SHARON B. LUJAN
Age 45, On Tuesday, February 6, 2007, our beloved daughter, mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend, was welcomed into God’s waiting arms. With her family and friends by her side throughout her illness, Sharon peacefully died after complications from colon cancer.
Sharon was born on May 24, 1961. She graduated from Pojoaque High School in 1979. In December of 1981, she married the love of her life, Joe. She enjoyed 26 years of marriage with her loyal partner, who was always by her side. She gave birth to two of her greatest joys, her sons, Estevan and Andrew.
Sharon worked for the Pojoaque Valley Schools for 17 years as an adored teacher’s assistant. Everyone who knew her loved that never-ending smile on her face. There is nothing Sharon was more proud of than her family and the love she had for them all was endless. Sharon loved to fish and camp with her family at Nambe Lake and liked to spend Mother’s Day or any holiday doing just that. She was always “cruising” with Joe all over northern New Mexico. Sharon's hobbies were working in her garden in the summer or cheering on her favorite football team, the Raiders.
She is survived by her loving husband Joe; sons, Estevan and Andrew Lujan, parents, Arabella and Juan Jiron; grandmother, Rebecca Archuleta; great-aunt, Aurora Montano; brother, James and wife Antoinette Jiron; sister, Carmelina and husband Jimmy Anderson; sister, Paula and husband Sean Ewy; nephews, Jason Sweeney, Jonathan Jiron, Dominik and Coby Anderson; nephew/godson, Devon Ewy; nieces, Megan Ewy, Catherine Jiron and Carmelina Sweeney, just like daughters, Germaine Branch and Lenore Velasquez; sisters-in-law, Miranda Ortiz and family, Helen Sandoval and husband Gene, Ivy Higman and husband Mark, Edna Maes and husband Ed; brothers-in-law, Freddie Lujan, Armando Lujan and wife Florinda, Charlie Lujan and wife Marlene, and Ronnie Lujan and wife Gerri. Serving as pallbearers, Jonathan Jiron, Jason Sweeney, Jimmy Anderson, Robert Lujan, David Herrera and Robert Garcia. Honorary pallbearers are Devon Ewy, Marcy Martinez, Angela Arellano, Ernestine Montoya, Gail Stadelmeir and Viola Gonzales. The family of Sharon B. Lujan has entrusted her funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Public Visitation
6:00 p.m. - Friday
February 9, 2007
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Catholic Church
Pojoaque, New Mexico
Rosary
7:00 p.m. - Friday
February 9, 2007
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Catholic Church
Pojoaque, New Mexico
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m. - Saturday
February 10, 2007
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Catholic Church
Pojoaque, New Mexico
Burial
Pojoaque Cemetery
Pojoaque, New Mexico
ESEQUIEL S. DOMINGUEZ
Age 20, a resident of Vadito, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Esequiel was currently an Honor student at Northern New Mexico Community College, having made the Deans List, and National Deans list. Esequiel is survived by his parents, Paul and Filiberta Dominguez of Vadito; four sisters, Angelica Dominguez and (Lawrence Vigil), Adelaida, Monica and Allegra Dominguez; half brother, Paul Dominguez; God-father, Eugenio Arellano of Chamisal; nephews, Jason Dominguez and Kevin Vigil; close cousin, Augustin Vela of Vadito; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends. The family of Esequiel S. Dominguez has entrusted his funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Public Visitation
12:30 p.m. - Friday
February 9, 2007
Nuestra Señora de Dolores Church
Vadito, New Mexico
Mass of Christian Burial
1:00 p.m. - Friday
February 9, 2007
Nuestra Señora de Dolores Church
Vadito, New Mexico
Burial
Nuestra Señora de Dolores Cemetery
Vadito, New Mexico
Conce G. Fresquez Sr. - Age 88
A resident of Cuarteles passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his son, David; brother, Filiberto; 2 half brothers, Abedon Sr., and Andres Lopez; parents, Jose de la Cruz and Lugardita Fresquez. He was in the 4th Combat Engineer Battalion during WWII, received 2 bronze stars and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He retired from Santa Fe County in 1983 where he was a Santa Fe county roads supervisor. Conce enjoyed camping, hunting, spending time with his family and tending to his chili roasting business. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Porfie M. of Cuarteles; sons, Jake E. and wife Gloria of Cuarteles, Bobby M. and wife Lucy of Albuquerque, Conce J. and wife Shirley of Cuarteles, and Benny R. and wife Arlene all of Chimayo; daughters, Therisa Ortiz and husband Wray of La Mesilla, Cyndee, and Julie Fresquez all of Cuarteles; Leoma Esquibel and Deborah Borrego who were like daughters to him; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The family of Conce G. Fresquez has entrusted his cremation arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477
Cremation is being planned
Wake Service
7:00 p.m. – Monday
February 12, 2007
El Buen Pastor Church
Española, New Mexico
Memorial Service
11:30 a.m. – Tuesday
February 13, 2007
El Buen Pastor Church
Española, New Mexico
Interment
2:00 p.m. – Tuesday
Santa Fe National Cemetery
Santa Fe, New Mexico
JOSE PRUDENCIO “PRUDY” MONTAñO SR.
