Rocio Neftaly Perez, 6 year old daughter of Luis and Guadalupe Perez of Taos passed away on Oct. 11, 2001, at Rivera Chapel. Funeral Mass was held on Friday Oct. 12, 2001, at San Francisco de Assis Church. Interment followed at Jesus Nazareno cemetery, Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Rose Ortega, 73, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001 in Taos, NM. She was born July 27, 1928 in Arroyo Seco, N.M. to the late Manuelita Gallegos Madrid and Buenaventura “Ben” Madrid, of Arroyo Seco. She was married
to the late Ernest A. Ortega of La Lama, N.M. She is survived by 6 children; Ernest L. Ortega of Arroyo Seco. Douglas Ortega of Arroyo Seco, Ruby Parkhurst of Southgate, Michigan, Brenda Ortega of San Diego, CA., Mario Madrid of Arroyo Seco and Juan Madrid of Taos, one stepson, Mark Ortega of Albuquerque, N.M., 15 grandchildren, Fernando Buenaventura Ortega, Ben Ortega, Alma Ortega, Fred Ortega, Zenon Ortega, Otera Ortega, Brenda Parkhurst, Krystal Parkhurst, Ben Parkhurst, Abran Trujillo, Jasmine Trujillo, Anthony Coryell, Heather Martinez, Roxanne Madrid, Chris Madrid, one great-grand daughter Ruby “Little R” Ortega. Rose Ortega was known for her kindness, gentleness and generosity. The Ortega family would like to thank relatives and friends for the kind expression of support extended to us at our time of loss. We would also like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Father Terry Brennan and the Guadalupanas of Holy Trinity Parish for a beautiful rosary and Mass.
José E. Rivera, 72, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 18, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Porfiria Rivera and children, Eddie Michael Rivera (Tracie Lee) of Oklahoma city, OK, Teresita Maryella Hamman of Santa Fe, Lucy Ruby López (Robert) of Carlsbad, Betty Jean Bustamante (Thomas) of Santa Fe, Irene Catherine Deobrah De La Cruz (Miguel) of Hobbs, Herman Joseph Rivera (Christine) of Hobbs, Leroy James Rivera of Taos and Manuel Rivera of Embudo. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, numerous brothers and sisters. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 7 p.m. at San Francisco de Asís Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 22, 2002, at 10 a.m. at San Francisco de Asís Church with burial to follow. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home
Samuel J. Olriksen, 58, passed away at his home in Taos, NM on May 25, 2002. he is survived by his children, Sam, Eric and Kristen Olriksen, sisters, Karen (Ed) Iago and Janice (Mike) Ferring, brother, Edward Olriksen, as well as many nieces and nephews. funeral service was held on May 30, 2002, at Rivera Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sam’s name may be made to Taos Youth Hockey Association, P.O. Box 1241, El Prado, NM 87529. full memorial may be viewed at taosnews.com. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Virginia Pérez, 76, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2002. Virginia worked for many years at the La Cocina Restaurant and most recently at the Taos Mercantile, Taos Cowboy and other shops on the Taos Plaza. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Pérez, grandson, Anthony Pérez, parents, Fidel and Teresita García and brother, Alfredo Garcia. she is survived by her children, Charlotte Fambro (Andy) of Santa Fe, Katherine Perez of Santa Fe, Anthony Pérez (Cyndee), and Patrick Pérez (Terrie) both of Taos, she is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, sisters, Lucy Fresquez (Thomas), Alice Baca (Max), Eloida Romero (Julian), María Cortez (Jose) all of Taos, Adelina Padilla of Leadville, Colo., brother, Fidel García (Eva) of Taos and sister-in-law, Josefa García of Taos. Rosary was recited on June 3, 2002. Funeral Mass was held on June 4, 2002. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at Jesus Nazareno cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Pérez, Curtis Anderson, Bobby Pérez and Joey Pérez. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home in Taos.
