Charles Ray Brand, 60, a resident of Albuquerque for 18 years, died Saturday, June 10, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Brand of Rio Rancho; sons, Michael C. Brand, W. Scott Brand, and Thomas S. Kosick, all of Albuquerque; daughters, Dianne Filadelfia, Darleen S. Kosick and Lisa D. Brand, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Jack O'Pry of Sweetwater, TX, Roland Brand of Grand Junction, CO; sister, Dee Ann Seymour of Amarillo, TX; and grandchildren, Ashley, Tyler and Amanda Brand, and Brian Filadelfia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Silas Brand; brothers, Bobby Jack O'Pry and Billy Tom Brand; and sister, Quita Brand. Mr. Brand was born in Sweetwater, TX, December 11, 1939. He was raised in Amarillo and then moved to Albuquerque in 1982. Mr. Brand was an industrial pioneer. He was a very strong man with a big heart and a beautiful smile. He was a blessing to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2000, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor John Ross officiating.
James N. Coleman, 68, passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Madoleine; and two sons, Roger Allen and Gary Lee Coleman. He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Conchas Dam, NM; sons, Dale of Wasilla, AK and Glenn of Albuquerque; sisters, Irene Humphrey, Effie Chenoweth and Ruby Schreiber, all of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his wife's two daughters, Christine Jackson of Albuquerque and Tracy Jackson of Conchas Dam, NM; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He has been cremated and memorial services will be held at the Corps of Engineer Park at Conchas Dam, on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, 505-343-8008.
Mary M. Dillon, age 94, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died June 12, 2000. Mary was born on a farm in St. Paul, Kansas to Michael Leo and Margaret Ann Dillon. She is survived by one brother, Mick Dillon of Kansas and sister-in-law, Marguerite Dillon. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Tim Dillon and wife, Dee, Carolyn Dillon, Dan Dillon, Kathy Underwood and husband, Andy, Sharon Alba and husband, Victor, Michael Dillon, Virginia Joanne Dillon, Margie Dillon and Kathy Dillon; and seven great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Pearl Dillon; and her brother, Emmett Dillon. Mary's life was defined by her unwavering devotion to her faith. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Catholic Daughter's of America, St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, Legion of Mary, and Brothers of the Good Shepard Auxiliary. Mary retired from a career as a U.S. Civil Servant. From there she went to a second career as a founder of the Medical Library at St. Joseph's Hospital. After a second retirement she was an extremely active volunteer at St. Joseph's. Mary fought the fight, ran the race, and kept the faith. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, June 15, 2000, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, with Father Francis X. Eggert as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
Colonel Richard R. Duemler, U.S. Army (Ret.), 77, a resident of Corrales, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. During his 32 years of military service, Colonel Duemler served in the European Theater of Operations, Japan, Germany, Italy and Korea. He also served at many stateside stations. Colonel Duemler retired from Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX on April 1, 1974. Awards and decorations include the Combat Infantry Badge, The Bronze Star with Valor, the Legion of Merit, and the Joint Service Commendation Medal. Colonel Duemler was a life member of the Retired Officers Association. He was a member of the Jemez Springs Presbyterian Church, having served as both an ordained Elder and Deacon of his congregation. Col. Duemler is survived by his wife, Brownie Duemler of the home; daughters, Diana Sartain of Hobbs, Deborah Warden of Austin, TX, Virginia Thomas of Sunbury, OH, and Rebecca Daily of Albuquerque; son, Lt. Colonel Richard F. Duemler of Canyon Lake, TX; sister, Nancy Bazil of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, June 17, 2000, 11:00 a.m., at Jemez Springs Community Presbyterian Church. Interment of cremains will take place June 30, 2000 at Ft. Sam Houston with full military honors. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Quality Continuum Hospice Care, 2625 Pennsylvania NE #225, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Joanne Giuliano, of Placitas, died June 10, 200 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Survived by husband, Dr. Concetto "Connie" Giuliano; five children; four sisters; and three grandchildren. Services Tuesday & Wednesday, Grimshaw Mortuary, (602) 249-2111.
