Taos County Obituaries 1968 Page Three
Compiled by Alberto Vidaurre
August 5, 2010
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Follow in Part 3, conclusion of the Obituaries as listed in the 1968 Taos News.

101- Malaquias Martinez Jr. Age 68, Resident of Taos, NM. Former Taos County Sheriff (1935-38) and former State Senator, died Aug 28, 1968 at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Joya, Calif. He is survived by his wife Selina Martinez; Daughter Lydia Medina, Emily Romero, Marie Martinez and Mrs. Hope West. Brothers Francis G. and Ruben Martinez. Aug 28, 1968 and Sept 5, 1968 2.

102- Luz Casias Bailon Age 70 Resident of Questa, NM. Died in a Colorado hospital Aug 29, 1968. Survivors Sons Bernabe, Gilberto, Alex, Filemon, Ernestino and Joe Bialon; Daughters Mrs. Feles Gonzales, Mrs. Elodia Aragon and Mrs. Ruth Gonzales; Brothers Lodio and Loniel Cisneros; Sisters Mrs. Cornelia Arellano, Mrs. Ursula Ortega, Mrs Qutilde Padilla and Mrs. Luzela Quintana. Sept 5, 1968 3.

103- John Rex Du Bor Age 82, Resident of Taos, NM. Died at Holy Cross Hospital Taos, NM. Survived by daughters Mrs. Kert Ziebarth and Mrs. Guy Reed, Sister (Nun) Rita Therese; Grandson Karl Rex Ziebarth. He was proceded in death by his wife Ennis and a son J. R. Du Bor Jr. He had owned the Travellers hotel in the 1939. He was nephew of Jim and Mary Du Bor, Taos residents of the early 1900's. Sept 7, 1968. Sept 12, 1968 5.

104- Gilberto Vargas Age 74, former Taos, NM. resident. Died in Bishop, Calif. Aug 27, 1968. He is survived by his sons Frank, Julian, and Gilbert Vargas Jr. , Daughters Mrs. Facundo Trujillo, Mrs. Juan B. Marques, Mrs. Juan Martinez, Mrs. Zarro Davis and Mrs. Sam Adams. Sept 12, 1968 5.

105- Volney O. McKinney Age not listed. Former Taos, NM resident. Died Aug 22, 1968. He is survived by his wife Edith Niles; Sons Kenneth N. , Volney O. Jr. , Glenn W and Fred L. McKinney. Sept 12, 1968 5.

106- Anita Martinez Age 48, Resident of Des Montes, NM. Died Aug 27, 1968. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Trinidad Martinez; Sisters Mrs. Maggie Martinez, Mrs. Claudio Trujillo and brother Felisano Martinez. Sept 12, 1968 6.

107- Victoriana R. Pacheco Age 103. Resident of Taos, NM. Died Aug 27, 1968. Survived by her daughters Longina, Emedais, Julia and Eloisa Pacheco.

108- Charles Carroll Age 65. Resident of Taos, NM. Died at home Sept 6 or 7, 1968. He is survived by a brother Mitchell no surname listed from Paris France. Others not listed. Sept 19, 1968 A 3.

109- Fidel Struck Age 49. Resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM. Died in Albuq. NM. Sept 9, 1968. Survived by his wife Lupe Struck; Sons Rudy and Fabian Struck; Daughter Debbie Struck; Brothers Alberto, Albibo, Abran and Eloy Struck; Sisters Ernesta Martinez and Frances Struck. Sept 19, 1968 B 3 and Oct 3, 1968 5.

110- Juan Andres Quintana Age 84. Resident of Taos, NM. Died At Holy Cross Hospital Taos, NM. Sept 19, 1968. He is survived by his brothers Amadeo, Jose and Onecimo Quintana. Sept 26, 1968 B 4.

111- Roberto Jose Lopez Age 27. Resident of Chamisal, NM. Died Taos, NM. Sept 17, 1968. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Lopez; Brothers Louis, Clyde, Alfonso Jr. , Jerry, Paul and Adelmo Lopez; Sisters Mrs. Ruby Atencio and Mrs. Jessie Martinez. Sept 19, 1968 1 and Sept 26, 1968 B 4.

