Volume 17, Issue 9 September 2010 K E E P I N G O U R F A M I L I E S I N T O U C H Que Pasa? Annual Donation of $15 Que Pasa Family Newsletter Since August, 1994. Pueblo Que Pasa family breakfast Family members met at the Country Buffet in Pueblo for a morning of conversation and good food. Twenty-two members were there bright and early. Georgiana and John Marquez were the first to arrive. Soon after the rest of the group arrived. It was a very enjoyable morning. After everyone had finished eating their breakfast and dessert, individuals started sharing stories about growing up in the 1900s. Members set a date for their next breakfast which will be the Christmas breakfast on December 11, 2010 at the Country Buffet. They agreed to bring non-perishables for the food pantries in the area. They also discussed the possibility of traveling to the Denver area to attend the Que Pasa family Christmas Breakfast. This would give them an opportunity to visit with friends and relatives that they haven t seen for awhile. Several said they would be attending. After about two and one-half hours of conversation, they hugged and said their good-byes wishing each other a safe return home. Que Pasa family breakfast September 25, 2010 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Torres Restaurant 1595 South Federal Blvd., Denver, CO Winners: Teri Jo Wellner and Sam Rendon with John Johnson.
Page 2 KEEPING OUR FAMILIES IN TOUCH THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS... Robert and Lorraine Marquez David and Judy Marques Gino and Renee DeHerrera Gallegos John and Cynthia Lynch Joseph L. and Michelle Marquez Elizabeth and Federico Posada...that help pay for the expenses associated with publishing the Que Pasa family newsletter. Que Pasa? family newsletter Published monthly by Joseph O. and Alice M. Marquez Mailing Address: Que Pasa family newsletter 7669 South Fenton Street Littleton, CO 80128 (303) 933-8672 Marqjo@aol.com Copyright September 2010 Joseph O. and Alice M. Marquez All rights reserved Biking for Dollars and Stories by Marcella Lierly In July, it was time to give back to my community. I serve on the Habitat for Humanity Board and am always looking for creative fundraising ideas. How about a bike ride from Alamosa to La Veta? Sixty miles of beautiful scenery and challenging hills for a worthy cause and for a rigorous workout! Forty-seven cyclists, including my brother Richard and his wife Valerie, embarked on the ride at 8am in the cool Valley sunshine. I, on the other hand, hung up my bike skorts and helmet to be a volunteer for the support team this year. As a volunteer, my job was to monitor the miles between the Sand Dunes turnoff and the entrance to Forbes Ranch. Prepared with my favorite book and thermos of coffee, I waited patiently for cyclists to come my way. An hour into the race, the temperature dropped, the wind began to howl, and the fog rolled in. This would not be an easy ride even for seasoned cyclists! Although a few cyclists returned home after arriving in Fort Garland, about forty die-hard cyclists soldiered on. I shuttled quite a few cyclists to the top of La Veta pass, doled out jackets and refilled water bottles, and watched as cyclists mounted their bikes to continue up the mountain. I was proud that Richard and Valerie refused to give up despite the vicious head winds and were among the small group of 15 who rode the entire race. By 1:30 pm, I made a final sweep to ensure all of the cyclists had reached the park in La Veta. Sounds of laughter filled the air as we ate lunch and reminisced about the day s ride. It was hard to imagine the struggle against the cold, wind, and rain that everyone endured to reach the finish line. Instead, we raved about the delicious muffins that Mark and Sam, our current home owners, served at the rest stops, and we complimented the many volunteers who help the cyclists reach their destination.