Neola J. Hayes of Westminster, Colorado, a retired social worker, died May 1, 2000. She was 75. Memorial services were on Saturday, May 6, 2:00 p.m., at The Church of the Holy Comforter, Broomfield, Colorado. There was cremation. Interment was at Fort Logan National Cemetery. She was born Neola Jean Becker on October 7, 1924 in Albuquerque. On August 3, 1946 she married Michael Hayes in Tucson, AZ. She earned a Bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of New Mexico in 1946 and did post-graduate work there in the 1950s. She was a member of Chi Omega and was active in the sorority both while at the University and as an alumnae. She was a social worker for a number of organizations, most recently, the Plymouth Institute in Plymouth, MI. She was active in the Assistance League, both in Albuquerque and Denver, and was an avid golfer, bowler and bridge player. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Richard, Denver, and Stephen, Colorado Springs; a brother, Al Becker, Wheatridge; a brother, Conrad Becker, Pueblo; and four grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Metro Denver, 425 S. Cherry St., Denver 80222, the Alzheimer's Association, 789 Sherman, Denver 80203, or the American Cancer Society, 2255 S. Oneida St., Denver 80224.
Born in Mosquero, NM (Otis) Ray Hemphill, 75, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Ray is survived by his wife, Billie Hemphill; son, James V. and Barbara Hemphill and their son, Chris of Kingwood, TX; son, Ray and Cathy Hemphill and their son, Jason of Clearwater, FL, and daughters, Lissa Uvizl, Amy Gabaldon of Los Angeles, CA; step-children, Pamela Kaye Eberle and her daughters, Sara and Amelia of Rio Rancho; Jim and Adrian Brennan of Austin, TX; Burt and Mayo Dikelsky of Crete, IL and their daughter, Sheryl Dikelsky of New York City; Bill and Bonny Schulenburg and children, Shannon, Krissy, and Matt Bennett of El Paso, TX. Ray was preceded in death by his brother, Dean Vance Hemphill; parents, Cecil Vance and Pearl Eula Hemphill. Graveside services will be Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Visitation will be at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming, NE, Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Lenore Henson was one of the first New Mexico women to join the newly organized Women's Army Corps as a private in 1942. She served in the South Pacific during World War II having gained the rank of sergeant. After the war, she used the G.I. Bill to obtain a degree from Southern Methodist University. She then enlisted in the Air Force Reserves and was called into active duty as a lieutenant in 1950. She served 26 years in the Air Force, rising to the rank of full colonel as a comptroller. She served in England, France, Germany, and Japan, as well as Texas, Washington D.C., Virginia, and California. After retirement in 1974, she was active in her neighborhood association and the Republican Party, especially during the Senate Campaigns of Pete Domenici and Harrison Schmitt; and the Congressional Campaign of Steven Schiff. She also served as chairman of the New Mexico Convention of the International Women's Year in 1978. She was born in 1921 in Henrietta, TX, the daughter of Bryan and Della Henson. She graduated from Roswell High School in 1939, having worked at odd jobs while attending school throughout most of the great depression. She died of lung failure at St. Joseph's Hospital on June 9, 2000. Memorial service will be Wednesday, 7 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University NE, with Chaplain Col. Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Interment of cremains will be Thursday, 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. She is survived by her four sisters: Estelle Goodrich and husband, Samuel, Laverne H. Rison of Albuquerque, Patsy Ruth Underwood and husband, Bill of Ft. Worth, TX, Jonette Ballmer of Clearwater, FL, as well as 15 nieces and nephews. Should friends desire contributions can be made to the New Mexico Veterans Memorial Fund, P.O Box 21037, 87154. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Walter Herrmann was born at home in Johannesburg, South Africa on 2 May, 1930 to Gottlob Fredrich Herrmann, hotel proprietor, and Gertrud Louise Herrmann nee Retzlaff. He was introduced to world travel early when the family took an extended European vacation in 1939. Narrowly escaping World War II, the family returned to South Africa, where Walter continued his education, completing his BSc and all requirements for his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand by age 23. He was selected as one of two South African participants in the 1953 Foreign Students Summer Project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge Mass. At its completion, he was invited to continue his research at MIT as an exchange student. He was finally awarded his PhD by Witwatersrand University in 1955 after lengthy review of his thesis by external examiners. He married Betty Lorraine Allard in 1955, and the couple spent an extended honeymoon traveling by bicycle and Youth Hostels in Europe and the Middle East on their way back to South Africa. Walter became a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cape Town. In 1957, he was invited to return to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as part