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Craig -- Agripina "Tina" Craig, a lifelong New Mexican, died Monday, January 15, 2001. She is survived by her sister, Bennigna Dantis of Albuquerque; nephews, Tony Baca and wife, Marian of Santa Fe, Edward Baca and wife, Lorena of Las Cruces, Phil Baca and wife, Stella of Las Cruces, Nick Dantis of Santa Fe, John Dantis and wife, Judy of Albuquerque, and Phillip Delgado and wife, Lisa of Santa Fe; nieces, Lena Gonzales and husband, Carmen of Albuquerque and Linda Romero and husband, Leonard of Santa Fe; and various great-nieces and nephews. Tina was preceded in death by her husband, Allan R. Craig on December 17, 1994, parents, Emilio and Manuelita Gonzales Delgado, brother, Leopoldo Delgado and wife, Tita, sisters, Josefita Baca and husband, Antonio, Adelina Armijo and husband, Al and niece, Lucy Armijo and husband, Alex. She married Allan R. Craig in 1949 and started to work shortly thereafter for the Santa Fe Railroad from which she retired. Tina suffered a major stroke in 1988 which left her paralyzed and unable to talk but was never deterred from having a handshake and smile for everyone, nor from participating in any family events. Before her stroke, she was very active with the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees in which she served as Secretary-Treasurer, American Legion Auxiliary, ushering at Lobo Games and many other civic and community affairs. She was a Supreme Royal Princess with the Pythian Sunshine Girls and a Supreme Representative for the Pythian Sisters. Services will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2001, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, January 18, 2001, 1:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1301 Osage Ave., in Santa Fe. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Tony Baca, Edward Baca, Phil Baca, Nick Dantis, John Dantis, and Phillip Delgado. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carmen J. Gonzales and Leonard Romero. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, January 17, 2001, 6:00 p.m. until time of service.
        Published on: Wed January 17, 2001

Craig -- Agripina "Tina" Craig, a lifelong New Mexican, died Monday, January 15, 2001. She is survived by her sister, Bennigna Dantis of Albuquerque; nephews, Tony Baca and wife, Marian of Santa Fe, Edward Baca and wife, Lorena of Las Cruces, Phil Baca and wife, Stella of Las Cruces, Nick Dantis of Santa Fe, John Dantis and wife, Judy of Albuquerque, and Phillip Delgado and wife, Lisa of Santa Fe; nieces, Lena Gonzales and husband, Carmen of Albuquerque and Linda Romero and husband, Leonard of Santa Fe; and various great-nieces and nephews. Tina was preceded in death by her husband, Allan R. Craig on December 17, 1994, parents, Emilio and Manuelita Gonzales Delgado, brother, Leopoldo Delgado and wife, Tita, sisters, Josefita Baca and husband, Antonio, Adelina Armijo and husband, Al and niece, Lucy Armijo and husband, Alex. She married Allan R. Craig in 1949 and started to work shortly thereafter for the Santa Fe Railroad from which she retired. Tina suffered a major stroke in 1988 which left her paralyzed and unable to talk but was never deterred from having a handshake and smile for everyone, nor from participating in any family events. Before her stroke, she was very active with the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees in which she served as Secretary-Treasurer, American Legion Auxiliary, ushering at Lobo Games and many other civic and community affairs. She was a Supreme Royal Princess with the Pythian Sunshine Girls and a Supreme Representative for the Pythian Sisters. Services will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1301 Osage Ave., in Santa Fe, with time pending. Please call French Mortuary, (505) 275-3500, for time. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Tony Baca, Edward Baca, Phil Baca, Nick Dantis, John Dantis, and Phillip Delgado. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carmen J. Gonzales and Leonard Romero. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, January 16, 2001, 6:00 p.m. until time of service.
        Published on: Tue January 16, 2001

