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CASADY --
Margaret Ann age 91, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on March 11, 2012, at El Castillo. Ann was a loving mother, stepmother and friend to many. Born March 20, 1920, to Loren and Lois Lupfer, Ann was raised on a dryland Kansas farm and attended Kansas State University where she received her Bachelors in journalism. Ann and her first husband, Joe Reed, ventured to Santa Fe in 1942 and settled on Canyon Road. She lived in Santa Fe all the rest of her life, but maintained a strong place in her heart for her Kansas farmland and her many close friends there. Following Joe's death in 1963, Ann raised her three children as a single mother, and worked at Santa Fe National Bank. She married her second husband, Thomas Jameson, in 1967, and Ann became active in the academic life of St. Johns College, where Tom was a tutor. He died unexpectedly in 1982, and Ann later married Phil Casady. Ann and Phil enjoyed wonderful years together before his death in 1996. In all her life and in her marriages she sought and recognized the value of sustaining love and relationships. Ann was an avid hiker and founding member of the Santa Fe Chile and Marching Society and came to know New Mexico's land intimately. She traveled abroad and hiked extensively in Spain, France, India and England. Her talents and interests were diverse-she was the New Mexico women's singles trap shooting champion in 1951 and 1953, an accomplished horsewoman and gourmet cook. She regularly attended the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival and Santa Fe Opera. Her years in Kansas during the Dust Bowl shaped an unselfish and generous nature. She was instrumental in realizing the designation of a family parcel as the now-named Arroyo Hondo Open Space. But primarily Ann was a people person, and she loved nothing more than to be at a dinner table with family and friends where her sharp wit and articulate command of language entertained and challenged all. Ann is survived by her three children, Patricia Reed, of Tijeras, NM; Albert Reed and his wife Debra Moody of Santa Fe; Elizabeth (Betsy) Reed of Santa Fe; her brother David A Lupfer; her four nephews and their families; and many close stepchildren and their families. The family wishes to extend its gratitude to the many devoted and kind staff of El Castillo and the Presbyterian Hospice Center. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Santa Fe Conservation Trust, PO Box 23985, Santa Fe, NM, 87502 or the Santa Fe Trail Center, 1349 K156 Hwy., Larned, KS, 67550. A memorial service and celebration of Ann's life will be held at El Castillo, 250 East Alameda St., Santa Fe, NM in the Community Room on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Interment will follow later in the spring in Larned, Kansas.
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Published on: Sun March 18, 2012
MORRIS --
Richard S., surrounded by loving family, died March 9, 2012, from complications of cancer. Richard was born in Oklahoma City, OK, and grew up in Tyler, TX. He attended McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN, where he acquired his life-long love of reading as well as basic military skills. In 1999, the school awarded him an Outstanding Career Achievement Recognition. In 1951, he entered the United States Air Force, progressing through aviation cadet training at Ellington Air Force Base and Mather Air Force Base. Commissioned as first lieutenant, he served as navigator-bombardier on B-26's in France, Germany, and North Africa. Richard attended Rice University, studying engineering and geology, and University of New Mexico, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 1960. He was a member of the American Bar Association and the Texas and New Mexico bars. Richard enjoyed a long career in the oil and gas industry, retiring as President and CEO of El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) in 1989. Before becoming involved in general management at EPNG, he held a variety of positions in the legal department of EPNG and its parent company, The El Paso Company. During this time, he was active in the company's project development work, including its Algerian LNG and Alaskan projects, and he played a role in the merger of the Company with Burlington Northern, Inc. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors. Before joining EPNG, he was a partner in the Santa Fe law firm of Montgomery, Federici, Andrews, Hannahs & Morris, where he practiced natural resources and corporate law. Earlier, he was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of New Mexico, working with the Oil Conservation Commission. Richard was Chairman of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, a national trade association of major interstate natural gas pipeline companies. He was a member of that association's Board of Directors and was also on the Board of the American Gas Association, the Pacific Coast Gas Association, and the Gas Research Institute. He served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of New Mexico Foundation, receiving the University's Regents' Recognition Medal. During his tenure, he established the Richard and Patricia Morris Presidential Scholarship at UNM. His involvement in the community of Santa Fe included Board of Visitors and Governors of St. John's College, Board of Trustees of the Santa Fe Opera Foundation, and the Board of Managers of the School of Advanced Research. Having lived in Santa Fe for more than 40 years of his life, Richard had many friends and former colleagues, with whom he enjoyed sharing a variety of interests, including