Hilaria "Lala" Trujillo
September 24, 2006
Hilaria "Lala" Trujillo, 87, of Denver and formerly of Arroyo Hondo passed away on September 24, 2006. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Percy, grandchildren, Daunine Salazar and Ricardo Martinez. She was the cherished wife of Victoriano and mother of Fernando (Adeline) of Pomona, CA, Victor Jr. (Genevieve) of Brighton, CO, Charlie (Diana) of Arroyo Hondo, Richard (Carol) of Chino, CA, Sonny (Pat) of Denver, MaryAnn Martinez of Denver, Fabie Salazar-Silva (Manny) of Denver, Peggi Valenzuela of Broomfield, CO, beloved pet, Chico, 33 grandchildren, 68 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren, sisters, Adonelia Sanchez (Eufelio) of Taos and Odila Medina (Tony) of Arroyo Hondo, numerous other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on September 28, 2006 at Trevino Chapel of Roses in Denver. Funeral mass was held on September 29, 2006 at Guardian Angels Church in Denver. Interment was held at Mt. Olivet cemetery in Denver.
Pauly Burt
Died September 24, 2006
Pauly Burt, 66, a very familiar face around Taos passed away on September 24, 2006. He was known as the "paperboy" for Taos. For over 50 years he sold the Taos News, New Mexican and Albuquerque Journal. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul J. Burt and sister, Rosamund Gutierrez. He is survived by his mother, Jewel Burt, brother, Gordon Burt (Cynthia) of Taos, sisters, Barbara Cozart (Duke) of Tres Piedras and Sylvia Archuleta of Taos, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Rosary was held on September 27, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was on September 28, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment followed at Sierra Vista cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Four Corners Animal League, P.O. Box 1163, Taos, NM 87571 because of his love for animals.
Emma C. Duran
September 26, 2006
Emma C. Duran, 97, of Arroyo Seco passed away on September 26, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nabor Duran. She is survived by her children, Cecilia Cruz (Gilbert), Emilia Smith and Robert L. Martinez. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, many great grandchildren and other relatives.
Rosary was recited on September 28, 2006 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Funeral mass was held on September 29, 2006 at Holy Trinity Church. Iinterment followed at Arroyo Seco cemetery.
Elizabeth Gatlin Medary
Died September 26, 2006
Elizabeth Gatlin Medary (Liz) of Taos and Ft. Worth TX, passed away on September 26, 2006. Liz was born on February 28, 1929 to John and Elizbeth Gatlin in Oklahoma. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946 and the University of New Mexico in 1952 with a B.S. in Geology. She taught Earth Science at Fort Worth Country Day School in Fort Worth, TX. She enjoyed life and was a constant explorer and learner. She earned her degree from the University of New Mexico in Geology while raising her oldest daughter, Susie. She continued to raise her children and spent countless hours teaching them, and later her grandchildren, about nature and the outdoors through activities such as fossil hunting, fishing, hunting, bird watching and reading. An adventurer at heart, Liz not only rode motorcycles, but obtained her private pilot's license and could be seen flying high above in her aerobatics plane. After her children had gone to college, Liz continued her passion to teach by joining the faculty at Fort Worth Country Day School where she taught sixth grade earth science. She was always the first to volunteer for field trips to Big Bend National Park and the Texas Gulf Coast.
Liz was a dear friend to many and will be missed for her open mind, open heart, generosity and deep held belief that all people are good. She is survived by her children, Dorothy Sue Cooke, Thomas Alan Medary, Sarah Jane Medary, grandchildren, Alex Boyd Cooke, Alyssa Beth Cooke, John Gatlin Medary, Katherine Chandler Medary, Timothy David Longoria and James David Longoria. In leau of flowers please make donations to Tarrant Literacy Association, 3041 Travis Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76110. A memorial service will be held in Fort Worth at a date to be announced later.
Services were held on September 30, 2006 at the Rivera Chapel. Interment followed at Las Cruces cemetery.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 10:30 AM at Fort Worth Country Day School, 4200 Country Day Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76109.