Cordova -- Arturo Cordova, 59, peacefully passed away in the arms of his wife and his children on Sunday, December 31, 2000. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic and Homebound Minister, and well as a Sacristan. He was also a member of The Legion of Mary. He was preceded in death by his father, Julian Cordova in 1989; one brother, Ernest Cordova in 1956; his Godfathers, J.J. and Serdio Serna; his father-in-law, Tim Montoya; his mother-in-law, Cipry P. Montoya; and his brother-in-laws, Claudio, Richard, Robert, Gilbert, and Joe Montoya. Arturo is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Nellie of the family home in Los Chavez; four children, Diane Griego and her husband, David of Albuquerque; Art and his wife, Marissa of Los Chavez; Wayne and his wife, Helen of San Antonio, TX; Frankie and his wife, MaryHelen of Veguita; 11 loving grandchildren; his mother, Estella Cordova of Los Chavez; his brothers and sisters, Bernie and his wife, Irene of Los Chavez; Juan and his wife, Cruz of Bell Gardens, CA; Angie White of Los Lunas; Annabelle Contreras and her husband, Nago of Los Chavez; Nora Maestas and her husband, Kenny of Belen; Julie Gonzales and her husband, Teddy of Los Chavez; Gerald and his wife, Navora of Rio Communities; and Maymie Salazar and her husband, Al of CA. He is also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, and other close family members, and many, many friends, all of whom he loved very much. Arturo and Nellie were Padrinos of Santo Nino at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Los Chavez in 1995 and at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church Fiestas in 2000. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen with Interment following in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny and Eusebio Cordova, Ron Vigil, Tom Garcia, Fidel Gabaldon, and Louie Salas. Honary Pallbearers will be Arturo and Nellie's Godchildren, Daryl Griego, Art, III, Tim, and Christine Cordova, Eileen Cordova-Carrasco, Steven Contreras, Joel Moya, Jon Albert, and Robbie Pastrano, Gabriel Cordova (whom Arturo and Nellie sponsored for his First Holy Communion), Joe Pololino and JoAnn Lerma. Arturo will be remembered for his love, courage, and strength of character, which was the foundation of his life, and of his family's lives. Romero Funeral Home, Belen, NM.
        Published on: Wed January 03, 2001

Cordova -- Arturo Cordova, 59, peacefully passed away in the arms of his wife and his children on Sunday, December 31, 2000. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic and Homebound Minister, and well as a Sacristan. He was also a member of The Legion of Mary. He was preceded in death by his father, Julian Cordova in 1989; one brother, Ernest Cordova in 1956; his Godfathers, J.J. and Serdio Serna; his father-in-law, Tim Montoya; his mother-in-law, Cipry P. Montoya; and his brother-in-laws, Claudio, Richard, Robert, Gilbert, and Joe Montoya. Arturo is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Nellie of the family home in Los Chavez; four children, Diane Griego and her husband, David of Albuquerque; Art and his wife, Marissa of Los Chavez; Wayne and his wife, Helen of San Antonio, TX; Frankie and his wife, MaryHelen of Veguita; 11 loving grandchildren; his mother, Estella Cordova of Los Chavez; his brothers and sisters, Bernie and his wife, Irene of Los Chavez; Juan and his wife, Cruz of Bell Gardens, CA; Angie White of Los Lunas; Annabelle Contreras and her husband, Nago of Los Chavez; Nora Maestas and her husband, Kenny of Belen; Julie Gonzales and her husband, Teddy of Los Chavez; Gerald and his wife, Navora of Rio Communities; and Maymie Salazar and her husband, Al of CA. He is also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, and other close family members, and many, many friends, all of whom he loved very much. Arturo and Nellie were Padrinos of Santo Nino at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Los Chavez in 1995 and at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church Fiestas in 2000. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen with Interment following in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny and Eusebio Cordova, Ron Vigil, Tom Garcia, Fidel Gabaldon, and Louie Salas. Honary Pallbearers will be Arturo and Nellie's Godchildren, Daryl Griego, Art, III, Tim, and Christine Cordova, Eileen Cordova-Carrasco, Steven Contreras, Joel Moya, Jon Albert, and Robbie Pastrano, Gabriel Cordova (whom Arturo and Nellie sponsored for his First Holy Communion), Joe Pololino and JoAnn Lerma. Arturo will be remembered for his love, courage, and strength of character, which was the foundation of his life, and of his family's lives. Romero Funeral Home, Belen, NM.
        Published on: Tue January 02, 2001

