Teresita G. Hays age 83 – a resident of Apple Valley passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her brothers: George and Tony Hays and grandson, Joseph McDermitt Ortiz. She is survived by her daughters: Theresa McDermitt and husband "Shorty" of Espanola, Gloria Ortiz of Espanola and Rita Garcia of Arroyo Seco; son, Richard Ortiz and wife Beth of Cuarteles; sisters: Petra Sanchez of Albuquerque and Connie Lopez and husband Joe of Cuarteles and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 9:00 am. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. The Rivera Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Telephone (505) 753-2288 or 1-800-443-4854.