Page 2 • May 30, 2013 • <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Mail</strong> • mountainmailnews.comJune 1• Woodpeckers - BeautifulCarpenters Present<strong>at</strong>ion8 a.m. - Bosque delApache Wildlife Refuge• Community Market Expo9 a.m.-1 p.m. –D<strong>at</strong>il School Gym• Hammel Museum opento public9 a.m.-noon – Sixth andNeal, Socorro• Socorro Farmers Market9-11 a.m. – South side ofFinley Gym• D<strong>at</strong>il Flea Market8 a.m.-noon –Next toCoker’s Store, eachS<strong>at</strong>urday in June• Mudbog1 p.m. – Alamo NavajoSchool• Guided Night SkyStargazingOne hour after dusk -Etscorn Observ<strong>at</strong>ory,New Mexico Tech• Recycle newspapers andaluminum cans8:30–11:30 a.m.Empty lot south of AceHardwareJune 2• Samaritan Center SilentAuction and SpaghettiDinnerNoon-2 p.m. – MagdalenaSenior Center• Drawing and W<strong>at</strong>ercolorCOMMUNITY CALENDARClass Orient<strong>at</strong>ion2 p.m.Vertu Fine Art GalleryJune 3• Magdalena Village Boardmeeting6 p.m. – Village Hall• City Council meeting6 p.m. – Socorro CityHall• Special Bingo Night DAV7 p.m. – DAV, SocorroJune 3-8• Socorro Open GolfTournamentNew Mexico Tech GolfCourseJune 8• Elfego Baca ShootoutNew Mexico Tech GolfCourse• 30th Annual WinstonFiesta9 a.m. – WinstonCommunity Center• Planting DayMagdalena SamaritanGarden – corner Mainand Seventh• Free Workshop - Makinga Yarn Doll1–3 p.m.Alamo Gallery and GiftsJune 11• Socorro CountyCommission meeting6 p.m. – County AnnexBuilding• Old Timers Reunionmeeting6 p.m. – MagdalenaVillage HallJune 13• C<strong>at</strong>ron CountyCommission- 9 a.m.June 14• Flag DayJune 15• Holistic Health Fair10 a.m. – High CountryLodge• Prayer Vigil ForRain/Blessing of theW<strong>at</strong>ers2 p.m. – <strong>Montosa</strong><strong>Campground</strong>, 13 mileswest of Magdalena• Socorro County Right ToLife – Celebr<strong>at</strong>e LifeSummertime Tea1 p.m. – Bodega BurgerBanquet Room• Recycle Mxed Paper andCardboard8:30–11:30 a.m.Socorro PlazaJune 16• Happy F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day!June 17• Auditions <strong>for</strong> TheTortoise VersusThe Hare10 a.m. – Finley Gym• Magdalena Village Boardmeeting6 p.m. – Village Hall• City Council meeting6 p.m. – Socorro CityHallJune 21-22• Relay For Life6 p.m. – Clark Field,SocorroJune 22• The Tortoise Versus TheHare per<strong>for</strong>mances1 p.m./3 p.m. – FinleyGym• New Mexico HeartStart Day9 a.m./10 a.m./11 a.m.Firefighters T<strong>rain</strong>ingAcademyJune 25• Socorro CountyCommission meeting6 p.m. – County AnnexBuilding• Old Timers Reunionmeeting6 p.m. – MagdalenaVillage HallJune 27• <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Mail</strong> publishedJune 28• Food Distribution10 a.m. – MagdalenaRodeogroundsJune 29• Grey’s One DayW<strong>at</strong>ercolor WorkshopBosque del Apache NWRCall 835-1828 <strong>for</strong> moreinfoHunter educ<strong>at</strong>ionteams ready <strong>for</strong>the ‘Challenge’Teams across the st<strong>at</strong>e are gearingup <strong>for</strong> one of New Mexico’smost challenging competitions.The annual St<strong>at</strong>e Youth HunterEduc<strong>at</strong>ion Challenge, June 1-2 <strong>at</strong>the N<strong>at</strong>ional Rifle Associ<strong>at</strong>ion’sWhittington Center in R<strong>at</strong>on,tests individual and team skills inwildlife identific<strong>at</strong>ion, orienteering,hunter safety and responsibility,archery, shotgun, light rifleand muzzleloading.