REGINA QUINTANA, 54, of Santa Fe, died Friday. She was born in Quemado on Jan. 4, 1950, the daughter of Rey and Mary Baca. She was a medical assistant for St. Vincent Hospital from 1986 to 2004. She was preceded in death by her father, Rey Baca. She is survived by her son, Joseph Quintana; mother, Mary Baca; sisters: Evelyn Brown and Lola Baca; brothers, Edwin and Gilbert Baca; two grandchildren; a puppy, and numerous other friends and co-workers. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Francis Cathedral. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, (505) 983-4331.
Dated: July 15, 2004
GERALD ARELLANO, 38, of Chamisal died unexpectedly on July 4. He was preceded in death by his sister, Valerie Ann Roybal.
He is survived by his son, Derrick Arellano; mother, Percinia Arellano and husband Joe Lopez; father, Gilbert Arellano and wife Claudina; sisters, Alice Arellano and husband Toby Velarde and Barbara Madrid and husband Mario; half-brothers, Daniel and Phillip Arellano, half-sisters, Jennifer Swinhart and Chantel Arellano, stepsister, Marlene Akel and husband Peter; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at his residence in Chamisal, Plaza Road, No. 75, County Road C-011. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: July 16, 2004
RICHARD E. DEWITTE, 53, of Santa Fe died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Holland, Mich., to Egbert and Ruth DeWitte. He married Linda DeWitte in Orlando, Fla., in 1986. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was employed as a sea captain for the Merchant Marines. He is survived by his wife, Linda DeWitte; son, Shawn DeWitte; daughter, Rachel DeWitte; parents, Egbert and Ruth DeWitte; and sister, Marcia and husband Carwin Kamps. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Santa Fe National Cemetery followed by a reception at Santa Fe Women's Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: July 16, 2004
DONACIANO "RONNIE" LUCERO, 43, of San Jose died unexpectedly last Friday. He was born to Ellen E. Anaya and Donaciano Lucero in Las Vegas, N.M. He was employed by Roger Johnson as a landscaper and Blair/Paul. He loved all sports, especially football, baseball and fishing. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joey. He is survived by his parents, of Albuquerque; daughter, Melissa and son, Carlos Lucero; one granddaughter; sister, Sandy and husband Albert; brother, Raymond Lucero; special aunts, uncles and cousins whom he considered brothers and sisters, Frank Lucero and wife Modesta, Manny Lucero and wife Ita, Patsy Roybal and husband Willie, Dina Vigil and husband Isy, Rommie Rivera and Junior, Dolores Gallegos, Josie Martinez and husband Pilar, Yvonne Ortega and husband Andrew, and Debbie Lucero; special friends, Don Gallegos, Margarito, Joseph, Cippy, Chuckie, Kenny, Sandra and Joe Vigil; and many other relatives and friends. Services have taken place with burial at San Jose Cemetery. Nelson Funeral Home, (505) 425-6551 or Las Vegas, N.M.
Dated: July 16, 2004
PANCRACIO B. ROMERO, 91, of Llano Quemado died Thursday. He was made a partner in Pioneer Investment in 1947. He was Taos County treasurer from 1948-1952 and superintendent of Taos schools from 1952-1960. He was a member of the Taos County Municipal Schools Board and a member of SPMDTU. He is survived by his wife, Annie Romero; and sons, Ernest Romero (Norris), Panky Romero Jr. (Eva Jo) and Alex Romero. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the same church with burial to follow at New Llano Quemado Cemetery. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: July 16, 2004
BOLIVAR "BOBBY MOON" ZAMORA, 53, of El Curucco died Tuesday. He was a former resident of Santa Fe. He was born in Peñasco to Patricio Sanchez and Tonita Zamora. He was married in 1989 in Santa Fe to Diana Lovato. He was employed as a cement mason at Zamora Masonary for the past 33 years. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially with his granddaughter, special uncle Leonard and special nephew James "Kak". He enjoyed fishing. He had a special bond with his nieces and nephews. He was a member of San Miguel Del Vado Church in San Miguel. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Gene Zamora. He is survived by his wife of the family home in El Curruco; daughter, Tonita M. Zamora and special friend, Adrian Quintana of El Curruco; son: Bobby J. Zamora of El Curruco; one granddaughter; brothers, Joe Zamora and family, Elveo Zamora and wife Helen and family, and Ernie Zamora and family, all of Santa Fe; special niece, Renee "Native" Manzanares of Sena; close friends, Stella and Ignacio Lovato of El Curruco; Ruby and Anthony Sisneros of Portales; Sharon and Danny Gurule of El Curruco; Daniel Tapia and Patsy of El Curruco; George and Elaine Cervantes of Rio Rancho; Carlos and Terry Cervantes of Santa Fe; and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at San Miguel Del Vado Church in San Miguel. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the same church with burial to follow at San Antonio Cemetery in Peñasco. Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., (505) 425-3511.
