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Albertson Cemetery
Altenhien Cemetery, Gulnare
Baker Homestead Cemetery
Bar Nothing Ranch Family Cemetery, Weston
Barela Cemetery, Barela
Bloom Cemetery
Burro Canyon Cemetery
Carpio Longsdale Catholic Cemetery, Jansen
Catholic Cemetery, Trinidad
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Cejita Cemetery, Branson
Chicosa Cemetery
Christ in the Canyons Refuge Cemetery, Boncarbo
Cordova Cemetery
Crane Cemetery, Stonewall
Crespin Cemetery
Dolores Mission Cemetery, Kim
Earl Cemetery, Earl
Edenview Cemetery
Engleville Cemetery, Engleville
Esperanza Cemetery, El Moro
Foster Cemetery
Gallegos Cemetery
Garcia Cemetery, Trinidad
Grey Creek Cemetery, Trinidad
Gulnare-Lindsey-Jones Family Cemetery, Gulnare
Hastings Mine Cemetery, Hastings Mine, Southwest of Ludlow
Hicks Cemetery
Hoehne Community Cemetery, Hoehne
Jansen Cemetery
Jarosa Cemetery, Gulnare
Johnson Cemetery
Jolly Family Cemetery, Aguilar
Kim Cemetery, Kim
Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Aguilar
Leyba Cemetery
Long's Canon Cemetery, Cokedale
Los Hermanos Penitentes Cemetery
Lucero Cemetery
Ludlow Cemetery, Ludlow
Martinez Cemetery
Masonic Cemetery (aka Odd Fellows Cemetery), Trinidad
Medina Cemetery, Segundo
Mestas Cemetery
Moltrer Family Ranch Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery, Branson
Nola Cemetery
Ojito Cemetery, Hoehne
Pacheca Cemetery
Parker Cemetery
Pleasant View Cemetery, Branson
Plum Valley Cemetery
Prince Cemetery
Reilly Canyon Cemetery, Cokedale
Rivera Cemetery
Robb Cemetery
Rocha Family Cemetery, Sarcillo
Romero Cemetery, Trinchera
Saint Anthony Cemetery, Aguilar
San Juan Cemetery
San Miguel Cemetery, San Miguel
Scott Family Cemetery, Monument Park
Simpson Cemetery
Simpsons Rest Cemetery, Trinidad
Spencer Farm Cemetery, Rd 43.7 in the Apishapa River Canyon, between Aguilar and Gulnare
Starkville Cemetery, Starkville
Starkville New Cemetery, Starkville
Starkville Penitente Cemetery, Starkville
Stonewall Cemetery, Stonewall
Strocks Place Cemetery, Weston
Tapia Cemetery
Tercio Cemetery
Thorp Cemetery
Tijeras Cemetery
Trinchera Cemetery, Trinchera
Trinchera Plaza Cemetery, Trinidad
Troy Cemetery, Trinidad
Trujillo Creem Cemetery, Aguilar
Unknown Location
Valdea Cemetery
Valdez Cemetery, Trinidad
Vigil Cemetery, Vigil
Walker Cemetery, Andrix
Weston Cemetery, Weston
Wilcox Cemetery
Brennan/Lillis - M.T. Brennan, of Starkville, and Miss Mary Lillis, of this
city, were quietly united in marriage last Tuesday afternoon at 2 0'clock in the
Catholic church, Father Uzzell officiating. Mr. Brennan is a trusted employee of
the CF &I Co. at Starkville, and was formerly pit boss at the Robinson mine near
here. He is well and favorably known here and has many friends. The fair bride
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Lillis and is very popular in Walsenburg.
--The Chronicle-News, 26 Nov 1898
Evans/Cowlishaw - Last Thursday Miss
Lizzie Cowlishaw of Engle was united in Marriage to Mr. C.J. Evans, of Trinidad.
