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ANAYA, VICTOR RAYMOND Victor Anaya, 58, passed away February 21, 2015. Victor was known for his love of faith, his children, his grandchildren, and his heart of gold. He is survived by loving wife, Lisa; his daughter, Victoria; his son, Ely (Brittany); and his two grandchildren, Santos and Selena. He is also survived by brothers, Greg, Gilbert, Mario and Timothy; sisters, Wanda, Yolanda (Ernie), and Lisa. He was preceded in death by father, Gilbert Anaya; his mother, Virginia Anaya, and brother, Ruben Anaya. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac Road SW, in Albuquerque. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., also at the Church of the Ascension. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are greatly appreciated. Please visit our online guestbook for Victor at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Wed February 25, 2015
GARCIA, GILBERT A. JR. In Loving Memory 1-10-84 - 2-25-14 One year ago today God sent his angels to take you home. Your children are growing like you wouldn't believe. We think of you and pray for you everyday. All your family and relatives miss you a lot. You will always be in our hearts, lives and memories. Rest in peace "Berbs", our son.
Published on: Wed February 25, 2015
VIGIL, GILBERT JOSE born in Martineztown on October 21, 1950 went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2015. As an attorney, Gilbert served the disadvantaged and was a zealous advocate for civil rights. Gilbert is survived by five siblings; four children: Christina, Martin, Lisa and Jenny; and four beautiful grandchildren. He also mentored, loved, and raised countless others like his own family. A memorial service in honor of Gilbert's life will be held Friday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Garcia's Mortuary, 717 Stover S.W. Graveside funeral service on Saturday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in the Rose Garden, 924 Menaul N.E. followed by a reception. Family requests donations in lieu of flowers.
Published on: Fri February 20, 2015
ORTIZ, FRANCES LACASSAGNE LUCERO 103 - a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on February 13, 2015. Born to Paul and Melinda Delgado Lacassagne on August 14, 1911, she was a granddaughter of Etienne Lacassagne, a French artisan recruited by Archbishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy to help construct the St. Francis Cathedral and Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Osmundo Lucero and Ambrosio F. Ortiz, and her sisters, Adelina Rivera Fresquez, Isabel Ortiz, Josina Romero, Lucy McCachren, Teresa Romero, Consuelo Lacassagne, a brother, Edward Lacassagne, son-in-law state Sen. Edward J. Lopez and granddaughters Elizabeth Anne Lopez and Karen Ortiz. She is survived by children, Rozella Lopez (widow of Sen. Lopez), Alicia Pino (Gilbert), Gloria Wells (Brian), Terry Lopez (Ted), Patrick T. Ortiz (Judy); grandchildren, Melinda Robbins, Edward J. Lopez, Jr. (Tara), Karen Walker (Corey), Kenneth J. Pino (Ryszard), Thomas J. Pino (Valerie), Ron Pino (Linda), Regina Ligon (David), Elaine Pino, Melissa Rutland (Erik), Jennifer Stagen (Neil), Adam Wells, Matthew Wells (Kylee), Amy Lloyd (Aaron), Kevin Lopez, Kenny Lopez, Keith Lopez, Kathy Lopez; her sister Viola Manzanares (Horace); and 27 great- grandchildren. She attended St. Francis School and Loretto Academy in Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Business College. She was a member Our Lady of Guadalupe (Santa Fe) Parish Council, the Catholic Daughters of America, Little Flower Reading Circle, Our Lady of Guadalupe Ladies Society, Holy Family Society, Altar Society, Perpetual Adoration Society, La Sociedad Folklorica and she taught CCD. Frances worked at the Santa Fe County Clerk's Office and the U.S. District Court as deputy clerk and later as personal secretary to Judge H. Vearle Payne. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. and a Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015 in Santa Fe at El Santuario de Guadalupe (the old Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church), 417 Agua Fria St., 87501. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 417 Agua Fria St., 87501, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015. Pallbearers are: Edward J. Lopez, Jr., Kenneth J. Pino, Thomas J. Pino, Ron Pino, Matthew Wells, Kevin Lopez, Kenneth Lopez, and Keith Lopez. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Published on: Fri February 20, 2015
BEST, MARJORIE LOUISE Marjorie Best, 89, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed peacefully on February 12, 2015. Marjorie was the first baby born on New Year's Day in 1926, born to William and Mary Easterday. She grew up and raised her own family with the Sandias as her back drop. She married the love of her life, Robert H. Best in 1945. Family was her focus in life and the kitchen always smelled of fresh baked bread. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and son, Charles R. Best of Albuquerque. She is survived by her children, Jimmy Best, Barbara Gilbert and husband, Ray; and daughter-in-law, Shirley Best all of Albuquerque. With precious memories of popcorn and cookies she is survived by her grandchildren, John Best, Chip (Skye) Best, and Aimee (Craig) Sigmon all of NC, Jennifer Best of IL, Danny (Sasha) Gilbert of KS, Debbie (Rene) Luis of FL, Steve (Nicole) Gilbert of WA; seven great-grandchildren, Charles, Henry, Audrey, Rene, Cora, Ziva, and Joseph. Something of God is in a mother's love, Something of His tenderness and care; When I see a mother with a child, I see God there. Thank you Mom. A memorial will be held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, 87107. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to honor Marjorie at the Salvation Army, salvationarmy.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Marjorie at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Thu February 19, 2015
