Isabel P. Salas, 78, passed away on May 7, 2003. She was born on July 10, 1926 in Clyde, NM. Mrs. Salas is preceded in death by her husband, Trinidad Salas Sr., her son, Ernest Salas; brother, Salvador Peralta and sister Crucita Chavez. She is survived by her sons, Richard Salas and wife Deborah, Albert Salas, Ernest Steven Salas and wife Betty, Trinidad Salas Jr. and wife Viola and Edward Salas and wife, Patty; daughter-in-law, Pamela Garcia; sister Josefita Perez; grandchildren Adrian, Adam, Jacklyn, Jerilyn, Albert Matthew, Monique, Ray, Ashley, Andrea, Alexandrea and Crystal and great-grandchildren, Alexis, Mateo and Genesis. Mrs. Salas will be deeply missed by her loving family. Visitations will be held on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited following at 7:00 p.m. in the Eighth Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of:
Garcia Mortuary
717 Stover Ave. S.W.
243-5222
Sefora Baca Sanchez of San Marcial, NM, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband, Ernest J. Sanchez of Albuquerque; daughters, Oma Sandoval of Placitas, Catherine Thornton of Texas and Carla Remington of Albuquerque; ten grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Priscilla Ortiz of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jason. Services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Clyde Stanfield officiating. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Friday, May 9, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400
Jewell F. Sutton, 77, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Wednesday May 7, 2003. She is survived by her loving family; three sons, Larry W. Sutton and his wife, Shirlee of Eustis, FL, Lonnie P. Sutton and his wife, Lydia of Los Lunas, NM, and Donald R. Sutton and his wife, Lisa of Flagstaff, AZ; her grandchildren, Chad P. Sutton of Moriarty, Lara Guttentag and her husband, Mike of Lake Mary, FL, Cody W. Sutton and his wife, Melody of Los Lunas, NM, Lanee Sutton of Chicago, IL, Loren P. Sutton of Tallahassee, FL, and Mark R. Sutton of Flagstaff, AZ; her great-grandchildren, Drew Sutton, Macey Sutton, Ashley Sutton, and Jesse Sutton; and her nieces, Cleo Burson of Belen, NM, and Loetta McComb of Aztec, NM. Visitation for Mrs. Sutton was held on Thursday evening. Funeral Services will be held on Friday May 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jay Armstrong officiating. Graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, NM. Pallbearers will be Floyd Burson, Floyd Foreman, Tyler Foreman, Wesley Burson, Rick Foreman, and Frank Gallegos. Honorary Pallbearers will be all of her grandchildren. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home in Belen.
Phyllis A. Taylor, 77, passed away on May 6, 2003. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Vince D. Taylor. They both retired from service of over 30 years with AT&T when they moved from Albuquerque to their residence, of now over 23 years, in La Cueva, NM, in the Jemez Mountains. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Walzer, Sandra Smith, Linda Coover, Trin Cody, Lucy Taylor; son, Randy Taylor; and numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and host of relatives and friends. Phyllis was a very precious soul who was loved by all and will be deeply missed. There will be a reception on Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2003 at the home in La Cueva. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq. 505-343-8008.
Esteban Torres died Friday, May 2, 2003 in Albuquerque at the age of 50. Mr. Torres is survived by his wife, Clementina Torres; sons, Angel, Alfredo and Esteban Torres; daughters, Veronica Mascarenas and husband, Carl, and Valeria Reyna and husband, Armando; brother, Raul Torres; sisters, Rosa Elia Torres-Cordova and Guadalupe Torres; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held in Roswell on Friday, May 9, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at the Spanish 7th Day Adventist Church. Funeral will take place in Casasgrandes, Mexico on Saturday, May 10, 2003. For additional information please call 317-6897. Arrangements by:
Salazar & Sons Mortuary
400 Third Street SW
247-4124
David Larry Trujillo born on November 29, 1944 and died on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 in Albuquerque. David is survived by his father, Antonio S. Trujillo; sisters, Zelma Kolch of Denver, CO and Mrs. Gloria Black of Peoria, AZ; several nieces, nephews, siblings and numerous friends. David was a Vietnam Veteran and the grandson of Elfego Baca, noted New Mexico Lawman. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lydia Trujillo, nee Avila. Rosary will be held Friday, May 9, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The Memorial Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Arrangements have been provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc. 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque 256-9400.
