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THE NEW MEXICAN Sunday, November 17, 2013
WILLIAM R. "BILL" ULRICH DEC. 26, 1937 ~ NOV. 01, 2013 Our beloved father, husband, uncle, grandpa and friend Bill Ulrich passed away November 01, 2013 in Santa Fe, NM. His death is a deep loss to his wife of over 50 years Lila, son Steve Ulrich (Jennifer), daughter, Ann Pomazal (Bruce), eleven grandchildren, nephews Reed and Mark Palmer and their wives, Marlene and JoAnn, the Chhe family in St. Paul Minnesota and a legion of friends scattered around the country. Bill was born and lived out most of his life in the Portland area. He graduated from Washington High School, then spent three years in the USMC which served to confirm his early suspicion that he decidedly was not meant for a military career. Happy at discharge, he returned to earn a degree at Portland State College while working part-time at US Bank. That part-time job in the bank’s fledgling computer operation became the foundation for a lifelong career. Bill led the drive from punch-cards to full electronic customer delivery, retiring in 1995 as Executive Vice-President, Information Services. Bill was a great boss to his employees, clear in his vision and directives, and as humorous (and sarcastic) in meetings as he was on the golf course. He was committed to the Portland community and particularly passionate about the work of Albertina Kerr Centers where he was a Board member and Board Chairman. Bill’s "retirement" became a doorway to new adventures. He earned a pilot’s license, bought a plane and delighted in exploring the country with Lila and sharing his new toy with his friends. Flying around the southwest, they "discovered" Santa Fe and fell in love with the high desert, its startling blue skies, appealing topography (and lack of rain!). They succumbed to the lure, built a home and in 2006 relocated there. Friends arrived in bunches and were welcomed with open arms and plentiful food and drink. Bill eventually gave up his cherished plane but continued to devote time to volunteering as a driver for Kitchen Angels and to chasing tennis and golf balls around courts and courses with the varying degrees of success to which he would, if pressed, admit. Bill faced the significant health challenges of his last years with courage, optimism, hope and frequent good humor. He overcame several problems along the way that would have tripped up a man with lesser heart. He will be so missed. Donations in remembrance of Bill may be made to Albertina Kerr Centers, 424 NE 22nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97232 or to Kitchen Angels, 1222 SIler Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507.
IN SPECIAL MEMORY OF
PATRICIA G. DURAN MAY 5, 1966 - NOVEMBER 19, 2012
You lived your life one day at a time The words you shared were always kind You loved us all with your whole heart It saddens us to be apart, but we will Forever hold you in our hearts Today you stand in God’s bright light Watching over us day and night In our hearts you will remain Until the day we meet again Forever your love will live on in our hearts And the hearts of those you touched We are so grateful to God for blessing our lives with The beautiful gift of you! Mom, Dad, and all your Loving Family One Year Anniversary Mass on 11/19/13 Santa Maria de la Paz (12:15 p.m.) Our Lady of Guadalupe (6:30 a.m.)
IN LOVING MEMORY
FUNERAL SERVICES & MEMORIALS RAFAELITA (FELA) R. GRIEGO Age 87, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called home to be with the Lord and Savior Monday, November 11, 2013. Rafaelita was born in Santa Fe, NM. She was a parishioner of St. Anne Catholic church and St. Thomas Aquinas of Rio Rancho. She was a member of Union Protectiva. Rafaelita, best of all enjoyed spending time with her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abelino and Sarita Rivera; and her husbands, Joe A. Sena and Christino B. Griego; three sisters: Genovena, Francisquita and Dolores; brothers: Belarmino, George, Willie and Clemente Rivera. She is survived by her eight children: Gloria Duran, Ray Sena (Florence), Ruby Cronin (Richard), Joseph Sena (Maria), Robert M. Sena (Joanne), Arnold Sena (Sharon), Mark Sena, and Orlando Sena (Renee); siblings: Del (Jean), Arsenio (Ginger), Soltero Rivera, Toni (Frank) Gallegos, Cecilia Rivera; 61 grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. A Rosary will be recited at St. Anne Catholic Church (511 Alicia Street) on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Anne Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at 12:45 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers: Floyd Duran Jr., Gerard Sena, Robert Sena Jr., Adam Sena, Eric Hern and Felicia Sena. In Lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to St. Anne’s Helping Hands, 511 Alicia Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501, (St. Anne Catholic Church) Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for the loving care of our mother.
