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Berkshire -- Pauline Hues Berkshire, longtime resident of Estancia and Albuquerque and member of a pioneer ranch family died Tuesday, July 17, 2001 Pauline was born in Lometa, TX, October 21, 1900. She moved to Estancia with her father, Berry Hues, grandmother, Kate Evans and aunt, Chance Evans in 1905. Pauline married Homer J. Berkshire in 1919 and they shared almost 62 wonderful years. Homer and Pauline homesteaded in the Estancia valley where their family continues to ranch. In 1976, they expanded their ranching operation with the purchase of Gallegos Ranch in Harding County. Pauline will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a lady in the finest sense of the word, a hard worker, a gracious hostess, and an amazing woman in many ways. She left her loved ones a rich heritage of memories an example of how to live each day with a passion. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Jane Oberg; three grandsons, Michael L. and wife, Linda of Logan, Patrick H. and wife, Kathy and Gary O of Estancia; nine great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nell Arnett of Albuquerque. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Homer J. Berkshire; and son, Jack Lee Berkshire. Visitation will be Thursday, July 19, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Interment will follow at Estancia Valley Cemetery with Homer Paul Oberg, Travis Lee Oberg, Josh Oberg, John Shane Oberg, Kyle John Berkshire and Alfredo Chavez serving as Pallbearers. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Estancia Cemetery fund c/o Pat Oberg or Gary Berkshire, P.O. Box 222 Estancia, NM, 87016, or to the charity of your choice. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is in charge of her arrangements.
        Published on: Thu July 19, 2001

Candelaria -- Rose C. Candelaria, 86, a resident of Albuquerque passed away July 16, 2001 at home with her loved ones at her side. She is survived by her daughters, Carmen Salazar, Kathy Garcia Baca and husband, Ken Baca; two sisters, Filomena Garcia, and Celia Cordova; one brother, Willie Chavez; three granddaughters, Elaine Trujillo and husband, David, Mandy Perales, and Antoinette Salazar; four grandsons, Dominic, Mark, Kenny, and Kurtis; five great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2001. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2001. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pete Tapia, Dominic Perales, Martin Chavez, David Trujillo, Kenny Baca, and Mark Baca. Honorary Pallbearer will be Alfonso Perales. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Wed July 18, 2001

Garley -- Emma L. Garley, 90, a resident of Los Chavez, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 15, 2001. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, Third Order of the Franciscan, Sacred Heart League, and the Legion of Mary. Emma was an avid gardener, specializing in growing vegetables and canning her harvest. Having a creative talent, she also enjoyed her quilting and crocheting. She was an excellent cook and loved to feed everyone, never letting anyone leave without tasting her delicious food. Her faith was her #1 priority in her life, as she knew the importance of praying the Rosary and encouraging others to do so as well. Emma loved the opportunity to travel, and would never turn down an offer to do so. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Antonio in 1988; her three sons, Tony and Ray Sandoval and Boysito Garley; four brothers; and three sisters. Emma is survived by her children, Eliza Barela and her husband, Ray, Andrea DeMmon and her husband, J.L., all of Albuquerque, Vivian Shimabuku and her husband, Allan of Hawaii, Lillian"Lilly" Arellano of Albuquerque, Albert Garley and his wife, Kathy, Eloy Garley and his wife, Ida, Larry B. Garley, all of Los Chavez, Grace Ortega of Albuquerque, and Theresa Garley of Los Lunas; 39 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. Emma is also survived by her many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank" Our Special Angel's" Jenny Rivera and her husband, Sam, for being there in our time of need. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Los Chavez, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church with Interment in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her sons, Albert, Eloy, and Larry Garley; three grandsons, A. J. Garley, Tommy Barela, Michael DeMmon; and two granddaughters, Emily Gurule and Denise Garley. Donations can be made in Emma's name to the Good Shepard Center, 218 Iron St SW, Albuqueruque, NM 87102, in her memory as corporate works of mercy. Romero Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Wed July 18, 2001

