Rose T. Mondragón, 94, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She was born on Aug. 30, 1911 in Chico, NM to Tobias Tafoya and Pacifica Barela. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by the father of her children, Eloy J. Mondragón and daughter, Ada Mondragón Rael. She is survived by her children, Elmira Martínez (Luz), Marbella Trujillo (Jerry), Eloy Mondragón (Barbara), Doris Cordova (Jesus), Clarence Mondragón (Celina), Corelia Ulibbari (Lawrence), Tony Remington, Toby Mondragón (Diane), Ricardo Mondragón (Erminia) and Wilma Kimlicka. She is also survived by 32 grand-children, 66 great grand children, 10 great great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on May 24, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on May 25, 2006 at at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment followed at Nuestra Señora de Dolores cemetery in Cañón. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Dina DesGeorges, 47, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father, Cleofas Gonzales, uncles, Erminio and Honorio Fernández. She is survived by her husband, Sam Des-Georges, son, Adrian Des- Georges and mother, Alice F. Gonzales. She is also survived by sisters, Gloria Bradbury (David) of Santa Fe and Tina Martínez of Ranchos de Taos, uncles and aunts, Roberto Fernández, Elizardo Fernández (Gloria), Arturo Fernández, Claudina Romero, Fabiola Montoya, Erlinda Varos and Arsenio Fernández (Bertina), many other relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 7 PM at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 10 AM at San Francisco de Asís Church. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Clorinda Trujillo, 90, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, José Facundo Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Conchita Ortiz (Eddie) of Santa Fe, Facundo Nelson Trujillo of Albuquerque, Patricia Trujillo of Arroyo Hondo, Joseph Trujillo (Ramona) of Soldatna, Alaska, Martin Dee Trujillo of Española and Margarita “Chacha” Trujillo of Maryland, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Luisa Márquez of California/Río Rancho, Teresa Martínez of Pueblo, CO, Amelia Davis of Las Cruces, Julián Vargas of Bayard, Gilbert Vargas of Des Montes and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on May 24, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 8 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with interment to follow at Las Cruces cemetery in Taos. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Theodore “Ted” Gonzales, Ret. Sgt. 1st Class, 72, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 21, 2006. He retired from the US Military and served in the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Lorenzo Maestas Jr., brothers, Pat Gonzales and George Chávez. He is survived by the mother of his children, Adelina “Addie” Gonzales, children, Jean Gonzales, Earl Gonzales, Deborah Anglada (Thomas) and Joanne Gonzales. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brothers, Frank Gonzales (Margaret) and Manuel Gonzales (Teresa), sister in law, Manuelita Chávez and many other relatives. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 7 PM at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 10 AM at San Francisco de Asís Church. Interment will be held at Jesus Nazareno cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera- Hanlon Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Abeyta Martínez, 67, passed away after a lengthy illness at the Evanston Regional Hospital. Elizabeth was born in Taos, New Mexico on April 14, 1939 to Flavio and Anita Abeyta. Elizabeth married
Donaciano Martínez in Taos, New Mexico on July 21, 1958. Elizabeth was a loving and dedicated wife and mother to her husband and six children. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Elizabeth had a kind and giving heart and would help anyone that needed it. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and did her best to be there for everyone. She will always be in our hearts and will be missed greatly.
