DANIEL SISNEROS, 89, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Feb. 28.
He was born in Monte Aplanado. He was a World War II veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Meliquias Sisneros and Quoelde Martinez.
He is survived by his caregivers, Ruben and Theresa Vigil of Las Vegas, N.M., and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the chapel at Nelson Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with burial to follow with military honors at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Nelson Funeral Home, (505) 425-6551.
Dated: March 9, 2004
MATTHEW E. SISNEROS, 36, of Española died unexpectedly Sunday.
He was an electrician by trade and a member of the IBEW union. He is survived by his children, Amberly Sisneros and Matthew Sisneros Jr.; parents, Anastacio and Eufelia Sisneros; brother, Michael Sisneros and wife Veronica, all of Española; sister, Jennifer Sisneros of Albuquerque; mother of his children, Amy Vigil of Nambe; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 7:45 p.m. today followed by a rosary to be recited at 8 p.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the same church with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: March 9, 2004
WESLEY SUNDT, 82, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Wednesday at Northeastern Regional Hospital .
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sundt and Nina Lillian Burglund Sundt.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Vida Encantada Rehabilitation & Nursing, 2301 Collins Drive, Las Vegas, N.M., to be followed by cremation with burial at the Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque.
Rogers Mortuary, (505) 425-3511.
Dated: March 9, 2004
ELEANOR WRIGHT, 88, of Santa Fe died Monday after a long illness.
She was born in Spearville, Kan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Wright; and parents, George and Carolyn Umbach.
She is survived by her sons, Tracy Wright and wife Claire of Santa Fe and Eric Wright and wife Pam of Ben Lomond, Calif.; five grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. today at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust St., NE, Albuquerque. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery in Ford, Kan.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, (505) 983-4331.
Dated: March 9, 2004
EDDIE J. ABEYTA, 66, of Peñasco died Thursday.
He was born in Chamisal. He served 28 years with the U.S. Forest Service, where he worked in fire management. He began his career in Arizona, moved to California, then finally transferred to where his heart was, New Mexico, where he retired in 1986.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edilio; and sister, Elena.
He is survived by his mother, Evangelina of Albuquerque; his wife, Kate of Peñasco; brothers, Arsenio Abeyta and wife Margie of Payson, Ariz., and Epifanio Abeyta and wife Darlene of Rio Rancho; sisters, Dora Tafoya and husband Candido of Chamisal, Liz Morrow and husband Kelly of Maui, Hawaii, and Edwina Abeyta-Melton and husband Rick of Albuquerque; sons, Eddie R. and wife Geri of Española, Darroll and wife Brenda of Española, and Daniel and wife Rae Lynn of Peñasco; daughter, Darlene Haffner and husband Don of Santa Fe; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 6:30 p.m. today with a devotional service at 7 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Peñasco. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at San Pedro Cemetery in Peñasco.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: March 6, 2004
ROSELLA "ROSIE" LUJAN CASTELLANO, 59, of Santa Fe died Monday.
She was a 1963 graduate of Santa Fe High School. She worked at various offices for the state and retired in 1998 from the state Public Schools Insurance Authority. After her retirement, she worked at Public Service Company of New Mexico, College of Santa Fe and Wells Fargo Bank. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Altar Society and a volunteer for the Santa Fe Senior Citizens Center in the kitchen, bingo and sewing classes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose G. and Maria A. Lujan; and brother, Tony Lujan. She is survived by her children, Ruth Ann, Rick and Keith; two grandchildren; brothers, Rudy and Juan; sisters, Viola Smith, Priscilla Serna, Christine Garcia and Nadine Day; and many other relatives and friends.
A viewing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the same church with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery. A reception will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: March 6, 2004
MIGUEL ESPINOZA SR., 83, of Chimayó died Friday after a short illness.
He was a World War II veteran. He owned and operated Mike's Roofing and was a retired Assembly of God minister.
He was preceded in death by his wife Fransisca Edwarda; daughters, Eremita and Ruth; son, Isaac; and parents, Juan and Savina Espinoza.
He is survived by his sons, Miguel Jr. and companion Anna Ruth of Dixon, Presciliano and wife Vickie of Hernandez, Eliseo and wife Gennie of Bakersfield, Calif., Tito and wife Carol, Esequiel and wife Eunice, David and wife Anna, and Ruben and wife Donna, all of Chimayó; daughter, Esther Deyapp and husband Larry of Chama; brother, Guillermo "Willie" Espinoza and wife Celerina of Chimayó; many grandchildren, relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. today at El Buen Pastor Church in Ranchitos. A devotional service will be held at 7 tonight and Sunday at the same church. A funeral ill be held at 8 a.m. Monday at the same church with burial to follow at 10 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: March 6, 2004