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TWYLA P. "SAGE" MANSFIELD Sage was born in Burchard, Nebraska in 1930 and was christened Twyla Pauline Dobbins. She lived in Nebraska until she married Rollin Frederic (Fred) Mansfield in 1947. She attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and graduated from the University of Dubuque in Iowa. A life-long Presbyterian, she kept an open mind and attended Holiness Camp meetings and Foursquare Gospel church as well. No stay-at-home minister’s wife, Sage led Scout troops in Spalding & Benkelman Nebraska, taught in Midwest public schools and the Iowa Girls Training School. She wrote curriculum for Presbyterian summer camp, served as camp counselor, and attended Purdue assemblies for Presbyterian women, and Church Women United. Sage fell in love with Ghost Ranch at her first visit in 1962. In 1986 Fred and Sage retired in Santa Fe. Here she was an active docent at the Fine Arts museum and an International Speech Contestant Toastmistress/TCC, active in Zia Toastmasters. She was a local poet & wordsmith and the author of two poetry collections - "Pedernal" and "Briefs". She served 16 summers as a volunteer at Ghost Ranch and journeyed to Central and Eastern Europe, Jordan, Israel and the West Bank as part of a Presbyterian Study Group. She embarked on a "US by Bus" tour and wrote poems in each of the lower 48 states. She changed her name to Sage in 1995. Sage loved listening to Dixieland with the Santa Fe Chillies at Evangelo’s on Saturdays and she went to Vanessie to hear Doug Montgomery play whenever possible. She will leave behind a legacy of poems sent to friends on their birthdays. On Sept. 4, 2013, Sage was the subject of a Santa Fe New Mexican "weekly tribute to our community elders" article by Ana Pacheco. Sage was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Hazel Dobbins; and a daughter, Robin Grace. She is survived by her husband Fred Mansfield of Santa Fe, sons Michael B. Mansfield (Annabella) of Santa Fe and R. Scott Mansfield of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; daughter Erin Louise Mansfield of Baltimore, MD; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews. A memorial will be held at First Presbyterian Church on December 17th.
THOMAS TUCKER "TWO TOKES" APRIL 27, 1956 - OCTOBER 26, 2013 We, the friends and family of Thomas are saddened by his passing. However we will forever embrace all of the wonderful times we shared with him. He passed in Santa Fe, his adopted home since his first ramblings here in the 1970’s as a young man with a back pack and a passion for living. Thomas was gifted with a very high IQ, mechanical abilities "he could repair anything" and an over abundant appetite to consume books. He conducted great conversations that engaged us all. He was kind and generous, often giving away all of his belongings to other homeless people. Thomas, thank you for enlightening our lives. A day will not go by that you will not be in our thoughts. Mass, Tuesday, November 19 at 3 p.m., Church of the Holy Faith, 311 E. Palace Avenue. 982-4447 MaryAna Eames, Daniel Quintana & Family, Father Kenneth Semon, Roper Simms, Steve and Jimmy Tucker
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JOHN H. DENDAHL 75, passed away Nov. 9, 2013 in Denver, CO following complications from chemotherapy treatment for leukemia. John was born Sept. 28, 1938 in Santa Fe, NM and lived there for most of his 75 years. In 2007, he moved to Littleton, CO to be closer to family living in the area. John graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1957, and went on to graduate from the University of Colorado (CU) in 1961 with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. While attending CU, he led two NCAA champion skiing teams, won three individual NCAA titles and was a member of the U.S. ski team at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. He was inducted into the University of Colorado Athletic Hall of Fame and the New Mexico Ski Hall of Fame. John had a long and distinguished business and political career. He held senior leadership positions in several companies including CEO of Eberline Instrument Corporation, Vice President of Thermo Electron Corporation, and President of The First National Bank of Santa Fe. He strongly believed in the importance of public service. In 1987, he was appointed to the State Investment Council for New Mexico, and soon after became the state’s Secretary of Economic Development and Tourism. In 1994, John was elected as the Republican Party Chairman for New Mexico, a position he held until 2003. John also ran for Governor of New Mexico in 1994 and 2006. He was active on many charitable boards over the years including the Sangre de Cristo Girl Scout Council, New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry, The Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe Preparatory School, Mountain States Legal Foundation, and St. John’s College, serving as board chair of the last two organizations for several years. John supported his principled economic and political views with many editorial letters and guest columns in local and national publications over the years. John dearly loved his family and his Old English Sheepdog, Lincoln. He was passionate about the outdoors and was actively skiing, hiking and golfing until shortly before his death. John is preceded in death by parents, John D. Dendahl and Eleanor Hoge Dendahl, and sisters, Karen Oppenheimer and Barbara Glancy. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Tumbarella; five daughters, Debra (Fred) Hadley, Katherine Dendahl, Lisa (Rusty) West, Ellie Dendahl (Jeff) Thurston, and Karen Dendahl (Cooper Millard); and four grandchildren, Anderson Hadley, Katrina Hadley, Autumn West and Sophia West. He also had two step-children, Laura Hansen Hanson and Tim McKinley, and seven step-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Friday, November 29th at 2:00 PM. Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Mountain States Legal Foundation (www.mountainstateslegal.org) or the Santa Fe campus of St. John’s College (www.stjohnscollege.edu).
JOSE PLUTARCO QUINTANA
Jose Plutarco Quintana, known most often as "Joe," died October 27, 2013. Joe was born in Pecos, NM on December 9, 1946. His parents were Juan and Agripina Quintana. Joe graduated from Pecos High School in 1965, served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965-1970. He attended Colorado State University, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in 1973 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1977. Upon graduation from Veterinary School, Joe journeyed to Farmington, NM and began his life as a Veterinarian at Animal Haven Clinic. Joe and his wife, Susan Moreland D.V.M, spent countless hours taking care of many four-legged creatures in the surrounding area. Joe is preceded in death by his father Juan, sisters Socorro and Luciana, and brother, John. Joe is survived by his wife Susan Moreland, mother Agripina, brothers Lorenzo (Pam) Quintana and Leonard (Bettie) Quintana, sister Valentina (Ray) Chavez and many nieces and nephews.
JOHN FREDERICK EICHELMANN, III Age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, November 8, 2013. A Rosary will be recited Monday, November 18, 2013, 9 a.m., at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, 131 Cathedral Pl., in Santa Fe with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. For a complete obituary, please visit our online guestbook for John at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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