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CHAVEZ, VIRGINIA GRACE MARES is now at peace with our Dear Lord after a lengthy illness. Virginia is preceded in death by her daughter Velma Chavez, son Larry Chavez, and granddaughter Natalie Chavez-Lefthand. She is survived by her son Leonard Chavez, daughter Myra Chavez, and Grandson Dominic Chavez, and Sister Mary Herrera and many more family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, March 9th 2015 at Exalting Jesus Church at 2:00pm. 436 Pennsylvania St NE Albuquerque NM 87108 505-268-5398. Psalms-91. Please visit the online guest book for Virginia at www.ReflectionofLife.com. Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington St. NE 884-5777
Published on: Sun March 08, 2015
SPIESS, CLEOFAS PAMELIA MARES Age 85, went peacefully to our Lord Thursday February 19, 2015. She was born in Las Vegas, NM to Alonzo Jose Mares and Maria Patrocinia Gallegos Mares. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents "Grampa Lonzo and Gramma Pat," her sister Priscilla Romero; her niece Frances Kohut and her great niece Cristine Cunningham. She is survived by her sister Ernestine Mares Whitney; her eight children, Carlos, James, John, Maree Romero, Matthew, Margaret Bustos, Michael and Joseph, their spouses; eighteen grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Cleo was a devout Catholic. Her ashes will be interred at her family plot in Las Vegas, NM. A memorial service will take place at that time. Our family would like to thank Father John Carney and Presbyterian Hospice/ Homecare Please visit our online guestbook for Cleofas at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505)338-2000
Published on: Mon March 02, 2015
SPIESS, CLEOFAS PAMELIA MARES Age 85, went peacefully to our Lord Thursday February 19, 2015. She was born in Las Vegas, NM to Alonzo Jose Mares and Maria Patrocinia Gallegos Mares. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents "Grampa Lonzo and Gramma Pat," her sister Priscilla Romero; her niece Frances Kohut and her great niece Cristine Cunningham. She is survived by her sister Ernestine Mares Whitney; her eight children, Carlos, James, John, Maree Romero, Matthew, Margaret Bustos, Michael and Joseph, their spouses; eighteen grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Cleo was a devout Catholic. Her ashes will be interred at her family plot in Las Vegas, NM. A memorial service will take place at that time. Our family would like to thank Father John Carney and Presbyterian Hospice/ Homecare Please visit our online guestbook for Cleofas at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505)338-2000
Published on: Sun March 01, 2015
SPIESS, CLEOFAS PAMELIA MARES Age 85, went peacefully to our Lord Thursday February 19, 2015. She was born in Las Vegas, NM to Alonzo Jose Mares and Maria Patrocinia Gallegos Mares. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents "Grampa Lonzo and Gramma Pat," her sister Priscilla Romero; her niece Frances Kohut and her great niece Cristine Cunningham. She is survived by her sister Ernestine Mares Whitney; her eight children, Carlos, James, John, Maree Romero, Matthew, Margaret Bustos, Michael and Joseph, their spouses; eighteen grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Cleo was a devout Catholic. Her ashes will be interred at her family plot in Las Vegas, NM. A memorial service will take place at that time. Our family would like to thank Father John Carney and Presbyterian Hospice/ Homecare Please visit our online guestbook for Cleofas at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505)338-2000
Published on: Sat February 28, 2015
ARAGON, ANTONIO age 74, born in Cuba, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015, at home with his loving family at his side. Mr. Aragon is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Beatrice; daughters, Antoinette Aragon, and Carmen Romero and husband, Leroy; sons, Eddie Aragon, and Eddie Chavez and wife, Maria; grandchildren, Elias, Andres, Julio, Chris, Angelica, Valerie; sister, Tillie Mares and husband, Richard; sisters-in-law, Prudy Mondragon and husband, Ramon, Palmira Hay and husband, Steve; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Aragon was preceded in death by parents, Manuel and Celia M. Aragon; brother, Daniel Aragon; sister, Effie Aragon; niece, Sylvia Genero; in laws, Dan and wife, Nellie Perea, Joe and wife, Louisa Perea, Clarence Perea, Lillie Perea, Fonchie Royal and husband, Maurice, and Rosie Perea. Antonio was a member of Cristo Rey Community in the South Valley for forty years. Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2015, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gene and Sophie Giron. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 14, 2015, at St. Edwin Catholic Church, 2150 Barcelona Rd. SW at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Urnbearers will be Eddie Chavez, Art Garcia, Christopher Chavez, and David Lopez. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Fri February 13, 2015
