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GIRON, ANDREA B. Age 95, beloved mother of 14 children, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully Saturday, February 21, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Acacia, NM on September 2, 1919 and lived most of her life in Albuquerque. Andrea will be remembered for her delicious cooking, especially her homemade bread and red chile. Her home was always open to family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo and Margarita Benavidez; husband, Pilar Giron; sons, Steve, Phillip and Victor Giron; daughters, Margaret Padilla, Angel Hall and Christine Baca; grandsons, Tony Lee and Christopher Giron; brother, Joe Benavidez; sisters, Terry Montoya, Susie Padilla, Ascension Montoya and Adela Ryals. Andrea is survived by five sons, Bernie and wife, Doris, Randy and wife, Kathy, Rick and wife, Gloria, Pilar and wife, Felicia, Ramey and wife, Aime; three daughters, Tina Patton and husband, Dan, Rosie Maron and husband, Dr. Barry, Yolanda Giron and partner, John Martinez; son-in-law Louie Padilla; brother, Ernest Benavidez and sister Lita Pino and husband, Joe; sister-in-law, Novie Benavidez; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Gary Padilla, Martin Otero, Jason Patton, Sam Giron, Rick Giron II and Brian Giron. A special thanks to the staff at Paloma Blanca nursing home. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
Published on: Wed February 25, 2015
ARROYOS, TONY Our dad, Tony Arroyos passed away peacefully on February 15, 2015 after living a life of love and service to others. He is and was always loved and will be greatly missed by his daughters Rhonda, Anna and Lisa; sharing in the grief of their loss is their mother Jennifer, his first wife; his two sons-in-law Bob and Tony; along with grandchildren, Vinzent, Leah Bella, Matthew, Hope, Joshua, Alyssa, Ryan and Valeri; and great-grandchildren, Autumn, Justice, Cameron, Evan, Avery, Zachery, Sophia and Cyrus, some of whom he didn't ever get the chance to know, but kept them in his prayers anyway. Our dad will always be remembered with love and admiration by numerous relatives and friends both near and far who share our loss as well. He bestowed upon us all the power of unconditional love and we will forever cherish the time we were able to share with him before he was called to his heavenly home. Eres un guerrero, y un gran ser de luz. You are a warrior and a great being of light. Interment will be Monday, February 23, 2015, at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 9:45 a.m.
Published on: Sun February 22, 2015
MARTINEZ, JOSE D. Jose D. Martinez died peacefully in his sleep in his home on Feb. 17, 2015 at the age of 87. He is survived by his children, JD, Dianne, Dulcy and Lori; and siblings Ronnie, Ricardo, Ola, and Crucita. He is preceded in death by his Brother, Tony S. Martinez. Jose was born in Moses, NM born to Antonio and Isaria Martinez. After graduating from High School in Clayton, NM he joined the Air Force and with his Wife, Stella raised a family worldwide including Germany, Turkey and Japan. He achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, E-8 and served his country for 27 distinguished years before retiring with his family in Albuquerque. He then worked for Wang Laboratories as a computer hardware technician. Since 1975 he was an active member of American Legion Post 99 and served on the board of trustees. He was always the first to volunteer to tar the roof of Post 99 on a hot summer day or fix a leaky, icy roof on a cold, windy winter day. He was a big hearted man whom everyone loved. His four children, nine grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren thought the world of him because he always gave warm hugs with big smiles and was always there for each of them. Jose loved to RV and fish and have family reunions in the great outdoors which made wonderful memories for all five generations of our family. He knows Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Rosary will be recited on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. The family would like to thank all caregivers and the Presbyterian hospital staff and hospice for their dedicated care. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project at WoundedWarriorProject.org. Please visit the online guest book for Jose at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun February 22, 2015
GARCIA, TONY Lorraine K. Garcia and family invite everyone to remember the passing of Tony Garcia, her beloved husband of 50 years, 1 year ago on February 21st. An excellent mechanic and avid fisherman, Tony is remembered as an honest, hard-working, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is truly missed every moment of every day. Tony is interred at Sunset Memorial Park on Rose Drive just across from the intersection of Floral Drive. We ask that you please remember Tony for the friend he was to all, the guiding hand he was to his family, and the father some felt they always needed. God Bless You, Grandpa.
