Genevieve “Beva” Clarice Mascareñas
Age 47, a resident of Pojoaque passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008. she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Fermin and Feliciana Villareal father, Santiago Lopez; Uncle, Jake; step father, Virgil Petty; brother, Arthur Lopez and Anthony Salazar; aunt, Flora Villareal; cousins, Charlie Tapia Ben Villareal Jr., and Jose Lopez; baby cousin Izaiah Casaus. She is survived by her mother, Phoebe Petty and companion Milton of Pojoaque; fiancé, Lorenzo Barela of Santa Fe; daughters, Jenelle Roybal and husband Jake of Pojoaque, Alma Garcia of Pojoaque; sons, Santiago Mascarenas, Hugo Lopez and girlfriend Delberta Baros all of Pojoaque; sisters, Linda Diaz of Pojoaque, Kathy Fierro and husband Luis of Pojoaque, Viola Martinez and husband Raymond of Chimayo, Darlene Lopez of Culver City, California, Ruby Lopez of Espanola; brothers, Tommy Lopez of Espanola, Jimmy Lopez and wife Isabel of Espanola, Julian Lopez and wife Donette of Espanola, Andrew Salazar of Espanola, Roy Lopez and wife Charlotte of Gallup; grandchildren, Maria, Shanya, Josiah, Shanille, Pashay, Beatriz, Cheyenne, Benita, Justin, Emanuel; nieces and nephews, Cecilio, Beverly, Reuben, Kimberly, Margarita, Rafaela, Cruz, Idak, Andres, Karla, Many other relatives and friends and a loving dog Lexy. A wake service will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the family home in Pojoaque. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pojoaque. Burial will follow at the Pojoaque Pueblo Catholic Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers, Hugo Lopez, Cecilo Martinez, Reuben Martinez, Jake Roybal, Cruz Sarmiento, Idak Fierro, Andres, Fierro, Micheal Gallegos, Emilio Gonzalez, Leroy Roybal. Honorary pallbearers, Josiah Enriquez, Emmanuel Garcia and Justin Mascarenas. The family of Genevieve has entrusted her funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley.
JOSE RAMON ROMERO
Age 98, a lifelong resident of Nambe, passed on to eternal life with Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 21, 2008. Jose was preceded in death by his infant son, Samuel; parents, Vidal and Ramona Romero; brothers, Bernardo Romero, Martiniano and wife Josefita and Jose Petronilo and wife Juanita; sisters, Marilla Romero, Ana Maria and husband Elizeo Gomez, Eleuteria and husband Jose Elvirio Ortiz; grandson, Vidal Santos Romero; brothers-in-law, Jose Dolores Sandoval and Gilbert Garduño. Jose retired after 50 years of service from New Mexico Pipe Trades Local 412 Union. In 1943 he became a member of Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America working on war time ships in San Pedro, CA. He was a member of Sociedad del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Sociedad Proteccion Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos (S.P.M.D.T.U.) Concilio #57 de Nambe. He was a lifelong parishioner of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and helped to build the Mission Church Sacred Heart of Jesus in Nambe to which he faithfully attended. Mr. Romero is survived by his wife of 76 years, Frances Romero; children, Raymond Romero and wife Toshiko of Hawaii, Wilfred Romero and wife Patty of Nambe, Bobby Romero and Marie of Nambe, Annabelle Pando and husband Paul of Albuquerque, Barbara Alba and husband Xavier of Santa Fe; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Arturo Romero and wife Mary of Nambe; sisters, Teresita Sandoval of Nambe, Genovea Garduño of Grants and numerous other relatives and friends. Members of Sagrado Corazon and S.P.M.D.T.U. serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers named are his grandchildren, Ronnie, Ray, Ramona, Annette, Sandy, Jeffrey, Wilfred Jr., Frances, Mario, Alisa and Robert. The family of Ramon Romero would like to recognize Joyce Lujan Wheeler and Patsy Gomez who provided him with excellent in-home care and also the staff of Ambercare Hospice of Santa Fe who kindly responded with sensitivity and gentle care to our needs. God Bless all who loved him and cared for him in any manner. The Romero family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
ERCILIA T. VIGIL