“These kids are the future ofconserv<strong>at</strong>ion in the st<strong>at</strong>e of NewMexico,” said Jennifer Morgan,Hunter Educ<strong>at</strong>ion coordin<strong>at</strong>or <strong>for</strong>the Department of Game andFish. “These are New Mexico’sfuture hunters, anglers and conserv<strong>at</strong>ionists.”Nearly 200 participants willcompete in junior and senior teamand individual divisions. The topteams and individuals in each divisionqualify <strong>for</strong> the Intern<strong>at</strong>ionalYouth Hunter Educ<strong>at</strong>ionChallenge in July.“Participants wishing to competein the n<strong>at</strong>ional event must<strong>at</strong>tend a st<strong>at</strong>e event like the one inNew Mexico,” said Rick Andes,st<strong>at</strong>e coordin<strong>at</strong>or <strong>for</strong> the challenge.“Last year, we even had a teamfrom Pagosa, Colorado, <strong>at</strong>tendour event.”Not all st<strong>at</strong>es have a st<strong>at</strong>e-levelcompetition. Participants can<strong>at</strong>tend a competition in anotherst<strong>at</strong>e if they wish to qualify <strong>for</strong>N<strong>at</strong>ionals. The st<strong>at</strong>e competitionin New Mexico usually is host to afew contestants from southernColorado because it is closer thantheir st<strong>at</strong>e competition.To learn more about this event,contact the event coordin<strong>at</strong>or,Rick Andes, <strong>at</strong> (575) 799-7285or (575) 762-4864.Jamye, Melanie, Austin and Alexwelcome their new additionJames Allen Jackson MooreBorn May 18, 2013 <strong>at</strong> 12:05 amWeighing 7 pounds 1 ounce, 21 inches longNOTICEThe regular meetings of the MagdalenaVillage Board of Trustees will be heldMonday, June 3 AND Monday, June 176:00pm <strong>at</strong> theVillage HallVisit Village Hall on North Main Street to view an agenda.SPECIALS:Monday - Mexican NightWednesday - SteakDine In, Take Out andP<strong>at</strong>io Se<strong>at</strong>ing thru theGolden Spur SaloonM & MGRILLWhere the elite meet to e<strong>at</strong>.• • • • •NEW HOURS:Closed SundayMonday to S<strong>at</strong>urday:11:30 am to 9 pmLobby Closed <strong>at</strong> 8 pmSee M & M Grill on Yelp.comor follow Linda Mansell onFacebook <strong>for</strong> “Peppy” upd<strong>at</strong>esSOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES • BURGERSLOOK FOR OUR NEW MENU ITEMS: TAPASHwy. 60 Magalena, NM • 575.835-8485 • 575.640.1724
mountainmailnews.com • <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Mail</strong> • May 30, 2013 • Page 3obituariesDale P. Nunez Sr.(Mar. 12, 1960 – May 18, 2013)Dale P. Nunez Sr.,53, passed awaypeacefully onS<strong>at</strong>urday, May 18,2013, <strong>at</strong> his home inPolvadera, surroundedby his loving family.He was born inSocorro on March 12, 1960, toFrank B. and Hazel R. (Freeman)Nunez.Dale gradu<strong>at</strong>ed from Socorro HighSchool in 1978 and immedi<strong>at</strong>ely joined theArmy and was st<strong>at</strong>ioned in Germany.Dale was a very hard working and adevoted family man. He was very well likedand respected by everyone th<strong>at</strong> knew him.He never met a stranger and could carry ona convers<strong>at</strong>ion with anyone.Dale worked <strong>at</strong> Dicapearl in Socorro <strong>for</strong>27 years. He was a special person who willbe gre<strong>at</strong>ly missed by everyone th<strong>at</strong> knewhim.He was preceded in de<strong>at</strong>h by his parents;his son, Dale P. Nunez Jr.; his daughter,Laverne Marie