Descendants of Tomas Herrera

33. ANATALIA GILL⁷ SÁNCHEZ (JENNIE HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born September 10, 1911 in Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico, and died February 23, 1969 in Snyder, Texas. She married JULIAN MENDOZA HERRERA April 28, 1934 in San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New Mexico. He was born December 30, 1906 in San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New Mexico, and died May 14, 1991 in Roswell, Chávez Co., New Mexico.

Notes for ANATALIA GILL SÁNCHEZ:
MRS. HERRERA VICTIM OF AUTO SMASH
Funeral services are pending today for Mrs. Natalia Herrera, 57, of Tularosa, who died in a mishap near
Sydner, Tex. during the weekend.
Mrs. Herrera was injured fatally when a tire blew out on the car in which she was riding and the car overturned on U.S. 281, about 20 miles west of Sydner on Sunday.
Her daughter Mrs. Virginia Gonzales of Tularosa and Mrs. Gonzales' three children were treated and dismissed at the Snyder hospital for minor injuries suffered in the crash.
Mrs. Herrera's son-in-law, Joe S. Gonzales, driver of the car, was not injured.
Place and time of services are yet to be determined, but burial will be in Tularosa, spokesman for the Mullins-Hamilton Funeral Home said today.
A native of New Mexico, Mrs. Herrera was born Sept. 10,1911.
Survivors include two sons, Andrew Herrera of Tularosa and Martin Herrera of Mescalero; two daughters, Mrs. Gonzales and Mrs. Orlidia Molinar of Dallas, Tex.; seven grandchildren; five sisters and six brothers.


SERVICES IN TULAROSA FOR MRS. HERRERA
Rosary services have been scheduled Wednesday evening for Mrs. Natalla Herrera, 57, Tularosa resident fatally injured in an automobile accident in Texas Sunday.
Rosary will be recited at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church in Tularosa at 7 P.M. Wednesday, with funeral services following from the church at 9 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Dennis Mahoney will officiate and interment will be made in the Tularosa Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Frutoso Herrera, Carlos Sanchez, Albert Sanchez, Steve Romero, Louis Pena, and Benito Montoya.
Friends may call at the Mullins- Hamilton Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until 5 P.M. Wednesday. Survivors
include the husband, Julian M. Herrera, of the family home at 301 Higuera in Tularosa; two sons, Andrew Herrera of Tularosa and Martin Herrera of Mescalero; two daughters, Mrs. Joe Gonzales of Tularosa and Mrs. Orlidia Molinar of Dallas, Tex.; seven grandchildren; five sisters and six brothers.

More About ANATALIA GILL SÁNCHEZ:
Baptism: September 18, 1911, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., NM
Burial: February 27, 1969, Tularosa, New Mexico

More About JULIAN MENDOZA HERRERA:
Baptism: January 09, 1907, Padrinos: Juan Zamora y Debaris Gamboa.
Burial: May 16, 1991, Tularosa, New Mexico
Cause of Death: Bone Cancer.
     
Children of ANATALIA SÁNCHEZ and JULIAN HERRERA are:

i.

ENDRONICO SÁNCHEZ8 HERRERA, b. May 24, 1935, San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New Mexico; m. EVANGELINE LUPITA DURAN, July 06, 1957, Tularosa, Dona Ana Co., NM; b. February 10, 1936, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., NM.

More About ENDRONICO SÁNCHEZ HERRERA: Baptism: June 06, 1935, San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New Mexico

ii.

VIRGINIA MARÍA SÁNCHEZ HERRERA, b. November 04, 1936, San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New México; m. JOSÉ SÁNCHEZ GONZALES, April 28, 1956, Tularosa, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico; b. November 11, 1934, San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New México; d. August 24, 1991, Ruidoso, Lincoln Co., New México.

More About VIRGINIA MARÍA SÁNCHEZ HERRERA: Baptism: December 19, 1936, Padrinos: Henrique Sanchez and Carolina Gamboa.

More About JOSÉ SÁNCHEZ GONZALES: Burial: August 26, 1991, San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New México

iii.