Dilia Graham, 64, of Lower Ranchitos passed away on July 14, 2002. She was co-owner of Graham’s Superette with her loving husband. She is preceded in death by her parents Eduardo & Soledea Mondragón and father-in-law, Don Graham. She is survived by her husband, Robert Graham, children, Roberta Sandoval (Al), Grace Graham, Don Graham (Carolee) all Santa Fe and Leonard Graham (Katie) of Taos. She is also survived by special friend who was like a daughter, Yvonne Salazar, grandchildren, Nicole, Cleo, Samantha, Lenny, Tori, Rebeka, Cristofer, mother-in-law, Soledad Graham brothers, and sisters, Tony Mondragón, Molly Archuleta, Abelardo Mondragón (Ida), Margarito Mondragón (Elvira), Chris Mondragón (Corrine), Ruby Montoya (Joe), Linda Gonzales (Johnny), Gilbert Mondragón (Arlene), Uvaldo Mondragón (Ruby), brothers-in-law, Toby Graham, Leroy Graham (Geneva), Rueben Graham (Carla), sisters-in-law, Sally Graham, Dolores Chavez (Faustin), many nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited on July 16, 2002. Funeral Mass was held on July 17, 2002. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment was held at Graham Family cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Dorothy J. Miera, 83, of Los Colonias passed away on July 21, 2002. She was a member of the Sacred Heart League and worked at The Taos Ancianos. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eliseo Miera, Jr. on May 8, 1995, stepson, Moises Miera and grandson, Jim Aguilar. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Anderson of Santa Fe and brother, William O. Adams (Dorothy) of Reno, NV. She is also survived by grandchildren, April Hunter, Melissa Anderson, Joey Aguilar (Leah), Jennifer Davis (Steve) six great-grandchildren, numerous friends, Miera family and other relatives. Rosary was recited on July 24, 2002, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, July 25, 2002, at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with interment to follow at Miera Family cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Elvira V. LaCome, 85, of Questa passed away on July 26, 2002. Ms. LaCome was a liaison for Taos County Community Action Agency for many years and was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan María LaCome, infant son, Gerald LaCome, her parents, four brothers and sister. She is survived by her sons, Marshall LaCome (Mida) of Salt Lake City, UT, Paul LaCome (Mary), Donald LaCome (Renee), Clarence LaCome all of Questa, and her daughter, Gerry Ortega (Clyde) of Las Cruces. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Rose Vigil of Salt Lake City, UT, Minnie Vigil of Chimayó, brother-in-law, Elmer LaCome of Questa, numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary was held on July 29, 2002. Funeral Mass was held on July 30, 2002. Both services were held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Questa. Interment was held at San Antonio cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
John Marshall Clark, 75, of Taos and Midland, TX passed away on July 18, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Rosamaría Clark, daughter, Susan Clark of Taos and son, Roger Clark of Midland, TX. He is also survived by grandchildren, Luis Vargas of Taos, Heather McNeely of Midland, TX, Gable Clark of Oklahoma City, OK, Josh Clark of San Marcos, TX, Amanda Schwisow of Ft. Collins, CO., great grand children, Zoey McNeely, Robert Jones, Jr., and Lacy Schwisow. The family respectfully requests donations to The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, P.O. Box 1891, Taos, NM 87571 or the Harwood Museum at 4080 NDCBU, Taos, NM 87571.
Miguel S. López, 19, of Chamisal and mostly recently of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2002. He is survived by his father, Earl Lee López Sr., and mother, Mary B. López both of Chamisal. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Earl López, Jr. (Bernadette), Candida López (Kenneth), Alisha López, Jeremy López all of Chamisal, nieces, Calista Chacón, Chelsea Herrera, nephew, Peter Martinez, Jr., grandmother, Adelina Medina of Llano Quemado, many other relatives and friends. Rosaries were recited on July 29, 2002, at Rivera Chapel and on July 30, 2002, at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Peñasco. Funeral mass was held on July 31, 2002, at San Antonio de Padua Church. Interment was held at Chamisal cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Paula Alonso-Contador, 44, of Llano Quemado passed away on July 24, 2002. She is survived by her son, Juan Iglesias.
Rosary was held on July 28, 2002. Funeral Mass was held on July 29, 2002. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asís Church.
Arrangements by Rivera-Hanon Funeral Home.
Vickie R. Larsen, 60, of Angel Fire, NM passed away on July 21, 2002. Vickie shared her love, patience and generosity and truly touched the lives of everyone she met. Her nature made her the beloved pre-school teacher that she was for 13 years, children were the light in her life that she then passed to family and life long friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Richards and brother, Ryan Richards. She is survived by her husband, Ron E. Larsen, children, Robyn Whiting (Barry) of Glendale, AZ, Tina Keil (Steve) of Knoxville, TN, Scott Larsen (Jana) of River Vale, NJ, Heidi Larsen of Dallas, TX and father, Leland Richards of Magna, UT. She is also survived by her brother, Steve Richards (Viki) of West Valley City, UT, grandchildren, Taylor, Lainie and Paige Whiting. Memorial service was held on July 24, 2002, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Taos. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memoriam to the following organizations, Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org, 800-272-3900 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Office of Donor Services, 1311 Mamoraneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605 or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, LDS Foundation, 15 East South Temple 2nd Floor East, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, 801-240-5567. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Taos, NM.
