Rose Marie Mondragon
October 6, 2005
Rose Marie Mondragon, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on October 6, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Flor Mondragon, son and daughter-in-law, Ruben and Edna Miera, sister, Eligia Garcia, granddaughter Ruby Miera and grandson, Eric Tollardo. She is survived by her son, Michael Mondragon, grandchildren, Edward Miera, Anthony Miera, Dolores Miera, Florence Miera, Dennis Blake and many other friends and relatives.
Rosary was recited on Monday, October 10, 2005 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos. Funeral mass was held on Monday, October 10, 2005 at San Francisco de Asis Church. Interment was held at San Francisco de Asis cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Maclovia Agnes Rippetoe
October 7, 2005
Maclovia Agnes Rippetoe, 86, of Taos passed away on October 07, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sabino & Ambrosia Casaus. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Fred C. Rippetoe, Sr., children, Louis Trujillo (Viola) of San Diego, CA, Dorothy Ortega (Ernest) of Colbert, WA, Carol Rippetoe of Talpa and Freddie Rippetoe Jr. of Taos. She is also survived by three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and brother, Desiderio Casaus of Denver, CO.
Rosary was recited on October 12, 2005 at 7 PM at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos. Funeral mass was held w on October 13, 2005 at San Francisco de Asis Church. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Javier A. Trujillo
October 9, 2005
Javier "Javi" Trujillo, 26, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on October 09, 2005. He was a 1997 graduate of Questa High School where he excelled in athletics. His hobbies included playing on the Taos Town Basketball League, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Peregrinos. He is especially remembered for his love of children and his respect for his elders. Javi was known for bringing laughter to his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Elisa E. Enriquez. He is survived by his parents, Victor & Arlene Trujillo, brothers and sister, Capt. Victor Trujillo II, U.S. Army, Raymundo J. Trujillo and Joanna Trujillo all of Questa. He is also survived by grandparents, Antonio H. Enriquez of Mesilla, Norberto & Delia Trujillo of Las Cruces, aunts and uncles, Casilda Provencio, Mariano Trujillo (Charlene), Mary Jane Ortega (Enrique), Nancy Archuleta (Danny), Richard Enriquez (Linda), many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Rosaries was recited October 13, 2005 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Questa and on October 14, 2005 at Baca's Funeral Home in Las Cruces. Funeral mass was held on October 15, 2005 at San Albino Catholic Church in Mesilla with interment to follow at Hillcrest cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Harold Loyd
October 11, 2005
Harold Lynn Loyd died peacefully on October 11, 2005 after suffering a massive stroke. He is survived by his wife Susanne Thomson Loyd, sister Peggy Fuston, five children Robin Loyd Schwalb, Thomas E. Loyd, Phillip C. Loyd, Alexandra Loyd Knight & Ian T. Loyd, grandchild Matthew Kellogg, and an extensive group of close and cherished friends. Harold was born in DeKalb, Texas in 1932 and graduated Phi Kappa Phi with a Masters Degree in Engineering from Texas A&M University. He was Senior Vice President and partner of Turner, Collie & Braden in Houston, Texas until 1991 and received multiple honors for his work and chaired multiple committees for ASCE, ACEC, EJCDC & CECT including the Houston Chamber of Commerce from 1978 to 1989. He and Susanne moved to Taos, New Mexico in 1997 where he was a parishioner of St. James Episcopal Church. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle husband, father and friend who loved learning, reading and traveling. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, October 14th, 2005 at the San Francisco de Asis Church in Ranchos de Taos, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter in Taos at www.strayhearts.org, 505-758-2981 or St. James Episcopal Church, 5794 NDCBU, Taos, NM 87571, 505-758-2790.