MARTIN SÁNCHEZ HERRERA, b. December 13, 1937, San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New Mexico; m. ALVA MARIE TORTILLA; b. June 17, 1943, Mescalero, Lincoln Co,. New Mexico.

More About MARTIN SÁNCHEZ HERRERA: Baptism: January 20, 1938, Padrinos: Jose Herrera y Antonia Mendoza.

iv.

ORLIDIA MARY SÁNCHEZ HERRERA, b. September 28, 1941, San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New Mexico; m. AUGUSTINE FLORES MOLINAR, August 24, 1963, Tularosa, Dona Ana Co., NM; b. March 05, 1943, Alamogordo, New Mexico.

More About ORLIDIA MARY SÁNCHEZ HERRERA: Baptism: December 31, 1941, San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New Mexico

More About AUGUSTINE FLORES MOLINAR: Baptism: March 21, 1943, Alamogordo, New Mexico

34. MARÍA DEL COUNSUELO GILL⁷ SÁNCHEZ (JENNIE HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born April 22, 1913 in Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico. She married BENITO BENAVIDES SILVA March 02, 1937 in Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico, son of TELESFORO SILVA and IRENEA BENAVIDES. He was born October 24, 1912 in San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.

More About MARÍA DEL COUNSUELO GILL SÁNCHEZ:
Baptism: May 03, 1913, Padrinos: Prospero Gonzalez and Telesfora Mirabal.

Notes for BENITO BENAVIDES SILVA:
Padrinos: Manuel Benavides and Maria Higinia Sedillo.

More About BENITO BENAVIDES SILVA:
Baptism: November 10, 1912, Padrinos: Manuel Benavides y Maria Higinia Cedillo'
     
Child of MARÍA SÁNCHEZ and BENITO SILVA is:

i.

MARÍA LEE SÁNCHEZ8 SILVA, b. September 11, 1936, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México.

Notes for MARÍA LEE SÁNCHEZ SILVA: Padrinos: Lupita Sanchez and Juan Montes.

More About MARÍA LEE SÁNCHEZ SILVA: Baptism: November 19, 1936, Padrinos: Lupia Sanchez and Juan Montes.

35. WILLIAM WASHINGTON GILL⁷ HALE (ALICE VIVIAN HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born March 16, 1903 in Greentree, Lincoln Co., New México, and died 1968. He married ENA THOMPSON April 19, 1939.

Notes for ENA THOMPSON:
The children listed might be her grandsons.
     
Children of WILLIAM HALE and ENA THOMPSON are:

	i.		PETER GEORGE THOMPSON8 HALE.
	ii.		DAVID THOMPSON HALE.
	iii.		JOHNATHAN THOMPSON HALE.
	iv.		ANDREW THOMPSON HALE, b. Roswell, Chavez Co., NM.

36. HENRY HARRISON GILL⁷ HALE (ALICE VIVIAN HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born September 28, 1904 in Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México, and died January 10, 1975. He married FRANCES FRITZ January 21, 1928. She died December 10, 1987 in Ruidoso, Lincoln Co., New México.

Notes for FRANCES FRITZ:
Katheryn and Nancy were granddaughters.
     
Children of HENRY HALE and FRANCES FRITZ are:

	i.		KATHERYN FRITZ8 HALE.
	ii.		NANCY FRITZ HALE.

37. MARGARET GILL⁷ HALE (ALICE VIVIAN HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born September 19, 1915 in Ruidoso, Lincoln Co., New México, and died November 22, 1982. She married WILLIAM WOOD 1935.

Notes for MARGARET GILL HALE:
Jean, Carol, Wilma, and Jim are grandchildren.
     
Children of MARGARET HALE and WILLIAM WOOD are:

	i.		JANE MARÍA HALE8 WOOD, b. January 03, 1937, Hollywood, Lincoln Co., New México; m. RICHARD WALLACE, February 15, 1958.
	ii.		MICHAEL HALE WOOD, m. KAY WALLACE.
	iii.		ELIZABETH CYNTHIA HALE WOOD, b. January 12, 1939, Hollywood, Lincoln Co., New México; m. DAN.

