Search Results

MARTINEZ -- DAVID The family would like to thank all the relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was greatly appreciated. Services Entrusted to: www.salazarandsons.com Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third Street SW 505-247-4124
        Published on: Sun September 04, 2011

SOVERANES -- PORFIRIA ROSALIA Born 11-4-33 Died 8-30-11 At the age of 77 a resident of Santa Fe she passed away at St. Theresa Health Care on Tuesday, August 30th to be with our Lord Jesus. She was preceded in death by parents: Elias and Susana Martinez, in-laws: Benito and Fermina Soveranes and Husband George Soveranes. Porfiria is survived by eight living brothers and sisters: Pres (deceased wife Vera), Leo (wife Flora), Regelio (wife Isabel), Susan (husband Toney) Nasha (deceased husband John) Tim (wife Janet), Celilia (husband David) and Charlota (deceased husband Edwardo). She is also survived by six children. Arlene Chacon (husband Alfonso) Sophia Meyers (husband Mike) Oswaldo (wife Josephine) Robert Elias and Josephine; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Rosary Tuesday at 7 pm at St. Anne's in Santa Fe. Mass on Wednesday at 11 am followed by burial services at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Theresa Health Care, 7900 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 (activities fund) in memory of Porfiria Soveranes.
        Published on: Sun September 04, 2011

STROUP -- VERA REGINA Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 2006 died Thursday, August 25, 2011. She is survived by her sons, Larry and Pat Stroup of Albuquerque, and R. Keith Stroup and Cindy Magill of Fairfax, VA; grandsons, Kevin Stroup and Starlyn Brown and Tony Stroup and Lisa Linsday, both of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Lindsey Wong and David Wong of Hermosa Beach, CA; great-granddaughters, Madison Stroup of Portland, OR, and Brianna Stroup of Albuquerque; great-grandsons, Dawson Kai and Boden Koa Wong of Hermosa Beach, CA; brother, David Hawley of Taylorville, IL; niece, Susie Gibson and Roy of Gray, TN; niece, Chris McDaneld of Knoxville, TN; nephew, Mark Hawley and Lynn of Kell, IL; and nephew, Mike Hawley and Rhonda of Morrisonville, IL. Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Stroup; her mother, Effie Hawley; and her sister, Margie Frimel. A Memorial Reception will be held from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011 at French-Lomas Chapel, Albuquerque, NM. A Memorial Reception will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Irvin Funeral Home in Odin, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125. Please visit our online guestbook for Vera at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun September 04, 2011

VIGIL -- ANDREW M. Andrew M. Vigil, age 54, was taken from this world by the Holy Angels and into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on 8/30/11 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Katherine Elena (Garcia), sons Anthony, Carlos and Kristopher. He is also survived by his parents Manuel and Virginia; siblings Walter (Sophie), Kenny (Sharon), Phillip (Roseanne), Kathy (Ross) Garcia, Debbie (David) Roybal, and Anna Vigil; many extended family members and dear friends. Andy was preceded in death by his previous wife, Cheryl. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Gerald Parras, Robbie Ramirez, Rick Yost, George Ferris, Carlos Camacho, Robert Stallings, Troy Ortega, Andrew Pena, Javier Navarro, Bob Weber, and Erik Sacks, and Mark Villareal. Andy graduated from Espanola High School in 1975 and received his Bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico in 1979. Andy was employed in the grocery industry for 35 years and served most recently as the Vice President of Avanza Supermarkets for Nash Finch Corporation in Edina, MN. Andy was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend. He touched many lives with his compassionate nature and generous heart, never turning down an opportunity to help anyone in need. A Rosary will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, at St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. A Funeral Mass will follow at 9:00 a.m. A Reception will take place at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Hall, 5712 Paradise Blvd, NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 following the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Andy's name to St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Catholic Church.
        Published on: Sun September 04, 2011

