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ORTEGA -- Jesus M. (Marion) Ortega, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on December 27, 2004. He was eighty years old. Marion was born in Myton, Utah on October 20, 1924, to Pablo Ortega and Cleotilde Manzanares. He was preceded in death by his son Filbert F. Ortega; and his grandson Abel M. Ortega, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruby Ortega; daughters, Cleo Davis and husband Russ, Cathy (Sassy) Chavez and husband Greg; sons, Abel Ortega and wife Gloria, Michael Ortega and wife Cheryl, Eloy Ortega and wife Sadie; adopted son, Lawrence Ortega; and Chuck Thomas and wife Mabel; his 14 loving grandchildren, Teresa Lopez and husband John, Tony Ortega, Joseph Ortega and wife Sandy, David Davis and wife Misty, Cynthia Davis, Filbert and Al Chavez, Michael M. Ortega Jr. and Kyle Ortega, Eloy J. Ortega and Estevan Ortega, Charles R. Thomas Jr., Shane Thomas, and Matthew Thomas; great-grandchildren, Eddie, Chris, and Miranda Lopez, Gabriella and Abel Ortega, Andrew Davis, Josiah Davis, Gregorio Chavez, Delilah Chavez, Alyssa Ortega, Shane C. Thomas Jr., and Eric Thomas; brother-in-law, Frank Mora and wife Rosie; special nieces, Helen Atwood, Wanda Harris, Joann Lujan, and Loretta Roybal; brothers, Apolinar Ortega, Clarence Ortega, Claude Ortega and wife Darlene; sisters, Shirley Bench and Veronica Ortega. Marion was a World War II Veteran. After he was discharged from the service on February 27, 1945, he attended Camp Luna Vocational School in Las Vegas, NM and received a degree in Auto Mechanics. He went on to work for McCurdy Gas Service and Doxol Gas Service in Las Vegas, NM; and later transferred to Socorro to serve as Plant Manager for Doxol. In 1973, Marion founded Ortega's Propane Service in Albuquerque, NM and managed it until his retirement in 1988. The business continues to run successfully today under the management of his family. He was a Past Commander of the American Legion Post #12 in Las Vegas, NM; and also was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars there. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, watching football, and family gatherings. Marion will be remembered by his many loving family members for his strength, his guidance, his strong work ethic, and most of all, for having a great sense of humor in spite of his illness. He set an example for us all that will live on forever. Our family would like to extend a very special thank you to the Lovelace Hospice Nursing Staff for all their help and compassion during our family's time of need. Visitations will be this evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church; where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final viewing will be Thursday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Casket bearers will be Charles R. Thomas, Tony Ortega, Filbert Chavez, Eloy J. Ortega, Michael M. Ortega Jr., and Steve Serna. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Wed December 29, 2004

RIBAL -- Maria Dolores Ribal went home to be with the Lord at the age of 93 on December 27, 2004. She was born on December 20, 1911. She is preceded in death by her mother. Maria is survived by her daughters, Angie Chavez, Marcela Parras, Theresa Bajarano, Rita Mason; son, Jesse Chavez. She has 19 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was a very loving caring person. Whatever she could do, she would do. Her hands were always extended to everyone. She was a precious treasure that God loaned to us and will be greatly Missed. Her pride and joy was to play with her great-grandchildren, Zachary, Maleah, Amaya, Markie, and little Zion. She loved to tell them stories. Maria loved to read her Bible and drink her coffee. In the bible she would read John 14: 1-6 where Jesus had many Mansions in Heaven. She talked about going home to be with her Mother. We all knew her by Grand Lola. We love you Grandma Lola and we will surely miss you. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, December 30, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. In the Chapel of Legacy Church, 7201 Central Ave. Burial to follow to Fairview Memorial Park. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
        Published on: Wed December 29, 2004

ARMIJO -- Lavina. Mrs. Lavina (Gaby) Armijo, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 25, 2004. Mrs. Armijo is survived by her loving husband of 49 years Mr. Roberto J. Armijo; five children, Debbie Moya and husband, Chris, Bobby Armijo and, Annette De Soto, Gerald Armijo, Gary Armijo and wife, Renee, and Nadine Goitia and husband, Francisco; one sister, Melba Niblock and husband, Henry; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two nephews, Ernie Ulibarri and Leroy Ulibarri; and many cousins and friends. Mrs. Armijo was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary for Mrs. Armijo was recited Monday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final Visitation will be Tuesday morning from10:30am to 11:00am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00am. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Chavez, Mike Apodaca, Marcos Candelaria, Chris Moya, Francisco Goitia, and Gary Atencio. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie and Leroy Ulibarri. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue December 28, 2004