ARAGON, ANTONIO age 74, born in Cuba, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015, at home with his loving family at his side. Mr. Aragon is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Beatrice; daughters, Antoinette Aragon, and Carmen Romero and husband, Leroy; sons, Eddie Aragon, and Eddie Chavez and wife, Maria; grandchildren, Elias, Andres, Julio, Chris, Angelica, Valerie; sister, Tillie Mares and husband, Richard; sisters-in-law, Prudy Mondragon and husband, Ramon, Palmira Hay and husband, Steve; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Aragon was preceded in death by parents, Manuel and Celia M. Aragon; brother, Daniel Aragon; sister, Effie Aragon; niece, Sylvia Genero; in laws, Dan and wife, Nellie Perea, Joe and wife, Louisa Perea, Clarence Perea, Lillie Perea, Fonchie Royal and husband, Maurice, and Rosie Perea. Antonio was a member of Cristo Rey Community in the South Valley for forty years. Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2015, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gene and Sophie Giron. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 14, 2015, at St. Edwin Catholic Church, 2150 Barcelona Rd. SW at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Urnbearers will be Eddie Chavez, Art Garcia, Christopher Chavez, and David Lopez. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Thu February 12, 2015
MARES, ERNEST ANTHONY (TONY) Ernest Anthony (Tony) Mares died January 30, at the age of 76, after complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was born May 17, 1938, in Albuquerque, into a family steeped in the rich history of New Mexico and the desert Southwest. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Meyer; his son Ernesto Mares; daughter Vered Mares; daughter Maria Ehrnstein and her family, including granddaughters Lianna, Shannon, and Danielle; and brothers Chris and Michael and their families. He was preceded in death by his daughter Galit and his parents, Rebecca and Ernesto Gustavo Mares. There are no good words to sum up the life of such a brilliant and gentle soul. Tony was a true Renaissance man: professor, poet, essayist, dramatist, actor, political agitator and social activist, as well as mentor and friend. His life and legacy will continue to touch people through the lessons he taught his students, his overt dislike of the "establishment," and his extensive body of written work. His most recent work, a collection of poems about the Spanish Civil War, will be published posthumously. He wrote and performed his play, "I Returned and Saw Under the Sun," and traveled all over the state playing the role of Padre Martinez of Taos. His essays about Martinez were anthologized in the book, "Padre Martinez: New Perspectives from Taos." It is fitting that Tony's obituary be as untraditional as he was. Thus Tony leaves his family and friends with the following thoughts: "In the movie 'Casablanca,' Humphrey Bogart, proprietor of 'Rick's Cafe Americain,' tries to obtain the 'transit papers' from the Nazis that will allow his ex-girlfriend, played by Ingrid Bergman, to escape with her husband from Vichy controlled Casablanca. "Since I have never liked the sounds of 'will' or 'testament,' I prefer 'Transit Papers,' which seems to me a term more fluid and ambiguous with future possibilities. What will I transit to? A hideous urn that a merciful cat will knock over and scatter my ashes in some broken-down trailer home? Or ashes placed in a simple urn to be scattered over a beautiful site somewhere on the North American continent, a place like the Rio Grande or the Sandia Mountains? As I write this, I am fully aware that my ashes will have no say so whatsoever in what happens to them. So I leave it up to my resourceful wife and daughters who survive me to determine what to do with me while I am cooling off in some urn or container." While Tony is now in transit, both literally and figuratively, his life will be celebrated on Sunday, February 8, at the UNM Alumni Chapel at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please volunteer your time at your favorite charity or go to your local bookstore and support it fully. While the winter snows fall on the Sandias, we are left with our faces in the cold to reflect upon the many gifts Tony left with us. As he so aptly put it, "When the poem stops, you should go through the windshield."
