LUNA D. KILEY, 83, of Santa Fe died Monday.
She was one of nine daughters born to Frank C. and Ella V. Hamilton in Mars Hill, Maine.
She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas L. Kiley.
She is survived by her husband, Brig. Gen. Leo A. Kiley, U.S. Air Force, retired; children, Michael John Kiley and wife Jennifer of Henderson, Nev. and Karen K. Hardy and husband Kenneth of Santa Fe; and four grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. today with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at McGee Memorial Chapel.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Cathedral with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary, 983-9151.
Dated: April 6, 2004
DONNA HAMPTON LANGLOIS, 67, of Santa Fe died Thursday after a long illness.
She was born in Harvey, Ill. Her accomplishments are known to her family and friends since she maintained excellent communications throughout her life and career.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Langlois; parents, Mildred and Leonard Hampton; daughter, Renee Holsen and husband Tom; son, Scott and wife Beth; stepsons, George Langlois, John Langlois and wife Heather, and David Langlois and wife Tracy; sisters, Sharon Schneider and husband Ken and Roxanne Walston and husband Jim; brothers, Roger Hampton and Dwain Hampton and wife Beverly; and nine grandchildren.
A private family celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. May 29 at St Johns Lutheran Church in Somonauk, Ill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The Gynecological Cancer Foundation, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 2528 Chicago IL 60606-4703.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: April 6, 2004
VALENTIN LEYBA JR. of Espaņola died Sunday and his mother, JOSEFA LEYBA of Espaņola died Monday.
They were preceded in death by his aunts and her sisters, Maria Inez Montaņo and Asencion "Chon" Maestas; his uncle and her brother, Jose Abran Martinez; niece who was like a daughter to her, Dina Martin; and his aunt and her sister-in-law, Josephine George.
They are survived by her husband and his father, Valentin Leyba Sr.; his sister and her daughter, Eutimia Sandoval; his nephews and her grandsons, Tonito Griego and wife Crystal and Orlando Griego; his nieces and her granddaughters, DeeDee Valdez and husband Chris and Sunee Sandoval, all of Espaņola; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. today with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Espaņola with burial to follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: April 6, 2004
NORENE YUSNUKIS, 74, of White Rock died Friday after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. She enjoyed bowling, bingo and golf. Her love of children led her to assist at schools.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Esther Porter. She is survived by her husband, Donald Yusnukis of White Rock; son, Ron Yusnukis and wife Andrea of Miami, Fla.; daughter, Arlene Yusnukis-Gibbs and husband Doug of La Port, Colo.; three grandchildren; sisters, identical twin, Irene Mary Turner and husband Joe and Geraldine Mott; brother, Jack Porter and wife Norma, all of Spokane, Wash. and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today at the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Los Alamos. Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the same church with burial to follow at Guaje Pines.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: April 6, 2004
JOSHUA V. CHAVEZ, 19, of Santa Clara Pueblo died unexpectedly Tuesday.
He was a graduate of McCurdy High School.
He enjoyed helping people and was a very bright and intelligent person.
He is survived by his parents, Randy and Patricia Chavez; brothers, Jordan Chavez, Jason Chavez, Justin Chavez, all of Santa Clara Pueblo; and many other relatives and friends.
Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. today at Santa Clara Catholic Church with burial to follow at Santa Clara Catholic Cemetery.
DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: April 8, 2004
JUAN RAMON SANDOVAL, 96, of Peņasco died Monday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leonides Maestas Sandoval; father, Jose Ramon Sandoval; mother, Lucinda Rael Sandoval; brothers, Juan, Ton, Don, Nick, Nario and Lloyd Sandoval; and sisters, Amelia Rodriguez and Mary Gutierrez. He is survived by his children, Helen Sandoval, and Joe Alex Sandoval, both of Peņasco, Ramona Cantu and husband Tommy of Santa Fe, Juan Gilberto Sandoval of Santa Cruz and Lydia Dominguez of Chamisal; brother, Teodoro Sandoval of Rio Lucio; sister, Cora Archuleta of Evanston, Wyo.; 22 grandchildren; and many other relatives. A public visitation will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, followed by a rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. in the Mt. Calvary Chapel at Block-Salazar Mortuary. Another rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at the same location. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Peņasco with burial to follow at the Arroyito de Agua Cemetery in Chamisal. Block-Salazar Mortuary of the Espaņola Valley, (505) 753-2288.
Dated: April 8, 2004
OPHELIA C. TRUJILLO, 82, of Cuyamungue died Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Cardenas.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Jose Trujillo; son, Homero A. Garcia and wife Bridgette of Las Vegas, Nev.; two grandsons; brothers, Ben Castaneda of La Mesilla and Claudio Castaneda of Mission, Texas; sisters, Otilia Walker and husband Joe Harris of Mission, Texas, and Nellie Ortiz y Pino and husband Joe of Galisteo; and many other relatives. Cremation has taken place. Block-Salazar Mortuary of the Espaņola Valley, (505) 753-2288.
Dated: April 8, 2004
CLIVE WHITTAKER III, 68, of White Rock died Wednesday.
Cremation has taken place.
Block-Salazar Mortuary of the Espaņola Valley, (505) 753-2288.
Dated: April 8, 2004
EDUARDO "LALO" ESTRADA, 50, of Truchas died Wednesday after a sudden illness.
He was a radiation technologist for the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He played college football at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M., was a former police officer in El Paso, and was a fireman for Los Alamos County. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Ricardo Estrada, and brother, Raymundo Estrada. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Estrada of Truchas; children, Marlo Griego and husband Aaron, and Ricardo Estrada and wife Alicia; one grandson; niece raised like a daughter, Nicol Romero of Truchas; mother, Raquel Estrada of El Paso; sisters and brothers, Beatrice Macias and husband Samuel, Ofelia Montes and husband Raul, and Ernesto Estrada and companion Patricia, all of El Paso; Danny Romero and wife Brenda of Las Vegas, Nev., Leonard Romero and wife Margaret of Fairview, Allen Romero and wife Dulce of Truchas, Iris Seminario and husband Roberto of Italy, David Romero and wife Patricia of La Mesilla, and Jeanette Martinez and husband Michael of Espaņola; and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held today 4-5 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espaņola followed by a devotional service to be held at 7 p.m. at New Hope Church in Arroyo Seco. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the same church with burial to follow at Los Llanitos Cemetery in Truchas. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley, (505) 747-7477.
Dated: April 9, 2004
