Madeline Goulard, celebration memorial service, Sat. April 16, 1-4 p.m., Mesa Vista HS, 2 mi. N of Ojo Caliente. The Simple Life health Center continues to see patients.
David Tomas Martinez, born Dec. 6, 1952, died April 14, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Enrique and Stephanie Martinez, brother, Anastacio (Tacho) Martinez, niece, Gwen McHorse. Survived by daughter, Stephanie and four grandchildren, three sisters, Alice & (Tony) Pacheco, two nieces, Vangie Kitterdge, Pauline Martinez, three brothers, Enrique & (Lupe) Martinez, three nephews from LA, Calif., Ted M. & (Annie) Martinez, three nephews, Tommy (Haz) Martinez, two nieces and several great-grand nephews and nieces. Cremation has taken place with interment in Taos, NM.
David J. Muniz, 49, of Los Cordovas passed away on
April 12, 2005. He is preceded in death by his father, Antonio Muniz and sister, Regina. He is survived by his children, Jose Muniz of Taos and Rayos Muniz of Phoenix, mother, Bennie Muniz, brother, Jake Muniz (Didi), sisters, Antonette Medina (Paul) and Cindy Muniz, several nephews and nieces.
Rosary was recited on April 14, 2005 at San Isidro Catholic Church in Los Cordovas.
Funeral mass was held on April 15, 2005 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos.
Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Jose Adolfo Martinez, 88, of Valdez passed away on April 10, 2005. He is survived by his children, Joe Martinez (Jenny) of Questa, Reynaldo Martinez (Delicia) of Denver, Loyola Lucero (Toby) of Albuquerque, Diane Sanchez of El Prado, Connie Cordova (Mike) of Valdez, Clarence Martinez (Sandy) of Valdez, Theresa Romero (Elizardo) of Espanola. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren
Rosary was recited on April 12, 2005 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was held on April 13, 2005 at Valdez Catholic Church. Interment was held at Santa Fe National cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Isabel O. Romero, 86, of Llano Quemado passed away April 10, 2005. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Carlos Chavez, second husband, Alfred Romero Sr., sons, Alfred Romero Jr. and Carlos Chavez and brother, Candido Ortiz. She is survived by her children, Frances Martinez (Leonides), Ben (Terre), Emos, Dillon (Dina), Andrew (Frances), Elefio (Clara), Rick, Danny and Amos Chavez and Marbella Trujillo (Michael). She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Rosaries were recited on April 11, 2005 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church and on April 12, 2005 at Llano Quemado Capilla. Funeral mass was held on April 13, 2005 at San Francisco de Asis Church. Interment was held at the New Llano Quemado cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon funeral Home.
Eloisa Cordova, 96, of Chamisal passed away on April 10, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Victor Cordova, son, Macario Cordova, daughter, Rebecca Fujino, grandchildren, Louis Cordova, Roger Pacheco, Robert Cordova Sr. and Macario Gonzales. She is survived by her children, Olivama Pacheco, Felix Cordova, Ross Cordova, Joe Cordova (Vicky), Rosana Abeyta (Juan), Laura Abeyta (Gilbert Paul) all of Chamisal, Linora Pacheco of Santa Fe, Maclovia Fresquez (Anselmo) of Las Vegas, NV and Dina Duran (Robert) of Talpa. She is also survived by 40 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Rosaries were recited on April 11, 2005 at Rivera Chapel and on April 12, 2005 at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Penasco. Funeral mass was held on April 13, 2005 at San Antonio de Padua Church. Interment was held at Chamisal Catholic cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Carlos L. DeHerrera, 83, of El Paso, Texas passed away on April 07, 2005. He was born December 12, 1921 in Costilla, New Mexico to Meliton and Lupe DeHerrera. Carlos served in the United States Army during the World War II. He had also worked for 20 years at Ft. Bliss, Texas and retired from the Civil Service. He had been a resident of El Paso since 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Maggie, brothers Ernesto, Billy, and Meliton Jr. Mr. DeHerrera is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elvira DeHerrera; son, Charlie DeHerrera and wife Rose; step son, Rafael Armendariz and wife Chole, all of El Paso, Texas; brothers, Ben De Herrera of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Valdemar DeHerrera and wife Connie of Costilla, New Mexico; sisters, Bellesandra Livingston of Denver, Colorado and Maxine Caravello of Taos, New Mexico; and numerous grand children, nieces and nephews.
Services were held under the arrangement of Martin Funeral Home Central at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in El Paso, Texas. Interment followed at Ft. Bliss National cemetery.