Adam Gardner, of Taos, formerly of New York and London, died suddenly on Sept. 17, 2002 aged 40. Best friend and husband of Rose, adored father of George, beloved son of Jeanne and the late Michael and adored brother of Victoria Norman and her husband, Peter. He will be greatly missed by all his friends in Taos and by his friends and family around the world. Funeral to be held on Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, at 12 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Bruce Gordon Campbell, 54, artist, musician, anthropologist, and archaeologist, died Sept. 5th, 2002, in Santa Fe after battling cancer. He was the deeply beloved father of Alea Josephine Matlock Campbell.
Bruce had enormous creativity, deep sensitivity, a wild sense of humor, and unique imagination. He deeply touched a wide and diverse circle of friends from coast to coast.
Born on May 4, 1948 in Montrey, Bruce was the son of Dr. Douglas Gordon Campbell, a noted San Francisco psychiatrist, and his wife Marian Van Tuyl, founder of the Mills School of Dance at Mills College in Oakland, CA. Bruce's childhood was spent in the company of San Francisco's intelligentsia, where he developed an abiding interest in dance, music, and literature Remarkably creative from an early age, Bruce's childhood drawings were featured in Rhoda Kellogg's ground breaking book on childrens' art. As a youth, he studied with Florence Hawley Ellis, the famed Southwest ethnographer and archaeologist.
He studied extensively the history and culture of Native Americans and ancient Europeans. His knowledge and insights into the connections between ancient cultures was profound.
Bruce spent many years living and working at Sacred Mountain trading post north of Flagstaff, Arizona. He became an adept stonemason and expert dry-land gardener. He also developed a unique style of mosaic stone inlay jewelry that was based on patterns found in Aztec and Mayan architecture and Navajo weavings. Bruce called it stone weaving. Collectors across the U.S. valued his jewelry.
Bruce was an accomplished musician. He played the banjo/ piano, harp, guitar, water drum and instruments of his own creation. He was particularly drawn to the simple purity of old timely American songs and Yaqui music.
Bruce made frequent trips across Nevada's Great Basin. He loved the open sky and solitude. He was fascinated by the myriad of microcosms at natural hot and cold springs. These fresh-water springs were the subject of his watercolors, exhibited at various galleries in Taos and Santa Fe. He advocated for the protection of Mono Lake, Pyramid Lake and the Black Rock Desert; he considered the annual Burning Man festival a detrimental travesty to the BRD. He made his home in Talpa, near Taos, where he relished irrigating his alfalfa field and gardens with his daughter toddling beside him.
Of all his diverse and passionate interests, nothing approached his devotion to his daughter, Alea. From him, she has inherited a love of history, storytelling, gardening, music and art.
Bruce was generous, loyal, eccentric and nonconformist. He will be greatly missed by beloved
daughter, Alea, her mother, Staci Matlock, his brother, Bob Campbell, and sister, Gail Campbell; and a large, devoted circle of friends.
At his request, Bruce's ashes will be left at places he loved across the West and at the Pacific Ocean.
A musical memorial is planned at his home in Talpa on Nov. 1. Donations in his memory can be made to the non-profit Mono Lake Preservation Committee, P.O. Box 29, Lee Vining, CA, 93541, www.monolake.org or High Country News Research Fund, P.O. Box 1090, Paonia, CO 81428. www.hcn.org
Severo “Seber” Griego, 41, of Talpa passed away Sept. 19, 2002. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernesto Griego and by his nephew, Antonio Romero, He is survived by his mother, Eva Griego of Talpa and his brothers and sisters, Connie Griego, Simón Griego (Rose), Marlene Griego, Carlos Griego all of Talpa, and Gina Torres (husband, Lawrence) of Los Córdovas and their family. He is also survived by his nephew and nieces, Vanessa Griego, Daniel Suazo, Christina Griego, Rio Griego, Marcos Suazo, Jeremy Griego, Anthony Cruz, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Rosaries were recited on Sept. 21, 2002, and Sept. 22, 2002. Funeral Mass was held on Sept. 23, 2002. All services were help at Nuestra Señora de San Juan de Los Lagos Catholic Church in Talpa. Interment was held at the Talpa cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
