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LOCAL & REGION
THE NEW MEXICAN Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Police search for suspect in Smith’s stabbing Santa Fe police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing his wife outside Smith’s supermarket on St. Michael’s Drive around 3 p.m. Monday. The suspect, Raymond Garcia, 34, who may be from Albuquerque, is thought to be driving a marooncolored, mid-1990s Mitsubishi Raymond Galant with Garcia a spoiler and tinted windows, according to police. The victim — a 36-yearold woman who works at the store — told police she was in the parking lot when Garcia attacked her with a knife. She pushed the panic button on her car keys, which scared Garcia into fleeing, then went inside the store for help, police said. The victim had lacerations on her throat and abdomen but was talking and conscious at the scene, according to a statement issued by police, and is recovering at the hospital. Garcia is considered armed and dangerous and may have a male accomplice with him, according to police. Police are asking anyone who sees the vehicle or has other information that might help investigators to call 428-3710. The New Mexican
Police notes The Santa Fe Police Department is investigating the following reports: u City officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of Ocate Road between 5 and 6 p.m. Saturday. Officers then obtained a warrant for the arrest of Francisco Jasso, no age given, 1115 Ocate Road, Apt. 1, on charges of aggravated battery against a household member, child abuse and false imprisonment, though police have yet to find the man. u A woman reported that she responded to an ad on Craigslist and lost $2,600 between Dec. 17, 2013, and Jan. 4, 2014. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following reports: u A welding torch, compressor, fuel tanks, three power saws, a 32-inch TV, a computer, three bedsheets and 12 boxes of tile were stolen from a Nambé home between Jan. 6 and Saturday.
DWI arrest u County deputies arrested Jose Ceja-Reyes, 27, of Santa Fe on a charge of driving while intoxicated and driving with a revoked or suspended license after they saw him fail to stop at a stop sign on Sunday. Deputies reported they smelled marijuana, and Ceja-Reyes admitted to smoking the drug before driving.
Speed SUVs u Mobile speed-enforcement vehicles are currently not in use as the city renegotiates its contract with Redflex Traffic Systems.
Help lines Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families hotline: 800-473-5220 St. Elizabeth Shelter for men, women and children: 982-6611 Interfaith Community Shelter: 795-7494 New Mexico suicide prevention hotline: 866435-7166 Solace Crisis Treatment Center: 986-9111, 800-7217273 or TTY 471-1624 Youth Emergency Shelter/ Youth Shelters: 438-0502 Police and fire emergency: 911 Graffiti hotline: 955-CALL (2255)
EPA details threat of N.M. jet fuel spill to control the plume now rather than wait. “The further it gets, the more ALBUQUERQUE — It could it spreads, the more it’s going to be 30 years before a huge plume cost,” he said. of contamination at Kirtland Air The fuel came from what Force Base reaches the nearest officials believe was a 40-year drinking-water wells in New leak from underground pipes at Mexico’s largest city, according a Kirtland aircraft fuel-loading to a report released Monday by facility. It was discovered in the U.S. Environmental Protec- 1999, and officials are still trying tion Agency. to figure out how to clean it up Federal regulators made the before it hits city water wells. report public in response to a The spill has been estimated Freedom of Information Act as large as 24 million gallons, request that was filed by the or about twice the size of the Albuquerque-based watchdog Exxon Valdez oil spill. group Citizen Action. While there have been other The report covers a number fuel spills around the country, of scenarios that were modEPA officials acknowledged eled in hopes of getting a betMonday that the Kirtland spill ter understanding of how the is unique given the depth of the underground plume of spilled plume, which puts the cleanup jet fuel is moving. While it will of the mess in uncharted terrilikely be some time before tory. the contamination reaches The Albuquerque Bernalillo the closest city wells, there’s County Water Utility Authority uncertainty around the speed has been working with officials at which it will reach a smaller at Kirtland and the New Mexico well operated by Albuquerque’s Environment Department Veterans Affairs hospital. to characterize the spill and Scott Ellinger, the report’s develop options for cleaning it author, said in an interview up. “While the models show Monday that it would be best plenty of time, we don’t want for city, state and base officials By Susan Montoya Bryan The Associated Press
James Baca, a mechanical technician with the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, analyzes a water sample while performing maintenance work on the Ridgecrest Well No. 5 on July 12, 2012, in Albuquerque. The well located at the intersection of Zuni and San Pablo SE is the nearest drinking water well to the contaminated groundwater caused by the jet fuel spill at Kirtland Air Force Base. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO
that to become a cause for complacency on anyone’s part,” utility spokesman David Morris said. Not addressing the contami-
nation could have big economic and infrastructure impacts for Albuquerque, Ellinger said. Just last week in West Virginia, thousands of gallons of a
chemical used in coal processing leaked from a plant into the Elk River, forcing a ban on tap water for some 300,000 people. Restaurants and schools closed, and people were told to use the water only for flushing their toilets. In Albuquerque, Citizen Action has long complained that contamination of groundwater resources could be devastating for the drought-stricken city. EPA officials said effects to the drinking water supply can be avoided if recovery wells, which are used to remove contaminants, are installed. They also said more modeling should be done and a final report is expected later this year. Since the contamination is closest to the VA hospital, officials with the New Mexico Environment Department said they have been working on a water protection plan that includes sampling and analysis. If the toxins reach the hospital well, the department said a contingency plan has been formulated to ensure the hospital has safe and clean water.
