Adelina Medina
April 20, 2006
Adelina Medina, 92, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 20, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Manuel Medina, son, Dionicio Gallegos, daughters, Elsie Shields, Mercy and Orlinda Medina and grandson, Miguel Lopez. She is survived by her children, Jose A. Gallegos (Loyola) of Penasco, Helen Medina (Cornelio) of Leadville, CO, Zenovio Medina (Maria) of Ranchos de Taos, Joe C. "Jackie" Medina (Helen) of Roswell, Maria Lopez of Taos, Howard Medina of Ranchos de Taos, Juan Manuel Medina Jr. (Darlene) of Gypsum, CO. and Abraham Medina (Nancy) of Dixon. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited April 20, 2006 at San Francisco de Asis in Ranchos de Taos. Mass was held on April 22, 2006 at San Francisco de Asis. Interment to followed at Santa Barbara cemetery in Penasco. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
George Lucero
, - April 20, 2006
George Lucero, 78, of Chamisal passed away on April 20, 2006. He retired from Hawthorne Naval Ammunitions Depot and came to Chamisal and eventually opened Lucero's Grocery Store. He is preceded in death by his sister, Isabel Lucero and brother, Oramito Lucero. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Lucero, children, Georgia Chavez of Chamisal, Marie Tyler of Chamisal, George Lucero Jr. (Agnes) of Chamisal, David Lucero (Anita) of Chamisal, Frank Lucero of Chamisal, Linda Montoya (Raymond) of El Prado, Norma Fernandez (Leo) of Rio Lucio, Tammy Lucero of Chamisal, Libby Gallegos (Samuel) of Chamisal, brother and sisters, Lillian Pacheco (Adonio, Manuel Lucero (Helen), Elvia Valdez (Octaviano) and Irene Martinez (Albert) 24 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on Sunday, April 23, 2006. Funeral mass was held on Monday, April 24, 2006. Both services were held at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Penasco. Interment was held at Lower Chamisal cemetery.
Elfido Vigil
April 26, 2006
Elfido Vigil of Questa passed away on April 26, 2006. He was a lifetime rancher and farmer. He was an Army veteran of WWII in the European Theater. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delia Vigil, daughter, Rosemarie Vigil, parents, Placido & Aurelia Vigil, brothers and sister, Placido Vigil Jr., Maximiana Garcia, Eloy Vigil and Jose Inez Vigil. He is survived by his son, Adelmo Vigil (Soledad) of Alamogordo, grandsons, Adrian Vigil (Hidi) and Gabriel Vigil. He is also survived by great grandchildren, Marcos A., Domnik A. and Monique D. Vigil, sister, Elva Sanchez, brother, Arsenio Vigil and many other relatives.
Evening service was held on April 28, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral service were held on April 29, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Interment followed at El Pueblito cemetery in Questa.
Margaret Lynn Allen
April 27, 2006
Margaret Lynn Allen, 59, of El Prado passed away on April 27, 2006. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Monical. She is survived by her husband, Jim R. Allen of Taos, father, Harold Monical of Alton, Illinois, sisters and brothers, Carole Ann (Don) of Florriant, Missouri, Kathy Manns (Gib) of Dorsey, Illinois, Jeannie Cowan (Bill) of Dorsey, Illinois and Rick Monical (Sue) of Godfrey, Illinois.
Matthew John Santistevan
Matthew John Santistevan, 46, of Woodland, California and formerly of Taos passed away on April 29, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Susan and David E. Santistevan and father in law, Jay Chapyak. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Santistevan, children, Samuel and Caitlyn Santistevan. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Mark David Santistevan (Margarita) of La Mirada, CA, Martin Santistevan (Joelyn) of Ranchos de Taos, Marietta Fambro (Jim) of Taos, Joseph Santistevan of Taos, David A. Santistevan of Albuquerque, Marisol Maestas of Taos, mother in law, Katie Chapyak of Los Alamos, sister in law, Debbie Chapyak of Woodland, CA, grandmother, Eva M. Cortes, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
Rosary was recited on May 03, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass wsd held on May 04, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at Las Cruces cemetery.
Perfecta M. Chiotis
Perfecta M. Chiotis, 82, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 30, 2006. She is preceded in death by her sister, Carmen Romero, brother, Raymond Gallegos and brother in law, Arcenio Romo. She is survived by her husband, Chris Chiotis, daughter, Angela Sellers (Leonard), grandsons, Jeremy and Joshua Sellers. She is also survived by sisters and brother, Bennie and Vangie Gallegos both of Colorado, Casimiro Gallegos (Ruth) of Ranchos de Taos, many nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Rosary was recited on May 02, 2006. Funeral mass was held on May 03, 2006. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment was held at Jesus Nazareno cemetery.
Luis Gabriel Sena Jr.
