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MARES -- Ruben Matthew Mares, age 20, a resident of Albuquerque for the past six months and longtime resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 18, 2004. He was born in Las Vegas, NM on January 20, 1984 to Susan and Eloy Mares. He loved to listen to music, play video games, hang out with his friends, and watch comedy movies. He was a stereo and Amplifier installer and enjoyed tinting windows. He was employed as a cook at Chili's Restaurant in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Rudy Quintana; grandmother, Rosie Mares; uncles, Lorenzo Mares and Nick Sandoval; aunt, Adeline Sacoman; cousins, Rosita Mares and Mariah Myers. He is survived by his parents, Susan and Eloy Mares of Las Vegas, NM; sisters, Ruth Ann Mares and husband, Carlos Lujan Jr., Joann Romero and husband, Fernando; great-grandparents, Jose and Antonia Garcia; grandfather, Eloy Mares Sr.; grandmother:, Teresita Brown; goddaughter, Dee Andra Lujan; godson & nephew, Jesus Romero; other nieces and nephews, Fabian Lujan, Marissa Mendoza, and Christopher Romero, all of Las Vegas, NM; aunts and uncles, Loretta Myers & family of Georgia; Valerie Vasquez & family of Albuquerque, NM; Rudy Quintana Jr., & family of Washington; Sabrina Quintana & family of Minnesota; Alena Quintana & family of Iowa; Joe & Martha Mares & family; Martha and Samuel Vigil & family; Gloria Sandoval & family; Frances Mares & family; Veronica Mares; Juan Mares & family; Doris Mares & family, all of Las Vegas, NM; god parents, Isidro Mascarenas, Magnalena Otero, Lorenzo and Prescilla Medina; long time friends, Dale & Fabby Roybal and children, Ezra, Isiah, and Namoi; special friends, Natasha Dominguez, Laura Lopez, Virgina Gallegos, Shane Franken, Victor Borego, and Martina Martinez, all of Las Vegas, NM; numerous other close friends and relatives. Rosary devotional services will be conducted this evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church with father George V. Salazar as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Mt Calvary Cemetery with the following serving as casket bearers: Ezra Roybal, Isiah Roybal, Julian Garcia, Joseph Mares, Gabriel Garly, and Eugene Lopez; serving as honorary bearers will be Aaron Vasquez, Jordan Vasquez, and Martin Cadena. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.
        Published on: Sat August 21, 2004

SANDOVAL -- Domingo Francisco Sandoval, age 93, was called home by our Heavenly Father Tuesday, August 10, 2004. He will lie in State on Friday, August 13, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pena Blanca, NM, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. this evening. Final viewing will be Saturday morning, August 14, 2004, also at the church, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Sandoval, Estevan Lovato, Elodio Sandoval, Fernando Mares, Mario Trujillo, and Gregorio Trujillo. Honorary bearers will be Collin Sandoval and Armond Sandoval. Funeral services entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Fri August 13, 2004

