Salvador V. Arellano, 87, of Costilla passed away on April 8, 2008. He is preceded in death by brothers, Levi and Epimenio Arellano, sisters, Teresita Torres and Cecilia Garcia. He is survived by his wife, Bertila Arellano, sons, Kenneth Tommy Arellano of Pueblo, CO, Epimenio "Marvin" Arellano (Nora), of Costilla, daughter, Patsy Tafoya (Nick), of Taos, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.
Rosaries were recited on April 10, 2008 at Rivera Chapel and on April 11 at Sacred Heart Church in Costilla. Funeral mass was held on April 12, 2008 at Sacred Heart Church in Costilla with interment following at the Amalia Cemetery.