May 3, 2006
Luis 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, Luis 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, Trish Hurst, four grandchildren, sisters, Lorraine Garcia (Gilbert), Virginia Rael (Cleve), Marie Cisneros (John), Janet Garcia (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 followed at El Pueblito cemetery.
Stephen W. Csurbak, III
May 5, 2006
Stephen Wayne Csurbak, III, 58, of Taos passed away on May 05, 2006. He is preceded in death by his father, Stephen Csurbak, Jr. and sister, Sandra Steinitz. He is survived by his wife, Frances V. Csurbak, children, Dawn Garvey (Sean) of Tempe, AZ, Stephen Csurbak, IV (Tamara) of Englishton, NJ, Melanie Csurbak and Marcy Csurbak both of Taos, mother, Teresa Csurbak, sisters, Theresa Tedesco (Duke) and Nancy Reid (James) both of Englishton, NJ, grandchildren, Brianna Csurbak, Wyatt Csurbak, Danielle Garvey and Agelita Abeyta.
Rosary and funeral mass were held on Monday, May 08, 2006 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church.
Bobby A. Martinez
, - May 7, 2006
Bobby A. Martinez, 50, of Taos and formerly of Penasco passed away on May 07, 2006. He is preceded in death by his son, Shawn Barela and father, Alberto Martinez. He is survived by his children, Damian Martinez and Christy Martinez (Crystal), mother, Eneda Martinez, sister, Bernadette Martinez, brothers, Peter, Gabriel and Freddie Martinez.
Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 7 PM at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Penasco. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 1 PM at San Antonio de Padua Church.
Tom Martinez
, - May 7, 2006
Tom Martinez, 75, of Taos passed away on May 07, 2006. He was a longtime Taos Educator and coach at Taos Municipal Schools. He is preceded in death by his parents, Zacarias & Beatrice Martinez, brothers, Vidal & Gilbert Martinez and granddaughter, Angelica Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eva Martinez, children, Yolanda "Yogi" Romero (Richard), Liz Martinez, David Martinez (Deborah), Tomas Martinez and Yvette Ruiz (Federico). He is also survived by nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Juan Martinez (Mary), Flora Gonzales (Frank), Martha Martinez, Bernice Hayes and Marcella Rivera.
Funeral mass was held on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Ana Maria Chavez Valerio
May 10, 2006
Ana Maria Chavez 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 Chavez, 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 granddaughters, Micaela Medina Ortiz (Tony), Mary Margaret Mylet, Amanda Valerio, Sarah Anita Valerio, great grandchildren, Nathanial, Daniel and Mia Isabella Ortiz, numerous nephews and nieces, many other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on Sunday, May 14, 2006. Funeral mass was held on Monday, May 15, 2006. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Church. Interment was held at Santa Fe National cemetery.
Anselmo C. Romero
, - May 11, 2006
Anselmo "Chemo" Romero, 78, of Llano Quemado passed away on May 11, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Euleuto and Clorinda V. Romero, son, Joseph "Jinks" Romero, brother, John Romero and sisters, Arcelia "Archie" Abeyta, Connie Ortega and Mary Montano. He is survived by sisters, Tommie Hanson (Eddie) of San Ramon, CA, Lillie Jaramillo (Lee), Doloris Lopez (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.
Prayer Service was held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 Rivera Chapel. Graveside Service was held on Monday, May 15, 2006 at Santa Fe National cemetery.
Filemon A. Martinez
, - May 14, 2006
Filemon Martinez, 44, of Santa Fe and formerly of Chamisal passed away on May 14, 2006. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Andres and Gerald Martinez. He is survived by his daughters, Monique Martinez and her mother, Jeanette Barber, Amber Martinez and her mother, Tracy Hightower, whom he shared 17 years with, parents, Alferino and Mabel Martinez, brother, Dennis Martinez (Pamela), sisters, Christine Martinez, Anna Martinez (David), Priscilla Aaron (James), and Josephine Martinez. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on May 17, 2006 at Rivera Chapel in Taos and on May 18, 2006 at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Penasco. Funeral mass was held on May 19, 2006 at San Antonio de Padua Church in Penasco. Interment was held at Santa Fe National cemetery.
Theodore "Ted" Gonzales
May 21, 2006
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 Chavez. 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 Chavez and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on May 25, 2006 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held May 26, 2006 at San Francisco de Asis Church. Interment was held at Jesus Nazareno cemetery.
Clorinda Trujillo
May 22, 2006
Clorinda Trujillo, 90, of Taos passed away on May 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose 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 Alaska, Martin Dee Trujillo of Espanola, Margarita "Chacha" Trujillo of Maryland and many other relatives.
Rosaries was recited 24, 2006 at Rivera Chapel and on May 25, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on May 26, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment followed at Las Cruces cemetery in Taos.