Marie B. Blanco
October 14, 2005
Marie B. Blanco, 37, of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos passed away on Oct. 14, 2005 as the result of an auto accident. She graduated from Pima College in Tucson. Marie was the office manager and head Dental Asst. for Dr. Gabriel Roybal's Dental Office in Santa Fe. As a travel lover, she had opportunity to meet and touch people's lives. She is survived by her sons, Devin Lente and Nathan Martinez, mother Ernestine Blanco, brother Jose D. Blanco of Tijeras Canyon and sister, Charlotte "Chuckie" Valdez (Jonathan Cowan) of Kentucky. She is also survived by her grandmother Carla Trujillo of Albuquerque and her uncles Ronnie Trujillo, Rick Trujillo (Linda), Allen Trujillo (Cass), Charlie Trujillo (Cynthia) as well as numerous nephews, nieces other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held on Oct. 17, 2005 at the Taos Spanish Baptist Church with burial to follow at the Pacheco cemetery.
Efrin Gonzales
October 18, 2005
Efren Gonzales, 82, of Arroyo Seco passed away on October 18, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Adelida Gonzales, his brother, Benito Gonzales, his sister, Mary Martinez and his granddaughter, Sarah Michelle Gonzales. He is survived by his wife, Adela Gonzales, children, Rayes Gonzales and Jimmy Gonzales (Berlinda), grandchildren, Dominic Silva, Anna Marie, Jeannie Garcia, Angelo, Adrian Gonzales and Juan Steven Romero, his sister, Josephine Barth (William) of Albuquerque.
Rosary was recited on Sunday, October 23, 2005 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Funeral mass was held on Monday, October 24, 2005 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment was held at Arroyo Seco cemetery.
Peggy Hearne
October 21, 2005
Peggy Hearne, 48, of Taos and formerly of Winnsboro, SC passed away on October 21, 2005. She is preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Brice Stidham. She is survived by her father, Carl Hearne of Dallas, TX, her brothers, Michael Hearne of Taos, Robert Stidham of Columbia, SC, William Stidham (Debby) of Winnsboro, SC and her nephews and nieces, Travis Hearne, Sarah Hearne and Jessica Stidham.
Service was held on October 27, 2005 at the Rivera Chapel.
Zella Duncan
October 25, 2005
Zella M. Duncan, 70, of Eagle Nest and of Westlake, LA passed away on October 25, 2005. She was the long time owner of Zella's Kitchen Shoppe in Eagle Nest, New Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Thomas F. Duncan, sons, Thomas F. Duncan III (Joanna) of Louisiana, Steve Duncan (Tammie) of Nebraska, Mark Duncan (Teri) of Louisiana, Dan Duncan (Robyn) of Georgia, twelve grandchildren, brothers, Frederick H. Stephens (Ann) and Dr. Edward Stephens (Kay) of Louisiana.
Memorial service was held on October 27, 2005 at Eagle Nest Community Center. Funeral services were held in Lake Charles, LA.
Abel Medina
, - October 29, 2005
Abel F. Medina, 75, of Talpa passed away on October 29, 2005. He worked as a logger at the sawmill in Pot Creek, maintenance with Harper Ford Motor Co. and with the Forest Service. He is preceded in death by his sisters and brother, Sobeida Romero, Mary Medina, Basilia Medina and Raymundo Medina. He is survived by his children, Flavio Nick Medina of Taos, Thomas R. Medina (Bernadette) of Raton, Paul G. Medina (Antonia) of Talpa, Anabelle Silox (Thomas) and Don Medina all of Albuquerque, 14 grandchildren and 8 grandchildren.
Rosary was recited on Tuesday, November 01, 2005 at San Juan de Los Lagos Talpa Capilla. Funeral mass was held on Wednesday, November 02, 2005 at San Juan de Los Lagos. Interment was held at Talpa cemetery.
R.C. Gorman
, - November 3, 2005
Internationally acclaimed artist R.C. Gorman died peacefully November 03, 2005 at 12:20 p.m. He was 74 years-old. Gorman was hospitalized for close to seven weeks undergoing treatment for a bacterial blood infection highly resistant to antibiotic treatment. The infection resulted in multiple complications including pneumonia, kidney failure and coma from which he never recovered. He was first hospitalized at the Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, and then transported to intensive care at UNM Hospital on September 24th.
Gorman was known for his distinctive artistic expression of Navajo women through lithographs, original paintings, bronze sculptures and ceramics. He possessed a gregarious nature and was generous with his affection for family and friends.