Eliza Archuleta
September 28, 2006
Eliza Archuleta, 92, from Taos, passed away on September 28, 2006. Mrs. Archuleta was a proud foster grandmother for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband Jose Damian Archuleta. She is survived by her children, Felix Archuleta (Linda) of Arroyo Seco, Loyola Rael (Silviano) of Arroyo Seco, Gloria Sanchez (Andy) of Albuquerque and Derrick Archuleta of Albuquerque, her brothers and sisters Raquel Garcia, Epifanio Martinez, Elvira Sahd, Palemon Martinez (Neoma) and Robert Martinez, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Rosarywas recited on September 29, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Funeral masswas held onSeptember 30, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Interment was at the Arroyo Seco cemetery.
Joe V. Murphy
Died September 28, 2006
Joe V. Murphy, 88, of Taos passed away on September 28, 2006. Joe was born to Joe Virgil and Lora Murphy in Texas and spent many years in McAllen, Texas. He was a journalism student at the University of Texas-- Austin, Texas where he graduated. During World War II he served as a war correspondent in Bolivia. His parents purchased a home in Taos Canyon in the early 50s and kept spending more and more time there so they retired and moved to Taos permanently, living at their home they named the Perdanales. Joe also moved with them and helped with the antique business they started there. He also worked in several of the galleries in Taos and loved to hang out at the Taos Inn where he lived for a while. Joe loved the arts and literature. He enjoyed telling tourists all the great things about Taos, his adopted home. His last years were spent at Taos Living Center where many of his friends came often to bring him books and visit, which he appreciated very much.
Services will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 1 PM at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos. Burial will be in the family plot in Holland, Texas at a later date.
The family appreciates all the kindness Joe's Taos friends bestowed him.
Juanita Faye Thorne
Died October 2, 2006
Juanita Faye Thorne, 54 of El Prado, passed away on October 02, 2006. She was a registered nurse at Holy Cross Hospital for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Terra Juanita Vidaurre (John) of El Prado, former husband Marain Smith, brothers, Royce Frederick Johnson of Irving, TX, Robert Johnson of Springfield, MO, John Melvin Hambrick of Gunbarrel City, TX, Gary Johnson of Irving, TX and Burl Hambrick of Irving, TX.
Brandon Smallcanyon
October 6, 2006
Brandon E. Smallcanyon, 23, of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 6, 2006 as a result of an auto accident. He worked at Walmart and was also a manager at McDonalds. Brandon is survived by his mother Valinda Smallcanyon of Llano Quemado and his father Tim Smallcanyon of Kayenta, Arizona. He is also survived by his brother Timothy Smallcanyon, sister Ashley Bailey Gorman, grandparents Della Charley and Clyde Jones of Arizona.
Rosary was recited on Oct. 08, 2006 at Rivera Chapel in Taos. Funeral mass and interment were held in Chinle, Arizona.
Rumalda "Ruby" Solomon
October 9, 2006
Rumalda "Ruby" Montoya Solomon, 83, of Los Cordovas passed away on October 09, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ciria & Hipolito Montoya, sisters and brothers, Quirina DesGeorges, Pauline Quintana, Tito, Polito, Victor and Patricio Montoya, grandparents, Sara "Mamita" & Delfino Martinez, Rumalda & Hipolito Montoya. She is survived by her daughters, Frankie Veronda and Anna Muller both of Albuquerque, sisters, Viola Ortiz and Annie Santistevan, grandchildren, WendyAnn Moitoso, Sgt. Harold Veronda, USMC and Michael Veronda, great grandchildren, Danny and Christina Moitoso, Kaela, Haley, Sarah, Casey, Jamie, Martina Joe Veronda, several nephews and nieces.
Rosary was recited on October 13, 2006. Funeral mass was held on October 14, 2006. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment was held at Los Cordovas cemetery.