Age 65, a resident of Canjilon, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isidoro and Magdalena Montaño; aunt, Sylviana “Bana” Martinez; brothers, Emilio and Isidorito Lolo Montaño and grandson, Patrick I. Montaño. Jose was a plumber and pipe fitter who loved his family and being outdoors. He loved to hunt, trap, look for antler sheds, going for wood and gambling at the casino. He was a great father, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Jose is survived by the mother of his children, Celina Sally Montaño of Canjilon; children, Theresa Montaño and companion Manuel Brooks Maestas of Canjilon, Lola Lopez of Laguna, Veronica Lopez and companion George Lopez of Canjilon, Jose P. Montaño Jr. and wife Linda of Ruidoso, Brian Montaño and wife Noella and Martha Montaño and companion Jacob Montoya all of Canjilon; grandchildren, Gerald Montaño, April Maestas, Clarissa and Georgia Montaño, Angel, Joshua and Yvette Lopez, Brian Montaño Jr., Estevan Maestas and Chelsey Montaño; great-grandchildren, Miavan Chavez, William Keith Lunt IV, Alianna Montoya, Jaydon Esquerra; brother, G.F. Montaño and wife Lorna of Utah; sister, Rosalie Bustos and husband Dan of Española and numerous nephews, nieces and other family and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Bobby Bustos, Joshua Lopez, Carlos May, Mark Martinez, Jacob Montoya and Mike Soberanez. Honorary pallbearers named are all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family of Jose Prudencio "Prudy" Montaño Sr. has entrusted his funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española.
Public Vistiation
6:00 p.m. - Tuesday
February 13, 2007
San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church
Canjilon, New Mexico
Rosary
7:00 p.m. - Tuesday
February 13, 2007
San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church
Canjilon, New Mexico
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m. - Wednesday
February 14, 2007
San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church
Canjilon, New Mexico
Burial
Canjilon Catholic Cemetery
Canjilon, New Mexico
SERENA ANN SANDOVAL
Age 35, a resident of Beaumont, Texas and originally of Santa Cruz, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2007. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Cleo Lujan; uncle, Julian “Noochie” Lujan and aunt, Amelia Lujan. She was a beloved daughter, loving sister and a devoted mother and will be greatly missed. Serena is survived by her son, Michael Sandoval IV of Santa Cruz; parents, Pete and Aggie Olsen of Santa Cruz; sisters, Jena L. Olsen of Fairview and Juliana Olsen; brother, Rocky Olsen both of Santa Cruz; uncles, nino Gene Lujan of Round Rock, Texas and Sam Lujan and wife Betty of Salt Lake City, Utah; maternal grandfather, Edmund Lujan of Santa Cruz; her niece and princess, Nattlee N. Chavez of Fairview; niece, Winter Olsen; favorite nephew, Alan Olsen both of Santa Cruz; cousins, Raymond, Edmundo, Sigfredo and Lisa of Round Rock, Texas, Joy and Rico Lujan of Salt Lake City, Utah, Angela Ruot of South Carolina, Brenda Salazar of Española, David Moon of South Carolina and Marcus and Crystal Lujan of Española and Aron Lujan of Pojoaque; nina, Marvine Duran and numerous other family and friends. The family of Serena Ann Sandoval has entrusted her cremation arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477
CREMATION IS BEING PLANNED
Rosary
7:00 p.m. - Friday
February 16, 2007
Sangre de Cristo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Memorial Mass
