Obituary for Jerry Sewrook

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Jerry Sewrook, age 67, died May 20, 2016. Jerry was born July 4, 1948 in Santa Fe, NM to Joan and Vic Sewrook. Jerry grew up in Japan, California, Texas, and Nevada. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with friends and family. His passion was taking care of animals and would often bring home stray dogs found on the side of the road. He moved his family from El Paso, TX to Chaparral, NM in 1981 to have a hobby farm taking care of many types of farm animals: cows, pigs, horses, chickens, etc. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carol Sewrook. Son, Vance Sewrook and grandson Chase; Daughter, Joni Milliron, son-in-law Michael Milliron and two grandsons, Jacob and Evan. Sister Bita Sewrook, Brothers Michael Anderson and Patrick Anderson, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Vince Sewrook and parents: Joan Anderson and Vic Sewrook. A Committal Service will be held at Fort Bliss National Cemetery on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his name to the Humane Society. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

 

Published in El Paso Times from May 21 to May 28, 2016- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/elpasotimes/obituary.aspx?n=jerry-sewrook&pid=180069736&fhid=7171#sthash.Tc94Tngk.dpuf

Obituary for Margarito Elisandro Baca

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Margarito BacaMARGARITO ELISANDRO BACA Margarito Elisandro Baca, 97, passed away in Santa Fe, NM in Saturday, May 14, 2016 after a short illness. Margarito was born on January 31, 1919 in Maes, NM to Locadio and Fedelia Baca. Margarito was a Journeyman plumber pipefitter and was employed by Zia Company and Johnson Control until his retirement. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Asian Pacific. He was awarded 2 stars for the Asiatic Pacific, 1 Star for the Philippines Liberation and was given the Victory Metal. Margarito was preceded in death by his wife Floy M. Baca, his parents Locadio and Fedelia Baca, six brothers Baudilio, Johnny, Sacramento (Jack), Antonio, Merced, and Arturo Baca and two sisters Lugarda Garduno and Estellita Baca. He is survived by his daughters, Beatrice Swift, Linda Hernandez (Gilbert), Margaret Baca, sister Neva Montoya (Robert) a love companion and friend Vitalia Garcia and a very special nephew, Eddie Baca. His close grandchildren Lorenzo and Victoria Salazar, Marco and Joseph Gonzlaes, Johnny Romero, great granddaughter Courtney Gonzales and great grandson Angelo Gonzales, many more grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services are pending with Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288. 305 Calle Salazar, Espanola, NM 87532 To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

 

Funeral Home
Rivera Family Funeral Home & Crematory
305 Calle Salazar
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2288

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Obituary for Dennis Jack Reynolds

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Dennis Jack Reynolds

1933 – 2015

SHERMAN – Dennis Jack Reynolds, 81, passed from this life early Friday, December 4, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Monday, December 7th, at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 8th, in West Hill Cemetery, with family friend Larry Little officiating.

Dennis was born in 1933 in Dallas, TX, the youngest son of Jack and Verona Reynolds. He graduated from Sunset High School in Oak Cliff. He married Avalon Hill in 1952 in Durant, OK, and they made their home in Sherman, TX. Dennis became a master plumber at the age of 18, and opened Reynolds Plumbing in Sherman. Through the years, his career spanned several companies and many large projects throughout Texas and New Mexico. His true passion was always fishing! He was a member of the Texoma Bass Club and won many tournaments through the years.

Preceded in death by his parents and brothers Bill and James, Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Avalon; his children Danny Reynolds and wife Mary Lou, and Gina Stevens and husband Chris, all of Sherman; brother, Ray Reynolds of Fort Worth; the ‘light of his life’ – his 7 grandchildren: Chris Reynolds, Seth Reynolds, Jason Shields, D.J. Shields, Josh Shields, Casey Reynolds and Rikki Shields; and 9 great-grandchildren: Dakota Shields, Sterling Reynolds, Bricelynn Shields, Micah Blunt, Taylor Blunt, Elijah Blunt, Austin Reynolds, Tristan Johnson and Luke Reynolds; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dennis was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to all of his family. He was supremely loved and will be sorely missed.

A very special, heartfelt thanks to Sandy Curry, caregiver for the last 2 years. There are no words to express our family’s appreciation for the love, care and dedication you have given our parents. You are, and always will be, a part of our family, and another daughter to them.

