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THE NEW MEXICAN Wednesday, December 4, 2013
LOCAL & REGION
Police notes Funeral services and memorials The Santa Fe Police Department is investigating the following reports: u Two unlocked vehicles were burglarized in the 2800 block of Plaza Verde between 7 a.m. Sunday and 5:30 p.m. Monday. A kicker amp, a speaker box and less than $10 in change were reported missing. u A driver reported that at about 7:30 a.m. Monday, another motorist cut him off and brandished a gun, though he never pointed it at the victim. No location was specified. u Valerie Navarette-Gutierrez, 23, 2817 Rudolf Road, was arrested on charges of larceny and commercial burglary after she was accused of shoplifting from the Santa Fe Place mall. u Jewelry and a dresser drawer were stolen from a home in the 2300 block of Calle Halcon sometime Monday. u Money disappeared from a locked drawer at Salazar Elementary School, 1231 Apache Ave., between Nov. 26 and 12:30 p.m. Monday. u A black purse containing a checkbook was stolen from a car parked in the 2300 block of Avenida de las Campanas between 2 and 2:30 p.m. Monday. u Ryan Martinez, 24, of Hernandez was arrested on charges of commercial burglary, shoplifting and possession of burglary tools at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, 5701 Herrera Drive, at 5:53 p.m. Sunday. u A jacket, a Mac computer, an iPhone 5 and a backpack were stolen from a car parked in the 1000 block of Siler Road between 6 and 6:33 p.m. Monday. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following reports: u Someone took several forms of identification from a car parked on Paseo Los Pereas between 8 a.m. and noon on Oct. 8, and later used the victim’s identity for “monetary gain.” u A backpack containing several books and hiking shoes was stolen from a car parked at Avenida del Sur and Richards Avenue between 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. Monday. u A collectible “railroad bucket” was stolen from a Camino Jalisco home between 5 p.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday.
DWI arrests u Santiago Garcia, 48, 4307 Camino Alhambra, was arrested on charges of aggravated drunken driving, driving with a revoked or suspended license, battery and concealing his identity on Airport Road at Zepol Lane at 5:36 p.m. Monday.
Speed SUVs u The Santa Fe Police Department listed the following locations for mobile speed-enforcement vehicles: SUV No. 1 at Salazar Elementary School from 7:25 to 8:15 a.m. and 2:10 to 2:55 p.m., and on Agua Fría Street and Harrison Road at other times; SUV No. 2 at Kearny Elementary School from 7:25 to 8:15 a.m. and 2:10 to 2:55 p.m., and on Rodeo Road between Galisteo Road and Camino Carlos Rey at other times; SUV No. 3 on Siringo Road between Botulph Road and St. Francis Drive.
MARCIA MENDOZA-ORTIZ Was reborn on November 29, 2013. Marcia was born on May 8, 1968 to Samuel and Gloria Mendoza. A silent illness took our loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend so suddenly. She fought to stay alive for a whole week to no avail. She was tired; she fought for every last breath. Marci leaves a heart broken family. Her husband, Greg Martinez; children: Jaylene Rodriguez (Ben), Adrian Ortiz, Feliz Larranaga, Gabriella Mendoza (Buggy), Isabella Mendoza (Bella), Ashley and Leah Martinez; grandchildren, her loving Jayda, Miranda and Lucas; her brothers: Adan Mendoza (April and Ciera), Emiliano Mendoza ( Janelle, Amanda, Jason, Marissa and Serenity), Julio Mendoza (Melissa, Jadon and Jericho; her madrina (godmother) Irene Angel; grandmother, Laura Mendoza; her loving dogs, Chico and Duke who she spoiled and loved dearly. She leaves behind an extended family of Mendozas and Romeros. Her friends, Gabe Sandoval, Ray Padilla, Betty Jo Tapia, Dorothy Encinias, Josephine Soveranes, Mikki Otero, Renee Archuleta, Maxine Sandoval, Melissa Valencia, Dora Marquez, to name a few (too numerous). Marcia was an employee with the City of Santa Fe. She worked at Sangre de Cristo Water Company, Santa Fe Police Department, Smith’s Grocery Store, Michael’s Arts and Crafts, and Big Lots. She raised 5 children on her own and our Lord sent her the love of her life, Greg. Marcia always made people smile and laugh. Her laughter was contagious. Her jokes were hilarious. If she teased you, that meant she loved you. Marci led an amazing life raising her children alone. They were her best friends and loved those "kick back" weekends, playing board games, watching movies, playing poker, dancing, snacking and bonding with her children. Family was her number one priority. She adored her father and mother, always taking care of their needs. She was so creative and took pride in her arts and crafts. Marci was attracted to the homeless. She made friends with homeless people she encountered and would give her last change to them. Our hearts are broken but she will no longer struggle trying to find out why she continued to get so ill. Now she knows, her illness was just part of her journey to meet our dear Lord and be at peace and finally now what true happiness is all about. She is already sending us little messages that she is at peace. We love you Marci. We shall be together again. A Visitation will be held at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 1 p.m. Please join us for a celebration meal at the Elks Lodge following Mass and we ask that you wear purple in honor of her favorite color for all services: Rosary and Funeral. Donations are being accepted at any Guadalupe Credit Union under Marcia Ortiz.