Santa Fe Opera, Chamber Music Festival, seminars and classes at St. John's College, fly fishing in the Pecos Wilderness and in Colorado, golfing, and travel. His innate curiosity led to a life-long love of learning and a deep appreciation of the arts, especially of the music and galleries found throughout the Santa Fe community. Richard, the consummate gentleman, was a kind and gracious man, whose life touched and guided so many of those who came in contact with him. His family and friends enjoyed the twinkle in his eyes that reflected his sense of humor. Survivors include his wife Patricia and four children from his previous marriage to Mary F. Morris. All four children are proud to have been born in Santa Fe: Daniel (Betsy), Houston, TX, twins Edward (Jessica), Austin, TX, and Joseph, Santa Fe, NM, and Maria Stewart (Roger), Austin, TX. He is also survived by two grandchildren Cole Morris and Sarah Severin, Houston, TX; his two sisters Mary Ann Ulan (Michael), Ben Wheeler, TX, and Jan Clark (Craig), Rancho Santa Fe, CA, and their families; and his wife's daughter, Kem Morehead (partner Rev. Kim Crawford Harvie), Concord, MA. The family wishes to thank Richard's doctors, Dr. Louise Abel and Dr. David Gonzales, The Hospice Center for its mission and caring employees, as well as the caregivers at St. Vincent Medical Center for the support they extended to Richard and the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Salvation Army, 525 W Alameda, 87501, St. John's College for the Richard S. Morris Scholarship, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca, 87505, or the charity of one's choice. A memorial service will be held at The Church of The Holy Faith Episcopal on Wednesday, March 14, at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at the National Cemetery. La Fonda Hotel, where he gathered weekly with his special coffee group, will be the site of a reception afterwards. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook online at www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
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Published on: Wed March 14, 2012
KILGORE --
Faye. To the friends of Faye Kilgore You are invited to the Memorial luncheon in Honor of Faye, at White Rock Senior Center on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 12:30 p.m. Address: 137 Longview Drive, White Rock, New Mexico
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Published on: Sun March 11, 2012
FORTE --
Lena V., born November 29, 1920 in Dawson, New Mexico passed away surrounded by her family at home on March 1, 2012. Lena was born to Nicola and Carolina Colaizzi and was raised in the coal mining town of Dawson the youngest of seven children. She met and married Anthony H. Forte on April 18, 1943. They moved to Santa Fe in 1946. She was a long time state employee spending most of her long career at the State Land Office as a land exchange specialist. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Anthony Forte. She is survived by her son, Ronald and wife Pashella Forte; daughter, Barbara Forte; grandson AJ Forte and Amanda Lujan; granddaughter Nycole Forte. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 8, at 11:00 a.m. at The Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi. Interment will follow in Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook online at www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
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Published on: Wed March 07, 2012
BORLAND --
Mary Elizabeth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away February 25, 2012 in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 100. Mary was born in 1911 in Oelwein, Iowa to Dr. John O'Connor and Mary Frances Crowley. She married Cecil C. Borland in January 1937. Mary and Cecil moved from Iowa to Clovis, NM in 1943 and then to Santa Fe in 1950 where they were one of the original families that formed the parish of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mary was a graduate of St. Catherine's College in St. Paul, MN in 1933 and Denver University School of Library Science. She retired from the New Mexico State Library in 1976 after 25 years of service as Chief Cataloger. Mary was also an avid reader and after her retirement read both the Albuquerque Journal and the Santa Fe New Mexican every day. She was an excellent cook and loved trying out new French recipes, and she was accomplished in knitting and knitted beautiful cable Irish wool sweaters for all of her family. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil in 1959, her parents, her brother John and numerous brothers and sisters in law. She is survived by her children, John P. (Pat) Borland and wife Dolores of Albuquerque, Stephen Borland and wife Mary Helen, Lizabeth Roberts and husband Dr. Lewis, and Mary Ellen Schwarz and husband Paul all of Santa Fe, nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. A special thanks to the staff at Ponce de Leon who cared for Mary for five years and to Ambercare and El Castillo who cared for her for the past 20 months. The Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1301 Osage Ave., Santa Fe. Instead of flowers donations can be made to The American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook online at www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
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Published on: Wed February 29, 2012
COLLIER --