Nunez; and his sister,Laverne Trejo.Dale is survived by his loving wife,Bettilou Kelly Nunez; his daughter, YolandaKelly and companion, Ruben Baca; hisgrandchildren, Deseray Edwards, KevinEdwards and N<strong>at</strong>haniel Nunez.Dale or better known as Uncle “Lalo,”will also be gre<strong>at</strong>ly missed by his nephews,Lonnie Gonzales and wife, Kim; and DionGonzales and wife, Daisy; his nieces, BrendaGonzales and husband, Miguel; Lena Chavezand husband, Louie; and Michele Baca andher son, Michael Baca and many othernieces and nephews.A Holy Rosary was recited on May 25,2013 <strong>at</strong> the San Miguel C<strong>at</strong>holic Church followedby a Mass of Resurrection with F<strong>at</strong>herFlavio Santillanes as Celebrant. Intermentwas in the Polvadera Cemetery.Pallbearers were Joey Griego, JerryGriego, Lonnie Gonzales, and Dion Gonzales.Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Edwards,N<strong>at</strong>haniel Edwards, Johnny Gonzales, andAlbert Garcia.To view in<strong>for</strong>m<strong>at</strong>ion or leave a condolence,please visit www.danielsfuneral.com.Dale’s care has been entrusted to Daniel’sFamily Funeral Services, 309 Garfield St.,Socorro, NM 87801. 575-835-1530Dora Rivera(Jan. 27, 1925 – May 15, 2013)Dora Rivera, 88,passed away peacefully<strong>at</strong> her home andsurrounded by her lovingfamily onWednesday, May 15,2013. She was born inTokay, New Mexico, onJanuary 27, 1925, to Carlos and Adela(Avila) Soto.Dora was a lifelong resident of Socorro.She was a very loving and caring person.She was a devoted wife, mother,grandmother and friend to all. She alwayswelcomed everyone with open arms.Dora served in the Foster GrandparentProgram <strong>for</strong> over 10 years and she loved it.She enjoyed cooking and sewing. She lovedw<strong>at</strong>ching baseball, especially when her childrenand grandchildren played.Dora enjoyed w<strong>at</strong>ching the birds and sheadmired all flowers.She was preceded in de<strong>at</strong>h by her parents;her beloved husband, Nicholas RiveraJr.; her sons, Arturo Rivera; and Leo Rivera;her brothers, Carlos Soto; Edmundo Soto;and Arturo Soto; and her sister, RebeccaHidalgo.Dora is survived by her daughters, DianaRivera and companion, Larry Lujan; andSylvia Rivera; her sons, Michael Rivera andcompanion, P<strong>at</strong>ty Besse; and Martin Rivera;her grandchildren, Leonard Rivera and wife,Sandra; Leon Rivera and wife, Marie;Melissa Amaro; Marcia Amaro; Mario Amaroand wife, Pam; Chrystal Haley; KennethHaley-Rivera; Nicholas Rivera; AndrewRivera; Michelle Rivera; Daniela Rivera; andLorinda Rivera; her brother, Angel Soto andwife, Mary; and her sisters in law, VirginiaSoto; and Ramona Soto.Dora also enjoyed her gre<strong>at</strong> grandchildren,Alysia Torres; Ronny Baca; AgustaAmaro; Jon<strong>at</strong>han Baca; Jordan Chavez;Tristen Chavez; Brandon Amaro; ChailynnAmaro; Alex Amaro; Macayla Amaro; JosephRivera; Sienna Rivera; Kailey Montano; ChrisGallegos; and Devin Rivera; and many otherloving family members.A Holy Rosary was be recited onMonday, May 20, 2013 <strong>at</strong> 7:00 pm <strong>at</strong> SanMiguel C<strong>at</strong>holic Church, 403 El CaminoReal, Socorro. The Mass of Resurrection wasbe celebr<strong>at</strong>ed on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 <strong>at</strong>10:00 am also <strong>at</strong> San Miguel C<strong>at</strong>holicChurch with F<strong>at</strong>her Andrew Pavlak asCelebrant.Interment was in