Published on: Sat February 21, 2015
ARROYOS, TONY Of Rio Rancho, NM, completed his earthly journey and is now free from pain and suffering. He now resides in his Father's home with family and friends that preceded him. Tony will be missed by many friends of all walks of life. He was a very strong man and was always there when people needed him. His loving heart and great smile made it difficult to forget him. Tony is survived by his loving, devoted, faithful, caring wife Veronica; his daughter Lisa, the love of his life; his amazing grandson Vinzent, who cherished his Papa; his grandson Micah, who was Papa's ray of sunshine; Walter, who took on the role of caregiver; and Maria Louisa, his goddaughter, who made him smile when she walked into the room. Tony proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. First director of Santa Fe Senior Citizens program. Professional staff member of US Senate. Entrepreneur. Bernalillo Senior Center Director. Post and District Commander of American Legion. Special thanks to niece AnaLucia and husband Ernesto for their love, support and assistance. Services are Friday, February 20, 2015, at 10:00 am at Church of Incarnation, 2309 Monterray RD NE, Rio Rancho 87144, 505-771-8331. Interment to follow Monday, February 23, 2015, at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 9:45 am.
Published on: Thu February 19, 2015
HILLERMAN, MARIE ELIZABETH Marie Elizabeth Hillerman, 87, of Albuquerque's Los Ranchos, died peacefully on February 12, 2015 of an infection. She was born in Shawnee, OK on Feb. 27, 1927, the second of four children. She was always an avid reader and a life-long learner. Marie had the honor of introducing Eleanor Roosevelt when the former first lady came to visit her high school. Marie graduated from the University of Oklahoma where she majored in microbiology and education. She met the love of her life for more than 60 years, Tony Hillerman, at a Newman Center dance and became a dedicated football and basketball fan (Go Sooners and Lobos!). Marie and Tony married on Aug. 16, 1948 and lived in several small towns in Texas and Oklahoma where she worked as a junior high teacher. In 1953, Tony's career as a journalist brought them and their baby Anne to Santa Fe, NM. In Santa Fe they added to their family with the adoption of Jan, Tony Jr., Monica and Steve. In addition to raising five children, Marie was active in her Catholic parish, teaching CCD classes and preparing children for Confirmation. She also worked as a freelance meteorologist and substitute teacher and enjoyed life as a bridge player, passionate gardener and bird watcher. The Hillerman family moved to Albuquerque in 1963 when Tony went to work for the University of New Mexico. In Albuquerque, the adoption of Daniel made the family complete. Marie continued her life-long devotion to her Catholic faith, becoming an active member of Our Lady of the Annunciation parish. When the children left home, Marie travelled with Tony on book tours visiting France, Italy and Scandinavia. She loved her work as a volunteer with the Marianites bringing Holy Communion to the sick and elderly. She served for many years on the board of the Catholic Foundation helping people of all faiths. Among her many other interests were helping organizations which worked to improve education and living conditions on the Navajo Reservation, programs for battered families and to help those released from prison rebuild their lives. She was a Master Gardener and enjoyed answering questions about plants and pests through the Albuquerque Garden Center. Marie is survived by her family: daughter Anne Hillerman, husband Don Strel and grandson Brandon Strel and step grandsons Sean Strel and Kevin Strel and partner Gisele Delony, step-granddaughter Carrie Reinecke, husband Craig and great-grandsons Skyler and Taran. She is also surviving by her daughter Jan Grado, husband Rudy and grandson lan Grado, wife Stephanie and great-granddaughters Gianna and Zia; grandson Matthew Grado and fiance Brielle Wozny; granddaughter Sarah Tuico and her husband J R. Also surviving her is son Tony Hillerman, Jr. and his wife Lori. Also surviving her is daughter Monica Atwell, husband Doug and granddaughter Dawn Atwell, partner Jenny Galindo and great-grandson Jayden T. Galindo, granddaughter Cassandra Atwell and wife Tammy Hiland and great granddaughter Ashlynn T. Hiland; daughter Echo Atwell and fiance Jaime Galvan and great-grandchildren Ryley, Jersey, Phoenix and Nevada Galvan; granddaughter Toni Martinez, husband Mando and great-grandchildren Sage and Bensen Martinez. She is also survived by her son Steven August Hillerman and her son Daniel Bernard Hillerman and granddaughter Candyce Hillerman and grandson Daniel Christopher Hillerman and wife Terryn. She is also survived by a sister, Teresa Sifford and her husband, Dewey, and a brother-in-law, Loren Luschen, and her sister-in-law Margaret Mary Chambers and many nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Joseph and Anna Margreta (Schepers) Unzner; her husband of 60 years, author Tony Hillerman, and by her brother, Charles Francis Unzner and a sister, Gesina Joan Clarkson Luschen. A Rosary service will be held at FRENCH-Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming NE on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2621 Vermont Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 followed by a reception hosted by the family from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown, 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday at 1: 30 p.m. In honor of Marie's generosity, the family asks that, instead of flowers, that donations be made to the Catholic Foundation, 4333 Pan American Highway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 or to programs that are dear to the Hillerman family at the University of New Mexico, the Tony Hillerman Collection Fund at UNM Libraries and the Hillerman-McGarrity Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing, University of New Mexico Foundation, Inc., Two Woodward Center, 700 Lomas Blvd NE, Ste. 108, Albuquerque, NM 87102. www.unmfund.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Hillerman at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Wed February 18, 2015
