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BACA, CATALINA T. Age 99, of Socorro, NM, known to her many friends & family as "Kate" or "Katie", passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013. She was born in Mesteno, Torrance County, NM, about six miles north of Mountainair, to sheep ranchers Francisco Antonio Torres and Maria Eloisa Sanchez on March 26, 1914. Before Catalina was born, her parents had ranched around White Oaks in Lincoln County where some of her older sisters and brothers were born. By 1918 the family was living in Willard, NM where more of Catalina's sisters were born. Catalina's father had a large house built in Willard with all the most modern amenities. Her father was the owner of some of the first automobiles in Torrance, Lincoln and Socorro counties. One of her earliest memories was of the Spanish Influenza of 1918-1919 when her family went about with their mouths and noses covered with camphor-soaked gauze. By the time she was ten years old, Catalina had saved up enough money to buy a Brownie camera and she began documenting her family in photographs. She appears in few of the photographs because she was usually behind the camera taking the pictures. She kept up her photography hobby for over sixty years. By 1924 the extended family had moved to a new sheep ranch they called Torres Ranch in Socorro County, about thirty miles northeast of Socorro near a place called Rayo. The family also maintained a home in Mountainair so that the children could attend school until they could have their own school at the ranch. A school was finally opened at Torres Ranch and this is where all the grandchildren attended along with area homesteaders' children. Catalina was always interested in celestial bodies and dreamed of studying astronomy. This did not happen because her parents needed her help at the ranch. At the ranch Catalina and her sisters rolled out stacks of tortillas until their hands ached to feed the large family and the hungry ranch hands. In the early 1930's, Catalina met and fell in love with Mr. Adrian Baca who had been assigned by the county superintendent of schools to teach at the Torres Ranch School. Mr. Baca was from Luis Lopez, a farming community south of Socorro. In December 1934, Catalina and Adrian married at San Miguel Mission in Socorro. Soon thereafter, they purchased property on School of Mines Road and built one of the first homes there and where she continued to live for 78 years. After her husband left to serve as a military police officer in England and France during WWII, Catalina and her sister Clara left Socorro by train to travel to San Francisco, CA to do their part in the war effort. Catalina was the inspector at the Bean Factory located on a pier where they sewed together large bags and filled them with foodstuffs to ship overseas to the men in action. She vividly remembered the excitement of living in San Francisco during the war, visiting and praying at various churches, going to the beach, and attending concerts. She saw Frank Sinatra in concert and would say wistfully that she "left her heart in San Francisco." After the war ended, Catalina returned to Socorro and waited for her husband who returned from France two months after the war ended. The war had taken a personal toll as Adrian's brother Ignacio had died in the Philippines in the Bataan Death March. Mr. Baca continued his teaching career in rural Socorro County schools and Catalina went to work for George and Lori Baca at Georgie's on the Plaza in Socorro. By 1948 Adrian and Catalina had saved enough money to build some apartment units on School of Mines Road which helped supplement their income. They also owned land and farmed in Luis Lopez. In 1956 Catalina and Adrian adopted Paul Thomas who was Catalina's great nephew. Paul brought great joy to Catalina and Adrian. Catalina lost her husband Adrian to cancer in 1970 and son Paul Thomas passed away in 2009. Catalina was gifted with a phenomenal memory, easily recalling dates and vividly describing past events. Catalina was a prayerful and full of faith woman. She would say that sometimes she would get frustrated and mad at God because she could not always understand His ways, but in the end, her hope, her faith, and her love never wavered. She went to bed every evening clutching her prayer beads because that was the way her mother taught her. She prayed for everyone and especially "for health and peace on Earth, nothing more." She was never alone, she said, because she spent a lot of time "hablando con Dios," conversing with God. Dios la tenga. Catalina is survived by her sister, Clara Torres of Pacific Grove, CA; daughter-in-law, Mary Baca; many generations of nephews and nieces and many dear friends. Catalina was immensely grateful to her great-nephew Francisco Sisneros and his wife, Inez for assisting her in the last few years of her life, and to nephew Florencio Saavedra and his wife, Juanita. Thank you to all the caring staff at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Socorro where Catalina resided in the last year of her life. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 8:30 am at the San Miguel Catholic Church, 403 El Camino Real, Socorro with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 9:00 am. Celebrant is Father Andrew Pavlak. Burial will be in the Luis Lopez Cemetery. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Catalina's care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield St Socorro, NM 87801 575-835-1530
        Published on: Mon October 14, 2013