Although known as "R.C." or simply "Gorman" to the public, his parents Adelle Katherine Brown and Carl Nelson Gorman named him Rudolph Carl Gorman. He was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother, Zonnie Maria Brown at Black Mountain, Arizona.
His brother and sisters agree that "R.C.'s spirit was unique. Zonnie Gorman, his youngest sister said, "He never lost touch with his Navajo soul. He never lost touch with his roots and that kept him very humble. His soul emanates in his work, whether it was a beautiful scene with mountains and canyons, women or whether it was a simple sketch. Although R.C. the man is no longer with us, his spirit will never die. R.C. is truly a role model for young Native Americans, who want to pursue art and even those who want to pursue business or any kind of dream. He showed that nothing is impossible for Native people and that we can do it on our own terms and say it in our own way. Many people remember our father, Carl Gorman mostly for being one of the original first 29 Navajo Code Talkers but he was also one of the early Indian artists to break away from what was called "Indian Art." In his own way, he opened a lot of doors for his son, R.C. In turn, R.C. has flung those doors wide open for current and future creative endeavors for Native people."
Gorman was the oldest of five siblings who survive him they are: Don Mitchell from Chinle, Arizona; Donna Scott, from Chinle, Arizona; Shirley Beecher from Black Mountain, Arizona; Carla Anderson from Kaibeto, Arizona and Zonnie Gorman from Gallup, New Mexico.
Rosary was recited on Sunday, November 06, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral service was held on Monday, November 07, 2005 at the Sagebrush Inn Convention Center, 1508 South Santa Fe Road, in Taos, NM. Interment was near his home at Las Colonias, NM. A reception followed the interment.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the R.C. Gorman (Scholarship) Foundation are welcome. Send inquiries or donations to R.C. Gorman Scholarship Fund, PO Box 127, Tsaile, AZ 86556.
Robert Bodenhamer
, - November 10, 2005
Bob Bodenhamer – Last week, November 10, 2005, we lost a man who was very dear to us, Bob. His son, Mark and his daughter, Kate, lost their dad and Kirsten, Morgane, William and Todd lost their boss and their friend. Bob came to visit from Santa Rosa, California. When he came to Taos he stayed at the Laughing Horse Inn. He fell in love with both, bought the Inn and stayed. He kept the Laughing Horse as a serene retreat and sanctuary for all who stayed there – a testament to his life. He was a very proud new grampa and a man of quiet dignity and honour. He never refused to help anyone in need – if he could help he did. He strongly believed in doing the right thing. He was a kind man of deep and generous spirit and in his quiet way has left us with the gift of his love and friendship. We all wish you a joyous and glorious journey home, Bob. We love you and miss you deeply. Till we meet again. Memorial service was held on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at Orlando's Restaurant.
Ernesto Vargas
, - November 13, 2005
Ernesto "Ernie" Vargas, 73, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on November 13, 2005. He was a cowboy and rancher. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan B. & Esther Vargas, brothers and sisters, Fabiola Olivas, Juanita Martinez, Johnny Vargas and Isabel Vargas. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Connie Vargas, daughters, Patricia Bachtel (Michael) of Taos and Elaine Montano (Johnny) of Arroyo Seco. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer Bachtel, Amy Bachtel, John Montano (Leilani), Jeremy Montano, Jason Montano, great grandchildren, Johnny Montano III, Dominic Montano, brothers and sisters, Felix Vargas (Eduvigen), Amy Crites (Larry), Robert Vargas and Henry Vargas.
Rosary was recited on Tuesday, November 15, 2005. Funeral mass was held on Wednesday, November 16, 2005. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Isabel Martinez
November 16, 2005
Isabel Ustacia Martinez, 88, of Taos passed away on November 16, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bonifacio L. Pacheco, children, Sammy Pacheco, Ramona Pacheco and Susie Tighe. She is survived by her children, Viola L. Romo, Rudy Pacheco (Rosie), Manuel Pacheco, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Rosary was recited on Sunday, November 20, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Monday, November 21, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at Las Cruces cemetery.
