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Maria de Los Angeles Martinez de Sena, age 87, of Nambe, formerly of
Santa Fe, died on Thursday, March 9, 2000. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Tranquilino and Epifania Sena and her brother, Jose Maria
Sena. Mrs. Martinez was born August 1, 1912, in Santa Fe. She was married
to Cayetano Martinez and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Francis
Cathedral Parish and Woodmen of the World. She is survived by her loving
husband, Cayetano Martinez of Nambe; her beloved children: Joe Ray Martinez,
Rudy C. Martinez, both of Santa Fe, Edward Martinez and wife Marcelina
of Nambe, and Marie Fannie Blea and husband Larry of Santa Fe. She is also
survived by her grandchildren: Robert E. Martinez, Jessie Aaron Martinez,
Millisa Martinez, Monica Martinez, Jose M. Martinez, Rafael Martinez, Jocelyn
Martinez, Jessica Martinez, Joseph Blea and wife Lisa, Romano Blea, Kathleen
Blea, Francine Arguello and husband Frank, Janice Blea, Hillary Gagliardi
and husband Nicholas, Javier Blea, and Lisa Blea; 10 great-grandchildren;
and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will begin on Saturday,
March 11, at 3:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel where a rosary
will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Sunday, March
12, at 3:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel where a rosary will
be recited at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Monday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Cathedral. Interment will
follow at Rosario Cemetery.
Maxwell Bendick Lang, age 91, of Santa Fe, formerly of Roswell,
died early Friday, March 10, 2000 following a short illness. He was born
November17, 1908, in New York City, the son of David and Helen Bendick
Lang. He received his formal education from McBurney Prep School and New
York University. He married Margeth Barrett of Fairfield, Connecticut.
He worked on Wall Street, then sold men's clothing around New England,
then worked for R.H. Macy Co. In 1948 he moved his family to Albuquerque
where he joined Hale Sanitary Supply to sell institutional supplies in
southeast New Mexico. He retired in 1975 and moved to Roswell in 1977 and
on to Dexter in 1979. Mack was a published author and an avid tennis player
for over 64 years, having collected many trophies. He was a member of Roswell's
RSVP from 1977-1994 and served on their Advisory Board; he served on the
Joy Center Board of Directors. He often spoke of his many blessings. Maxwell
Lang, known as "Mack" loved the Lord Jesus Christ in life and is with Him
in death for eternity. Mack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margeth
Lang, his daughter Nancy Davis and husband Bill of Santa Fe; 5 grandchildren;
and many great grandchildren. His daughter Carole Larson preceded him in
death in 1998. The family will greet friends in his memory on Sunday, March
12th between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family
Chapel. Private burial will take place in Roswell at Southpark Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers his family requests that you give money to someone in
need.
Kenneth Gilbert Medrano, age 21, of Santa Fe, died on Tuesday,
March 7, 2000. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Tom Medrano,
Sr. and Gilbert Mares; grandmother, Dolores Mares; and uncle, Lawrence
Mares. Kenneth was born on February 24, 1979, in Santa Fe, NM, to Robert
and Marlene Medrano. He graduated from Española High School in May
1997. He was currently employed by Pueblo Electric of Los Alamos and was
working on his electrical apprenticeship at Northern Community College.
Kenneth had devoted his life to serving God. He is survived by his loving
parents, Robert and Marlene Medrano of Santa Fe; sisters: Marisa Medrano
of Santa Fe, Suzette Ramirez and husband Tony, and Jeanine Maes and husband
Ben, all of Denver, CO. He is also survived by his grandmothers, Esther
Medrano and Lucy Mares, both of Santa Fe; uncles and aunts: Tom and wife
Mary Medrano, Jimmy and wife Celia Medrano, all of Santa Fe, Amelia Quintana
and husband Edward of Española, Tinnie Garcia and husband Waldo
of Bremerton, WA, Teresa Work and husband John, Mike Medrano and wife Consuelo,
all of Santa Fe, Phillip Medrano and wife Dorothy of Albuquerque, Denis
Mares and wife Adel, Mark Mares and wife Pauline, all of Santa Fe, and
Brian Mares of Denver, CO; fiancée, Donna Archuleta of Española;
and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will begin on Friday,
March 10, at 6:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel where a rosary
will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
on Saturday, March 11, at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Pojoaque.
Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery.
Helen B. Buchanan, age 85, died Monday, March 6, 2000 at her Santa
Fe home following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband
of 51 years, James W. Buchanan; her parents, Fredrick W. and Ruth Horton
Brown; and three brothers, Gordon, Fredrick, and Stan Brown. Mrs. Buchanan
was born January 9, 1915, in New Haven, Connecticut, the daughter of Fredrick
and Ruth Brown. She received her bachelors of science from Pennsylvania
College for Women, which is now Chatam College and attended Women's Medical
College. While attending school there, she met James W. Buchanan. They
married September 16, 1937 in Glouster, New Jersey. They made their home
in East Falls, Pennsylvania where they operated Buchanan's Pharmacy for
many years. In 1991 she moved to Santa Fe to make her home. Mrs. Buchanan
was a member of the United Church of Christ. She was also a member of the
Eastern Star, both in Pennsylvania and Santa Fe, a member of the P.E.O.,
the Daughters of the American Revolution, the National Rifle Association,
and a long time member of the National Audubon Society. She is survived
by her three children, Cynthia Taylor and husband Chuck Rostkowski of Ogden,
UT, James R. (Buck) Buchanan, MD, and wife Sherry of Santa Fe, and William
M. Buchanan and wife Gay of Fayetteville, Georgia. Ten grandchildren and
three great grandchildren also survive. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m.
onWednesday, March 15, at Berardinelli Family Chapel, where a funeral service
will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Talitha Arnold of the United Church
of Santa Fe will officiate. A reception will follow at the home of her
son. Her family has requested in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions
in her name be offered to the Masonic-Eastern Star Home, 850 Norristown
Road, Worminster, PA 18974 or to the P.E.O c/o Cottey College, Nevada,
Missouri - 64772, or the United Church of Santa Fe, 1804 Arroyo Chamisa,
Santa Fe, NM 87505.
Robert W. Culbert, age 82, of Santa Fe died at home on Monday
March 6, 2000. Mr. Culbert was born in Collingswood, NJ on June 25, 1918.
His first wife, Dorothy K. Culbert, preceded him in death in 1993. Mr.
Culbert graduated from Harvard Law School in 1948. He was a civilian attorney
for the Navy Department, a veteran, and flight instructor with the Army
Air Corp Fighters. He loved music and was a baritone singer. He was a member
of Holy Faith Episcopal Church and a member of the Friends of the Desert
Chorale. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn B. Culbert of Santa Fe; sons,
David H. Culbert and wife Lubna of Baton Rouge, LA, Peter V. Culbert and
wife Tamara of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Michael F. Culbert and wife Diane
of San Jose, CA, Daniel J. Culbert of San Jose, CA, , Robert A. Culbert,
David C. Culbert, and William P. Culbert, all of Santa Fe; great -grandchildren,
Sarah Culbert, and Julia Culbert of San Jose, CA; brother, William E. Culbert
and wife Elizabeth of Maple Valley WA; sister, Jane C. Young of Collingswood,
NJ. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2000 at Holy Faith
Episcopal Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National
Cemetery.
John Leahy, age 82, of Santa Fe, died suddenly on Thursday, February
2, 2000 in Santa Fe. Mr. Leahy received his Bachelors of Science in Business
Administration from Fordham University. He then served in the U.S. Navy
as a Lt. Commander during WWII. He and his wife Florence came to Santa
Fe in 1983 to make their home. He was a member of Cristo Rey Catholic Church.
His wife Florence, son Tad Leahy of Tampa, FL, daughter Judith Anne Lyden
of Newberg, Indiana, and 6 grandchildren survive him. Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 7, 2000 at 10:00 am at Cristo
Rey Catholic Church.
