Joan Reddish
November 19, 2006
Joan Tanner Reddish 1936 ~ 2006, died of respiratory failure in Taos on November 19, 2006, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born the second child of Grace and Obert Tanner in Palo Alto, CA, Joan lived in Salt Lake City in her youth and attended the University of Utah. She moved to Washington in 1976 and then to New Mexico in 1998. Joan loved her life in the spacious beauty of the Taos area, where her brilliant spirit lived near the earth, enjoying the gifts of all its seasons. A spiritual teacher to many, she was also a gifted artist, working in a variety of art forms. Giving generously of herself and means, Joan worked with women and children in need. Her home was an open place for many who sought her wisdom. She is survived by her sons Patrick, his wife Gwen and son Finn, of Park City, UT; Jonathan of Salt Lake City, UT; and Christopher of Los Angeles, CA; her sister Carolyn Tanner Irish of Salt Lake City, UT; and her brother David Obert Tanner of San Diego, CA, as well as four nephews and nieces.
Potluck for gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 2 PM at her residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to local food banks.
Jose "Ted" Valerio
Died November 19, 2006
Jose Teodoro "Ted" Valerio, 84, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on November 19, 2006. He was an Army veteran of WWII and retired from the US Forest Service. He is preceded in death by his son, Flavio Valerio. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Emelina Mondragon Valerio, children, Teddie Gonzales (John) and Armando Valerio (Maggie), sisters and brothers, Eliria Romero, Clodoveo Valerio (Maggie), Eloy Valerio (Joanne), Emma Gomez (Tony), Jessie Sanchez, brother in law, Gilbert Mondragon, sister in law, Cecilia Archuleta, four grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Evening service was held on November 21, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral service was held on November 22, 2006 at Ranchos Presbyterian Church. Interment was held at Descanso cemetery.
Lynn Fieschel
Died November 21, 2006
Lynn Fieschel, of Taos, finally found peace as she passed over the river to be with the Lord on November 21, 2006. She was born July 26, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY.
She is preceded in death by her mother Mary Fieschel, her maternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Owen Callan, paternal grandparents William and Rose Fieschel, aunt Kathy Stockel, and dear friend Cindy Lugbauer.
She is survived by her father William Fieschel (Debbie) of Myrtle Beach, SC, brother and sister, Keith Fieschel of Alaska and Debbie Franklin of Maryland, uncles Joey, Richie, and Arthur Fieschel, and aunt Carol Buro.
She moved to Taos over 20 years ago from the SF Bay Area where she was a skilled house painter. In the Taos area she did everything from installing the flooring at WalMart to helping renovate the historic St. James Hotel but her favorite work was tree planting for the US Forest Service as she loved the outdoors, camping, and the idea of restoring the earth.
She had a strong desire to get a good education but due to low self-esteem and depression, she would often take the wrong path. She did earn her GED in 1984, was inducted into the Honor Society at NNMC in 1996 where she also completed the EMT-Basic course. She started at UNM-Taos in 2003 to complete coursework to become a counselor. Her goal was to help others who suffered emotionally as she had.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the UNM-Taos Student Success scholarship fund. Memorial service was held on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Rose Concha
November 21, 2006
Rose Concha, 76, of Taos passed away on November 21, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Ignacia Concha, brothers and sister, Lupe, Jerry and Mary Grace Concha. She is survived by her brother, Martin Concha of Atlanta, Georgia, nieces, Theresa Concha-Ortiz, nephews, Max, Michael, Johnny and Tony Concha-Ortiz.
Funeral mass was held on November 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment was held at Sierra Vista cemetery.
Benjamin N. Martinez
November 22, 2006
Ben Martinez, 67, of Las Colonias, passed away on November 22, 2006. He retired from Moly Corp and was a veteran of the Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan B. and Carolina Martinez, infant sister, Juanita, niece, Cindy Martinez, nephew, Jerome Quintana, parents-in-law, Honorio and Juanita Rael, aunts Elena Medina and Dolores Mascarenas. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Bernice Martinez, his children Johnny Martinez (Lisa) of El Prado, Liza Sanders of Panama City, FL, Francina Beck of Houston, TX, Patricia Gallegos (Donald) of Questa, Amy Pacheco (Eduardo) of Santa Fe, Benny Martinez of Taos, Rozella Bransford (Joseph) of Santa Fe, Renee Lynda Martinez of Taos, Mary Ann Cardenas of Taos, Don J. Martinez of Taos, Antonio Martinez of Taos, brothers and sisters, Oclides Gonzales (Frank), Clorinda Gonzales (Fred), Mario Martinez (Mabel), Florence Quintana (Deacon Jerry), Rose Martinez (Elias), Loretta Suazo (Joe), Tillie Valdez (Peter) and Yolanda Martinez.
Rosary was recited on Sunday, November 26, 2006 Funeral mass was held on Monday, November 27, 2006. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Interment was held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Santa Fe National cemetery.