BERKOWITZ -- RALPH Pianist, composer, arranger, administrator, teacher, painter, friend of and collaborator with most of the leading musical figures of the first two-thirds of the 20th century - passed away quietly on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at his home in Albuquerque, where he lived since 1958. He was one month short of his 101st birthday. Berkowitz was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 5, 1910, to Romanian immigrant parents. His father was instrumental in shaping young Ralph's musical culture and experience. In 1925, Berkowitz attended the first performance of George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F, with Gershwin at the piano. With his father's permission, Berkowitz left high school before graduation in order to study music theory from 1925 to 1927 at what would become the Juilliard School. In 1928, he was accepted as a member of the first full scholarship class at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Graduating with a degree in accompanying in 1932, he remained at Curtis until 1940 as a member of the faculty. During his time at Curtis, musicians such as Samuel Barber, Gian Carlo Menotti, Leonard Bernstein, and Jorge Bolet were also students. In 1940, Berkowitz embarked on a 30-year collaboration with Russian cellist Gregor Piatigorsky. The two played hundreds of concerts together across four continents and made many recordings. Other artists with whom he collaborated and/or recorded in these years included tenor Jan Peerce, violinists Isaac Stern and Eudice Shapiro, composer/violinist George Enescu and cellist Leonard Rose. In 1946, he accepted the position of Executive Assistant to Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Serge Koussevitsky. He later became Dean of Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony - a position he retained until 1964. At Tanglewood, in addition to his duties managing the Tanglewood Music Festival, he oversaw the faculty of the Tanglewood School which at that time included Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Lukas Foss, Darius Milhaud, Paul Hindemith, and many others. Conducting students during Berkowitz' tenure included Seiji Ozawa, Lorin Maazel, Claudio Abbado and Zubin Mehta. Beginning in 1946, Berkowitz traveled each summer to Albuquerque, New Mexico to perform in the June Music Festival. In an association that lasted until 1981, Berkowitz played in hundreds of Festival concerts. He moved to Albuquerque in 1958. From 1958 to 1970, he managed the Albuquerque Civic Symphony, later known as the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. He was also a frequent piano soloist. In one evening in the 1960's Berkowitz played both the Brahms' Piano Concerto #2 and Beethoven's Piano Concerto #5, "The Emperor". Berkowitz was also an avid reader on all topics and in the 1960's he delivered a series of televised lectures in Albuquerque called "The Arts", interweaving music, art and literature. Largely retiring from public performance at the age of 71, Berkowitz made a final appearance as soloist with the New Mexico Symphony celebrating his 90th birthday in a program that also included a piano performance by his cousin, actor Paul Reiser. In 2004, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson honored him with the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in a ceremony in Santa Fe. In his later years, Berkowitz maintained lively correspondence, phone calls, and personal visits from a broad range of friends including scientists, judges and literary scholars. His musical friends included Isaac Stern, Yo Yo Ma, Olga Kern, Richard Goode, Hillary Hahn, Gary Graffman, Lukas Foss, JoAnn Falletta, David Lockington, and many others. He taught students privately throughout his career up until his death. From 1940 through the 1970's Ralph Berkowitz was a prolific artist. He worked in many mediums including watercolors, oils, woodcuts, and sculpture. He presented his work at shows in California, Philadelphia, Albuquerque and the Berkshires in Massachusetts. In 1932, Berkowitz married pianist Freda Pastor with whom he had two daughters. In 1965, he married journalist Beth Hodgson. He is survived by his daughter Ellen B. Carlin and her husband Albert, and daughter Joan Schuman; grandchildren Gregory Carlin and spouse Star Mullins, Peter Ames Carlin and spouse Sarah Ames, and Hans Schuman; great-grandchildren Keane, Anna, Teddy and Max Carlin; and hundreds of devoted friends. A memorial gathering will be held on his 101st birthday, September 5, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Robertson and Sons Concert Hall, 3201 Carlisle Boulevard, NE, Albuquerque.
        Published on: Fri September 02, 2011

EVERDING -- ROSE M. Age 57, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011. She was born on September 9, 1953. She was a resident of Sandia Park, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her mother Nadine Hartley. Rose is survived by her husband Clifford H. Everding; two sisters Donna and Barbara; one brother David. Per her wishes Rose has been cremated and no services are pending at this time. Please share your condolences, sympathies, and memories with the family at: www.danielsfuneral.com Rose's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Blvd Albuquerque, NM 87110
        Published on: Fri September 02, 2011