HILLERMAN, MARIE ELIZABETH Marie Elizabeth Hillerman, 87, of Albuquerque's Los Ranchos, died peacefully on February 12, 2015 of an infection. She was born in Shawnee, OK on Feb. 27, 1927, the second of four children. She was always an avid reader and a life-long learner. Marie had the honor of introducing Eleanor Roosevelt when the former first lady came to visit her high school. Marie graduated from the University of Oklahoma where she majored in microbiology and education. She met the love of her life for more than 60 years, Tony Hillerman, at a Newman Center dance and became a dedicated football and basketball fan (Go Sooners and Lobos!). Marie and Tony married on Aug. 16, 1948 and lived in several small towns in Texas and Oklahoma where she worked as a junior high teacher. In 1953, Tony's career as a journalist brought them and their baby Anne to Santa Fe, NM. In Santa Fe they added to their family with the adoption of Jan, Tony Jr., Monica and Steve. In addition to raising five children, Marie was active in her Catholic parish, teaching CCD classes and preparing children for Confirmation. She also worked as a freelance meteorologist and substitute teacher and enjoyed life as a bridge player, passionate gardener and bird watcher. The Hillerman family moved to Albuquerque in 1963 when Tony went to work for the University of New Mexico. In Albuquerque, the adoption of Daniel made the family complete. Marie continued her life-long devotion to her Catholic faith, becoming an active member of Our Lady of the Annunciation parish. When the children left home, Marie travelled with Tony on book tours visiting France, Italy and Scandinavia. She loved her work as a volunteer with the Marianites bringing Holy Communion to the sick and elderly. She served for many years on the board of the Catholic Foundation helping people of all faiths. Among her many other interests were helping organizations which worked to improve education and living conditions on the Navajo Reservation, programs for battered families and to help those released from prison rebuild their lives. She was a Master Gardener and enjoyed answering questions about plants and pests through the Albuquerque Garden Center. Marie is survived by her family: daughter Anne Hillerman, husband Don Strel and grandson Brandon Strel and step grandsons Sean Strel and Kevin Strel and partner Gisele Delony, step-granddaughter Carrie Reinecke, husband Craig and great-grandsons Skyler and Taran. She is also surviving by her daughter Jan Grado, husband Rudy and grandson lan Grado, wife Stephanie and great-granddaughters Gianna and Zia; grandson Matthew Grado and fiance Brielle Wozny; granddaughter Sarah Tuico and her husband J R. Also surviving her is son Tony Hillerman, Jr. and his wife Lori. Also surviving her is daughter Monica Atwell, husband Doug and granddaughter Dawn Atwell, partner Jenny Galindo and great-grandson Jayden T. Galindo, granddaughter Cassandra Atwell and wife Tammy Hiland and great granddaughter Ashlynn T. Hiland; daughter Echo Atwell and fiance Jaime Galvan and great-grandchildren Ryley, Jersey, Phoenix and Nevada Galvan; granddaughter Toni Martinez, husband Mando and great-grandchildren Sage and Bensen Martinez. She is also survived by her son Steven August Hillerman and her son Daniel Bernard Hillerman and granddaughter Candyce Hillerman and grandson Daniel Christopher Hillerman and wife Terryn. She is also survived by a sister, Teresa Sifford and her husband, Dewey, and a brother-in-law, Loren Luschen, and her sister-in-law Margaret Mary Chambers and many nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Joseph and Anna Margreta (Schepers) Unzner; her husband of 60 years, author Tony Hillerman, and by her brother, Charles Francis Unzner and a sister, Gesina Joan Clarkson Luschen. A rosary service will be held at FRENCH-Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming NE on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2015 at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2015 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2621 Vermont Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday at 1: 30 p.m. In honor of Marie's generosity, the family asks that, instead of flowers, that donations be made to the Catholic Foundation, 4333 Pan American Highway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 or to programs that are dear to the Hillerman family at the University of New Mexico, the Tony Hillerman Collection Fund at UNM Libraries and the Hillerman-McGarrity Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing, University of New Mexico Foundation, Inc., Two Woodward Center, 700 Lomas Blvd NE, Ste. 108, Albuquerque, NM 87102. www.unmfund.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Hillerman at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sun February 15, 2015