Bernardino Lucero, Jr., age 83, died in his home in Glorietta
on Thursday, March 2, 2000. He was preceded in death by his son, Bernie
Lucero, Jr.; parents, Luisita and Philiberto Lucero; grandson, Chris Maez.
Mr. Lucero was born in Rowe, NM on June 25, 1916. He married Connie Romero
in 1937. He worked for Slades Dairy in Santa Fe and later retired from
Phillips 66 Petroleum. Mr. Lucero was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic
Church in Pecos, NM. He is survived by his wife Connie; daughters, Margie
Rodriguez and partner John Felix of Santa Fe, Grace Lopez of La Joya, Irene
Maez and husband Hilario of La Hoya, Mary Ann Ortiz and husband Larry of
Pecos, Helen Garcia and husband Eugene of Glorieta, Veronica Ortiz and
fiance Jimmy Gonzales, Jr. of Albuquerque; sons, Leo Lucero and wife Rosalie
of Santa Fe, Mike Lucero of Albuquerque, Joe Lucero and wife Barbara of
Pecos; brothers, Joe Lucero and wife Maria of Santa Fe, Johnny Lucero of
Pojoaque; sister, Ruby Romero of Rosiada; and 25 grandchildren 33 great-granchildren
and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation is on Sunday, March 5, 2000
at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Pecos with a rosary recited
at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday March 6, 2000 at 10:00
a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Pecos.
Florence (Lucilla) Elizabeth Chavez, age 51, of Pecos, NM, died
suddenly on Tuesday, February 29, 2000. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Antonio and Julia L. Chavez. Mrs. Chavez attended New Mexico Highlands
University where she studied Bilingual Education and Social Work. She then
returned to Pecos where she was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Parish.
She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters. She is survived by her
children: Maj. Anthony (Tony) Chavez, Christella Josette Chavez, Germaine
Chavez Murphy and husband Donald, and Mary Juliette Chavez. She is also
survived by four grandchildren: Randall Anthony Horton, Colton Bradley
Horton, Brooke Taylor Murphy, and Megan Rene Murphy; and sisters, Jane
Lujan and Josie Sandoval. Visitation will begin on Friday, March 3, from
4 - 5:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Pecos where a rosary will
be recited at 8:15 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Saturday, March 4, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment
will follow at Pecos Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Berardinelli (her
favorite color was pink) or donations may be made to the American Heart
Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231-4596 or the American
Diabetes Association, attention ADA Webb, PO Box 96911, Washington D.C.
20091-6911
Hanah Christabelle Andrews, of Santa Fe, beloved infant daughter
of Michael and Misty Andrews passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2000.
She is survived by her parents, Michael and Misty Andrews; grandfather,
Edward L. Andrews of Santa Fe; grandmother, Rebecca Carinci of Albuquerque;
and grandparents, Gerard and Jackie Laitres of Santa Fe. Private family
services have been held.
Ross B. Martinez, age 65, of Santa Fe, died at St. Vincent Hospital
on Saturday, February 26, 2000. Mr. Martinez was born on February 26, 1935,
in Costilla, NM, to the late Eligio and Corina Martinez. He spent four
years as a United States Marine and four years in the United States Air
Force. He was a member of the FOE. Mr. Martinez is survived by his children;
Dale Martinez and wife Cathy, and Donna Martinez, all of California; brother,
Lawrence Martinez and wife Olivia of Santa Fe; sister, Ramona Garcia and
husband Paul of Utah; and nieces: Lorraine Martinez, Roberta Martinez,
and Allysa LeDoue, all of Santa Fe, NM. Visitation will begin on Tuesday,
February 29, at 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where
a rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated that same day at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe
National Cemetery.
Peggy Ann Springer, age 43, of Santa Fe, died on Friday, February
25, 2000, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her
father, Ted W. Springer. Peggy was born March 26, 1956, to Jane and Ted
Springer. She was a graduate of St. Michael's High School, class of 1974,
and her number one priority in life was her children and her love for them.
She was the owner and manager of the Chile Pepper Emporium. She enjoyed
horseback riding, rollerblading, body surfing, roller coasters, and she
loved to travel. She was a member of Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community.
