Haimowitz, Ligia del Carmen
Ligia del Carmen
Haimowitz, 35, of Llano Quemado died Monday, 3-12-2001, in
Taos. She was born Nov.
6, 1965, in Managua, Nicaragua. She received her degree from
the Universidad Nacional
Autonimo Nicaraguense, then became a professor of advanced mathematics at the Universidad
Nacional de Ingenieria. She had a passion for social issues in her homeland and frequently
returned to help her family and community. She was preceded in death by her father,
Ernaldo Estrada Saenz. She is survived by her husband, Andy; son, Ian Mordecai;
mother, Mariam Rocha Ramirez; sister, Elia Maria Romero; brother-in-law, Edgar Romero;
brother, Elias Daniel Estrada Rocha; sister-in-law, Marbelly Andino; brother, Miguel
Estrada Rocha; brother, Edgar Estrada Canales; sister-in-law, Marta Gutierrez; and
numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services at 2 p.m. today at the
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home in Taos. Burial will follow at the (?). Memorial contributions may be
sent to a fund set up at the Peoples Bank. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Taos. (The
preceding obituary was extracted from The Albuquerque Journal, March 16, 2001)
Hall, Azelle
Azelle Hall, 78, passed
away on August 4 after a brief illness. She is survived by
her children, Judy Hall
of Albuquerque, Patti Hall of Carbondale, IL, Kathy Hall of
Taos, NM, and Kim Moser
of Albuquerque; two brothers, Hulon Hamrick and wife, Mary,
of Sulphur Springs, TX
and Jerry Hamrick and wife, Chris, of Indian Head, MD; two
grandchildren, Benjamin
Moser and Samantha Brown. A funeral service will be at 11:00
a.m. on Saturday, August
7, at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte NE,
with Pastor Allen
McCallum officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset
Memorial Park. Memorial contributions
may be made to Sandia Presbyterian Church. Sunrise Funeral
Options 7601 Wyoming
Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 ABQ Journal
August 07, 2004
Hamlin, James D.
El Crepusculo, Thurs. Jan
12, 1950 Hamlin Death The many friends of James D. Hamlin, resident representative of Farwell,
Texas announce his death this week. Funeral services will be held this morning at 10:00 am
at Farwell. No date of death given in obituary.
Hammer, Samuel
Samuel Hammer, 89, of Taos
passed away on December 15, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Hammer and
grand daughter, Jennifer Montoya. He is survived by his children, Betty Trujillo
(Pacomio), Ida Chavez (Eugenio), Ruth Montoya (Joe), Sammy Hammer, Jr (Diana). and Harvey
Hammer (Mary Ann), brothers, George Hammer, Loren Hammer (Tomasita), Charlie Hammer
(Antonia) Frank Hammer (Charlotte),
brothers and sisters-in-laws, Manuel Martinez, Eddie Grant
(Bessie), and Clarence
Grant (Andra) and Mabel Torres, 11 grandchildren, 13 great
grandchildren and many
nieces, nephews and friends. Evening service was held on
December 17, 2006 at Rivera
Chapel. Funeral service was held on December 18, 2006 at
Ranchos Presbyterian Church.
Interment was held at Descanso Cemetery.
Hancock, David Hugh
David Hugh Hancock passed
away June 1, 2009 at Plaza de Retiro in Taos. He was 91 and lived in Taos since moving from
Albuquerque in 1999. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Vera; his
five brothers; and a sister. He is survived by his daughter
Sandy and her husband Bill
Young; and by his grandson Marcus Young and his wife Sarah. Hugh and Vera moved to Los
Alamos where he worked for the Zia Company until retirement in 1979 as Alternate Chief
of Tech Area Division supervising 800 employees. Hugh was born in Lawton, OK, and
before New Mexico, Hugh and Vera lived in Arkansas, Connecticut , and Alaska .
In the 1950s, they built a cabin in Cabresto Canyon at the end of a very rough road. In
retirement, Hugh and Vera enjoyed winters in Mexico, South Texas, and Arizona. Services
will be at Plaza de Retiro on June 15, 2009 at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to Mountain Home
Health Hospice (575-758-4786) in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Rivera Family
Mortuaries of Taos.
Hanrahan, Daniel R.
Daniel R. Hanrahan, 44, a
resident of Albuquerque, passed away February 13, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 15 years,
Susan C. Hanrahan; daughters, Kristen Hanrahan and Sarah Hanrahan; parents, Daniel J. and
Ada Hanrahan; sisters, Eileen Hanrahan of Albuquerque and Mary Hanrahan of Taos,
NM. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 18, 2000, 11:30 a.m., at
Church of the Risen Savior. Interment of cremains will take place at Mt. Calvary.REST IN
PEACE WE LOVE YOU, DADDYHillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959 ABQ
Journal February 18, 2000
Harness, Kathleen E.
Kathleen E. Harness, 90,
formerly of Taos passed away on September 5, 2006 in San Diego, California. A devoted wife and
mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, and three sons, Michael,
Stephen and Robert Harness. She was a resident of Taos for many years where her son was
an instructor at UNM. Kathleen is survived by her sister, Dorothy "Dottie" Gunther, and
brother, Fred "Bud" Krueger, Jr., both of Denver, Colorado. She is also survived by her
granddaughter, Khristine Gamer, and four great-grandchildren, Mikaela, Zoe,
Lilith and Jamie Gamer of San Diego, California. A funeral mass was held at Queen of
Angels Catholic Church in Alpine, California. Interment was held at Mt. Olivet
Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. Kathleen enjoyed telling a good story nearly as much as she
enjoyed listening to one. She will be missed. The family thanks the residents of Taos
who befriended and helped Kathleen following the death of her son, Robert Harness.
Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. www.riverafuneralhome.com
Harrison, Richard L.
Richard L. Harrison age 70
of Taos and Red River, NM. died Dec 12,1968 at the Holy Cross Hospital Taos, NM. He was born
in London, England and was a veteran of World War I and World War II. There are no
surviving relatives. Taos News Dec 26,1968 2. Contributed by Alberto Vidaurre.
Harrower, Matthew Jay
Matthew Jay Harrower, 45,
of Taos passed away on January 27, 2006. He was a Taos resident since 1987. He graduated
Ithaca High School in 1978 and won numerous awards for high school wrestling. He was an
artist and his folk art was sold at numerous galleries in Taos. He is survived by his mother,
Sharon Travis of Ithaca, NY, father, William G. Harrower (Jeanne) of Cortland, NY,
brother, Lafe Harrower (Jessica) of Taos, NM, sister, Kristi Luhar of Calabasas, CA (Ron
Levi), stepsisters, Wendy Dalton and Tami Aguilar, nephews and nieces, Corrina Harrower,
Jens Krosby, Shareena and Trisha Luhar, Samantha and Samson Levi, numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service was held on February 03, 2006 at San
Geronimo Lodge in Taos. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in Mathew's honor
to The Epilepsy Foundation, Attn: Accounting Department, 4351 Garden City Drive,
Landover, MD 20785-7223, www. Epilepsyfoundation.org.
Hartt, Tomas
Tomas Hartt of Taos, NM
died 3 Dec 1907 1:30 PM in Ranchos de Taos, NM. He and Billy Santistevan had gone to see
Jesus Maria Valerio, Justice of the Peace regarding the estate of the recently deceased H. J.
Wilson. On the way back from Ranchos de Taos to Taos, NM. A dog scared (Spooked) the
horses that were pulling the carriage they were in. The horses fled and Tomas Hartt and
Billy Santistevan were thrown from the carriage and landed on the road. Tomas Hartt died
at 10:10 PM that night (3 Dec 1907), Billy Santistevan was injuried. La Revista
De Taos newspaper. Contributed by Alberto Vidaurre.