She was preceded in death by her parents Anita Córdova Abeyta and Flavio Abeyta Sr.; two brothers, Fred and Johnny Abeyta; and one sister, Mary Abeyta. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters; Edward (Lupe) Abeyta of El Paso, Texas, Rubén (Nanette) Abeyta of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Pat (Linda) Abeyta of Antonito, Colorado, Joe (Lorraine) Abeyta of Phoenix, Arizona, Ida McCabe of Taos, New Mexico, Roberta (Leroy) Martinez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Stella (James) Trujillo of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Flavio (Audrey) Abeyta Jr. of Taos, New Mexico, Eddie (Cora) Abeyta of Aztec, New Mexico, Michelle (Moises) Maestas of Taos, New Mexico, Billy Trujillo of Taos, New Mexico, and many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her husband Don Martínez of Evanston, Wyoming, and four daughters, Dolores (Gilber) Delgado of Evanston, Wyoming, Barbara Martínez of Evanston, Wyoming, Josephine (Larry) Young of Greeley, Colorado, and Donnalisa Martinez of Evanston, Wyoming; three sons, Donald Martínez of Boise, Idaho, Art Martínez of Evanston, Wyoming, and Freddie Frank (Donna) Martínez of Ely, Nevada; 10 grandchildren and one great grandson. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Young, Roman Brizuela, Gilber Delgado Jr. Shane Young, Eddie Abeyta Jr., and Andrew Abeyta. Funeral Services were held at Crandall Funeral Home, on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 7:00 p.m
Gilbert Arellano, 67, of Las Cruces, passed away on May 19, 2006 (formerly of Chamisal). He is preceded in death by son, Gerald Arellano, and daughter, Valerie Ann Roybal. He is survived by Claudina Arellano (wife) sons, Daniel and Philip (María), daughter, Chantel, step daughter, Marlene Akel, (Pete). He is also survived by Percinia Arellano (former wife), daughters, Alice Arellano (Toby Velarde), Barbara & Mario Madrid, and grandson Derrick Arellano. Ivan Roybal, sonin law, and grandson, Andrew Roybal III. He is also survived by sisters Lorraine Armendáriz, (Texas), Florence Whistler, (Arizona), Oralia Moore, (Albuquerque, ), Mary Joyce Fidel, (Peñasco) and Rosita Wikstad (Hank) (California) and Brother Rodolfo Arellano, (Arizona) and by many other relatives. Memorial Services will by held in Las Cruces Saturday, May 27, 2006. Burial Services will be held in Chamisal Presbyterian cemetery at June 3, 2006, at 4:00 pm.
In loving memory of Bobby Albert Harold Martinez born on September 30, 1955 to Alberto and Eneda Martínez. He was preceded in death by his father, Alberto, son, Shawn, maternal grandparents, Federico and Matilde Martínez, paternal grandparents, Pedro and his very special grandmother, Rosita Archuleta Martínez. He is survived by his children, Christy Roberta Martínez (Crystal) and Damian Robert Martínez, three beautiful grandchildren, Shawntell, Aliyah, Mikayla, mother of his children, Isabel Sanchez, brothers, Gabriel Martínez (Barbara), Freddie Martínez (Darlene) and Peter Martínez (Angelica), sisters, Patsy Vigil (Leo), Bernadette Lopez (Earl Jr.), aunts, Evila Romero, Mary Onofre Martínez, Rosella Garcia, uncles, José I. Martínez (Edumenia), Joe D. Martínez (Vicky), Juan J. Gallegos, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on May 17, 2006. Funeral mass was held on May 18, 2006. Both services were held at San Antonio de Padua Church in Peñasco. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Filemón Martínez, 44, of Santa Fe and formerly of Chamisal passed away on May 14, 2006. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Andrés and Gerald Martínez. He is survived by his daughters, Monique Martínez and her mother, Jeanette Barber, Amber Martínez and her mother, Tracy Hightower, whom he shared 17 years with, parents, Alferino and Mabel Martínez, brother, Dennis Martínez (Pamela), sisters, Christine Martínez, Anna Martínez (David), Priscilla Aaron (James), and Josephine Martínez. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on May 17, 2006 at Rivera Chapel and will be recited on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 6 PM at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Penasco. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 19, 2006 at 10 AM with interment to be held at 1:30 PM at Santa Fe National cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Bonifacio E. Durán, left this life on May 11, 2006. Bonifacio was born June 1, 1948 in Taos, NM to Lucío and Polly Durán. He graduated from Taos High School in 1967. He married
Bonnie Lucero in 1968 in Arroyo Seco. NM. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He also retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his father Lucio and son, Mark. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, son, Matt (Namiko) Durán daughter in law, Shari Fernilis, grandchildren, Dillon, Sadie, Maddie, Roman, mother, Polly, sisters, Precilla (Gerald) Ortiz, Darlene (Lino) Lucero, brothers, Michael (Becky) Durán, Lucio jr. (Olympia) Durán, Tiano (Diane) Durán and many nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. A funeral mass was celebrated on May 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Victor Vigil, 48 of Alamosa, passed away May 11, 2006 in Denver. Victor was born December 1, 1957, in Antonito, Colorado, the son of Leo Vigil and Severina Salazar. He worked as an assistant financial aid director at Adams State College in Alamosa. He was a loving m caring and generous, Son, Brother, Godfather, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. He possessed the desire, drive and tenacity to better himself and those around him. His dedication to his profession assisted numerous students to successfully complete their higher education. He led by example and was an inspiration to those who came into contact with him. Victor enjoyed traveling, music bike riding, reading, and especially spending time with family and friends.
