Lucas B. Martinez
February 1, 2008
Lucas B. Martinez, 75, of Tres Piedres passed away on February 1, 2008. He owned and operated the L&R Café and Gas Station in Tres Piedras. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Albina Martinez, parents, Esiquel and Tomasita Martinez, sisters, Alice Mills, Silvia Griego, Anne Sanchez, brothers, Toby Martinez, Eli Martinez, Presilano Martinez, He is survived by her daughter, Lynda J. Martinez of Rio Rancho, son, Ross Martinez (Dolores) of Taos, daughter, Lucay Torres (Richard) of Ranchos de Taos, son, Dezy George Martinez of Tres Piedras, sister-in-law, Elizabeth Martinez. five grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 9AM at the Taos Seventh Day Adventist Church. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 10AM at the Taos Seventh Day Adventist Church. Interment will be held at 2:30PM at the Santa Fe National cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera Family Mortuaries and Crematory.
Allen "Lenny" Martinez
Died on February 10, 2008
Allen "Lenny" Martinez, 45, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 10, 2008. He is survived by his children, Ashely, Lynette and Jennifer Martinez, Marcos Salazar, grandson, Joseph Salazar and mother of his children, Laverne Martinez. He is also survived by his parents, Edward and Margaret Martinez of Denver, brother, Rudy Martinez, sisters, Bernice Angel and April Basham.
Rosary was recited on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Funeral mass was held on Thursday, February 14, 2008. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at Pilar cemetery.
Jose Abel Montoya
Died on March 28, 2008
Jose Abel "Teenie Bopper" Montoya, 83, of Questa passed away on March 28, 2008. He was born on August 26, 1924 in Truchas, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents, Casimiro & Edubigen Montoya, in laws, Christobal & Cornelia Arellano son, Allen Montoya, grandson, Jerome Miera, He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Euphrocinia Montoya, children, Abel Montoya (Teresa), Elaine Montoya, Casey Montoya, George Montoya (Diana), Barbara Vicky Rael (Evaristo), Chris Montoya (Yolanda), Lawrence Montoya (Lorraine), Frances Martinez (Russell), Cindy Miera (Gasper), Eddie Montoya and Richard Montoya (Suzanne). He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Adonisa Martinez (Adrian), Florinda Romero and Eustacio Montoya, Gilbert Montoya (Lou), Anita Lancaster (Dave) and Eluid Montoya (Bernadine), in laws, John Arellano (Rita), Aurora Rael (Gustavo) and Mary Arellano, 18 grandchildren, 11 great granddaughters, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Rosaries were recited on March 29, 2008 at Rivera Chapel and on March 30, 2008 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Questa. Funeral mass was held on March 31, 2008 at St. Antony Church. Interment was held at El Pueblito cemetery.
Syria Bernice Quitana
Died on April 26, 2008
Syria Bernice Quintana, 77, of Costilla passed away on April 26, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Epimenio & Flor Torres and brother, Lenard Torres. She is survived by her husband, Bert Quintana, children, Diana Gay Catana (David) of Mill Alley, CA, Janette Ahrem (David) of Pacifica, CA, Kimberley Gay of San Jose, CA, stepchildren, Patricia Pacheco (Antonio) of Costilla, Gary Quintana, (Carol) of Pueblo, CO, Larry Quintana (Cordie) of Santa Fe, Pauline Klarsfield (Mike) of Albany, NY, Clemente Quintana (Sofie) of Carlsbad, Bertram Quintana (Beatrice) of Costilla, Victoria Vigil (Joey) of Questa and many other relatives. She is also survived by brothers and sisters, Emil Torres (Betty), Margie Brooks, Fran Reynolds, Cass Ruef (Rich), Fernando Torres, Ted Torres (Sadie) and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on April 29, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla. Funeral mass was held on April 30, 2008 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with interment following at the Amalia cemetery.