Harvey, Geraldine DeCoteau
Geraldine DeCoteau Harvey
passed away on June 15, 2006, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after having lived in Taos, New
Mexico, for over 50 years. She was 17 days shy of her 90th birthday. Geraldine was born on
July 2, 1916, in Wisconsin to a Chippewa Algonquin father and an Oneida Iroquois mother.
Whereas she grew up at Manitowish Waters, she later attended boarding schools as a
youngster, such as Odanah and Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota. She then
became one of the first Native American women to graduate from college, first obtaining
a Bachelors of Arts degree from Sioux Falls College, and subsequently a Master's Degree
from the University of Wisconsin. In her professional life she taught elementary school,
traveling to isolated regions of the United States- Menomenies (Wisconsin), Sioux
(Montana), Oklahoma, Apaches, Sac and Fox, Cheyennes, and Pueblos (New Mexico)to
work with Native American children. Her methods were ahead of her time, and
she believed in fully immersing her students in the educational experience. Preceding
retirement, she taught at Taos and in Tesuque, both communities with large Native American
populations. Upon her retirement, a number of newspapers commented astutely that she
would be "one tough act to follow." She is survived by her wellknown daughter,
the flamenco dancer María Benítez, her soninlaw Cecilio Benítez, her grandson
Francisco Benítez, her grand-daughterin- law, Anne Marcy- Benitez, and a large extended family
including her first husband and father to her daughter, Josué E. Díaz. Gathering of
family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 09, 2006 from 24 PM at
Rivera- Hanlon Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions be made to
Taos Day School, Drawer X, Taos, NM 87571, 5057583652. Please visit her website
at http:⁄⁄home.earthlink.net⁄~pacanne⁄geraldineharveyalbum⁄index.html.
Arrangements by Rivera-
Hanlon Funeral Home.
Hatch, George
George Hatch, 69, of
Questa, passed away on January 3, 2005. George served as
area manager at Sandia
Peak until 1969 when he was named area manager at Red River
Ski Area. In 1973 he
moved to Taos Ski Valley to become mountain manager for
Ernie Blake. For the
next dozen years he helped shape the growth of New Mexico's
busiest ski resort before
moving on to start Ski Rio. George excelled in lift and
vehicle maintenance. Three generations of New Mexico skiers have enjoyed
the fruits of George's labor. He is preceded in death by his parents, George
J. Dorothea Ruddy Hatch; and sister, Dorothea Stalcup. He is survived by
his children, Barbara, Donald, Ian, and Quinn Hatch; grandchildren, Kelly, Dominique, and
Alexandra Hatch; brother, Tom Hatch; sisters, Mary Hatch, Debby Randall, and Monica
Blanchard; former spouses, India and Evelyn Hatch. Memorial Mass will be held on Monday,
January 10, 2005 at 10 a.m. at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos de
Taos. Memorial service will be held on Monday, January 10, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the
Hotel St. Bernard at the Taos Ski Valley. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral
Home. ABQJournal January 06, 2005
Hawkins, Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis Hawkins, 46,
died Thursday in Taos. He was born May 30, 1957, in Glendale, Calif. After college he
moved to Salida, Colo. He was a skilled builder of beautiful homes, incredible artist and
also a successful and excellent outfitter. He lived on the land he holds so dear to his
heart, Steele Canyon in the Sangre de Cristos of southern Colorado. He was a loving son
to his mother, Andrea Carpenter and his father, Joseph Carpenter; his son, Colter Grey
Hawkins; a devoted husband to Jeni; a long and best friend to his sister, Lizabeth
and brother, Diego; stepsister, Dawn Fykes and husband Pat; older brother, Chuck Hawkins and
his family; and many other relatives and friends. Services will be at 11:30 a.m.
Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Salida, Colo., and at
noon Sunday on Rick's
Mountain. Flowers may be sent to Joseph and Andrea
Carpenter, 12755
Riverview Drive, Salida, CO 81201. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral
Home. Journal North October
14 2003.
Hearneober, Peggy
Peggy Hearneober 21, 2005
Peggy Hearne, 48, of Taos and formerly of Winnsboro, SC passed away on October 21, 2005. She
is preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Brice Stidham. She is survived by her
father, Carl Hearne of Dallas, TX, her brothers, Michael Hearne of Taos, Robert Stidham of
Columbia, SC, William Stidham (Debby) of Winnsboro, SC and her nephews and
nieces, Travis Hearne, Sarah Hearne and Jessica Stidham. Service was held on October
27, 2005 at the Rivera Chapel.
Hemminger, Carrol Max
Carrol Max Hemminger died
on April 13, 2000 in Abilene, Texas at the age of 67.
Funeral services will be
held on Saturday, April 15, 2000 in the Harrell Memorial
Chapel in Dublin, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Genna Hemminger of Dubin, TX;
two children, Darral Hemminger
and wife, Cindy of Clovis, and Brenda Hatchison and her
husband, Dave of Granbury,
TX; also by seven grandchildren; two brothers, Joe Hemminger
and wife, Dee of Taos
and Jerry Hemminger and wife, Eva of Wichita Falls, TX; and
his mother-in-law, Ruby
Corregan of Dublin, TX. He was a retired employee of US West
Telephone Co. ABQ
Journal April 14, 2000
Henke, Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen Henke, 28,
Minnesota woman plunges to death in Rio Grande Gorge By Cara
Lopez Lee - The Taos News
January, 13th, 2000 She liked to run marathons, she liked to
run alone, she liked to run
in the wild and that's why her tragic final run turned
into one of the most
unusual searches at the Rio Grande Gorge. Mary Helen Henke
from Sunfish Lake,
Minn., took off for a run along the gorge on New Year's Day
after spending New Year's
Eve in Taos. The family of the 28-year-old woman didn't even
know she was here. "Her
itinerary was a trip out West," said Capt. Quentin McShan of
the New Mexico State Police.
"That's what they knew." That's one reason no one looked for
her until Jan. 4, even
though her car was seen abandoned near the bridge on Jan. 1.
Once they found out who
owned the car, they knew she wasn't your typical missing
person. "There's charts and graphs on how many miles people can cover on
foot in various types of terrain. If you're a marathon runner, that throws those
charts out of sync," McShan said. Footprints leading from her car showed that she had gone
running alone along the rim. The footprints were from running shoes, and police say the
stride was that of someone jogging. "Occasionally, she overlooked and caught the view,
then went back to the trail parallel to the rim," said officer Adrian Vigil, one of two
officers who followed her footprints. That "trail" Vigil referred to was not an established
one, but rather the tracks left by her footprints. Search dogs were able to track her path for
about four miles along the gorge, with the help of the scent from some clothes she'd left in
her car. Then they lost her trail. Because a marathon runner can cover 26 miles in just a
few hours, the net of about 70 searchers was cast wide. The Santa Fe Sheriff's Posse
took about a half-dozen horses as far as 10 miles north of the John Dunn Bridge, and
spent two days searching the sagebrush. A helicopter searched all the way to Arroyo Hondo,
and several miles up and down the gorge. About a half-dozen people from San Cristobal
joined on the night of Jan. 5, with four-wheelers and searchlights, combing an area 20 to 25
miles north of the gorge. "The reason we went that far was we were told this woman was in
excellent condition and could run 20 miles with no problem," said Lino Herrera, president
of the Sangre de Cristo de Norte Search and Rescue. The searchers were volunteers,
and some lost a day or two of pay at their regular jobs to help look for Henke. As the
days went on with no trace, more searchers poured in from Cimarron, Las Vegas, Santa Fe,
Pecos and Albuquerque. On Friday (Jan. 7), three Taos men volunteered to raft the river
in treacherous winter conditions. "I was concerned for my own safety the night before. I
was restless. I knew that I was at risk myself," said river manager Mark Sundin of the
Bureau of Land Management. Sundin was in one raft. Two men from Los Rios River Runners
were in the other. Sundin said that when they started out Friday morning, it was
probably below freezing in the gorge. But the big danger was that the class 4 rapids (class 1
is easiest, class 6 is deadly), which are normally tough to negotiate, were much the worse for
winter. The water was very low. "That means it's much more technical. There are a lot
of rocks showing. You have to dodge rocks the whole way," Sundin said. They spotted
Henke's body just south of the first rapids. "We were real lucky to see her at all,
because all we saw was one leg sticking out (from the rocks)," he said. Sundin said it
looked as though she had hiked down into the gorge part way before she fell. "I don't think
she was on the rim." Nonetheless, she still fell about 400 feet, according to Lt. Oscar Gonzalez
of the state police. The rafters bagged Henke's body and took it to the bridge to be
hoisted up by a crane. They had decided using a helicopter would be too dangerous. A
few dozen drivers on U.S. Highway 64 waited in frustration for nearly two hours
because the bridge stayed closed while crews hoisted up the two rafts. The rafters had to hike
out. The day was getting late, and it would have been dangerous for the rafters to complete
the run down river after dark. "That was very important for the safety of the
rescuers. If we hadn't done that, we would have been in serious trouble," Sundin said. As it
was, they had to use a rope to guide them up the very steep trail out of the gorge. "It was
incredibly dangerous, and I wouldn't have felt comfortable without a rope," he said.