Age 79, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side on Monday, December 22, 2008 following a lengthy illness. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who devoted her life to raising her children. Ercilia was preceded in death by her parents, Toribio and Andalecia Trujillo; husband, Jose Guadalupe Vigil; son, Ronnie L. Vigil; parents-in-law, Leandro and Higinia Vigil; brothers, Jerry, Enrique, Frank, Luis and Eduardo Trujillo and sister, Cordelia Martinez; brothers and sisters-in-law, Felix Vigil, Bonifacio Vigil, Margarita Vigil, Willie Vigil and Fred Leyba. Mrs. Vigil is survived by her children, Consuelo Marquez and husband Arthur of Las Vegas, NM, Willie Vigil and wife Carol, Frank Vigil, Eugene Vigil and wife Rose all of Chimayo; sisters, Ninfa Esquibel and husband Leo and Bernie Martinez; brother, Amarante Trujillo; grandchildren, Guillermo and Angelamaria Vigil of Chimayo, Mariquita Vigil-Martinez and husband Adrian of Española, Raul and Amor Marquez of Las Vegas, NM; special niece, Gloria Vigil and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Guillermo Vigil, Bert Vigil, Tino Vigil, Raul Marquez, Richard Trujillo and Aaron Martinez. The Vigil family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
JESUS MATTHEW BERT FERRAN
Age 25, a resident of Hernandez, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2008. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Julius Ferran and Ascension Romero; maternal grandfather, Fernando D. Martinez and uncle, Donald A. Martinez. Jesus loved the outdoors, especially hunting with his dad and he loved spending time with his family. Jesus is survived by his parents, Lloyd B. and Wanda Ferran; son, Jesus Isaiah Ferran; brother, Lloyd Ferran and companion Kristen Gonzales; sisters, Jacqueline Ferran Marshall and husband Zade, Loyda Ferran Talamantes and husband Jesus, Teresa Ferran and companion Jose Rivera, Kayla Zeleznikar; maternal grandmother, Arolinda V. Martinez and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The Ferran family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
ERNESTO SALAZAR
Age 86, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Ernesto enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and picking piñon. He liked to play practical jokes, taking his family on picnics and Mexican and Country music. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He’s in a better place and we will see him again one day. We love you and miss you. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albino and Natalia Salazar; infant son, Henry Salazar; brothers, Antonio, Alberto and Fermin Salazar; sisters, Rosa Romero and Irene Gallegos. Mr. Salazar is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary E. Salazar; children, Minnie Pirraglio and husband Jack, Meno Salazar and wife Karen, Margie Martinez, Archie Salazar, Debbie Salazar, Jake Salazar and wife Valerie and Lorie Merrill all of California, Manuel Salazar and wife Janet of Las Vegas, Nevada; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces and other loving relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers; James Perea, Junior Romero, Steve Martinez, Michael Salazar, Nicolas Salazar and Julian Ortega. The Salazar family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
BRYAN L. SANCHEZ
Age 21, a resident of La Puebla and Las Cruces, passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, December 24, 2008 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandpa, Jose B. Sandoval; God-father, Anthony Abeyta Jr. and special aunt, Adelina Vigil. Bryan is survived by his mother, Rita Sanchez of La Mesilla; father, Larry Sanchez of La Puebla; sister, Elena Sanchez of La Mesilla; grandmothers, Sally Abeyta of La Puebla, Bertha Rodriguez and husband Salvador of White Rock and Rose Sandoval of Sombrillo and many other relatives and friends. Honorary pallbearers named are, Mario Mondragon, Callen Montero, Obed Martinez and Jeff Moya Jr. The Sanchez family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Samuel Simon Jaramillo “Sambo”
Age 22, a resident of Lyden passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 26, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Samuel and Asencion Jaramillo, Albino and Frances Archuleta of Ojo Caliente. Samuel is survived by his parents, Simon and Adelaida Jaramillo of Lyden; sister, Frances Archuleta and companion Lucas Culin; niece, Destiny Culin of Lyden; God sister, Paula Archuleta and God brother Paul Archuleta Martinez; Cousins, Eddie Jr., Estrella and Brittney of Ojo Caliente; aunts, uncles, and cousins, Paul and Bernice Archuleta, Albino and Jose Archuleta, of Ojo Caliente, Lenny Archuleta and companion Bianca Valdez, and Tiffany and girls, all of San Juan, Oliver Archuleta and companion MaryAnn McConnel of Pojoaque, Robert and Clara of Medenales, Larry and Diana Jaramillo, Larry Jr., Sarah and Danielle Jaramillo; God brother, Lukas Montoya of Española, Tony and Manuelita Jaramillo and kids of Albuquerque, Rosie Jaramillo and companion Gregg Temmer of Albuquerque, Theresa and Jack Crocker of Albuquerque, and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be, Lenny P. Archuleta, Larry Jaramillo Jr., Joe Romero, Savo Garcia, Antonio Jaramillo and Shadow Salas. Honorary pallbearers are, Paul Archuleta Martinez, Alex Segovia, Charles Segovia, Destiny Culin, Isaac Pacheco and James Lujan. The family of Samuel Simon Jaramillo “Sambo” has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Marcos Padilla