MONTOYA -- Adolfo R. Montoya, Jr., 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, died Sunday, December 26, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lela Montoya; daughter, Mary Ann Montoya of Albuquerque; sons, Danny Montoya and wife, Rebecca of Tucson, AZ; Adolfo Montoya, III and wife, Choo Choo of Santa Fe, NM; and Eloy C. Montoya and wife, Diana of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Leo Lopez II, Cynthia Lopez, Danny Montoya, Jr., Carlos Montoya, Beverlee Montoya, Gabriel Montoya, Dominic Montoya, Vivian Blea, Steven Romero, Joseph Romero, Matthew Roybal, Gaelan Montoya, Selina Montoya; great-grandchildren, David Lopez, Alicia Lopez, Branden Lopez, Gabriel and Mathew Montoya; sisters, Lela Montoya, and Corina Luchini; and brother, Alerico Montoya. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Gabriel Montoya, his parents, Adolfo and Amelia Montoya and sister, Tomasita Chavez. Mr. Montoya was a Veteran of WWII, he was a member of American Legion Post 99 and a member of Bear Canyon Senior Citizen Center. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont NE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Leo Lopez II, Danny Montoya, Jr., Carlos Montoya, Matthew Roybal, Frankie Luchini, Bences Apodaca, Jr., Honorary pallbearers will be Walter Armijo, David Luchini, Gilbert Apodaca, Gaelan Montoya. Friends may visit Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. until Rosary at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Tue December 28, 2004

ARMIJO -- Mrs. Lavina (Gaby) Armijo, 69, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 25, 2004. Mrs. Armijo is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Mr. Roberto J. Armijo; five children, Debbie Moya and husband, Chris, Bobby Armijo and Annette De Soto, Gerald Armijo, Gary Armijo and wife, Renee, and Nadine Goitia and husband, Francisco; one sister, Melba Niblock and husband, Henry; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two nephews, Ernie Ulibarri and Leroy Ulibarri; and many cousins and friends. Mrs. Armijo was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Armijo will be Monday evening at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm by Gabriella Nieto. Final Visitation will be Tuesday morning from10:30 am to 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Chavez, Mike Apodaca, Marcos Candelaria, Chris Moya, Francisco Goitia, and Gary Atencio. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie and Leroy Ulibarri. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Mon December 27, 2004

CHAVEZ -- Jania Marie To my beloved Family and Friends on behalf of my wife Mrs. Jania Marie Chavez. May our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth bless you and your families for your compassion and generosity. I Love you all with the Love of our Lord Jesus. God Bless Pastor Edward Kibbee and his family. Roy Jesus Chavez
        Published on: Sun December 26, 2004

CHAVEZ -- Larry Merry Christmas Dad. It's been 2 long years since you passed away. Never a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts, especially on this day. I hope you celebrate Christmas with your mom. We'll see you soon. All my love always, Your Hita, Damiana
        Published on: Sun December 26, 2004

LOPEZ RUIZ -- Sara Lopez Ruiz 31 December 1904 - 22 December 2004 "If you follow Jesus you will never be sorry." That was her credo, a credo which she unfailingly obeyed since early childhood. On 22 December 2004, 9 days prior to her 100th birthday, the creator called Sarita to his celestial realm to claim her rewards. Our beloved progenitress expired serenely in her sleep in El Paso, after a brief illness terminating a century of obedience to The Master and abundance of love, compassion, and wisdom. She was born to Apolonio Lopez and Rafaelita Ramirez on New Year's Eve in 1904 in Canyon De La Luz, near Alamogordo, NM; she was the sole survivor of seven siblings. Her parents had migrated to the U.S. in the late 1800s fearing the political climate in an unstable Mexico at the time. In 1908 Rafaelita died during the childbirth of her last daughter, also named Rafaelita. A destitute Apolonio, following a custom at that time, gave Sarita and a younger sister (Natividad) to a local grocer and the infant Rafaelita to a local rancher. As if to prove He works in a mysterious way, during these 4 years Sarita discovered The Word. Eventually Sarita and Nati were reunited with Apolonio but Rafaelita never rejoined the family. Soon after that Apolonio moved his family to Jarales, NM, where Sarita spent the next 15 years in a farming environment and received her education in a one-room school house in Belen. On 12 December, 1929 she married Manuel O. Ruiz in Albuquerque, with the family settling in the Duranes community again in an agricultural setting. The union produced six children: Erlinda Nieto, since deceased (Dennie); Manuel "Nuni" Ruiz (Angie Chavez), Albuquerque; Esther Fox (Ira), Myerstown, PA; Edna Mulkey (Willis) Cartersville, GA; Karleen, deceased at infancy; Reynaldo "Baby" Ruiz (Ester Lopez), El Paso, TX, with whom Sara Enjoyed her later days. She also has a stepdaughter, Lydia Diaz, in Sacramento. In addition, she has a bloodline of 29 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and 31 great-great-grandchildren. Sarita was among the worshipers that gathered at Monte Calvario Spanish Baptist Church in the early days of the church. She remained faithful there until the Lord called her home. Sarita will lie in state at The Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover SW on Sunday, December 26 for viewing from 4 pm to 7 pm with services following. On Monday, December 27 additional services will be held at Monte Calvario Baptist Church, 919 7th St. SW with Dr. David Atencio officiating at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be Monday, December 27 at the Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale S.E. Pallbearers: Rudy Nieto, Daniel Ruiz, Richard Fox, Ronnie Mulkey, Richard Ruiz, and David Atencio, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers: Betty Atencio, Melecia Chavez, Martita Griego, Ester Ruiz, Elva Guerrero,and Juanita Muro. Funeral services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
        Published on: Sun December 26, 2004