Ivan W. Vermillion, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Monday, May 5, 2003. He is survived by grandsons, Roy Vermillion of Port Angeles, WA and Jack Vermillion and wife, Nancy, of Albuquerque; great-grandsons, Brandon and Jordan Vermillion; daughter-in-law, Ruth Vermillion and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arvesta Vermillion September 4, 1999; son, James Ivan Vermillion in 1989; brother, Dale Vermillion and sister, Hazel Wilson. He was born October 1, 1910 to Frank and Lola Vermillion in Toledo, Illinois and Married Arvesta Keller on December 27, 1930. He was a farmer in Illinois and moved to Albuquerque in 1947. He was a superintendent at Mossman and Gladden. He retired from the City of Albuquerque Building Department as Chief Building Inspector. He was always willing to help his friends and neighbors. He was a member of Sandia Baptist Church. Services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2003, 2:00 pm, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE with Dr. Robert J. Butler officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Family will receive friends Friday, May 9, 2003, 7:00 pm to 8:00 p.m., French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 2666, 87125-6666.
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Donald L. Willard, 61, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on May 5, 2003 after a long illness. Donald is survived by his precious wife, Jean; his beloved son, Alan, both of Rio Rancho; his three brothers and one sister all of CA. Donald was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all of his special friends and family. There are no plans for services at this time. Respects may be paid at the family's home in Rio Rancho. Arrangements are under the care of:
Sunrise Funeral Options
2400 Southern Blvd.
Rio Rancho, NM (505) 891-9192
Imogene Williams, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1942, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2003. She is survived by her sons, Jim Williams and John Williams and wife, Jan; sister, Maxine McCord; and nieces, Donna Culver and Cynthia Consentino. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Williams; and sister, Thelma Streicher. She was born in Shamrock, TX on February 26, 1922 and was a Charter Member of Valley Christian Church. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school and being a servant of the church and family. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Valley Christian Church, 2850 Gun Club Rd. SW, with Pastor David Morgan officiating.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
ISIFREDO 'FRED' GALLEGOS, 91, of Santa Fe, died Wednesday from complications of pneumonia. He was born on Dec. 22, 1911. He was employed by the state Highway Department for 35 years and was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Cleo Valdez Gallegos, who died in 1987. He is survived by his daughters, Gerlinda Gallegos Somerville and Grace Gallegos; and grandchildren, DeAnza Marie Somerville and Kent Alden Somerville. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at McGee Memorial Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Rosario Cemetery. McGee Memorial Chapel.
FILOMENA JARAMILLO, 93, of Albuquerque, and originally of La Madera, died Wednesday. She was born to Juan Lorenzo and Reyecita Montoya in La Madera on Nov. 27, 1909. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melaquias Jaramillo and grandson, Marty Lane. She is survived by her daughters, Jennie Hodgson and husband James, and Joann Huot both of Albuquerque; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eufelia Martinez and Ruth Clokey; and one brother, Roberto Montoya and wife Eppie; and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today in the Oratorio of the Morada in El Llanito with public visitation beginning at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Morada in El Llanito with burial to follow in the El Llanito cemetery. Salazar Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary.
JOSE I. NARANJO, 92, of Espaņola, died Wednesday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melisendro and Raquel Naranjo; daughter, Amadita Naranjo; sisters, Adelita and Josie Naranjo. He was a member of the carpenters' union, La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Caņada and the Sagrada Familia. At age 16, he farmed then served in the Civilian Conservation Corps to support his mother and five sisters after the death of his father. His work as a union carpenter encompassed everything from pulling up the rails for the Chili Line to building missile silos for national defense, from repairing the USS Pennsylvania after the attack on Pearl Harbor to helping build the Santa Fe Opera. He is survived, loved and cherished by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Naranjo; children, Gilbert Naranjo and wife Lydia all of Espaņola, Yolanda Harrell and husband David of Santa Fe, and Lou Anna Hauck and husband Kevin of Espaņola; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Acencion Serna of El Guache, Margaret Bustos of California and Lucy Figueroa of California; and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Caņada. Burial will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley.