112- Elisea Gonzales Age 84. Resident of Vadito, NM. Died at home 14, Aug 1968. She is survived by her brother Abran Gonzales; Sisters Mrs. Natividad Lopez, Mrs. Sofia Lopez and Mrs. Cidelia Zamora. Sept 26, 1968 B 4.

113- Juan Antonio Quinto Age 63. Former Taos, NM Resident died at Del Norte, Colorado in the San Jose Hospital Del Norte, Colo. He was the son of J. J. Quinto and Eleonor M. Valdez, deceased. He is survived by his wife Cleotilde Quinto; Daughter Dora Ellis; Son John Quinto; Sisters Mela Trujillo and Rafaelita Garcia.

114-Rafaelita Vigil Trujillo, Taos Native. Her death was announced in the mass sunday 29 Sept 1968. No other information listed. Oct 3, 1968 11.

115- Gregory Lopez Age 17. Resident of Picuris Pueblo, NM. Died Oct 6, 1968 a victim of a hit and run motor vehicle accident. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Luis Lopez; GrandparentsMrs. Geronimo Martinez; Brothers Ernest and Benny Lopez; Sister Laura and Emily Lopez. Oct 10, 1968 1 and Oct 17, 1968 5 and 6.

116- Julian Anthony Rael Age 17. Died Oct 8, 1968 in a motor vehicle accident. Resident of Picuris Pueblo, NM. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rael; Brothers Joseph, Fernando, Ignacio, Benito, Joseph and Edward Rael; Sisters Florence, Karen, Sharon, Alfreida and Sandra Rael. Oct. 10, 1968 1 and Oct 17, 1968 5 and 6.

117- Silviano Trujillo Age 64. Resident of Ranchitos, NM. Died Sept 26, 1968 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Adela Trujillo; Sons Ernesto and Leroy Trujillo; Daughter Fabbie Espinosa, Dorothy Garcia, Martha Trujillo, Socorro Trujillo and Priscila J. Garcia. Brother J. M. Trujillo; Sisters Sarita J. Morgas and Soveida J. Montoya. Oct 10, 1968 A 7.

118- Winnifred Berninghaus Resident of Taos. Died at Holy Cross Hospital, Taos, NM. Oct 1, 1968. Born in Raton, NM. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Jackson Shuler. She was the wife of the famous Taos Artist O. E. Berninghaus. She is survived by her sister Evelyn Shuler; First cousins Mrs. J. MacDougal, Jack Hayden, Albert Hayden and Whitehall Hayden; Son and daughter of the artist Mrs. J. P. Brandenburg and Charles Berninghaus. Oct 3, 1968 1.

119- George Archuleta of Taos Pueblo, NM died in a motor vehicle accident Saturday morning (Sept 28, 1968). No other information listed. Oct 3, 1968 5.

120-Wanda Vallegos Age 5 years old. Resident of Amelia, NM. Died Sept 24, 1968 in an Albuquerque hospital Albuq, NM. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto Vallegos; Brothers Mark and Ricky Vallegos; Sisters Cristina and Constanca Vallegos; Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Pulidor Vallegos and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Maes. Oct 3, 1968 5.

121--Gottfreid R. Scheutz Age 79. Resident of Taos, NM. Native of Lucerne, Switzerland. Died Sunday At Embudo Hospital Embudo, NM. Survivors his wife Helena Scheutz a son Gottfried A. and daughter Martha and grandson Michael. Oct 17, 1968 2.

122- Domitila T. Gomez Age 80. Resident of Taos, NM. Died in Los Alamos Medical Center. Los Alamos, NM Oct 14, 1968. She is survived by her husband Pablo V. Gomez; Niece Isabel Gonzales and husband Fred; Adopted daughter Imelda Gonzales; Sisters Mrs. Eduardo Vasquez and Mrs. Leandro Lopez. Oct 21, 1968 9 and Oct 31, 1968 10.

123- Maria Beatrice Gonzales Age 79. Resident of Chamisal, NM. Died in Leadville, Colorado Oct 13, 1968. She was the daughter of the late Pedro and Virginia Trujillo. Survived by her son Jose R. Laurato; Daughters Mrs. Olivia Rangel and Mrs. Otila Mestas; Niece Mrs. Mercedes Maes. Oct 24, 1968 9 and Oct 31, 1968 10.

