SOTERO MANUEL OLIVAS, 37, died unexpectedly Monday.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sirenio Jose Olivas.
He is survived by his mother, Frances Olivas of Ranchitos, fiancée Maria Martinez; children, Manuel Sotero, Susanna and Angelita Olivas; stepchildren, Dominica, Desiree and Crystal Olivas, all of San Pedro; brothers, Johnny Olivas, Jose Olivas and wife Ruth, Ramon Olivas and fiancée Juanita Martinez, Manuel Olivas and wife, Dolores, Michael Olivas and fiancée Rachel, Danny Olivas and companion Maria, Gene Padilla and wife Roanna, Oliver Torres and companion Heather, Jude Torres and companion Marcella; sisters, Gloria Madrid and husband Louis, Susana Baca and husband Andy, and Lupe Hosek and husband Greg.
A public visitation will be held at 4 p.m. today at Block Salazar Mortuary followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John Catholic Church in San Juan with burial services to follow at Santa Cruz Cemetery.
Block Salazar Mortuary of the Española Valley, (505) 753-2288.
Dated: October 27, 2004
MARIE R. PENNINGTON, 83, of Sunshine Valley died unexpectedly Sunday.
She was the daughter of John Ambrose and Lucy Rader. She and her husband had resided in Silver City for 35 years and were owners of the Broadway Supermarket and Pennington Brothers Grocery Wholesale.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Forester" Pennington.
She is survived by her daughter, Marion Williams of Sunshine Valley; two grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Masonic Cemetery in Silver City.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: October 27, 2004
SARA DOWSON PRESTWOOD, 86, of Los Alamos died Oct. 15.
In celebration of her life, please come for hors d'oeuvres and music from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Casa Sena restaurant, 125 E. Palace Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, any animal charity, or any charity of your choice.
McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary, 983-9151.
Dated: October 27, 2004
ADOLPH GALLEGOS JR., 80, of Amalia died Wednesday at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph Gallegos Sr. and Beatrice Gallegos; brothers and sisters, Celestino, Shon, Robert, Aurelia, Rose Rivera and Ruby Pacheco.
He is survived by his wife, Flora Gallegos; children, Patricia and Robert Velasquez, Barbara and John Schuessler, Isabel and Leo Mares, Sandra and Al Johnson, Veronica and Orlando Archuleta, Bryan and Veronica Gallegos, nine grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the same church with burial to follow at Santo Nino Cemetery in Amalia.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: October 29, 2004
DELFINA (DELLA) GARCIA, 91, of Santa Fe died Wednesday after a brief illness.
She served as a sacristan for St. Francis Cathedral since 1958.
Born in Lumberton, she was the daughter of the late Jose Ignacio and Juanita Trujillo Garcia.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Elias N. and Presciliano Garcia; and sisters, Deluvina Lucero and Gregorita Mercure.
She is survived by her brother, Jose G. Garcia and wife Helen; 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. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis Cathedral with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 983-4331.
Dated: October 29, 2004
LUPITA GARCIA, 85, of Taos died Wednesday.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ismael Garcia and Bob Santistevan; daughter, Isabelle Gallegos; and son, Arturo Santistevan.
She is survived by her children, Dora Martinez and husband Edmundo of Valdez, Nelson Santistevan and wife Mary of Ranchos de Taos, and Reynaldo Santistevan of Taos; 16 grandchildren; sisters, Rose Martinez, Frances Chacon and husband Margarito, Viola Wilson and husband Ken, Connie Pacheco and husband Charles, Lucia Arellano and Georgina Medina and husband Herbert; and many other relatives and friends.
A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: October 29, 2004
KARIS ANN ORTIZ, 59, of Des Montes died Tuesday.
She is survived by her husband, Joe E. Ortiz of Des Montes; daughter, Amy Eilers and fiancé Joe Zucal of Albuquerque; stepdaughter, Jessica Reyes and husband Roger of Lubbock; two grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3150 Carlisle NE, Suite 35, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.
Dated: October 29, 2004