--El Moro Monitor, 17 May 1893
Fox/Burgner - James E. Fox and Miss Lola
E. Burgner were made one last evening by Rev. BF Lawler, the marriage occurring
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. JE Mauk, in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Fox will make
their home at the JM John ranch below Folsom. The Chronicle-News extends
congratulations. --The Chronicle-News, 30 Nov 1898
Garner/White -
Yesterday evening at 6 o'clock Mr. CN Garner of El Moro and Miss Lizzie White of
the coke ovens, were joined in holy wedlock by Rev. BF Lawler at the Baptist
parsonage. The happy young people go immediately to houskeeping, having the
hearty congratulations of their many friends in which also the Chronicle-News
joins, wishing them great prosperity. --The Chronicle-News, 23 Sep 1898
Jones/Carroll - Miss Bonnie Carroll and C. Jones were quietly married last
Tuesday evening at te bride's home on Spruce street. the couple, who are well
known in Trinidad, were married by the Rev. AB Pendleton of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South. --The Chronicle-News, 14 Sep 1914
Hammond/Ingles
- Mr. Samuel Hammond and Mis Maggie Ingles, of Starkville, will be united in
marriage this evening a 6 o'clock. This paper extends congratulations. --The
Chronicle-News, 20 Oct 1898
Hayward/Schuman - At 7 o'clock this morning,
Rev. BF Lawler joined in marriage Mr. George Hayward of Gallup, N.M. and Miss
Louise Schuman of this city. They took the Santa Fe train for Denver on their
wedding tour before returning to their home in New Mexico. The Chronicle-News
joins their many friends in congratulations upon their happy marriage. --The
Chronicle-News, 03 Oct 1898
Henry/Bell - Of interest to his wide circle
of friends at Trinidad Junior college is the announcement of the recent marriage
of Elmery Henry of Raton, N.M. to Ida Bell Patton of Maxwell, N.M. The quiet
single ring ceremony was performed Juny 8 in Mora, N.M. after which the couple
honeymooned for a few days in Las Vegas, N.M.
Mrs. Henry is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Farmer of Maxwell, N.M. and attended school at Raton where she
graduated with the class of 1944 from Raton High school. She is now employed at
Los Alamos, N.m. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. EF Henry of Raton and is a
graduate of Raton high school. He is a sophomore student at Trinidad Junior
college where he is a music major, and a popular member of the younger set both
in Trinidad and Raton. --Trinidad Trojan Tribune, 02 Apr 1947
Lane/Graham
- At 8 o'clock yesterday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. JF Smith on Arizona
avenue, Mr. Arch Lane and Mrs. Litte B. Graham were joined in wedlock, Rev. BF
Lawler solemnizing the sacred rite. A few friends witnessed the marriage, hiving
hearty congratulations. Their home will be near Stamford in the Stonewall
country. The Chronicle News joins their many friends in wishing them happiness
and prosperity. --The Chronicle-News, 08 Sep 1898
Lontin/Jaramillo - Mr.
Juan Lontin and Miss Celia Jaramillo were united in marriage at the Catholic
church Saturday afternoon, and the event was duly celebrated in the evening at
Lynch hall, where a ball was given by the groom to the young couple's many
friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lontin will make their home at Engleville. --The
Chronicle-News, 22 Aug 1898
Lopez/Garcia - Monday morning at 6 o'clock
two miles below El Moro, at the residence of Don Moneco Lopez, a double wedding
occurred. Senoritas Cruz and [Roberta], daughters of Mr. Lopez, were united in
marriage to Francisco Garcia and his brother. The marriage service was performed
according to the ritual of the Catholic church by Father Persone assisted by
Father Schiffini. There were 500 guests present. The wedding feast was superb.
Under a pavilion measuring 50x75 feet, dancing was commenced early in the
morning and continued all day and all night. Some of the guests remained two
days enjoying the luxuries of the wedding feast. Several prominent politicians
were present among whom were Hon. Juan Vigil, formerly Sheriff of this county,
Hon. J. Y. Alirez, Hon. Rafael Cacon, and Hon. James H. Murray, that that
politics was the subject most prominently discussed. May the bridal couples live
long and vote often. --El Moro Monitor, 21 July 1893
Merry/Sherman - Word
which comes as a surprise to the many friends of the groom, is the announcement
of the marriage ot C.P. Merry, formerly of this city to Mrs. C.D. Sherman, of
Aberdeen, Washington. They were united in the bonds of matrimony on October 14
at the residence of Rev. J.E. Davis of the Christian church. The simple ring
service was used in the ceremony. After the marriage a wedding supper was
served. Mr. and Mrs. Merry will make their future home in Spokane, Washington.