Ortiz -- Carl Anthony Ortiz, 53, passed away suddenly at his home in Denver, CO, on Tuesday. He was born in Las Vegas to Arthur L. Ortiz, a prominent Las Vegas businessman and Anna Lopez Ortiz, on February 23, 1947. He graduated from Robertson High School in Las Vegas in 1965, and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Corporation Finance from Regis College in 1969. He spent one year working in banking in Albuquerque before pursuing a degree in architecture at the University of Washington. He completed his Master of Architecture degree in 1976 and spent six months in Rome, as the recipient of the prestigious Rome prize awarded by the Department of Architecture. As a recipient of the award, he participated in studies of the historic district of Trastevere and other historic districts in Rome, which resulted in a PBS presentation which was shown nationwide. He had an architectural consulting firm, Optima Southwest, which specialized in architecture, interior design and graphics, and was based in Denver, CO. He worked for architectural firms in Seattle, WA for eight years and for firms in Denver and Boulder, CO, before establishing his own business. He worked on airport component designs for airports in Rihyad, Saudi Arabia, West Palm Beach, FL and Mexico City. Historic preservation was his passion and he worked to preserve and restore historic buildings in Denver. He also was involved in bank graphics design. A very talented and versatile individual, Carl also designed new homes including his own in Albuquerque. He was known for his innovative design using color and lighting. Carl was a gentle and generous person, who loved people and creative parties. He had many friends in Colorado, New Mexico and Washington State. He loved plants, flowers, trees and fountains, and one of his hobbies was gardening. He also loved classical music and Portuguese and Brazilian music. He spoke Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish and had traveled in Western Europe, Greece and Turkey. Carl is preceded in death by his father, Arthur L. Ortiz in January of 1975. He is survived by his mother, Anna L. Ortiz; and sister, Kathleen L. Ortiz of Albuquerque; aunts, Lucy Sanchez and Tillie Ortiz of Las Vegas; an uncle, Fermin Ulibarri of Raton; his godson, James Clawson and his wife, Jane and their children, William and Katie of Denver, CO; very special cousins, Nea Stoner of Denver and Rita Winters of Seattle, WA, Frances Chavez of Littleton, CO, Barbara Kent of Arvada, CO, Carmen Ward and her husband, Andrew of Denver, and Frank Gurule of Denver, Pauline LaBonte and her husband, Al of Nashua, NH, Vangie Adams of St. Petersberg, FL, and Barbara Clements of O'Neill, NE, Rita Garcia and her husband, Willie, Leroy Sanchez and his wife, Marcella, Dr. Frank Sanchez and his wife, Joanne, Dr. Clarence Sanchez, Josie Larranaga and her husband, Robert, and Benny Ortiz of Las Vegas. In addition, he is survived by many other cousins, relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. from St. Francis Chapel at Gonzales Funerals & Cremations, 2315 Hot Springs Blvd. in Las Vegas, NM. A Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. from the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Drive NE, in Albuquerque. The Mass of Christian burial will be concelebrated on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Albuquerque by Father Antonio Mondragon and Father George V. Salazar. Entombment will follow at the Patio Garden Mausoleum at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque Flowers have not been omitted, however memorials may be made to the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd, c/o Brother Savio Charron, P.O. Box 749, Albuquerque, NM 87103 or to the Immaculate Conception Church, 811 Sixth Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701. Arrangements are under the direction of Billy G. Rogers at Gonzales Funerals & Cremations, 2315 Hot Springs Blvd., Las Vegas, NM. 1-888-525-9319.
        Published on: Sun November 26, 2000

Salazar -- Donaciano (Don) Salazar, 81, our beloved husband and father, passed away October 8, 2000. Formerly of Wagon Mound, he was retired from the New Mexico Highway Department. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ellen LeDoux Salazar; his children include David Salazar and wife, Annabelle of Colorado Springs, CO, Frances Montoya and husband, Gilbert of Albuquerque, Jerry Salazar and wife, Laurie of Ignacio, CO, Christine Roybal and husband, Serafin of Nambe, NM, Larry Salazar and wife, Sophie of Perryton, TX, Martha Ly and husband, Minh of Albuquerque. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Joaquin Salazar, Arcelia Salazar, Ronnie Montoya, James Montoya, Jaime Salazar, Eli Salazar, Marisa Salazar, Santiago Roybal, Manuelita Roybal, Larry Salazar Jr. and wife, Shelly, Augustine Salazar and wife, Misty, Joseph Salazar, Robert Salazar, Brandon Ly and Jet Ly. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Savannah and Elicia Salazar, Angelica Wadsworth-Montoya, Jayleen and Jacob Montoya, Teresa and Larry Salazar III and Ricky; his brothers and sisters include Eloy Salazar of Santa Fe, Alex Salazar and wife, Jennie of Carson City, CA, Lita Garcia and husband, Al of Bernalillo, Isabel Gonzales and husband, Jim of Pecos, NM, and Mary Lou Archuleta and husband, Crescencio of Springer, NM. A visitation will be held in Albuquerque in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services on Tuesday, October 10, 2000, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rosary at Santa Clara Church in Wagon Mound, NM at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2000, Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 11:00 p.m., and Mass will be celebrated at Santa Clara Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery, Wagon Mound, NM. Pallbearers are James Montoya, Joaquin Salazar, Eli Salazar, Santiago Roybal, Larry Salazar Jr., and Augustine Salazar. Honorary pallbearers are Jaime Salazar, Ronnie Montoya, Robert Salazar, Joseph Salazar, Brandon Ly and Jet Ly. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, (505) 343-8008.
        Published on: Tue October 10, 2000