2:00 p.m. - Saturday
February 17, 2007
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Santa Cruz, New Mexico
Reception
Following Memorial Mass
First Baptist Church of Española
913 La Joya St.
Española, New Mexico
DANIEL MANZANARES
Age 46, a resident of Chama, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernesto Manzanares; brother, Christopher Manzanares; sisters, Ciria Quezada; grandfather, Celestino Manzanares and grandmother, Antonio Manzanares. He is survived by his mother, Margaret N. Manzanares of Chama; aunts, Isabel Manzanares, Jane Romero and husband Levi and Rosa Franco all of Utah, Maria Domingues and husband Jesus of Espanola; uncle, Willie Manzanares of Ensenada; Nephews, Javier Manzanares, Antonio Quezada, Freddy Manzanares; nieces, Bianca and Delila Manzanares and numerous cousins and other family and friends. The family of Daniel Manzanares has entrusted his funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
CREMATION IS BEING PLANNED
Public Visitation
6:30 p.m. - Monday
February 12, 2007
San Joaquin Catholic Church
Ensenada, New Mexico
Rosary
7:00 p.m. - Monday
February 12, 2007
San Joaquin Catholic Church
Ensenada, New Mexico
Burial
Ensenada Catholic Cemetery
Ensenada, New Mexico
EDWARD “EDDIE” ROMERO
Age 56, a resident of Cordova and Chupadero, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fedelino Romero and Josefita “Josie” Lopez; father-in-law, Clovis Martinez; uncle, Adonais Montoya; grandparents, Liborio and Juanita Montoya. Edward was an avid horse trainer who loved horses and the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and hauling wood. The pride of his life was his horse, Pistol Pigeon. He also loved gardening and listening to music. Edward is survived by his daughters, Juanita Gonzales and husband Ben of Peralta and Rose “Mugsy” Romero and husband Richard Samaniego of Cuba; lifelong companion, Mary Ortiz of Chupadero; brothers and sisters, Joe Romero and wife Beni of Cordova, Tony Romero of Cordova, Steve Gomez and wife Kathy of La Puebla, Anna Mahan and husband Richard of Aztec and Connie Romero and husband George of Los Luceros; mother of his daughters, Dora Romero of Cuba; special nephews, Little Joe Romero Jr. of Cordova and Felipe Gomez of La Puebla; grandchildren, Isaiah, Christopher and Gabriel Gonzales, Santita, Jacob, Ricco and Emillio Samaniego; 14 nieces and nephews and numerous other family and friends. The family of Edward “Eddie” Romero has entrusted his cremation services to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477
Cremation Is Being Planned
Rosary
7:00 p.m. – Tuesday
February 13, 2007
Sangre de Cristo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Memorial Mass
10:00 a.m. – Wednesday
February 14, 2007
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Truchas, New Mexico
Julian Trujillo
Age 57 a resident of Medanales passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2007 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Alcairo Trujillo; brothers, Julian, Ernesto, Alcairo Jr. and Salvador Trujillo; a niece, Evelyn Trujillo. Julian liked the outdoors, especially going hunting. He loved going to the casino and playing cards. Julian was also a master mechanic. Most of all, he loved to watch his family play baseball. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Trujillo; son, Julian Trujillo Jr. both of Medanales; daughter, Mary Ann and husband Eugene Trujillo of Rio Chama; sisters, Loveada and husband Augustine Sisneros of California, Rufina Duran and companion Jay Vigil of Rio Chama; brothers, Silviano and wife Libby, Augustine and wife Lita all of Medanales, Toby and wife Luanna of El Duende, and Rufino Trujillo of Pueblo, Colorado; caretaker, Candy Trujillo of Chili; numerous other nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. The following will serve as pallbearers, Paul Sisneros, Mark Talamante, Max Martinez, Ivan Trujillo, Eugene Trujillo Sr., and Mike Salazar. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren, Eugene Trujillo Jr., Juliana and Samantha Trujillo; close nieces, Linda Trujillo and Lori Talamante; close friend, Tio Joe Manzanares and all of his nieces and nephews. The family of Julian Trujillo has entrusted his funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral home of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com
Rosary
7:00 p.m – Saturday
February 17, 2007
Sangre de Cristo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Wake Service
7:00 p.m. – Sunday
February 18, 2007
Sangre de Cristo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
10:45 a.m. - Monday
February 19, 2007
San Antonio Catholic Church
Medanales, New Mexico
Burial
San Antonio Cemetery
Medanales, New Mexico
Jesus Nicolas Martinez