the San MiguelC<strong>at</strong>holic Cemetery. Pallbearers were LeonardRivera, Leon Rivera, Kenneth Haley-Rivera,Mario Amaro,Nicholas Rivera, and AndrewRivera. Honorary pallbearers are Jon<strong>at</strong>hanBaca, Ronny Baca, Agusta Amaro, BrandonAmaro, Michelle Rivera, Daniela Rivera,Jordan Chavez, and Tristen Chavez.To view in<strong>for</strong>m<strong>at</strong>ion or leave a condolence,please visit www.danielsfuneral.com.Dora’s care has been entrusted toDaniels Family Funeral Services, 309Garfield St., Socorro, NM 87801. 575-835-1530Dorothy Winston(Nov. 5, 1932 – May 10, 2013)Dorothy Winston,80, passed awaypeacefully on Friday,May 10, 2013 surroundedby her lovingfamily. She was bornin Magdalena onNovember 5, 1932, toVictor and Sadie (Strozzi) Papa.Dorothy was a lifelong resident ofMagdalena. She was a devoted wife, mother,sister and grandmother, mentor andfriend.Dorothy enjoyed working in her gardenand growing her roses. She also enjoyed heroccasional trips to the casino.She was preceded in de<strong>at</strong>h by her parents;husband, John Winston; sisters, AliceMiner, Sadie Schoonover, Eva Rinkle, StellaStorm and Elsie Barber; brothers, Sero Papa,Henry Papa, and Pio Papa.Dorothy is survived by son, BobbyWinston and his wife, Clara, of Magdalena;daughter, Debbie Martinez and her husband,Frank of Magdalena; grandchildren,Roberta Winston and husband, M<strong>at</strong>t Craig;Daniel Martinez and wife, Carleen Gomez;Brian Martinez; Selesia Winston; AndreaMartinez and husband, Jason Lucero;Richelle Winston; and P<strong>at</strong>rick Martinez andwife, Brittany; gre<strong>at</strong>-grandchildren, MariahMartinez; Daniel Martinez Jr.; VanessaMartinez; Leo Martinez; Bella Martinez;Breanne Lucero; Adam Craig, Aurora Craig;and Kerissa Martinez.Crem<strong>at</strong>ion has taken place and memorialservices will be held a l<strong>at</strong>er d<strong>at</strong>e.To view in<strong>for</strong>m<strong>at</strong>ion or leave a condolence,please visit www.danielsfuneral.com.Dorothy’s care has been entrusted toDaniels Family Funeral Services, 309Garfield St., Socorro, NM 87801. 575-835-1530Jack Bruton(Apr. 7, 1928 – May 18, 2013)Jack B. Bruton, 85,passed away peacefullyon S<strong>at</strong>urday, May18, 2013 <strong>at</strong> the BrutonRanch with his family<strong>at</strong> his side. ACelebr<strong>at</strong>ion of LifeService was be held onThursday, May 23,2013 <strong>at</strong> 2:00 PM <strong>at</strong> the D<strong>at</strong>il Gym withPastor Dan Bullock offici<strong>at</strong>ing. A familyinterment service will take place <strong>at</strong> a l<strong>at</strong>ertime in the D<strong>at</strong>il Cemetery with F<strong>at</strong>herP<strong>at</strong>rick Wedeking offici<strong>at</strong>ing.Jack was born on April 7, 1928 in Truthor Consequences to Wesley and Allene(Gauwain) Bruton. His parents were SocorroCounty pioneer ranchers. Five gener<strong>at</strong>ions ofthe Bruton family have ranched in NewMexico.Jack’s grandparents, Charlie and AgnesBruton, ranched <strong>for</strong> a time in Texas andbegan ranching in New Mexico in the1880’s.Jack married his high school sweetheart,Grace Harriet, in 1948. In 1952, Jack andGrace started ranching on the San AugustinePlains. The Bruton family has ranched onthose plains ever since. Throughout his life,Jack was active in the community. He servedon the Socorro Electric Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Inc.Board <strong>for</strong> 40 years. He was on