ELOY (CHAROOGA) MAES, 60, of Santa Fe died Sept. 11, 2005. Eloy worked in many facets of construction and did them well. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. He enjoyed helping others and donated time at the boys and girls club. He served in the U.S. Navy and also served in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Guadalupita and Juan Maes; sisters, Louis Maes, Dora Rodriguez, Isabel Trujillo; close niece, Margaret Gonzales; special nephews, Carlos Montoya, Patrick and Larry Rodriguez; stepson, Dale McKinnon; and many other relatives. He is survived by his daughter, Denise and partner Thomas Mayes; Denise's mother, Theresa Sanchez; son, Paul and wife Delisa; Paul's mother, Frances Maes; best friend and partner, Betty Barela and family; sisters, Susie Montoya and husband Vicente, Mary Jo, Connie Howley and husband John, Irene Daury and husband Pete, Mela Vigil and husband Tony, Marie Roybal and husband Tito; brothers, Mike and Gilbert; six grandchildren; stepdaughters, Dorothy and Doreen McKinnon; and many other relatives and friends. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.
Dated: September 14, 2005
CHRISTOPHER GEORGE JOSEPH MARTINEZ, 45, of Cuarteles died unexpectedly Sept. 11, 2005. Chris was skilled in many trades including carpentry and fence building. He lived and worked in Las Cruces, Farmington and Denver. He was very outgoing and was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Alice Martinez of Cuarteles; father, Gilbert Martinez of La Puebla; sister, Nellie Martinez of Rio Rancho; and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m. today with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at La Puebla Catholic Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, 747-7477.
Dated: September 14, 2005
JOSEPHINE "FINA" A. MARTINEZ, 85, of Taos died Sept. 12, 2005. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and of the Guadalupanas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abad Martinez. She is survived by her sons, Antonio A. Martinez, Jr. (Dalia) of Taos, Alfred D. Martinez, of Albuquerque; daughters, Lillian Nagle (Ray) of Albuquerque, Dolores Ortiz (Alfonso) of Beeville, Texas and Laura A. Van Arsdale (Greg) of Pueblo, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Taos. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the same church with burial to follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, 758-3841.
Dated: September 14, 2005
GILBERT RAMON MEDINA, 72, of Lower Ranchitos died Sept. 12, 2005. He was born in Peñasco. He is survived by his mother, Isabel Medina; children, Margaret Thielemann, Raymond Medina, Jacqueline Medina, Paul Medina and his former wife Carmen Medina; brothers and sisters, J.D. Medina, Andres Medina, Johny Medina, Irene Medina, Michael Medina, Robert Medina; and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Taos. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the same church. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, 758-3841.
Dated: September 14, 2005
ANTHONY "TONY" MIRANDA, 24, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Sept. 10, 2005. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was well-known in the community. He worked as a waiter in numerous restaurants. He was currently employed at Charlie's Spic and Span Restaurant, where he worked as a waiter. He graduated from Robertson High School and was involved in the MECHA program. He attended New Mexico Highlands University and also worked at the Plaza Hotel and was the manager of the kitchen crew for a few years. His hobbies included riding his horse, fishing and collecting all kinds of things, especially animals. He is survived by his mother, Elvira Lujan and stepfather, Ramon Flores of Las Vegas, N.M.; sisters, Estella Tuttle and husband Bobby of Albuquerque, Angela Salazar and husband Joe, and Carolina Miranda and special friend, Patrick, all of Las Vegas, N.M.; brothers, Sam Lujan and wife Berna, Johnny Lujan and wife Nita, and Lazaro Flores and special friend Jasmine, all of Las Vegas, N.M.; close nieces and nephews, Lisa Lee and husband Danny of Colorado Springs, Clarence, David, James, Clarissa, Leroy and Lydia Salazar, Alicia, Andres, Abraham, and Alijah Lujan, Savannah and Michaela Lujan and Keith Andrade, Jacob, Dominique and Shantae Miranda, all of Las Vegas, N.M.; and many other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Las Vegas Christian Center located behind Wal-Mart with burial to follow in the Santo Nino Cemetery located in Cañoncito de Manuelitas. There will be no visitation, and the casket will be closed for services. Billy G. Rogers at Gonzales Funerals & Cremations, Las Vegas, N.M., 425-9319.
