St. Isidro’s Mission Cemetery
Tularosa Valley, Catron County, New Mexico
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This cemetery was photographed and indexed by Arlena Boggs and Nancy E.
Brown of Apache Creek, New Mexico.
Both of these volunteers are photographers and genealogists. July 1, 2009.
Directions to St. Isidros Mission Cemetery are as follows: The center of
Reserve is where State Route 12 and FS 435 intersect. Jake’s Market and
Uncle Bill’s Bar are on the east side of the street and Henry’s Corner
is on the north corner near the Catron County Bank. Turn south on FS
435. The Courthouse will be to your left. Continue on this paved road
for 4.5 miles. At this point there will be a sign stating, “St
Isidoro’s Mission Cemetery”. This area is known as the Lower Frisco.
Turn to the right across a cattle guard onto a dirt road. Continue up
this road about 2/10’s of a mile. The cemetery is on top of a ridge
with a beautiful view of the little Tularosa Valley below and Eagle Peak
in the distance. This is an old cemetery with some 37 unknown graves.
Cemetery EntranceLast Name First Name Date Date Notes
Alderete Avelina C. Sept. 15, 1920 Nov. 18, 2001 .
Alderete Eueno No dates No dates .
Alderete Manuel Virgil Feb. 24, 1917 Feb. 10, 1999 .
Armijo Carmelita J. 1884 1927 Mother. We will meet again
Armijo Cory Gene Dec. 10, 1980 Jun. 8, 1989 In God’s Care
Armijo Juan J. Aug. 14, 1918 May. 23, 2007 .
Armijo Thomas G. Aug. 3, 1912 Aug. 23, 2001 In Loving Memory. Going Home
Armijo Tom S. Jan. 9, 1889 Apr. 30, 1980 .
Barreras Asinito No date 1978 Brother
Barreras Fransisco No dates No dates Brother
Burgess Frank Owen Dec. 7, 1955 Oct. 31, 1997 He Wore His Master’s Brand
Cordova Augustina A. Jul. 25, 1914 Mar. 6, 2004 Nana. Death separates us for a time. Christ will reunite us forever.
Cordova Carlota 1918 1994 May You Rest in Peace and God Be With You always, Amen
Cordova Catherine Maria Dec. 8, 1955 Nov. 11, 1986 Gone But Not Forgotten. Always In Our Hearts. “Cathy”
Cordova Celso Nov. 8, 1911 Jul. 7, 1984 Beloved Husband and Father. Till We Meet Again
Cordova Ernest 1910 1960 May You Rest In Peace and God Be With You Always, Amen
Cordova Eselso 1883 1942 .
Cordova Eulogio Sept. 18, 1896 Jan. 10, 1988 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather
Cordova Juanita J. Mar. 9, 1890 Dec. 7, 1918 .
Cordova Juanita S. Nov. 24, 1898 Apr. 1, 1983 Our Beloved Wife and Mother
Giron Thomas C. Mar. 1912 Nov. , 1973 .
Giron Trinidad C. 1901 1979 Beloved Mother and Grandmother
Gutierrez Anthony Sean Sept. 6, 1973 Jul. 12, 1994 In Loving Memory. The Final Day
Hernandez Rita Renee No date Jan. 15, 1999 .
Hightower Anthony Cree 1904 1932 Son
Hightower Clemente 1858 1932 Father
Jiron Abran “Abe” Jul. 12, 1905 May. 19, 1998 In God’s Care
Jiron Carlota C. Mar. 26, 1918 Jul. 12, 2006 .
Jiron Daniel C. Dec. 12, 1919 Dec. 23, 2002 Loving Grandpa
Jiron David b.1858 1925 .
Jiron Esmael 1862 Jul. 8, 1940 Father
Jiron Gregorio S. Sept. 30, 1931 Feb. 22, 1955 CPL US Marine Corps Korea
Jiron Jack 27 years 1919 .
Jiron Jacobo 1866 1941 .
Jiron Julian B. Jan. 9, 1896 Nov. 30, 1972 New Mexico, PVT Army WWI
Jiron Manuelita C. 1871 1951 .
Jiron Rita P. 1901 1935 .
Jiron Romelia S. Dec. 27, 1908 Dec. 31, 1986 Wife and Mother
Jiron Santiago Jul. 26, 1888 Nov. 16, 1980 .
Jiron Teresita May. 8, 1936 May. 14, 1947 En Memoria
Kelly David L. Sept. 18, 1951 Jul. 21, 2002 In Our Hearts Forever
Kelly Genevieve Atwood Apr. 18, 1918 Apr. 7, 1987 .
Martinez Estefanita No dates No dates Memoria de tos Padres
Martinez Isabel J. Mar. 8, 1899 Dec. 29, 1970 Recuerdo De Su Esposo
Martinez Joaquin V. Apr. 1, 1899 Mar. 1, 1984 US Army 11-12-20-8-5-21. Loving Husband and Father
Martinez Joe Armilindo Jiron Jul. 2, 1927 Jun. 18, 1957 California PFC USMCR WWII
Martinez Julian Jiron Mar. 22, 1931 Nov. 2, 2001 Our Loving Dad, Papo, Grandpa and Brother
Peralta Rita J. Jun. 2, 1935 Nov. 16, 1976 Our Beloved Mother Rest In Peace
Rael Daniel J. Jr. Apr. 1, 1970 Dec. 21, 1999 .
Romero Claudio No dates No dates .
Romero Dorthlosis No dates No dates .
Ruther Laura C. Cordova Aug. 21, 1939 Nov. 5, 2001 “Coco”
Serna Martita F. Mar. 10, 1870 Jun. 10, 1962 .
Serna Pablo P. Feb. 15, 1898 Aug. 22, 1974 Recuerdo De Sus Familiares
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Unknown #10 No name No dates No dates Square rock with cross
Unknown #11 No name No dates No dates Has an A, cross, and D at top of stone
Unknown #12 No name No dates No dates Grave in side tumbled down wooden fence
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Unknown #34, No name No dates No dates Letters missing on cross, unreadable
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