Gonzales -- Nick Jude Gonzales, born June 27, 1969, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Nick, a loving son, father, brother, cousin, nephew is survived by his daughter, Amberlea Nicole Gonzales; his son, Nick Andrew Gonzales; and their mother, Carol; his mother, Tina M. Gonzales; father, Victor Bustos; sister, Melissa M. Gonzales; niece, Gabrielle Victoria Lloyd; grandmother, Pablita Gonzales; aunts, Juanita Ulmer and husband, Bob, Marcella Haime and husband, Harry, Lucia Sawyer and husband, Don and Florence Vigil and husband, Al; uncles, Ernest Gonzales and wife, Pat, Casimiro Gonzales and wife, Annie and Richard Gonzales and wife, Irene; and numerous other special loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Nick Gonzales, Aunt Isadora Armijo, uncles, Nick and Manuel Gonzales. Nick served in the New Mexico Army National Guard for several years. He served with the Albuquerque Police Department for 10 years. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1987 and was a member of the F.O.P. and Albuquerque Police Officers Association. Rosary will be recited Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior with Fr. Richard Olona, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nick Gonzales Memorial Fund, Bank of America, P.O. Box 25500, 87125-0500 mail code NM%-101-01-01. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue June 13, 2000

Gonzales -- Nick Jude Gonzales, born June 27, 1969, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Nick, a loving son, father, brother, cousin, nephew is survived by his daughter, Amberlea Nicole Gonzales; his son, Nick Andrew Gonzales; and their mother, Carol; his mother, Tina M. Gonzales; father, Victor Bustos; sister, Melissa M. Gonzales; niece, Gabrielle Victoria Lloyd; grandmother, Pablita Gonzales; aunts, Juanita Ulmer and husband, Bob, Marcella Haime and husband, Harry, Lucia Sawyer and husband, Don and Florence Vigil and husband, Al; uncles, Ernest Gonzales and wife, Pat, Casimiro Gonzales and wife, Annie and Richard Gonzales and wife, Irene; and numerous other special loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Nick Gonzales, Aunt Isadora Armijo, uncles, Nick and Manuel Gonzales. Nick served in the New Mexico Army National Guard for several years. He served with the Albuquerque Police Department for 10 years. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1987 and was a member of the F.O.P. and Albuquerque Police Officers Association. Rosary will be recited Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior with Fr. Richard Olona, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nick Gonzales Memorial Fund. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE, Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
        Published on: Mon June 12, 2000

Gonzales -- Nick Jude Gonzales, born June 27, 1969, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Nick, a loving son, father, brother, cousin, nephew is survived by his daughter, Amberlea Nicole Gonzales; his son, Nick Andrew Gonzales; and their mother, Carol; his mother, Tina M. Gonzales; father, Victor Bustos; sister, Melissa M. Gonzales; niece, Gabrielle Victoria Lloyd; grandmother, Pablita Gonzales; aunts, Juanita Ulmer and husband, Bob, Marcella Haime and husband, Harry, Lucia Sawyer and husband, Don and Florence Vigil and husband, Al; uncles, Ernest Gonzales and wife, Pat, Casimiro Gonzales and wife, Annie and Richard Gonzales and wife, Irene; and numerous other special loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Nick Gonzales, Aunt Isadora Armijo, uncles, Nick and Manuel Gonzales. Nick served in the New Mexico Army National Guard for several years. He served with the Albuquerque Police Department for 10 years. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1987 and was a member of the F.O.P. and Albuquerque Police Officers Association. Rosary will be recited Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior with Fr. Richard Olona, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nick Gonzales Memorial Fund. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE, Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
        Published on: Sun June 11, 2000

Nubson -- Emily D. Nubson, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1929 died, Tuesday, June 6, 2000. She is survived by her son, Victor Atencio and wife, Olivama of Chamisel, NM; sisters, Della Gonzales of Price, UT, Sophia Toman of Albuquerque and Celia Ortiz of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Carolyn Olivia Aguliar, Edwin and Noami Atencio and Della Wahl; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin L. Nubson; one brother; two sisters; two granddaughters. Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Deacon Al McClain reciting. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu June 08, 2000