ROSA ELLA ESTRADA-PADILLA, 91, of Las Vegas died Thursday.
She was a cowgirl, farmer and storekeeper. She began her nursing career at the former Las Vegas Hospital on 6th Street in Las Vegas, N.M. She worked as a nurse's assistant at the New Mexico State Hospital. She was a homemaker on the Storrie Project and worked at the Jayval Parachute Factory. She raised 11 children and additional children who were not her natural children. She was a graduate of Menaul High School. She attended New Mexico Normal, now known as New Mexico Highlands University, and New Mexico State University. She was a charter member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Las Vegas, N.M.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix Martinez and Macedonia Blea Madrid; husbands, Abelino Estrada and Guadalupe Padilla; daughter, Fedelina Gonzales-Estrada; sons, Tony Estrada and Sam Estrada; brothers, Isabel Sanchez, Severo Sanchez, Salomon Sanchez and Felix Madrid; and sister, Perfecta Jaramillo.
She is survived by a son, Gabriel Estrada and wife Ernestine; daughter, Rosabell Chacon and husband Herman; son, Mike Estrada and wife Phobe, all of Las Vegas, N.M.; son, Martin Estrada and wife Tasha of Franklin, Texas; daughter, Viola Jaramillo and husband Louis of Little Rock, Ark.; daughters, Ruth Patron and Lydia Santiago, both of Las Cruces, and Eva Hesselden and husband Mike of Albuquerque; sister, Demy Mender of Denver; and many other relatives and friends.
Prayer services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Rogers Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church with burial to follow at Trementina Cemetery.
Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., (800) 479-3511.
Dated: January 10, 2004
ROBERT MICHAEL ULIBARRI, 52, of Santa Fe died Thursday after a battle with cancer.
He was employed at St. Vincent Hospital for 29 years and served his country in the New Mexico National Guard for six years. He was a member of La Union Protectiva. He was an avid fisherman and loved traveling, softball and the Dallas Cowboys.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Ulibarri Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Ulibarri; daughter Tyra Ulibarri; mother, Margaret Ulibarri; brothers and sisters, Gilbert Ulibarri Jr. and wife Paula, Melinda Medina and husband Tomas, Cathleen Catanach and husband Pat, David Ulibarri and wife Roberta, Ricky Ulibarri and partner Diedra; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at McGee Memorial Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Cathedral with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
McGee Memorial Chapel and Morturary, 983-9151.
Dated: January 10, 2004
HENRY I. MAESTAS, 74, of Cuarteles died Wednesday.
He retired after serving as a correctional officer at the state penitentiary for 15 years and also worked at Wal-Mart. He enjoyed working with his hands and wood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Seferino and Laurana Maestas; brothers, Manuel, Joe and Lupe Maestas; sister, Sofia Martinez; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Floyd and Ida Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Maestas of Cuarteles; brother, Richard Maestas and wife Amelia of Truchas; sons, Robert Maestas and wife Tammy of Atlanta, Samuel Maestas, Larry Maestas and wife Debbie, Jeffrey Maestas, all of Santa Fe; daughters, Rita Medina of Clovis, Martha Herrera and husband Walter of Española, Patricia Maestas of Cuarteles, Rose Maestas of Española and Elizabeth Maestas of Española; 20 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. A second rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the same chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the Santa Cruz de la Cañada Church with burial to follow at La Puebla. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, (877) 747-3600.
Dated: January 9, 2004
MATTHEW SHAWN MARTINEZ, 23, of Santa Fe died Wednesday after a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Bennie V. Martinez Sr. and Willie P. Valencia; and nephew, Caden H. Martinez. He is survived by his parents, Ronald G. and Melba Martinez; fiancée, Angelina Velasquez; daughter, Chadea Martinez; brothers, Ron G. Martinez and wife Stephania, and Shannon W. Martinez; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, followed by an evening prayer at 7 at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A second visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Monday followed by a 10 a.m. funeral service at the Calvary Chapel with burial to follow at Memorial Gardens. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.
Dated: January 9, 2004
SADIE MARTINEZ, 83, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Wednesday after a long illness. She loved to sew, decorate her house, bake and garden. A lifelong Catholic, she attended the Immaculate Conception Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Teofilo and Ramona Martinez; brothers, Frank Martinez, Evaristo Martinez, and Pete Martinez; and sisters, Lucinda, Ricardita Romero, Florencia, Margarita Duran, Cora Lucero and Pomposa Duran. She is survived by her daughters; Aneda Martinez and husband Pete of Los Lunas and Florence Bisarak and husband Mike of Omaha, Neb.; sons, Carlos Lujan and Alfred Lujan, both of Las Vegas, N.M.; 16 grandchildren; companion, Toby Romero of Las Vegas, N.M.; and many relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 tonight at the Immaculate Conception Church. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the same church with burial to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery. Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., (800) 479-3511.
Dated: January 9, 2004
TONY M. MARTINEZ of Las Vegas, N.M., died suddenly on Monday. He was the owner of Tony's Auto Collision and worked several years at ProGlow Auto in Las Vegas, N.M. He loved automobiles and had a collection of classic cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anita Roybal Martinez and Damacio Martinez. He is survived by his children, Barbara Martinez Thompson and husband Marc, Tony Martinez Jr. and Amanda Martinez, all of Albuquerque; one granddaughter; companion, Veronica Sena and her children, Gary Sena and Rachel, and Jeff Sena and Robin; sisters, Frances Lucrecio of Albuquerque, Diane Martinez and Richard Esquibel, Dolores Gallegos and husband Herman, and Isabel Trujillo and husband Peter, all of Las Vegas, N.M.; brother, Andy Martinez and wife Elaine of Las Vegas, N.M.; and many other relatives. A rosary will be recited at 7 tonight at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas, N.M. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at the same church with burial to follow at Los Vigiles Cemetery. Nelson Funeral Home, (505) 425-6551.
Dated: January 9, 2004
MARY VIRGINIA RINEHART FULLER, 86, of Santa Fe died Friday.
She was a graduate of the Women's Business College in Tonkawa, Okla. She was employed by Continent Oil Co. (1937-1957) and later retired from the Bureau of Land Management in Santa Fe. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe and a registered member of the Delaware and Cherokee Tribes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth B. Fuller; brother, C.B. Rinehart; and parents, Violet and Charles B. Rinehart.
She is survived by her nephew, Charles W. Rinehart and wife Le of Cotopaxi, Colo.; and many other relatives.
Memorial contributions may be donated to the First Presbyterian Church, Santa Fe Humane Society or a charity of your choice.
A burial service will be held today in Nowata, Okla. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. 984-8600.
Dated: January 6, 2004
EMILIO GRIEGO, 80, of Embudo died Sunday after a long illness.
He was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served as post commander of the American Legion, Post 62. He was an usher and member of the Parish Council and an active member of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Dixon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anselmo and Manuelita Griego; brothers and sisters, Oralia Valdez, Theresa, Jose and Margarito Griego and Berlinda Martinez.
He is survived by many relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at 4 p.m. with rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. today at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Dixon. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the same church with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Dated: January 6, 2004