the SaladoSoil Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion Board <strong>for</strong> 15 years and onthe Good Samaritan Planning Board <strong>for</strong>Socorro County.Jack was also a member in the NewMexico C<strong>at</strong>tle Grower’s Associ<strong>at</strong>ion and theNew Mexico Farm Livestock Bureau. Heenjoyed roping in the “Round Belly RopingClub,” a group of ranchers who practicedroping on weekends <strong>for</strong> fun, and the D<strong>at</strong>il-Pietown Cowboy Polo Club, friends whoplayed polo without the standard rules.Two recent highlights in Jack’s life werebeing honored as Grand Marshall ofMagdalena Old Timer’s Reunion in 2008and being fe<strong>at</strong>ured in the New MexicoMagazine article and the book, “Making aHand: Growing up Cowboy in New Mexico”in 2005.Jack is survived by his son, Jack W.Bruton (wife Bonnie) of D<strong>at</strong>il; his daughter,Doreen Threet (husband Bill) of Jonesboro,Ark.; his daughter, Sharon Bruton of Belen;brother Neil Bruton (wife Pauline) of SanAntonio, New Mexico; sister Marianne Porter(husband Al) of Socorro; sister Alice Duquet(husband Bob) of Socorro; and sister SueHarriet of D<strong>at</strong>il.He is also survived by many grandchildren,Beau Bruton (wife Autumn) of Cliff;Broc Bruton of Gardendale, Tex.; BrettBruton of D<strong>at</strong>il; Ty Wade of Jonesboro, Ark.;Corey Wadeof Jonesboro, Ark.; Shanna Bly (husbandScott) of London, Ark.; Russell Threet(wifeSarah) of Orange, Virginia; and JoshMarkland (wife Shawnee) of Melrose, NewMexico; and 15gre<strong>at</strong>-grandchildren, many nephews,nieces, and friends.Jack was preceded in de<strong>at</strong>h by his wife,Grace Bruton, his granddaughter Tessa LeeBruton, and his grandson Ryan Threet.In lieu of flowers, don<strong>at</strong>ions may bemade to New Mexico Boys Ranch, 6209Hendrix Road NE, 2nd Floor, Albuquerque,NM 87110 or the San Miguel C<strong>at</strong>holicChurch - Renov<strong>at</strong>ion Fund, 403 El CaminoReal, Socorro, NM 87801.To view in<strong>for</strong>m<strong>at</strong>ion or leave a condolence,please visit www.danielsfuneral.com.Daniels Family Funeral Services, 309Garfield St., Socorro, NM 87801. 575-835-1530Jason Paul M<strong>at</strong>tax(July 5, 1983 – Apr. 24, 2013)Jason Paul M<strong>at</strong>tax,passed away peacefullyon April 24, 2013 inSocorro surrounded byhis family and lovedones after his long b<strong>at</strong>tlewith b<strong>rain</strong> cancer(Glioblastoma multi<strong>for</strong>me).Jason was born in LaGrande,Oregon, on July 5, 1983.He spent his early years in Concord,Calif., and the rest of his childhood inSammamish, Wash.; gradu<strong>at</strong>ing fromRedmond High School. Jason moved toSocorro where he <strong>at</strong>tended New MexicoInstitute of Mining and Technology receivinghis Bachelor’s degrees in M<strong>at</strong>h andComputer Science, and Master’s inSee OBITUARIES, Page 4Have A Gre<strong>at</strong>Summer!SecurityTitleAbstract Co., Inc.Serving Socorro & C<strong>at</strong>ronCounties For Over 85 YearsOWNED & OPERATED BY THE CHARLES F. HEADEN TRUSTAGENTS FOR: CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY,FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO.,COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE AND WFG NATIONAL TITLEwww.sdc.org/~security/ • email: security@sdc.org108 Bernard (on the Plaza) • P.O. Box 1395 • Socorro, NM 87801575-835-1440 or Toll-free 800-432-6754
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