ESMERALDO MARTINEZ, 83, of Canjilon died Monday.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from the U.S. Forest Service.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Esmeraldo Jr. and Raymond Martinez; and sister, Olivama Maestas.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria Martinez of Canjilon; children, Albert Martinez and wife Irene of Canjilon, Isabel Martinez and husband Roger of Santa Fe, Molly Baca and husband Paul of Canjilon, Ardy Martinez of Albuquerque, Elsie Martinez and husband Ross, Belinda Valdez and husband Paul, all of Canjilon, Loyda Martinez and husband Danny of Tierra Azul, Jean Childers and husband Kevin of Denver, Vickie Rodela and husband Tito, Nelda Montaņo and husband George, all of Alcalde, Tony Martinez of Canjilon, Carla Martinez of Chama, Jake Martinez and wife Vangie, James Martinez, all of Canjilon; sister, Sobeida Trujillo and husband Marcelino of Denver, 44 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary at San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church in Canjilon. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the same church.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley. (505) 747-7477.
Dated: December 9, 2003
ERNEST J. SALAZAR, 78, of Espaņola died Saturday.
He was a World War II veteran and served in the Army Reserve. He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W., the Espaņola Lions Club and received the Lion of the Year Award for three years. He volunteered as a firefighter for the Valley Estates Volunteer Fire Department and served one year as assistant chief.
He is survived by his wife, Adelita C. Salazar; daughter, Debarri S. Gonzales and husband Henry of Santa Fe; son, Ernest Leroy Salazar and wife Loretta of El Paso, Texas; five grandchildren; four sisters, Edith Williams of Fairview, Rose Lopez and husband Tony of Salt Lake City, Helen Vigil and husband Nick of Denver, and Stella Naranjo and husband Barney of Alamosa, Colo.; brothers, Isaac Salazar and wife Jan of Ogden, Utah, Roy Salazar and wife Judy of Albuquerque, and Jerry Salazar and wife Mary Ann of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and many other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 9:30 a.m. today at Block-Salazar Mortuary with burial to follow at 11 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Block-Salazar Mortuary. (505) 753-2288.
Dated: December 9, 2003
JOSE J. SANCHEZ, 72, of Santa Fe died Sunday
Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Wedensday with a 7 p.m. rosary at Santa Maria de La Paz Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 12:15 p.m. Thursday p.m. at Santa Maria de La Paz Catholic Church with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. 984-8600.
Dated: December 9, 2003
ESTHER T. TRUJILLO, 98, of Black Lake died Thursday.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Trujillo; son, Ramon Trujillo; parents, Mariano and Marianita Tafoya; brothers, Rumaldo, Mardoqueo, Jose, and Juan Tofoya; and sisters, Tonita Trujillo, Eloisa Segura, Dora Segura and Luisa Torres.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Carolina Trujillo; six grandchildren; and many other relatives.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Dec. 20 at St. Mel's Catholic Church, Eagle Nest to be followed by a reception at Eagle Nest Community Center, with burial at Black Lake Cemetery.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home in Taos. (505) 758-3841.
Dated: December 9, 2003
VIVIAN GRIEGO, 96, of Santa Fe died Sunday. She attended Loretto Academy and owned and operated Griego's Grocery Store (established in 1935) on College Street for more than 60 years.
She was a member of the 3rd Order of St. Francis, Altar Society, Union Protectiva, Legion of Mary, Confradia de la Conquistadora and was a strong Republican. She was preceded in death by her parents, Estevan and Dolores Griego; brothers, Frank, Lalo and Pino; sisters, Jessie Salazar, brother-in-law, Charlie Madrid, and sisters-in-law, Dela, Bertha and Vita Griego. She is survived by her sisters, Annie Madrid, Pauly Bustamante; and companion and caregiver Clorinda Nava; brother, Tito Griego; special nieces and nephews who helped as caregivers, Therese Martinez, Ralph Nava, Yolanda Arrey and Ed Nava. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Santa Fe Hospice Center, 1400 Chama Street, Santa Fe, N.M., 87505. Visitation will be held at 3 p.m. today with a rosary to be recited at 4 p.m. by Union Protectiva and the 3rd Order of St. Francis at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A family rosary will be recited at 7 tonight at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Cathedral with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.
Dated: December 10, 2003
JOSE JUAN SANCHEZ, 72, of Santa Fe died Sunday. He was a carpenter and artisan who built several houses in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Albuquerque and other locations throughout northern New Mexico. He worked on the San Miguel Mission Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and the Lensic Theater. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He was stationed in Korea and remained there until the last prisoner exchange at the end of the Korean War. He received the 50-year commemorative medal in 2002. He was a skilled hunter and fisherman, and his knowledge and love for the mountains and trails of northern New Mexico was something he shared with his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Benigna Sanchez; brothers, Guadalupe, Henry and Andy Sanchez; sisters, Dolores Lola Montoya and Adelina Duran. He is survived by his wife, Celine Pacheco Sanchez; children, Jolyn Sanchez, Jose J. Sanchez Jr., Marie S. and Zo Valencia, Michael Hahn, Lydia Sanchez, Ted and Theo Sanchez, Dave Angelo Sanchez, Benigna Sanchez-Duty, Dustin Duty, Gabrielle Sanchez-Sandoval and Mike Sandoval; 14 grandchildren; sister, Concha Quintana; brother, Eloy Sanchez and wife Wally; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. with rosary to follow at 7 p.m. today at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday at the same church with burial to follow at 2 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, followed by a reception for family and friends at Santa Maria de la Paz Parish Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in the name of Jose J. Sanchez to the Saint Michael's High School Foundation, 100 Siringo Road, Santa Fe, N.M., 87501. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.
Dated: December 10, 2003
LUCY R. TRUJILLO, 91, of Santa Fe died Monday. She was a lifetime member of the Union Protectiva Femenina and was a homemaker.
She was a lifetime parishioner of St. Francis Cathedral and, in her early childhood, attended St. Francis Cathedral School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Trujillo Sr.; parents, Willie Rivera and Margarita Montoya Rivera; and sisters, Lena R. Bustos, Flora R. Rodriguez and Aurelia R. Gutierrez.
She is survived by her sons, Nick Trujillo Jr. and wife Polly, Robert Trujillo and wife Helen; daughters, Angie Carter and husband Rod, Margie Archuleta, Marie Griego and husband Arthur; 23 grandchildren; sister, Josephine Lopez; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Berardinelli Family Chapel.
Mass will be celebrated at noon Friday at St. Francis Cathedral with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.
Dated: December 10, 2003
J. GILBERT ARCHULETA, 89, of the Espaņola Valley died Sunday. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norah Sandoval Archuleta; and brothers, Alex and Dennis Archuleta.
He is survived by his daughter, Juliann Archuleta of Martinsburg, W. Va.; brother, Ruben Archuleta and wife Virginia of San Pedro; sisters, Mela Garcia of San Pedro and Berlina Quintana and husband Marcelino of La Mesilla; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. Sunday at Block-Salazar Mortuary.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Caņada with burial to follow at 1 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Block-Salazar Mortuary, (505) 753-2288.
Dated: December 11, 2003
PETE JOSEPH, 79, of Taos died Tuesday. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Mark Gilbert Tafoya Jr.
He is survived by Velma Tafoya, whom he raised as a daughter, and her husband Mark; partner, Velda Mascarenas; and special friend, Dorothy Mascarenas, all of Taos; sisters, Emma Joseph and Josephine Romero; brother, Dennis Joseph; four grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Call Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home for arrangements, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: December 11, 2003