More About ELIZABETH CYNTHIA HALE WOOD: Baptism: October 01, 1940, Padrinos: James Hale and Ola.

	iv.		RICHARD HALE WOOD, m. TONI WALLACE.
	v.		DEBORAH WOOD WALLACE, m. RICK.
	vi.		BARBARA WOOD WALLACE, m. LANCE.
	vii.		CAROL HALE WOOD, m. DON JANWIAK.
	viii.		WILMA LOUISA WOOD, b. November 11, 1940, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México; m. (1) COFFEY; m. (2) EWING; m. (3) JAMES BINGHAM.

More About WILMA LOUISA WOOD: Baptism: May 15, 1941, Padrinos: James Hale and Ola.

38. OLA ELIZABETH GILL⁷ HALE (ALICE VIVIAN HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born November 21, 1919 in Ruidoso, Lincoln Co., New México. She married WILLIAM ALVIN PORTER October 12, 1940.

Notes for OLA ELIZABETH GILL HALE:
Billy, Alice, Donna, Marilyn, Steve, are grandchildren.
     
Children of OLA HALE and WILLIAM PORTER are:

	i.		BILLY HALE8 PORTER.
	ii.		ALICE HALE PORTER.
	iii.		DONNA HALE PORTER, m. LANDFAIR.
	iv.		MARILYN HALE PORTER.
	v.		STEVE HALE PORTER.
	vi.		ELIZABETH FAYE HALE PORTER, b. June 30, 1945, Roswell, Chavez Co., New Mexico.

More About ELIZABETH FAYE HALE PORTER: Baptism: August 25, 1946, Padrinos: Bessie Hale, Dorothy Deason.

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Descendants of Tomas Herrera

39. FRANK BEN GILL⁷ HALE (ALICE VIVIAN HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born October 21, 1923 in Roswell, Chavez Co., New Mexico, and died in Still living. He married HAZEL LORENE DRAGETT November 23, 1942 in Raton, New Mexico.

Notes for HAZEL LORENE DRAGETT:
39-5-4-13 South Park

More About HAZEL LORENE DRAGETT:
Burial: July 10, 200, Roswell, Chavez Co., New Mexico
     
Children of FRANK HALE and HAZEL DRAGETT are:

i.

DUANE DRAGETT8 HALE, b. December 30, 1936, Ruidoso, Lincoln co., New Mexico; d. April 02, 2003, Roswell, Chavez Co., New Mexico.

More About DUANE DRAGETT HALE: Burial: May 07, 2004, Roswell, Chavez Co., New Mexico Cause of Death: Lakimia Cremation: April 02, 2003

ii.

JUDY DRAGETT HALE.

40. JOHN EDWARD GILL⁷ HALE (ALICE VIVIAN HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born October 21, 1923 in Roswell, Chávez Co., New México, and died January 28, 1977 in Roswell, Chávez Co., New México. He married ALFRIEDA BILLINGSLEY April 07, 1943. She was born September 19, 1932, and died April 09, 2006 in Roswell, Chávez Co., New México.

Notes for JOHN EDWARD GILL HALE:
Captain John E. Hale

More About JOHN EDWARD GILL HALE:
Burial: January 28, 1977, Roswell, Chávez Co., New México

Notes for ALFRIEDA BILLINGSLEY:
Joyce, Johnnie, Robert are grandchildren.

More About ALFRIEDA BILLINGSLEY:
Burial: Roswell, Chávez Co., New México
     
Children of JOHN HALE and ALFRIEDA BILLINGSLEY are:

	i.		JOYCE8 HALE.
	ii.		JOHNNIE HALE.
	iii.		ROBERT HALE.

41. BESSIE FLORENCE GILL⁷ HALE (ALICE VIVIAN HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born May 08, 1929 in Roswell, Chavez Co., New Mexico. She married JAMES LOY LONG December 21, 1953.

Notes for BESSIE FLORENCE GILL HALE:
Joe and Jane were grandchildren.
     