"I mean that's the kind of terrain she fell down." Police and searchers say Henke's death
was definitely an accident, caused by her losing her footing on the rough terrain. Many
people are relieved by that news, especially after last year's slaying of Erik Sanchez,
who was thrown off the bridge. Even though two men have been arrested in the case, there
is lingering fear. "A lot of friends have called me after it (the search) was over, just
to assure themselves it was just an accident. People are freaked out," said Del Dubois of Los
Rios River Runners, who helped coordinate the raft search. Henke's family told state
police it was not unusual for her to go off running in wild
terrain on her own. She was
training for a marathon later in the year.
Hernandez, Mercedes O.
Mercedes O. Hernandez age
81, died in an Albuquerque hospital. Madre de Ramon Hernandez, Cantor y guitarrista
professional. No other information listed. Taos News Feb 8,1968. Contributed by Alberto
Vidaurre.
Herrera, Altagracia
Jaramillo de
Altagracia Jaramillo de
Herrera age 68 of Gallinas Rio Arriba County,NM. died 16
June 1909. She is
survived by her husband Feliciano Herrera and son Toribio
Herrera. La Revista De
Taos newspaper. Contributed by Alberto Vidaurre.
Herrera, Arturo T.
Arturo T. Herrera, age 81,
originally from Taos, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at his home in
Albuquerque, New Mexico were he was a resident since 1956. Survived by his wife, Manuelita
M. Herrera; daughters, Melba Bustos and husband, Orlando, Yolanda Martinez, Barbara
Trujillo, Victoria Cordoba, Connie Aragon and husband, Rudy; and sons, Louie, Jerry,
ArABQ JournalJr., and Dominic. He was a loving grandfather to 24 grandchildren; and
24 great-grandchildren. All Services will be held at Holy Family Church. Rosary Services
Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services Friday, January 23, 2004 9:00
a.m. with burial following at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was an
avid fisherman and was well know for catching "the big ones". He will be in his family's
hearts and thoughts forever. ABQ Journal January 22, 2004
Herrera, Blas A.
Blas A. Herrera age 24
years, 9 months 26 days died at his residence 29 Nov 1908 at
9:00 PM. Survived by wife
Maria Eulogia Martinez de Herrera. Parents Juan C. Herrera and Maria Eufracia A. de Herrera. 3
brothers and 1 sister names not listed. La Revista De Taos newspaper. Contributed by Alberto
Vidaurre.
Herrera, Dolores Claudia
Dolores Claudia Herrera,
66, of Ranchos de Taos died Tuesday November 4, 2003. She earned an Associate of Arts degree in
elementary education from New Mexico Highlands University and retired from the Taos
Municipal Schools as a teacher's assistant. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Jesus and Feloniz Martinez; son, David Herrera; brother, Felix Martinez; and sisters,
Teofila Trujillo and Tillie Romero. She is survived by her husband, Eli Herrera; and
children, Benito Herrera (Jares) of Santa Fe, Eli Herrera Jr., Anna Herrera (Marty Martinez) and
Dolores Herrera Jr. (Mele Duran), all of Taos. She is also survived by brothers and
sisters, Manuelita Chavez, George Martinez, Betty Martinez (Roy), Benito Martinez and
Tomas Martinez; four grandsons; and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will
be recited at 7 p.m. today at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos.
Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the same church. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Journal North November 7, 2003
Herrera, Hilaria de
Hilaria de Herrera age 2
months and 2 days of Conejos, Colo. died 28 Oct 1909. Daughter of Emiterio de Herrera and
Marina S. de Herrera. La Revista De Taos newspaper. Contributed by Alberto
Vidaurre.
Herrera, Jose Elionor
Jose Elionor Herrera age
58, resident of Upper Ranchitos,NM. died Feb 10,1968 at Holy
Cross Hospital Taos, NM.He
is survived by his sons Alex, Roger O. and Danny Herrera; Daughters Mrs. Ernest Medina, Mrs. Max
Cardenas, Mrs. Jack Blederman, Miss Patricia Herrera, Mrs. Roselyn Rael, Mrs.
Gilbert Sanchez and Miss Irene Herrera; Brothers Juan Manuel and Silviano Trujillo. Taos
News Feb 22, 1968 B 2 and March 14, 1968 3. Contributed by Alberto Vidaurre.
Herrera, Jose Eluid
Jose Eluid Herrera; 67;
Ranchitos; died August 6, 1998; Albuquerque Journal North, Tuesday, August 11, 1998, page 2
Herrera, Jose Rudolfo
Jose Rudolfo Herrera age
34, Resident of Arroyo Seco, NM. died of a gun shot in
Arroyo Seco, NM. April
9,1968. He is survived by his wife Prescilla; Mother
Margarita Herrera; Brother
Adelmo Herrera; Sisters Tille Duran, Angelina Arellano and
Pauline Mascarenas. Taos
News May 2, 1968 A 3 B 7. Contributed by Alberto
Vidaurre.
Herrera, Lucia Ernesta R.
Lucia Ernesta R. Herrera
December 24, 2006 Lucia Ernesta R. Herrera, 93, of Taos passed on Dec. 24, 2006. She is
preceded in death by her husband Elionor Herrera, sons Elias, George, Raymond and Alex
Herrera, daughter Ida Medina and grandson Johnny D. Cordova. She is survived by her sons
and daughters Alice Cardenas of El Prado, Roger Herrera (Rose) of Tooele, Utah, Olivia
Hererra Large of Taos Roselyn Rael of Questa, Eleonora Sanchez of Taos, Patricia
Young (Richard) of Rio Rancho, Danny Herrera (Rita) of Salt Lake City, Utah, and
Irene Martinez (Rudy) of Lyden, NM She is also survived by her sister Elisa Mondragon
of Ranchos de Taos, 40 Grandchildren, 94 Great Grandchildren, 13 Great Great
Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Great Grandchild. Rosary was recited on December 27,
2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral mass was held on December 28, 2006 at
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to
American Cancer Society 1599 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 or American Heart
Association, 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231.