Age 20, a resident of Chimayo passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 15, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Chris Martinez; brother, Christopher Martinez; special uncle, Jimmy Martinez; and maternal grandfather, Juan Duran. Jesus’ passion was working on cars and his tattoo art work. He also loved spending time with his daughter and companion Jenna. He is going to be greatly and dearly missed by his beloved family. Jesus is survived by his daughter, Daijah Martinez; companion, Jenna Ortiz; mother, Beverly and husband Felix Martinez; sister, Kimberly Martinez, and special niece, Kaylee Martinez; paternal grandparents, Floyd and Celina Martinez; maternal grandmother, Mabel Duran; Godmother; Clara Martinez; further families include, Robert and Monica Soveranez, Jackie Martinez and girls, Josh and Erminda Duran, and many other uncles, aunts, cousins and relatives. The following will serve as pallbearers, Michael, Santiago, and Patrick Martinez, Andrew Atencio, Mario and Eric Trujillo, Peter Aguilar and Jacob Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers are, Joseph Vigil, Jose Diaz, Abel DeVargas, Jonathan Sanchez, Jerome Cordova, Rudy Martinez, Monick Martinez, and Clarence Diaz. The family of Jesus Nicolas Martinez has entrusted his funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477
Public Visitation
6:00 p.m.- Sunday
February 18, 200
Holy Family Catholic Church
Chimayo, New Mexico
Rosary
7:00 p.m. - Sunday
February 18, 200
Holy Family Catholic Church
Chimayo, New Mexico
Mass of Christian
11:00 a.m.- Monday
February 19, 2007
Holy Family Catholic Church
Chimayo, New Mexico
Burial
Nuestra Señora de Dolores Catholic Cemetery
Chimayo, New Mexico
Juan Ramon Gutierrez
Age 51, a resident of Chamita passed away after a short illness on Friday, February 16, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Feliberto and Petrinila Gutierrez; sister, Carmen Gutierrez and brother, Jose Dolores Gutierrez. Juan loved fishing and he also loved building rock walls which was hard work. He also loved music and dancing. He is survived by his wife Viola Gutierrez of Espanola and his children, Anna Marie and David Gutierrez of the family home, Brothers, Augustine, Samuel, Isaias, Manuel, Salvador, and Jose Angel Gutierrez, sister, Luz Elena Gutierrez. close nephews Miguel, Sergio, and Memo Gutierrez. He is also survived by several other family members and friends. pallbearers, Sergio, Memo, Miguel, Antonio, Alex and Miguelito Gutierrez and Jose Maestas. Honoary pallbearer will be Veronica Gutierrez. The family of Juan Ramon Gutierrez has entrusted his funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-747
Public Visitation
5:30 p.m. - Monday
February 19, 2007
Sangre de Christo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Rosary
6:00 p.m.- Monday
February 19, 2007
Sangre de Christo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m. - Tuesday
February 20, 2007
San Jose Catholic Church
Hernandez, New Mexico
Burial
San Jose Catholic Cemetery
Hernandez, New Mexico
Paulino (Paul) Archuleta
Age 84, passed to a better life on Friday, February 16, 2007. He was born on April 2, 1922 to Antonio Archuleta and Marcelina Leyba-Archuleta in Cebolla, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his in-laws Antonia and Narciso Martinez; sons, James, Leroy, and Felix Archuleta; granddaughter, Ernestina Archuleta; brothers, Baltazar and Felipe Archuleta; sisters, Susie Atencio and Romanita Roybal; brothers-in-law, Tobias Leyba, Vicente Roybal, Antonio Atencio, Joe Baker, and Ted Casados. Paulino was a WWII US Army veteran. He worked for the U.S Post office and the U.S. Forest Service until an illness in 1979. He was active in ranching and enjoyed his horses and cows. He loved politics and was very strong supporter of the Democratic Party. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Archuleta; children, Bobby Archuleta and wife Ruby, Loyda Rodela and husband Steven, Irma Valdez and husband Gregorio, Terry Martinez and husband Joseph, Shirley Whitley; daughter-in-law, Arlene Archuleta, Lorraine Pacheco and husband Max, Luis Archuleta and wife Nena, Ernesto Archuleta and wife Lenora, Genevieve (Pinky) Jacquez and husband Gabe, Tony Archuleta and wife Michelle, Paul Archuleta Jr. and wife Susan, Juan Archuleta, Ricardo Archuleta and wife Darcy, Gilberto Archuleta and wife Jennifer; brothers, David Archuleta and wife Lydia, Jose Archuleta and wife Frances, Mike Archuleta and wife Teddie, sisters, Julia Casados and Della Baker; brother-in-law, Joe Martinez and wife Jan; sisters-in-law, Mary Leyba, Florentina Archuleta, Shirley Archuleta; 43 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers, Bobby, Luis, Ernesto, Tony, Paul, Juan, Ricardo and Gilbert Archuleta. Honorary pallbearers, are all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family of Paulino (Paul) Archuleta has entrusted his funeral arrangments to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477
Public Visitation
Sunday - 2:30 p.m.
