Beatrice Mares

Beatrice Mares, 86, of Ranchitos passed away on May 23, 2007. She retired as a cook from the Taos Municipal Schools and worked at Taos Leathercraft. She is preceded in death by her husband, Polinario "Paul" Mares in 2004, parents, Francisco & Abenancia Esquibel and sister, Rose Pearson. She is survived by her children, Clarence Mares (Bonnie) of Taos, John Mares (Stephanie) of Taos, Joann Castillo (Sef) of Colorado Springs, CO, Delia Ortega of Taos and Frances Parraz (Tommy) of Taos. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers and sisters, Ralph Esquibel (Margaret), Frankie Esquibel (Grace), Charlie Esquibel, Gilbert Esquibel (Ermie), Joe Esquibel (Lillie), Rafelita Santistevan, Addie Quintana (Chris), Irene Benjey, Dorothy Maestas (Tim), Mary Rivera, Vangie Martinez (Val), sister in law, Isabel Valerio and many other relatives. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 7 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 11 AM at Dolores Cemetery.