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LUJAN, ERNEST GILBERT Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ernest Gilbert Lujan, 72, passed away on September 15, 2014 with his wife and children at his side. He was born on December 8, 1941 to Ernest J. Lujan and Rita Gilbert Lujan and raised in Belen. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Stella Armijo Lujan; his daughter Elicia Lujan, her husband David Sowar and their son Logan; and his son Luke Lujan, his wife Stacey Smith and their children Aiden and Alexis. He is also survived by sister Juliette Duran and her husband Leroy; brother Robert Lujan and his wife Sandy; sisters-in-law and their husbands Alvie and Tommy Torres and Michelle and Paul Lucero; and several nieces and nephews. Ernie was a graduate of the UNM College of Pharmacy, Class of '67. He worked in retail pharmacy for 30 years, mainly at the Eastdale location of a national chain. Ernie was the kind of guy who could fix anything or at least give it a good old college try. After his retirement, he became the family handyman. Ernie is also survived by his best friend Oswald (Oz) Baca and his wife Mary Ann. Oz was always available to help on any project or engage in any good argument (politics and religion excluded by mutual agreement). In addition to "fixing things," Ernie loved traveling. We were fortunate to have the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful cities and beaches on four continents. But the greatest joy of Ernie's life was his family. His children were perfect and his grandchildren exceptional. He was good-hearted, loving and devoted and we will love and miss him forever. Thank you to our neighbor Shannon Lehman for caring and helping. Also, thank you to Dr. Carol Merovka and her staff at Hospice of the Sandias and the staff of Retreat at Home, especially Linda Griffin and Troy Fragua, for their compassionate care of Ernie. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 25, 2014, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), 6100 Indian School NE, Suite 110, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Ernie at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun September 21, 2014

MARTINEZ, NEMESIO C. JR. (MESA) 1937-2014 Nemesio C. Martinez Jr. (Mesa), age 77, a resident of Valencia (Peralta, NM) passed away at his home in Peralta, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Nemesio (Mesa) Jr. served in the United States Army during the end of the Korean Conflict in Germany. He retired in June of 1999 after 25 years of devoted service from Joe G. Maloof & Co. (Coors). He was a salesman for Miracle Maid Cookware, worked for Cabosco & Leonard Tire Co. He was an acting Exalted Ruler for the Elks Lodge #2499 in 2005-2006. His greatest accomplishment was the restoration of the Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, and his great green chili garden and apple orchard. Nemesio (Mesa) Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Demesio and Dolores Castillo Martinez; his precious great-grandchildren, Alexius Thalia Baca and Kadence Rodriguez; mother-in-law, Aurora S. Tapia; father and mother-in-law, Don and Lucy Tapia; brothers, Eloy, Eusebio, Ernesto, and Lorenzo Martinez; sister, Eustilla; and Godson, Jorgito Ibuado. Nemesio (Mesa) Jr. leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Mary Lou Tapia, his children who were his pride and joy, Joe and wife, Tami Martinez of Los Chavez, Margaret and husband, Jessey Baca of Albuquerque, Valerie and husband, Thomas Lujan of Los Lunas, Velma and husband, Bob Johnston of Tennessee, Ernest and wife, Lyola Martinez of Tome, Yvette and husband, Daniel Sedillo of Peralta and Leslie and husband, Andrew Rodriguez of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren that he cherished, Jacob and wife, Belleza Martinez, Isaac and Patrice Martinez, Victoria and husband, David Garcia, Racheal and husband, Ed Sweeney, Adrian and Adam Lujan, Heather and Christopher Johnston, Amanda and husband, Phillip Saiz, Bernadette Perez, Alexandra and Derek Rodriguez; nine great-grandchildren that were the light of his eyes, Aaron, Angelo and Anneliese Martinez, Ireland Lowe, Logan Sweeney, Zachary Garcia, Michael and Phillip Saiz and one on the way; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren that loved him dearly. Nemesio (Mesa) Jr. leaves behind his brother, Steven and wife, Genevieve Martinez of Peralta; one sister whom he loved deeply, MaryAnn Luna-Betancourt of St. Louis MO; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances Martinez, Bernie and wife, Susan Tapia, Leroy Tapia, Michael and wife, Cindy Tapia, Patsy and husband, Ray Rivera all of Albuquerque, Maryann-Martinez Salas, Loretta-Tapia Avita, Carlos Gonzales; a special aunt, Jesusita Poland; Godchildren Ross Blea, Robyn Apodaca, Donna Gonzales, Antonio Apodaca, Victoria Garcia, Bernadette Perez and Derek Rodriguez; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. A Viewing will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, on Sunday, September 21st at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited by Richard and Anna Garcia at 6:00 p.m. A Final Viewing will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, on Monday at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with Father Hoi Tran presiding. Interment will follow at Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jacob and Isaac Martinez, Adrian and Adam Lujan, David Garcia, Ed Sweeney, Derek Rodriquez and Christopher Johnston. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Heather Johnston, Ireland Lowe, Racheal and Logan Sweeney, Victoria and Zachary Garcia, Aaron, Anneliese and Angelo Martinez, Amanda, Lil Phillip and Michael Saiz, Bernadette Perez and Alexandra Rodriguez. Sign Nemesio's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM
        Published on: Sun September 21, 2014