Maria Sabina Romero
Died on April 9, 2008
Maria Sabina Romero, 72, of Los Cordovas passed away on April 09, 2008. She is preceded in death by her son, Jerry Romero, mother, Amadita Gomez and uncle, Adolfo Garcia. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Romero (Joanne) of Los Cordovas, Amy Pacheco (Edward) of Santa Fe, Benny F. Martinez of Los Cordovas, sisters, Mabel Martinez and Lorraine Gonzales. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Maegan andy Bryana Pacheco, Russell and Jerri Dawn Romero.
Rosary was recited on April 13, 2008 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was held on April 14, 2008 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church.
Lawrence Salmon
Died on April 7, 2008
Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence R. Salmon (Ret.)
Lawrence Regis Salmon of Taos, New Mexico died on April 7, 2008. A former native of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Mr. Salmon was born on March 9, 1943 and was the son of Bernard P. and Mary Louise (Gavin) Salmon. He graduated from Elizabeth-Forward High School, attended Penn State University and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965. He completed Officer's Candidate School in 1966 and served two combat tours of duty in Vietnam with the 5th Special Forces Group. During his service in Vietnam, Mr. Salmon was awarded two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. After his service in Vietnam, Mr. Salmon served with the 7th Special Forces Group in Panama and as a Foreign Area Officer in Guatemala and Honduras. In between his Latin American assignments, he graduated from the Command and General Staff College in Leavenworth, Kansas and also received a Masters Degree in Personnel Management from Webster College of St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Salmon completed his military service with the anti-terrorism unit of the 10th Special Forces Group in Germany and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1990. Mr. Salmon's non-combat military commendations and citations include the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals and two Army Commendation Medals.
Following his retirement from the Army, Mr. Salmon worked in various capacities for the U.S. State Department in the Azores, Cuba, Venezuela and Mexico. He moved to Taos, New Mexico in 2006. He is survived by his wife, Sandra J. Salmon, his children, Kathleen (Salmon) Johnson and Kevin P. Salmon, his grandchildren Llewelyn and Gavin Johnson, his sister, Patricia Henry and his brothers Bernard P. and Michael C. Salmon.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 11, 2008, a prayer service followed at Rivera Chapel in Taos.
In lieu of floral arrangements, the family requests that donations be made to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, New York 10036 (https://www.fallenheroesfund.org). This charity provides support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans.
Eufelio Sanchez
Died on February 12, 2008
Eufelio Sanchez, 88, of Taos passed away on February 12, 2008. He was founder of the Taos ARC and retired after 32 years of service as a social worker for the NM Social Services. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Cenovia Sanchez, great granddaughters, Santana Cordova & Marisol Montano, son-in-law, Isaac Gonzales, brother, Gomercindo Sanchez and sister, Mary Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Adonelia Sanchez, children, Lorraine Sanchez, Gilbert Sanchez (Lena), Erlinda Gonzales, Virginia Ibarra (John), Arturo, Eddie and Christopher Sanchez. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Joe Sanchez (Alice), Andreita DeAguero, Josephine Atencio, Crucita Valencia (Leo), Jessie Sanchez (Josie) and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on Thursday, February 14, 2008. Funeral mass was held on Friday, February 15, 2008. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment was held at Sierra Vista cemetery.
Rudy Sanchez
April 10, 2008
Rudy Arnold Sanchez, 41, of Taos passed away on April 10, 2008. Rudy was a kind and loving person who got along with everyone. He enjoyed singing, listening to music, telling jokes and going for wood with many friends. He was a handyman who was always there when you needed him and was his mother's right hand. He will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ismael and Annie O. Garcia. He is survived by his wife, Maria Dolores Robles-Sanchez, sons, Rudy and Arnold Sanchez, mother, Susie Garcia, father, Manuel Sanchez and sister, Nancy Martinez (Malcolm), half sisters and brothers, Dolores, Lilly, Emily, Manuel and Ramon Sanchez. He is also survived by nieces and nephew, Steve Martinez (Christine), Stephanie Martinez (Brian) and Sarah Martinez, aunts and uncles, Doris Montoya (Ernesto), Ellis Garcia (Trina), Bernie Romero (Nicolas), Maria Romero (Felix) and many other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on April 13, 2008 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos. Funeral mass was held on April 14, 2008 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church with interment following at the Descanso cemetery.