Ann Sudlow
Died November 24, 2006
Ann Rivers Sudlow, 86, died peacefully at her home on Blueberry Hill, Friday, Nov. 24, at 1:30 p.m. She was surrounded by her family, son's David S. Robertson II, Mark G. Robertson (Ann), daughter-in-law, Carolyn Duval, and grandchildren, David Allen, Molly, Katie and Shanti. Also present were her caregivers, Janie Rose and Lindsey Robertson. Grandson, Cody Rivers Duval, who lives in New York, could not be there. Ann was born in Los Angeles, CA on September 20, 1920 and was raised on a Mohave Desert guest ranch called Yucca Loma where she was introduced to many stimulating (some quite famous) people. Ann graduated from high school and college in Southern California and had many adventures, becoming a Rodeo Queen was one of them. She was an accomplished horse back rider and made sure her children were too. She married
a military officer, Peter Duval, who was killed WWII, leaving her with a son, Peter Rivers Duval (deceased 1985). Ann remarried
David S. Robertson and had two more sons, David (Robbie) and Mark. Later in life she fell in love and married
Don E. Sudlow (deceased 2006) an art professor. They were married
for 35 years. During this period in her life Ann was an elementary school teacher in East Los Angeles. The moved to Taos full time after retirement in 1982 and were very active with the land and the community. Ann leaves behind may dear friends in Taos and California.
There will be a graveside memorial service on December 10 at 1 p.m. at Sierra Vista cemetery.
Salomon Valerio
November 25, 2006
Salomon Valerio, 74, of Llano Quemado passed away on November 25, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents Juan Pablo and Maria Rosabel Valerio, sister, Teodora V. Garcia, grandson, Noah Washburn, sister in law, Jacqueline Valerio. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Domitila Valerio, children, Ruby Martinez (Pete) of Llano Quemado, Veronica Hernandez (Ben) of Palm Springs, CA, Michael Valerio (Yolanda) of Ranchos de Taos, Cynthia Hammer, Dolores Valerio, Ernest Valerio all of Llano Quemado, Matthew Valerio (Yvette) of Garfield, Arkansas, Laura Withers (Eric) of Dallas, TX and Angela Valerio of Llano Quemado. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brothers, Refugio Valerio (Anita) and Ruben Valerio, sisters, Gloria Sanchez (William) and Quirina DesGeorges (Lewis) and brother in law, Telesfor Garcia.
Rosary was recited on Monday, November 27, 2006. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment was held at the new Llano Quemado cemetery.
Geoffrey Hockmeyer
Died December 5, 2006
Geoffrey L. Hockmeyer, 58, of El Prado passed away on December 05, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Langdon and Elizabeth Hockmeyer. He is survived by his brother, Brad Hockmeyer and nephew, Amos Hockmeyer.
Memorial gathering was held on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Ogelvie's Restaurat on the Plaza.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 622, Taos, NM 87571.
William Kittredge
Died December 6, 2006
William A. Kittredge, 92, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on December 6, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Lucia Kittredge, brothers and sisters, Lillian Montoya, Alice Rochine, Julian and Joe Kittredge and son in law, Eduardo Martinelli. He is survived by his wife, Cornelia Kittredge, children, Mary Ann L. Hall-Peche (Dale) of Santa Fe, Marlene B. Martinelli of El Granada, CA, Deacon Michael Kittredge of Arroyo Hondo and Joan B. Chinn (Brian) of San Francisco, CA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and brother, Tom Kittredge.
Rosary was recited on December 12, 2006. Funeral mass was held on December 13, 2006. Both services were held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Arroyo Hondo. Interment was held at Rael cemetery in Arroyo Hondo.
Moises Alfredo Aragon
December 7, 2006
Moises Alfredo Aragon, 90, of Los Angeles, CA passed away on December 07, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Manuelita Aragon, son, Mario, daughter, Shirley Ann, grandson, Manuel, parents, Crestina & Rafel Aragon. He is survived by his children, Rafel (Becky), Albert (Tina) and Gilda (Isaac), daughter in law, Virginia, sister, Juanita Medina (Roberto), many grandchildren and other relatives.
Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 7 PM at Our Lady of Dolores Catholic Church in Canon. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 9 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with interment to follow at Dolores cemetery in Canon.
Ramon V. Abeyta
Died December 12, 2006
Ramon V. Abeyta, 86, of Talpa passed away on December 12, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maria & Santiago Abeyta and great granddaughter, Brianna Amberly Duran. He is survived by his wife, Maria Abeyta, daughters, Lorraine Gaeta and Bertha, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brother and sisters, Arsenio Abeyta, Vera Jones, Susie Perea, Flora Aults and many other relatives.
Rosaries were recited on December 13, 2006 at Rivera Chapel and on December 14, 2006 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass washeld on December 15, 2006 at San Francisco de Asis Church. Interment followed at Talpa cemetery.
Lydia F. Gonzales
December 13, 2006
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, Felix 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 great great grand children.
Rosary was recited on Friday, December 15, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tres Piedras. Interment was held at Tres Piedras cemetery.
Samuel Hammer
Died December 15, 2006
Samuel Hammer, 89, of Taos passed away on December 15, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Hammer and grand daughter, Jennifer Montoya. He is survived by his children, Betty Trujillo (Pacomio), Ida Chavez (Eugenio), Ruth Montoya (Joe), Sammy Hammer, Jr (Diana). and Harvey Hammer (Mary Ann), brothers, George Hammer, Loren Hammer (Tomasita), Charlie Hammer (Antonia) Frank Hammer (Charlotte), brothers and sisters-in-laws, Manuel Martinez, Eddie Grant (Bessie), and Clarence Grant (Andra) and Mabel Torres, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Evening service was held on December 17, 2006 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral service was held on December 18, 2006 at Ranchos Presbyterian Church. Interment was held at Descanso cemetery.
