 TELLES, JOSEPHINE M. Josephine M. Telles was called home by our Lord on Thursday, March 27 at age 95. The daughter of Juan and Flora Montoya, she was one of eight children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Telles, and is survived by one brother, Frank Montoya; three children, Phyllis Torres, Kathy Orell and husband Seth, Bert Telles and his partner Teresa Lombardi; grandchildren Anna Marie Dykeman and husband Kenny, James Martinez and wife Kelly; and her great-grandchildren Maximillian Dykeman, and Angelina and Sofia Martinez; as well as many extended family and friends. Josephine showed her love through her wonderful cooking, by sharing her abounding wisdom, and by all that she did for those she loved. Her award-winning recipes were featured in a local cookbook of New Mexican cooking. The family especially thanks The Woodmark at Uptown staff and hospice caregiver Indira Hernandez for their loving kindness and support during Josephine's final years. A service in celebration of her life will be held on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 1:00p.m. at Calvary of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE. Honorary Pallbearers are Bert Telles, James Martinez, Kenny Dykeman and Maximillian Dykeman. Guests are asked to share stories and memories of Josephine. Interment will take place at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
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