Age 30, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Natividad Padilla. Marcos was a life long resident of Santa Cruz. He was generous and loving with many friends who considered him like a brother. A terrific uncle to his nieces and nephew. He is survived by his mother, Margot Padilla of Santa Cruz; brother, Carlos Padilla and wife Angela of Chamita; sisters, Anita Carter and husband Nolan of Española and Marisol Padilla of Chama; nieces and nephew, Amanda and Elisha Padilla of Chamita, Maegan and Evan Carter of Española, Arianna and Alena of Chama. The family of Marcos Padilla has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Walter Jose Vigil
Age 73, a resident of Española passed away on Friday, December 26, 2008 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Celso Vigil; mother, Emilia Archuleta-Vigil; son, Gilbert Vigil; brother, Joe Vigil; and step-son, Johnny Martinez. He is survived by wife, Ida Vigil of Española; step-sons: Anthony Martinez and wife Carol of Farmington, Joseph Martinez and wife Candy of Española, Gerald Martinez and wife Tammy of Alamosa, CO, James Martinez of Alamosa, CO, David Martinez and wife Cynthia of Española, and Chris Martinez and wife Cindy of Chimayo; brothers and sisters: Celso Vigil and wife Christina of Denver, CO, Ben Vigil and wife Vera, Meliton Vigil and wife Maria and Candido Vigil all of Farmington, Cecilia Vigil of Denver, CO, Cordy Candelaria of Denver, CO, Joann Vigil of Boulder, CO and Louisa Sanderson of California; children: Ramos Vigil and wife Veronica of Farmington, Velma Martinez of Farmington, Maryann Martinez of Grand Junction, CO, Jeanette Vigil of Farmington, and Graciola Vigil of Grand Junction, CO; special grandson who he helped raise, Derek Martinez of Española; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be: Ramos Vigil and Derek Martinez. The family of Walter Jose Vigil has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Mary Lou Watson
Age 51, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Bernie Beatrice Watson “B.B.”; father, Robert A. Gallegos; maternal grandparents: Tobias and Martina Maestas; paternal grandparents: Santiago and Anastacia Gallegos; and a niece, Melony Gallegos. Mary Lou was a fun and loving person. She loved her grandson, Tobias Isaiah and nieces: Arianna and Grace and her nephews: Andy, Caleb and Josaiah, she spoiled them. She shared a special bond with her family and friends and will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Watson of Hernandez; mother, Bernie Gallegos of Hernandez; brothers: Robert Gallegos and wife Linda and Jake Gallegos all of Hernandez; grandson, Isaiah Christian Chavez of Hernandez; nephews and nieces: Jaylene Martinez, Isaiah Baca, and Jeada Dimas all of Las Vegas, NM, Deandra Villarreal of Pojoaque, Darla Stone of Las Vegas, NM, Arianna Romero and husband Andres and Grace Gallegos all of Hernandez, Donna Villarreal and husband Jake of Pojoaque, Yvonne Martinez and husband Jose, Emily Salazar and husband Bobby, Archie Jr., and Joshua Maestas all of Hernandez, Jakey Villarreal and Derrick and Isaiah Villarreal all of Pojoaque; uncle, Arsenio Maestas of Hernandez; and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be: Jerome Valdez, Derrick, Isaiah and Jakey Villarreal, Phillip and Donald Gallegos, Andres Romero, Julian Lovato and Marcos Castillo. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be: Pee Wee Lovato, Marcos Castillo, Donna Villarreal, Grace Gallegos, Arianna Romero, Aunt, Ramona Naredo, Kay, Barbara and coach Fred Lopez and Mercy, Auntie, Lucy and Dora, Diana Padilla, Darlene and Mary Ella and the Tewa Softball League. The family of Mary Lou Watson has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Ofresinia L. Dominguez
Age 98, a resident of Chamisal, born on December 8, 1910, passed away peacefully in her family’s home on Sunday, December 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Petro Lino Dominguez and son, Joe. Ofresinia was a generous and loving mother and grandmother who was very proud of her family. She was strong willed and very kind hearted, which she demonstrated through her active participation at the San Antonio de Padua Parish in Peñasco and the Carmelita Society. Ofresinia is survived by her three daughters, Theresa Jaramillo, Rebecca Montoya and Reyna Dominguez; son, Jacob Dominguez; 26 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. The family of Ofresinia L. Dominguez has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley.