Victor is survived by his father, Leo Vigil of Antonito, CO; five brothers Rudy (Delia) Vigil, and Lionel Vigil of Alamosa, CO; Richard (Andres) Vigil of Golden. CO; Ronnie Vigil of Denver, CO; Dean (Terri) Vigil of Aurora, CO: five sisters Lorraine (Bill) King of Denver, CO; Darlene (Jerry) Duran of Antonito, CO; rose (Jim) Lanier of Alamosa, CO; Susie A. Vigil of Littleton, CO; Judy Vigil of Alamosa, CO; Victor was also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Severina Salazar and his grandparents, Leopoldo and Amalia vigil and Fidel and Cresencia Salazar.
A recitation of the Rosary will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2006, at 7:00PM at the Romero Chapel in Alamosa, another Rosary will be held on Friday, May 19, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Church in Alamosa. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church in Alamosa. Interment will follow at a later date. Friends and family may call on Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Romero Funeral Home in Alamosa who is in care of the arrangements.
Anselmo “Chemo” Romero, 78, of Llano Quemado passed away on May 11, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, José Euleuto and Clorinda V. Romero, son, Joseph “Jinks” Romero, brother, John Romero and sisters, Arcelia “Archie” Abeyta, Connie Ortega and Mary Montaño. He is survived by sisters, Tommie Hanson (Eddie) of San Ramon, CA, Lillie Jaramillo (Lee), Doloris López (Robert), Paz Anaya and Navi Baca (Victor) of Santa Fe, brothers, Arturo Romero (Lupe), Leonardo Romero (Bertha) of Ranchos de Taos and Wilfred Romero (Brenda) of Chimayo, niece Nadine Gonzales (Johnny) of Ranchos de Taos, who was like a daughter to him and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A Prayer Service was held on May 13, 2006 at the Rivera Chapel. A Graveside Service was held on May 15, 2006 at the Santa Fe National cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Ana María Chávez Valerio, 90, born on April 25, 1916 in Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 10, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel & Tomasita Chávez, brothers and a sister. She is survived by her husband, Candido Valerio, daughter, Louisa Mylet (Tim) of Pot Creek, son, Armando Valerio (Bernice) of Ranchos de Taos. She is also survived by grand-daughters, Micaela Medina Ortiz (Tony), Mary Margaret Mylet, Amanda Valerio, Sarah Anita Valerio, great grand-children, Nathanial, Daniel and Mia Isabella Ortiz, numerous nephews and nieces, many other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on May 14, 2006. Funeral mass was held on May 15, 2006. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asís Catholic Church. Interment was held at Santa Fe National cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Matilde Lovato 89, a resident of Chamisal passed away on Sunday, May 7th, 2006. She loved to spend her time doing crocheting, plastic canvases, quilting and she loved to sing and dance to Flor de las Flores. She also enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and go to the senior citizen center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Delfino and Felicita Lucero, her husband Diego Lovato in 1976; daughters: Mary Lovato and Elizaida Argüello; son, Diego Lovato Jr. on October 2005; sons-in-law: Pedro Herrera and Juan Rios; sister, Bennie Romero; brother-in-law, José Lovato; grandson, Diego Herrera; and great-grandson, Francisco C. Córdova. May their souls rest in peace. She married
Diego Lovato on August 7th, 1939. She is survived by her children: Allen R. Lovato and wife Gloria of Los Angeles, CA, Elsie Rodarte and husband Oliver of Chamisal, Jessie Lovato and wife Jeannie of Chamisal, Virginia Herrera of Magna, Utah, Mabel Ríos of Santa Fe, Felicita Romero and husband Conrad of Llano Largo, Donald Lovato and wife Diana of Milan, Diana Quintana and husband Fred of Española, Ubaldo Lovato and wife Jane of Tooele, Utah, Frank Lovato and wife Bertha of Chamisal, Gloria Visárraga and husband William of Salt Lake City, Utah and Neomi Gurulé and husband Timmy of Milan; sister, Rafelita Lovato of Chamisal; brother-in-law, Rudolfo Romero of Chamisal; and numerous grandchildren, great grand-children and numerous other relatives and friends.
Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 9th, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A second rosary will be recited on Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Peñasco. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 11th, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Chamisal Catholic cemetery. The family of Matilde Lovato has placed their trust in the Rivera family of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Telephone 505.753.2288 or Toll Free 1-800-443-4854.
Bennie Hartt died on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at the home of his granddaughter, Carmen Baldwin in San Francisco. A resident of Rock Springs, WY for 50 years, he suffered health complications after hip surgery in March. He was flown to CA to receive medical care near his granddaughter, then taken home to be with her until his death. He was born on June 9, 1919 in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, to Shelby and Clorinda Hartt. Residing there until beginning 4 years of service with the United States Army in 1942, he served 2 years with the 265th Field Artillery Battalion in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He moved to Rock Springs and married
Maria Consuelo Romero who preceded him In death on September 19, 2000. Employed by the City of Rock Springs for 27 years, he retired as Street Commissioner in 1981. Other survivors are: daughter, Rose Baldwin, husband Frank & grandson Doug, Vancouver, WA; brother Minnie Hartt, Ranchos de Taos; sister, Efro Sanchez, UT and many nieces and nephews. Rosary was held on May 9. Following cremation, mass was held for him at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. Final service for his internment was at the San Francisco Columbarium, May 24, where he was laid to rest next to his wife, Connie Hartt.
Luís Gabriel Sena Jr., 49, of Questa passed away on May 03, 2006. He was crew boss firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service and lift operator at Red River Ski Area. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luís and Ricarda Sena, grandparents, Abelino and Rita Sena, grandfather, Melquiades Sena. He is survived by his wife, Flora Sena, daughters, Louisa and Monique Sena, stepdaughter, Trisha Hurst, four grandchildren, sisters, Lorraine García (Gilbert), Virginia Rael (Cleve), Marie Cisneros (John), Janet García (Lloyd) all of Questa, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on May 05, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was held on May 06, 2006 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Questa. Interment was held at El Pueblito cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Barbara (Bobbie) Guth Stabler died May 1, 2006 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in CA on December 13, 1927 and moved to Newport Beach after marrying Bill Stabler in 1948. Bobbie was a wonderful athome mother to her 3 children and very active in the NB volunteer community, including UCI, the NH Art Commission and Museum, the Adoption Guild, and South Coast Repertory Theater. She was a prolific ski writer and organized PR for many civic organizations. Her radiance will be missed by all her family and friends. Bobbie is survived by her husband William (Bill) Stabler; her children Linda Stabler-Talty, Randal Stabler, Lauren Stabler Johnson, and a son-in-law Peter J. Talty; 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at LI Clubhouse, 701 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach on Monday, May 15 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer’s Assn, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, ph. 800.272.3900.