Children of BESSIE HALE and JAMES LONG are:

	i.		JOE8 HALE.
	ii.		JANE HALE.

42. MARÍA EMA GILL⁷ HALE (ALICE VIVIAN HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born May 29, 1907 in Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México. She married JAMES DEASON April 21, 1928.

More About MARÍA EMA GILL HALE:
Baptism: August 04, 1906, Padrinos: Prospero Gonzales y Telesfora M. Gonzales.

More About JAMES DEASON:
Burial: September 19, 1986, Roswell, Chavez Co., New México
     
Children of MARÍA HALE and JAMES DEASON are:

	i.		BETTY HALE8 DEASON, b. May 02, 1931, Cloudcroft, New Mexico; m. WILLIAM ALVIN PORTER.
	ii.		LESTER HALE DEASON, b. September 05, 1929, Cloudcroft, New Mexico; m. JOYCE MARY MOREHEAD.

More About LESTER HALE DEASON: Burial: December 19, 1961, Roswell, Chavez Co., New Mexico

iii.

DOUGHERTY HALE DEASON, b. September 06, 1932, Cloudcroft, New Mexico; m. GEORGE DEFOE.

More About DOUGHERTY HALE DEASON: Baptism: July 09, 1939, Padrinos: James and Ola.

iv.

BEATRICE LOU HALE DEASON, b. May 02, 1939.

More About BEATRICE LOU HALE DEASON: Baptism: July 09, 1939, Padrinos: James and Ola Hale, Cloudcroft.

43. AMANDA GILL⁷ SÁNCHEZ (MARÍA ESTELLA HERRERA⁶ GILL, MARÍA ALTA GRACIA MARTINEZ⁵ HERRERA, JOSÉ FERNANDO ARCHULETTA⁴, PEDRO ALCANTAR BUSTOS³, JOSÉ JOAQUIN ARCHULETTA², TOMAS¹) was born July 15, 1910 in Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México, and died March 19, 1982 in Roswell, Chávez Co., New México. She married LUIS BACA TORRES November 29, 1927 in Tulorosa, Otero Co., New México, son of PRECILIANO TORRES and DELFINA BACA. He was born October 11, 1896 in Reventon, Lincoln Co., New México, and died November 05, 1970 in Roswell, Chávez Co., New México.

Notes for AMANDA GILL SÁNCHEZ:

In Tularosa Marriages, Luis Torres, hijo lejitimo De Prisciliano Torres y Delfina De Torres, con Amanda Sanchez, hija lejitima de Manuel Sanchez y Estela De Sanchez, Padrinos Juan Montes y Lupita Sanchez, Padre Agustin Pogos, OFM


South Park- 3rd & H 47-408


Amanda Sanchez Torres
A prayer service will be held today at 7:30 P.M. at Ballard Chapel for Amanda Sanchez Torres, 71, of 305 E. Hervey St., who died of natural causes Friday at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Spanish Assembly of God. The Rev. Thomas Lopez of the church will officiate and burial will follow in South Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Atkinson, John Atkinson, John Matta Jr., Bill Torres Jr., Eddie Torres and Max Torres Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Torres, Danny Torres, Leroy Torres and Sammy Torres.
Mrs. Torres was born in Glencoe July 15, 1910, to Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Sanchez, both now deceased, Previously of Glencoe, she was a 34-year Roswell resident. She was married in Tularosa Nov.30,1927, to Louis Baca Torres, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Torres is survived by seven sons, Max Torres of Wilcox, Arizona, Joe Torres of Albuquerque, Tony Torres and Louis Torres, both of Long beach, Calif., and Prese Torres, Billy Torres, and Manuel Torres all of Roswell; five daughters, Theresa Matta of Long Beach, and Fannie Atkinson, Francis Torres, Estella Gibson and Eva Carrasco, all of Roswell, 32 grandchildren and 18 grandchildren.
Roswell Daily Record


Amanda was an only child, born on a beautiful mountainous surrounding, what we would probably call paradise. Born in a time things were more settled in Lincoln County, New Mexico, considering it had quite a history by then.