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JOSEPH LEO BECKER JOSEPH LEO BECKER, died peacefully in his home on Monday, December 2, 2013 after a long, happy and well-lived life. He was 96. He was born in Boulder, CO in 1917 to Joseph C. and Minnie (Lauber) Becker, the oldest of seven children. He was awarded a scholarship and attended Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, CO but was forced to quit in the 10th grade to work during the great depression. Joe learned about the clothing business working at Reinert’s clothing in Boulder. In 1948 he moved to Española, and opened Becker’s clothing store which he ran successfully until 1978. After he retired from the clothing business, he became an expert in Native American art and operated Anasazi Indian Arts until his death. Joe enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served honorably during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He was 1st Aviation Radioman of VPB-71 a "Black Cat" bombing squadron which flew night search missions and joined in the invasion of Luzon at Lingayen Gulf, Philippines. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Isabel, "Belle" (Archuleta) Becker. He is survived by her and their children, Paulette Becker, Joanne Karlson and husband Ken, Joe Becker, Jr. and fiancé Rose DesGeorges, Isabel Becker-Hudson and husband Marc, and Ellen Becker-Jaffe and husband Brad; grandchildren, Jesse Davis, Emily (Karlson) Sanchez and husband Carlos, Luke Karlson, Ben Karlson and wife Emily, Katie (Karlson) Ramirez and husband Gilbert, Aubrey and Nicholas Hudson, Jared and Alex Jaffe and "Neen", Danielle and Carlos (DesGeorges) Vigil; great-grandchildren, Maddie and Xavier Sanchez, Penny and Isaac Ramirez and Bryce and Blake Karlson; special family friend, Cesar Rodriguez; brothers, Gene and Chuck (Patricia) Becker; sisters-in-law, Martha Archuleta and Norma Evans (Robert), many nieces and nephews and faithful dog, Lucy. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Sgt. John Becker (KIA, WWII), Robert Becker, Betty Smyer and Janie Brady. Joe believed in, and practiced kindness and generosity toward everyone. He was an active member of Holy Cross Church, sponsored the first Little League in Española, was a founding director of Valley National Bank, was a supporter of the Española Valley Rodeo and was the first Grand Knight of the Española Valley Knights of Columbus. He was an avid fly-fisherman and spent many happy hours fishing with his son. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Holy Cross School or any charity. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. also at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Reception following the Mass at Anthony’s at the Delta in Española. Burial to follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Joe’s many friends for their love and prayers during his final days. The family of Joseph Leo Becker has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 - www.devargasfuneral.com
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LUPITA ANGELA TRUJILLO GARCIA 33, of Santa Fe, unexpectantly passed away peacefully on November 24, 2013. She was born in Santa Fe to Mary Trujillo aka Maria Murillo and father Jaime Murillo. Preceded by Lupe Trujillo (Grandfather), Archie Garcia (Grandfather), Grandma Minnie, Cousin Annette and Monica. Lupita is survived by her mother, Maria aka Mary; father, Jaime; her husband, Chris Garcia; Sons: Christoper and Santiago; Daughter, Maria; Friend, Jeff; Son, Nikko; Daughter, Alexei; unborn child, Angel; Sisters: Tina Murillo (Eddie Lopez), Anita Murillo (Chris Vaisa), and Anglica Murillo (Derrick Roybal); Grandmother, Bertha Garcia; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral Services pending.