Mr. Merry lived in this city many years and is well known here. --The
Chronicle-News - 29 Oct 1912
Monkay/Hagen - Mr. Monkay and Miss Emma
Hagen, both formerly of this city, were married at Colorado Springs last
Saturday morning. The Chronicle News joins their many Trinidad friends in
extending congratulations and wishing them a happy wedded life. --The
Chronicle-News, 22 Nov 1898
Murray/Stuart - Miss Helen Stuart and Bruce
Murray were united in marriage at a quiet double ring ceremony performed in the
Methodist manse at Raton, N.M., March 28. Rev. Paul H. Tripp read the impressive
service. Miss Stuart was a lovely bride in a nav blue pin strip suit accented
with white accessories. She wore a small feather hat trimmed with a tiny veil,
and here only jewelry as a gold locket. Her accessories were white, and she
carried a bridal bouquet of deep red roses. Maid of honor was Miss Ann Hrvatin
of this city. Her corsage wasof pink roses. Best man was James Hughes of this
city. Following the ceremony, the young couple left for a wedding trip to
Albuquerque, N.M.
The bride is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William Stuart of this city, and is well known among the younger set. She is a
graduate of Trinidad high school with the class of 1945 and since that time, has
been employed at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company. Mr. Murray
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Murray of Denver and attended schools in
that city. For several months he has resided in Trinidad and is an officer with
the state highway patrol. Upon their return from Albuquerque, Mr. and Mrs.
Murray will be at home to their friends at 736 Tillotson avenue. --Trinidad
Trojan Tribune, 02 Apr 1947
Raught/Vigil - A recent bride is Mrs. Melvin
Raught, who, before her marriage June 28 was Miss Stella Vigil, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Cologon Vigil of this city. Mrs. Raught's attendants at the wedding in
Holy Trinity Church were Mrs. Eloy Vigil, matron of honor, and Misses Rose Vigil
and Clorinda Chavez, bridesmaids. Eloy Vigil was best man, John Mendoza and Ben
La Crue, ushers.
The bride, a college summer student, is a graduate of
Trinidad High School. She attended Adams State College at Alamosa and for the
past year has been teaching at the Janson Schol. Mr. Raught, a former TJC
student, is a graduate of Moreno Valley High School in Moreno, N.M. The son of
Mr. and Mrs. Abel Renner of this city and a World War II veteran, he is employed
at Gambles. --Trinidad Trojan Tribune, 16 Jul 1947
Rosenburg/Storz - The
marriage of Miss Madeline Storz of Stonewall to Louis Rosenburg, formerly a
sergeant of the Unites States army, in Raton on September 22, was just yesterday
made known to their friends. The announcement of the secret marriage came as
more than a surprise to even their most intimate friends. It was made known
yesterday that the couple quietly stole away in an automobile to Raton on
September 22 and there were married. They then returned to Stonewall and have
kept the marriage a total secret. The bride is the daughter of Adolf C. Storz,
postmaster at Stonewall, and well known in Trinidad. The bridegroom was until
three months ago a sergeant in Troop F of the Eleventh United States cavalry and
is now employed at Morley where the newly married couple will make their home.
--The Chronicle-News, 02 Oct 1914
Rowland/Thatcher - Married - May 14th,
by Rev. EF Robb, assisted by Rev. JR Moore, Mr. Abner Rowland and Miss Lizzie
thatcher of Trinidad, Colorado. --The Trinidad Enterprise, 21 May 1874
Tafoya/Abeyta - Mr. Max Tafoya and Miss Monica Abeyta were united in marriage at
the Catholic church last evening at 7 o'clock, a large number of relatives and
friends witnessing the ceremony. After the marriage the bridal party and guests
repaired to the bride's home west of town where the happy event was duly
celebrated, one of the most elaborate wedding feasts in the history of Southern
Colorado being served.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. JR Tafoya,
and the bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Abeyta, two
well-known and respected families of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Tafoya were the
recipients of many elegant presents. They have gone to keeping house in their
new home recently finished and nicely furnished, east of Trinidad.
The
Chronicle News joins the many friends of these young people in wishing them a
long and happy wedded life. --The Chronicle-News, 22 Nov 1898
Terry/Bascom - Married - May 20th, by Rev. EF Robb, Mr. JW Terry and Miss Mary
Bascom, all of Trinidad. --The Trinidad Enterprise, 21 May 1874
Wolcott/Gabriel - The marriage of Miss Nettie Gabriel and Hon. Herbert W.
Wolcott was solemnized last Thursday night in the home of the bride's father, ex
Collector of Customs William, H. Gabrield, at Cleveland, O. Rev. William
Wolcott, of Massachusetts, a brother of the groom, officiated. State Senator
Herbert Wolcott is a brother of United States Senator Wolcott of Colorado and
formerly lived in Denver. The bride and groom started on a wedding journey east.