of the Cold War research effort, and worked in their Division of Sponsored Research, becoming one of the early scientists attempting to understand and predict the effects of intense explosions and very high speed impacts. He moved to the Sandia National Laboratories in 1964, continuing to work on the computer simulation of impacts and explosions and the behavior of materials at extreme pressures and temperatures. This allowed him to work with successive generations of supercomputers as they became available. He published numerous reports and gave many lectures at international symposia, including ones in Russia and China at the invitation of the Russian and Chinese Academics of Sciences, respectively. Entering management, he rose to become Director of Engineering Science at Sandia. He was inducted into the US National Academy of Engineering in 1993, and retired from Sandia that same year. He was divorced in 1983 and married Ednarae Bligh Gross in 1988. Throughout his life he had a keen interest in travel, mountain climbing, and amateur archaeology, and was able to indulge these interests on all continents, making many friends throughout the world. He is survived by his children, Peter and Inga Herrmann; grandchildren, Rishar, Maria and Joshua; and step-children, Allan and Jeffrey Gross, all of Albuquerque, and Janis Gross of Longmont, CO. A Memorial service will be held at the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE (corner of Moon), on Saturday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Walter Herrmann Memorial Fund at the Zoo, Albuquerque Biological Park. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Dr. Herrmann, (891-8200).
R. Duane Hyatt, age 50, passed away Tuesday June 13, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Lea Hyatt of Brooklyn, NY; son, V. Blake Hyatt and daughter, Natasha Lea Hyatt, both of Brooklyn, NY; sisters, Nena Robbins and husband, Jim of El Paso, TX, Lynn Roberts and husband, Bill of Artesia, Donna Brunk and husband, Michael of Roswell; brother, Dan Hyatt and wife, Ann Marie of Chicago, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Duane was born in Portales, New Mexico in 1950 and spent many of his younger years there. The family moved to Las Cruces where Duane graduated from High School and then graduated from New Mexico State. He was a substance abuse counselor in Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Roswell, and Albuquerque. Duane also was a master carpenter and built many beautiful homes in Cloudcroft, Ruidoso, and Portales. He lived in Cloudcroft from 1985 through 1998 and then moved to Albuquerque. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at Tiguex Park (across from the Natural History Museum), Wednesday June 14 at 6:30 p.m. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE (323-9000).
Mildred R. Komarek, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2000 following a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Emil Komarek of the family home; daughters, Amy Budge and husband, Tom of Albuquerque and Susan Komarek and husband, Kevin Tonkin of Durango, CO; son, Wayne E. Komarek and friend, Linda of Fallbrook, CA; and sister, Marian Bohm and husband, Clare of Logan, UT; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Martin Hybl, Jr. and sister, Adeline Hybl. Mrs. Komarek served in the United States Navy during WWII. She was a member of Waves National and Waves Road Runner, Unit No. 4, of New Mexico. She also had membership in the Sierra Club, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Center for Marina Conservation, and the Harbor Lights Collectors Society. Mrs. Komarek loved houseplants, collecting lighthouses, cooking, reading, crossword puzzles, traveling, and ping-pong. She was a beloved wife and mother and she will be missed by all who knew her. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 15, 2000, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Attn: Melissa Vialpando, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE 87110. Friends may pay respect Wednesday, June 14, 2000, French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lucille B. Kornegay, surrounded by her loving family, passed from this life into the next on Sunday, June 11, 2000. She was a wife, mother, a teacher and a public administrator. She is survived by four children; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Her loving kindness will remain in the hearts of all who shared her journey in this world. She was buried at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements were provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 256-9400. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com
Marie Merillat, 89, of Florida, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2000 at Tandem Health Care in Melbourne, Florida. Mrs. Merillat was a homemaker and was born in Stockbridge, Michigan. She came to Brevard County in 1996 from Albuquerque where she lived for 66 years. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Marcum of Satellite Beach, FL; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services and interment will be in Bryan, Ohio. Friends and family may call Thursday, June 15, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Beach Funeral Home, 1689 S. Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937.
