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Juan Mel Jaramillo

Juan Mel Jaramillo

December 23rd, 1934 - June 17th, 2009

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Mel Jaramillo, Age 74, a resident of Fairview, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 17, 2009 after a lengthy illness.

Mel was preceded in death by his mother, Darita Martinez, father, Juan Manuel Jaramillo, step-father, J.B. Martinez, in-laws, Emilio and Josefita Cordova, sister, Simmie Martinez, brother Tony Jaramillo, sister-in-law, Ercilia Tafoya and brothers-in-law Ruben Tafoya and Ernest Salazar; may all their souls rest in peace.

Mel was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed. He is survived by Minnie Jaramillo, his wife of 52 years, his daughter Melene (Joe) Montano; his sons Mel (Martha) Jaramillo and Mike (Scott) Jaramillo, his grandchildren, Thomas (Amanda) Roller, Melarie Roller, Tyra and Anna Jaramillo and one great grandson, Eban Roller. Mel is also survived by his Aunt Ethel Medina, brother-in-law, Dan Martinez, sister-in-law, Fidelia Jaramillo, his sisters, Olympia (Gilbert) Martinez, Mary Lou (John) Feit; Matilda (Jim) Stanfill and Bernie Martinez; his sisters-in-law, Elvira Salazar, Adelita Salazar and Cande (Howard) Mackey, and many cousins, numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives.

Mel graduated in 1953 from McCurdy High School. He attended and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Highlands University. Mel worked for the Income Support Division for 25 years. He was a very proud and active member of the Española Knights of Columbus Council # 3314 and served as a Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Board of Director of the Columbus Club, President of Columbus Club and held other various positions. He also held the position of State Deputy, Immediate Past Deputy, District Deputy, State Treasurer, State Secretary and Supreme Convention Delegate. Mel also participated in Los Padres Assembly as a 4th Degree member serving as Faithful Navigator and Master of the John H. Reddin Province and held other various positions.

Rosary will be recited on Sunday June 21, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 AM also at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada with interment at The Santa Fe National Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are: Warren Medina, Ross Herrera, Ralph Trujillo, Joe Branch, Leo Rivera, Gilbert Rivera and Ernest Ortega; Honorary pall bearers are Dan Martinez, Howard Mackey, Joe Montano, Tony Sandoval, Thomas Roller, Melarie Roller, Tyra Jaramillo, Anna Jaramillo, Martha Jaramillo and Eban Roller.

Rivera Family Funeral Homes, Block-Salazar Mortuary branch of Espanola, (800)443-4854 www.blocksalazarmortuary.com

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Name Juan Mel Jaramillo
Date of Birth December 23rd, 1934
Date of Death June 17th, 2009
Home Town Vallecitos, NM, US 
Interests Golf, fishing
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Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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Susan Roller Whittington published a tribute .

To Minnie and the entire family
Jim and I are so sorry to hear of Mr. Mel's passing. Unfortunately, we received the news late and so were not able to attend the funeral Mass and burial. I did sing for a Memorial Mass at San Juan Parish a few days after the funeral. We will be in touch soon.
With all our love,
Jim & Susan Whittington

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Debra A. Archuleta published a tribute .

Melene - I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My deepest sympathies. Haven't seen you in years, but I do still think about you. I am in ABQ now. Again, I am so sorry and please give your mom my sympathies too.

Deb

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Joe Pringle published a tribute .

It is a sad thought for me to think of Mel's passing. I remember him as an athlete, and a big kid that was my protector and I always would ride my tricycle to say HI to him. I remember when he married pretty Minnie, and the wedding march thru Cordova.
To Minnie:
Please know that both of you guys have always been part of the good time in my life.
Josecito

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Tellers @ Peoples Bank published a tribute .

Melene: We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. You just need to remember all the fond memories you have of your Dad and keep making his salsa recipe. Our sympathies.

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Doreen Lawrence published a tribute .

Mrs. Jaramillo and Melene,

I'm so sorry to hear about your husband and Dad. I remember him as being a happy and friendly man. He always took the time to talk to me.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My sympathies,
Doreen

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Celeste Valdez published a tribute .

Melene - I am so sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. My prayers go out to you and your children. I know you guys will miss him dearly.

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Eddie And Rachel Gould published a tribute .

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WE WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS EDDIE AND RACHEL GOULD

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Johnetta (Johni) Karber published a tribute .

I have wonderful, fond memories of my Uncle Mel. His warm smile especially.

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Melene Montano published a tribute .

I love you Dad. You were the glue of our family. I am really going to miss you. I will see you again one day. Love you. Melene

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Fermin Hernandez published a tribute .

I am deeply saddened by your (our) loss. He and Uncle Ernest welcomed me heartily into the family when I married Emily 17 years ago. He will be missed by all. My sad condolences...Fermin Hernandez

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Anna Trujillo Twitchell And Mike Twitchell published a tribute .

Dearest Mrs Jaramillo and family.
Our love and prayers are with you today and always. May the Lord Bless and keep you strong.

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Dean & Tammy Serna published a tribute .

Mrs. Jaramillo-
Our thoughts & Prayers are with you and the family.
God Bless You!

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John, Camala, Gentry And Quinn Nissen published a tribute .

I have the fondest memories of Uncle Mel. I remember him trying to teach me how to ride a horse...very patient and kind!!
Our sympathies go out to Aunt Minnie and our cousins.

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Pete And Cassi Chenen (Mackey) published a tribute .

Wish we could be with you during this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We have wonderful memories of Uncle Mel. He was a good man and a wonderful role model.

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Barbara Lautazi published a tribute .

Mrs. Jaramillo and Mike my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Love, Barbara Lautazi

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Corky published a tribute .

I love you Uncle Mel. May you always walk with the Angels. God Bless you and your family.

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Thomas E Roller published a tribute .

He was the best person i knew.

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Katie Maestas Kirkwood published a tribute .

Minnie, Please accept our condolences. I loved Mel, he and Tony were my favorite cousins. It's too bad we didn't see each other more often, but he knew how much we cared about each other. We always talked about Mel's father Juan Manuel and my grandpa Jose Elijio being so different for being brothers. Our love to you and your children.
Love Katie and Kirk

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Leroy And Dede Garcia published a tribute .

Mrs. Jaramillo,
My love and thoughts are with you now at this time of sorrow.
God Bless You
Love Dede(Merhege) and Leroy Garcia

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Doreen Carter published a tribute .

Aunt Minnie and family, my Uncle Mel will be missed, as he leaves us, he takes our love and prayers with him. I will always cheerish the memories I have growing up, and being apart of this family. Love always Doreen and family

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La Familia Trujillo published a tribute .

Our hearts are filled with sadness at your loss of Mel. We can not imagine the pain you feel now but we wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with La Familia Jaramillo!!!

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Monique Gonzales published a tribute .

Aunt Minnie and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Uncle Mel is with the Angels in heaven with no suffering now. Please assept our condolences.

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Ruth Hagg published a tribute .

Love is deeper than sorrow. Quietly day by day, may loving memories heal your heart.

Mike you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Love
Ruth Hagg

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