--The Chronicle-News, 08 Oct 1898
Young/Riley - John Young, who is
employed at HR Quilitch's feed store, and Miss Mary Riley were united in
marriage on the evening of the 21st inst., at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. Mr.
Vallow officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Young, to whom we extend congratulations, have
gone to keeping house at 517 Arizona avenue. --The Chronicle-News, 23 Nov 1898
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Armstrong, Thomas
The funeral of Thomas Armstrong, well known resident
who died at the hospital here on Thursday afternoon will take place from the
Hall and McMahon chapel at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Funeral will be under
the auspices of the Trinidad lodge of Elks. Interment in the elks plot in the
Masonic cemetery. --The Chronicle-News, 04 Mar 1916
Baren, Mrs.
Mrs.
Baren passed away about 8 o'clock the morning of the 13th. She was a good woman
and loved and respected y everybody. A host of friends and relatives mourn her
loss, and all sincerely sympathies with Mr. Moren's irreparable loss. --Las
Animas County News, 24 Sep 1920
Benigar, Leopolda
Leopolda Renigar,
the 8-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Benigar, died Friday at Hastings
and was buried Saturday afternoon from the chapel of the Trinidad Undertaking
company. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery. --The Chronicle-News,
09/14/1914
Buller, Mrs. Emma
Mrs. Emma Buller, aged 58, wife of Edward
Bulled, died last night at her home, 1321 Nevada avenue. Deceased has been a
resident of this county for 13 years and is well known in the vicinity. She is
survived by her husband and five children. Two daughters, Mrs. Mary Richardson
and Mrs. Sarah Currie, live in Trinidad. Another daughter, Mrs. Alice Watson is
in Kansas City, while her two sons, Arthur and John Reebe, are residents of the
city. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and burial will
be in the Masonic cemetery. --The Chronicle-News, 09/14/1914
Callen, Geo.
The funeral of Geo. Callen, who died from the effects of injuries sustained in
the mines at Engleville, occurred from the family residence in Engle this
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The remains were interred in the Masonic cemetery. --The
Chronicle-News, 20 Sep 1898
Carpenter, Julia A.
Mrs. Julia A.
Carpenter, 75 years old, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
DR Snyder, 131 Pine street. The deceased was well known and a resident of many
years in Trinidad. The body was shipped to Raton, N.M., this morning for
interment by the Trinidad Undertaking Co. --The Chronicle-News, 06 Mar 1916
Chacon, Antonio
The funeral of Antonio Chacon occurred from the Catholic
church this forenoon, the interment being in the Catholic cemetery. --The
Chronicle-News, 20 Oct 1898
Duffy, Thomas
Local Man Learns of Sad
Death of Son: James Duffy of this city received word this morning announcing the
death of his nine-year old son, Thomas Harold Duffy, at Peoria, Ill., yesterday.
The first message gave no details but a later telegram announced that the boy
had been drowned. --The Chronicle-News, 14 Sep 1914
Foster, Orlando G
Orlando G. Foster, an old soldier who has resided in Southern Colorado for many
years, died last night at his home in Starkville. He has been engaged for some
time in carpenering for the CF & I Company. The deceased was at one time,
previous to his residence in Colorado, said to be quite wealthy, but reverses in
business and dissipation reduced him to poverty and he died penniless. Being an
old soldier as sufficient amount is allowed for a decent burial. He leaves a
wife. The funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. --The
Chronicle-News, 13 Dec 1898
Gidley, T.J.
TJ Gidley, who has been sick
with typhoid fever some time, as previously announced in these columns, passed
the other world this morning at 1:30 o'clock. Mr. Gidley was formerly a
conductor on the Gulf, but for some time had been in charge of the Trinidad
club. The deceased leaves a wife and three children to mourn their loss. The
Chronicle News joins friend in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. --The
Chronicle-News, 23 Sep 1898
Giron, Lupita
The funeral of Lupita Giron,
35 years old, who died at Valdez of tuberculosis on Monday, took place at 10:00
o'clock this morning at Valdez. Interment in Valdez cemetery. --The
Chronicle-News, 01 Mar 1916
Gurule, Mrs. Frances
The funeral of Mrs.