Dated: July 16, 2004
ERIC LAWRENCE FERNS, 31, of Santa Fe, died Wednesday in an automobile accident.
He was born in Santa Fe, the son of Lawrence and Isabel Ferns. His passion was his music. He composed his own music and played on a beautiful classical guitar. His outlook on life was based on family and love. He had an infectious smile that could soften the hardest soul. He exemplified the virtues of merciful love and patience, as shown in his career as a certified nurses assistant for the elderly.
He is survived by his parents; brother, Brian Ferns; sisters, Elaine Lopez and husband, Robert, and Amy Ferns; close friend, Belinda Lygen; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 5 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Santa Maria de La Paz Catholic Church with burial to follow at Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted in his name for the Santa Maria De La Paz Chapel Garden.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: July 17, 2004
RALPH LEE, 89, of Santa Fe died Thursday.
He was born in Temple, Okla. He graduated in 1939 with a degree in civil engineering. He was married in 1940 in Oklahoma City. Always interested in aviation, he moved his young family to Texas in 1942 to begin his career planning civilian airport construction for the CAA, now the FAA. In 1956, the family moved to Alamogordo where he applied his planning skills to the support of the federal government at Holloman Air Force Base. When he retired in 1969, he began a new career as a painter and sculptor. Many of his metal sculptures were constructed from items he found along abandoned railroad beds in Otero County. He often took his grandson with him on these excursions, creating many precious memories for them both. In 1982, he and his wife moved to Santa Fe, where they both served as docents at the Palace of the Governors. He had a wonderful energy and zest for life, especially art, music from the "Big Band" era and the native flora and fauna of New Mexico.
He is survived by his wife, Glenna Dale Lee; son, R. David Lee of Houston; daughter Patricia and husband Art Houchins of Santa Fe; and one grandson.
Santa Fe Funeral Options, 989-7032.
Dated: July 17, 2004
LENA (ADELINA) MARTINEZ, 83, of Santa Fe died Thursday.
She retired from the state of New Mexico in 1982. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary Post in Santa Fe and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was a foster grandparent at the senior center in Santa Fe and a member of St. Anne's Catholic Parish.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aniceto Martinez; sons, Leroy Martinez Sr. and Joseph Martinez; brother, Patrick Lucero; and parents, Luciano and Felomena Baca Lucero.
She is survived by her children, Rosina Martinez May, Samuel Martinez and wife Virginia, Josephine and husband Max Abeyta, Roberto Martinez, Vivian Martinez, Dennis Martinez and wife Gloria, Richard Martinez, Christina Martinez, Joann and husband James Shavers, Ruby and husband Chester Boyett, Margaret and husband Scott Blackledge; numerous grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 2 p.m. Monday at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. A second rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Anne's Catholic Church. A funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the same church with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: July 17, 2004
MARTIN ANTHONY MEDINA, 41, of Chimayó died Thursday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He is survived by his companion, Erlinda Martinez; daughter, Diandra Medina of Chimayó; father, Tony Medina and companion, Alice, of Cuarteles; mother, Rose M. Campbell and stepfather, Victor Campbell, of Albuquerque; sisters, Antoinette Lesperance and Kelly Medina; half-sister, Danielle Campbell, all of Albuquerque; special nieces, Rey-Lynn and Reyna Medina; special aunt and uncle, Sisto and Leah Garcia; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayó. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the same church with burial to follow at Potero Cemetery in Chimayó.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. (505) 747-7477.
Dated: July 17, 2004
MICHAEL RAY MONTOYA, 29, of La Mesilla died suddenly Sunday.
He was a loving husband, father, son, grandson, brother, cousin and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Naranjo.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Montoya; sons, Diego and Ronnie Ray Montoya, all of Española; parents, Jodi and Johnny Montoya of La Mesilla; sisters, Amber Vigil and companion Jeremiah Kerr of La Mesilla and Jenna Montoya and fiancé Herman Garcia of Española; half-brothers and sisters, Pablo Naranjo and Patricia Naranjo, both of Washington; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. with wake to be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Española.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. (505) 747-7477.
Dated: July 17, 2004