Gonzales -- George "Spider" Gonzales died July 12, 2001 after a long-term illness. He is survived by his sister, Gina Carrillo; brother, Benslo Gonzales; step-sisters, Sandra Castillo, Vicky Chavez and husband, Lawrence; "mom", Amalia Turrieta; children, George Jr., Joshua, Lisa, Veronica, and Bobby; nephew, Billy; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts family and friends who loved and will miss him. A Memorial Service will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW., on Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. He will be missed by his family and friends. Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Wed July 18, 2001

Martinez -- Michael Anthony Martinez Jr. (nicknamed "Tiger" by his father), 30, a resident of Los Chavez and formerly of Albuquerque, passed away on July 11, 2001. He was a member of the Holy Family Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Martinez Sr. in 1992; grandfather, Narciso Vallejos; uncle, Felix Martinez; and cousin, Gary Ray. He is survived by his fiance, Gloria Cummins and their expectant child; his mother, Virginia Martinez and her spouse, Ruben Baca; his two brothers, Steven Martinez and his fiance, Stasia Topping, John Martinez and his wife, Diana Martinez; his twin daughters, Natasha and Bridget; his son, Timothy; maternal grandmother, Lita Vallejos; and paternal grandparents, Grandpa and Grandma Martinez. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m. with a Memorial Mass following at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Romero Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Wed July 18, 2001

Salazar -- On the feast day of our Lord Jesus Christ, Sunday, July 15, 2001, at the age of 81, Virginia Salazar completed the final portion of her earthly life, entering into the splendor and glory of eternal life in the fullness of Holy Communion with our Lord Jesus Christ, The Most Holy Trinity, The Angels, and all the Saints in the Body of Christ, journeying home in the arms and loving care of Our Blessed Mother Mary at the Angelic Choirs and the Heavenly Host sang and rejoiced in her long awaited coming. Praised be God most high!! Virginia's journey began long before her birth on October 25, 1919. Chosen by God and united with Jesus on the cross, she courageously accepted a life of profound suffering and hardship through devastating illness which greatly affected her ability to communicate, to participate with others, to experience daily life in the manner which we so often take for granted. She was endowed with two very special and precious gifts: the ability to truly love as God loves, especially the many children in her life, where even the youngest recognized and understood that precious and unconditional Love from her heart. She was gifted with a great and enduring pure faith, manifested by her love for prayer as she prayed the Rosary openly and with much devotion many times daily, alone and with others, setting a fine example for all of us who have had the opportunity to know and love her. Born in 1919 to Eliseo Salazar and Carlota Chavez Salazar she lived in Tome and Albuquerque all her life, the oldest of eight children. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Alberto and Antonio; and her sister, Fedelina Baca. She is survived by her sister, Faustina Jones, husband, Bill and their two children, Florela (Flora) Atler, husband, Robert (Dutch), now deceased and their ten children; her brother, Antonio's wife, Ernestine and their nine children; her sister, Fedilina's husband, Eloy and their five children; her sister, Elfides Salazar and her sister, Evangeline (Eva) Gutierrez, husband, Christopher and their two children; many other relatives; and a close friend, Linda Straw. Virginia lived long, laughed much, loved much and forgave always, in truth, goodness, humility and obedience to God. Can there be a better epitaph for such a great woman? The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2001 in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, New Mexico with the burial immediately following in the Tome Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles, both Michael Sr., and Jr., Atler, Anthony, Carl and Leroy Salazar, Charles (Chuck) and Damien Montoya, and Robert Atler, Sr., deceased but very much remembered. If more information is needed please call Garcia Mortuary 243-5222 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Wed July 18, 2001

Padilla -- Mr. Antonio J. Padilla, a resident of Albuquerque, born May 23, 1912, died July 16, 2001. Mr. Padilla is survived by his wife, Dolores Padilla; daughter, Nadine Briceno and husband, Antonio; two grandchildren, Christopher Briceno and wife, Barbara, and Diane Chavez and husband, Filomeno; four great-grandchildren, Christopher, Jacklyn, Adrian and Lisa. Funeral Services for Mr. Padilla will be held on Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Briceno, Filomeno Chavez, Chris Briceno, Adrian Chavez, Gene Luna and Henry Luna. Visitation for Mr. Padilla will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the mortuary chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Tue July 17, 2001