MANUEL REYES CATA
Age 85, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernie Cata; son, Edgar Cata; parents, Adolfo and Isabel Cata; sisters, Veronica Cruz, Gertrude Trujillo, Emily Povijua and Mary Peña and brothers, Johnny and Nicholas Cata. Mr. Cata is survived by his children, Johnny J. Cata and wife Mary “Pancha” Cata, Florence Maestas and Barbara Hutchinson and husband Douglas; sisters, Marie Toni Sandoval and husband Miguel, Mary E. Bridges and Norma Garcia and husband Richard all of Ohkay Owingeh; grandchildren, Damian J. Cata of Marietta, GA, Nathaniel J. Cata of Albuquerque, Marlena Leach of Arlington, VA, Naomi J. Cata, Jonathan J. Cata, Melinda Maestas, Brenda Maestas, Joseonesimo Maestas all of Ohkay Owingeh, Camille Dobberowsky of Albuquerque, Amanda Dobberowsky of Truchas and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Joseonesimo Maestas, Jonathan, Nathaniel and Gerald Cata, Jody Sandoval and Douglas Hutchinson. The Cata family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
SYLVIA M. MARTIN
Age 87 and a lifetime resident of Velarde, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2009 following a short illness. Sylvia, a loved and revered member of her community, was preceded in death by husband, Mike (Miguel) Martinez; son, Joseph Martinez; daughter-in-law, Janelle Martinez; brothers, Ramon and Jerry Martinez; sisters, Josefina Martinez and Adela Casados; brothers-in-law, Fermin, Canuto and Pablo Martinez, Amadeo Montoya and Toby Carrillo; sisters-in-law, Juanita (Jenny) Martinez, Aleja (Alice) Lopez, Delfina Martinez, Lucia Martinez, Josie Carrillo and Elvira Martinez. A loving and devoted mother, Sylvia is survived by daughter Evelyn Maruska of Velarde, NM; sons Celso Martinez and wife Pattie of Lakewood, Ca.; Michael Martinez of Velarde; grandchildren, Jacquelyn Marushka of Nashville, Tenn.; Sylvia Martinez of Lakewood, Ca.; Kristin Maruska of Las Cruces, NM; Carlos Martinez of Portland, Oregon; Nicholas Martinez of Anchorage, Alaska.; Megan Martinez of Velarde; Joe Martinez and wife Rebecca of Oceanside, Ca.; Robin Martinez of Velarde; Jamie Martinez of Espanola; Michael Martinez II of Velarde; great-grandson, Steven Martinez of Lakewood, Ca., two sisters, Olivia Martinez and Rose Montoya of Velarde and many nieces and nephews. Sylvia Martinez led a life that brought encouragement, laughter, love, kindness and care to many, over her 87 years. She will fondly be remembered as a generous and loving mother and grandmother with a witty sense of humor, bright eyes, warm smile and tender heart. Serving as pallbearers are Celso Martinez, Michael Martinez, Joseph Martinez, Nicholas Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Michael Martinez II, Steven Martinez and Dennis Salazar.
Bobby “baby Oso” Gurule
Age 19, a resident of Espanola passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his great-grandma, Adelina Chavez. Bobby is survived by his mother, Sharon Gallegos of Albuquerque; father, Robert Gurule of El Duende; brother, Joseph Baca and fiancé Crystalyn Cantrell of Espanola; sisters, Krystal Carter of Espanola and Adria Gurule of Albuquerque; maternal grandma, Casilda Baca of Albuquerque; paternal grandparents, Bobby and Lillian Gurule of El Duende; aunts and uncles, Sylvia Jackson and Gary Salazar and wife Tina, both of Albuquerque, Jolene Trujillo and husband B. J. of Ojo Caliente, Joslyn Cordova and husband Joseph of El Duende; nephews, Joseph Baca Jr. and Nikolai Baca both of Espanola and numerous cousins and other relatives and friends. The following will assist the family as pallbearers, Joseph Baca, Andy Gurule, Gilbert Maestas, Ernie Fernandez and David Cantrell. The family of Bobby Gurule has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley
CARLOS L. PADILLA
Age 66, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2009 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esequiel and Adela Padilla; sisters, Delcida Montoya and Epimenia Romero and other loving niece and nephews. Carlos retired after many years of service as a heavy equipment operator for KSL in Los Alamos. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Padilla is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Padilla of Española; daughters, Doreen Romero and husband Anthony of Seboyeta, Denise Padilla and Maria Padilla both of Española; grandchildren, Carlos Baca and wife Felisia of Albuquerque, Anthony Romero Jr. and Zacary Romero and companion Amanda Aragon, all of Seboyeta; brothers and sisters, Leandro Padilla and wife Rebecca, Rose Lucero all of Cuba, Nancy Herrera and husband Adan, Esequiel Padilla Jr. and wife Agnes and Lena Lucero all of Albuquerque; great-grandson, Carlos Max Baca II of Albuquerque and numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. His grandchildren are named as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. The Padilla family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