She will be remembered for her warm smile and outgoing personality. She
is survived by her loving children, Dominic Montoya and Krystal Jane Montoya,
both of Santa Fe; her mother, Jane Springer of Santa Fe; brothers, Ted
Springer and wife Helen, Tom Springer and wife Jennifer, all of Santa Fe;
nephews: Matthew, Mark, and Theodore; nieces, Jessica and Melissa; special
friend, John Miller of Santa Fe; and several aunts, uncles, other relatives
and many friends. Services were held on Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a fund raiser which will take
place at Club Allegria on March 26, 2000.
Elsie L. Davis, age 83, of Santa Fe, died on Sunday, February
27, 2000, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her
husband, John Davis, in 1996. Mrs. Davis is survived by her children: Joan
Spinelli and husband Bob of Raton, NM, Jean Vanderhoof and husband Mervin,
and Ellen Davis and fiancé Charles Flynn, all of Santa Fe; five
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters; and several nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place and services
will be held at a later date.
Fidel G. Lopez, age 90, of Santa Fe passed away February 25, 2000.
He was preceded by his parents, Lorenzo and Maria Lopez, and his daughter
Eliodora Lopez. Mr. Lopez was born April 24, 1909, to Lorenzo Lopez and
Maria Gonzales. He married Escolastica Garduno on July 3, 1933, in Santa
Cruz, N.M.. Mr. Lopez worked as a carpenter for Zia Company for 30 years,
and he was a member of Cristo Rey Catholic Church. He is survived by his
family: wife, Escolastica Lopez; sons: Hernandez S. Lopez and wife Irene,
Pedro Lopez and wife Patricia, Rudolfo Lopez and wife Connie, Belarmino
Lopez and wife Valree, and Dale Lopez; sister, Cuca Sandoval; sisters-in-law;
Maria Lopez and Marianita Lopez; many nephews, nieces, and friends; 15
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter.
Thanks to Lorraine Arguello for being a friend and a caretaker. Visitation
will begin Friday, February 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church,
where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Saturday, February 26, at 9:00 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic
Church In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice.
Robert "Bob" P. Manzanares, age 43, of Santa Fe, died on Monday,
February 21, 2000, after a lengthy illness. Bob was born in Colorado on
April 7, 1956, to Hipolito and Christine Manzanares. He graduated from
Battle Mountain High School in Eagle Vail, CO, and from Northern New Mexico
Community College. He formerly lived in Taos, NM and worked at Taos Rentals,
and also lived in Espanola, NM and worked at Lowe's Supersave and Amigo
Rentals. He was preceded in death by his father, Hipolito Manzanares; brothers,
Eloy and Albert Manzanares; and a nephew. He is survived by his mother,
Christine Manzanares; brothers, Henry Manzanares, and Joe Manzanares and
wife, Monica; sisters, Pauline Rocha, Martha Manzanares and husband Fidel,
Dolores Manzanares, Rachel Cuffe and husband Jerry, and Pamela Manzanares;
ten nephews, seven nieces and others he considered family: Margaret Yuma,
Sarah Yuma and Santiago, Jo Jo, Raquel and their father Fred Sandoval,
Sophie Coblentz and Jorge, Jorge, Jr., Ryan and Veronica, Albert Yuma and
Lisa, Randy, Michelle, and Stacey M. Yuma; and many friends in Taos, Espanola
and Santa Fe. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 26, at 9:00
a.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel and a rosary will be recited
at 9:30 a.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2000
at 11:00 a.m. at Loma Vista Cemetery.
