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Martinez -- Jose (Cho-Cho) Isauro Martinez Jr., 61, a lifelong Santa Rosa resident, died Thursday, March 9, 2000 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Martinez was born June 30, 1938 in Cuervo, NM. He attended school at Santa Rosa. Cho-Cho worked for the NM State Highway Department for two years. He was employed for the past 38 years with the Peneldton Gas Company in Santa Rosa. He married Linda R. Maes on November 19, 1986. He was a collector of Classic Cars and antique bottles. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Isauro Martinez Sr. on November 3, 1990; and a nephew, Jerry Ulibarri on July 6, 1994. Survivors include his wife, Linda R. Maes; his mother, Valeria Martinez of Santa Rosa; two sisters, Viola and husband, Manual Ulibarri of Santa Rosa, Shirley and husband, Faustin Sena of Edgewood; brothers, Horacio (Lacho) and wife, Dina Martinez of Santa Fe, Tommy and wife, Candy Martinez of Colorado Springs, CO, Pat and wife, Renida of Albuquerque, Anthony Martinez of Santa Rosa; step-children, Brenda Encinias and husband, Jeff, Bill and wife, Joel Johnson of Santa Rosa, Melvin and wife, Esther Johnson of Corona; grandchildren, Nina and Martha Encinias, Billy Jack, Crystal, and Curtis Johnson, James, Marcus, Melissa and Monique Johnson. Also surviving are his Godchildren, Nina Encinias, Joseph Martinez; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Rosary services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2000, from the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel. A second Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the church at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 13, 2000, with Father Sotero A. Sena, Celebrant of the Mass. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Pallbearers will include Pat Martinez, Horacio Martinez, Tom Martinez, Melvin Johnson, Bill Johnson, Jeff Encinias, and Anthony Martinez. Honorary bearers will include Horacio Chavez, Joe Bob Page, Simon Serrano, Kirk Peneldton, Dennis Gallegos, and all his friends and relatives. All arrangements entrusted to Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third Street, Santa Rosa, New Mexico, (505) 472-3369.
        Published on: Sat March 11, 2000

Gallegos -- Mary Angus Gallegos, 72, who was filled with the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ, all her life. Jesus has taken her home to Heaven to be with Him forever more. She was the most precious wife and mother to her husband and three sons. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Eddie M. Gallegos; her sons, Eddie M. Gallegos Jr. and Reggie A. Gallegos; and grandsons, Simon, Marcello, Tim and Paul. She went to be in Heaven with her youngest son, Marcus G. Gallegos. Memorial services will be held at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE, on Thursday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m.
        Published on: Wed February 23, 2000

Storm -- Ramona Mary Storm, 81, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past year, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2000. Ramona had been a writer up until her death. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Gayle Storm Tanaka Montoya. Ramona is survived by three children, Todd R. Storm of Rochester, NY, Jill Storm Dougherty of Rio Rancho and Randall Storm of Lakewood, CO; two sisters, Phyllis Simon of Gary, IN and Adrienne Steinorth of Deerfield, IL; eight grandchildren, Christopher, Aurelia, Dayna, Heather, Chad, Sara, Nick, and Benjamin; one great-grandchild, Cassy; special friends,"Sunny" Larue Storm, Charles DelCurto and Margaret Lang. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the service at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with Chaplain Dennis Lihte officiating. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
        Published on: Tue February 22, 2000