February 18, 2007
Sangre de Cristo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Rosary
3:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
February 18, 2007
Sangre de Cristo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Rosary
7:00 p.m. - Monday
February 19, 2006
Santo Nino Catholic Church
Cebolla, New Mexico
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m. - Tuesday
February 20, 2007
Santo Nino Catholic Church
Cebolla, New Mexico
Burial
Cebolla Catholic Cemetery
Cebolla, New Mexico
Margaret Ellen Sherman
Age 90, a resident of Española passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 18, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Herbert Sherman Jr., who died February 12, 2006; parents, Russell and Mabel Ivy; son, James Sherman; grandson, Mark Renville; And, favorite aunt, Rozella McCarthy, who helped raise her. She is survived by her twin daughters, Jeannette Salazar and Joyce Carroll. Jeannette is married to Joe Salazar of Espanola, and Joyce lives in Alameda, California. The family of Margaret Ellen Sherman has entrusted her funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com
Public Visitation
2:00 p.m. – Saturday
February 24, 2007
Sangre de Cristo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Funeral Service
2:30 p.m. – Saturday
February 24, 2007
Sangre de Cristo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
A reception will immediately follow at the home of Joe and Jeannette Salazar.
FELONIZE MARIA LUCERO
Age 87, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luciano Lucero; sister, Tillie Archuleta and parents, Gabriel and Rosarito Valdez. Felonize is survived by her daughter, Bernice Archuleta and husband Paul of Ojo Caliente; son, Luciano Lenny Lucero of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Albino Archuleta of Ojo Caliente, Paula Archuleta and companion Eddie Martinez of Ojo Caliente of Ojo Caliente, Lenny Paul Archuleta and companion Bianca Valdez of El Guique, Dominic Aaron Lucero, Marissa Ariel Lucero and Loren Alec Lucero of Corrales and Kailie Liana Lucero of Rio Rancho; great-grandchildren, Jose Luis Archuleta, Eddie L. Martinez Jr., Paul M. Martinez, Estrella Martinez, Britney Martinez and Tiffany Angelique Archuleta all of Ojo Caliente; brother, Ross Valdez of Salt Lake City, Utah; sister, Dulce Valdez of Denver, Colorado; sisters and brothers-in-law, Herminia Jaramillo of Albuquerque and Lorraine Jaramillo of Santa Fe, Audoro Lucero of Idaho, Benito Lucero and wife Thelma of Dixon; Grace Ruiz and husband Ernesto of Santa Fe, Bertha Martinez and husband Donald of El Rito and Jose J. Archuleta of Denver, Colorado and numerous other family and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Paul Archuleta, Eddie Martinez, Albino Archuleta, Lenny Archuleta, Mike Mauro, Loren Lucero, Domenic Lucero and Robert Lucero. Honorary pallbearers named are all her great grandchildren and Felipe Rivera, Simon Jaramillo, Ernesto Ruiz, Benito Lucero, Audoro Lucero, Ross Valdez and Audoro Lucero. The family of Felonize Maria Lucero has entrusted her funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Public Visitation
5:30 p.m. - Wednesday
February 21, 2007
Sangre de Cristo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Rosary
6:00 p.m. - Wednesday
February 21, 2007
Sangre de Cristo Chapel
DeVargas Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m. - Thursday
February 22, 2007
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Burial
Ojo Caliente Catholic Cemetery
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