Herrera, Manuel
Manuel Herrera age 16
years 11 months of Canon de Fernandez, NM. died 13 April 1909. He was the son of Cresencio
Herrera.No other name listed. La Revista De Taos newspaper. Contributed by Alberto
Vidaurre.
Herrera, Manuelita
Manuelita Herrera age 6
years, 2 months and 5 days of Santa Cruz, NM. died at her residence 28 May 1909. She was the
daughter of Vidal Herrera and Elaisa L. de Herrera. She died of Fiebre Pheumonia (Fever
Pneumonia). La Revista De Taos newspaper. Contributed by Alberto Vidaurre.
Herrera, Rosabel C
Rosabel C Herrera, "Rose,"
84, of Questa died Monday, 2-26-2001. She was preceded in death by her husband Lafayette
'Libby' Herrera; and sister, Esther Martinez. She is survived by her children Ramona
Montaño of Taos, Ben Herrera and wife Virginia of Questa, Ruth Herrera-Martinez of
Albuquerque, Amos Herrera and wife Pauline of Questa, and Deborah Herrera-Smith of
Taos; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and
friends. Memorial services at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Taos. (The
preceding obituary was extracted from The Albuquerque Journal, March 2, 2001)
Herrera, Rosalie V.
Rosalie V. Herrera; 82;
Cerro; died September 29, 1998; Albuquerque Journal North, Thursday, October 1, 1998, page 2
Hickey, Michael Albert
Michael Albert Hickey,
M.D. December 29, 1932 - July 14, 2007, passed away
peacefully early
Saturday morning after a valiant fight with prostate cancer.
Mike was preceded in death
by his parents, Agnes and John Hickey; his brother, Larry
Hickey; a nephew, Eddie Hickey;
and his first wife, Kathy Hickey. He is survived by his
children: Tim Hickey, his wife, Yas Ishibashi and their children, Shaye
Cohn, Caitlin and Ryan Hickey of Brookline, MA; Sheila Hickey and her partner,
Bruce Williams and their children, Josh and Gabe of Tijeras; Maureen "Moe" Hickey and her
partner, Frank Ohmberger, Moe's son, Eddie Benavides of Albuquerque and Eddie's
father, David Benavides; Nora Utrup and her husband, Dan of Torreon; Patrick
Hickey and his partner, Andrea Kilbury of Tijeras; and Daniel Hickey of Albuquerque and his
sons, David and Ethan of Las Cruces. Also surviving are his aunt Veronica,
several cousins, and many nieces and nephews as well as his friend and soul mate, Sandra
"Anna" Wiggins and her son, Jeff Bracey. He leaves behind many wonderful friends
including Joe and Johnnie Glass and many others from Gerald Champion Regional Medical
Center, the Bernalillo County Mental Health Center, and the UNM Student Health Center.
Mike was born in Topeka, KS, went to elementary school in Fairbury, NE and spent many
years traveling the mid-west with his family while his father worked for the CCC. After a
brief stint in the Navy, Mike changed careers and went to medical school, graduating
from the University of Nebraska in 1960. He completed a one-year rotating
internship at Bernalillo County Indian Hospital in 1961 and
then moved his young family
to Las Cruces where he worked as a general practitioner for
5 years. Mike returned to
Albuquerque in 1966 and became a member of the first class
of Psychiatry residents
at UNM's School of Medicine. After finishing his residency,
Mike became director of
the Student Health Center at UNM, regaling his children with
stories of campus life
in the turbulent late 1960s - early '70s. Mike later worked
at the Mental Health Center
before moving to Alamogordo to become the only psychiatrist
in several counties. Mike
and his wife, Sandra spent many years living around New
Mexico where he practiced
Psychiatry in various locations including Taos, Ruidoso,
Mescalero, and Las Vegas,
while he decided which small town he liked the best. He
eventually resettled in Alamogordo
where he became more involved in the administrative side of
medicine including the
development of the new Gerald Champion Regional Medical
Center where he was the
Medical Director before his retirement in January 2005. Mike
moved back to Albuquerque
in March 2006 to spend more time with his children and
grandchildren but continued
to journey once a month to Mescalero as a consulting
psychiatrist until his illness
precluded any further travel. In his last year he enjoyed
reconnecting with old friends
from the Mental Health Center. Please log on to http:⁄⁄homepage.mac.com⁄timhickey⁄mikehickey⁄index.html
to view Mike's memorial web page. His family would like to thank Dr. George
Comerci and Jeanine Sukis; Dr. Ian Rabinowitz; Kim, Zandra, Phyllis, Rose, and
Reyna at Heritage Hospice; Tracy, Charmaine, and Louis at DCI; and Trish
Nickerson and Tracy Tomlinson for all their kindness and support. A Memorial
Service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 1:00 at French's Mortuary at 7121 Wyoming
Blvd. NE, with a reception to follow at another location. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be sent to the Cottonwood School in Corrales, or to Heritage Hospice,
or to UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center. His children and grandchildren say
good-bye to their father ⁄ Poppa Mike with these words from a Dan Fogelberg song: "The leader
of the band is tired, and his eyes are growing old. His blood runs through my
instrument and his song is in my soul . . . " French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
(505)823-9400 ABQ Journal July 22, 2007
Hicks, Nellie Maria
Nellie Maria Hicks, 75, of
Taos died Wednesday, 10-25-2000, at the Taos Living Center.
She was preceded in death
by her son, Frank R. Mares. She is survived by her husband,
Kenny Sartin of San
Francisco; sons, Rick Roach and wife Jyl of Littleton,
Calif., and Arnold
Sartin and wife Gina of California; daughter, Mary Vargas of
California; sisters, Delia
Tafoya of Colorado, Phyllis Phillips of Oregon, and Angelina
Olguin and husband Herman
of Taos; brother, Gilbert Vargas of Albuquerque; six
grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Visitation at 2 p.m. today at Lujan's
Funeral Home in Taos
with services at 7 p.m. Lujan's Funeral Home, Taos. (The
preceding obituary was extracted
from The Albuquerque Journal, October 28, 2000)
Hillyer, Wallace Mac
Wallace Mac Hillyer, 99,
died Sunday, November 9, 2003, in Taos. He graduated from Lubbock High School and Texas Tech
with a master's degree. He was a teacher in many cities, including Grants, Logan, Tres
Piedras, Taos and in Peru. He was a World War II veteran, serving in Normandy and The
Netherlands. He loved old movies and songs and singing in the church choir. He was a
member of El Pueblito United Methodist Church in Taos, Bent Lodge of the Masonic Order
and a Scottish Rite Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred A. and
Euna Mae (McMennamy) Hillyer; and sisters, Melba Ward and Erica Robertson. He is
survived by his nephews, Jimmy Robertson, Thomas Robertson and Mike Ward; nieces, Mary
Rita Turrietta, Deana Wood and Glenda Jean Meadows; and many relatives and
friends. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at El Pueblito United Methodist Church with
burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Journal
North November 12, 2003.
Hoar, Joseph
Joseph Hoar, 57, of Taos
passed away unexpectedly on January 01, 2006. Community gathering was held on January 07, 2006
at Kit Carson Park and pot luck and gathering on January 08, 2006 at San Cristobal
Community Center.
Hobbs, John D.
