Mario Carlos Sánchez, 26, of Questa, NM passed away on September 9, 2006. He was born on June 28, 1980 to Andamo and Linda Sánchez. He attended school at Questa Jr. Sr. High School. On August 21, 1999 he married
Rebecca Muniz. His dream was always to drive semi trucks. He was very knowledgeable in mechanics; he worked in the Questa area and also worked in the oilfields of Wyoming. There was not anything Mario could not do. He was a very good spirited person and lived life to its fullest. He enjoyed spending time and laughing with his family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors always attending mud bogs, snowmobiling, camping, hunting, fishing, and driving semi trucks. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother Gaydeen Sánchez-Spiller, Great Grandparents' Benito & Claudina Sánchez. In addition to his parents and wife he is survived by his two children Brittany Sánchez, and Mario Sánchez Jr., his brothers; Andamo Jr.(Jamie), Marcus (Angelique), sisters; Jennifer (Dominic), and Nichole Sánchez, Nephews; Isaiah, Justin, niece; Alicia, his grandparents; Marcello and Rachel Vialpando, Jerry Sánchez, his Great- Grandmother; Oralia Jiron, several Uncles, Aunts, and cousins. There are numerous friends who will all greatly miss him. A Viewing was held in Questa on September 12, 2006 at Weylen's Funeral Home from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A Rosary was held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Questa at 7:00 PM September 12, 2006.The Funeral service will be held on September 13, 2006 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Questa, New Mexico. Arrangements were made by Weylen's Funeral Home in Questa, NM. www.weylens-funeral-home.com
Wallace Dayton Chatwin, 80, a resident of Bosque Farms, NM since 1997 and formerly of Taos died Saturday, September 16, 2006. He is survived by his spouse of 57 years, Nora; children, Susan and husband Stephen Peterson, Lynn and wife Joni Chatwin, Carolyn and husband Rich Murset, Lorraine and husband Dave Reschke, Kevin and wife Shannon Chatwin, Sherri and husband Jeff Thayne; 27 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Gloria and brother Gordon. Before moving to Bosque Farms, Wally was a longtime resident of Taos, NM where he was a building contractor. Wally was a respected member of his community and well known for his humor and outgoing personality. He was an active member of his church. Services will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 11 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints on Camino de Santiago in Taos, NM with interment to follow at Miera Family cemetery in Taos. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Robert Crane Coleman, 60, of Cerro passed away on September 10, 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Ann Coleman, brothers, John and Don Coleman. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Albert Pacheco, 45, also known as “Frito little people, Abbey.” Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend was called home to be with the Lord on Aug.. 25, 2006. Albert was kind to everyone and was always willing to lend a hand. He is survived by his parents, Aurelio and Ermelinda Pacheco, brothers, Clarence (Katie) and Danny (Luisa), sisters, Barbara Pacheco and fiancé Saturnino Martínez, Rita (Rubén) Bustos, Arlene (Cylde) Ferguson, Lori Pacheco, Anna (Fabi) Sandoval. Nieces and nephews, Anthony, Terence Eugene, Jonathan, Angela, Yvonne, Derick, Desiree, Jessica and Valerie. Great nieces and nephews, dear friends and neighbors as well as many cousins. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. We continue to thank all our friends and family who still remember Albert. We thank you for still keeping us in your prayers.
Jonathan Adam Montoya, infant son of Roberta Gómez, Ranchos de Taos and Manuel Montoya, Questa was born into the hands of the Lord on Sept. 1, 2006, Baby Jonathan is survived by brothers, Joshua and Aaron, grandparents, Irene and Jake Montoya, Christine Vargas and Virgil Gomez, Godparents, Erica Martínez and Jake Montoya Jr., auntie, Valorie (Patrick) great-grandmother and many aunts, uncles and cousins and friends. We all love and miss you but know that you are in God’s loving care, dear precious baby.