ADOLFO ROMERO, 72, of Las Tusas, died Wednesday at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Las Tusas on March 6, 1931, to the late Jose D. Romero and Dolores Padilla Romero. He was married at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sapello in January 1952 to Alice Torres. He retired in 1991 from the Whittenburg Ranch where he was employed as a farmer and rancher. A lifelong Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sapello. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose D. and Dolores Romero; son, Jose M. Romero; sister, Frances Romero-Montoya; mother and father-in-law, Epifano and Lucianita Torres; sister-in-law, Mary Louise Romero; brothers-in-law, Brigido Archibeque, Valentin Sandoval, and Albert Otero. He is survived by his wife, Alice (Torres) Romero of the family home in Las Tusas; son, Orlando A. Romero and wife Enedean of Las Tusas; daughters, Gloria Romero of Las Vegas, N.M., and Mary Christine Mueller and husband Charlie of Hereford, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers and sisters, Benny Romero and wife Marcella of Albuquerque, Mary Otero, and Leroy Romero and wife Yolanda all of Albuquerque, Delfinio Romero, Alice Salazar and husband Pete, and Josie Espinoza and husband Manuel all of Santa Fe, JoAnn Romero and Joe Romero both of Las Vegas; stepmother, Dolores Lola Romero of Las Tusas; and many other relatives and friends. Rosary services will be at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas, N.M. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sapello. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Sapello. He will lie in state at the Rogers Chapel all day today until time of rosary, where family and friends may call. Rogers Mortuary.
ELIAS 'STEVE' ROSALES, died Wednesday after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 20, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas, to Rudy and Connie Rosales. He attended St. Francis Elementary, graduated from St. Michaels's High School in 1965 and attended The College of Santa Fe. In 1966, he enlisted in the Navy and served his country as a seaman. He and Juanita met in Santa Fe and were married on Aug. 14, 1971. In 1972, they were blessed with a daughter, Shannon Marie, and in 1976 they were blessed again with Shawn Margaret. He was a Santa Fe police officer for eight years and worked for the state Printing Bureau, where he retired after 25 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Rosales; and his brother-in-law, Jose Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Juanita; his daughters, Shannon Garcia and husband Larry, and Shawn Rosales; his three granddaughters; his father, Rudy Rosales; brother, Rey Rosales of Albuquerque; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Santa Maria de La Paz Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
MARY C. SCHULLER, 72, died Wednesday. She was born on Sept. 20, 1930, to Harry E. and Edith Dagley in Elmhurst, Ill. She was a clever writer of newspaper stories that were published in Tulsa, Okla., and Washita, Okla., where she lived for many years. She then moved to Albuquerque, where she lived for 25 years before becoming a resident of the Las Vegas Medical Center-Long-Term Care Facility. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis William Schuller, who died in October 1990. She is survived by her son, Francis (Bill) Schuller of Albuquerque; sister, Patricia Wagner of Albuquerque; brother, Harry Jack Dagley of Wisconsin; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today at the Las Vegas Medical Center Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at McGee Memorial Chapel with burial following at Santa Fe National Cemetery. McGee Memorial Chapel.
ANGELA ESTRADA MARTINEZ, 81 years old, formerly of Lordsburg, NM, died on May 10, 1999 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cassie Martinez; and her grandson, Adrian Abeyta. She is survived by a sister, Beatrice Fierro; four brothers, Javier, Armando, Juan and Raymond Estrada. She is survived by a son, Stephen Charles Martinez and his wife, Katherine; a daughter, Yvonne Abeyta and her husband, Alex Abeyta Jr.; her grandchildren, Stephen Martinez Jr., Kacey Martinez, Lisa Abeyta Sanchez, Lucinda Crowley, Alex Abeyta III, Stephanie Lovato; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE, on Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM.
Charles L. Andrews Jr., 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died Tuesday, may 11, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Willene of the family home; sons, Mike Andrews and wife, Stanlie of Albuquerque, and Andy Andrews and wife, Sandi of Mission Viejo, CA; daughter, Connie Collis and husband, David of San Ysidro, NM; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Ollie Griffith and husband, Jack of Las Cruces; and brother, Ed Andrews and wife, Alene of Las Cruces. Services will be held Thursday, 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Chaplain Paul Gleason officiating. Interment will take place at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Andrews, Larry Hicks, Michael Andrews and Robert Andrews. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Toni Annette Apodaca, 38, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 8, 1999. Toni was the beloved wife of 17 years to Steve Apodaca. She is also survived by her mother and step-father, Mary Lou Silva and husband, Chelo; father and step-mother, Manuel Baldonado and wife, Lou-Dell; sisters, Aciana Silva and fiance, Steve Trujillo and Adelaida Baldonado; brothers, Daniel Baldonado and wife, Diana, Manuel E. Baldonado Jr. and wife, Virginia, Patrick Baldonado and wife, Irene, Adam J. Baldonado and wife, Lenore of Las Vegas, NV, and Jared Baldonado; grandparents, Arturo and Maggie Ortiz and Antonia Baldonado; aunt, Bernice Sanchez and husband, Fred; uncles, Arthur J. Ortiz and wife, Sylvia, Frank Ortiz and wife, Diane and Leonard Ortiz and wife, Luz; father and mother-in-law, Manuel and Margie Apodaca; brothers-in-law, Manuel Apodaca and wife, Mary Lou and Dennis Garley and wife, Evelyn; many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Toni was a member of the Catholic Church. Toni enjoyed riding a Harley Davidson and on many occasions was involved with the local charity runs. She was employed at the Dept. of Labor for the last six months and enjoyed her job. Toni touched many hearts. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Augustine Ortiz, reciting. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church with final visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Patrick Baldonado, Adam Baldonado, Daniel Baldonado, Manuel Baldonado, Jarrod Baldonado and Manuel Apodaca. Honorary will be Brian Garley, Arthur J. Ortiz, Frank Ortiz and Dennis Garley. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
Aurelio "Abie" Baca, 47, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, May 7, 1999. He was born on January 18, 1952 to Lalo and Gabrelita Baca. He is survived by his daughter, Bernadette Baca and fiance, Eloy Torrez; grandfather, Joe Romero; brother, Andy Baca; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Baca; sister, Angelina Montoya; former wife, Joanne Lucero; niece, Tina Bezdek; nephew, Andy Baca of Seattle, WA; nephew, Sal Baca; niece, Alicia Montoya of Denver, CO; nephew, Robert Montoya of Grand Junction, CO, niece, Valerie Montoya; niece, Vanessa Montoya; nephew, Andrew Baca; niece, Jasmine Baca; special family friends, Max Baca, Chris and Elieja Cooksey, Georgina Cooksey, The Minitrez Family, and Robert Aragon; and numerous other friends and family. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 14, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at the Immaculate Conception Church, Downtown. Arrangements provided by Garcia Mortuary.
Julio Baca, a resident of Bosque, passed away on May 8, 1999. Julio was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Julio served his country proudly in the United States Army during WWII. He worked as the head mechanic at Baca Auto Sales for 42 years. Julio was preceded in death by his parents, Casimiro and Maria Baca; two brothers, Rudy and Jose; one sister, Christina Gomez; and one brother-in-law, Mike Vallejos. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary of 42 years of the family home in Bosque, NM; his children, Alan and his wife, Rose Mary Baca of Tome, Elaine Aragon and her husband, Art of Bosque, Wayne Baca and his wife, Dora of Belen; grandchildren, Bernadette, Sarah, Joshua, Justine, Erminia Marie, J. Alan and Jared; brothers and sisters, Nestor Baca, Domi Lovato, Alice Castillo and her husband, Benny, Mela Rodriguez and her husband, Mike, Cristella Salas and her husband, Roger, George Baca and his wife, Eva, Carmen Cordova, Virginia Jaramillo and her husband, Andres, Albert Baca, Rosella Serafin and her husband, Rueben, Daniel Baca and his wife, Yvonne, Lorraine Weaver and her husband, Duane, all of Barstow, CA, Rosalena Vallejos of Victorville, CA, Patricio Baca of Pueblitos and Steve Baca and his wife, Nila, Wilfred Baca and his wife, Linda, all of Denver, CO. Julio is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews, as well as his very special friends, George and Frances Chavez. All are welcome to attend the visitation which will be held on Tuesday, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Bosque Catholic Cemetery in Bosque, NM. Pallbearers will be his loving children. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Baca, Alex Silva, Paul Gomez, and Bonnie Chavez. The family asks for all to remember him fondly in their prayers. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
Mrs. Felicita Baca, 98, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family on May 10, 1999. Mrs. Baca was the beloved mother of three daughters, Mary Escobedo of Phoenix, AZ and Stella Barela of Phoenix, AZ and Felicita Lucero; 33 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; 91 great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; the spouses of the many grand and great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Baca was a member of the Aposento Alto Church and occasionally of Victory Outreach Church. She was a member of the Community of Barelas since 1935 and enjoyed her friends and activities at the Barelas Community Center. She loved her family dearly, being with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren. She loved the children and youth in the neighborhood and they knew her as Gran-ma. Mrs. Baca was preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Baca; her sons, Emilio Baca Jr., and Don Baca; a daughter, Alice Sanchez; grandson, David Lucero; a sister, Stella Baca; and a granddaughter, Mary Jean Escobedo. A prayer service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with visitation after 6:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Victory Outreach Church, 933 Sunset Rd. S.W., with visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Pastor Ruben Guajardo Sr., Pastor Dan Sanchez and Pastor Danny Sanchez officiating the services. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be, Max Sanchez, George Lucero, Frank Barela, Simon Escobedo Jr., Robert Escobedo and Eddie Baca. Honorary will be Don Baca Jr., and Jimmy Baca. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