BERKOWITZ -- RALPH Pianist, composer, arranger, administrator, teacher, painter, friend of and collaborator with most of the leading musical figures of the first two-thirds of the 20th century passed away quietly on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at his home in Albuquerque, where he lived since 1958. He was one month short of his 101st birthday. Berkowitz was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 5, 1910, to Romanian immigrant parents. His father was instrumental in shaping young Ralph's musical culture and experience. In 1925, Berkowitz attended the first performance of George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F, with Gershwin at the piano. With his father's permission, Berkowitz left high school before graduation in order to study music theory from 1925 to 1927 at what would become the Juilliard School. In 1928, he was accepted as a member of the first full scholarship class at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Graduating with a degree in accompanying in 1932, he remained at Curtis until 1940 as a member of the faculty. During his time at Curtis, musicians such as Samuel Barber, Gian Carlo Menotti, Leonard Bernstein, and Jorge Bolet were also students. In 1940, Berkowitz embarked on a 30-year collaboration with Russian cellist Gregor Piatigorsky. The two played hundreds of concerts together across four continents and made many recordings. Other artists with whom he collaborated and/or recorded in these years included tenor Jan Peerce, violinists Isaac Stern and Eudice Shapiro, composer/violinist George Enescu and cellist Leonard Rose. In 1946, he accepted the position of Executive Assistant to Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Serge Koussevitsky. He later became Dean of Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony a position he retained until 1964. At Tanglewood, in addition to his duties managing the Tanglewood Music Festival, he oversaw the faculty of the Tanglewood School which at that time included Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Lukas Foss, Darius Milhaud, Paul Hindemith, and many others. Conducting students during Berkowitz' tenure included Seiji Ozawa, Lorin Maazel, Claudio Abbado and Zubin Mehta. Beginning in 1946, Berkowitz traveled each summer to Albuquerque, New Mexico to perform in the June Music Festival. In an association that lasted until 1981, Berkowitz played in hundreds of Festival concerts. He moved to Albuquerque in 1958. From 1958 to 1970, he managed the Albuquerque Civic Symphony, later known as the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. He was also a frequent piano soloist. In one evening in the 1960's Berkowitz played both the Brahms' Piano Concerto #2 and Beethoven's Piano Concerto #5, "The Emperor". Berkowitz was also an avid reader on all topics and in the 1960's he delivered a series of televised lectures in Albuquerque called "The Arts", interweaving music, art and literature. Largely retiring from public performance at the age of 71, Berkowitz made a final appearance as soloist with the New Mexico Symphony celebrating his 90th birthday in a program that also included a piano performance by his cousin, actor Paul Reiser. In 2004, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson honored him with the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in a ceremony in Santa Fe. In his later years, Berkowitz maintained lively correspondence, phone calls, and personal visits from a broad range of friends including scientists, judges and literary scholars. His musical friends included Isaac Stern, Yo Yo Ma, Olga Kern, Richard Goode, Hillary Hahn, Gary Graffman, Lukas Foss, JoAnn Falletta, David Lockington, and many others. He taught students privately throughout his career up until his death. From 1940 through the 1970's Ralph Berkowitz was a prolific artist. He worked in many mediums including watercolors, oils, woodcuts, and sculpture. He presented his work at shows in California, Philadelphia, Albuquerque and the Berkshires in Massachusetts. In 1932, Berkowitz married pianist Freda Pastor with whom he had two daughters. In 1965, he married journalist Beth Hodgson. He is survived by his daughter Ellen B. Carlin and her husband Albert, and daughter Joan Schuman; grandchildren Gregory Carlin and spouse Star Mullins, Peter Ames Carlin and spouse Sarah Ames, and Hans Schuman; great-grandchildren Keane, Anna, Teddy and Max Carlin; and hundreds of devoted friends. A memorial gathering will be held on his 101st birthday, September 5, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Robertson and Sons Concert Hall, 3201 Carlisle Boulevard, NE, Albuquerque.
        Published on: Thu September 01, 2011