TRUJILLO -- Jose Dominico "Joe" Trujillo, age 64, a long time Santa Rosa businessman, passed away December 22, 2004 at the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque following an illness. Joe was born June 3, 1940 in Sapello, NM to the home of Martin and Eufelia Vigil Trujillo. He was reared and and attended schools in Borger, TX. Joe served in the United States Army from 1958 through 1961. He married Carmen Campos on July 11, 1964 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Santa Rosa. Joe worked as an asbestos worker for 15 years and in 1973 until 1975 he was the Borden Milk Distributer. In 1975 up to the present he owned operated the Sun and Sand Restaurant in Santa Rosa. Joe served on the City of Santa Rosa City Council from 1980 through 1994. In 1994 he became Mayor of Santa Rosa until 1998. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Lions Club. Joe loved his Dallas Cowboys and the Santa Rosa Lions. He was a big supporter of Santa Rosa Lion Athletics and he loved playing golf. Joe was a loving husband, father grandfather, brother, son in law, uncle and friend and will be truly missed by his family and community of Santa Rosa. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Polito Trujillo and Martin Trujillo, and infant sister Lucinda Trujillo. Survivors include his wife Carmen Trujillo of the family home in Santa Rosa, his children Joseph Trujillo of Albuquerque; Dolores Trujillo of Las Vegas, NM; Mario Trujillo and wife Sharla of Santa Rosa; Mona Lisa Trujillo of Las Vegas, NM; Camilla Trujillo of Las Vegas, NM, grandchildren; Ruben Dominico Trujillo, Aislyn Trujillo and Mario Trujillo, Jr., mother and father in law; Pelagio and Trinnie Campos of Borica, NM. Also surviving are his sisters; Esperanza Williams of Santa Rosa; Eva Flores and husband Bobby of Albuquerque; Mrlinda Felingham and husband Nicky of Moriarty; sister's in law; Rita Trujillo of Los Lunas and Anne Trujillo of Sapello along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held on Sunday, December 26, at 7:00 pm from St. Rose Church in Santa Rosa. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 27, at 10:00 am also from St. Rose Church with Father Patrick Duffy officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be George Dodge, Jr., Manuel Dodge, Edward Romo, Bobby Flores, Alfonso Campos, and Bill Capps. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be James Cordova, Shawn Lopez, Johnny Martinez, E.M. Lucero, Kika Baca, Netta Baca, Faye Dudrey, William Dudrey, Eddie Salazar, Arthur Gonzalez, Arthur Chavez, Jimmy Quintana, Gene Timothy, Sam Patel, Vidal Trujillo, Jeff Sandoval, Jerome Trujillo, Miguel Trujillo, Robbie Flores, Tim Bray, Alfredo Flores, Johnny Marquez, Felipe Sanchez, Macedonio Chavez, Dick Garay, Sam Lopez, Brian Santrcok, Wes Powell, Benancio Trujillo, Ignacio Trujillo, Pete Campos, Brock Aragon, Orlando Valverde, and Adelaido Romero. All services are entrusted to Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd St., Santa Rosa, NM (505)472-3369. For online condolences please go to www.chavezfuneralhome.com
        Published on: Sun December 26, 2004

BACA -- Julia Isidora Baca, a resident of Santa Rosa for most of her life, passed away on December 16, 2004 at Paloma Blanca Health and Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, where she had been for last seven months. She had previously been at Health Unlimited, Inc. in Santa Rosa for several years. Julia died at the age of 95 having been born in Pastura, New Mexico on February 27, 1909. She was born to the home of Ricardo U. Baca and Gertrudes Martinez Baca, pioneer New Mexico ranchers. She had attended school at Pintada, New Mexico and Santa Rosa graduating from Santa Rosa High School. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers; Venancio Baca, Anacleto Baca, Cristino Baca and Liborio Baca; seven sisters; Demecia Baca, Honorata Baca, Victoriana Sanchez, Dome Baca, Amelia Bowling, Guadalupe Farley and Maria Rita Baca. Survivors include her son Lloyd Lindell Jayroe of Sterling, Colorado and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a lifetime member of the Catholic Church and belonged to the Sacred Heart Society. Rosary services were recited on December 17, at 7:00 pm at Chavez Funeral Home Chapel led by Joe A. Martinez. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, December 18, at 10:00 from St. Rose Church with Father Irby Nichols officiating. Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were Curt Colin Sanchez, Canuto Sanchez, Jr., Felipe L. Sanchez, Phil Sanchez, Kiel Hoffman and Tom Donegan. All services were entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa.
        Published on: Sat December 25, 2004