Frances Gurule, who died last Friday at her home, 1003 East First Street, was
held from the home Saturday morning at 10:30. Interment took place in the Garcia
cemetery. --The Chronicle-News, 14 Sep 1914
Hill, George
George Hill,
son of GR Hill, superintendent of mines in Hastings, was buried yesterday, the
funeral service being conducted by Rev. BF Lawler at the home of the deceased's
parents. George was an excellent boy and crowds of people attended his funeral.
Officers and friends both at home and in this city contributed artistic floral
designs in great profusion, which were placed upon and about the snow white
casket, and fifty young men with badges marched in open lines to the ___ of the
town, in front of the hearse in which their late young friend was being borne
from his home to return no more.
A cab and several closed carriages
immediately followed the hearse and a long procession accompanied the mourners
to Masonic cemetery near this city and witnessed the last sad rites for one who
held so large a place in so many hearts. Mr. and Mrs. Hill have an excellent
family, two married daughters, two sons and several small children, one dear
little girl being now sick, and all are greatly afflicted from the loss they now
sustain, in which their many friends join them in deep sympathy. --The
Chronicle-News, 10/31/1898
Hill, Isabelle (McLean)
Contributed by Martha Swaim Wyckoff boraxo@postoffice.pacbell.net
Maldanado, Guadalupe
Guadalupe Maldanado,
83 years of age, one of the oldest Spanish-American residents of Las Animas
county, died last night at her home, 1003 East First street. The deceased had
lived in the city for the past three years, but had resided within the county
for the past forty years. She is survived by a number of grown up children and
many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral will take place from the
Trinidad chapel at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow. Interment in the Garcia cemetery.
--The Chronicle-News, 02 Mar 1916
Martinez, Juan
Juan Martinez, aged
65, died this morning at his home, 622 State street. Funeral arrangements have
not yet been completed. --The Chronicle-News, 09/14/1914
May, Jacob
John
Jake May, Old Resident of City, Dead - Pioneer Cigar Dealer Expired at
Hospital Last Night - Jacob John May, pioneer cigar merchant and a resident of
this city for thirty years, died at the San Rafael hospital at 8:45 last night
from a general breakdown extended over a period of months. he had been seriously
ill for the past two weeks. He was 58 years of age, having been born in the
state of Illinois on December 2, 1859. He is survived by his wife. [*note: Jacob
May was actually born in Germany but emigrated to the US with his family to
Chicago IL... jmh]
The deceased started in the cigar business in Trinidad
thirty years ago with the firm of May and Schubert. For a number of years he has
been in business for himself as a cigar manufacturer, his later location being
on West Main street. He was a member of the Elks, Moose and Redmen. Funeral will
probably take place on Sunday next. --Newspaper unknown, 04/17/1918
Mestes, Miguel
The coroner's jury which recently investigated the killing by
stabbing to death of Miguel Mestes near the Vigil plaza on the night of the
election places the crime on Alberta Madrid as principla and Civian Madrid and
Louis Martine as accessories. The men have been bound over to the district
court. The bonds of Albert Martin were placed at $10,000 and the other two at
$2,000 each. Not being able to furnish the required bonds, the men were sent to
jail. --The Chronicle-News, 22 Nov 1898
Murphy, John
John Murphy was
buried from his home in Engle, Colo., yesterday, Jan. 22, 1899, Rev. BF Lawler
conducting the services. Mr. Murphy has been in poor health for some time, but
until recently his sickness was not regarded as serious. He was a most exemplary
young man, and scores of friends waited their turn to look on his face for the
last time.
His wife and child are in deep mourning at the great loss they
sustain in the death of one so dear to home. He was 28 years of age and leaves
his parents, brothers and sisters, with his wife and child, to mourn his death.
Two brothers are in the army and failed to see their brother, to whom this news
will be a sad blow in their absence.
John Murphy was an honored member of the
Knights of Pythias, the Red Men and the Benevolent association. The Engle band
discoursed solemn music as the cortege passed slowly between the long lines of
the brotherhoods and throngs of people witnessed the solemn scene.
Notwithstanding the snow Mr. Bennett conducted the ritual service in the Odd
Fellows cemetery, while the brotherhood uncovered their heads and knelt around
the grave of their departed brother, a most affecting scene. When the procession
approached the city the Red Men of the organization here received them in the
procession in due from and conducted them through the city all in a most
appropriate manner. The casket and floral tributes were beautiful and highly
expressive of love and affection. --The Chronicle-News, 01/23/1899
Pentland, Mrs. William [Harriet]
Saturday, the 12th day of Nov., 1898, Mrs.