Funeral services and memorials MAIDA M. DURR Maida M. Durr, 93, was called to the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Maida was born in Santa Fe on May 7, 1920. She graduated from Loretto Academy in 1939. Maida was a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Maida lived a long life, she loved knitting, being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. She was married sixty years to Harold Durr SR. She was coowner of Durr’s Office Machines for 37 years with her husband Harold. Maida was preceded in death by her parents Eugenio and Eduviges Montoya, Sr., her husband Harold Durr, Sr.: her brothers; Eugene, Bennie, Samuel, Edward, Ernest, Lee and Leroy. She is survived by her sons: Joe Durr, Sr. (Irene), Harold Durr Jr. (Darla), Ernest Durr (Margaret) and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Mary Jo Quintana, Joe Durr Jr., Patrick Durr, Michael Durr, Sabrina Durr, Jared Durr and Lillian Durr. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 5:00pm at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service followed by a rosary recited at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 15 at 11:00am followed by interment at 12:45pm at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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
MATTHEW DEAN RIVERA Matthew Dean Rivera, 49, a resident of El Rancho passed away peacefully at home from a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ramon and Bernardita Gomez, paternal grandparents, Sostenes and Bernie Rivera; father-in-law, Gene Sandoval. He was a graduate of Pojoaque High School and New Mexico State University. He was employed as a health home
care case manager. Matthew is survived by his wife, Denise Rivera of El Rancho; sons, Santiago Rivera (Kristen Martinez) of Albuquerque, and Estevan Rivera of El Rancho; grandson, Kalub Yates-Rivera; parents, Arcy and Rosella Rivera of El Rancho; sisters, Pam Trujillo (Joey), Yvonne Quintana (Fernando) all of El Rancho; mother-inlaw, Helen Sandoval of El Rancho; sisters-in-law, Gina Sandoval of El Rancho, and Kristie Sandoval (James Perera) of Albuquerque, brother-in-law, Chano Sandoval of El Rancho; niece/Goddaughter, Sonya Quintana of El Rancho, nieces, Alicia Quintana of El Rancho, Kira Trujillo of Albuquerque, and Leah Trujillo of El Rancho. Public visitation will begin on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pojoaque with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. also at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pojoaque, with a burial to follow in El Rancho Catholic Cemetery, with the following serving as pallbearers, Tony Gomez, Harold Gomez, Mark Rivera, Chano Sandoval, Joey Trujillo, and Fernando Quintana, honorary pallbearers named are Pete Romero, and Corbin Craig. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Diabetes Foundation in Matthew’s name. The family of Matthew Rivera has entrusted their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 - www.devargasfuneral.com
ARCENIO H. ORTIZ Arcenio H. Ortiz, age 61, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on January 7, 2014. He was preceded by his parents Dolores L. Ortiz and Andronico (Andy) Ortiz of Nambe, NM. Arcenio H. Ortiz was born June 10, 1952. Arcy (as he was known to most) graduated in 1971 from Santa Fe High School and went on to continue his education at College of Santa Fe. Arcy was also a Petty Officer 2nd Class in the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS California from 1976-1981. After joining the military, he married his high school sweetheart Teresa Sanchez. He then moved to Lorena, Texas, where he worked for M&M Mars for 21 years. Upon his retirement in 2002, he moved back to his hometown of Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by his wife Teresa M Ortiz; sons: Shawn Ortiz (wife Jesika) and Justin Willis (wife Alana) of Colorado; grandchildren: Dominic and Shelby Ortiz, Ethan Willis, of Colorado; brother: Eugene Lucero (niece: Grace; nephews: Adrian and Issac) of Santa Fe, NM; father and mother-in-law: Joe and Zulema Sanchez; sister-in-laws: Esther Jones (nieces: Sulena and Frances) of Texas, Patricia Anaya (spouse: Chris; nieces: Camille, Emma and Angel) of Colorado. He also leaves behind numerous beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends from New Mexico, Texas and Colorado. A visitation will be held at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 6 to 7pm where a rosary will be recited at 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 10:00am. The burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30pm. Serving as honorary pallbearers: Christopher Anaya, John Lucero, Adrian Lucero, Issac Lucero, Mike Montoya and Adrian Martinez.
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
JAMES LEO MCALLISTER DECEMBER 14, 2013
MOLLY DOLORES MCALLISTER NOVEMBER 16, 2013
Rosary for Molly will be held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church Thursday the 16th, at 7 p.m. Mass will be Friday the 17th, at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon to celebrate the lives of Molly and James at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles at 1 p.m.
DONALD W BURNS Age 85, passed away with his family by his side on January 11, 2014 after a short illness. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Leanore Mary Burns; his brother Jack Burns and his parents John Burns and Helen Chrystle "Chris" Froehlich. He is survived by his son David Burns; his daughter Janet Langone and husband Michael; loving granddaughters: Sara and Rachel Langone, many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends will gather at the McGee Memorial, Chapel 1320 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 on Tuesday with visitation from 4:00- 5:00, a service from 5:00-5:30 and a reception to follow at 6:00 pm.
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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MURRAY J. GASS Murray J. Gass, passed away January 13, 2014, of Cherry Hill, NJ. Husband of Sibyl Gass. Father of Callie Gass, David (Alejandra) Goss, Tobah (Tom Terwilliger) Gass. Grandfather of Rebecca (Nir) Shimoni-Stoil, Kimberly (Andrew) Wilson, Jacob Stoil, Nicholas Goss and Kelsey Goss. Great-grandfather of Nuriel and Galia. Brother of Shirley Poplin. Relatives and friends are invited Wednesday beginning 1:30 PM to PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. 2001 Berlin Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ where funeral services will begin promptly at 2:00 PM. Interment Locustwood Mem. Park, Cherry Hill, NJ. Shiva will be observed at the late residence. Contributions may be made to Cooper University Hospital, www.cooperhealth.org or the Jewish Federation of Southern NJ, www.jewishsouthjersey.org