More About AMANDA GILL SÁNCHEZ:
Baptism: July 28, 1910, San Isidro Church, Glencoe. Padrinos: Julian Silva and Jesusita Sanchez.
Burial: March 22, 1982, Roswell, Chávez Co., New México
Individual Note: "Porque para mi el vivir es Cristo y el morir es ganancia. Fil. 1:21"

Notes for LUIS BACA TORRES:
South Park- 47-409


Louis B. Torres, 67, of 303 S. Missouri, received extensive third-degree burns in an explosion and fire early this morning at 407 E. Hendricks.
The injured man walked almost a mile, from 407 E. Hendricks to the 500 Block of W. Hendricks, to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Frances Coffey, after the fire.









In Tularosa Marriages, Luis Torres, hijo lejitimo De Prisciliano Torres y Delfina De Torres, con Amanda Sanchez, hija lejitima de Manuel Sanchez y Estela De Sanchez, Padrinos Juan Montes y Lupita Sanchez, Padre Agustin Pogos, OFM


In 1900 US Census for Lincoln Co., page 19A, Precinct #2, San Patricio, Dwelling 41, Family 45, Torres, Presiliano, Head, Oct 1869, 30 married 7 years born in NM as were parents; Torres, B Delfina, wife,
May 1880, 20, Married 7 years 3 children living, 3 children dead, Martin, son Jan 1895, 5 years; Louis, son, Oct 1896, 3 years; José, son, Aug 1898, 2 years.


He was taken to Eastern New Mexico Center, where his condition was reported as "satisfactory" this morning.
The fire department received the call at 1:57 am, sending two pumpers and the snorkel truck to the scene.
Investigating officials said there was an explosion in the house which damaged the east wall and the roof. The fire followed the explosion.
Cause of the fire has not yet been determined, officers said.
It was reported that Torrez had some articles stored in the house and had spent the night to guard against theft.

Funeral Services Set For Louis B. Torres

FUNERAL SERVICES for Louis B. Torres, 73, of 108 E Church St. will be held at the Spanish Assembly of God Church at 412 East Matthew.
Mr. Torres a life long resident of New Mexico and 25 year resident of Roswell died early today in a Roswell hospital.
Officiating at the services will be Rev. D. G. Flores pastor of of the Spanish Assembly of God. Special music will be provided by the church choir.
A prayer service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. today in the Ballard Chapel.
Burial will be in South Park Cemetery under the direction of the Ballard funeral Home with full military honors accorded by the Charles M. DeBrenemond Post of the American Legion.
Serving as casket bearers will be Ismael Chávez, Amable Torrez, Ernest Torrez, Hilario Torrez, Trini Lopez and Sisto Sanchez.
Honorary bearers will be Tommy Atkinson and Johnny Grzelachowski.
Roswell Daily Record (November 5, 1970)
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More About LUIS BACA TORRES:
Baptism: August 01, 1897, Padrinos: Santiago Guiterrez, Maria Romero.
Burial: November 06, 1970, Roswell, Chávez Co., New México

Marriage Notes for AMANDA SÁNCHEZ and LUIS TORRES:
In Tularosa Marriages, Luis Torres, hijo lejitimo de Prisciliano Torres y Delfina de Torres, con Amanda Sanchez, hija lejitima de Manuel Sanchez y Estela De Sanchez, Padrinos Juan Montes y Lupita Sanchez, Padre Augustin Pogos, OFM.
     
Children of AMANDA SÁNCHEZ and LUIS TORRES are:

i.

LUIS MAXIMILIANO SÁNCHEZ8 TORRES, b. October 12, 1928, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México; d. Still living; m. ESTHER MENDOZA, October 25, 1952, Roswell, Chavez Co., New México; b. April 13, 1937, Carlsbad, Eddy Co., New México; d. Still living.

Notes for LUIS MAXIMILIANO SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Baptized: November 6, 1928. San Isidro Church in Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico. Padrinos: Jose Angel Duran and Manuelita Gallegos.