John D. Hobbs left us in
the early evening of September 9, 2003. He died following a
brief illness, but had been
physically disabled with arthritis since June, 1997. He was
born December 11, 1919
in Hot Sprints, AR To George Washington Hobbs and Lillian
Bell Hoskins. He is
preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters
and a nephew. He is
survived by his wife, Lavonia Clark Hobbs; his daughter,
Erica D. Hobbs of Albuquerque;
and his stepson, Tony Bill Buries; and his nephew, Stephen
John Klima of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. Johnny was baptized into the Church of Christ
in his early years in Hot
Sprints. At around age 12, he moved to Detroit, Michigan
where he graduated from high
school. World War II broke out, and he started training as
an Air Cadet in Omaha, Nebraska
and at Wichita Falls, Texas, and later at Indio, California
where his training plane
crash-landed and he suffered a back injury, and was unable
to continue training as an
Air Cadet, so he was stationed in Washington, DC for the
remainder of the War. Following
the war, he returned to Michigan and entered Wayne College,
then transferred to the
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he studied law
under the G.I. bill, and also
at the branch law school in Little Rock, until the G.I. bill
ran out. John was a namesake
of his maternal uncle, John Divine Hoskins, who was a
prominent lawyer and District
Attorney in Hot Springs. John came to Taos in December,
1951. He married Lavonia
in Santa Fe, NM on September 6, 1952. When John first
arrived in Taos, he worked
awhile for Lozier Frank in his then, variety store on the
plaza, and for awhile for Dick Grainger's Electric. He also did
substitute teaching and sold insurance. About 1956-57 he was appointed Justice of
the Peace in the Ranchos de Taos area, where he was well liked and considered a good
and fair judge, but he was defeated in the next election. He then worked in the
Laboratory at Moly Corp. until his retirement in 1982. John
liked hunting, fishing and
wildlife. He also liked playing tennis and was considered by
some, in his earlier years,
as being almost professional. He had many friends and acquaintances in the area whom he
enjoyed talking and visiting with at length. An outdoor memorial is planned for sometime
later. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. ABQ Journal September 16, 2003
Hockmeyer, Geoffrey L.
Geoffrey L. Hockmeyer, 58,
of El Prado passed away on December 05, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents,
Langdon and Elizabeth Hockmeyer. He is survived by his brother, Brad Hockmeyer and
nephew, Amos Hockmeyer. Memorial gathering was held on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at
Ogelvie's Restaurat on the Plaza. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Stray
Hearts Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 622, Taos, NM 87571.
Hoffarth, Mark Ray
Mark Ray Hoffarth was born
in Albuquerque, NM on December 22, 1953. He passed away in Albuquerque on Monday, May 17,
2010. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lucille Hoffarth.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Lee Hoffarth of Oklahoma; one sister, Julianna
Russell of Taos, NM; as well as a niece, a nephew, several cousins, aunts, uncles, and
friends who loved and will miss him. A Private Family Memorial Service has taken place. In
lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Disabled American Veterans, 2001
Foothill Dr SW Abq, NM 87105. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St,
NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008. ABQ Journal May 23, 2010
Hoffman, Jack
El Crepusculo, Thurs., Jan
12, 1950 Jack Hoffman Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Jack Hoffman, 65, who
died in his home Friday. Hoffman, who was born in Illinois, came to Taos more than 23
years ago. He was associated with his brother, Frank, on his now noted Hobby Horse Rancho
near Taos for years, and helped raise and train some of the famed race horses bred
there. Later, he opened the Hoffman House Bar on the plaza in Taos, operating the
business until his recent illness. He is survived by a
sister, Mrs. Bonnie
Colman, and his brother, Frank Hoffman, both well known
residents of Taos.
Hokanson, Charles Roger
Charles Roger Hokanson,
83, of Taos, passed away on March 21, 2008. Roger was born in Hennepin County, MN, to Matilda
"Betty" and Francis "Elmer" Hokanson. The Hokansons moved to Taos in the 1930's
and lived on the Ed Lineberry Estate on North Pueblo Road as estate groundskeepers.
Roger enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943. H served in the Pacific theatre
during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Badoeng Strait, one of the first U.S. vessels
to arrive at Pearl Harbor after the Japanese attack. Roger continued his tour in the South
Pacific as a carpenter's mate until his Honorable Discharge in 1947. After returning to
Taos, he married Jessie Burk Miller on October 31, 1952. Roger may be best known around
Taos as "The Milk Man", having worked a number of years at the Taos Locker
Plant and the Johnson Dairies in El Prado. He delivered milk and dairy products to
stores in Taos, Eagle Nest, Red River, and Questa in the 1950s and 1960s. After a brief
period working with Miller's Autoland and Brinks Security, Roger was employed at
MolyCorp as a heavy equipment operator and was known by his co-workers as "Lechero".
He retired in the late 1980s and enjoyed taking care of his home and yard on Las
Cruces Road. Jessie died in May 1993 after 40 years with the local Ford dealership and
Roger suffered a brain injury in 2003 and had been a resident of a care facility in
Albuquerque for the past five years. Roger was a member of Masonic Bent Lodge # 42 and had
maintained the lodge grounds for many years before his injury. He was also a life member
of the Taos Volunteer fire department. Roger is survived by his brother, Gerald
Hokanson and wife, Marilyn; sister, Marilyn Kennon and husband, Ray; sons, Jacob Miller and
Glenn Hokanson and wife Stella; daughters. Averye Miller Parrett Ralston, Pam
Miller Airhart Fojtik and husband, A.J. and Teri Medina and husband, Gary; twelve
grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Cremation has
taken place. Services will be conducted on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 ABQJournal
March 28, 2008
Holdoway, Ernest
Ernest Holdoway of Taos,
NM. Employee of the saloon "La Grande" died Thursday of this week (20 Dec 1909) of Fiebre
(Fever) Pneumonia. La Revista De Taos newspaper. Contributed by Alberto Vidaurre.
Holdren, George W.
George W. Holdren died 25
March 1907. He was in Company K 84th Indiana Infantry, member of Post G. A. R., Leadville,
Colorado. He died here in Taos, NM. La Revista De Taos newspaper. Contributed by Alberto
Vidaurre.
Holfelder, August A.
February 11, 2000, The
Santa Fe New Mexican, page B-2, AUGUST A. HOLFELDER Age 89, of Taos and former resident of
Santa Fe, passed away on February 9, 2000. He was owner of G H Mechanical
Laboratory in Wayne, NJ. He was an active member of Santa Fe Rotary Club, New Jersey Tool
and Die Association and the National Tool and Die Association. He was also a past
president of Wayne area Chamber of Commerce, former member of the Board of Health
of North Caldwell, NJ He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Ruth M. Holfelder of
Taos; and children: Barry Holfelder (Janice) of Taos, Linda Rael (Melecio) of Arroyo Hondo,
Gail Bennett (Mark) of Rio Rancho; eight grandchildren; and sister-in-law,
Alberta Krigger of Taos. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please call
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home at 758-3841. Arrangements by Rivera- Hanlon Funeral Home.
Holgate, Eugene, Jr.
