He liked to spend time doing yard work and chopping wood. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elsie Sanchez; his children, Ray Sanchez and wife Mary of San Diego, CA., Elmer Sanchez of Espanola, George Sanchez and wife Molly of Espanola; daughters, Maxine Bustos and husband Tim of Espanola and Rubina Loibl and husband Chris of Velarde; sister, Regina Armijo of Velarde; 25 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. The follow will serve as pallbearers, Ray Sanchez Jr., Alvin Garcia, Elmer Sanchez Jr., Sonña Serrano, Kevin Sanchez and Beverly Vigil. Honorary pallbearers named are all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Fidel Vigil, Martin F. Vigil, Martin Julian and Emilio Estevan Vigil. The family of Antonio J. Sanchez has entrusted his funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley.
Virginia S. Trujillo
Our Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend, Virginia S. Trujillo 67, of Abiquiu was called by our Lord to be at his side on Wednesday, September 4, 2008. Virginia was the second of twelve children born to Jacobo and Severiana Salazar of Cañones, New Mexico. Shortly thereafter, she came to live with Ramon and Susana Suazo and would be raised by them at San Jose del Barranco (Abiquiu). Virginia is preceded in death by her Father, Jacobo Salazar, Mama Susana Archuleta; Step-Fathers, Ramon Suazo and Benjamin Archuleta; Grandson, Angel Luchetti; Sister, Aggie Garcia; In-laws, Jose C. and Belen Trujillo; Brothers-in-law, Rudy Herrera, Eliseo Valdez Jr., Jim Evans and Jake Garcia; Sisters-in-law, Lala Garcia and Rosila McCall. Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Floyd Trujillo of Abiquiu; her Mother, Severiana Salazar; Sons, Virgil and wife Isabel, Dexter, Jacob and Adrian and wife Clorinda, all of Abiquiu; her daughters, Margo Trujillo and life partner Karen Krech of Minnisota, and Myra Luchetti and companion Pedro Gonzales of Espanola; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; Bothers, Manuel, Lorenzo and Cornelio Salazar of Cañones, Jake Salazar and wife Kathy of Chili, Carlos Salazar and wife Rita of Medanales, Armando Salazar and wife Julie and Lino Salazar and wife Juanita of Espanola; Sisters, Clara Suazo and husband Joe, Delfinia Gallegos and husband Lupe, all of Barranco and Antonia Herrera of Chili; Sisters-in-law, Josie Valdez of San Pedro, Luisa Evans of Abiquiu, Frances Martinez and Octaviano of Colorado Springs; Brothers-in-law, Jimmy Trujillo and wife Debbie of Albuquerque, Pete Garcia of Coyote; Aunt, Ernestina Herrera and Eva Velasquez; special cousins, Orlinda Gallegos and Caroline Townsley, and so many other relatives and friends. Virginia was very blessed by a large and loving family. She loved to dance and have her grand-children in her home. If you asked her, she lived in the most beautiful place on earth. Her grandchildren serving as honorary pallbearers, Ventura, Delilah, Margarita, Isaias, Genoveva, Esperanza and Justina Trujillo, Giovanni, Samuel and Brandy Luchetti, Isaias and Kateri Lopez. The family of Virginia S. Trujillo has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley.
Nancy Vigil
Age 55, a resident of Lower San Pedro passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2008 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Cleo Graham. Nancy was a resident of Lower San Pedro for 6 years. She was a very outgoing person who loved to travel, cook, and was an avid animal lover. She was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. Nancy is survived by her husband Michael Vigil of El Duende; sons, Michael Keith and Juanito Lee Vigil, both of Espanola; sisters, Alice Silver of Arizona and Mary Miller of Florida; grandchildren, Anisa, Jaden, and Alexis Vigil, all of San Juan; many nieces and nephews, too numerous to mention; brother-in-law, Gilbert Atencio and wife Susie of Estaca, NM.; sisters-in-law, Elvira Herrera and husband Johnny of El Duende, Elizabeth Baca of Arroyo Seco, Evelyn Garcia of La Canova, Mary Ann Trujillo and husband Joe of Chimayo, and Darlene Ramirez of El Duende, and daughters-in-law, Donnarae Montoya (mother of Anisa Vigil) and Nichole Ramirez (mother of Jaden and Alexis Vigil), both of San Juan Pueblo. The family of Nancy Vigil has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley.
BONIFACIO E. MONDRAGON
Age 82, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2008. Bonifacio was preceded in death by his brothers, Nino and Tony Mondragon; sisters, Floraida Tafoya and Josefina Trujillo. He was a Veteran of WWII and Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Navy and Army. He retired steelworker for the Colorado Iron and Fuel Company. Mr. Mondragon is survived by his beloved spouse of 58 years, Evangeline Casias Mondragon; children, Joella Mortillaro, and Dennis and Carl Mondragon; grandchildren, Camaron and Ryan Mortillaro, Landon Mondragon, Amy Doom and Chris Mondragon; great-grandchildren, Delany and Hayden Doom and numerous other relatives and friends. The family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
ERNIE ARCHULETA
Age 38, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008 at his home in Escondido, California. Since the day Ernie was born, he brought love, laughter and joy to the world. Ernie was a hard-working man, especially when it came to helping his family. If he was asked to help, he never said no. His laugh and his beautiful smile will be forever missed. Ernie was preceded in death by his father, Ernesto Archuleta, his paternal grandparents, Adelaido and Maria Elena Archuleta and maternal grandparents, Cruz and Delphina Trujillo; mother-in-law, Lorraine Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Brandy, his beloved mother Rosina Martinez and her husband, Eloy, his children, Mendie, Ernest, Heather and their mother, Melba Trujillo, and Justine and her mother, Audrey Borrego, and his grandchildren, Alexia, Julian and Jonathan. Ernie is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Joseph Medina, Dianne Barbosa (Fernando), Greg Medina, Vickie Luviano-Castillo (Jose), Kathy Medina and Steve Trujillo (Janet), and nephews and nieces: Leslie, Roque, Jose, Christina, Daniel, Stephen, Zachary, Adrian, Victoria, Erica and Estevan. Brothers and sisters carry each other through life, so serving as Ernie’s pallbearers are his brothers and sisters: Joseph, Dianne, Greg, Vickie, Kathy and Steve. Honorary pallbearers are: Mendie, Ernest, Heather, Justine (Peanut), Jerimie Prue, Larry Garduño, Steven Sanchez and April Sattler. The Archuleta family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
