Newest Obituaries
MILLER --
David M. age 57, of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012. David was the adoring husband of Heidi Chase and step-father to her daughters, Amy Chase of Albuquerque and Alissa Chase of Denver. He was the beloved and devoted son of Muriel Miller of Dallas and brother of Ann R. Miller of Sarasota, Fla. David was preceded in death by his father, Howard Miller. He was the owner of David M. Miller Real Estate Appraisals and former owner of Home Run Pizza in Eldorado. David was born in New York City on December. 19, 1954. He was a graduate of the University of Texas, and New Mexico has been his residence since 1987. David was an avid golfer and bicyclist. David's life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2012 at McGee Memorial Chapel, 1320 Luisa St., Santa Fe. A reception will follow from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe, 205 Caja del Rio Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's memory to the Delancey Street Foundation, PO Box 1240, San Juan Pueblo, NM, 87566. Arrangements are being handled by Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
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Published on: Sat February 04, 2012
CHAVARRIA --
Duane "Tom" Our Dearest Tom, it has been six months since you left us. Not a single day goes by that you are not missed. How we wish you were here with us. We saw how much pain you lived with and when it came time for you to leave us, we told you Tom; it is okay for you to leave. We wanted you to be free from the pain and be at rest with Our Lord. We are doing as you wished that we replace our sadness with joy and laughter for you said we must carry on with living our lives to the fullest. Love you, Christina, Yoshi and Cassie Chavarria; John, Paul and Juliana Lucero; and Phillip Barajas. Please join us for a six-month Mass to be celebrated at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 417 Agua Fria St, Santa Fe, NM, on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. The family has entrusted their loved one to: The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options, 417 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 santafefuneraloptions.com(505)989-7032
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Published on: Sat January 28, 2012
ELLIS --
Martha Lou (Grove) age 78, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully, from Alzheimer's related complications, on January 26, 2012 into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. At her passing, she was surrounded by family. Martha Lou was born March 26, 1933 in Conway, Arkansas, to Ivan Grove, a prominent college football coach and professor and Zepha Grove, a middle school English teacher. She graduated from Conway High School in 1950 and attended Hendrix College, where her father coached. Martha Lou graduated with high honors and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1954. Subsequently, she attended graduate school at the University of Chicago where she was awarded a Master's Degree in Education. It was at the University of Chicago where she met her husband and life-long best friend Walton Paul Ellis. The two were married on November 4, 1956 and moved to Los Alamos, NM, in July 1957 to begin a life together. Martha Lou began her teaching career in Conway where she taught first grade for one year. She continued to teach elementary school in Los Alamos for three years. Her passion for teaching and love of children blossomed at Little Forest Pre School, where she taught for over 20 years and was director for two years. After she retired, she was a Pink Lady volunteer at the Los Alamos Medical Center. Martha Lou was a devoted and life-long member of the United Methodist Church. She volunteered in many different ways, taught Sunday school, and was a Communion Volunteer. Martha Lou had many interests that included Girl Scout leader, playing Bridge with friends, and traveling the world with her husband. Martha Lou had soft hands, a compassionate heart, a wonderful sense of humor and an appreciation for simple pleasures like fragrant flowers or the beautiful colors of a bird. Her life philosophy was "Let go and Let God!" She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who accepted everyone for who they were. Martha Lou loved her family and took pride in each of her two daughters and two granddaughters and shared a special loving relationship and bond with her husband, Walt. Martha Lou was preceded in death by Coach Ivan Grove (father) and Zepha Grove (mother). She is survived by her husband, Walton Ellis; children, Eleanor (Elly) Ellis Olivas and Carolyn Ellis Winkelman and her husband Robert; and granddaughters, Rosalia Therese Olivas and Grace Ann Winkelman. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at DeVargas Funeral Home, 623 North Railroad Avenue Espanola, New Mexico 87532. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Martha Lou's honor to Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, Arkansas 72032. The family of Martha Lou Ellis has entrusted the care of their loved one to: DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com