More About LUIS MAXIMILIANO SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Baptism: November 06, 1928, Padrinos: Jose Angel Duran, Manuela Gallegos.

ii.

MARIE BARBARA SÁNCHEZ TORRES, b. December 04, 1929, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México; d. December 28, 1997, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New México; m. JOHNNY MAGELLAN MATA, December 28, 1950, Roswell, Chaves Co., New México; b. February 08, 1928, Sweethome, La Baca Co., Texas; d. April 12, 1999, Roswell, Chaves Co., New México.

Notes for MARIE BARBARA SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Baptized in Mescalero, Lincoln Co., New Mexico. Padrinos: Manuel Sanchez and Estelle Gill. Marie Barbara Mata Retired in Rio rancho Marie Barbara '"Teresita" Mata Albuquerque -- Memorial services are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan.1, at Temple Buenas Nuevas Church of God of Prophecy in Albuquerque for Marie Barbara "Teresita" Mata, 68, of Rio Rancho. Officiating will be Bishop Raul Torres of Lubbock. Teresita passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997, at an Albuquerque hospital. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Judge Samuel Mata of Abilene officiating. Teresita was born Dec. 4, 1929, in Glencoe to Louis Baca Torres and Amanda Gill Sanchez. She married John M. Mata Dec. 28, 1950, in Roswell. He survives her at the Rio Rancho family home. Other survivors include four daughters, Eva Carrasco and Theresa Mata, both of Albuquerque, Mary Ann Del Real and her husband, Martin, of Rio Rancho and Norma Garcia of Watauga, Texas; two sons, Johnny Mata Jr. and his wife Hermelinda of El Centro, Calif., and Cosme Mata of Montgomery, Texas. Brothers, Max Torres and his wife, Esther, of Wilcox, Ariz., Prese Torres and his wife, Mary Lou, of Roswell; Billy Torres and his wife Martha, of Roswell, Tony Torres of Long Beach, Calif., Joe Torres and his wife Irene, of Albuquerque. Sisters, Frances Torres and Estella Gibson and her husband, Mike, all of Roswell; and grandchildren, Amanda and Tammy Carrasco, Jose Mata and Jose Angel Gonzalez, all of Albuquerque, Linda, Johnny III, Amanda and Carlos Mata of El Centro, Calif., Norma Mata of Long Beach, Calif., and Prospero Jr. and Laura Garcia of Watauga, TX, Christina, Marianne, Cosme and Max Mata of Montgomery, Texas; and Pedro Gonzalez and his wife, Tanya, of Roswell. (Matthew Mata and Antonia Valdez, of Rio Rancho.) She was preceded in death by sister, Epifania "Ernestine" Atkinson; grandchildren, April Holdridge, Juan Antonio Mata and Susan Mata; and daughter-in-law, Marie Bourdon Mata. She was a nutritionist for California Extension Program before retiring and moving to Rio Rancho. She was actively involved in Temple Buenas Nuevas Church of God of Prophecy in Albuquerque where her husband is the Pastor. Before becoming ill the day after her birthday, she was practicing for the Christmas program and chorus and decorating the church. The members have expressed their love for her in many ways. They had just moved to a new building where she and John spent many hours getting the church in shape. She will be greatly missed by all, but will always be in our hearts forever. Roswell Daily Record

More About MARIE BARBARA SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Burial: January 01, 1998, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New México

