Obituaries

Juanita Garza

Juanita Garza

May 8, 2014

Rosary services for Mrs. Juanita Garza were held on Friday, May 9, at 2:30 PM from St. Rose of Lima Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Father Thomas Kayammakal. Burial followed at the St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were Alex Chavez, Steven Chavez, Lucas Garza, Bennie Garza, Brandon Chavez and Gabriel Garza. Juanita passed away...

Ellen Charlene Ferguson

Ellen Charlene Ferguson

May 7, 2014

Ellen Charlene Ferguson, 65, born in Valley Station, Kentucky, on March 19, 1949, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 7, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. She is survived by her two sons, David Ferguson and Jon Ferguson, David’s wife, Christine, five grandchildren, Rebekah, Emily, Justin, Sarah, and Jack, her mother, Nellie Matthews, one sister,...

Tamara Achen

Tamara Achen

May 5, 2014

Mrs. Tamara Kay Achen, 75 of Yeso, NM passed away at her home on Monday, May 5, 2014 following an illness. Tamara was born on March 28, 1939 in Park Rapids, MN to the home of Veldon Paul Szuszitzky and the former Mariam Ester Myres. She was raised and went to school in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Highland High...

Dora Baca

Dora Baca

May 2, 2014

Dora M. Baca, age 68, of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following a short illness. Dora was born on March 21, 1946 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Andalecio and Bicentita (Barela) Cordova. She was reared and attended schools in Santa...

Arsenio C. Sanchez

Arsenio C. Sanchez

Apr 24, 2014

Deacon Arsenio C. Sanchez, age 85 of Puerto De Luna, NM passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness.On Monday, April 28, 2014 at St. Rose of Lima Cathoiic Church, a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 6pm followed by a rosary at 7pm for the Parish and community, Father Thomas Kayammakal will officiate the Mass.At...

Rose M. Perea

Rose M. Perea

Apr 23, 2014

Services for Rose M. Perea, 63 of Santa Rosa will be held Friday, April 25, 2014 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa, the rosary will begin at 11am followed by the funeral Mass. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with Father Thomas officiating. Pallbearers will be her nephews Phillip Gage, K.J. Flores, Juan Perea, Zeke Sena, Anthony Moncayo, Joseph Lopez...

Mary Frances Via

Mary Frances Via

Apr 23, 2014

Mary F. Via, age 82, passed away on April 23, 2014 in Santa Fe following an illness. Mary was born on June 1, 1931 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Jose Maria and Josefita (Casaus) Gonzalez. She was reared and attended schools in Borica and Santa Rosa graduating from Santa Rosa High School. She married Arturo Via in...

Lorenzo Sena

Lorenzo Sena

Apr 23, 2014

Rosary services for Lorenzo Sena, age 84 will he held on Sunday, April 27, at 7:00 PM from St. Rose of Lima Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 28 at 10:00 AM also from St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Thomas Kayammakal officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with Max Velasquez, Chris...

Anthony Gallegos

Anthony Gallegos

Apr 22, 2014

Anthony “Tony” Gallegos, age 39, was born on September 24, 1974 and returned home to our Father on April 22, 2014. Anthony was the youngest son of Raymond and Janet Gallegos, He is survived by his loving parents, brothers, Victor Gallegos and wife Tracie, Lawrence Gallegos and his sister Christine Aragon and husband Dwaine. He was the best Uncle in...

Lawrence C. Kenyon

Lawrence C. Kenyon

Apr 21, 2014

Lawrence Kenyon, age 81, a longtime Fort Sumner farmer passed away at his home Monday, April 21, 2014 following an illness. His family was at his bedside. Lawrence was born November 19, 1932 in Vaughn, NM the son of Lester and Nellie (Barnett) Kenyon. His family moved to the Fort Sumner valley when Lawrence was 15. He graduated from Fort...

Rebecca Gauna

Rebecca Gauna

Apr 18, 2014

Rebecca Gauna, age 89, passed away on April 18, 2014 at the Princeton Place in Albuquerque following an illness. Rebecca was born on March 15, 1925 in Yeso, NM to the home of Procopio and Macedonia (Trujillo) Gauna. She was reared in Yeso and Vaughn where she graduated High School. During her High School years, Rebecca began working at the...

Paul Chavez

Paul Chavez

Apr 14, 2014

Paul Chavez, age 67, passed away April 14, 2014 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. Paul was born on January 3, 1947 in Santa Rosa to the home of Juanita Chavez. He was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Paul worked as a cook for various restaurants and also as a bartender in Santa Rosa for many...

Raymond Crabb

Raymond Crabb

Apr 13, 2014

Funeral services for Raymond Crabb, 75 of Lake Sumner, NM will be held at a later date. Mr. Crabb passed away at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2014 following an illness.He was born August 29, 1938 in Otis, NM to the home of Archie and Grace (Bradley) Crabb. He worked in the construction, rock quarry business for many years.He...

Nicolas P. Aragon

Nicolas P. Aragon

Apr 5, 2014

Nicolas Pedro Aragon, 88 of Los Lunas and a former Santa Rosa NM resident passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the V.A. Medical Center in Albuquerque following an illness.Nicolas was born June 10, 1925 in San Iganacio, NM. He grew up in San Ignacio and Cuervo where he attended school. Nicolas served in the U.S. Army, as a Private...

Paco Anaya

Paco Anaya

Apr 4, 2014

Apolicarpio Anaya also known as “A.P.” y “Paco” was born into the home of Jesus and Rosa Hull Anaya on January 27, 1922 in Fort Sumner, NM.     At the age of 92 on April 4, 2014 A.P. the last member of his generation left this life to join his heavenly family in Paradise. Besides his parents who will joyfully welcome...

Marcelena C. Baca

Marcelena C. Baca

Apr 2, 2014

Rosary services for Marcellina "Lena" Baca 84 of Hartman, Colorado will be held at 9:30 am Wednesday, April 9, 2014 followed by the funeral Mass at 10:00 am, at St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 600 E. Paramenter Street, Lamar, Colorado. A rosary will be recited at 7pm Thursday, April 10, 2014 in the Chavez Funeral Home...

Mary C Salazar

Mary C Salazar

Mar 31, 2014

  Mary C. Salazar, age 87, passed away at her granddaughters residence in Albuquerque following an illness.  Mary was born on May 4, 1926 in Puerto De Luna, NM.  She was reared and attended schools in Puerto De Luna and Santa Rosa.    Mary worked as a manager for the Gambles store in Santa Rosa for many years; she also...

Eric Aragon

Eric Aragon

Mar 28, 2014

A rosary service for Eric Aragon will be recited at 7pm Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Sumner. Funeral services will be held at 10am Thursday, April 3, 2014 at The Church on The Hill in Fort Sumner, NM with Sister Anna Teeter officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbeares will be Benny...

Mary Gauna

Mary Gauna

Mar 28, 2014

Mary C. Gauna, 85, of Fort Sumner, NM, passed away peacefully at her home early Friday morning on March 28, 2014, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was born December 5, 1928, in Fort Sumner, NM. She attended Fort Sumner schools. Mary was a devoted mother and respected business operator. She enjoyed watching sporting events, especially when her...

Jesse Peter Sandoval

Jesse Peter Sandoval

Mar 27, 2014

Funeral services for Jesse Peter Sandoval, 36 of Canoncito, NM will be held at 2pm Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at The Church on The Hill in Fort Sumner, NM with Anna Teeter officiating, burial will follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Celeste Sandoval, Ivy Sandoval, Patience Sandoval, Monique Velasquez, Ulysess Gaona, Alazerio Sandoval, Desi Padilla, and Apollos Sandoval...