JARAMILLO -- TINA Age 59, of Albuquerque, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, on August 30, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ralph Jaramillo; children Elizabeth Garcia and husband Robert, Matthew Jaramillo and wife Tina; grandchildren, Jazmine, Matthew "Tito", Robert "Tibbs", Kaitlyn; and grandbaby on the way; brothers, Tony Montoya and wife Julie, Licho Montoya and wife Susie; sister, Dora Padilla and husband Ralph; sister in law, Gloria Montoya; In-laws, Luis Jaramillo and wife Josie, Serapio Jaramillo Jr., Bernardo Jaramillo, Eloy Jaramillo, Jose Jaramillo, Flora Baca, Chavelita Jaramillo, Herlinda Jaramillo, Faye Trujillo, Lugie Espinoza, Beatrice Tafoya, and Lucy Perez; and many loving nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Tina was preceded in death by parents, Antonio and Eduvijen Montoya; brother, Julian Montoya; parents in law, Serapio and Eliza Jaramillo; special nephew, Michael "Mikey" Padilla. Mrs. Jaramillo was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She never met a stranger and was loved by many. The most important thing in her life was her faith in Jesus Christ and her special loving children and grandchildren. She will be missed by many. We love you and miss you, our little "Trooper". You fought a strong battle. The Jaramillo family would like to thank all of their wonderful family members for their love, prayers, and support in this difficult time, also all of the staff from the New Mexico Cancer Center and all of the wonderful medical staff at Presbyterian Hospital, MSU Specialty Care Unit. A rosary will be recited Saturday, September 3, at 8:30 AM, at Holy Family Church, 550 Atrisco Dr. SW. The funeral mass will be celebrated immediately following at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at Los Padillas Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carlos Montoya, Richard Chavez, Michael Campbell, David Tafoya, Jose Jaramillo, and Eloy Jaramillo. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Sena and Jeremiah Tafoya. Please visit our online guestbook for Tina at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Thu September 01, 2011

KUEHNERT -- MARION Went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 26, 2011, in Albuquerque. She was born on June 17, 1918, to Hans and Ella (Boehmke) Sawatske, in Oil City, PA. The Kuehnerts lived in Gallup and Albuquerque for 20 years after previously residing in the Midwest. Marion had a full life as a devoted Pastor's wife. In New Mexico they were able to be with their grandchildren as they grew up and then enjoy great-grandchildren. Marion was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Arthur, and her son, David. She is survived by daughter, Joan Waxman and husband Alan; grandson, Michael Waxman and his daughter, Siobhan; and granddaughter, Kathryn Olsen and her daughter, Atia. Thanks to all the kind staff at Carestone Assisted Living for their help, support and laughs. You became family! Private interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque. Memorial donations may be made to Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, 1750 Faith Ct. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, or Carnegie-Schuyler Library, 303 E. 2nd St., Pana, IL 62557. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Thu September 01, 2011

MARTINEZ -- PANCHO Age 61 passed away peacefully August 27, 2011 surrounded by those who cherished him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Bernice Martinez; son, Frank and wife Susan Martinez; daughters, Angie and husband Nathan Armijo and Victoria Martinez; eight grandchildren, David, Desiree, Daniel, Dominic, Dennis, Diana, Nathan Jr. and Lucas; siblings, Fina and husband Dan Montville, Gloria Barrio, Dolores Thompson, Rudy Martinez and Lorena Hernandez, Diego Martinez, Ruben Martinez and Patricia Brannnan; In-laws, Lorenzo and Phyllis Ramirez, Evelyn Martinez, Lencho and wife Cathy Ramirez, Maggie and husband Leroy Garcia, Connie Martinez, Maria Martinez; many nephews and nieces. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Shrine of the little flower of St. Therese of the infant Jesus. A Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the Shrine of the little flower of St. Therese of the infant Jesus, 300 Mildred Ave NW. Interment is to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rudy Martinez, Diego Martinez, Ruben Martinez, Roberto Martinez, Dan Montville, and Hector Carrillo. He is forever in our hearts and will be greatly missed. Services entrusted to SALAZAR & SONS MORTUARY 400 3RD St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
        Published on: Thu September 01, 2011