Eugene Holgate Jr., 62, of
Navajo Mountain, Utah passed away at his home at Taos Pueblo on July 19, 2001. He was a
graduate of Loma Vista School of Dentistry and a dental technician at SIPI Dental Lab,
by trade he was a silversmith and artist. He is survived by his wife, Tonita Holgate
and children, Regina Holgate (Howard), Eugene Holgate III (Edwina) and Yvonne
Holgate (Marty) all of Taos. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Naarah Holgate-Lopez,
Jessica Holgate, Tamara Montoya, Natahlie Holgate, Anthony Lucero, Eugene
Holgate IV, Kathryn Holgate and Justin Lucero all of Taos, sisters and brothers, Berna
Little, Jimmie R. Holgate (Lillian), Thelma Atena, Peggy Barlow (Lee), Jean Marie Holgate,
Jamie Holgate (Etta), Martha Black, Jim Bigeshi, Seth Bigman and numerous nephews, nieces
and cousins. Evening service was held on July 20, 2001, at Rivera Chapel. Wake
followed at the family residence. Funeral service was held on July 21, 2001, at First Indian
Baptist Church. Interment was held at Sierra Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. (The preceding obituary was extracted from The Albuquerque
Journal, July 21, 2001)
Hollandsworth, Alicia
Genaviva
Services are pending for
Alicia Genaviva Hollandsworth, who died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at Centura Health-Mercy Medical
Center in Durango. She was 49. Mrs. Hollandsworth was born June 29, 1949, in Rancho
de Taos, N.M. She was a resident of Ignacio for many years. Survivors include three
brothers, Alfred Visarraga of Denver, Frank Visarraga of Washington state and Floyd
Visarraga of Utah; and six sisters, Pricilla and Helen Visarraga, both of Rancho de
Taos, N.M., Sabina Visarraga and Trinidad Medina, both of Penasco, N.M., Mary
Visarraga of Taos, N.M., and Vivianna Romero of Washington state. For an update on
pending services or more information, call Pagosa⁄Durango Funeral Options. (The
preceding obituary was printed in The Durango Herald, February 1999)
Holthouse, Richard Bruce
Richard Bruce Holthouse,
84, of Taos died Saturday January 10, 2004. He was born in Chicago. He loved the woods, streams,
lakes, hunting, fishing and trapping. He joined the Army in March 1942 and was a veteran
of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the European, African and
Middle Eastern campaigns and was awarded medals for his service, including bronze
stars. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in physical
therapy. He retired in 1984 after 32 years and was awarded an honorary lifetime
membership by the American Physical Therapy Association. He and and his wife moved to the Plaza
de Retiro in Taos in May of 2000 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. He
is survived by his wife, Colleen Lane Holthouse; daughter, Pamela Diane Harris and
husband Tom of Arroyo Hondo; son, Bruce Lane Holthouse and wife Terry Davis of
Valdez; three grandchildren; sisters, Beth B. Bertram of Holland, Mich., Virginia Swartout of
Fairfax, Va., and brother, Robert S. Holthouse and wife Kay of Allegan, Mich. Services
have been held. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Journal North January 17, 2004.
Hopkins, Violet Adele
Violet Adele Hopkins
August 15, 1934 - June 14, 2005 Violet Adele Hopkins passed
away peacefully at her home
on Tuesday, June 14 after a five year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a Los Alamos resident
for forty five years. Violet Adele Hopkins August 15, 1934 - June 14, 2005 Violet Adele
Hopkins passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 14 after a five year
battle with ovarian cancer. She was a Los Alamos resident for forty five years. Adele
was born on August 15, 1934, the fourth child of Walter A. and Violet C. Herrigel of Seattle,
Washington. She graduated from Garfield High School and entered the University of
Washington in 1952, where she studied chemistry and met her future husband John C.
Hopkins. While in college she continued a family tradition working as a long distance
telephone operator as had both her mother and grandmother. She married John, son of
William S. and Anna C. Hopkins in Seattle on June 13, 1954. She was elected to the
Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi honor societies and graduated magna cum laude in 1956.
Adele and John first came to Los Alamos when John was a summer student in 1955 and
in 1956 they both worked as summer students. They returned permanently in the
spring of 1960. Their first daughter Anna was born in 1961 and their second daughter,
Barbara was born two years later while the family spent a year in England. Adele was a loving
stay-at-home mom to her daughters. Adele volunteered enthusiastically for the
League of Women Voters and the Girl Scouts. She was a member of the League of Women
Voters from 1960 to 2005, serving several times as an officer including several terms
as President of the local League and three terms as President of the NM League. She served
as a Girl Scout leader from 1968 to 1974. Adele returned to chemistry in 1976, working
in CMB-1 as an analytical actinide chemist and was a section leader at the time of
her retirement in 1993. She was a member of the Los Alamos Women in Science. Adele enjoyed
an active retirement and served on numerous local and state committees. She was a
trustee on the state board of the Nature Conservancy, and served on several
citizens' committees for both LANL and Los Alamos County. Adele was a talented cook and
an avid reader . She loved many outdoor activities including swimming, hiking,
backpacking, hunting, and skiing. She and John enjoyed sailing along the Pacific coast, in
the Caribbean, the Greek and Turkish isles, and Hawaii. They also traveled extensively on all
six inhabited continents. This included a journey down the now flooded three gorges of
the Yangtze River; a photo safari in Africa; visits to Egypt, Greece, Turkey, several south
Pacific islands, Machu Picchu, and Kashmir; crossing the Atlantic on a freighter;
and following the silk road from Xian across China and over the Himalayas to Pakistan. Adele
and John also enjoyed visiting their daughters and their grandson, Torin. He was born
just a year before Adele became ill and she was very pleased to have been given five more
years to forge a close relationship with him. Adele was preceded in death by her parents,
Walter A. Herrigel and Violet Cleo Herrigel ; her brother, Frank Albert Herrigel; and
infant son, Stephen Leonard Hopkins. She is survived by her husband of 51 years John C.
Hopkins of Los Alamos, NM; two daughters, Anna Adele Hopkins-Arnold and her husband
Mark D. Arnold of Durango, CO and Barbara Ellen Hopkins of Dayton, OH; and one
grandson, Torin S. Hopkins-Arnold. She is also survived by two brothers, Howard R.
Herrigel and his wife Judith of Seattle, WA and Walter G. Herrigel and his wife
Dorothy of Centennial, CO; by sister-in-law, Sally A. Hopkins of Kodiak, AK; brother-in-law
W. Stephen Hopkins, Jr. and his wife Terry of Orcas Island, WA; and by nieces Donna
Kawcak, Wendy Laws, Molly Blair, Nancy Babienko, Gaye Trout, and Candice
Jackins and nephews, Ralph, Keith, and David Herrigel, and Edward Wilson.She was
beloved by many and will be missed. A memorial celebration of her life will be held
at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite
charity. The Rivera Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary is providing the family of V. Adele
Hopkins with care and professional services. 505-753-2288 or 1-800-443-4854 Born:
August 15, 1934 Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington Death: June 14, 2005 Place
of Death: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Hopper, Dennis
4th June 2010 Dennis Hopper
laid to rest in simple Native American burial after memorial
service attended by Jack
Nicholson and Val Kilmer - This humble grave - little more
than a mound of rocks -
is the final resting place of Hollywood legend Dennis
Hopper. The Native American-style
burial mound in the Jesus Nazareno Cemetery in Ranchos de
Taos, New Mexico, is
believed to have been the Easy Rider star's final request.
Flowers and a wreath from
well-wishers cover the top of the rubble pile.And the only
marker identifying the plot is a small plastic wallet with the star's name
written on paper skewered into the ground. The 74-year-old actor, who died on
Saturday, was laid to rest at the site in a private ceremony on Wednesday. He died of
prostate cancer. The service was attended by friends and relatives including his
friends Jack Nicholson and Val Kilmer. Before the ceremony, Peter Fonda spoke to the
small crowd and opened up about the death of Hopper, his co-star in the iconic
Sixties film Easy Rider. He had been a a frequent visitor to Taos with his family and owned
property in the area. Hopper's widow, Victoria Duffy said that the late actor and artist
thought of Taos as his 'heart home'. Also at the service for the two-time Oscar nominee were
residents from the small New Mexico town. His simple wooden coffin was ushered into
the adobe chapel at San Francisco de Asis church. Nicholson, cast alongside Hopper in
'Easy Rider' as a drunken young lawyer in a breakout role, described Hopper as 'an
all-around guy'. 'It was a very singular relationship I had with him, like nobody else. We
were soul mates in a way. I really miss him,' he added. The church's bells chimed as
Hopper's casket was brought into the chapel and again as it was taken out after the
two-hour service. The rumbles of about half a dozen motorcycles could be heard in the
distance as the casket was taken away in a funeral procession. A private burial followed.