Louis C. Nogales Jr., 39, beloved son of Louie and Gloria Nogales, passed away June 12, 2000, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughter, Angelique Desiree Sanchez, 7, and her mother, Arleen Sanchez; brothers, Joey Nogales and wife, Vonnica, and Fred Nogales; sister, Teri Nogales-Liang and husband, Ron Liang; nephews, Joseph Nogales, Johnny Nogales, Anthony Nogales, and Angelo Nogales; nieces, Felicia Nogales and Chantel Legarreta; beloved grandmother, Theresa Mora; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Louis was a 1979 graduate of Albuquerque High School and later graduated from T-VI. He was a loving father, son and brother who was known for his compassion, kindness and generosity to those less fortunate. Despite his illness, Louis demonstrated remarkable courage and strength, always putting others before himself. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and his legendary sense of humor. Funeral services for Louis will be held Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Mora, Vince Mora, Ralph Mora, John Nogales, Ted Flores Jr., and Cayentano Valenzuela. Honorary pallbearers will be all his other cousins and his friends at Wilson Park in Southeast Albuquerque. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m. at St. Charles Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
Thomas R. Phelan, 73, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, suffered a heart attack while competing in a horseshoe tournament that he won, died Sunday, June 11, 2000. He is survived by his companion, Gerry Adkins; children, Fonda Ray and husband, Paul, Douglas D. Phelan, and Johnna "Jay" Phelan; sisters, Bonnie Phelan, and Patricia Phelan, all of Albuquerque; brother, Doug Phelan and wife, Shirley of Michigan; grandchildren, Lanette Williams, Jackie Ray, Erin Hartsock and fiancé, Jason DeKeno, Kyle Hartsock, Crystal Ray, and Casee D. Warner; and great-granddaughter, Jennifer Yancey. Mr. Phelan was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Phelan in 1992; and son, Rick Phelan in 1993. Graveside services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Rev. Mr. Ken Hill officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Forrest L. Pickett, 67, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died Friday, June 9, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy T. Pickett of the family home; son, Forrest L. Pickett, Jr. of Wisconsin; sister, Yvonne LaSure of Beloit, WI; step-daughter, Shirley Shaw of Visalia, CA; step-son, Robert Homer of Anchorage, AK; and several grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Mr. Pickett worked for 20 years with the New Mexico Highway Department. He was a veteran of the US Navy, US Army and the National Guard. He was a member of the Fleet Club and the American Legion Post 49. Cremation has taken place and interment of cremains will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Melissa Vialpando, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Hazel Safford, 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, June 12, 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Reynolds and her husband, Ned; granddaughters, Debra Brennan and her husband, Kenneth of Kenosha WI, Brenda Bragg and her husband, Douglas of Albuquerque; great-granddaughters, Amanda Bragg and Abby Bragg of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Safford of 49 years. Hazel enjoyed her life as a homemaker and caring for her family. The family would like to thank all those at Sunbridge Mission Manor-West Mesa and all those at Sandia Hospice who cared for Mrs. Safford. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Jimmie E. Whitfield, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 28 years, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2000. Born on April 20, 1914 in Barnesville, GA of Carrie Nancy Spivey and Benjamin Robert McFarland, she lived most of her life in Chicago, IL before coming to Albuquerque in 1972. She was a devoted servant of God, and she will be missed by her family and friends, especially for her love and affection. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Whitfield; her daughter, Patricia G. Giles and husband, Samuel of Albuquerque; grandson, Cary J. Tyler and wife, Jeannea of Albuquerque; and granddaughter, Jimmie C. Tyler. She is also survived by her sister, Mrs. Ethel J. Webster of Chicago; and sister-in-law, Gertrude Dobbins of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lucille, Roy, John and Jewel. Jimmie was a member of Coppin A.M.E. Church in Chicago before moving to Albuquerque, where she became a member of Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church and remained a member until her death. She devoted many years to teaching Sunday School and serving on church boards. Funeral Services will be held at Grant Chapel AME Church in Albuquerque at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2000. Those who wish to view her may do between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. the day of the services. Internment will be in Santa Fe at the National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.