124- Walter Willard "Spud" Johnson Age 71. Resident of Taos, NM. Died in St, Vincent Hospital Santa Fe, NM. Nov 4, 1968. He was the owner and editor of The Horse Fly News Paper. He is survived by a brother Van E. Johnson; Niece U. C. Lovejoy; Brother-in-law W. A. Aannon. Nov 7, 1968 1.

125- Jose Inocencio Mandonado Age 79. Resident of Questa, NM died Nov 1, 1968. He is survived by his wife Maria Mandonado; Soms Nick Gallegos, Gilbert Mandonado, Amarente, Joe and Ricardo Mandonado. Daughters Mrs. Felix Mandonado, Mrs. Julian Quintana and Mrs. Gregoria Jaramillo. Nov 7, 1968 1.

126-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. Nov 7, 1968 10.

127- Juan Manuel Trujillo Age 75 Resident of El Prado, NM. Died at the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque, NM Oct 29, 1968. He is survived by his wife Domitila M. Trujillo; Sons Ralph, Arthur, Jessie and Tito Trujillo; Daughters Mrs. Lula Cantu, Mrs. Wallace Chatwin and Mrs. Marsha Best; Sisters Mrs. Sarita Morgas, Mrs. Amada Harmon and Mrs. Soriada Montoya. Nov 7, 1968 10.

128- Clorinda V. Romero Age 62 Resident of Llano Quemado, NM. Died in an Albuquerque NM Hospital Nov 8, 1968. She is survived by her husband Daniel Romero; Sons Levi, George, Manuel and Juan C. Romero; Daughter Mrs. Ruby Saavedra; BrotherFeliberto Valerio; Sister Mrs. Toribio Mondragon. Nov 14, 1968 6.

129- Joseph Padilla Age 61. Resident of Taos, NM. Died Nov 11, 1968 in Napa Valley, Calif. He is survived by his wife Mary Padilla; Sons Robert, Gilbert and Eugene Padilla; Daughter Mrs. Dolores Jennings; Brother Jesus Padilla; Sisters Ramona Lopez and Magdalena Herrera. Nov 14, 1968 6.

130- Celia C. Miera Age 78 of El Prado, NM. Died Nov 9, 1968 at the Embudo Presbyterian Hospital, Embudo, NM. Survivors include sons Luis, Jake, Alfredo, Antonio, Eli and Fernando Miera; Daughters Mrs. Simonita Miera Trujillo, Mrs. Amelia Salazar, Mrs. Dolores Sandoval and Juanita Miera; Brother Benito Cardenas; Sisters Mrs. Juanita Montoya and Mrs. Anita Martinez. Nov 14, 1968 6.

131- Margarita S. Baca Age 86 of Arroyo Seco, NM died at home Nov 11, 1968. She is survived by a son Jose L. Baca; Daughter Mrs. Orlando Arellano; Son-in-law Joe D. Cordova; Daughter-in-law Agapita Baca; Brother Regino Sandovel. Nov 21, 1968 B 6.

132- Juana McGrath Age 31 of Ranchos de Taos, NM. died Saturday night in an automobile accident that occurred 8 miles south of Espanola, NM on U. S. highway 64. The car in which the family was riding struck a truck which turned in front of them unexpectedly at the junction of 64 and NM 4. State police indicated. Mr. McGrath and 6 children were injuried in the accident which killed Mrs. McGrath. Funeral arrangements were made by Blocks Mortuary in Santa Fe, NM. Nov 28, 1968 1.

133- Carmelita R. Sisneros Age 85 of Questa, NM. Died 19, 1968 in the Espanola Hospital, Espanola, NM. She is survived by sons Samuel and J. B. Sisneros; Daughters Mrs. Agepina Montoya and Mrs. Corinda Gonzales/ Nov 28, 1968 2.

134- Francisquita T. Olonia Age 74 of Ranchos de Taos, NM. Died in Pueblo, Colorado Nov 16, 1968. She is survived by her sons Mike, Flavio, Frank, Joe and Manuel Olonia. Daughters Mrs. Eligio Trujillo, Mrs. Abencio Trujillo and Mrs. Corine Copas; Sister Mrs. Estevan Medina; Brother Tranquilino Trujillo. Nov 28, 1968 3.

135- Eliseo Nicanor Gurule Age 22 of Rodarte, NM died in a motor vehicle accident Nov 27, 1968 that occurred in Penasco, NM. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eliseo Gurule Sr. ; Brother Elipeo Gurule; Sisters Mrs. Elenir Lopez and Mrs. Emily Olguin; Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Pulidor Gurule. Dec 5, 1968 1 and A 2. Dec 12 1968.