Hopper first came to New Mexico in 1969 to scout locations for the iconic Easy Rider.
He lived in Taos for 12 years through the early 1980s. Mourners who poured out of the chapel
after the service described it as 'lovely', 'tender' and 'beautiful', without mention of
Hollywood or Hopper's public persona. During the service, Hopper's son, Henry Lee
Hopper, drew tears from many in the crowd as he read from Walt Whitman's collection of
poems, 'Leaves of Grass'. Other relatives also spoke. Many said the Mass gave them a sense
of Hopper's spirit, and stories of his early days as a Kansas farm boy, his wild side and
the time he spent in Taos making films and art continued to be shared after the
memorial at a gathering of his friends and family. 'He was the spark plug of this town,' said
R.C. Israel, an art dealer and a longtime friend of Hopper. Hopper has been called
everything from an artist and an icon to a rebel, but Henry Lee Hopper said trying to sum up
his father's life in a few words is nearly impossible. To the 19-year-old, Hopper
represents an eternal flame of inspiration. 'You find something that you believe in and
you really realise you've got to fight for it. Some people fight for a minute, but there
are very, very few people in this world who fight from the day they're born to the day they
go out. I would say Dennis was undoubtedly one of these people,' he said. Jina
Brenneman, curator of the Harwood Museum of Art in Taos, where Hopper's work has been
showcased, remembered him as a fighter for the creative process. 'Every ounce of his being was
focused on doing or promoting creativity and imagination and not letting any
naysayer get in the way. He wasn't afraid of bucking the system,' she said. Lisa Law, a
photographer and longtime friend of Hopper, remembered his keen photographic eye and his
sense of adventure. 'There wasn't a minute that wasn't interesting being with him,' she said.
'He was very open to all sorts of different experiences, and that's what made him
such a rich fellow. To have Dennis gone, it leaves a hole.' Before the service, Kilmer,
who lives in northern New Mexico, said the last conversation he had with Hopper was on
an airplane flight, recalling that Hopper could always make him laugh.
Horgan, Dorothy F.
Dorothy F. Horgan, 92, of
Ranchos de Taos died Monday, 4-16-2001. She was born May 10, 1908, to Henry and Doretta Kroger
in New York City. She moved to Taos in 1943. She loved being surrounded by the
artists and writers of Taos in the 1940s and 1950s. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ralph Horgan. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Horgan of New York;
and cousin, Mitzie Hancock and husband Wynn of Taos. Memorial services will be
held this weekend at her home. For service time, please call her daughter Barbara at
758-2100. Sisneros LaFollette Family Funeral Service of Taos. (The preceding obituary was
extracted from The Albuquerque Journal, April 19, 2001)
Horwit, Leah A.
Leah A. Horwit, 85, of
Taos died Monday, 7-31-2000. She was preceded in death by
her first husband, Harry
Raskin; and her second husband, William Horwit. She is
survived by her sons
David Raskin and wife, Mary, of Taos; Edward Raskin and
wife, Shelly, of New York;
grandchildren Esther, Paul, Lucas, Amy and Herschel; five
great-grandchildren; sister,
Sylvia Kellogg of Miami; and nieces Rosemarie and Roberta of
Miami. Local memorial
services are pending. Burial services will be held in New
York. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral
Home, Taos. (The preceding obituary wax extracted from the
Albuquerque Journal,
August 1, 2000)
Howard, Lindsay Anne
Lindsay Anne Howard, 24,
of Arroyo Hondo died Saturday December 27, 2003, as the result of an automobile accident. She
graduated in 2002 from Northern New Mexico Community College She was a hair
stylist at Spirits of Beauty Spa and Salon in Taos and a singer with the Damn Band in Red
River. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Head.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Howard of Arroyo Hondo; mother, Pooh Head of Los
Alamos; father, Tim Conner and wife Sandra Gingell of Montrose, Colo.; sister,
Allison Leigh Conner of Valdez; brother, Nicholas O'Neal Conner of Montrose, Colo.;
grandparents John and Mary Conner of Montrose, Colo.; and many other relatives and
friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Red River Community
House. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home. Journal North December 30, 2003
Howell, Kenneth C.
Kenneth C. Howell age 57
of Red River, NM. died at Holy Cross Hospital Taos, NM. Nov
1,1968. He is survived by
his wife Vivian Howell; Son Douglas Howell; Sister-in-law
Nancy Howell;
Grandchildren Chantel and Regina; Sister Flossie Morton;
Sister-in-law Faye Howell.
Taos News Nov 7,1968 10. Contributed by Alberto Vidaurre.
Huber, William H.
William H. (Bill) Huber
died at his home in Albuquerque on Wednesday, April 22,
2009. Bill was born on
April 18, 1922 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. After graduating
Monessen High School in
1940, he left Pennsylvania to attend Ohio State University
where he completed his
undergraduate degree with honors and also earned his L.L.B.
While there he met his
soon to be wife of 67 years, Sarah Douglass. After
completing law school, he and Sarah moved west to Albuquerque where he
began his career at the University of New Mexico in 1947. During his time at UNM Bill
became a tenured member of the faculty in the School of Business and
Administrative Sciences where he taught Business Law and Labor and Contract Law. He also served
as the Dean of the College for a period of time. Though Bill's educational background
was in law, his primary interest was in the educational process itself. To this
end he founded the University College at UNM. This school within the University's
structure was designed to provide an entry point for all students with an emphasis on both
academic and vocational counseling for students who were not sure of a major or who needed
to complete prerequisites for admission to a degree-granting college. This concept
has since become a model for many major institutions throughout the country.
Bill served as the first and only Dean of the University College until his retirement in 1983.
Under his tenure and guidance, the College was positioned as a degree granting entity
within the University with the creation of the Bachelor of University Studies degree.
When the university was not in session, Bill's "summer job" for many years was
conducting the "Bar Review Course" for law school graduates who were preparing to take
the State's rigorous bar examination. Bill himself recorded the highest score ever
achieved when he sat for this exam, a record that lasted for many decades. Conducting this
class was further evidence of his interest in education even beyond the collegiate level. Many
of New Mexico's leaders took Bill's course and believe that they benefited
significantly as a result. Bill had many interests outside
of the University and
educational environs. He was a very active member of the
Albuquerque Kiwanis
Clubs. He was also an avid golfer, and it was said of Bill
that he never gave a putt,
nor wanted one given. He was a very principled individual
who felt that "gimmies" violated
the spirit of the game. His other outdoor pursuits included
bird hunting, big game hunting
and fishing the Rio Grande from his cabin near Taos. He was
a master with his split
bamboo fly rod and spent many hours in pursuit of trout in
the Cedar Springs and Big Arsenic areas of the river. As much as catching
fish, he enjoyed the time in the outdoors and was always willing to share the
experience with friends, and teach a little about how to fish along the way. Bill's life and
life's work touched and impacted many people. If you majored in business you would meet him
in B.A. 306 and 307. There you would learn that he could and would take either side of
any issue or argument and defend that position to the end. He would do so with
enthusiastic compassion without ever sacrificing his principles. Bill Huber never met an
argument that he wouldn't take or a student that he wouldn't try to help. Bill is survived
by his loving wife Sarah D. Huber of Albuquerque and his only child, Sarah Kathryn Huber of
Ramah, NM. He will be mightily missed. Honeraria may be made to the UNM Foundation at
www.unmfund.org or to Heifer International at www.heifer.org ABQ Journal April
29, 2009
Hughes, Delia Vargas
Delia Vargas Hughes, 56,
formerly of Taos passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, in Fort Worth, TX. She is survived by her
husband, Ronnie Hughes Sr., sons, Ronnie Hughes Jr. (Pam) and Dwayne Hughes Sr.
and five grandchildren, Sammy, Christy, Trey, Dwayne Jr. and James. Her Mother,
Rebecca Miera of Taos, brothers, Henry Grant (Lucy) of Bernalillo, Raul Miera Jr.