William Pentland [Harriet] departed this life, being 65 years of age. She was an
excellent Christian woman, having the confidence of all who knew her. She was a
consisted and faithful member of the Baptist church, and the members showed
great love for her in departing.
Rev. BF Lawler, her pastor, conducted the
funeral service at the residence this morning at 10 o'clock, the body was
prepared for removal to their old home in Marshaltown, Ia., for burial.
Her
husband and daughter have much sympathy and condolence in their affliction. They
will depart tomorrow morning on the Santa Fe, to be met at the old home by the
two daughters and son, wo await their coming in great sorrow.
Wm. Pentland
and his family settled in this city eleven years ago, himself being much of the
time engaged in mining, but was home before the sickness of Mrs. Pentland. --The
Chronicle-News, 11/14/1898
Power, Mrs. WA
Mrs. WA Power, wife of the
foreman of the Copper King smelter, died at the hospital this morning at 1
o'clock. She had undergone an operation and never rallied. The deceased leaves a
husband and a married daughter who is now here from Salt Lake, to mourn the loss
of an affectionate wife and loving mother. The bereaved ones have the sympathy
of many friends in their sorrow. the funeral services will be held at the family
residence near the smelter tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in the
Masonic cemetery. --The Chronicle-News, 03 Oct 1898
Rate, Sr., John
John Rate, Sr., 78 years old, for the past thirty years a resident of Trinidad,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Neil, near the Radford foundry, some
time after 1:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon. He was found dead in bed by his
daughter shortly after 3:00 o'clock. He had been in poor health for some time.
The deceased was well known among old residents and formerly lived at
Starkville. He was employed for many years in the coal mines, but has been
unable to work for the past twelve years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
John Neil of this city and two sons, John of Trinidad and Dan Rate of Colorado
Springs. The latter will be unable to come here to attend the funeral which will
take place at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the RG Sipe chapel. Interment will be
in the Masonic cemetery. --The Chronicle-News, 06 Mar 1916
Resch, Robert
W.
Robert William Resch, the four month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Resch
of 231 White avenue, died today at the home of its parents. The funeral will
take place tomorrow from the Catholic church at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in the
Catholic cemetery. --The Chronicle-News, 01 Mar 1916
Rizzi, C.
The
funeral of C. Rizzi occurred from the Catholic church this morning. The young
man died of typhoid fever at the Trinidad sanitarium yesterday. He was 18 year
of age and his home was at Engleville. --The Chronicle-News, 20 Sep 1898
Stevenson, Mrs. JP
Gloom overcasts the home of JP Stevenson, the wife and
mother of that household having died yesterday from that dread disease,
consumption. The deceased was 28 years of age, and leaves a husband and three
small children to mourn her death. The funeral occurred from the family
residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of
many friends. --The Chronicle-News, 21 Oct 1898
Williams, L.D.
Mr. LD
Williams was shot through the head Sunday night, March 10 and killed. The
remains were carried to McLean, Tex. to be buried. The people deeply sympathize
with the bereaved. --Las Animas County News, 22 Mar 1918
Williams, Mrs.
Margaret D.
March 13, 1900, at Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Margaret D. Williams
passed away at the home of her son William, with whom she has been making her
home for the past eight years. Deceased had been sick but a short duration with
typhoid pneumonia. She was born in South Wales July 18, 1827, and at the time of
her death was 72 years, 7 months and 29 days of age. She was married December 2,
1850, to David T. Williams, her name being Miss Margaret Thomas. As a result of
the union twelve children were born, four of whom are now living. They are Mrs.
Jonah Moore, of Trinidad, Colo., Mrs. J.W. Thomas, of Emporia, Kas., Thomas
Williams, of Colorado Springs, and Wm. Williams, of Fort Worth, Texas, at whose
home she died.
The remains were brought to Trinidad yesterday and taken to
the home of Mrs. Jonah Moor, 315 spruce street, where the funeral services were
held this Saturday, March 17, 1900, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Wheeler of the Southern
Methodist church officiating. The remains were tenderly laid to reast by loving
hands beside those of her husband in the Odd Fellows cemetery, followed by a
large cortege of sympathizing friends. The pallbearers were Samuel Saffa, John
Hughes, E. Brigham, JO Packer, Web Brown and James Hower. --The Chronicle-News,
03/17/1900
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