Cox -- Euola Cox:"As we reflect....on a Notable Life!" On Monday morning, February 7, 2000, one of God's soldiers was called from labor to reward, Euola W. Cox. Affectionately referred to as"Schoochie" by her family and friends, Dr. Cox was the youngest of ten children born from the union of Finch and Dora Wardlow in Eufaula, Oklahoma on March 13, 1929. She grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma and received her early education at Dunbar Elementary School and graduated from Manuel Training High School. She continued her quest for educational excellence by earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Langston University. She then attained her Master of Arts degree and Doctorate degree in Education from the University of New Mexico. In 1952, Schoochie married Simon Wilson and their union was blessed with three children, Bernastine, now deceased, Daryl and Vodra. She later married Henry Cox, deceased and Lonnie Graham of Muskogee. Dr. Cox began a life of tireless service as an educator and community servant in 1958. She pursued her passion for training young people for 25 years as a Classroom Teacher, Counselor and Principal in the Albuquerque Public School System. In 1980, she continued her career in education as an Assistant Professor of Education and Liberal Arts at Eastern New Mexico University. She retired from there as Professor Emeritus in 1985. The Euola Cox Scholarship Fund was later established to help minority students. Retirement from education was by no means a time to"sit back and smell the roses" for Schoochie. She continued to contribute to the education and training of other through research, writing and publishing articles, educational counseling, lecturing and conducting seminars and workshops in a variety of educational disciplines. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for over 50 years. In addition to education, Dr. Cox had always had a heart for community service. Over a span of 50-plus years, she had shared her time, talents and expertise in an effort to improve the communities she was a part of. Whether working with young people or acting as chairperson for a civic organization, her goal was to"help somebody, as she passed along." Although Schoochie was known for her professional achievements and community work, all that she had done had been driven by her love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She had lived by the scripture, Proverbs 3:6, which reads,"In all thy ways, acknowledge the Lord and He shall direct thy paths." Schoochie walked life's highway directed by God and along the way, she had touched the lives of many. Dr. Cox was preceded in death by two husbands; her parents; seven brothers; and a daughter. Her memory will be cherished by her loving family, son, Daryl Cox and wife, Jane; daughter, Vodra Dorn and husband, William; five grandchildren, Guyla, D.D., Quentin, Daryan and Desmond; sister, Elnora Morrison; brother, George Wardlow; along with a host of caring nieces, nephews, cousins, surrogate children and many, many loving friends. Service of memory for Dr. Cox will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Phillips Chapel CME Church, 1401 Edith SE, Rev. William W. Dorn Jr., officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 12, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Euola Cox Scholarship Fund, ENMU, 1200 W. University, Portales, NM 88130 or Manual Training Community Cultural Center, c/o Albert Walker, Treasurer, 1016 Georgetown Avenue, Muskogee, OK 74401.
        Published on: Sat February 12, 2000

Tenorio -- Mrs. Francisquita Tenorio, 88, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 10, 2000. Mrs. Tenorio is survived by six daughters, Aneda Mora, Alice Lucero, Rita Padilla and husband, Andy, Stella Gutierrez and husband, Charles of California, Margaret Abeyta and husband, Gilfred, and Janice Quintana; three sons, Arcenio J. Tenorio, Dimas J. Tenorio, and Frank Tenorio from Bolivia; 26 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Tenorio was a member of San Ignacio Catholic Church for 40 years, a member of the Blue Army, Sacred Heart League, Santa Monica Association, and Senior Citizen at Amistad. Final Visitation will be Saturday morning in the San Ignacio Church, 1300 Walter SE from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Simon Lucero, Joseph Tenorio, Gary Mora, Carl Quintana, Adam Vallejos and Sisto Abeyta. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements. 
        Published on: Sat February 12, 2000

Rivera -- Maria G. Rivera, 76, a lifelong resident of Laborcita, NM, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2000 at Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, NM. She was born to Jeremia and Salome (Padilla) Gonzales on April 12, 1923 in Laborcita. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Valentin B. Rivera of their home; sons, Jeremia N. Rivera and wife, Maryline of Laborcita, Valentino Richard Rivera and wife, Helen of Laborcita, Walter Rivera and wife, Shirley of Northridge, CA, Eddie Rivera and wife, Rose of Socorro, and John J. Rivera and wife, Joann of Rio Rancho; daughters, Salome R. Rivera of Laborcita, Judi Green and husband, Dana of Northridge, CA, Susie Dubord and husband, Arthur J. III of Littlerock, CA and Pauline Binger and husband, Everett of Laborcita; brother, Tony Gonzales and wife, Mary of Socorro; sister, Jennie Armijo and husband, Simon of Laborcita; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited Monday, January 10, 7:00 p.m., at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, January, 11, 2:00 p.m., at San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro, with Father Bill Sanchez as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Socorro Cemetery. Pallbearers are Valentino Rivera Jr., Arthur J. Dubord III, Everett H. Binger Jr., Richard S. Chavez, Chris G. Martinez and Ronnie G. Martinez. Honorary pallbearers are Eddie Padilla and Jose Lozano. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, NM.
        Published on: Tue January 11, 2000

Acosta -- Manuel Acosta, 40, beloved husband, father, son and brother was called home to be with the Lord Jesus, Saturday, December 25, 1999. Mr. Acosta was a resident of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his father, Simon Acosta. He is survived by his loving wife, Guadalupe Acosta of the family home; three daughters, Mayra, Yadira and Yesenia Acosta; his mother, Martha Acosta. Also surviving are two brothers, Jesus Acosta and Enrique Acosta; four sisters, Ramona Olguin, Socorro Acosta, Simona Torres and Petra Acosta. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 6:00 p.m. at the family home in Cerro Mission. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, at 12:00 p.m. at Juan Diego Mission in Meadowlake, with Fr. Ben as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Enrique Acosta, Jesus Acosta, Simon Olguin, Ramon Barraza, Luis Torres and Angel Lino. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW. 243-5222
        Published on: Tue December 28, 1999