Michael P. Salazar, 50, Ranchos de Taos passed away Sept. 2, 2006 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Santa Fe, NM. He was born to Jose and Margarita Salazar on August 13, 1956. His partner in life was Susan Martínez His hobbies included Carving, Football, Sports and Working on his truck. He was preceded in death by his Mother and one brother Robert Salazar, He is survived by his Father, step mother Clara Salazar, five brothers Ralph (Margaret) Salazar Ely, NV, Bernie ( Charlene) Salazar Santa Fe, NM, Onorio Salazar, Scott Salazar, Harvey Salazar, one sister Esther (Leroy) García, one stepsister Carol (Eric) Martinez, Step-daughter Nora Martínez all of Ranchos de Taos, numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Rosaries were held on Sept. 7, 2006 at the San Francisco de Asis Church in Ranchos de Taos, NM at 7:00 pm. Memorial Mass was held Friday, Sept. 8, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the San Francisco de Asís Church in Ranchos de Taos, with burial following at Nascendreno cemetery in Ranchos de Taos. Arrangements were made with Weylen’s Funeral Home in Questa, New Mexico. www.weylens-funeral-home.com
Dr. Leo Dow Bradley died on September 3rd, 2006 at 2:10 am. Dr. Bradley was born on May 21, 1927 in Holiday, Texas to Leo Bradley, Sr. and Gladys Ruth. The family moved to Athens a few years later and he graduated from Athens High School. He entered World War II late serving in the Coast Guard for 2 years. Leo was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. He served on the faculty of Criswell College until retirement. He earned 2 degrees from Texas A&M and received his PhD in Education from the University of Houston. He taught every grade level from elementary to college during his career. Over the years, he served as Principal of Longfellow Elementary School and Beaumont High School, Assistant Superintendent in Corpus Christi, and Superintendent in Grand Prairie and Spring Branch. Upon his retirement, Dr. Bradley and his wife relocated to Taos, New Mexico and built a home. He went to work, at no charge, in his son-in-law and daughter's business teaching emergency response. Dr. Bradley and his wife dedicated their last years to helping their children and grandchildren realize their dreams. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Burgess, and his youngest daughter, Ellen Ruth Dyke. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary Ellen of Taos, New Mexico; his two daughters Dowann Oskins of Taos, New Mexico and Gladys May Shelley of Dallas, Texas; and his son, John Martin Bradley of Corpus Christi, Texas. He has four grandchildren: Jacqueline, Michael, John Dell (JD), and Veronica. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, September 6th in Santa Fe at the National cemetery with Dr. George Davis officiating. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Teresa “Terri” Murry, of Red River, NM, passed away in Santa Fe, NM. At St. Vincent’s Hospital on September 6, 2006. She was born in Bon Carbo, CO, on March 4, 1937 to Napoleon “Paul” Shannon and Maria Andrea Shannon. For fortyfour years she lived and worked in Red River, NM. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, Two brothers, and two sisters. Survivors are husband Jerry Murry, Red River, NM, one son James Allen Murry (Rhonda) Red River, two grandsons Ryan Murry, Red River, Justin Lee (Jenifer) of Roswell, NM, 2 sistersinlaw Pat (Pete) Kraintz, Mission Viejo, CA, Margie Shannon, Pueblo, CO, and three sisters Anna Marie (Ernest) Abeyta, Pueblo CO, Joan Pauline Shannon, Weston CO, Edna (Rudy) Jiménez, Santa Fe, NM, two brothers John Shannon, Bon Carbo, CO, Edward (Judy) Shannon, Bon Carbo, CO. She also has numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the American Diabetes Association. Services are pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505, 984-8600.
Fedelina M Vigil, 92, of Cerro, NM, passed away September 6, 2006 at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, NM. She was born to Nicholas and Damiana Salazar March 25, 1914 She married
Silviano Vigil. Her hobbies included playing cards, puzzle books, and playing bingo. Fedelina belonged to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Sagrado Corazón League. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers; Dan Salazar, Rubén Salazar, and two sisters; Clorinda Gallegos, and Gomecinda Young She is survived by one brother, Nick (Fabby) Salazar Buhl, Idaho, three sisters; Consuelo (Nasario) Salazar Houston, TX, Teresa Gonzales Denver, CO, Magdalena (Joe) Ulibarri Mancos, CO, two sons, Gilbert (Pearl) Vigil Cerro, NM, Joe Vigil Taos, NM, six daughters; Mary Archuleta Questa, NM, Rose (Armando) Ortega Cerro, NM, Charlene Chavarría Cerro, NM, Roxanne (Floyd) Ortega Questa, NM, Bertha Ortega Taos, NM, Sylvia (Gerald) Sandoval Cerro, NM, 28 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and seven greatgreat- grandchildren. Rosaries were held on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Weylen’s Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. in Questa, NM and on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cerro, NM. The Funeral Mass was held Monday, September 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cerro, NM, with burial to follow at the Cerro cemetery. Arrangements were made with Weylen’s Funeral Home in Questa, NM. www.weylens-funeral-home.com
