LEONA ANNE GRAVES ARMIJO, 69, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Thursday at her home.
She was born in Erick, Okla., and was a former resident of Springer. She graduated from Springer High School and received her bachelor of arts and master's degrees at New Mexico Highlands University. She taught business classes in Clayton, Dulce and the West Las Vegas, N.M., schools. She was a devout reader and adored her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James L. and Florence Graves; and brothers, Robert Graves and Nat Young.
She is survived by her husband, Joe O. Armijo of Las Vegas, N.M.; children, Rob Armijo and wife Glenda of Las Vegas, N.M., Ron Armijo and wife Brenda of Salina, Kan., Ginger Erwin, Cindy Dicenta and husband Gary and Pam Wheeler, all of McCook, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the East Drive Baptist Church in Las Vegas, N.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzhiemer's or Paws of Las Vegas, N.M.
Rogers Mortuary, (505) 425-3511.
Dated: February 7, 2004
RUTH ANN BOWER, 72, of Los Alamos died Friday after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
She is survived by her husband, Jerald D. Bower; and sons, Bruce Bower and wife Juanita, and Brent Bower and wife Lee Ann, all of Albuquerque; three grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Christian Church, 92 E. Road in Los Alamos.
Block-Salazar Mortuary, (800) 443-4854.
Dated: February 7, 2004
ALBERT "CHIEF" GONZALES, 78, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Thursday at St. Vincent Hospital after a long illness.
He served in the U.S. Navy. He was an employee of the Melton Ranch from 1960 until 2003, when he retired as ranch manager and continued to live at his home on the ranch. He enjoyed being with his family and friends and playing cards with his grandchildren. A lifelong Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonafacio and Sofia Gonzales; wife, Augustina Gonzales; sisters and brothers, Frances Maese, Efren G. Pena, Ramona G. Duran, Pedro Gonzales, Juan Bautista Gonzales, Jose Maurilio Gonzales, Eloisa G. Lovato and Balbina G. Maldonado.
He is survived by his children, Primitivo J. Gonzales and wife Cruzita of Albuquerque, Antonio Gonzales and wife Annabelle, Marie Dolores Ortiz, Julia Gonzales and Ruben Parra, Albert Gonzales Jr., Jennie Lou Vigil and Estevan Gonzales and friend Annette, all of Las Vegas, N.M., and Anna Ortiz and husband Isaias of Ft. Collins, Colo.; six grandchildren; sister, Agueda G. Lujan of Las Vegas, N.M., his dear pet, Ringo; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with burial to follow at the San Jose Cemetery.
Rogers Mortuary, (505) 425-3511.
Dated: February 7, 2004
MARGARET J. LOPEZ, 81, of Santa Fe died Wednesday.
She is survived by her children, Theresa Espinoza, Josephine and husband Mike Gurule, Leroy A. Lopez, Cabrini Rodriguez, Miriam and husband Ron Baca; 22 grandchildren; four sisters; and one brother.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Berardinelli Family Chapel.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.
Dated: February 7, 2004
CLYDE A. POPE, 79, died Tuesday.
He served his country during World War II in the Navy as a radio operator aboard a Navy LSD. He moved himself and his family to Santa Fe in 1957 where he took the position of store manager for the Payless Drug Store chain. He became an active member of the community, joining the Lions and Elks clubs.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Valda Binley, Faye Boyer, Besta Short and Ruth Moody; and daughter, Linda Lee Davis.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Pope; brother, Paul Pope and wife Ruby of Chandler, Ariz.; son, Steve Pope; four grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Berardinelli Family Chapel.
Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Monday at San Isidro Catholic Church with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.
Dated: February 7, 2004
AMABEL J.(MABEL) ROMERO, 69, of Santa Fe died suddenly Thursday.
She was born in Vallecitos. She was a choir member at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Andreita Jaramillo.
She is survived by her husband, Teodoro Romero; son, Orlando Gallegos Jr. and wife Priscilla; daughters, Irene Martinez, Freda Gonzales and Rodger Turner, Rita Roybal and Bill Salazar, Rosemary Herrera and husband Richard, Sylvia Eleanor Martinez and husband Elmer, and Carla Gallegos; 18 grandchildren; and many other relatives.
A visitation will be held at 5 p.m. today with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel.
Another visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at the same chapel.
Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at La Madera Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.
Dated: February 7, 2004
JOSE MACLOVIO SANCHEZ, 78, of Española died Thursday.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reginaldo and Ascencion Sanchez; and brother, Samuel Sanchez.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Archuleta Sanchez; son, Gilbert Lee Sanchez and wife Rebecca of Pojoaque; three grandchildren; sister, Georgia Moreno of Guadalupe, Calif.; brothers, Orlando Sanchez of Aztec, Cornelio Sanchez of Hernandez, and Joe R. Sanchez and wife Bernie of Rio Chama.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at San Jose Catholic Church in Hernandez.
Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the same church with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with military honors.
Block-Salazar Mortuary of Española, (505) 753-2288.
Dated: February 7, 2004