Lionel P., Sr. age 84, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Collier; father, Victor Lionel Collier and brother, Frank Collier. He was raised in East Texas and attended Kilgore Jr. College and was drafted into the United States Army Air Force. He worked on the Savannah River project in South Carolina and then worked for Consolidated Electro Dynamics Corporation as an engineer. He then went to work at the Los Alamos National Laboratory on August 3, 1964 as a supervisor for the Instrument Repair Section, retiring January 4, 1984. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent his time gardening and being outdoors with family and friends. He was a very loving husband, father and great friend to all. Mr. Collier is survived by his wife, Concha Collier of Los Alamos; son, Lionel Perry Collier, Jr. of Escondido, CA; sister, Gwendolyn Morrissey of Newburgh, New York; niece, Sheri and nephew, Clay Morrissey of New York; sisters-in-law, Teresa B. Borrego and husband Juan of Pojoaque and Celsa B. Lucero of Santo Nino and Margarita Trujillo and husband Henry of Pojoaque; brother-in-law, Joe Bustos, Jr. of Pojoaque and many other loving relatives and friends. Cremation is being planned. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos. Memorial mass to be celebrated on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. also at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos. Burial to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Guaje Pines Cemetery in Los Alamos. Honorary pallbearers named are, Nathan Borrego, Scott Bustos, Joe R. Bustos, Clay Morrissey, Andrew Lucero, John S. Borrego, Christopher Borrego, Edward Borrego and Brad Collier. The family of Lionel P. Collier, Sr. has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-662-2400 or www.devargasfuneral.com
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Published on: Wed February 29, 2012
GALLEGOS --
Teresa Emily of Santa Fe, New Mexico, died peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family on February 17, 2012. She was born December 19, 1930 to Dionisio and Ascension Tafoya in Las Vegas, NM. She graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in 1948 and married her high school sweetheart, John B. Gallegos, also of Las Vegas, NM. Teresa was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She instilled in her children the value of education, hard work, the importance of family and faith in our heavenly Father. Teresa served the community in a variety of ways. She worked for Santa Fe County Head Start as a volunteer, social worker, and director for more than 20 years. She was adamant that children and their families had every opportunity to benefit from early childhood education. After her retirement, she worked in the parish office at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. There, she also served as Sacristan, Eucharistic minister, Lector, and a member of the church choir. Teresa was an active member of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi where she was devoted to her parish family, as they were to her. Teresa was a professed member of the St. Francis Secular Franciscan 3rd Order. She welcomed all with a joyous light and open arms to join her in her faith in God. Teresa was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, John B. Gallegos; her parents; brothers, Alex Tafoya and wife Rose, Dennis Tafoya, and Phillip Tafoya and wife Irene; sisters, Mary Tafoya, Lenore Padilla and husband J.C; and brother-in-law Benito Duran. She is survived by her sister, Telesflora "Taffy" Duran; her beloved children, John Dennis Gallegos and wife Lynne Andersen, Robert Gallegos and wife Rosemary, Elizabeth Gallegos and husband Francisco, JoAnn Valdez and husband Victor, Anna Marie Acosta and husband Rafael, Jennifer Gallegos and fiance Justin; her beloved grandchildren, Rebekah Gallegos, John L. Gallegos, Stephen Gallegos, Joaquin and Gabriella Acosta, and Victoria and Joshua Valdez; and many dear in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Berardinelli's Funeral Home 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM (505) 984-8600. The Rosary will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, NM. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, followed immediately by internment at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. A reception will follow at Crispin Hall, located at the Cathedral Basilica. Teresa has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook online at www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
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Published on: Thu February 23, 2012
REISWIG --
Robert D. age 82, a resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Helen Glenn Reiswig. Robert was an undergraduate Summerfield Scholar at University of Kansas and attended the Ohio State University and graduated with a Master's and Ph.D. University of Wisconsin in Metallurgical Engineering. He met his wife of over 60 years at the University of Kansas. Following graduate school, he started working at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he worked until his retirement in 1991 after 36 years. He worked as a volunteer on many church projects and regularly donated blood until told he could no longer do so. He read for the blind for 20 years every week and regularly helped out friends and neighbors in need. He was loved by all who new him. Mr. Reiswig is survived by his wife, Karolyn B. Reiswig of Los Alamos, New Mexico; sons, Mark Reiswig and wife Jill of Atlanta, Georgia, and George Reiswig and wife Angela of Portland, Oregon; granddaughters, Daniella Pulliam, Rebecca, Hannah, Rachel and Krista Reiswig and numerous beloved cousins scattered around the country. Cremation is being planned and services are pending. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers or gifts, contributions can be made in Robert's name to Habitat for Humanity, the Heiffer Project, or other charities that assist those in need. The family of Robert D. Reiswig has entrusted their loved one to: DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-662-2400 or www.devargasfuneral.com
