Natalia Pockrandt, 66, forty year resident of Red River passed away on April 04, 2007. She was born and raised in Old Mesilla, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roberto and Marcianna Sánchez, brother, Rudolfo Sánchez and sister, Margaret Barela. She is survived by her husband, Ron Pockrandt, children, Ronnie Pockrandt and Jennifer Vigil (Julio), grandchildren, Cruz, Raiden and Anthony Vigil and sister, Martha Klein (Sigi). Memorial service will be held at a later date. She was a loving, loyal servant of God and she will be missed. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
William J. Beutler, 80, grandson of Taos Art Colony founder Bert G. Phillips, son of Margo and Floyd Beutler, passed away March 8, 2007, following a long illness. Mr. Beutler was born Feb. 25, 1927, in Santa Fe and raised in Taos. In the 1960s and '70s, he was the owner of the Kit Carson Drive-in Theater, Plaza Theater and Beutler Galleries. Mr. Beutler was a proud member of the Taos Volunteer Fire Department who went on to be director of the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy from 1989 to 1995. He was a 32nd-degree Mason and a member of Bent Lodge 42 in Taos. Mr. Beutler is survived by his wife Regina of Mesa, Ariz.; daughters Susan Cohen (Joel) of Fort Worth, Texas, Florence "Puddie" Slinde of Louisville, Ky. and Margaret Gins (Joshua) of Charleston, S.C.; grandsons Bart Myer, Parker and Michell Gins and Miles and Max Slinde; and nephew Michael Hart (Susan) of Los Angeles. A memorial service and cremation were held March 10 in Louisville Ky. A burial in New Mexico will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children Bum Center, 815 Market Street Galveston, TX 77550-2725.
Abner Lucero, 40, of Talpa passed away on March 31, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Lucero and Augustina Valerio and brother, Luis Lucero. He is survived by his daughters, Genevieve Montoya, Luisa Griego, Vanessa Griego and Marie Ortega, life long partner, Marlene Griego, brothers and sisters, Gabriel Casías, Carlos Casías, Clarence Valerio, Ivan Valerio, Sammy Lucero Jr., Diana Gonzales, Angela Adame, Irene Tafoya, Dolores Archuleta, Rebecca, Ernesto, Patricio and Bonifacio Lucero, numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on April 03, 2007 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was held on April 04, 2007 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Andrés Chávez, 85, of Canon passed away on March 31, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alicia Chávez, son, Andres Chávez Jr., daughter, Ida Chávez, parents, Pedro and Josefina Chávez. He is survived by his sons, Pedro Chávez (Esther), Antonio Chávez and Alonzo Chávez (Adrena) and many other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on April 03, 2007 and funeral mass was held on April 04, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Edna Mary Arellano, passed away on March 22, 2007 in Burbank California. Edna was born on March 4, 1925 in Questa, New Mexico to Rafael Lucas Cisneros and Maria Teofila Cisneros, She is survived by her son Robert Arellano from Sunland Ca, Daughters, Esther Castillo, from Lake View Terrace, CA, Theresa Blase, from WoodStock, Georgia, Lorraine Johnson, from Arroyo Hondo, NM, and Loretta Arellano from Sun Valley, Ca. She is survived by 18 Grandchildren and 34 Great Grand Children. Services and Interment were performed at Pierce Brothers Park and Mortuary in No. Hollywood CA. where her husband Jose Santiago Arellano lays at rest.