Leyba -- Mr. Arthur Leyba died Sunday in Albuquerque at the age of 73. Mr. Leyba is survived by his loving wife, Stella Elizabeth Leyba; two brothers, Simon Leyba and Benjamin Leyba; sister, Ellen Brito; son, Arthur Chris Leyba; three daughters, Celia Jean Leyba, Michelle Juliene Leyba and Sharla Renee Martinez; four grandchildren, Arthur G. Leyba, Tanya Renee Leyba, Christopher Dominic Leyba, and Juliana Sharlene Leyba; and three great-grandchildren, Joel D. Martinez Jr., Tony Andrew Martinez and Angel Renee Martinez. Funeral services for Mr. Lebya will be held on Friday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2201 Estancia NW, at 9:30 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Ron Aguilar, Chris Leyba, Orlando Molina, Johnny Morris, Bob Anaya and John Howes. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Thu November 11, 1999

Moya -- Mrs. Odelia M. Moya died Tuesday in Peralta at the age of 59. She is survived by her husband, Lorenzo Moya; children, Yvonne Dossey and husband, Howard, Felix Crespin, Richard Crespin and wife, Rhonda and Anthony Crespin; sisters, Confie Soto and husband, Frank, Cruz Hernandez and husband, Simon, Lorraine Cervantes, Stephanie Barela and Viola Barela; six grandchildren, Monica Herrera and husband, Eddie, Albert Fuentes, Dominic Maez, Odelia Crespin, Georgia Crespin and Lawrence Crespin; and three great-grandchildren, Eddie Herrera, Patricia Fuentes and Eric Herrera. Funeral services for Mrs. Moya will be held on Friday at the Valencia County in Peralta, where the graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Howard Dossey, Eddie Herrera, Dominic Maez, Lawrence Crespin, Frank Soto and Simon Hernandez. A prayer service for Mrs. Moya will be held on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with visitation beginning, 5:00 p.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Wed November 10, 1999

Chilimidos -- Mrs. Oralia Chilimidos, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on October 28, 1999. Mrs. Chilimidos is survived by her beloved husband of 11 years, Mr. Sam Chilimidos; seven daughters, Cecilia Gonzales and husband, Andres, Julia Sanchez and husband, Frank, Analee Maestas and husband, Ray, Rosemary Maestas, Carol Chavez and husband, Steve, Beverly Hobbs and husband, John and Vickie Sais and husband, Richard; two sons, Jose Erminio Nieto and Gerald Chilimidos and wife, Janet; 21 grandchildren, Andy Cecil and Matthew Gonzales, Leeann Lesperance, Diana, Julie, Raelene, Jesse and Fernando Maestas, Marisol, Francisco, Veronica and Marco-Antonio Sanchez, Megan and Geret Chilimidos, Micah, Stephanie, Simon and Renee Chavez, Amanda, Emily Rose Hobbs and Michela Sais; 11 great-grandchildren, Bradley and Desiree Lesperance, Julian, Jesse, Felix and Leandro Maestas, Brittney, Joshua, Christina, Albino and Francisco Gonzales; two sisters, Mary Romero and husband, Gabe and Flora Lovato and husband, Toby; six brothers, Pete Muller and wife, Gregorita, Evaristo Muller and wife, Angie, Eloy Muller and wife, Nancy, Albino Muller, Victor Muller and wife, Rosemary and Paul Muller and wife, Josie. She was a member of the Catholic Church, Women of the Word, St. Vincent de Paul, Lector and Usher at St. Edwins Catholic Church, Honorary Canossion Sister, RCIA at St. Edwins Church, volunteer, Dominican Retreat Center, volunteer, Docent Albuquerque Zoo, volunteer, APS Rio Grande Cluster Parent Center, and American Auxiliary Post 99. A Memorial Mass will be Thursday, November 4, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Edwins Church, 2105 Barcelona SW, Father Jose Hernandez, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in her honor to"Spiritual Renewal Center" Home of the Dominican Sisters, Retreat Ministry, 2348 Pajarito Road SW, Ph# 877-4211. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors SW.
        Published on: Tue November 02, 1999