Dale Anthony Garcia, age 36, of Santa Fe, died on Tuesday, February
15, 2000. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rosarito and Filameno
Montano. Dale was born on August 24, 1963, in Santa Fe to Gilbert and Margie
Garcia. He was a graduate of Santa Fe High school, class of 1982 and was
currently enrolled in classes at Santa Fe Community College. A proud Democrat,
he was very involved in politics and was currently employed as a liaison
for the Secretary of State in New Mexico. He was also very involved with
schools in New Mexico and San Antonio, TX, where he was president of the
PTA of Highland High School. Dale carried a message to children encouraging
them to stay off of drugs and stay in school. His number one priority in
life was his family and he was devoted in his love for them. Dale was also
a great friend. He loved people and people loved him in return. He wasn't
judgmental and was respected and acknowledged by many people. He enjoyed
music and dancing and supported all the local Hispanic artists. Dale also
enjoyed working in political campaigns here and in Texas. He wanted to
to run for DeVargas for the upcoming Fiestas. Dale is survived by his beloved
parents, Gilbert and Margie Garcia of Santa Fe; his loving siblings: Debbie
Montoya and Chris Chavez, Patricia Anzures and husband Rick, Jeff Garcia
and Tercilla Anzures, all of Los Lunas, NM, Jimmy Garcia, Joedy Garcia
and wife Michelle, all of Santa Fe, and Gilbert Garcia, Jr. of Los Angeles,
CA. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, numerous
other relatives, and friends. Visitation will begin on Sunday, February
27, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church where a
rosary will be recited at 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
on Monday, February 28, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic
Church. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the reward fund for
any one who has information about Dale's disappearance and death at any
Bank of America location into the following account 004271476786.
Rosalina O. Ruiz, of Santa Fe, died on February 23, 2000. She
was born in Pena Blanca, NM on December 6, 1910 to Herculano and Silviana
Ortiz. She was preceded in death by her sister, Claudia Ortiz and brother,
Arnaldo Ortiz. Rosalina was a schoolteacher in New Mexico. She is survived
by her husband, Jose E. Ruiz; daughters, Virginia Lucero and husband Robert
E. of Santa Fe, Lorraine Johnson and husband Raymond of Flagstaff, AZ;
grandchildren: Roberta Fiorina and husband Gary of Santa Fe, Victoria Oliver
and husband Paul of Santa Fe, Renee Hughes and husband Peter of Santa Fe,
Ed Johnson of Albuquerque, Karen Johnson of San Diego, CA, Carol Dykes
and husband James of Flagstaff, AZ; great-grandchildren, Paul Robert and
Michelle Oliver of Santa Fe, A.J. and Matthew Fiorina of Santa Fe, James
Hughes of Santa Fe, Charles and Britanny Martinez of Flagstaff, AZ, Brandon
Johnson of San Diego, CA; brothers, Ricky Ortiz and wife Connie, Herculano
Ortiz and wife Pat; sisters, Marlene Contreras and husband Manuel, Tillie
Salazar; sister-in-law, Helen Ortiz; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will begin on Saturday, February 26, at 2:00 p.m. at Berardinelli
Family Funeral Chapel with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m.. A second
visitation will be held on Sunday, February 27, at 3:00 p.m. at Berardinelli
Family Funeral Chapel with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Another
visitation will be held on Monday, February 28, at Santa Maria de la Paz
Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 1:00
p.m. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. The family would like to
thank the nurses and staff at El Carino and Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Also,
to thank Jean Marie and Wyetta from Heritage Healthcare for their special
care of Rosalina. .
John "Jackie" MacBrair, age 51, of Santa Fe died on Tuesday, February
22, 2000 after a short illness. He was born in Alexandria, VA on June 11,
1948 to John Joseph and Agnes O'Neill MacBrair, who preceded him in death.
Jackie grew up in the northern Virginia area and came to Santa Fe in 1988.