Arrangements are under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at http://www.dannelfuneralhome.com.

I’m gone fishin’! That’s where I’ll be. So don’t worry or be missin’ me. I’m going to be alright, here in this big lake in the sky. It’s not the end, I’ll see you again… And we’ll go fishin’!

Published in The Herald Democrat on Dec. 6, 2015
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Obituary for Dale Hunt

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Dale Hunt (1932 – 2016)

Dale Hunt was born on July 20, 1932, in Madison, S. D., and passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, after battling cancer for several years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rinelda (Randy) Hunt of Flora Vista; sons, Steven Hunt and wife Janet, of Longview, Texas, Doug Hunt and wife Teresa, of Farmington; daughter, Patsy Langlitz and husband Leonard of Albuquerque; and five grandchildren, Brian Hunt, Kyle Hunt, Curtis Hunt, Christopher Langlitz and Shayna Langlitz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter R. and Erna Hunt; brother, Harlan Hunt; and sister, Ardyce Bookout. Dale graduated from General Beadle High School in Madison in 1950, enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Dale married Rinelda on Feb. 16, 1956, and moved to New Mexico in 1958 to work on the Navajo Dam Project. Following completion of the Navajo Dam, Dale worked in various jobs until he started his own oil field welding company. Dale was a devoted fan of both his children’s and grandchildren’s sports activities, traveling across the Southwest to watch them participate. He was also a huge NASCAR fan. His family and friends will remember him for his quick wit, corny jokes, and “true stories that were hard to make up.”
There was a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington.

Services for Dale Hunt of Flora Vista will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington with interment to follow in Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be his four grandsons, Brian Hunt, Kyle Hunt, Curtis Hunt, Christopher Langlitz and friends Jim Madwell, and Wayne Mangum.
D. Hunt
Dale’s care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, 505-327-5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.

Funeral Home
Cope Memorial Chapel
404 West Arrington Street Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-5142

Published in Farmington Daily Times from Mar. 1 to Mar. 8, 2016

Obituary for John M. Schanwald

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Schanwald, John Mark

10-18-1959 – 12-25-15

Our intelligent, strong, funny, compassionate, wonderful, caring Husband and Daddy went to heaven on Christmas Day.

“What is Love”

There are in the end three things that last:

faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love:

Viewing will be held January 2, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Memorial Services will be on January 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., both at French Funerals, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuq, 87109.

Published in Albuquerque Journal from Jan. 1 to Jan. 6, 2016

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Obituary for Winfred Moon

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Winfred “Wimp” Moon, 77, a resident of Silver City, New Mexico, entered eternal rest Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Fort Bayard Medical Center. He was born Feb. 26, 1938, in Elmore City, Oklahoma, to WJB Moon and Mardi Moon. He married Virginia “Gena” Moon on Dec. 1, 1961, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Wimp and Gena and their young family moved to Silver City in 1966 to help build Tyrone town site and loved the area, choosing to settle in Grant County. Wimp started Moon & Sons Welding in 1976 and operated his shop for many years. He loved fishing and hunting and had many enjoyable years teaching his sons how to hunt and fish. Wimp was active with 4-H and FFA programs in the area and a lifetime member of FFA and Elks. He enjoyed square dancing, bowling, and was a Little League coach, on the Fair Board (cooking BBQ and helped build fairgrounds), and union member of Pipefitters #412. He was a man of few words, but loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gena Moon, of the family home; three sons, David W. (Carol), Kenny W. (Kim) and Richie L. (Lori) Moon, all of Silver City; nine grandchildren, Andrea Dutton (Kade) of Midland, Texas, Tyrell Moon (Jamie) of Farmington, New Mexico, Wyatt Moon of Farmington, Cody (Ashley) of Silver City, Dillon Moon (StarrAnn) of Silver City, Brandon Oizumi (Jessi), of Las Cruces, Courtney Sanchez (Matt), of Albuquerque, and Ashley and Raelynn Moon, of Silver City; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Winnona Anderson (Homer) of Georgetown, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, Tom, Claude, John, Bill, Bob, Gene and Charlie Moon, and one sister. A memorial service will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. at Terrazas Funeral Chapels, with Andrew Housley officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Grant County 4-H, 2610 N. Silver St., Silver City, NM 88061 or High Desert Humane Society, PO Box 1973 Silver City, NM 88062. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Funeral Home
Terrazas Funeral Chapels
1 Fort Bayard Rd
Silver City, NM 88062
(505) 537-0777

Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on Dec. 8, 2015

Obituary for David R. Bunt

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David Bunt passed away on October 8, in Lahaina, Maui, after a two year battle with cancer. He was born in Pensauken, New Jersey, where he married and had his four children, David, Jeannie, Deborah, and Dean. He moved to Albuquerque to be with his brother Joe, and became a union plumber and pipefitter for 30 years. He and his wife Linda filled their lives with work, family, and fun. Dave was an avid golfer, pool player, animal lover, and a totally irreverent jokester.