Kathleen E. Harness, 90, formerly of Taos passed away on September 5, 2006 in San Diego, California. A devoted wife and mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, and three sons, Michael, Stephen and Robert Harness. She was a resident of Taos for many years where her son was an instructor at UNM. Kathleen is survived by her sister, Dorothy “Dottie” Gunther, and brother, Fred “Bud” Krueger, Jr., both of Denver, Colorado. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Khristine Gamer, and four great-grandchildren, Mikaela, Zoe, Lilith and Jamie Gamer of San Diego, California. A funeral mass was held at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Alpine, California. Interment was held at Mt. Olivet cemetery in Denver, Colorado. Kathleen enjoyed telling a good story nearly as much as she enjoyed listening to one. She will be missed. The family thanks the residents of Taos who befriended and helped Kathleen following the death of her son, Robert Harness. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Sandra Marie Call, 54, of Taos passed away on September 03, 2006. She was a 1970 graduate of Manzano High School in Albuquerque and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of New Mexico. She was a Registered Nurse at Holy Cross Hospital for many years. She is preceded in death by her father, Gaius Delmar Call, brother, Delmar Call and sister, Darlene Call. She is survived by her husband, Peter Freston Lyne, mother, Ora Call, brothers and sisters, Larry Call (Mary), James Call (Theresa), Nora Sego (Robert), Don Call (Patti), Dorothy Jones (Jepson), Bill Call (Sherree) and Shirley Kunard (Alan). Memorial service was held on September 09, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Merrill Mayhall Blevins, of Houston, TX, formerly of Taos, NM and Alexandria. VA, died on Sunday, Aug. 27. He was a decorated WWII hero, and served in the Foreign Service of the United States Department of State from 1947 to 1968. He retired from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome as Chief of Protocol after twelve active years. He was a licensed layreader at Christ Church, Alexandria, VA and played an important role in rehabilitating Mengo Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. Merrill, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, was the beloved husband of Susan. In addition to his wife, Merrill is survived by his two daughters, Karen Roden and her two sons, Stephen and Nathan of Douglasville, GA, and MaryAnne Becker and her husband, Michael of Houston, TX. Donations in his name may be sent to Friends of Mengo USA, 118 North Washington, Street Alexandria, VA 22314.
Catalina R. Barela, of Taos passed away on August 30, 2006. She was an Aztec dancer with the dance group Iscalli in Nantzin. She was a very loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband, Manuel “Manny” E. Barela, daughters, Jenee “Paloma” Barela and Lucy Padilla (Rhom) all of Taos, parents, Don & Jennie Wilson of Pittsburg. She is also survived by brothers and sisters, Francisco Reyna of Denver, Esther Valverde (Alberto) of Mexico, Rafaela Alvardo (Gabriel) of Mexico, Jessie Reyna of Denver, María Reyna of Taos, Louis Chiapparelli (Dolly) of Bakersfield, CA, grandmother, Dominga Espina de Reyna of Mexico, beloved, nieces and nephew, Angelika Barela, Tristan and Isabella Padilla, godchildren, Joshua Reyna, Gabriella Spence, Dominque Spence, Adelina Sánchez, beloved pet, Koqueta, many other relatives and friends. Evening service was held on September 1, 2006. Funeral service was held on September 2, 2006. Both services were held at Taos Foursquare Church. Interment was held at Arroyo Seco cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Guillerma "Willie" Romero, 81, of Talpa passed away on August 28, 2006. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Antonio López, parents, Andrés and Eloisa Maestas, brothers, Alex, Ralph and Landy Maestas, stepson, Clarence Romero. She is survived by her husband, José de La Luz Romero, children, Ruben Lopez, Priscilla Martínez (Bob), Irma Dewig (John), David Lopez, Celeste Owens (Keith) and Antonella Vermillion, step children, Joe Romero Jr. (Yvonne), María A. Penner (Carl), Bob Romero (Alice), Raymond Romero (Darlene), Randy Romero, Julie Caffrey (Kevin), Delores Serio (Don), Francisco Romero, Yvonne Miranda (John), daughter in law, Frances López, 34 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers and sisters, Tacho Maestas (Kathy), Esther Santistevan (Roy), Corine Valdez (Gene), Andres Maestas Jr., Uvaldo Maestas (Linda), Bernie Maestas, Tammie Maestas and Manuel Maestas (Cecilia), sisters in law, Josie and Dorothy Maestas. Rosary was recited on September 1, 2006. Funeral mass was held on September 2, 2006. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asís Catholic Church. Interment was held at Talpa cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. Rosary was recited on September 1, 2006. Funeral mass was held on September 2, 2006. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asís Catholic Church. Interment was held at Talpa cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Geraldine DeCoteau Harvey passed away on June 15, 2006, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after having lived in Taos, New Mexico, for over 50 years. She was 17 days shy of her 90th birthday. Geraldine was born on July 2, 1916, in Wisconsin to a Chippewa Algonquin father and an Oneida Iroquois mother. Whereas she grew up at Manitowish Waters, she later attended boarding schools as a youngster, such as Odanah and Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota. She then became one of the first Native American women to graduate from college, first obtaining a Bachelors of Arts degree from Sioux Falls College, and subsequently a Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin. In her professional life she taught elementary school, traveling to isolated regions of the United States- Menomenies (Wisconsin), Sioux (Montana), Oklahoma, Apaches, Sac and Fox, Cheyennes, and Pueblos (New Mexico)to work with Native American children. Her methods were ahead of her time, and she believed in fully immersing her students in the educational experience. Preceding retirement, she taught at Taos and in Tesuque, both communities with large Native American populations. Upon her retirement, a number of newspapers commented astutely that she would be "one tough act to follow." She is survived by her wellknown daughter, the flamenco dancer María Benítez, her son-in-law Cecilio Benítez, her grandson Francisco Benítez, her grand-daughterin- law, Anne Marcy- Benitez, and a large extended family including her first husband and father to her daughter, Josué E. Díaz. Gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 09, 2006 from 24 PM at Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions be made to Taos Day School, Drawer X, Taos, NM 87571, 5057583652. Please visit her website at https://home.earthlink.net/~pacanne/geraldineharveyalbum/index.html. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Leopold “Leo” Arko Jr., 83, of Eagle Nest was called home by the Lord on December 20, 2006. Leo was born to Leopold and Marija “Mary” Arko on April 07, 1923 at the family home in the Moreno Valley, NM. In 1944 he joined the US Army and operated a tank in the European Theatre operations against the Nazi invasion of Europe. He returned to the US in 1945 and married
Lorene Stocker on July 26, 1945. In January 1952 he returned to the Moreno Valley to help his parents on the Arko Farm. He was employed by the State of NM Highway Department and Colfax County Road Department. He helped build and maintain roads throughout Colfax County but primarily in the Moreno Valley. Leo was part of the team starting the Eagle Nest Volunteer Fire Department. He assisted in installing the antenna and electric lines for the TV repeater line that serves the Moreno Valley. When Leo was a oungster, he and his family helped build St. Mel's Catholic Church in Eagle Nest (all volunteer labor). He was preceded in death by his parents, 12 siblings and a daughter, Janet Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lorene Arko, children, Agnes Gibson (Scott), Anna Marie Pabst (Dennis), Ernie Arko (Barbara Lebeck), Michael Arko, William Arko, Leo Arko III (Barbara), Rita Butts (Mike), Nina Arko- Hay (Kenneth Rowlison) and David Arko (Doris). He is also survived by his brother, Louie Rosary was recited on December 22, 2006. Funeral mass was held on December 23, 2006. Both services were held at St. Mel's Catholic Church in Eagle Nest. Interment was held at ETown cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to the All Saints Catholic School, 2808 N. Kentucky, Roswell, NM 88201, 505-627-5744. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. www.riverafunerlahome.com
Jeanne Catcher, 80, of Vadito passed away on December 12, 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Cathleen Ho'olapa of Virginia and friend, Gilbert C. Luján of Vadito. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Byung Sik Kim, 82, of Taos passed away on December 20, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Young H. Kim, children, Kwan Sook Kim, Hyun Sook Kim, Young Nam Kim (María), Woo Nam Kim (Mi Young), grandchildren, Salomon Kim, Alex Kim, Luis Yoon, Veronica Yoon, Phillipe Kim (Vanessa Vigil), Gabriela Kim, Natalia Kim, Arthur Kim and great grandson, Noah Kim. Arrange-ments by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. www.riverafunerlahome.com