Eloisa Vigil, 82, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 31, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix Vigil, son, Michael Vigil, parents, Ambrocio and Dolores Abeyta, brothers, Elías and Antonio Abeyta, sisters, Domitilia Ortiz, Teodora Romero and Matilda Gómez. She is survived by her children, Fermín Vigil (Melly), Dolores Cardenas, Valentín Vigil (Martha), Josephine Vigil (Dennis), Louisa Glanze (Ron), sister Martha Vigil, Evelyn Vigil (Roy), Alice Martínez (Nelson) and Maggie Vigil (Armando). She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, sister, Rose Vigil, brother, Juan Abeyta and many other relatives. Rosary was recited on April 02, 2007 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was held on April 03, 2007 at San Francisco de Asís Catholic Church. Interment was held at Los Córdovas cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Myra Carp, 76, Myra Carp, the former Educational Director of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, died Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at the Physicians Regional Medical Center, Naples Florida. She was 76. She is survived by her husband Ben of 57 years, her four children, Joel (wife Suzanne), Carol (Husband Ralph Roberts), Kenny, and Douglas (wife Jacquie). Her grandchildren Rose, Zach, Marcus, Jennifer, Michael, Jordan and Tania who will miss her very much. Myra Carp lived in paradise, Marco Island, Florida, with her husband Benjamin. She surrounded her home with tropical fruit bearing plants, 15' palm trees, African violets and rare orchids which bloomed regularly. Myra was a confidant, an advisor and counselor to numerous women whom she took freely under her wing. This was something Myra did naturally and with an open heart. She was a scholar, educator and an excellent storyteller. Myra could entertain, make you laugh and educate you all at the same time. Her restless intellect, curiosity, and desire to stimulate knowledge made it difficult for her not to dominate almost any gathering. Her husband described that force of personality as “Myra's gravitational influence”. Myra Carp had a long, intense love affair with Benjamin Carp that spanned almost fiftynine years of marriage and extended over several continents. She actively raised a family of four while earning an undergraduate degree from New York State University and a Masters degree from Fordham University in Manhattan. Myra and her husband Ben were the original owners of American Artist Bed and Breakfast in Taos New Mexico, avid art collectors and world traveler adventurers. She trekked the Himalayan Mountains, walked across England, hiked the Andes Mountain, camped the length of Alaska, hitchhiked all of Central America, and did it because she wanted to. Myra was a prolific writer of memoirs, travel stories, poetry, cookbooks and a tale of Route 66 inspired by real life experiences. Her husband claimed that her middle name should be 'Google' since she divided her golden years asking 'Google' questions about word meanings, word origins, history, how to keep her African violets healthy. Myra took gobs of her timesharing adventures with her 7 grandchildren, leading a writers group on Marco Island, reading and completing New York Time's crossword puzzles with a pen. Numerous friends will remember her as a woman of enormous energy and commitment, whose personality was an influence on their lives. She was a mighty warrior for the best ethics and principles in relationships. She never gave up, she never gave in; she never backed down and she never backed up. Myra will be buried next to her parents in Mount Ararat cemetery, Farmingdale, NY on Sunday, April 1, 2007. The family will be sitting Shiva at 2017 Butterfly Maiden Trail in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 5th to April 9th. Visiting will be 6 p.m. 8 p.m. every evening and 10 a.m. 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For info email: rabbicarp@msn.com.
Gloria Casías-Ortiz, 67, passed away on March 22, 2007, she was born on December 21, 1939 to Pablo Casías and Youfe Sandoval, both of whom have preceded her in death. Gloria is survived by her brothers, Paul Casias and Billy Paul Mondragón. Her sisters, Vangie Mondragón, Tina Pacheco, and Esther Cameron. Her grand children, Patrick Tafoya, Tim (TJ) Tafoya, Justin Tafoya and Lori Ortiz. her great-grand children Orion Tafoya, Brendan Tafoya and Emma Tafoya. Her daughter Leticia Tafoya and son, Dan Ortiz.
Tyson Kevin Galusky gave his life to save that of a young boy on March 5, 2007 while in Todos Santos, Baja California. He is survived by his parents Ed and Lynn Galusky, of Questa, NM, two big brothers Preston and his wife Chikako, two daughters Claire and Hana of Riverside CA, Wyatt and his wife Kelly Ann of Clinton NY. A memorial service was held on March 12, 2007 at the Lama Foundation where his family was surrounded by a vast number of friends from Texas and New Mexico. There was singing and dancing as Tyson could belt out the songs and get everyone involved in a dance, therefore a celebration of his life was enjoyed by all.