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Published on: Sat January 28, 2012
HARBUR --
Jerry Dolores Martin-Martinez age 70, a resident of Harlingen, TX departed this earth to be with her family in heaven on Saturday, January 21, 2012 after a long fought battle with COPD. She was born in Espanola, NM on August 13, 1941 to parents Fred and Susan Belle Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne of Arlington, TX; two sons, Bobby Ray Martinez and Troy Allen Martinez; brothers, Wilfred Martin of Redlands Ca, Lawrence Fred Martin, Gerald D. Martin, Bobby G. Martin; sisters, Maxine Clark, Faye Carter and Pat Perraglio all from the Espanola Valley. She leaves behind to mourn her passing her two sons, Kelly Martinez (Pam) of Houston TX, James Wayne Harbur (Corine) of Dallas TX; her daughter, Debbie Cleveland of Anchorage, Alaska; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; also her sisters, Donna (Mrs. Al) Jonke of Harlingen, TX, and Catherine Daddow of Farmington, NM; numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services for Jerry will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory in Espanola, NM with burial to follow at Memorial gardens in Santa Fe, NM. Officiating will be long time family friend Donnie Norris. The family of Jerry Dolores Martin-Martinez-Harbur has entrusted the care of their loved one to: DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com
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Published on: Wed January 25, 2012
MASON --
Donald J. MEMORIAL SERVICES A celebration of Don's life will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Temple in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The celebration will be followed by a luncheon also held at the Scottish Rite Temple. His family would like to invite anyone who knew Don to join in commemorating his life. Please RSVP or direct any questions/inquiries to Lisa Mason at 505-920-5437 or lisamason@hotmail.com. Donations can be sent to the Pecos Valley Medical Center: P.O. Box 710, Pecos, New Mexico 87552, (505) 757-6482 or to the Donald J Mason Memorial EMS Fund at New Mexico EMS and Trauma Foundation, 13 Fonda Ct., Santa Fe, NM 87508 The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road - Santa Fe, NM 87505 Santafefuneraloption.com(505) 989-7032
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Published on: Sun January 22, 2012
MONTOYA --
Nestor M. age 94, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on, Sunday, January 15, 2012. Mr. Montoya was born on May 11, 1917 in Truchas, NM to Juanita and Rosenaldo Montoya. Mr. Montoya is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-nine years, Cristina; children, Connie Goffice and husband, Ron, Jean Montoya, Regina Wells and husband, Rick, Rita Holcomb and husband, Louie, and Henry Montoya and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Scott, Christine, Todd, Justin, Chad, Amy, Courtney, Nicole, Denise, Steven, Lorie, and Melissa; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Floy Fuentes; and sister in law, Jennie Montoya. Mr. Montoya was preceded in death by his parents, Rosenaldo and Juanita Montoya; brothers, Efren and Nabor Montoya; and sister in law, Delmiria Montoya. Nestor was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. He retired from Kirtland Air Force Base after thirty-four years of service. He loved to tinker and repair anything and everything. He was completely devoted to his family, especially his wife and his grandchildren and he will be missed very much. His life and his love for all of us will be celebrated beginning with a visitation on Friday, January 20, 2012 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m., with his nephew, Robert Montoya, presiding. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Chad Wells, Justin Montoya, Steven Montoya, Scott Goffice, Todd Goffice, and Elizardo Montoya. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.comto sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc., 1000 Old Coors Dr. 243-7861
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Published on: Thu January 19, 2012
ROACH --
Alita M. age 82, a resident of White Rock passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012. She was born on October 31, 1929 in St. Louis Missouri. Alita was the only daughter of Marie Krueger and Aloysius Wunderle, she was affectionately referred to as "Snooze" by her father who thought she slept too much. At the age of 18, she began her working career as a lingerie buyer for Famous Barr. Alita married Frederick "Freddie" Roach on December 31, 1954 and they began their home in Los Alamos. On May 15, 1955 Alita began working for Los Alamos National Laboratory and retired in 2004. Alita enjoyed her role at LANL and was committed to LANL's administrative efficiencies. Alita was preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband, Freddie. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Pearson; son, William Roach and wife Theresa; grandchildren: Rebecca and Ryan Pearson, Jennifer Roach and William Daniel Roach, Jr. along with his wife Sarah; two beautiful great-granddaughters, Jayden and Arden Roach; numerous close friends. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos with burial to follow at Guaje Pines Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation New Mexico Chapter, new-mexico@cff.org or 505-883-1455. The family of Alita M. Roach has entrusted the care of their loved one to: DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com
