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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Obituaries - Jan. 31, 2008
ARSENIO "JOHNNY" LOPEZ
Arsenio "Johnny" Lopez, 72, died Jan. 18 just as he wanted, at his home in McIntosh.
Johnny was born in Santa Fe on June 30, 1935, to Epifanio and Clara Lopez. He was a Korean War veteran and a devoted husband and father.
He is survived by his wife, Lois "Jackie" Lopez; sisters, Delores Vigil and husband Ray Vigil of Santa Fe and Luisa Montano and husband Jacob Montano of Santa Fe; sons, John Lopez and wife Kristy of Albuquerque and Matthew Lopez and wife Leslie of El Paso; daughter, Patricia Cabazuela of McIntosh; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four stepchildren, Michael Collins, Rusty Collins and wife Kelli Collins, Bill Collins and wife Maria Collins and Tammy Blea and husband Abe Blea.
A memorial service was held Jan. 24 at St. Peter and St. Paul Church in Estancia, which was followed by a private burial.
HERMAN MONTOYA
Herman Montoya, 69, of Grants passed away Jan. 23 in Albuquerque with his loving family beside him after a valiant struggle against prostate cancer.
Herman was born June 8, 1938, in Leyba, N.M., to Eusebio and Tomasita (Rael) Montoya. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jose "Dino" Montoya and Ray Montoya; and sister, Mary Turner. Herman is survived by his son, Dino Montoya of Moriarty; brothers, Freddie Montoya of Oso Ridge, N.M. and Eusebio Montoya Jr. of Oso Ridge; sister, Vera Marez of Oak Hill, Va.; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A Mass was recited on Jan. 29 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty; Father William Young officiated. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Griego, Dillon Luna, Larry Grider, Able Sanchez, Sammy Montoya and Sifredo Sandoval. Honorary pallbearers were David King and Gilbert Cilley. Herman was a member of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty
RAYMOND GEORGE CZARNECKI
Raymond George Czarnecki, my true love, my pillar, my co-pilot, my life, quietly gave his hand to our Lord on Jan. 19 in Albuquerque after a lengthy illness and a fighter of an ITP illness.
Ray was born on June 10, 1925, in Waterford, Wisc., to Casimer and Mary (Datka) Czarnecki. He married Bonnie Lynn Beske on July 6, 1984, in Moriarty.
He was a very proud member of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, a lifetime member of the VFW, an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.
Ray is survived by his wife, Bonnie; sons, Steve Czarnecki and wife Evelyn of Zebulon, N.C., Mike Czarnecki and wife Maria of Friendship, Wisc. and Robbie Czarnecki and fiancée Tawny of Federal Way, Wash.; daughters, Maggie Wagner and husband Jim of Shawno, Wisc.; Sandy Danielson and husband Doug of Raleigh, N.C. and Jackie Koger and husband David of Wake Forest, N.C.; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
A rosary was held Jan. 22 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. A Mass was recited on Jan. 23 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Reverend William E. Young Jr. officiated. Cremation followed and interment was held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. To his family, especially his children, he WAS the "Wind Beneath Their Wings."
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty
FERNANDO TAPIA
Fernando Tapia, 95, of Moriarty passed away Jan. 24 at his home in Moriarty with his loving family beside him.
Fernando was born May 2, 1912, in Los Cavos, N.M., to Mauricio and Marcelina (Montoya) Tapia. On Jan. 10, 1937, Fernando married Dulcinea Garcia, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tomasita Tapia; and grandson, Fernando Padilla.
Fernando is survived by his sons, Mauricio Tapia and wife Bonnie, Paul Tapia and wife Lynn, Ray Tapia and wife Della, David Tapia and wife Carmen and Archie Tapia; daughters, Josie Alsip and husband Jess, Esther Alonzo and husband John, Miguela Chavez and husband David, Angela Padilla, Beatrice Lloyd and husband Dudley, Molly Hibner and husband Ron, Margie Gurule and husband Steve, Jessica Barela and husband Tommy, and Jackie Ostrout and husband David; sister, Frances Marquez; 38 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
A rosary was held Jan. 27 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty. A Mass was recited on Jan. 28 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty; Father William Young officiated. Interment followed at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Moriarty.
Pallbearers were Josh Gutierrez, Moe Tapia, Chris Tapia, Aaron Tapia, Eric Tapia and Heath Lloyd. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Gutierrez Jr. and Jacob Padilla.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty
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