Lily R. Kinkade, 57, of Des Montes, passed away on March 21. She is survived by her husband Richard P. Kinkade; parentsin- law, C.P. and Lucy Kinkade of Sugar Grove, Virginia; sister and brother-inlaw, Chuck and Jane Smith of Green Valley, Arizona; and her many devoted friends and colleagues at Taos Ski Valley. A native of the Bronx, she moved to Taos in 1980 after a oneweek ski vacation in Taos Ski Valley inspired her to leave her career as a legal secretary in New York City. Lily never regretted the move, for as much as she missed her Sicilian “sopresot” (sopressata) and “mutzarelle” (Mozzarella) from Arthur Avenue's Italian delis, she found something in Taos she loved even more: her husband Dick. She began her career at Taos Ski Valley, Inc. as Ernie Blake's personal secretary and worked for him until his death in 1989. She then worked as the office manager another ten years before moving into the accounting department where she advanced to corporate controller. The passing of such a central member of the Ski Valley family will be felt deeply as both a personal and a professional loss. She had many interests in addition to skiing. She was an avid reader, talented quilter, knitter, beader and an aspiring pianist. One of her finest talents was her ability to teach herself new things. She was always generous with her both knowledge gladly teaching others the new technologies and skills she had mastered and the product of her efforts, as those who own and cherish a Lily Kinkade quilt can attest. She was a devout catlover, and her Maine Coons, Filigree and Sheva, will be among those who miss her most. Lily and Dick received a great deal of emotional and daily living support over the final few months of Lily's life from friends and family far and near, and Dick conveys his heartfelt thanks to one and all. A memorial service celebrating Lily will be held at Taos Ski Valley on Saturday, April 7 at 5 pm in the Resort Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice or to The National Brain Tumor Foundation, 22 Battery Street, Suite 612, San Francisco, CA 94111-5520. www.braintumor.org
Alfonso “Frito” E. Vigil of Cerro, NM, passed away unexpectedly March 20, 2007, at his home in Cerro, NM. He was born on July 16, 1941, to Alfonso and Gertrude Vigil. He was married
to Charlotte “Annie” Willingham. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Tracy Vigil. “Frito” is survived by his wife “Annie”, three sons, Johnny Vigil, Brian Vigil, Martin Vigil all of Cerro, One daughter, Dawn (Scott) Goodson, Honolulu HI, four brothers, Ben Vigil, of Cerro, Jose (Elva) Vigil of Cerro, Ruben (Eleanor) Vigil of San Manuel, AZ, Frank Vigil of Cerro, four sisters; Gloria (Lupe) Vigil of Cerro, Ercilia (Bill) Vigil of Akeu of Colorado Springs, CO, Barbara ( Mario) Olivarez of Claypool, AZ, Gerti (Gary) Castaneda of Tucson, AZ. three grandchildren, Marissa Goodson, Miquela Goodson, Miguel Hurtado, numerous nephews. and nieces Rosary Vigils were held at 7:00 p.m Thursday, March 22, 2007, at Weylen’s Funeral Home Chapel in Questa, NM and at 7:00 PM Friday 23, 2007, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cerro Visitation was held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday, March 23, 2007, at Weylen’s Funeral Home Chapel in Questa NM. Procession followed to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cerro, NM The Funeral Mass was held Saturday, March 23, 2007, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cerro, NM with burial to follow at the Cerro cemetery. Arrangements were made with Weylen’s Funeral Home of Questa, NM www.weylens-funeral-home.com
Robert Thomas Mellinger Jr., 58, passed away on March 22, 2007. He is survived by his only daughter, Harmony D’Angelo of Big Sur, CA. He was born to parents, Robert and Doris Mellinger, spending much of his young life in Princeton, New Jersey. He graduated from Boulder, CO with a degree in Environmental Studies. While traveling the world he farmed in Big Sur, CA, was a harbor master in Maui, Hawaii, joined an artist community in Ashland, Oregon and was a fisherman in Anchorage, Alaska. He was a man full of love, creative energy, compassion and generosity. He built his home in the Tres Orejas community where he was surrounded with love and acceptance. He will be greatly missed. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Ascension “Sennie” Valerio, 58, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 23, 2007. She is preceded in death by her father, Santiago Cardenas and sister, Terry Collins. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Michael Valerio, children, Michelle Archuleta (Lucas) and Michael Valerio Jr., mother, Corina Cardenas (Tomas Garcia), sisters and brothers, Rosie Rivera (Richard), Priscilla Cardenas, Jane Anderson (Brian), Moises Cardenas, Fernando Cardenas (Carlene), Miguel Cardenas, numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited on March 26, 2007 at Rivera Chapel. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Jose Cornelio Tafoya, 82, of Peñasco passed away on March 21, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Florida Tafoya, parents, Gregorio and Cleotilde Tafoya, brothers, Jose Pablo, Jose Inez and Jose Orlando Tafoya, sisters, Maria Cordova, Juanita Leyba and Margarita Vasquez. He is survived by his children, Susana Vigil (Cipriano), Doris Tafoya (Miguel Romero), Darlene Abeyta (Epifano), William Tafoya and Cleo Tafoya (Terry Murphy). He is also survived by his brother, David Tafoya (Merly), sister, Theresa Romero (Mario), grandchildren, Louie Tafoya (Michelle), Felicita Pinon (Alex), Cipriano Vigil Jr. (Kim), Cecile Gomez (Ronnie), Miguel Romero, Jr. (Rachael), Orlando Abeyta and Aileen Abeyta, 17 great grandchildren, many nephews, nieces and good friends. Rosary was recited on March 21, 2007 at Rivera Chapel in Taos. A second rosary was held on March 22, 2007 at San Antonio Catholic Church in Penasco and funeral mass followed. Interment was held on March 23, 2007 at Santa Fe National cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Heather L. Howitt, 34, a resident of Taos for two years, died Monday, March 19, 2007. She is survived by her parents, Steve and Estelle Howitt of Crossville, TN; aunt, Karen Giannotta; and cousins, Carlo and Jill Giannotta, all of IL. Heather worked as a field biologist for several government agencies in Indiana, Florida, Hawaii, San Diego, CA, Occidental, CA, Yosimite National Park, OR, Ruidoso, NM and most recently in Taos. She loved music, dancing and people. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Gathering has taken place Saturday, March 24, 2007 in Taos, NM. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 (505) 843-6333
Jose Esequiel Sánchez passed away at his home in Albuquerque March l5, 2007. He was born in Arroyo Seco, NM 52828. He came to Albuquerque at l4 years of age and worked in Albuquerque until he was l8 years old. He joined the Army and served 22 years. He fought in the Korean and Vietnam war and retired in l972. He is survived by Lillian sanchez (spouse) and daughters Jo ann Sanchez (Taos), Grace Sanchez (Taos), Delores Tafoya (Jerry) Albuquerque, Erlinda Valerio (Andrew) Idaho, grandchildren, David Martinez (Amy) CO, Cory Tafoya (Jennifer) KY, Amanda Ledoux (Albuquerque), Don Rowell (Taos, Richard Rowell (Taos), Jennifer Valerio (Idaho), Noah Valerio (Idaho), great grandchildren Miranda Haley Ledoux, Matthew Tafoya, Marcus Ledoux, Eli Tafoya, sisters Adelia Marquez (dec), Eufie Jaramillo (dec), Prescilla Vigil (dec), brother Agapito Sanchez, sister Rufina Hill, Eloida Morris, brother Jerry Sanchez (dec), sister Lucy Tafoya (Tony), sister Gloria Saiz, brother Ernest Sanchez (dec), sister Elsie Salgado (dec), brother Eloy Sanchez (Martha). Services will be held March 2l, 2007 at the Veterans National cemetery in Santa Fe, NM with full Military Honors.
Doris H. Taylor, 77, of Taos passed away on March 15, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Taylor, and parents, Edward & Elizabeth Hagemann. She is survived by her sons, Craig L. Dunning of Boulder, CO and Jeffrey S. Dunning (Gloria) and grandson, Daniel J. Dunning of Los Alamos, sister, Ardella Schulz of Downers Grover, IL, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Samuel Bates, 83, of Angel Fire passed away on March 9, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Bates, daughters: Linda Bates Stamm (Bill) and Elaine Bates Brewster (John). Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 11 AM at St. James Episcopal Church, Taos. Interment will take place at a later date in Oklahoma. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Hamish Richards, 49, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 06, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Patricia Ann Hurst and John Allen Richards and stepfather, Arthur Allen Jones. He is survived by his sisters, Augusta Allen Jones of Ranchos de Taos and Farmington “Farmie” Dixon Richards of Spain and numerous friends. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 1 PM at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos. Hamish will be missed greatly. Peace now to you Hamish our Beloved Brother. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Honorio “Dennis” Rael, 31, of Questa, NM, passed away March 8, 2007 at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, NM. He was born on May 23, 1975 to Honorio E. and Maxine C. Rael in Colorado Springs, CO. Dennis was A Finance Director, A Mayodormo of St. Anthony’s Church, A Peregrino, and he was President of the Questa Headstart Program. Dennis is survived by his parents Honorio and Maxine; his sister Amanda; his sons, Honorio Justin, age 3, and Nathaniel Samuel, age 1; and preceded in death by his sister Jennifer all from Questa. Uncles and Aunts: Joseph Rael (Padrino- Confirmation), Clarence and Irene Rael, Don and Valerie Rael (Padrinos- Baptism), Marlaine Rael, Bernice Martinez, Angela Hale (Archuleta), Gilbert Archuleta (preceded in death), and Eva Archuleta. Grandparents: Honorio and Juanita Rael (preceded in death), Modesto (preceded in death) and Lucy Archuleta, Estevan (preceded in death) and Eva Gomez. Dennis also leaves behind numerous cousins, countless friends and coworkers… He will be missed by all. Viewings and Visitations were held at 7 PM Sunday March 11, 2007 at Weylen’s Funeral Home Chapel in Questa, NM and at 2 PM Monday March 12, 2007 at St. Anthony's Church, Questa, NM. A Rosary Vigil was held at 7:00 PM Monday March 12, 2007 at St. Anthony’s Church in Questa, NM The Funeral Mass was at 10:00 AM Tuesday March 13, 2007 at St. Anthony’s Church in Questa, NM With Burial to follow at San Pedro cemetery, Questa, NM "SIEMPRE LISTOS" Arrangements were made with Weylen's Funeral Home in Questa, NM. www.weylens-funeral-home.com