George E. Rivalí, 70, of Taos passed away on December 21, 2006. He retired in December of 1999 from the Taos Municipal Schools where he worked as a mechanic. He is preceded in death by his parents Luís and Albessa Rivalí. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Emilia (Millie) Rivalí, sons, G. Wayne Rivalí (Tina) and Luís A. Rivalí (Melanie) both of Taos, sisters, Rose Clark (Dan), Elsie Lucero (Lee), Flora Torres (Ernest), Elva Tafoya (Leo), Ginger Spivey (Gene), Jane Trujillo (Archie), sisters-in-law, Frances Martínez, Polly Varos (Bobby), Juanita Roybal (Carpio Romero). Rosary was be recited on December 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass was read on December 23, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Interment followed at the Rivalí Family cemetery in Taos. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. www.riverafunerlahome.com
Juana Vivian Romero Naranjo, of Santa Fé, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2006. She is survived by one son, Gaspar M. Naranjo and wife Libby; one daughter, María E. Naranjo; one grandson, Reyes C. Naranjo and wife Maureen and one great-grand daughter, Megan E. Naranjo, “the light of her Nana’s life.” Additionally, she is survived by one sisterinlaw, Rose Romero of Wyoming. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Vivian was born on January 11, 1916 in Llano Quemado, Taos County, to Maximiano and Celina Graham Romero. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gaspar O. Naranjo, by one son, Jessie Naranjo and by nine brothers and sisters, Eleuto, Lisaida, Juan, Dora, Lupe, Polito, Amarante, Timoteo and Eloisa. Vivian attended public schools in Albuquerque and Taos. She attended Allison James Presbyterian Boarding School in Santa Fe from 1929 to 1936. On June 8, 1936, she married
Gaspar O. Naranjo of Chimayó. From 1936 to 1946 they lived in Chimayó and in Santa Fé intermittently and from 1946 until her death, Vivian lived in Santa Fé. From 1937 to 1941, Vivian worked in the Santa Fé County Assessor’s Office, together with her husband who was deputy assessor and her brother-in-law who was County Assessor. Together with her husband, Vivian owned and operated N & N Sales, a wholesale route through north central New Mexico and they owned and operated Naranjo’s Grocery store in Santa Fe for about 12 years. They also owned and managed rentals in Santa Fe on Staab, Water and West San Francisco Streets for about 45 years. Vivian was a member of a typically large Hispanic northern New Mexico family. She loved her family and relatives. She enjoyed her travels which took her to Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Washington D.C. and to most states. She was a life long member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and an active participant in La Sociedad Femenil of that church. She was a member of City of Santa Fe Senior Citizens and she was a member of The Plant Club. She will be dearly missed. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will begin on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. John United Methodist Church, on 1200 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fé with a Memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Committal service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Fairview cemetery in Santa Fé. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 841 West Manhattan Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501 and to Fairview cemetery Preservation Association, P.O. Box 5958, Santa Fé, NM 87501. The family of Juana Vivian Romero Naranjo has entrusted her cremation services to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477.
Eric Scott Shinn, Scott passed away on December 11, 2006 at his home in Questa at age 68. He was born to Frederick Shinn and Catherine Busch on August 20, 1938 in Lakewood, New Jersey. Scott was a pioneer in the computer field, as a computer programmer. His interests included music & traveling, and his passions were photography & spending time with his friends. He is survived by two daughters; Karen Jeanne (John) Batulis of Bear, Delaware, Wendy Jo (Ernest) Duckett of Annapolis, Maryland, two brothers Alan Shinn of Berkeley, California and Peter Shinn of Morganton, North Carolina, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, dear friends Jeannie and Jerry Sullivan and Marie and Alex Arellano, who took care of him during his illness. Cremation was selected and arrangements were made with Weylen's Funeral Home of Questa. A private service will be held at a later date. www.weylens-funeral-home.com.
Lydia F. Gonzales, 90, of Las vegas, New Mexico formally of Tres Piedras, New Mexico died Wednesday Dec. 13, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 60 years Gilbert G. Gonzales. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Richard (Lee) Gonzales, Locadio (Rosilia) Gonzales, Félix Gonzales, Virginia (Jim) Thompson, Margaret (Winston) Jowers, Tina (Martin) Moss, Phillip (Patricia) Gonzales, Louie Gonzales, Bert (Illona) Gonzales, Carlos Gonzales, and 16 grand children and 16 great-grand children and 2 greatgreat grand children. Rosary was recited December 15 at the Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was celebrated on December 16, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tres Piedras. Interment followed at Tres Piedras cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home,