RUSH -- W. E. "Bill" Rush, 84, passed away at his home, Rush Rancho in Truth or Consequences, NM on Saturday, August 7, 2004. Bill was born to Stanley C. & Ida (Brownfield) Rush in Dublin, TX on November 30, 1919. The family ranch at Orange "Crow Flat," New Mexico was where Bill learned to ride, raise, breed and sell horses. Bill's passion was to rodeo, and he was an outstanding horseman, athlete and was active in the Professional Cowboy Association, holding many records over the years. He went to Madison Square Gardens 17 times for finals, and the highlight of his career was the record he held at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in Cheyenne, WY, considered the toughest rodeo there is. Bill met and married the former Domenica Iorio of TorC in 1967. They had no children but helped some young people with their lives who still call Bill & Dee family. Bill continued to rope and compete until neck injuries from a car accident prevented him from riding anymore. After the accident, Bill and Dee decided to develop his and their mutual dream known as the Rush Rancho. He raised two champion mares of New Mexico, "Asian Lady" and "Patty's Sara". A champion breeder and owner of mares, every colt Bill took to the track won. He was a member of the New Mexico Horse Breeders Association, the Arizona Horse Breeders Association, and the California Horse Breeders Association, where his reputation in the horse world for quality horses was successful in building the operation known as Rush Rancho on Riverside Drive. He leaves behind his wife, Domenica Rush of the family home; son, Dan & wife, Evette Schatzman & their two children, Domenica & Victoria of Houston, TX; daughter, Bettye & husband, Michael Martinez of Ponderosa, NM; nieces and nephews; along with Dr. Mario Herrera & wife, Vicki of TorC, NM; and Sam & wife, Lois Rush of Las Cruces, NM. A Memorial Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the family Rush Rancho on 1100 N. Riverside Dr. in Truth or Consequences, NM with Rev. Bill Kohler, Jim Grider, Dan Schatzman, and TV Jones officiating. Memorial contributions in Bill's memory may be sent to the N.M.S.U. Foundation, Department of Agriculture c/o DuBois Rodeo Scholarship Fund; MSC3189, P.O. Box 30005, Las Cruces, NM 88003 or to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, Old West Museum, P.O. Box 2477, Cheyenne WY 82003. Arrangements are by Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc. 303 N. Cedar St., (TorC, NM) 505-894-2574
        Published on: Thu August 12, 2004

SANDOVAL -- Domingo Francisco Sandoval, age 93, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called home by our Heavenly Father and Savior, on Tuesday, August 10, 2004, while surrounded by his loving family. Domingo was born on August 4, 1911 to the late Francisco and Ignacita Sandoval; and was a lifelong resident of Pena Blanca, NM. Domingo was a member of the Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Francisco Sandoval in March of this year. Domingo is survived by his loving wife, Isabel Maria Sandoval of the family home; sons, Gabriel Sandoval and wife, Darlene, Lawrence Sandoval and wife, Christine, Alex Lovato and wife, Christine, Robert Sandoval and wife, Rosana, Arthur Sandoval and wife, Suzette, Orlando Sandoval and wife, Ervina, Benito F. Sandoval and wife, Jody; five daughters, Lillian Lovato and husband, Robert, Amelia Gonzales, Helen Sandoval, Julia Mares and husband, Robert, and Viola Cordero and husband, Elias; 35 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Domingo will be greatly missed by his loving family. Domingo will lie in State on Friday, August 13, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pena Blanca, NM, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final viewing will be Saturday morning, August 14, 2004, also at the church, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Sandoval, Estevan Lovato, Elodio Sandoval, Fernando Mares, Mario Trujillo, and Gregorio Trujillo. Honorary bearers will be Collin Sandoval and Armond Sandoval. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Thu August 12, 2004

ORTIZ -- Brian T. A Mass of Christian burial for Brian T. Ortiz will be celebrated Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pena Blanca, NM. Interment will follow at the Pena Blanca Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fernando (Bundy) Cobos, Richard Narvaiz, Manuel Corral, Rio Lucero, Frank Bransford, Leonard Mares, Raymond Montoya, and Robert Pargas. Honorary bearers will be, Jason Montoya, Antonio Dominguez, Gerald Gallegos, David Montoya, Jr., Robert Ortiz, Jr., Michael Garcia Jr., and Lance Tenorio. Funeral services entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Mon July 19, 2004