(Norma) of Alb., Lawrence Vargas Sr. (Pat) of Taos, David Vargas Sr. (Judy) of Taos, Sammy
Vargas of Hooks, TX, George Vargas (Christine) of White Sands, sisters, Abby
Martinez (Gary) and Lupita Miera both of Taos, many uncles, aunts, nephews, and
nieces. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 at 10 a.m. at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Taos. Burial was at the Pacheco Cemetery on the
graveside of her father, Abelino Vargas.
Hughes, Doris Jean
Doris Jean Hughes, 71, of
Ranchos de Taos died Wednesday, 4-4-2001. Along with her husband, she owned and operated the
Taos Tire Safety Service for 36 years. She was an active member of the Taos Valley
Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church. She was a church organist for 38 years.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janice Diane Hughes; and her parents Jesse M.
and Irene Marie Birkenholz. She is survived by her husband, John R. Hughes; children
J. Steven Hughes and wife Kathy of California, Richard Gene Hughes and wife Bonna of
New Hampshire, Suzanne Marie Hughes and husband Warren of Taos, Judy Delaine
Kolar and Jan of Iowa, and Christine Anne Brooks and husband Randy of Taos;
grandchildren Heather, Jesse, Jennifer, Hannah, Abigail, Myriah, Jonathan, Katherine,
Nathanial and Ricky; brother, Richard M. Birkenholz and wife Nellie of Texas; nephews Jeff
and Michael Birkenholz; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral
services are pending. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Taos. (The preceding obituary was extracted
from The Albuquerque Journal, April 6, 2001)
Huntzinger, Helen Ruth
Helen Ruth Huntzinger,
beloved daughter of Lee and Mark Huntzinger, cherished older
sister to Gray and Sarah
Huntzinger, friend and loved by all who knew her. Helen
passed away Sunday,
November 5, 2006, despite the best efforts of the many
doctors who tried desperately
to save her following a brief, acute illness. God called her
home. At the time of her
passing, Helen was enrolled as an eighth grade student at
Berrendo Middle School, and
attending Goddard High School half-time where she excelled
in honors courses. She loved
her biology and art classes, and delighted in her afternoons
at Berrendo where she could
relax with her friends and where she was proud to play on
the football team as a defensive
end. Active and outgoing, Helen loved to kayak and ski. She
loved to swim; even when
it was too cold for everyone else, Helen stayed in the
water. Her first and abiding
passion was for horses; she first sat on a horse before she
was a year old, and wanted
to have her own horse every day of her life. She finally
received a horse for her twelfth
birthday, and was within a few weeks of having her horse at
her home, which was her
lifelong dream. Helen was on October 24, 1993 born in San
Diego, CA, where she spent
the first few years of her life, then moved to Elephant
Butte, NM, where she attended
elementary school. She started second grade when she was 5
years old. When she
graduated from fifth grade, Helen came home to school, and
was homeschooled with her
brother Gray until she moved to Roswell in December 2005,
and reentered the public school
system. While being homeschooled, Helen traveled across the
country with her family,
camping, kayaking and visiting extended family members. Taos
was her favorite place
to ski, because it has the steepest, most challenging
terrain. Helen was never afraid to take on difficult challenges, and she always
excelled, no matter what obstacles were in her way. At the time of her passing,
Helen hadn't yet decided on a career; she was excited about marine biology and several other
possible careers. The whole world lay ahead of her, and she was eager to live her
life. She was anticipating the birth of her mare's foal at the time she passed away. She and her
friend Lenore Snowden spent many hours planning the horse farm they hoped to
own together. Helen is survived by her parents,; brother and sister; grandfather,
Edward Hargis of Centreville, VA; grandparents, John and Caroline Huntzinger of Slaughter
Beach, DE; aunt, Sudie Hargis of Juneau, AL; uncles and aunts, John and Margaret
Huntzinger of Woodbridge, VA, Hugh and Margaret Huntzinger of Denville, NJ; her two
horses, Sienna and Buddy; and Sienna's new foal, which will be born any day. She will
be deeply missed by all her friends in Roswell, Elephant Butte, Truth or Consequences,
and San Diego. We know she is with God in Heaven. She is mourned here on Earth
without measure. Viewing and visitation will be Thursday evening, November 9, 2006,
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home, 2609 South Main, Roswell, NM.
Funeral services will be on Friday, November 10, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. at First
Presbyterian Church, 400 West 3rd Street, Roswell, NM, followed by burial at the family home.
All are welcome to attend. Donations in memory of Helen can be made to the Assurance
Home and James Ranch Youth Shelter, 1000 East 18th Street, Roswell, NM, 88201, (505)
624-1780. To sign the on-line register book go to www.andersonbethany.com Services are
under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory
ABQ Journal November 10, 2006
Hurst, Patricia Ann
Patricia Ann Hurst, 50,
died Monday, December 22, 2003, at St. Vincent Hospital. She
was preceded in death by
her parents, Glenn and Benita T. Hurst; husband, Alfonso Trujillo; grandmother, Veroniza
Espinoza; sister, Karen Hurst; brother, Richard Rusk; and niece, Amy Hurst. She is survived by
her daughter, Benita Hurst and husband Patrick Maestas of Las Vegas, N.M.; sons, John
Hurst, Alfonso Trujillo Jr. and girlfriend Veronica Vigil, all of Las Vegas, N.M. and
Margarito Trujillo of Taos; six grandchildren; six sisters;
five brothers; and many
other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m.
Friday at the Immaculate
Conception Church with burial to follow at the St. Anthony's
Cemetery. Rogers
Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., Journal North December 25, 2003.
Hussey, Eileen
Sister Eileen Hussey, OP,
80, died on Thursday, June 16, 2005. Sister Eileen was a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic
of Adrian Michigan. She had ministered in New Mexico for 30 years in Estancia,
Rancho de Taos, Springer, Wagon Mound and Albuquerque. Sister Eileen was
currently volunteering at Holy Ghost Parish in Albuquerque. Wake service will be held
at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona SE, Monday, June 20, 2005 at 2:00 p.m.
Funeral mass and interment will take place in Adrian Michigan. Those who loved Sister
Eileen and those she serviced will miss her dearly. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd
NE 843-6333 ABQ Journal June 19, 2005
Hutt, John Francis
John Francis Hutt, 70, of
Cañon died Thursday January 22, 2004. He was born in Philadelphia and was a veteran of the
Korean War. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Penn State University. He
was employed by the U.S. Forest Service and worked for the Carson, Santa Fe and
Coconino Nation Forest of Flagstaff, Ariz. He also worked for Evergreen Lumber Co. in
Chama. He was a substitute teacher for Taos Municipal Schools for 22 years. He was
a religious education director for 10 years and RCIA director for two years. At the
time of his death, he was president of the Cañon Water Users Association, mayordomo of
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and served as eucharistic minister and was
on the finance committee. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Maria Elena
"Ellie" Hutt; and parents, George and Rose Hutt. He is survived by his wife, Ambrosia
"Ambie" Hutt; daughter, Anita Hutt and husband Jamie Archuleta; son, Anthony Joseph Hutt;
two grandchildren; brothers, George Hutt and wife Janet of Holland, Pa., Joe Hutt of Ft.
Myers, Fla.; sister, Sister Mary Denise of Immaculata, Pa.; and many other
relatives. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the same church with burial to follow
at Dolores Cemetery in Canon. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Journal North January
24, 2004