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Published on: Sat February 11, 2012
SANDOVAL --
Eufemia died on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at home surrounded by her family listening to northern New Mexico corridos. She was born on the first day of spring, March 20, 1924 (our spring chicken) in La Canada Ancha, New Mexico. She married Elauterio Sandoval on July 7, 1944 in Wagon Mound, New Mexico. Eufemia was preceded in death by her parents, Gonzalo Martinez and Aurelia Baca Martinez; husband Elauterio; sons Demecio and Ramon Sandoval; sisters Maria Crecencia Romero and Andrea Lucero; brother Donicio Martinez and infant son Alfred Sandoval. She is survived by her sister Faustina Montoya of Las Vegas, New Mexico; sons E. Michael Sandoval and wife Helga of Landstuhl, Germany; Thomas E. Milner and wife Mary Kay of Lakewood, Colorado; daughters Lita Rogers and husband Jim of Aurora, Colorado; Esther Sandoval of Forest Grove (Julian father of her children), Oregon; Elizabeth Sandoval (Ernest Armijo father of her children) of Las Vegas, NM; Susan Mickesh and husband Joe of Laurel, Maryland and Aurora B. Sanchez and husband Roberto of Las Vegas, NM; granddaughters: Kim Culhane, Mekisha Armijo, Toni Mickesh, Cindy Morrow (Joe), Luanna Rael (Paul), Cheryln Milner, Suzette Kovack, Mona Sandoval-Allwein, Debbie Sandoval (Filiberto), Jodi Sandoval, Cheryl Thomas and Cecilie Bremser-Neiss; grandsons: Jaime Rogers, Eugene Michael Berrill, Eric and Adrian Garcia, Dave Armijo (Olivia), J.D. Mickesh, Demecio Sandoval (Tracy), Tom Milner (Jyoti), Phillip Sandoval and Scott Monk; great grandchildren: Collin Culhane, Mariah and Layla Garcia, David, Devin and Christian Armijo, Dayton Melton, Angelo, Jordan, Madison, Savannah-Kay and Trent Sandoval, Jasmine Trudo (David), Zachery (Cookie), Rhiannon and Issac Rael, Prasaad and Surya Milner, Heather, Angela and Johnny Morrow, Pia and Sebastian Neiss, Daniel Bryant, Kyli, Mallori and Noah McGuire, Madison and Monica Thomas, Gabrielle Allwein, Lucy Kovack and Hailee Monk; great-great grandchildren: Lichelle, Santiago, Diego, Harliy and Jade Rael, Loki and Lilith Neiss, April Jarrell and Evans Kropsch; very special friends, Benito Martinez and Jane Sandoval, her beloved Patricia, Bailey and Donnie Duran, her special teachers, nieces, nephews and cousins. Eufemia loved to dance and for many years enjoyed going to Sunday dances. For 24 years she served as a foster grandmother where she fostered lifelong friendships with her teachers (Mrs. Vigil, La Scott, Ms. Martinez), school staff, other foster grandparents but most especially the children. She loved to bake and often favored those she loved with her goodies. She had a special hand when it came to plants. Eufemia could make anything grow just by simply putting it into the ground. She had a mischievous streak that showed up when you least expected it. Last year Eufemia suffered a massive heart attack that slowed her down but did not stop her. Her family received a final blessing of 11 months to spend with her and enjoy her in ways that will be an everlasting blessing. Eufemia was a tough rancher who took up the challenge. She participated in Senior Olympics medaled in the 440 and shuffle board. Eufemia only had a third grade education but was smart as a whip. The rosary will be recited by the Altar Society of which she was an active member on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The mass of resurrection will be at Immaculate Conception Church at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2012; interment will follow at the Santa Clara Catholic Cemetery in Wagon Mound, New Mexico. Serving as pall bearers are Dominic Gonzales, Demecio Sandoval, Dennis Martinez, Collin Culhane, J.D. Mickesh, Gene Michael Berrill, Paul and Zachery Rael, Renee Madrid, Daniel Bryant, Mekisha and Dave Armijo, Jordan Sandoval, Filiberto Aragon, Teles Romero, Pepe Mares.
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Published on: Sat February 11, 2012
MONTOYA --
Socorro M. (Ortiz) age 74, of Santa Fe passed away on February 6, 2012 due to a lengthy illness. She was born on June 15, 1937 to Josefita and Francisco Ortiz. Socorro was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She worked at the City of Santa Fe Senior Center as a driver for several years. Socorro was preceded in death by her father and mother Francisco and Josefita Ortiz; brothers, Luis, Emilio and Alfredo Ortiz; sister, Susie Quintana and other family members. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Ramon I. Montoya; daughters, Magdalene Montoya, Ernestine Montoya, Angela Montoya Byres (Greg), Diana Lehman (Mark), Gloria Montoya, Veronica Montoya Cedeno (Douglas), Cindy Montoya; sons, Charles Montoya (Kim), Daniel Montoya and Phillip Montoya; 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carlotta Rodriguez, Lourdes Sena, and Rosina Sena; brother, Albert Ortiz (Madalyn); close friends, Clara Briones, Viola Garcia, Frances Gonzales, Jim Sanchez and Emily Lucero and other numerous family members. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church. A funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Rosario Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Diego Gonzales, Miguel Gonzales, Steven Montoya, Mario Montoya, Michael Bowker II, Jacob Esparza and Isaac Montoya.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: Thu February 09, 2012