Elvira Maria Fernandez, 97of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 04, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose E. Fernandez in 1982, daughters, Sofia Maestas Fernandez and Edna Fernandez. She is survived by her children, Jose D. Fernandez of Ranchos de Taos, Rosalind Anglada (Adelmo) of Santa Cruz, Senovio Fernandez (Rose) of Taos, Manuel Fernandez (Manuelita) of Talpa, Sophia Chacon (David) of Lower Las Colonias and Alice Tapia (Diego) of Santa Fe. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on April 06, 2005. Funeral mass was held on April 07, 2005. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment was held at San Francisco cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Ted Ronald Santistevan, 46, of Cerro passed away on April 03, 2005. He is survived by his parents, Ben & Maria Santistevan, companion, Linda Vigil, brothers and sister, Charlene Santistevan, Tony Santistevan, Barlo Santistevan, Steve Santistevan, Ronald Santistevan (Rose) all of Cerro. He is also survived by nephews and nieces, Bryan Lovato, Adrian Cintas, Antonette, Julie, Kimberly, Jennica, Miguel, Aron, and Steve Santistevan Jr. Rosary was held on April 05, 2005. Funeral mass was held on April 06, 2005. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cerro. Interment was held at Cerro cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Rose M, Trujillo, 79, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 02, 2005. She is preceded in death by husband, Ventura S. Trujillo, parents, Roy Mondragon and Francisquita Gonzales, sons in law, Julian Sandoval, Agapito Gonzales, Carlos Miera and brother, Frank Pacheco. She is survived by children, Betty Sandoval, Juanita Salazar (Bernabe), Joanne Gonzales, Patrick Drake (Maria), Peggy Trujillo, Loretta Miera, Louise Trujillo (James), Carolyn Trujillo, Daniel Trujillo and Michael Trujillo (Clarice). She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, sisters, Carol Maldonado of Albuquerque, Gloria Lopez of Denver, CO, Angelina Pacheco of Pueblo, CO, Clorinda Benavidez of Albuquerque, brothers, Tony and Leo Pacheco both of Albuquerque, numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives. Rosary was recited on April 05, 2005. Funeral mass was held on April 06, 2005. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment was held at Las Cruces cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Adolph J Martinez 1926 - 2005 Our loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Adolph Joseph Martinez, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2005. He was born January 11, 1926 in Park City, Utah to Max and Dolores Abeyta Martinez. He was a decorated World War II and Korean War veteran. He was an avid outdoorsman, sheepherder, hard rock miner, and a true cowboy at heart. He is survived by his children, Martin C. (Eloisa) Ortiz, Joyce (Frank) Martinez-Perris, Bernadette (Ralph D.) Martinez-Astorga, Kelly Adolph (Debbie) Martinez, Jr., Jack (Jeanne) Martinez, and Fredrick (Lori) Martinez. 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; brothers, Abedon O. (Jane) Martinez and T. C. (Ursela) Martinez. He was preceded in death by a son, Adolph, Jr. and his one true love, Eloisa Martinez. Rosary will be held on Thursday, April 7th at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. locatated at the St. Anthony Church in Questa, New Mexico. Committal, at El Pueblito cemetery in Questa, New Mexico where friends may call from 6 -7 p.m. Committal, El Pueblito cemetery in Questa, New Mexico.
Ilse Hilde Grunninger, 67 of Arroyo Seco passed peacefully on Friday, 04/01/05. Born in Altbach, Germany. Ilse arrived in the US in 1960. After 20 years in computer management she retired to Taos in 1981. She spent six months in Indonesia teaching English at a private Muslim school returning in 2001. She devoted most of her time to her business. Taos Spirit Crafts, which included designing and handcrafting colorful knitted garments as well creating spirit bundles from nature’s gifts that she gathered from nearby woods. Her crafts were placed in galleries in Taos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Ilse was also trained and certified as a Reiki Master Practitioner and offered her healing to many in this area. She was a dear friend to many and will be joyfully remembered. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon funeral Home.
Emilia G. Fresquez, 79, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on August 19, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Isabel Garcia and son, Robert Anthony Fresquez. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Manuel A. Fresquez, her children, Alex Fresquez (Elidia), Mary P. Roybal (Melvin Trujillo), Henry Fresquez (Anna Espinoza), Joe Fresquez, Ruby Luna (Anthony), Reyes Roybal (Karen Garcia) all from Ranchos de Taos, brother Carlos Garcia, Jr. (Claudina), 8 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren.
Rosary was recited on August 21, 2005. Funeral mass was held on August 22, 2005. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos. Interment was held at Jesus Nazareno cemetery.
Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Phoebe Fernandez Vigil, 96, of Taos passed away August 17, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband Obed Vigil, and son, Randy Vigil. She is survived by her sister, Lucy Carter, sister-in-law, Margarita Cisneros, three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Dorothy Berninghaus Brandenburg 1902-2005
Dorothy Brandenburg passed away August 17, 2005, . at the age of 103. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Emilia Berninghaus, daughter Marcia Brandenburg, husband Jack Brandenburg and brother Charles Berninghaus. Survivors include daughter Barbara Brenner and husband John, granddaughters Marcia Winter and husband Fred, Anne Brenner, and great grandsons Wyatt and Peter Winter.
Dorothy was born July 8, 1902 in St Louis, MO, received her bachelors degree in education from Washington University and spent every summer in Taos from 1908 on. She married
Jack Brandenburg in 1927 and they became permanent residents in Taos in 1931. She was the last of the children of the Taos Society of Artists, of which her father was a founding member.
Dorothy was always involved in civic affairs. She served as state president of the PTA in 1948-50 and a member of the board of Managers of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, and was on the Board of Regents of the University of New Mexico in the 1960's. She was a board member of First State Bank for many years, a member of First Presbyterian Church, as well as serving on the Santa Fe Opera Board, the Harwood Foundation, the Red Cross, and chaired the building committee for the Taos Art Association's new auditorium in 1971-2. She was chosen as a Taos Living Treasure in 2002.
Among her avocations, were fly fishing, horseback riding, hunting, camping, traveling, and in later life bridge became her passion.
Like her father, Oscar Berninghaus, she was never too busy to help with any worthy community cause.
Private services have been held. Should friends desire, remembrances may be made to the Brandenburg Fund at the Taos Community Foundation, 229A Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571.
