CELINE L. SANCHEZ, 71, of Santa Fe, died Wednesday after a long illness.
She was born in Estancia, the daughter of the late Cleotilda and Onofre Lucero. She was married in Santa Fe in 1959. She retired from Sears after 36 years of service and nine years at JC Penny. She was a member of the Sacred Heart League.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Lucero.
She is survived by her husband, Filemon Sanchez; children, Diane James and husband Robert, Robert Sanchez and wife Johanna, Jeanette Arellano and husband Mark, Michael Sanchez and wife Stephanie, Barbara Rivera and husband Gerald; six grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at the same church with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: October 23, 2004
VIOLET EVA SHOEMAKER, 80, of Chama, died Tuesday after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Stock; son, Howard Stock; and daughter, Elsie Vaughn.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Beach and husband David of Chama; four grandchildren; and half sister, Virginia Ward of Aztec. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Chama.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley, 1 (877) 747-3600.
Dated: October 23, 2004
BERNARDA "BERNIE" TRUJILLO, 86, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Tuesday after a brief illness at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was born in Cimarron to the late Francisco Onava and Anacleta Armijo. She was married in 1940 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, N.M. She was a person with a lot of faith and a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. She loved to crochet and was an excellent seamstress. She was happiest when surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anacleta and Francisco Onava; husband, Jose Trujillo; four grandchildren; brothers, Jose Guillermo, Arcenio, Bonifacio, Cipriano and Tomas; and sister, Cecilia.
She is survived by her sons, Lorenzo Trujillo and wife Dorothy of Barstow, Calif., and Lupe Trujillo and wife Helen of Los Vigiles; daughters, Mary Trujillo and Nea Gomez of Las Vegas, N.M., and Anna Trujillo of Pahrump, Nev.; 12 grandchildren; grandchildren she raised, Andrew Trujillo, Chris Trujillo and Hope Trujillo; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with burial to follow at San Jose Cemetery.
Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., 1 (800) 479-3511.
Dated: October 23, 2004
NICHOLAS WOLOSHUK, 80, of Santa Fe, died Wednesday.
He was a 40-year resident of Santa Fe. He was an accomplished author, collector, promoter of the arts and the founder of the Santa Fe Village. He devoted his later years to promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ and participated in 13 pilgrimages to Israel, where he served as an ambassador for Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital Christian Church Mission Fund.
He is survived by his daughters, Karen Klawitter and husband Jimmie, Nina Sebesta and husband Ron, Dawn Justin, Helen Woloshuk, and Leta Woloshuk and husband Barney; sons, Nick Woloshuk Jr. and wife Dana, Mark Woloshuk, and Joel Woloshuk; sister, Peggy Hoover and husband Pete; brother, Eddie Woloshuk; 11 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Capital Christian Church with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: October 23, 2004
ALFONSO ANAYA, 72, of Santa Fe died Saturday after a long illness.
He was born to Valentin and Guadalupe Anaya in Galisteo. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. He worked for the city of Santa Fe as a traffic engineer until his retirement. He was an usher at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for many years, a member of the Eagles Club and the American Legion. He loved both indoor and outdoor sports including hunting and fishing. During his illness he spent much time enjoying football, tennis, golf, racing and other sports on television.
Above all, he loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Guadalupe Montoya Anaya; father, Valentin Anaya; brothers, Roque Anaya and Filemon Anaya; and sister, Adelaida "Lala" Anaya.
He is survived by his wife, Paz R. Anaya; son, Marvin Anaya and wife, Gidget; daughters, Valerie Anaya and Rayanna Garcia Anaya; three grandchildren; close cousin, Jenny Gonzales and husband, Joe and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary, 983-9151.
Dated: October 26, 2004
PATRICK J. DURAN, 56, of Santa Fe died suddenly Thursday.
He was born in Santa Fe, the son of Feliberto and Maria Duran. He married Barbara Duran in 1971. He was employed as a mail carrier from 1971 to 2002 and served the National Guard from 1982 to 2002.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Duran; sons, Robert Duran and wife, Rachael; Thomas Duran and wife, Sandra, and Eric Duran; parents, Feliberto and Maria Duran; brothers and sisters, Evelyn Alvarado, Henry Duran and wife, Kathy, and Jerry Duran; three grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at Santa Maria de La Paz Catholic Church with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: October 26, 2004
YVONNE B. GASCA, 23, of Velarde died unexpectedly Friday.
She was very family oriented and always wore a smile. She loved to be with her friends, go camping and listen to music. She was a kindhearted person who would do anything to help anybody in need.
She is survived by her parents, Horace and Bertha Gasca of Velarde; brothers, Miguel Gasca and companion Kim of Las Cruces and Thomas Martinez and wife, Holly, of Chimayo; and many other relatives and friends.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Velarde with burial to follow at the Catholic Cemetery in Velarde.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: October 26, 2004