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MONTOYA SR. , ABELINO J. Abelino Jose Montoya Sr., age 92, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013. Our beloved patriarch is now reunited with our mother, Lucille, in heaven. Abelino was born July 27, 1921 in Canon del Carro Village, Mora County, NM to the proud parents of Manuelita de Atocha and Jose Vidal Montoya. Abelino was the twelfth born of fifteen children, including two half-brothers. Abelino married Lucille Salazar July 29, 1938 and she passed away July 11, 1968. In 1969 Abelino married his second wife, Julianita Martinez. In 1934, Abelino’s family was faced with much hardship. His father, their only provider, passed away and Abelino and his brothers were unable to pursue their education as they had to work to provide for their mother and family. They provided for their mother for fifteen years until she passed away in 1949. At a very early age Abelino worked various jobs. He told his children stories of selling ice from a little red wagon, selling wood from the back of a truck, driving a taxi cab for Rimbert’s Taxi Co., and working as a bartender in Las Vegas, NM. A decorated World War II Veteran, Abelino was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, and European African Ribbon. Abelino was proud of his service to our country with our U.S. Navy as a Fireman First Class. He was able to serve our country from May 23, 1944 through his honorable discharge on December 12, 1945. He enjoyed talking about his travels and the people he met during that time. In 1945 he began work with the New Mexico State Highway Department as a heavy equipment transporter and carrier. In 1973, twenty-eight years later, he retired from the State Government, as a Highway Safety Supervisor. After 39 years of continuous employment, retirement brought Abelino leisure time to travel, fish and partake in other outdoor activities. Most importantly, he could sit back, enjoy, and watch his family grow. He moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1988. The last five months of Abelino’s life were medically challenging. After 40 years of retirement, Abelino is now in God’s hands. He acknowledged on many occasions, his greatest accomplishment in life were his children and their accomplishments. As a devoted, giving and loving father, Abelino kept a promise he made to Lucille before she passed away: He would keep the young children together which was was accomplished with determination, guidance, and love. Abelino was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille E. Salazar Montoya; children, Dulia Louisa, Michael Matthew; sisters, Regina, Juanita, Eloisa, Alicia, Adelmira, Laura; brothers, Eloy I, Eloy II, Tomas, Teodocio, Alfredo, Vidal, Juan, Placido; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; son-in-law, Fred Montoya. He is survived by daughters, Dulia Montoya, Teresa (Henry) Montoya Duran, Bernadette (Ben) Montoya Sena, Katherine Montoya Gallegos, Louisa Montoya, Manuelita (Dewey) Montoya Loveless, Frances (Dennis) Montoya Hawksworth, Hope Montoya; sons, Edward Montoya, David (Lisa) Montoya, Abelino (LouElla) Montoya Jr., Bobby (Loretta) Montoya, Les Montoya, John Montoya, Michael Montoya; forty-one grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren; twenty-five great greatgrandchildren; step-children, Mary Esther Loredo, Ida Muniz, Joe Roy Martinez, Virginia Martinez, Willie Martinez, Loretta Martinez, Victor Martinez. Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10 am to 11 am at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon Friday, December 6, 2013 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Visitation will also be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel located at 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE with the Rosary to be recited at 9 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Abelino J. Montoya Sr. at New Mexico State Employee Credit Union for family members living with chronic illnesses, with one individual beginning treatment this week. NMSECU, 3451 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 account # 3002175050. To view information or to leave a condolence please visit www.danilesfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