Dated: September 14, 2005
RONALD KENNETH "KIRBY" TORRES, 50, of San Juan Pueblo died Sept. 12, 2005, after an illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Torres. He is survived by his mother, Mary R. Torres; sister, Diane Cata and husband Louis, all of San Juan Pueblo; wife, Marsha A. Baca Torres of Santa Clara Pueblo; special niece and nephew, Tina Cata, and Adam Cata, both San Juan Pueblo; 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 the Pueblo Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, 747-7477.
Dated: September 14, 2005
PATRICIO M. ULIBARRI, 88, of El Pueblo died Sept. 11, 2005. Pat served in the U.S. Army/Air Corps during World War II in Italy and Germany. He was a lifetime member of the Elks, Eagles, American Legion, GI Forum, LULAC and VFW, and served on the board of directors for Santa Fe Jobs for Progress. He retired from Los Alamos Medical Center and the Farmers Insurance Company. He was a parishioner of St. John's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Maria F. Ulibarri; son, Dan C. Ulibarri and wife Virginia; four grandchildren; brothers, Percy and wife Lucy Ulibarri, Robert and wife Mary Grace Ulibarri, Pete and wife Evy Ulibarri, Ernesto and wife Helen Ulibarri; sisters, Laura Duran, Carmen and husband Jim Duran; and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Catholic Church, 1301 Osage Ave. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at the same church with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 983-5034.
Dated: September 14, 2005
CASIMIRO CASADOS, 85, of Chamisal died Sept. 12, 2005, after a long illness.
He was a member of the American Legion, a World War II veteran, was a member of the 51st Combat Civil Engineering Battalion, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
He was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence H. Casados.
He is survived by his wife, Patrocinia Casados of Chamisal; sons, Johnny Casados and wife Judy of Chamisal, Casey Casados Jr. and wife Flora of Chamisal and son, Michael Casados of Albuquerque; daughters, Jessie Martinez and husband Elmer of Dixon, Tonita Vigil and husband Bill of Albuquerque, Rufina Leyba and husband James of La Mesilla; brother, Jose Casados of Rio Lucio; sisters, Delia Lopez of Chamisal and Lugarda Sandoval of Rio Lucio; 16 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Peñasco. Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Chamisal Catholic Church with burial to follow at the Chamisal Catholic Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, 747-7477.
Dated: September 15, 2005
BESSIE R. MARTINEZ, 55, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Sept. 13, 2005, at the Vida Encantada Nursing and Rehab Center following a long illness.
She was born in Las Vegas, N.M., to the late Benjamin Duran and Mary Alice Thomas. She was united in marriage on July 1987 in Las Vegas, N.M., to Louie Pedro Martinez. She retired in 1996 from Las Vegas City Schools, where she was employed for 25 years as cook. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed traveling and baking. A lifelong Catholic, she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Mary Alice Duran; infant daughter, Tomasita Martinez; sister, Eva Cordova; and adopted parents, Emilio and Tomasita Guerin.
She is survived by her husband, Louie Pedro Martinez of Las Vegas, N.M.; stepsons, Louie Martinez Jr. of Denver and Anthony Martinez of Pueblo, Colo.; stepdaughter, Susan Martinez and daughter Louise of Albuquerque; brother, Charles Thomas and wife Mabel of Belen; sisters, Helen Atwood and companion Steve Cordova of Vernal, Nev., Carmen Martinez and husband Lloyd of Tucson and Julia Abeyta and husband Lloyd of Las Vegas, N.M.; special friends, Helen Lucero and Sandra Cordova; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. sept. 15 at the Immaculate Conception Church with burial to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery.
Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., (800) 479-3511.
Dated: September 15, 2005
ADELINA M. SANDOVAL, 81, of Ruidoso Downs died Sept. 13, 2005.
Formerly of Chimayó, Adelina was a school teacher at Holy Cross Catholic School and the Española Public Schools for 17 years. When she moved to Ruidoso, she was a hospital auxiliary and Garden Club member. She was a great cook and seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben J. Sandoval; son, Gerald Sandoval; parents, Bonifacio and Epifania Martinez; and brothers, Celedonio Martinez, Benjamin Martinez, Gracino Martinez.
She is survived by her daughters, Chris Farrington and husband Galen of Ruidoso, Evelyn Jacquez and husband Gene of La Mesilla; four grandchildren; brother, Cas Martinez and wife Petra of Las Vegas, Nev.; sisters, Rose Fontenot and husband Ray of Jacksonville, and Susan Dennison and husband Glenn of Reno, Nev.; and many other relatives and friends.
A public visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Sangre de Cristo Chapel in DeVargas Funeral Home, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Holy Family Church in Chimayó with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, 747-7477.
Dated: September 15, 2005