Wells -- Cornelia C. Wells, 73, died Sunday, July 8, 2001 in Wichita Falls, TX. Cornelia was born August 15, 1927 in Fairview, NM. A resident of Wichita Falls for 11 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Placido and Angelita Chavez; two brothers, Cardeno Chavez, Eloy Chavez; two sisters, Amadita Gonzales, Alice Chavez. She is survived by her long time friend, Dorothy Booker; two sons, Tony Baldonado and wife, Karen, Danny Baldonado and wife, Evelyn; one brother, Joe Chavez and wife, Rosie; five sisters, Alvita Sanchez, Rosie Chavez, Rita Gurule and husband, Mike, Nellie Salazar and husband, Joe, Mary Alice Fierro and husband, Carlos. six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
        Published on: Tue July 17, 2001

Hartman -- John R. Hartman, August 23, 1940 - July 8, 2001, age 60, a native of Brooklyn, New York, and a resident of Los Lunas since 1990, died at his home on July 8, 2001 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his sister, Joanne of New York; and his brother, George of Pennsylvania. John was an elementary school teacher. He came to teaching only in his early fifties after moving to New Mexico and considered the profession the finest achievement of his life. He said that teaching children in their most formative years was the most awesome and rewarding responsibility he had ever shouldered. He loved his young charges and was gratified to work with and learn from his many excellent colleagues. John graduated from Hunter College in New York City in 1973, the College of Santa Fe in 1991, and took his Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico in 1997. He did his student teaching at Dennis Chavez Elementary in Los Chavez and at Peralta Elementary, after which he taught at Collet Park and Dennis Chavez elementary schools in Albuquerque. At the time his illness was diagnosed in 1998, John was a teacher at Colinas del Norte Elementary School in Rio Rancho. Among his accomplishments as an educator, he was very proud of his study of kinesis in the elementary school classroom, for which he won a grant to construct the innovative desk/workstation he invented in line with his theories. Music was an important part of John's private life. As a young man he possessed a tenor voice of great potential and was a protégé of the Russian soprano Anna Royak. Disillusionment with the world of professional music led him to abandon his dream of a singing career, but all his life he cherished his youthful association with Madame Royak, albeit with his special brand of wry humor, a trait his friends will surely miss. Some years later, he took up piano for personal enjoyment and became a competent player under the tutelage of his close friend, the accompanist and opera commentator Carol Longoni. He filled his home with song. John loved traveling both at home and abroad and was a great aficionado of tennis and ice-skating. He was also a great lover of animals and besides his own beloved pets he gave a home to many dispossessed and feral friends over the years. John was a devout Catholic and an avid pilgrim. He was especially drawn to Medjugorje where he stayed on five occasions. He also spent periods at La Salette, Lourdes and Fatima. Remembering his own childhood in foster homes and orphanages, he was a generous supporter of a Catholic orphanage in war-torn Yugoslavia and later Macedonia. Heartfelt thanks go to Tina Baraque, Helena Herrington, the Los Lunas volunteers Monica Barreras and Marcia Wolfe, and the entire team at Lovelace Hospice for the warm and tender care they gave John in his last months. A debt of gratitude is owed to Dr. Mitchell Binder, Susan Orchard, and the wonderful group in the Oncology Department at Lovelace Hospital who worked so splendidly to help John through this final chapter of his life. John requested no ceremony. Interment was at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sat July 14, 2001

Lopez -- Mrs. Elena Lopez, age 77, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2001 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her sons, Elias Lopez and wife, Barbara, and Barney Lopez and wife, Shirley; daughters, Priscilla Marquez and husband, Jesus, Gloria Lopez, and Amy Chavez and husband, Tibo; 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Lopez will be held on Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Belen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anna Marie Chavez, Martin Lopez, Michael Chavez, Lina Robles, Benadict Marquez and Anthony"Tonio" Lopez Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ruben Escobedo, Gabriel Lopez, Andalecio Lopez, Anthony Lopez and Joe Alvillar. Visitation for Mrs. Lopez will be held on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sat July 14, 2001