LUJAN, DAVID E. 1919-2014 David E. Lujan, age 94, a resident of Albuquerque, NM went on to Glory on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. David was born in Weston, Colorado on December 29, 1919. During his youth his family moved to Fountain, Colorado. In 1942 David joined the United States Army Air Force where he was trained in office machine repair. After serving his country, he returned to Fountain where he met his bride to be Sophie Lujan. They married on September 25, 1948 and shortly thereafter moved to Albuquerque, NM where they started their family. David worked at a couple of local shops before being hired at Sandia Base as an office machine repairman. In 1958 he moved his family to Belen, NM where he became known as the Typewriter Man. After retiring from the base in 1974 he continued Lujan's Typewriter Repair, as well as the gardening he had become well known for, and got serious about fishing. He became a Deacon at The First Baptist Church where he served as a Spanish Interpreter. He made 20 trips in 10 years to South and Central America with the Baptist convention as an interpreter. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Sophia Lujan; his parents, Nicanor and Perfilia Gonzales Lujan; sisters, Ernestine Duran and Margaret Hyche. David is survived by his children, Nick Lujan and wife, Christel, Liz Lujan, Jim Lujan and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Davey Lujan, Jenn Fouts and husband, Seth and Jared Lujan and wife, Tiarra; and great-grandchild, Aiden Fouts. Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Los Chavez, 09 Los Chavez Park Rd. on Monday, September 15th beginning with a Viewing at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Boyd Morerod officiating. Interment will follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery in Belen. Sign David's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM.
        Published on: Sun September 14, 2014

GONZALES, ERMA LINDA Erma went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2014, after battling cancer for ten years. She is preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Margaret Cabrera; father Rudy Enriquez, Sr.; sisters Alice Enriquez and Marylou Enriquez; grandson Leonard Lujan, Jr.; godson Daniel Enriquez; grandmother Dorothy Medina; and love of her life Michael Purk. Erma is survived by her children Mary Ochoa and husband Pete, Melissa Yanni and Dominic Yanni; her baby boy Joseph and Natasha Gonzales; grandchildren Anthony Martinez, Hondo Martinez, Dominique Yanni and husband Fidel Maldonado, Marissa Yanni, Joseph Gonzales, Jr., Dominic Yanni, Jr., Liana Gonzales; her great-grandchildren Aaleah Maldonado, Zaylie Maldonado and one expecting great- grandchild; siblings Rudy Enriquez, Gene Enriguez, Gilbert Cabrera, Oly Enriquez, Margaret Cabrera, Mary Chavez; many nieces and nephews. Erma worked at Barelas Coffee house for twenty-five years before she became ill. Loved by all her customers because of her big heart. Gone but never forgotten. Erma will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Affordable Cremation & Burial 621 Columbia Dr. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-262-1456
        Published on: Thu August 21, 2014