Sophie Pacheco, Local Ranchos de Taos Resident and Community Volunteer passed away at 80. On many occasions at the end of her life some would call her Doña Sophronia. A great honor bestowed upon an ordinary woman with an extraordinary heart. Little in her life was about what she accomplished for herself but about what she gave to others and how she could be of service. The elderly, the needy and the down in spirit were often the recipients of her amazing faith, generosity and goodwill.
Throughout her life she had a strong relationship with the Presbyterian Church. In particular the Ranchos de Taos Church, serving in many capacities, including board member and volunteer extraordinaire of the Loma Verde Summer Camp for children. In her later years she would devote herself tirelessly to Habitat for Humanity as a board member, fundraiser, and a hand with a hammer and a broom, working locally and in Mexico and Cuba. Even when immigrant rights and environmental conservation were not popular Sophie was in the forefront in her community finding resolution and educating those around her by example. She is known to many for her constant attention to conservation, and her daily bike rides to work. She was making and delivering meals, long before “Meals on Wheels” and always had someone she needed to visit with a smile and a prayer.
Over the past 20 years serving as sales clerk of Navajo Silver and recently The Covered Wagon stores owned by her son and daughter-in-law, George and Lyndee Cook she was an ever pleasant greeter for those travelers seeking not only Native American crafts but local advice and stories given with a warm heart. She had a great affinity for the Hispanic and Native American cultures, understanding the importance of keeping those cultures vibrant and alive in this ever-present movement towards assimilation.
With her heart always in Taos, even when she left to reside elsewhere she always returned, as she has once more. Born and raised in the then small villages of Ranchitos and Ranchos de Taos, to Ramoncita Vialpando Pacheco and Manuel Lauro Pacheco, on April 14th 1926. She was one of six sisters & four brothers with only the oldest and youngest sisters, Juanita Isabel Garcia of Ranchos de Taos and Maria Laura Riddle, of Hartsville, PA. surviving. From her first marriage to Gaines Allen Cook, daughter Catherine Cook Gerry and her son, of Stone Ridge, NY and son George Allen Cook and his five children of Albuquerque, NM, survive her. David Cook, a second son from her marriage to Mr. Cook, died at the young age of three of accidental causes. She missed him dearly. From her second marriage to Tito Martinez, an only son Arthur Martinez and his life long partner Cathy Baca survive her. Many nieces and nephews also survive her.
For those who knew and loved her, the last six months of her life were a gift of love and support for all as she struggled with bone cancer. She died on Sunday, June 25 at Tender Heart Assisted Living, in Albuquerque. She can now rest in peace as she has gone home.
Ahora está en paz al lado de Dios.
Evening service was held on June 28, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 11 AM at Ranchos Presbyterian Church with interment to follow at Descanso cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Abran E. Fernandez, 69, of Taos passed away on June 24, 2006. He retired from the New Mexico State Corrections Department. He is a member LULAC, the Fraternal Order of Police, Vice President of the Farm Bureau and the Stockman's Cattleman's Association. He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Teresita Fernandez and sister, Priscilla Fernandez. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lilly Fernandez, sons, Steve L. Romero of Espanola, Glen D. Romero (Teresa) of Taos, very dear to his heart his nephew, Wayne Montes de Oca (Mary), of Okinawa, grandchildren, Alyssa Romero of Albuquerque, Daniel Romero of Ranchos de Taos, his brothers Max Fernandez (Peggy), Herb Fernandez (Ida) both of Albuquerque, sisters, Viola Maes (Joe) of Albuquerque, Jennie Fernandez of Vadito and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Evening service was on June 26, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral service was on June 27, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church. Interment followed at the Placita cemetery in Vadito. Arrangements by Rivera- Hanlon Funeral Home.