Notes for JOHNNY MAGELLAN MATA: Honorably discharged from the National Guard of New Mexico and as a Reserve of the Army of the United States on the 9th day of July 1959. Sergeant First Class E6 Johnny M. Mata, 25642197, Btry A 120th AAA Bn 990mmGun) Military Qualification and date: US Rifle Cal. 30 MI Marksman June 15,1958 Expert Carbine October 11, 1961 (10 year Armed Forces Reserve Medal) Enlisted at the age of 22. John Magellan Mata Memorial services are scheduled for 7 P.M. today, April 15, at First Assembly of God, 301 N. Garden Ave., for Johnny Magellan Mata, 71, of Rio Rancho, who passed away Monday, April 12, 1999, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. His nephew, Pastor Lawrence Sanchez of Church of God of Prophecy in Roswell, will be officiating. There will be another memorial Service at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, at Templo Buenas Nuevas at 11953 Third St. N.W. in Albuquerque. His brother-in-law, lifetime friend and co-pastor Joe S. Torres will be officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Albuquerque. Johnny was born Feb. 8, 1928, Sweethome, Texas, to Jesus Garcia Mata and Norberta Reyes Magellan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Teresita Sanchez Torres. They were married 47 years until she passed away on their anniversary, Dec. 28, 1997. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Frank M. Matta and Cosme M. Mata; sisters, Jerry Sanchez, Delores Flores, Sabina Gonzales and Blacita Sanchez. He married Margarita Alcala in Abilene, Texas, in November 1998. She survives him. Other survivors include four daughters, Eva Carrasco, Theresa Mata, Mary Ann Del Real and her husband Martin, of Roswell, and Norma Garcia of Watauga, Texas; sons, Johnny Mata Jr. and his wife, Hermelinda, of El Centro, Calif. and Cosme Mata of Montgomery, Texas; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Jose de Jesus Mata, Jose Angel Gonzalez of Albuquerque, Pedro Gonzalez and Matthew Mata of Roswell, Johnny Mata lll and Carlos Mata of El Centro, Cosme Jr. and Max Mata of Montgomery, Texas, Prospero Garcia Jr. of Watauga, Texas and a nephew, Leroy Sanchez. Johnny lived in Roswell in the mid 1940s around the age of 12. He has moved from Texas with his parents, who founded Templo Hermosa on Matthew Street. He attended and graduated from the Latin American College in Isleta, Texas. Throughout the years he has always been involved with the church and serving God. He retired from New Mexico Military Institute after working there 14 years. He also retired from the University of Long Beach in California in 1990 after 22 years. He and Teresita founded and was the pastor at Templo Buenas Nuevas in Albuquerque which was their lifetime ambition. A special thanks to Margarita who was only married to dad a short time. She helped him though a rough time; and grandson Matthew Mata who was his right hand man, until he went to be with the Lord. The family invites all family members and friends and acquaintances to accompany us in memory of their loved one. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Youth Alive, c/o Church of God of Prophecy, 222 N. Sherman Ave., Roswell, NM 88201. Roswell Daily Record

More About JOHNNY MAGELLAN MATA: Burial: April 16, 1999, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New México

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EPIFANIA SÁNCHEZ TORRES, b. January 11, 1931, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico; d. October 31, 1986, Roswell, Chávez Co., New Mexico; m. JOSEPH THOMAS ATKINSON, November 25, 1952, Pecos, Texas; b. January 07, 1935, Scranton, PA; d. Still living.

Notes for EPIFANIA SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Epifania went by the name of (Fane) and (Ernestine). Ernestine Atkinson: Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at the Spanish Assembly of God Church for Ernestine "Epifania" Torres Atkinson, 49, of 504 S. Lea Ave., who died Friday at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. The Rev. Thomas Lopez of the church will officiate. Musical selections will include "How Great Thou Art", "Divino Companero" and "Last Mile of the Way". Burial will be at South Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Ballard Funeral Home. Mrs. Atkinson was born January 11, 1937, in Glencoe, to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Torres, both now deceased. She was married November 25, 1952, in Pecos, Texas, to Joseph Thomas Atkinson, who survives her. A Roswell resident for most of her life, Mrs. Atkinson was formerly of Glencoe. She was a homemaker and a member of the Spanish Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Torres. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Baca of Roswell; four sons, Thomas Atkinson of Houston, John Atkinson of Midland, Texas, and William Atkinson and Issac Atkinson, both of Roswell; seven brothers, Max Torres of Wilcox, Ariz, Joe Torres and Louie Torres, both of Albuquerque, Billy Torres and Presse Torres, both of Roswell, and Tony Torres and Manuel Torres, both of Long Beach, Calif. Also, four sisters, Frances Torres, Estella Gibson and Eva Carrasco, all of Roswell, and Theresa Matta of Long Beach; three grandsons, Thomas Atkinson II of Houston, and Celestino Baca III and Joseph T. Baca, both of Roswell; six grand-daughters, Natacha Atkinson and Melanie A. Atkinson, both of Roswell, Shannie Atkinson and Heather A. Atkinson, both of Midland, and Stephanie M. Atkinson and Natalie A. Atkinson, both of Houston; 13 nieces and 17 nephews. Pallbearers will be Thomas Atkinson II, Tommy Lopes Jr., Billy Torrez II, Eddie Torres, Max Torres Jr., and Sammy Torres. Honorary Pallbearers are the Rev. Bacilio Gaona, Paul Herrera, the Rev. Julian Johnson, Dr. Earl Latimer Jr., and Roger L. Snow. Roswell Daily Record 62-D-30 South Park