Published on: Wed February 04, 2015
MARES, ERNEST ANTHONY (TONY) Ernest Anthony (Tony) Mares died January 30, at the age of 76, after complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was born May 17, 1938, in Albuquerque, into a family steeped in the rich history of New Mexico and the desert Southwest. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Meyer; his son Ernesto Mares; daughter Vered Mares; daughter Maria Ehrnstein and her family, including granddaughters Lianna, Shannon, and Danielle; and brothers Chris and Michael and their families. He was preceded in death by his daughter Galit and his parents, Rebecca and Ernesto Gustavo Mares. There are no good words to sum up the life of such a brilliant and gentle soul. Tony was a true Renaissance man: professor, poet, essayist, dramatist, actor, political agitator and social activist, as well as mentor and friend. His life and legacy will continue to touch people through the lessons he taught his students, his overt dislike of the "establishment," and his extensive body of written work. His most recent work, a collection of poems about the Spanish Civil War, will be published posthumously. He wrote and performed his play, "I Returned and Saw Under the Sun," and traveled all over the state playing the role of Padre Martinez of Taos. His essays about Martinez were anthologized in the book, "Padre Martinez: New Perspectives from Taos." It is fitting that Tony's obituary be as untraditional as he was. Thus Tony leaves his family and friends with the following thoughts: "In the movie 'Casablanca,' Humphrey Bogart, proprietor of 'Rick's Cafe Americain,' tries to obtain the 'transit papers' from the Nazis that will allow his ex-girlfriend, played by Ingrid Bergman, to escape with her husband from Vichy controlled Casablanca. "Since I have never liked the sounds of 'will' or 'testament,' I prefer 'Transit Papers,' which seems to me a term more fluid and ambiguous with future possibilities. What will I transit to? A hideous urn that a merciful cat will knock over and scatter my ashes in some broken-down trailer home? Or ashes placed in a simple urn to be scattered over a beautiful site somewhere on the North American continent, a place like the Rio Grande or the Sandia Mountains? As I write this, I am fully aware that my ashes will have no say so whatsoever in what happens to them. So I leave it up to my resourceful wife and daughters who survive me to determine what to do with me while I am cooling off in some urn or container." While Tony is now in transit, both literally and figuratively, his life will be celebrated on Sunday, February 8, at the UNM Alumni Chapel at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please volunteer your time at your favorite charity or go to your local bookstore and support it fully. While the winter snows fall on the Sandias, we are left with our faces in the cold to reflect upon the many gifts Tony left with us. As he so aptly put it, "When the poem stops, you should go through the windshield."
Published on: Tue February 03, 2015
MARES, PATRICIA JOAN Died peacefully on January 10, 2015, in Durango, CO., at Sunshine Gardens Country Home memory care facility, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Patricia (Patsy) was born in Santa Fe, NM, March 23, 1936 to Orlando T. Espinosa and Elena Garcia Espinosa. Patsy graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1954 and went on to the University of New Mexico where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 1958. Patsy was a Registered Dietician and was employed by Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland for 25 years. Patsy also taught educational seminars for professionals in her career field specializing in diabetes. Patsy enjoyed sewing, crafts, and was an excellent cook. Patsy and Paul Mares were both single at their 45th high school class reunion and reunited in a romantic relationship that led to marriage on December 2, 2000. Patsy retired in 1999, married Paul and moved to Durango. Patsy is survived by her husband Paul Mares; her daughter Lisa Laranjeira and husband Luis; son Gregory Wise and wife Mimi; her son Brian Wise and wife Patti; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren as well as seven children; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren on Paul's side. For our Durango friends, a memorial mass for Patsy will be at St. Columba Church on Sat., Jan. 17, 2015 at 10:00 am. A second service will occur in Albuquerque, NM on Sat., Jan. 31st at 10 am at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel. A reception to follow. In leiu of flowers, please make a donation in Patsy's name, to the Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, PO Box 1950, Clarksburg, MD 20871.
Published on: Sun January 25, 2015
TORRES, ANNELLE Annelle Torres age 51, born June 21, 1963 passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Thursday, December 18, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father Ezekiel Mares, her sister Celeste and her sister in-law Barbara. She is survived by her partner Dennis; daughters, Natasha her husband Derek, Kristine her partner Mike, Susan her wife Angelica; her grandchildren Jovan, Ethan, Stevie, and Shayne; mother Mercedes; sisters Lori, Claudette, Michelle and their families. There will be a Celebration of Life in Annelle's honor on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the F.O. Eagles on Early Street in Santa Fe from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Please join us.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