GOMEZ, ROSE age 89, born in Veguita, NM, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away at home with her family at her side. Mrs. Gomez is survived by her children, Bertha Lujan and husband, Roy, Ernest Gomez Jr. and wife, Ofela, Barbara Chavez and husband, Alfred, Daniel Gomez and companion, Betty Silva, David Gomez and companion, Faby Amezquita, Virginia Orellana and husband, Manuel, and Lorraine Garcia; grandchildren raised by Rose and Ernest, Ron Gomez and Amber Garcia; sister-in-law, Mary Gomez; twenty-two grandchildren; forty great- grandchildren; twenty-two great-great- grandchildren and two on the way; nephew, Raymond Gomez, and wife, Cecilia; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Gomez was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Gomez Sr. Visitation will be Thursday, July 31, 2014 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. Final visitation will be Friday, August 1, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. until 12: 30 p.m. at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE with a Communion Service to be celebrated at 12:30 p.m., Deacon Edgar Torres, presider. Pallbearers will be Robert Lujan, Gilbert Lujan, Alfredo Chavez III, Lawrence Chavez, Ron Gomez, and Martin Garcia Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Derrick Gomez. Interment of cremains is scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2014 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. The family would like to thank all of the health care providers who cared for Rose. 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 July 31, 2014

MAESTAS, CHARLOTTE In Loving Memory, June 23, 1950-February 8, 2004. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter and Sister. Love and Miss You, Larry, Mark, Edward, Stephanie, Estevan, Mia Charlotte, Dora, brother Steve, sisters, Christine and Carolyn; sister-in-law Mary, brother Daniel (deceased) and father Ted Lujan (deceased).
        Published on: Mon June 23, 2014

ARMIJO, GLORIA FELIX age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014. Gloria is survived by her children, Marcella Montoya and husband, Frutoso, Rick Carabajal, Jannette Martinez and husband, Amos, Doris Lujan, and Angelo Lujan; grandson, Samuel Lujan; granddaughter, Jessica Montoya; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Tito Griego and Gino Griego. Gloria was preceded in death by her daughter, Annette Padilla; parents, Tony and Sadie Griego; brothers, Andrew and Tony Griego. Mrs. Armijo was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday, June 20, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Felix Lewis, Ricky Carabajal Jr., Tony Carabajal Jr., Aaron Griego, Frank Lewis, and Aaron Brown. 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 June 20, 2014

BENAVIDEZ, JOE C. age 93, born in San Acacia, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014. Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife of 62 years, Novie; children, Cecilia Lujan and husband, Rudy, Joe Larry Benavidez, Duane Benavidez and wife, Michelle; sisters, Andrea Giron and Lita Pino and husband, Joe; brother, Ernest Benavidez; 16 grandchildren; his 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many other extended family members. Mr. Benavidez was preceded in death by his sons, Danny and Raymond; grandson, Mario; sisters, Susie, Terry, Della and Ascencion. Mr. Benavidez was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII, past State and District D.A.V. Commander and was an active member of the V.F.W. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Mrs. Lita Pino. Final visitation will be Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. A Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. Pallbearers will be Christopher Lujan, Antonio Lujan, Pablo Lujan, Nicholas Lujan, Matthew Lujan and Jude Benavidez. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Benavidez and Rudy Lujan. 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: Tue June 17, 2014

VIGIL, SONYA AND FRANK Sonya, age 45, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 and her husband Frank Vigil, age 41, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014, both as a result of a motorcycle accident they were involved in. Sonya was born in Torreon, Mexico and Frank was born in Albuquerque, NM and both were residing in Rio Rancho, NM. They loved their families very much and enjoyed riding their Harley together. Sonya was preceded in death by her sister, Yolanda Medina. They are survived by their loving children, Ross Vigil, Yolanda Vigil and Chantel Lujan of Rio Rancho, NM; their precious grandchildren, Isabella Paquin and Andres Vigil. Sonya is also survived by her loving parents, Antonio and Maria Medina; her siblings, Jose, Manny, and Vicente Medina, Martha Santillanes and husband Rick; and other numerous relatives and friends. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Sarah Vigil. He is also survived by his sister, Eva Vigil and husband Leon; niece Alexis; nephews Angelo and Steven; his paternal grandmother, Rosana Vigil; and other numerous relatives and friends. Sonya and Frank will be greatly missed by their loving families, as well as by those whose hearts they touched. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 9502 Fourth St., NW, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Service of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. also at the Church. Sonya's Interment will be on Friday following the Services at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery in Bernalillo, NM. Frank's Interment will be on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the San Rogelio Cemetery in Ojo Feliz, NM. A Memorial Fund for their children has been set up with any Wells Fargo Bank, under Sonya and Frank Vigil Memorial Fund. To sign Sonya's and Frank's guest book or to express your condolences, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Sun June 15, 2014