Jimmy Don Wiseman died in Las Cruces on Saturday, June 10, 2000 in the company of many loved ones. He is survived by his sister, Mary McCord of Abilene, TX; and four married children, Julie Wiseman Lucero of Las Cruces, MSgt. Christopher Wade Wiseman of Yuma, AZ, Evelyn Casey Wiseman Williams of Greenville, SC, Justin Douglas Wiseman of San Francisco, CA; one niece and seven nephews, including close friend, Marc McCord of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren; and many friends and family who loved and will miss him. Jim resided in Lake Dallas, TX. He was an Air Force veteran, lawyer, musician, builder, artist, and philosopher. Jim was a beloved father and friend with a heart of gold. Jim was born in Claude, TX on September 20, 1935. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 15 at the Getz Funeral Home, 1410 Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception, to be announced. (Point of contact: Justin (602) 357-1858)
REGINALDO ARCHULETA, 82, of Cerro died Monday. He was preceded in death by his son, Eric Archuleta. He is survived by his wife, Rosana Archuleta of Cerro; children Dean Archuleta and wife Joyce of Cerro, Judy Archuleta of Taos, and James Archuleta and wife Viola of Cerro; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Al Archuleta; and numerous other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cerro. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will follow at the Cerro Cemetery. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Taos.
LUCY M. CORDOVA, 62, of El Guache died Monday at the Española Hospital. She was preceded in death by her sister, Idalia Gallegos; and husbands Oliver Gallegos and Sam Cordova. She is survived by her daughter, Maxine Gomez and husband Thomas of El Guache; a brother, Larry Martinez of Española; sisters Cecilia DeVargas and husband Ubaldo, Virginia Vigil and husband Sam, Joyce Martinez, all of Ranchitos, and Sylvia Pana and husband Zachrias of Fairview; a brother-in-law, Mike Gallegos of Ranchitos; three grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. today at Lujan's Funeral Home in Española. Burial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in La Petaca. Lujan's Funeral Home, Española.
HENRY MADRID, 60, of Santa Cruz, died Saturday. He was originally from Stockton, Calif. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Socorro of Santa Cruz; a son, Steven Madrid of Santa Cruz; daughters Michele M. Madrid, Julie Madrid of Santa Fe, Lisa K. Madrid of Las Vegas, N.M., and Ericka and George Martinez of Santa Fe; four grandchildren; sisters Effie Nolasco and Elisa Dominguez, both of California; and numerous other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Block-Salazar Mortuary in Española. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in San Juan Pueblo. Block-Salazar Mortuary, Española.
CHARNA ELAINE STATEN, 57, of Talpa died Monday. She is survived by her husband, Gordon Thomas Crabtree; sons Troy Staten and wife Jill of Alameda, Caif., and Eric Staten and Rhodes of San Francisco; two granddaughters; brothers Jay Teitelbaum of Dallas, David Teitelbaum of Fort Worth, Texas, and Charles Larmer of Atlanta; and a sister, Lauren Barrett of Atlanta. Evening services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home in Taos. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Presbyterian Church in Ranchos de Taos. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Taos.
BENITO 'BENNY' VIGIL, 55, of Santa Fe died Sunday. He attended schools in Las Vegas and Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Maria Vigil; and sisters Juanita Vigil Castillo and Donilia Vigil. He is survived by his sisters and brother Jane V. Mason, Alice Armijo and husband Greg, Joe Vigil and wife Andrea, and Jose A. Vigil and wife Sandra; and numerous other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Berardinelli Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at noon on Friday at the San Jose Catholic Church in San Jose. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