More About EPIFANIA SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Baptism: January 23, 1931, Padrinos: Presiliano Torres and Delfina Baca, San Patricio. Burial: November 03, 1986, Roswell, Chávez Co., New Mexico

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FRANCISCA CLARITA SÁNCHEZ TORRES, b. June 04, 1932, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México; d. Still living; m. BUDDY BAKER; d. Still living.

More About FRANCISCA CLARITA SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Baptism: Padrinos: Sisto Rico and Epifania Munoz.

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PRESELYANO SÁNCHEZ TORRES, b. April 27, 1935, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., NM; d. Still living; m. MARY LOU MARRUJO, May 05, 1957, Roswell, Chavez Co., NM; b. March 13, 1939, Roswell, Chavez Co., NM; d. Still living.

Notes for PRESELYANO SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Baptized June 1935, in Skyland Ruidoso, Lincoln Co., New Mexico. Padrinos were Petro Sedillo and Idalia Sánchez.

More About PRESELYANO SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Baptism: June 1935, Padrinos: Petro Sedillo and Idalia Sanchez, (Skyland) Ruidoso.

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ESTELLA JUANITA SÁNCHEZ TORRES, b. May 04, 1936, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México; d. Still living; m. (1) ROY BASCOM; m. (2) MIKE GIBSON; d. Still living.

Notes for ESTELLA JUANITA SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Middle name (Juanita) Baptized on May 23,1936, San Patricio, Lincoln Co., New Mexico. Padrinos were Julian Herrera and wife Anatalia Gill Sanchez.

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BILLY SÁNCHEZ TORRES, b. March 13, 1938, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México; d. Still living; m. MARTHA MOYERS; b. April 16, 1938, Parrelles, Chihuahua, México; d. Still living.

More About BILLY SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Baptism: May 22, 1938, Padrinos: Tom Ruiz and Rosa Ruiz in Mescalero. Medical Information: Hit by a vechicle.

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ANTONIO SÁNCHEZ TORRES, b. November 18, 1944, Lake Arthur, Chávez Co., New Mexico; d. Still living; m. PATRICIA GRZELACHOWSKI, December 24, 1966, Roswell, Chávez Co., New Mexico; b. June 23, 1950; d. Still living.

Notes for ANTONIO SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Baptized in Roswell, Chavez Co., New Mexico in January 1946. Padrinos were Ernesto Torres and wife Mary Sanchez.

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JOSÉ JESUS SÁNCHEZ TORRES, b. December 15, 1946, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New México; d. March 04, 2006, Edgwood, Santa Fe Co., New México; m. IRENE MARGARET GRZELACHOWSKI; b. December 20, 1948; d. Still living.

Notes for JOSÉ JESUS SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Joe was born at a time when the family were no longer Catholic. He was presented to the Lord, (presentado al Senor) in Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico. Witnesses (testigos) were Placido Ambriz and wife Ester. Joe liked to play church. We would line up chairs, he would be the preacher of course. We had to sit and listen, and sing hymns. He was actually pretty good. He would even take an offering and we'd all run to the store to buy candy.

More About JOSÉ JESUS SÁNCHEZ TORRES: Burial: March 08, 2006, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New México

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