CATHY ORTIZ, 42, of Santa Fe died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005.
She was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. She was a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Ortiz; and brothers, Michael Ortiz and Jerry Ortiz.
She is survived by her children, Manuel Ortiz, Daniel Garcia and April Garcia; mother, Catalina Ortiz; brothers, Marcos Herrera and wife Marcella and Tony Herrera; two grandchildren; special friends, Cecilia Aranda, Janelle Aranda, Carla Medina; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 17 in the chapel of La Paloma Funeral Home with a rosary to follow at 7 p.m. Cremation will follow.
La Paloma Funeral Home, 983-2555.
Dated: August 16, 2005
CATHARINE L. PENNER, 102, of Santa Fe died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, after a brief illness.
She was born in Beatrice, Neb. to Jacob and Agathe Claassen. She married W. H. "Joe" Penner on October 25, 1925. She was a homemaker and an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas City, Kan., and then became a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe. Her interests included gardening, family history and bird watching. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Penner of Santa Fe; son, Larry and wife Dolores "Dee" Penner of Mesa, Ariz., two grandchildren; and many other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 17 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 841 Manhattan Ave., Santa Fe.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Wichita Kansas Audubon Society or Westminster Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: August 16, 2005
ROSE G. SALAZAR of El Guache died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, after a long illness.
She was a member of The Sagrada Familia Del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Epifanio Salazar; son, Agapito Salazar; parents, Agapito and Verena Garcia; brother, Vidal Garcia; and sisters, Adelires Gallegos, Emily Martinez and Tita Espinoza.
She is survived by her sons, Joseph and wife Lala Salazar and Eppie and wife Susie Salazar, all of El Guache; three grandchildren; sister, Georgia Vigil of Espaņola; and many other relatives.
A public visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today, August 15 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espaņola with rosaries to be recited at 6 and 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 17 at the San Jose Catholic Church in Hernandez with burial to follow at the San Jose Catholic Cemetery in Hernandez.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley, 1(877)747-3600.
Dated: August 16, 2005
MANUELITA (MELA) GALLEGOS TAPIA, 95, of Santa Fe died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Tapia; sons, Modesto and Willie Tapia; and parents, Juan Gallegos and Demesia Montano Gallegos.
She is survived by her sons, Ray, Tony, Jose, and Jerry Tapia; daughters, Toni Romero, Pita Sandoval, Evangeline Bond, and Margie Barela; brother, Esequiel Gallegos; sister, Clara Trujillo; 26 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 6:30 p.m. followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 17 at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18 at the same church with burial to follow at the Agua Fria Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.
Dated: August 16, 2005
DOROTHY BRANDENBURG, 103, of Taos died Aug. 17.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Brandenburg.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Brenner (John), two granddaughters; and many other relatives.
At her request, there will be no public memorial service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Brandenburg Fund at Taos Community Foundation, 229-A Camino de La Placita, Taos, NM, 87571.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, 758-3841.
Dated: August 20, 2005
IGNACIO FLORES, 73, of Santa Fe died Aug. 19 after a long illness.
He retired from the Santa Fe Police Department after many years of service.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Laura Flores.
He is survived by his wife, Delia Flores; sons, Louie Flores of Mansfield, Texas, Leonard and wife Carmella of Santa Fe, and Lawrence and wife Shirley of Arlington, Texas; daughter, Lucia Gonzales and husband Rudy of Santa Fe; nine grandchildren; sisters, Cecilia Baca, Terry Romero and husband Pablo; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 21 at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday, August 22 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with burial to follow at 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.
Dated: August 20, 2005
DOROTHY ANNETTE RIVERA, 43, of Alcalde died unexpectedly Aug. 15.
She was born in Fort Ord, Calif. She moved to Springer in 1974, where she met and married Johnny R. Rivera Jr. in July 1981. She loved going on outings with her family. She enjoyed reading books and writing poetry.
She was preceded in death by her father, Pat Romero.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny R. Rivera of Alcalde; sons, John Patrick Rivera, currently in Iraq, and Jacob Paul Rivera, attending Espaņola Middle School; daughter, Sarah A. Rivera, attending Northern New Mexico College; mother, Odilia Romero; brothers, James Romero and wife Sherry of Springer, and David Romero and wife Michaela of Denver; sister, Rita Fernandez and husband David of Silverstone, Colo.; co-workers at La Cocina Restaurant; and many other relatives and friends.
A public visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 21 at the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home. A second rosary to be recited at 10 a.m. followed by Mass at 11 a.m. Monday, August 22 at St. Joseph Church in Springer with burial to follow at the Springer Community Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley, (877) 747-3600.
Dated: August 20, 2005