FLAVIO SANDOVAL FLAVIO SANDOVAL FLAVIO SANDOVAL, 89, a resident of FLAVIO SANDOVAL, 89, a resident of Truchas, was born April 26, 1924 and Truchas, was born April 26, 1924 and passed away on Sunday, December 1, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his 2013. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 55 years, Adelita loving wife of over 55 years, Adelita Sandoval; parents, Miguel and Demecia Sandoval; parents, Miguel and Demecia Sandoval; brothers, Fred and Tobias Sandoval; brothers, Fred (Eldie) and ToSandoval; sisters, Tonita Medina bias Sandoval; sisters, Tonita Medina (Besalires Martinez, Leo Medina), Juani(Besalires Martinez, Leo Medina), Juanita Montoya (Atanacio), and Floy ta Montoya (Atanacio), and Floy Sandoval. Flavio was a loving husband, Sandoval. Flavio was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved loved sitting sitting father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He around everyone and and chatting chatting around the the table, table, drinking drinking coffee coffee with with everyone about at the the age age of of 81 81 from from the the about the the good good old old days. days. He He retired retired at Espanola Flavio also also owned owned his his Espanola Public Public Schools Schools as as a a bus bus driver. driver. Flavio own landscaping company for more than 40 years and also own landscaping company for more than 40 years and also worked Counties. He He was was aa man man worked for for Los Los Alamos Alamos and and Rio Rio Arriba Arriba Counties. with a generous heart. Mr. Sandoval is survived by his children, with a generous heart. Mr. Sandoval is survived by his children, Videlio (Jorene), David David Videlio Sandoval Sandoval (Linda), (Linda), Mike Mike Sandoval Sandoval (Jorene), Sandoval (Christine), Viola Cortes (Pete), Walter Sandoval (DonSandoval (Christine), Viola Cortes (Pete), Walter Sandoval (Donna), (Carolyn); two two grandchilgrandchilna), Erma Erma Martinez Martinez (Ted), (Ted), Rick Rick Sandoval Sandoval (Carolyn); dren Lopez (Carol), (Carol), and and AnAndren whom whom he he and and his his wife wife raised, raised, James James Lopez drew Lopez (Teresa), 18 grandchildren; Glen, Chris, Videlio, Midrew Lopez (Teresa), 18 grandchildren; Glen, Chris, Videlio, Michael, Michelle, David, David, Jr., Jr., chael, Jr., Jr., Nicole, Nicole, Valerie, Valerie, Kerri, Kerri, Brittany, Brittany, Michelle, James, Matthew, Shannon, Shannon, Bryen Bryen James, Andrew, Andrew, Elisha, Elisha, Walter, Walter, Jr., Jr., Matthew, and and other other loving loving relatives relatives and Stephen; Stephen; 28 28 great-grandchildren great-grandchildren and and on Thursday, Thursday, December December and friends. friends. Public Public visitation visitation will will begin begin on 5, de Cristo Cristo Chapel Chapel of of 5, 2013 2013 at at 6:30 6:30 p.m. p.m. in in the the Sangre Sangre de DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a remembrance to folDeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a remembrance to follow Friday, December December 6, 6, 2013 2013 low at at 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m. Burial Burial to to be be held held on on Friday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Los Llanitos Cemetery in Truchas with the folat 1:30 p.m. at the Los Llanitos Cemetery in Truchas with the following Sandoval, Jr., Jr., Matthew Matthew lowing serving serving as as pallbearers, pallbearers, Walter Walter Sandoval, Sandoval, Lopez, James James Lopez, Lopez, Chris Chris Sandoval, Stephen Stephen Sandoval, Sandoval, Andrew Andrew Lopez, Sandoval, and Dave Dave Sandoval, Sandoval, Jr. Jr. Sandoval, Joseph Joseph (Videlio) (Videlio) Sandoval, Sandoval, and Honorary and great great grandgrandHonorary pallbearers pallbearers will will be be his his grandchildren grandchildren and children. has entrusted entrusted their their children. The The family family of of Flavio Flavio Sandoval Sandoval has loved & Crematory Crematory of of the the loved one one to to the the DeVargas DeVargas Funeral Funeral Home Home & Española Valley. 505-747-7477 www.devargasfuneral.com Española Valley. 505-747-7477 - www.devargasfuneral.com
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