Eloy E. Trujillo
October 16, 2006
Eloy Eduardo Trujillo, 83, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 16, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Trujillo and son, Eloy John Trujillo. He is survived by his children, Marie Ripere (Dan) of Albuquerque, Michael Trujillo of San Jose, CA, David Trujillo (Lalaine) of Santa Fe, Joseph Trujillo of Ranchos de Taos and Pete Trujillo of Santa Fe, sister, Trudy Tafoya of Ranchos de Taos, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.Eloy Eduardo Trujillo, 83, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 16, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Trujillo and son, Eloy John Trujillo. He is survived by his children, Marie Ripere (Dan) of Albuquerque, Michael Trujillo of San Jose, CA, David Trujillo (Lalaine) of Santa Fe, Joseph Trujillo of Ranchos de Taos and Pete Trujillo of Santa Fe, sister, Trudy Tafoya of Ranchos de Taos, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Rosary will be recited on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 7 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 27, 2006 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with interment to follow at 1 PM at Santa Fe National cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
George Block
Died October 16, 2006
George L. Block, 88, died peacefully on October 16 of pancreatic cancer in Taos, New Mexico. He was born in Davenport, Iowa, on July 17, 1918 to Albert F. and Margaret Schlichter Block. A 1940 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he married
Elizabeth Vogler in 1943. After a distinguished career, they retired to Angel Fire in 1970 and to Taos (Plaza de Retiro) in 2004.
He served in World War II on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise and in the Korean War on the battleship U.S.S. New Jersey as gunnery officer, earning the Bronze Star. He later commanded two destroyers and an attack transport in the Atlantic fleet.
He came to Albuquerque in 1966 as a Deputy Commander at the Defense Atomic Support Agency. He retired from the Navy in 1970 with 32 years active service. At Angel Fire, he served as president of the property owner's association and helped to establish the Angel Fire Sportsman's Club. He was an avid shooter and hunter. He was a Mason and also a life member of the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Elizabeth (Betsy), his son James C. Block and his wife Mary Ellen (Penny) of Mount Hermon, MA, his daughter Nancy E. Mock and her husband B. Kendall of Santa Fe, and Susan J. Sims and her husband Donald M. of Bakersfield, CA, and grandchildren Benjamin N. Block, Michael A. Sims, Abigail E. Block, Brian D. Sims and Margaret J. Block, and cousin Donn W. Block.
Services will be held at the United Church of Angel Fire cemetery when the new cemetery is completed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that if friends wish, they send contributions to the charities of their choice.
Carlos Jesse Cisneros
October 19, 2006
Carlos Jesse Cisneros, 23, of El Prado passed away on October 19, 2006. He was a 2001 graduate of Taos High School and was employed at Super Saver Grocery. He is preceded in death by his Aunt, Eufemia "Fem" Cisneros. He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Adeline Cisneros, brother Roman Matthew Cisneros and his fiancé Christina Valdez, grandparents, Cristobal and Clorinda Cisneros of El Prado and Harry and Nellie Coca of Canon, uncles and aunts, Martin and Marjie Cisneros, Chris and Loretta Cisneros, Didi Cisneros and Jake Muniz, Benjie and Mary Montoya, Gloria and Delbert Berela, Edward Coca and Gary Stribling and numerous cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Rosary was recited on Sunday, October 22, 2006. Funeral mass was held on Monday, October 23, 2006. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Claudina A. Macias
October 19, 2006
Claudina A. Macias, 81, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 19, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix Macias, sisters, Delfina Sandoval, Grace Chavez, Ernestina Hammer and brother, Sevedeo Sanchez. She is survived by her son, Cipriano J. Macias (Amy) of Ranchos de Taos, grandchildren, Santiago, Samantha and Santana Macias, brother in law, George Hammer, many nieces and nephews.
Rosary will be recited on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 7 PM at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 10 AM at San Francisco de Asis Church. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
William Finley
October 19, 2006
William Thomas) Tom Finley passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2006 at the age of 79. Tom entered the U.S. Marine Corps on his 17th Birthday while in college. He was in combat on Iwo Jima, and spent nine months of occupation duty in Japan after the war. Among his many accomplishments, Tom received his Master's Degree in 1949. He became a Treasury Agent for the FBI where he was responsible for some of its largest conspiracy cases. With forty years experience in labor contract negotiations, Tom was among the top five management representatives in the country. He served on the Industrial Relations Committees for the National Association of Manufacturers, American Management Association, Manufacturer's Chemist Association and the University of Pennsylvania Advisory Council, to name a few. Tom negotiated with many of the top labor leaders, including Jimmy Hoffa. He wrote a book, "Papa-San: Fishing in the Desert" published in 2004, recounting his experiences while in Japan, and was in the process of writing three other books as well. Tom is survived by his wife Colleen, sons Michael, Shawn, James and stepson Stewart, and daughters Diane, Alison and stepdaughter Jamie.