136- Rev. Phillip Monteleone Age 64 died at Holy Cross Hospital Oct 25, 1968. Rev. Padre cura era parroco in Costilla, NM. He is survived by his brother Givoanni Monteleone from Rome, Italy; Sisters Mrs. Camela (Renato) Rondini and Mrs. Maria (Italo) Maffei, de Romas. Sister (Nun) Coleta, de citta de Castello, en la provincia de Assisi, Italy. Dec 5, 1968 A 1.

137- Frank Varos Age 58 of Arroyo Seco, NM. Died at home Nov 22, 1968. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Antonio M. Varos; Wife Emily Varos; Daughter Joann Varos and step daughters Mrs. Gilbert Lucero, Mrs. Carmen Duran and Mrs. Leo Pacheco; Brothers Ben and Johnny Varos; Sisters Mrs. Claude Graves, Mrs. Frank Graves. Mrs Remigo Madrid and Mrs. Bennie Maestas. Dec 5 1968 A 2.

138- Eloy L. Garcia Age 63 of Questa, NM. Died at Holy Cross Hospital Taos, NM. Nov 30, 1968. He is survived by his wife Emelina Garcia; Sons Conrad, Gilbert, Nobert, and Lino Garcia. Daughters Mrs. Marcelina Vest, Mrs. Florence Rael and Mrs. Lorraine Duran; Sisters Mrs. Eulalia Garcia, Mrs. Olivama Romero and Mrs. Elsie Cardenes. Dec 12, 1968 5 and Dec 19, 1968 B 4.

139- Fred C. Trujillo Age 72 World War I Veteran. Native of Arroyo Seco, NM. Died in Martinez, Calif Nov 14, 1968. He was the son of Antonio B. Trujillo and Amada Chacon. He is survived by a son Claudio Trujillo; Brother Amadeo Trujillo and sisters Helen and Esco Liebert. Dec 12, 1968 5 and 6.

140- Gilbert Cisneros Age 56 of Questa, NM. Died in a motor vehicle accident Last Saturday night. No other information listed. Dec 19, 1968 1.

141- Juan Antonio Fernandez Age 88 of Vadito, NM. Died at home Dec 9, 1968. He is survived by sons Ramon, Rudolfo, Ben and Clarence Fernandez; Daughter Dora Fernandez, Helen Garcia and Lydia Anglada; Brothers Daniel and Felix Fernandez; Siuster Bernice Olguin. Dec 19, 1968 A 2.

142- Jose C. Apodaca Age 77 of Ranchos de Taos, NM. Died Nov 17, 1968 in the Embudo Presbyterian Hospital Embudo, NM. He is survived by his wife Sofia Apodaca; Daughter Mrs. Angelica Struck and Mrs. Manuel Lujan; Son Andres Apodaca. Dec 19, 1968 A 2.

143- 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. Dec 26, 1968 2.

144- Mike Ortiz Age 20 From Taos, NM. Died in a motor vehicle accident in Taos, NM. Last Friday night. Surviving him are his parents Mr. and Mrs. San Ortiz and a sister Concha Ortiz, Dec 26, 1968 1.

145- David James Maestas Age 19 of Talpa, NM. Died in a Motor vehicle in Taos, NM. Last Friday night. Surviving him is his mother Delia Maestas; Sisters Silva and Benita Maestas; Brother Ben Maestas, (David James Maestas and Mike Ortiz were in the same vehicle). Dec 26, 1968 1.

146- Paul Robert Trujillo Age 17 Resident of Tooele, Utah died at home Dec 17, 1968. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Romero; Brothers Flavio, Bernie, James and Walter; Sisters Debbie Mrs. Alfred Cordova and Mrs. Virginia De Herrera. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jacobo Trujillo and Mr. and Mrs. Benito Romero. Dec 26, 1968 10.

147- Cristobal Duran Age 65 of Arroyo Seco, NM. Died at Holy Cross Hospital Taos, NM. Dec 6, 1968. He is survived by his wife Manuelita Duran; Daughter Mrs. Alfonso Martinez; Brother Nabor Duran. Dec 26, 1968 10.

By Alberto Vidaurre
August 6, 2010