ORTIZ -- Brian T. Ortiz, age 21, beloved son, brother, and grandson, was called home by our Heavenly Father and Savior on Thursday, July 15, 2004. He was born on June 27, 1983 in Gallup, NM to the late Albert and Gloris Ortiz; and was a resident of Pena Blanca, NM. Brian is survived by his loving parents, Henry and Lorraine Ortiz; his sisters, Janice and Lori Ortiz and Vanessa Platero; his paternal grandmother, Lisaida Ortiz; his maternal grandparents, Tony and Betty Platero; two special nephews, Gerald and Albert Ortiz; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and a host of friends. Brian will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be Sunday, July 18, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pena Blanca, NM, where the rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. today by the Cenacle Group. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, July 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m., also at the church. Interment will follow at the Pena Blanca Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fernando (Bundy) Cobos, Richard Narvaiz, Manuel Corral, Rio Lucero, Frank Bransford, Leonard Mares, Raymond Montoya, and Robert Pargas. Honorary bearers will be, Jason Montoya, Antonio Dominguez, Gerald Gallegos, David Montoya, Jr., Robert Ortiz, Jr., Michael Garcia Jr., and Lance Tenorio. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Sun July 18, 2004

GARCIA III -- Vincent Joey, May 23, 1977 - July 2, 2004. He is survived by his parents, Debra Zamora, Chris Zamora and Vincent Garcia; children, Daniel Garcia and Jasmine Chavez; brothers, Andrew Garcia, Joey Casias, and Christopher Garcia; sisters, Katrina Garcia and Ashley Casias; his Grams, Olivia Casias and Great Grandma, Mrs. Raymundo Mares; several cousins, aunts and uncles. He was loved and will be missed. Pallbearers will be Paul Casias, David Casias, Manuelito Baldonado, Jason Mares, Joshua Saavedra, and Chris Garcia. Honorary Pallbearers are Mark Johnson, Joseph Casias, Eugene Lucero, Ray Mares, Brandon, Matthew, Manuel and Dominic Baldonado, Fernando Saavedra, Kevin Johnson, Lawrence Casias, and Anthony Casias. All services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Drive SW. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, July 8, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 9, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose De Armijo Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW ABQ 343-8008.
        Published on: Thu July 08, 2004

MARES -- Michael V. Mares. The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW. (505) 247-4124
        Published on: Sat July 03, 2004

MARES -- Michael V. Mares, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday June 26, 2004. Michael was born on December 10, 1957 in Albuquerque to Bill and Mary Mares. He is survived by his parents; brother, Gary Mares and wife, Jo; sister, Michele Boland and husband, John; sister, Janelle Howe and husband, Winston; his loving nieces and nephews: Sam, Jeff, Victoria, Andrea, Rio, Winston and Matt; his special uncle, Albert Barela; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and friends; and his beloved dog, Oscar. Michael graduated from Sandia High School and went on to Stanford University, where he received a BS degree and also received an MBA from UNM, Robert O. Anderson Graduate School of Business. He worked for several years at United Technologies and went on to management at FHP. Michael along with his sister Michele, formed M & M Insurance Agency, a very successful insurance agency here in Albuquerque. Michael's hobbies were reading, writing, and playing on his computer. He also enjoyed scuba diving and dancing. Michael was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend, and he will be greatly missed. A Rosary for Michael will be recited on Thursday evening, July 1, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary with the Funeral Services on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at John XXII Catholic Community, located at 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, North of Montgomery, 1 block west on Manitoba off Tramway. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW (505) 247-4124
        Published on: Thu July 01, 2004

MARES -- Michael Vicente Mares, a native of New Mexico, died Monday, June 28, 2004 at the age of 47. Michael was a graduate of Stanford University and received a Master's Degree from the Anderson School of Business. He worked as a Health Insurance Advisor. Michael was the beloved son of Belisandro (Bill) and Mary Mares. He is also survived by his siblings, Janelle Howe and husband, Winston and their children, Andrea and Winston; Gary Mares and wife, Jo and their sons, Sam, Rio and Jeff; Michelle Boland and husband, John and their children, Victoria and Matthew; uncles, Joe Barela and Albert Barela and their families; many other family members and friends; and his beloved dog, Oscar. A Rosary for Michael will be recited on Thursday evening, July 1, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 2, 2004 at John XXII Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Wed June 30, 2004