As a developmentally disabled man with Downs Syndrome, Jackie will be remembered
for his warm smile and outgoing personality. He worked for the New Vistas
Production Center and for a short time at the El Dorado Hotel, where he
would visit often. Jackie had been very active in Special Olympics for
several years. He is survived by his sister, Jeannette Woodward of Detroit,
MI; niece, Laura Woodward of Detroit, MI; nephew, Christopher Woodward
of Santa Fe; long- time friend, Joseph Garafolo and wife Kirsten; and many
other friends in the Santa Fe area. A funeral service will be conducted
on Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral
Chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Ethel Irene Bachert DeMerritt, beloved mother, sister, and aunt,
of Las Vegas, NM, formerly of Bosque Farms, NM, went to be with our Lord
on Monday, February 21, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Warren H. and Betty Bachert; grandparents, Juan Pedro and Eufelia Crespin;
aunt, Florinda Crespin; uncle, Donaciano Crespin; and nephews, Warren Harding
Bachert and James Warren Gallegos. Ethel was born on March 7, 1949, in
Las Vegas, NM. She was a graduate of Robertson High School. She retired
from the Bernalillo County District Attorney's office after 27 years of
service. Before her current employment with Cornell Corrections in Santa
Fe, she also worked as a substitute teacher for the East Las Vegas School
District. She was an active and longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parish in Peralta, NM, where she also taught catechism. Ethel's zest for
life was evident in her enjoyment of all outdoor activities and her love
of rollerblading, singing and dancing. She had a talent for all arts and
crafts, especially knitting and crocheting. A devoted mother, loving sister
and beloved friend, Ethel will be dearly missed by all those whose life
she touched. She leaves behind her a legacy of memories filled with laughter,
understanding, and of giving and receiving love without limits. She is
survived by her beloved children, Jerry Allen and Jennifer DeMerritt; her
loving friend and father of her children, Jerry DeMerritt; sisters: Betty
Ann Espinoza and husband Alfonso, Geraldine C. Baca and husband Leroy,
Judy Trujillo and husband Moises, Mariann Bachert, and Maribeth Bachert;
brother, James W. Bachert and wife Romelia; nephews and nieces, Leroy Baca,
Jeana Baca, Colleen Shirk, Candice Ortiz, Cheryl Alderete, Annette Baca,
Crystal Ortiz, Joey Gallegos, Justin James Gallegos, Angelina Bachert,
and Michelle Bachert; great-nieces and nephews: Jonathan, Freddie, Heather,
Latasha, Montana, Zachary, Americo, and Abel; aunt, Amelia Crespin; and
numerous other relatives, and many friends. Visitation will begin on Wednesday
February 23, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Peralta, New
Mexico where a rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also
be held on Thursday February 24, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico where a rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 25, at 10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Interment will follow
at Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Minnie Koury Varela, age 90, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe passed
away Monday, February 21, 2000. She was born the fifth child of David M.
and Solome Koury who settled in New Mexico from Lebanon in the early 1800's.
Mrs. Varela worked as a salesperson for Leed's Shoe Store; Kahn's Shoe
Store and the Guarantee of Santa Fe for a combination of over 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Solome Koury; her husband,
Bruno T. Varela. She is survived by sons, Michael Varela and wife Susan
of Santa Fe, and James Varela and wife Ellen of Santa Fe; grandchildren,
Sharon Williard and husband Clay of Santa Fe, Phillip Varela of Albuquerque,
Paul Varela of Tucson, AZ and Christopher Varela of Santa Fe; great-grandchildren,
Kara, Nathan and Ariana Williard; sisters, Elizabeth Waddell and Lilly
Tennyson of Rio Rancho; sisters-in-law, Helen Koury and Annabell Koury
of Rio Rancho and many other relatives and friends. Services are tentatively
scheduled as follows: Visitation on Tuesday, February 23, 2000 at 3-5:00
p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel and at 6:30 at St. Anne Catholic Church.
A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass is pending for Wednesday, February
23, 2000.
MARIE 'SOCORRO' MONTANO, 58, a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, died at her Santa Fe home on Saturday, February 19, 2000 following a short and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Teddy 'Rudy' Montano; daughter, Debbie Salazar and husband Robert; grandchildren, Andre and Derek Salazar; several brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Natividad and Sarah P. Sena; son, Ted O. Montano; daughter-in-law, Gina M. Montano; and granddaughter Danee' Montano. Marie will be missed by her family, friends and those whose lives she touched. Visitation will begin Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 6:00 pm at Berardinelli Family Chapel, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at Santa Maria De La Paz Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Her family has requested memorial contributions be directed to Dr. Patrick Feehan, D.O. |