He is preceded in death by his father and his son, David, and is now enjoying highballs and 500 rummy in heaven with his mom Edie.

He adored his beloved wife Linda, and is also survived by his devoted brother Joe; brother Jim; son Dean; his daughters Jeannie and Debbie; son-in-law Richard; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; his good friend Max; and countless cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He always put the sparkle on the water in the family, and will be dearly missed until we see him again.
Published in Albuquerque Journal on Oct. 18, 2015
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Obituary for Manuel “Mannie” Martinez Jr.

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Manuel Martinez JrManuel “Mannie” Martinez, Jr. of Espanola, NM passed away unexpectedly in Santa Fe, NM on September 13th, 2015 at the age of 75.

Manuel is survived by his daughter Liz Martinez of Espanola, NM; granddaughter Kyanna Martinez of Espanola, NM; grandson Travis Martinez and his wife Britney Martinez of Espanola, NM; & close family friend Linda Collier of Los Alamos, NM. He is preceded in death by his wife Pauline C. Martinez of Espanola, NM; mother Louisa Martinez of La Villita, NM; his sister Melina Trujillo of Chamita, NM; & brother Dennis Martinez of La Villita, NM.

Manuel was born on November 8, 1939 in La Villita, NM to parents Manuel & Luisa Martinez. He graduated from Espanola High School in 1958 and joined the Pipe Fitters Union Local 412 of New Mexico. He married Pauline Vigil, his high school sweetheart in 1959.

A wake is scheduled for Wednesday September 16th, 2015 at 7:00 PM at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday September 17th, 2015 at 10:00AM at Sacred Heart Church in Espanola, with a reception to follow. The family would like to thank Christus St. Vincent Hospital, DeVargas Funeral Home, Sacred Heart Church, & all family & friends for their compassionate care, prayers, & support. The family of Manuel “Mannie” Martinez Jr. has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory.

Obituary for Gilbert Velarde

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GILBERT VELARDE GILBERT VELARDE, life long resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born in Santa Fe the son of Guadalupe and Vicente Velarde. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eloy Velarde and Joe Muller. Gilbert is survived by his sister, Connie Duran (Tony); nieces, Josephine Casados (Alex), and Maria Robinson; nephews, Daniel Velarde (Cathy), Larry Velarde; all of Santa Fe; nephews Leon Duran (Sherry) of Aurora CO. and John Muller (Shirley) of Santa Fe., and many other relatives and friends; his godsons, Chris Gomez and Ian Zoltai, and very special friend, Rose Armijo. Gilbert was a member of Pipefitters Local 412, a life time member of the Santa Fe Fiesta Council, a member of the Santa Fe Rodeo Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Santa Fe Lodge #460, and served as a volunteer for many organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, and Kiwanis Club. He served as a member of the New Mexico National Guard, and worked on the Alaskan Pipeline, as well as owner of Velarde Mechanical & Construction, INC. He was a loving and caring person who lit up a room with his smile, sense of humor, and laughter. He loved life and he lived it to the fullest. He has many friends and he will be dearly missed. A Rosary will be recited Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 6:30 PM at the Rosario Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Monday, October 12, 2015 at St. Anne Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Rosario Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Alex Bustamante, Phil Sena, John Murphy, Pat Chavez, John Muller Marty Espinoza, and Daniel Velarde. Honorary Pallbearers will include all the members of the Santa Fe Fiesta Council, Jack Chavez, Benji Anaya, Joe Mier, all the members of the Caballeros de Vargas, David Ortiz, Ben Tapia, Ray Aranda, Tony Lopez, Gregorio Ross, Nathan Lopez, and Larry Velarde. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 Fax: (505) 820-0435 santafefuneraloption.com

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