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Published on: Thu January 12, 2012
GIORDANI --
Leonard William, September 9, 1922 - January 7, 2012. Our Dad, Papa, and Uncle Lenny peacefully passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Santa Fe Care Center, his home for the past nine months. Lenny was born in Los Angeles, California, one of five children of Amelia and Fred Giordani, and lived there until 1990, when he moved to Santa Fe to be near his daughter and her family. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy just before WWII started. He served for six years on a destroyer, rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. After the war, he returned to Los Angeles and started a successful contracting business with his older brother. He worked as a contractor until 1980, when he had the first of six hip operations. In 1951 he married Chrissinda Knapp and had his two children with her. In addition to being a loving and involved father, he remained close to his numerous nieces and nephews, and later in life was immensely proud of his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Throughout his life, up until the end, he was a fun-loving guy; some of his favorite things included yearly cross-country road trips to visit family and friends, the beach, Notre Dame football, complaining about the dirt roads in Santa Fe, telling jokes, Saturday morning breakfasts with his pals, black licorice, vanilla ice cream, Cadillacs and, of course, BINGO!!! Lenny's life in Santa Fe was busy with regular visits to the Friendship Club, performing volunteer work as a Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion, driving his grandkids around, and playing bingo. He was a positive and happy person who made friends with everyone. He was always willing to go along for the ride for any new adventure. He is survived by his twin sister, Lenore Vaughan; younger brother, John Giordani; son, Bob Giordani and wife Brigitte Gerl; daughter, Mary Dixon and husband Tom; grandson Adam Dixon and wife Rebecca; great-granddaughter, Eva; granddaughter, Rachel Dixon and husband Ned Conwell; special nieces and nephews, as well as his close friends Bob and Jim and all his friends at the Friendship Club. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Friendship Club, which was very important to Lenny. 1915 Rosina Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505. A gathering to celebrate Lenny's life will be held at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. with interment following at 10:30 a.m. in Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of: Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
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Published on: Wed January 11, 2012
GIRON --
JULIA A., of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully and went to meet the Lord on January 4, 2012. She was born on July 3, 1927 in Taos Junction to Beatriz and Jose Dionicio Archuleta and married Joe E. Giron on January 2, 1951 in Ranchos de Taos, NM. Julia was preceded in death by her father, Jose Dionicio Archuleta, mother, Beatriz Archuleta, and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Joe E. Giron of Rio Rancho, NM; son, Gene Giron, wife, Amy M Smith, both of Lone Tree, CO, son, Gary L. J. Giron, significant other, Angela Medrano; daughter, Helen L. Giron, all of Rio Rancho, NM; brother, Alfredo Archuleta and sister-in-law, Mary Archuleta, both of Santa Fe, NM. Julia was a faithful, spiritual, loving, and compassionate wife, mother and friend, who left a legacy of love. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Christian Life Fellowship, 121 Siringo Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505. A funeral service will follow from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. the same day. Pallbearers will be Gene Giron, Gary Giron, Jose Archuleta, Ray Baca, Delbert Carl, and Paco Arguello. The family has entrusted their loved one to: The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options, 417 East Rodeo Road - Santa Fe, NM 87505. Santafefuneraloption.com(505) 989-7032
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Published on: Sun January 08, 2012
VARELA --
Julian R. age 49, of Taos, New Mexico passed away on December 29, 2011. There will be a memorial service at the river on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. It will be at the "County Line Rio Grande Gorge National Wild and Scenic River", south of Pilar at approximately mile marker 24. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made to the Mary-Margaret and Hannah Varela College Fund at People's Bank. Arrangements by Rivera Family Mortuaries in Taos. 575-758-3841. www.riverfuneralhome.com
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Published on: Wed January 04, 2012