GOFF, JENNIE JEROME REV. Reverend Jennie Jerome Goff died peacefully after a long illness, which she suffered with bravery and grace, surrounded by her husband, family and loved ones at her home in Bernalillo, Saturday, January 31st. Jennie was ordained as a minister of the Church of Religious Science in 2003, now Centers for Spiritual Living. She served as an assistant minister at Rio Grande CSL, and was involved in many activities there. Until her death, Jennie was the representative of the Spanish Language Ministry within the worldwide span of the Centers for Spiritual Living. Jennie was born in Saltzburg, Austria, February 23rd, 1953 where her parents, Robert and Jerome Gray, were stationed in the US Army. Her namesake was Jennie Jerome, a first cousin five generations removed, whose son was Winston Churchill. Jennie grew up in New Mexico and Wyoming as well as Mexico where she developed her lifelong connection to Latin American culture. She graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming in 1970. The following year Jennie's parents died tragically in a sailing accident on Pathfinder Lake in Wyoming. Their death when she was only eighteen was a central challenge in her life which she overcame through the love of her husband, her family and through her church. After graduating from the University of Wyoming she became a teacher in Ten Sleep and Rock Springs, Wyoming and in 1977 married the love of her life, Robert E. Goff. Within two weeks of getting married they were on their way to Mexico which was the first of many trips they took to Mexico and Europe. Jennie and Bob came back to Albuquerque to settle in the early 80's and later Jennie bought her grandmother, Ruth Corbett's insurance agency in 1983, when it became the Jennie Goff Agency. Bob Goff, an artist and builder, built their house in Bernalillo where they celebrated their love of her native New Mexico, surrounded by his paintings of New Mexican landscapes and their collections of Native American and Mexican artifacts. In the early nineties Jennie and Bob bought land in Llaves, New Mexico where Bob built another adobe house, this time with space for their horses, Wind Walker and Rain or Shine. It was a place to spend time with nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles hiking, camping and stargazing. The land had a deep spiritual meaning for Jennie and because of this she chose to share her retreat with many of her CSL family as well. Jennie is survived by her husband, Robert E. Goff of Bernalillo; her brother, Robert Gray and his wife Goody of Darien, CT; her sister Sandy Zemanek and her husband Bill of Los Lunas; as well as eight nieces and nephews: Lindsey, Andrew and Alex Zemanek, Priscilla, Robert and Harry Gray, Kristi Carbajal and Kerry Brando. She adored her uncles and aunts - Peter and Maja Biddle, Tony and Ramona Biddle, Kelley and Karen Corbett, Cynthia Lu Corbett and LeRoy Simmons, Marcia Gordon and Charles Corbett - and all of their children. There will be a celebration of her life on March 21st at 10 am at the Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living, 4374 Alexander Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM. Memorial donations may be made to CSL's Spanish Language Ministry.
Published on: Sat February 14, 2015
ORTIZ, ADAM PAUL Our beloved son, brother and father Adam Paul Ortiz recently passed away surrounded by friends and family. He was born Nov. 26, 1978 and passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. He is survived by his daughter Jamison, the love and light of his life; parents Tony and Guadalupita Ortiz; his brother John and wife Kirsten and nieces Mikayla, Hannah, and Emma; his very dear friends Andrea Jasen and Jonah Miller; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Adam was well loved by all who knew him and was known for his wit and humor and his ability to make everyone feel special. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1997 and earned a bachelor's degree from the Anderson School of Business at the University of New Mexico in 2003. His love of marketing and sales led to a successful career. ROSARY AND FUNERAL MASS SERVICES WILL BE IN ALBUQUERQUE AT ST. JOSEPH ON THE RIO GRANDE CATHOLIC CHURCH. Rosary visitation begins at 6 pm. followed by recitation of the Rosary at 7 pm on Sunday, Feb. 8. Funeral Mass at 9 am, Monday, Feb. 9. The church is located at 5901 St. Joseph's Drive NW. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. A celebration of Adam's life will begin at noon at the Notah Begay III room, Ladera Golf Course, 3401 Ladera Dr. NW.
Published on: Sun February 08, 2015
ORTIZ, ADAM PAUL Our beloved son, brother and father Adam Paul Ortiz recently passed away surrounded by friends and family. He was born Nov. 26, 1978 and passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. He is survived by his daughter Jamison, the love and light of his life; parents Tony and Guadalupita Ortiz; his brother John and wife Kirsten and nieces Mikayla, Hannah, and Emma; his very dear friends Andrea Jasen and Jonah Miller; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Adam was well loved by all who knew him and was known for his wit and humor and his ability to make everyone feel special. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1997 and earned a bachelor's degree from the Anderson School of Business at the University of New Mexico in 2003. His love of marketing and sales led to a successful career. ROSARY AND FUNERAL MASS SERVICES WILL BE IN ALBUQUERQUE AT ST. JOSEPH ON THE RIO GRANDE CATHOLIC CHURCH. Rosary visitation begins at 6 pm. followed by recitation of the Rosary at 7 pm on Sunday, Feb. 8. Funeral Mass at 9 am, Monday, Feb. 9. The church is located at 5901 St. Joseph's Drive NW. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. A celebration of Adam's life will begin at noon at the Notah Begay III room, Ladera Golf Course, 3401 Ladera Dr. NW.
Published on: Fri February 06, 2015