MARTINEZ, JACOBO D. SR., (COACH JAKE) Age 88, Loving husband, father, leader and longtime resident of Santa Fe, died at his home in Santa Fe on Monday, June 9, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. Born and raised in Grenville, New Mexico, Coach Martinez was an influential educator and coach, and a respected community leader in Santa Fe and throughout northern New Mexico. His major accomplishment was raising a close-knit family with his wife of 63 years and emphasizing a strong faith in God, respect for others, the value of education and hard work to his children throughout their lives. He was a WWII veteran and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, Soldiers Medal, Meritorious Service, Good Conduct, Asiatic-Pacific Theater, American Theater, and Victory Medal; he later served in the New Mexico State (National) Guard having attained the rank of Brigadier General. As a basketball coach he received numerous accolades including the 1963 Associated Press NM Coach of the Year, 1966 NM Sportswriters Association Coach of the Year, and 1971 U.S. Basketball Writers Association Coach of the Year awards and led the Pecos High School Panthers to their only Boys State Tournament Championship in 1966 and a runner-up finish in 1967. His teams at Pecos and Pojoaque HS captured three combined Northern Rio Grande Tournament Championships. Under his previous guidance, St. Gertrude's HS (Mora) would surprise many by winning the 1962 Stu Clark Tournament. He was a Senior Counselor at New Mexico Boy's State for forty years. As a two-term Santa Fe County Commissioner, Jake also served as President of the New Mexico Association of Counties and as an officer with the National Association of Counties. Jake was a recognized leader in the Democratic Party and a member of the D.A.V., Elks Lodge #460, and La Sociedad Colonial Espanola de Santa Fe. He served on the Santa Fe Senior Citizens Board and was a founding board Member of the Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe and the Genoveva Chavez Community Advisory Board. He supported Santa Fe youth organizations with his participation including Babe Ruth Baseball, American Legion Baseball and the Boys and Girls Club. In 2006 the Santa Fe County Board of Commissioners dedicated the Jacob D. Martinez Community Housing Site in his honor. Coach Martinez graduated from St. Michael's High School, earned his Bachelor's degree from St. Michael's College, and his Master of Arts degree at St. John's College as the first Hispanic graduate to earn this degree at the Santa Fe campus. His other honors, commitments, interests and accomplishments in life are simply too numerous to mention. Coach Martinez was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Antonio Martinez and Maria Emilia Mares, his siblings Luz (Aurora), Manuel (Martha), Jose (Teresa), Miguel (Patricia), Ernest (Amenia), Euservia Lucero (Procopio), Helen Feind (Lloyd), as well as brothers Cornelio, Pat and Jerry; baby brothers Abel and Luis. He is survived by his wife Ana Maria (Mary) Martinez; sons: Mario X. Martinez and wife Alice, Jacob D. Martinez, Jr. and wife Michelle, and Gerard J. Martnez and wife Shanna of Santa Fe; daughter: Dr. Maria Martnez Bain and husband Dr. Steve Bain; brothers, Marcelino and wife Bonnie, Ted and wife Marlene; sister, Antoinette Perea and husband Clarence; sisters-in-law, Carmen Martinez, Graciela Martinez, Ruth Martinez, and Grace Lujan; brothers-in-law, Ray Valencia and Bob Valencia; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nine godchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and "fourth sons". A viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 6:30 pm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Pecos and a Rosary will be prayed at 7 pm. An additional viewing will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 6:30 pm at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community and a Rosary will be prayed at 7 pm. Roman Catholic Christian Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 9 am at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Military Interment will follow at 11:15 am, National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Afterwards, the Martinez family will host a reception at the Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in celebration of Jacobo Martinez' life to support the Ana Maria & Jacobo Martinez Scholarship for mathematics and bilingual educators. Checks may be made to the "NMSU Foundation, Inc.", memo or correspondence should state "Ana Maria & Jacobo Martinez Endowed Scholarship in the College of Education." Gifts may be mailed Attn: R. Peterson, Gift Planning Director, NMSU Foundation, Inc., P.O Box 3590 Las Cruces, NM 88003. Gifts may also be made online at http://fndforms.nmsu.edu/giving.php Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
        Published on: Sun June 15, 2014