Geneva Huffman, 78, of El Prado passed away on March 05, 2007. She is survived by her children, Sharon Belcher (Ed), Debra Hill (Gregory) and Timothy Kramer (Lori). Memorial service will be held at a later date in Jackson, Michigan. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Pedro (Peter) Ortiz y Pino, born June 17, 1918, went to his reward at the age of 88 on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 after a long, loving and productive life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline; and by all of his family of his generation: sisters, Virginia Ortiz, Reynalda Dinkel; brother, Arthur Ortiz; cousins, Frank Ortiz y Davis, Josefita Gómez, Concha Ortiz y Pino de Kleven, and Mela Martin. Pete leaves behind a large family whose sorrow at his loss is tempered by their knowledge that his values and his ideals will continue to shape our own work and lives. He is survived by six children, Gerald Ortiz y Pino and wife, Donna Bruzzese, Louise Stevenson and husband, Leroy, Michael, Roberta White, Loretta and partner, Callie Williams, Paul and wife, Jana; 18 grandchildren and step-grandchildren and 10 of their spouses; 22 great-grandchildren and stepgrandchildren; brother-in-law, Edward Digneo of Santa F and his children, Vincent Digneo and Bernadette Gould; niece Judith Hasted and nephew Ronald Dinkel of Santa Fe; nephews Arturo and Nelson Ortiz and families of Caracas, Venezuela. Pete was born in Galisteo, NM in 1918 and was orphaned at an early age by the devastations of the influenza epidemic. He and his sisters were reared on the large family ranch in Galisteo by his grandfather, Juan, his aunts and his uncle, Jose Ortiz y Pino. Pete went to St. Michael's boarding school for his entire 12 years of education. He attended New Mexico A & M for two years, studying animal husbandry to improve operations of the family ranch and married
Evangeline (Vangie) Blanchard in Santa Fe in 1941. A heart condition kept Pete out of the armed services during the War, so he turned to public service in state government instead, working initially for Victor Salazar at the Bureau of Revenue where he eventually assumed the position of Deputy Director. His expertise in state taxation policy stood him good stead when the winds of political change ended his governmental service in the mid 1950's. Pete began his own bookkeeping firm and within a few years was invited to join the operations of one of his major clients, Sabre Pinon, a company at the forefront of the new uranium mining industry in the state. Sabre Pinon over time and mergers became United Nuclear Corporation and he eventually retired from that company in 1978 after serving as treasurer and comptroller of the mining and milling division. Pete and Vangie moved to Albuquerque in the mid 1970's after bringing up their family of six children in Santa Fe. He and his son, Michael, at this time began a series of businesses in Santa Fe, including MediCar Auto Services and Los Campos RV Park. In his retirement, Pete became deeply involved with volunteer work at St. Charles Borromeo Parish and at St. Joseph's Hospital. At the parish he was a lector, a Eucharistic minister, and a member of the Holy Name Society and the Parish Council. Pete also joined the Serra Club, a Catholic men's organization that raises funds to support seminarians preparing for the priesthood. With the Serrans, he and Vangie traveled to meetings in Latin America and Europe. They also went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Rome led by Archbishop Sheehan. Pete was always a strong and vocal Lobo fan, possessor of season tickets for both football and basketball. Thus it was that on February 14, 1998, he suffered a serious stroke while watching a game at the Pit. Before he had fully recovered, he lost Vangie to a sudden, devastating cancer in 2000. Pete's last years were spent at Marler Manor, a small, personalized assisted care facility. Rosary was recited on Friday, March 9, 2007, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass was celebrated on Saturday, March 10, 2007, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE. Interment has taken place at Mt. Calvary cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Pete's name to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe's Serra Club, the organization that he was so active in establishing, 4000 St. Joseph's Place NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333.