FERRALES-CHAVEZ, SANDRA EVA The sun has set on a beautiful flower that lived underneath a turquoise blue sky. Sandra went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 5, 2013. Born in 1980, she is survived by her children Joseph Ronquillo, Jerry Chavez, Jr., and Isaiah Chavez; parents Maria and Ramon Ferrales; brothers Jose Alvarez, Waldo Duran, and Michael Ferrales; aunt Emma Sanchez and cousins Sylvia Dean, Frank Sanchez, and Yolanda Sanchez-Alley and husband Peter Alley, Nannette Thompson, and Amanda Marquez; and friend Amy Chavez. She is also survived by so many special family members and friends too numerous to mention here. Sandra Chavez was a remarkable woman, a woman after God's own heart. Her church home was a very important part of her walk with God. She was a faithful volunteer, she started in the children's ministry approximately 5 years ago, and then became an usher and soon became a leader in her church. She was a prayer warrior, with a grateful heart. She would rejoice when she would witness someone receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior for the first time. She was a wonderful mother, who loved her boys with her whole heart. They were her most cherished treasure. Sandra was the most selfless person we've ever known. Her smile would light up a room. She always saw the best in people and knew how to make anyone feel so important and special. Her spirit could NOT be broken, nor her faith be shaken. She will be deeply and genuinely missed. So until we see you again, run into your Savior's arms. You are finally FREE baby girl. We love you. A celebration of Sandra's life will be held Monday, October 14, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at Legacy Church, 7201 Central Ave. NW. Please visit our online guestbook for Sandra at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun October 13, 2013

FERRALES-CHAVEZ, SANDRA EVA The sun has set on a beautiful flower that lived underneath a turquoise blue sky. Sandra went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 5, 2013. Born in 1980, she is survived by her children Joseph Ronquillo, Jerry Chavez, Jr., and Isaiah Chavez; parents Maria and Ramon Ferrales; brothers Jose Alvarez, Waldo Duran, and Michael Ferrales; aunt Emma Sanchez and cousins Sylvia Dean, Frank Sanchez, and Yolanda Sanchez-Alley and husband Peter Alley, Nannette Thompson, and Amanda Marquez; and friend Amy Chavez. She is also survived by so many special family members and friends too numerous to mention here. Sandra Chavez was a remarkable woman, a woman after God's own heart. Her church home was a very important part of her walk with God. She was a faithful volunteer, she started in the children's ministry approximately 5 years ago, and then became an usher and soon became a leader in her church. She was a prayer warrior, with a grateful heart. She would rejoice when she would witness someone receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior for the first time. She was a wonderful mother, who loved her boys with her whole heart. They were her most cherished treasure. Sandra was the most selfless person we've ever known. Her smile would light up a room. She always saw the best in people and knew how to make anyone feel so important and special. Her spirit could NOT be broken, nor her faith be shaken. She will be deeply and genuinely missed. So until we see you again, run into your Savior's arms. You are finally FREE baby girl. We love you. A celebration of Sandra's life will be held Monday, October 14, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at Legacy Church, 7201 Central Ave. NW. Please visit our online guestbook for Sandra at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sat October 12, 2013

SEGURA, MANUEL "GENO" Age 55, born in Albuquerque on June 30, 1958 passed away on October 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Segura. He is survived by his daughter Marlene Reynolds; son Christopher Segura and wife Tiffany; grandchildren Clinton and Katie Ann Reynolds and Christopher and Zachary Segura; father, Cruz Segura; brothers, Clyde, Rudy, Ronald and wife Diane, Donald, Steven, John and Maryann; sisters, Maria "Sister" Segura, Henrietta "Soupy" and husband Steve Montoya, Grace and husband Daniel Rivera; girlfriend, Evette Lucero; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Manuel was a loving father and grandfather. He was also an excellent drummer. Services will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Direct Services, 2919 4th St.
        Published on: Fri October 11, 2013

URIOSTE, THERESA MARIA (TESSIE) was born on October 10, 1921 in Las Vegas, NM and passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro "Pete" Urioste. She is survived by son, Lee Paul Atencio and his wife, Margie; daughter, Lita Barela and her husband, Danny; sister, Maria Garduno; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; & many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Tower Baptist Church, 601 86th St. SW at 11:00am on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. Special thanks to St. Theresa Nursing Home.
        Published on: Thu October 10, 2013