Marlin Thommes
Died on March 24, 2008
Marlin Thommes passed away March 24 at 9:30 pm surrounded by her family and a few close friends. A long-time Taos resident, she was well-known to many in the county not just for installing their mechanical systems and taking care of their plumbing but by her boundless guidance about how the system worked, sometimes more than they wanted to know. Marlin helped Bob Draper grow Phoenix Mechanical until she moved to Boulder Colorado in 1997 for a few years to help shepherd her partner's son through adolescence. Work and softball were her first loves. She and her partner moved back to Taos in 2003 after finishing her house in Des Montes and she finally fulfilled her dream by starting Ms. Mechanical. Scheduling made her crazy because she was constantly offering her efforts and expertise to all our plumbing emergencies. Marlin was a graduate of the U of C Berkeley, a world-class softball player, a fine skier and horsewoman, and could always find the hiding places of trout in quiet pools along the Rio Hondo and the Rio Grande. Memories and reminiscences from countless friends, relatives, and clients whose lives she touched flooded in during her illness to let her know how much she had inspired them or how often she'd made them laugh. She leaves, among the many in and around Taos who know her as Littlefish, her brother Jim Thommes and his wife Danielle of San Diego, their two adult children Michelle and Craig, her partner Carol Terry and son, Andy along with all her teammates at work and at play. Thank you Marlin for all your hard work. You will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be sent to Mtn Home Health Care Hospice , P. O. Box 2566, Taos, NM 87571
A service and feast to remember and celebrate her life was held at Marlin's home in Des Montes on March 29. 2008.
Gregoria Creselda Trujillo
Died on January 30, 2008
Gregoria Creselda Trujillo, 80, of Llano Quemado passed away on January 30, 2008. She is preceded in death by h er husband, Roy Trujillo, children, Flavio, Paul, James, Walter and Debbie Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Florinda Trujillo Alaniz (Roberto) and Bernie Trujillo (Rachel), grandsons, Isador Trujillo (Scarlett) and Ronnie Trujillo (Lori), many grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers, Beres and Adonias Romero.
Arthur "Ray" Vigil
Died on February 2, 2008
Arthur "Arturo" Ray Vigil, 40, of Penasco passed away on February 2, 2008. He worked for many years as a Chef for the New Mexico State Corrections Department and recently was developing his own logging business. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jose and Fidelia Vigil, Juan de Dios and Petra Lopez. He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Vigil of Taos, Krystal Vigil (Derek) of Penasco, granddaughter, Heaven Lujan of Penasco, parents, Ray and Mary Vigil of Penasco, brother, Jack Vigil (Brianne), Daughters' Grandmother Frances Arellano and Uncle Benito of Albuquerque and a dear cousin Juanita Duran and Great Friends Larry and Lillian Padilla and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Rosary will be recited on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 7 PM at the San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Penasco.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 10 AM at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church celebrated by Father Mark Schultz and Deacon Jerome Romero with interment to follow at La Morada cemetery.
Lorena Vigil
February 5, 2008
Lorena O. Vigil, 61 of Arroyo Hondo passed away on February 05, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents; Efren and Ursulita Ortega, parents in law, Jose Dolores and Macedonia Vigil, brothers, Frank, Jake, Manuel, Frank Jr. and sister, Cecilia Ortega. She is survived by her husband, Steve E. Vigil, children; Joseph Ortega (Joyce), Macedonia D. Vigil, Eligio Vigil (Suzanne), Ursulita Trujillo (Isiah), Estevan Vigil, 10 grandchildren and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on February 07, 2008 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Arroyo Hondo. Funeral mass was held on February 08, 2008 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church interment followed at Arroyo Hondo Community cemetery.
