ANNE BONNER WARREN of Los Alamos died October 8.
She was undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma cancer at the Institute for Myeloma Research and Therapy in Little Rock, Ark., and succumbed after a 15-month battle with the disease. She was a practicing psychologist in Los Alamos between 1957 and 2000. She was born in 1930 to Dr. Willard and Mrs. Kathryn Bonner in Buffalo, N.Y., graduated from Vassar College and the University of Wisconsin, where she earned a Ph.D. in psychology. In addition to her private practice, she was a member of the American Psychological Association, the New Mexico Psychological Association, and the Northern New Mexico Psychologists chapter. Until her illness in 2003, she was president-elect of the New Mexico Psychological Association. She served on the boards of directors for the Los Alamos Family Council and Los Alamos Family Y. She was active in the Los Alamos Concert Association and Master Gardeners of Los Alamos County. An avid birder, she participated in numerous Audubon field trips and, following her move to Santa Fe in 2000, helped plan guided walks at the Ortiz Mountain Educational Preserve. Between 1997 and 2003, she helped organize Relays for Life for the American Cancer Society in both Los Alamos and Santa Fe.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Warren; daughters, Sarah Middeleer of Newtown, Conn. and Carol Simon of Denver; two grandchildren; brother, Hallam Bonner; and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Randall Davey Audubon Center, located at the end of Upper Canyon Road, Santa Fe. (505) 983-4609.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to: Los Alamos Family Council, 1450 A Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544, or Randall Davey Audubon Center, P.O. Box 9314, Santa Fe, NM, 87504-9314.
Dated: November 10, 2004
CAROL ANN GEE, 50, of Santa Fe, died Thursday after a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Hong Kong. Sponsored by the late Sen. Dennis Chavez, she immigrated to the United States with her family in 1959. She graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1972 and attended the College of Santa Fe. She was known for the ease with which she made friends, her enthusiasm in her endeavors and her boundless energy in volunteer projects. Her pride and joy was her son, who will graduate next year near the top of his class from St. Michael's High School.
She is survived by her son, Kevin; parents, Jimmy and Genevieve Gee; brothers, Dennis Gee, David Gee and wife Corrine, Donald Gee and wife Bonni and Joseph Gee; close cousin, Charles Moy; and many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to PMS Home Care/The Hospice Center, 1400 Chama Ave., Santa Fe, N.M., 87505.
A visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Monday with a funeral at 10 a.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel followed by burial at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: November 11, 2004
ROSALIA D. JIMENEZ, 73, of Chupadero died Monday.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernardino J. Jimenez; parents, Patricio and Rosalia Duran; brothers, Aniseto and Lino Duran; and sister, Lasarita Trujillo.
She is survived by her daughter, Cordelia "Cordy" Jimenez; son, Andreas "Andy" Jimenez, brother, Jose Tito Duran; close cousin, Lucy Romero of Chupadero; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Fe. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the same church with burial to follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery in Rio en Medio.
Block Salazar Mortuary of the Española Valley, (505) 753-2288.
Dated: November 11, 2004
PATRICK RICHARD ROMERO, 66, of Santa Fe died Oct. 27.
After attending Santa Fe Schools, he joined the U.S. Army. He worked as a mechanic in Santa Fe and then in San Jose, Calif. He returned to live in Santa Fe earlier this year.
He was preceded in death by his father, Porfirio Romero.
He is survived by his mother, Ruby Romero; sister, Mary Romero Richardson and husband John; brother, Mike Romero; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be held at noon Monday at St. Anne's Catholic Church with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: November 11, 2004
CHRIS "CRESENCIANO" SERNA, 79, of Alcalde died Monday.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cresenciano and Beatriz Serna; and brothers, Samuel, Ramon, Tony and Roberto Valencia.
He is survived by his wife, Orlinda Serna of Alcalde; children, Beatrice Serna-Morfin and husband Benjie of La Mesilla, Judy Gonzales and husband Leonard of Rinconada, Annette Serna and husband Lee Trujillo of Chimayó, Michael Serna and Angela Serna and companion Ronnie Lopez, all of Alcalde, Frances Gonzales of Santa Fe, Elizabeth Serna and Chris Serna and wife Virginia, and Anthony Serna and wife Monica, all of Albuquerque, and Eloisa Austin of El Rancho; 21 grandchildren; sister, Mary Vigil and husband Manuel of Santa Fe; brother, Adeliado Serna and wife Carlotta of El Rancho; and many other relatives and friends.
Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in San Juan Pueblo. Burial will take place at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: November 11, 2004
ERENES G. VIGIL, 72, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Tuesday.
She was born in Ojito to the late Samuel Gomez and Benita Tapia. She was married in 1949 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. She loved to go to the Senior Citizens Sunday Dance.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Antonio Vigil; son, Ray Vigil; daughter, Nancy Vigil; and brothers, Antonio Gomez, Moises Gomez and Juan Gomez.
She is survived by her children, Fidel Vigil Jr. and wife Angie of Hereford, Texas, Joseph Vigil and wife Kathy, Susie Vigil-Esquibel and husband Ralph, Mary Lou Vigil and Jessie Romero, Johnny Vigil and wife Marie, Manuel Vigil and wife Helen, Jessie Lee Vigil and Christina Urioste, and Jessie James Vigil and wife Natasha, all of Las Vegas, N.M.; brother, Tody Gomez and wife Camie of Las Vegas, N.M.; sister, Florence Romero of Portales; 16 grandchildren; 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 Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., (505) 425-3511.
Dated: November 11, 2004
PAMELA K. CATA, 19, of San Juan Pueblo died Wednesday after a long illness. She enjoyed sports and loved to listen to music and write poetry. She was a high achiever and very bright person, winning numerous awards. She participated in raising money for the Bison Program and was active in traditional ceremonies at San Juan Pueblo. She was a very happy person who touched a lot of lives, even through her long illness. She is survived by her parents, Frank and Sophie Cata of San Juan Pueblo; sisters, Tricia Velarde of Santa Clara Pueblo, Winona Aguino of Ohio, Stacy Cata and Morgan Cata and companion Joe Gallegos, all of San Juan Pueblo; niece raised like her sister, Brandi Cata; and many other relatives and friends. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in San Juan Pueblo with burial to follow at San Juan Pueblo Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, (505)747-7477.
Dated: November 12, 2004