WAGENBLAST, HANNAH MARIE, LEXI RAE, AND MADISON AVERY Became angels on Saturday, October 5, 2013. They are loved by their parents, Andrea and Jason Wagenblast; big brother, Dustin, and big sister, Hailey Wagenblast; their grandparents, Cliff and Jeannie Byer, Maria and the late, Philip Wagenblast; great-grandparents, Sondra and Dave Black, Fern Buckley, Claire Wagenblast, Paul Boose; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. When you see the stars, tell the girls "hello." Private services have been held. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Tue October 08, 2013

OROZCO, PERFECTO Age 55, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, went to Heaven Friday, October 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Josefina Orozco; daughters, Lorena Orozco and husband, Sergio Olvera, Melissa Marquez and husband, Edgar Humberto, and Adriana Orozco and husband, Andres Ibarra; son, Perfecto Orozco Jr.; five grandchildren Jovan Olvera, Ailany Ibarra, Maelyn Marquez, Dwayne Olvera and Damian Marquez; sisters Maria Elena, Margarita and Marcela; brothers Leopoldo, Nicolas, David and Dolores. Perfecto worked for Miller's Insulation for many years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Service are pending. Pallbearers will be Perfecto Orozco, Jr., Edgar Humberto Marquez, Andres Ibarra, Sergio Olvera, Eliezer Orozco, Horacio Orozco and Juan Martinez. Please visit our online guest book for Perfecto at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Sun October 06, 2013

GARCIA, EUPHEMIA ARCHUNDE Euphemia Archunde Garcia, nee Jaramillo, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Albuquerque for the past six years. She was born in Seboyeta, NM in 1921 and was a resident of Gallup, NM for 40 years, after which she moved to Belen, NM and lived there for 10 years. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by Valentin Archunde, her husband of 44 years; by their son, Eugene Clinton Archunde; an Lalo Garcia, second husband of seven years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Serafin Jaramillo and Bersabe Ortiz; by brothers Jose, Frank, Libor, and Luis; and her sisters, Predicanda, and Beatrice. She is survived by children, Aileen Archunde Turner and husband Robert, Joyce Euphemia Archunde, Paulita Maria Archunde and husband Dennis, Val Archunde Jr., and Alfonso Archunde. She is also survived by grandchildren, Eric Turner, Tatia Burke, Chantel Stuckman and husband David, Nick Lopez, Katie Lopez, Natalie Euphemia Archunde, Corey Valentin Archunde, Gene Archunde and Eric Archunde; and by her great-grandchildren, Zachary Burke, Brandon Burke, China Rose Stuckman and Chance Stuckman. She was lovingly called "Tita" by her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She is remembered for her excellence as a seamstress, making many beautiful clothes for her three daughters. Services will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 5800 Ouray, Monday, October 7, with a viewing and the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass following at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun October 06, 2013

GALVEZ, CLARA Age 76, born in Bauta, Cuba and a resident of Albuquerque since 1993, died September 28, 2013. Devoted wife, daughter, mother, & grandmother is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jose Galvez; her mother, Leoncia Perez; daughters, Angelica Hagan and Elizabeth Galvez; grandchildren, Michael, Brittany and Faith Hagan, Adam and Aaron Bradley; sisters, Gladys Gutierrez and Nora Perez; nieces and nephew Denisse, Marcia, Belkys, Maria and Jose. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, October 6, 2013, 2:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guest book for Clara at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
        Published on: Sat October 05, 2013

GARCIA, EUPHEMIA ARCHUNDE Euphemia Archunde Garcia, nee Jaramillo, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Albuquerque for the past six years. She was born in Seboyeta, NM in 1921 and was a resident of Gallup, NM for 40 years, after which she moved to Belen, NM and lived there for 10 years. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by Valentin Archunde, her husband of 44 years; by their son, Eugene Clinton Archunde; an Lalo Garcia, second husband of seven years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Serafin Jaramillo and Bersabe Ortiz; by brothers Jose, Frank, Libor, and Luis; and her sisters, Predicanda, and Beatrice. She is survived by children, Aileen Archunde Turner and husband Robert, Joyce Euphemia Archunde, Paulita Maria Archunde and husband Dennis, Val Archunde Jr., and Alfonso Archunde. She is also survived by grandchildren, Eric Turner, Tatia Burke, Chantel Stuckman and husband David, Nick Lopez, Katie Lopez, Natalie Euphemia Archunde, Corey Valentin Archunde, Gene Archunde and Eric Archunde; and by her great-grandchildren, Zachary Burke, Brandon Burke, China Rose Stuckman and Chance Stuckman. She was lovingly called "Tita" by her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She is remembered for her excellence as a seamstress, making many beautiful clothes for her three daughters. Services will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 5800 Ouray, Monday, October 7, with a viewing and the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass following at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat October 05, 2013