ORTIZ, FRANCES LACASSAGNE LUCERO 103 - a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on February 13, 2015. Born to Paul and Melinda Delgado Lacassagne on August 14, 1911, she was a granddaughter of Etienne Lacassagne, a French artisan recruited by Archbishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy to help construct the St. Francis Cathedral and Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Osmundo Lucero and Ambrosio F. Ortiz, and her sisters, Adelina Rivera Fresquez, Isabel Ortiz, Josina Romero, Lucy McCachren, Teresa Romero, Consuelo Lacassagne, a brother, Edward Lacassagne, son-in-law state Sen. Edward J. Lopez and granddaughters Elizabeth Anne Lopez and Karen Ortiz. She is survived by children, Rozella Lopez (widow of Sen. Lopez), Alicia Pino (Gilbert), Gloria Wells (Brian), Terry Lopez (Ted), Patrick T. Ortiz (Judy); grandchildren, Melinda Robbins, Edward J. Lopez, Jr. (Tara), Karen Walker (Corey), Kenneth J. Pino (Ryszard), Thomas J. Pino (Valerie), Ron Pino (Linda), Regina Ligon (David), Elaine Pino, Melissa Rutland (Erik), Jennifer Stagen (Neil), Adam Wells, Matthew Wells (Kylee), Amy Lloyd (Aaron), Kevin Lopez, Kenny Lopez, Keith Lopez, Kathy Lopez; her sister Viola Manzanares (Horace); and 27 great- grandchildren. She attended St. Francis School and Loretto Academy in Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Business College. She was a member Our Lady of Guadalupe (Santa Fe) Parish Council, the Catholic Daughters of America, Little Flower Reading Circle, Our Lady of Guadalupe Ladies Society, Holy Family Society, Altar Society, Perpetual Adoration Society, La Sociedad Folklorica and she taught CCD. Frances worked at the Santa Fe County Clerk's Office and the U.S. District Court as deputy clerk and later as personal secretary to Judge H. Vearle Payne. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. and a Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015 in Santa Fe at El Santuario de Guadalupe (the old Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church), 417 Agua Fria St., 87501. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 417 Agua Fria St., 87501, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015. Pallbearers are: Edward J. Lopez, Jr., Kenneth J. Pino, Thomas J. Pino, Ron Pino, Matthew Wells, Kevin Lopez, Kenneth Lopez, and Keith Lopez. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Published on: Thu February 19, 2015
MONTOYA, ANDREA CARRILLO Andrea Carrillo Montoya passed away peacefully with grace in Albuquerque early Friday morning, February 13th surrounded by loved ones. A long journey back to her beginning. Born in 1923 the 7th of 9 surviving children in Agua Fria, NM to Filberto and Maria Carrillo, the essential tasks of survival were to raise children, care for animals, tend crops and provide spiritual guidance. Going to school was regarded as a treasured opportunity, not an obligation. It is these circumstances and values that would shape her and those she touched. By the time she graduated from Santa Fe High school in 1941, she had been offered a 4 year 4H scholarship to New Mexico State University. Her Dad forbade her to accept , as college was no place for a woman. Instead, she found employment as an office assistant in the Department of Agriculture. She then met a military man and future husband, Ralph Tomas Montoya. Several years later she was a wife and mother of two sons. Determined to provide the best possible future for her family, she found a way to navigate and adapt to new conveniences, technologies and social diversity, while maintaining the beliefs and values handed down from her parents. Over decades, accommodations were made, bending never breaking to stresses and opportunities of a modern life. Compromise was rarely part of her solution, raising two more children. Gaining confidence and a new realization of choices as an independent woman, she was a entrepreneur, rancher and realtor. She spent several decades compiling her geneology dating back to the 1500's, yet her most peaceful times were spent on her ranch, tending to the cattle, fixing the houses, mending fences, and talking about making improvements until her death at the age of 92. She was a Founding Member of the Associates of the Blessed Sacrament, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, New Mexico Geneology Society and a long-time active member of Queen of Heaven and St. Charles Borromeo Parish. Regardless of her environment, she was the happiest when she was connected to the earth, her family, and her Creator. Her grandchildren gave her tremendous joy and treasured memories. She will be deeply missed by those she touched and mentored. Her charm, wit, independence, drive, graciousness and loving nature became a moniker of her elderly years which will leave a legacy through family, friends and caregivers. She is survived by her children, Ralph Gilbert Montoya, Michael Anthony Montoya and spouse, Chris Montoya, Joseph Ronald Montoya, Maria Dolores Preciado and spouse, Lupe Preciado; grandchildren Rudolfo Montoya and spouse Charity Montoya, Glynis Montoya, Gabriella Preciado, Joaquin Preciado; sister, Anita Salazar; and many, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Marcia Byers, Romalda Neeb, Amelia Carrillo, Rudy Carrillo, Manuel Carrillo, Antonia Lerma, Filiberto Carrillo, and Lucinda Garcia. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 18, 2015 beginning at 5:00 PM with the Rosary following at 6:00 PM. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Avenue SE. Mass will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo, 1818 Coal Avenue SE at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2015 with the burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong-Thorne Life Events Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Published on: Wed February 18, 2015
VIGIL, GILBERT JOSE born in Martineztown on October 21, 1950 went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2015. As an attorney, Gilbert served the disadvantaged and was a zealous advocate for civil rights. Gilbert is survived by five siblings; four children: Christina, Martin, Lisa and Jenny; and four beautiful grandchildren. He also mentored, loved, and raised countless others like his own family. A memorial service in honor of Gilbert's life will be held Friday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Garcia's Mortuary, 717 Stover S.W. Graveside funeral service on Saturday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in the Rose Garden, 924 Menaul N.E. followed by a reception. Family requests donations in lieu of flowers.
Published on: Wed February 18, 2015
ORTIZ, FRANCES LACASSAGNE LUCERO 103 - a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on February 13, 2015. Born to Paul and Melinda Delgado Lacassagne on August 14, 1911, she was a granddaughter of Etienne Lacassagne, a French artisan recruited by Archbishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy to help construct the St. Francis Cathedral and Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Osmundo Lucero and Ambrosio F. Ortiz, and her sisters, Adelina Rivera Fresquez, Isabel Ortiz, Josina Romero, Lucy McCachren, Teresa Romero, Consuelo Lacassagne, a brother, Edward Lacassagne, son-in-law state Sen. Edward J. Lopez and granddaughters Elizabeth Anne Lopez and Karen Ortiz. She is survived by children, Rozella Lopez (widow of Sen. Lopez), Alicia Pino (Gilbert), Gloria Wells (Brian), Terry Lopez (Ted), Patrick T. Ortiz (Judy); grandchildren, Melinda Robbins, Edward J. Lopez, Jr. (Tara), Karen Walker (Corey), Kenneth J. Pino (Ryszard), Thomas J. Pino (Valerie), Ron Pino (Linda), Regina Ligon (David), Elaine Pino, Melissa Rutland (Erik), Jennifer Stagen (Neil), Adam Wells, Matthew Wells (Kylee), Amy Lloyd (Aaron), Kevin Lopez, Kenny Lopez, Keith Lopez, Kathy Lopez; her sister Viola Manzanares (Horace); and 27 great- grandchildren. She attended St. Francis School and Loretto Academy in Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Business College. She was a member Our Lady of Guadalupe (Santa Fe) Parish Council, the Catholic Daughters of America, Little Flower Reading Circle, Our Lady of Guadalupe Ladies Society, Holy Family Society, Altar Society, Perpetual Adoration Society, La Sociedad Folklorica and she taught CCD. Frances worked at the Santa Fe County Clerk's Office and the U.S. District Court as deputy clerk and later as personal secretary to Judge H. Vearle Payne. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. and a Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015 in Santa Fe at El Santuario de Guadalupe (the old Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church), 417 Agua Fria St., 87501. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 417 Agua Fria St., 87501, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015. Pallbearers are: Edward J. Lopez, Jr., Kenneth J. Pino, Thomas J. Pino, Ron Pino, Matthew Wells, Kevin Lopez, Kenneth Lopez, and Keith Lopez. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Published on: Wed February 18, 2015
VIGIL, GILBERT JOSE born in Martineztown on October 21, 1950 went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2015. As an attorney, Gilbert served the disadvantaged and was a zealous advocate for civil rights. Gilbert is survived by five siblings; four children: Christina, Martin, Lisa and Jenny; and four beautiful grandchildren. He also mentored, loved, and raised countless others like his own family. A memorial service in honor of Gilbert's life will be held Friday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Garcia's Mortuary, 717 Stover S.W. Graveside funeral service on Saturday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in the Rose Garden, 924 Menaul N.E. followed by a reception. Family requests donations in lieu of flowers.
Published on: Tue February 17, 2015