KEEPING OUR FAMILIES IN TOUCH Volume 17, Issue 9 Page 3 ROQUE S CORNER By Roque E. Marquez Ute Tribal History The oldest continuous residents of Colorado are the Ute Indians. They came from the north and west into areas of Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. The language of the Utes is Shoshonean, a dialect of the Uto-Aztecan. Groups who speak Shoshonean broke away from the Uto-Aztecan about the time of the birth of Christ. Other groups that speak Shoshonean are the Paiutes, Goshutes, Shoshones, Bannocks, Comanche s, Chemehuevi and some tribes in California. Over a period of time the Utes became concentrated into seven loose confederations before the coming of the Europeans, they were the Mourache on the eastern slope of the Rockies, the Capote in the San Luis Valley, the Weeminuche in the San Juan River area, the Tabeguache in the Gunnison area, the Grand River Utes, the Yamparicas in the Yampa area, and the Uintah in the Great Salt Lake area. The life of these groups was simple and routine, for hundreds of years they broke up into small family groups in early spring and migrated as hunters and gatherers hunting rabbits, deer, antelope and buffalo. Their tools consisted of crudely fashioned pointed from black and grey volcanic stone. Dwellings were temporary camps and shelters thrown together from locally available materials. Food was scarce and it took a large area to support a small number of people. They would gather seeds of grasses, wild berries and fruit. Occasionally they would plant corn, beans, and squash and harvest them in the fall. Late in the fall they would begin to move into sheltered areas for the winter months to the particular band and live close together during the winter months. It was a time of visiting, marriages would be contracted and preparations make for the four day in early spring for the Bear Dance after which each family would prepare to go their separate ways once more. When the Spaniards colonized and occupied New Mexico at the end of the 16 th century the way of life of the Ute s and other Indian tribes changed drastically. They introduced livestock, goats, sheep, cattle, and especially the horse. The contact between the Utes and Spanish was peaceful; they traded dried meat, hides, etc. for knives and other metal utensils. The Utes however became more interested in trading for horses. Horses were expensive and the Utes would trade even children for horses. Possession of horses allowed the Utes to begin buffalo hunting on a larger scale. Whereas before, the killing of a buffalo was celebrated as a success, with the horse multiple kills were the norm. The buffalo provided food, hides for cover and warmth and all sorts of ancillary uses. They no longer needed to spread out in small family units; they could love in large units with a powerful leader. Needing more horses they became aggressive and more war like. The Utes became raiders moving out of their mountain homes to raid other Indian groups such as the Arapahos, Kiowas, Cheyenne, and Sioux who had more horses than the Utes. Raids for horses from towns and villages also became the norm. The San Luis Valley played a major role in Ute history. For years the Ute claim to the Valley was unchallenged, however the Navajo revered Blanco Peak as their sacred mountain. The Apache, Comanche, Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Kiowa also with the use of the horse contested the use and ownership of the Valley.
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Volume 17, Issue 9 Page 5 Descendents of Jose Florencio and Amalia Marquez Family Reunion August 7, 2010 Descendents of Manuel O. and Maria Andrea Marquez Annual Family Breakfast August 1, 2010
Page 6 Memorial Mass held A Mass was celebrated at Alice Barela s home on August 7, 2010 in memory of her late husband Richard Barela. Padre Alfonso Muñiz and Deacon Ken Huard celebrated the mass. Sister Janice Romero read one of the readings. After mass, Alice Barela hosted a luncheon which was held in her backyard. Guests included relatives and friends of Richard River Cats finish successful season Charles Martinez and his team of 11 year olds, the Thornton River Cats, just completed their first year of competitive baseball. The River Cats competed in tournaments throughout the Denver Metro area and Grand Jct. They finished the season 14 and 2 in USSSA tournaments and 26 and 13 overall, finishing first in two AA tournaments and losing the USSSA state championship game to the Aurora Tigers 8 to 7. The River Cats are ranked first in the state in AA 11U and ranked second in the nation. In addition to being the teams number one pitcher, Charles finished with a team high 7 home runs. You can follow the River Cats as they head into the fall baseball season on their team web site at http:// w w w. e t e a m z. c o m / t h o r n t o n r i v e r c a t s / Charles is the son of Christopher and Veronica Martinez and the grandson of Raymond and Mary Martinez. and Alice. Everyone enjoyed visiting with each other and sharing memories of their beloved Richard Barela. Deacon Ken Huard and Padre Alfonso Muñiz. 2010 Graduate Viola Romero, Alice Barela and Tony Barela. Marguerite Maestas and Lala Esquibel. Calhen Keys son of Randy and Naomi Martinez, Keys graduated in May from Centauri High School, in La Jara, Colorado. Family and friends gathered at the family home in Fox Creek, after the ceremony to celebrate the occasion. Much fun was had visiting with family and friends. Calhen will attend Adams State College this fall. He will study education with the hope of becoming a teacher and coach. Calhen will continue to wrestle as he received a full ride athletic scholarship to wrestle for Adams State College. Calhen is the grandson of Tony & Querina Martinez, and the great grandson of Mary and the late Edward Martinez, and Eulalia(La La) and the late Ignacio Martinez.
Volume 17, Issue 9 Page 7 LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Marquez, THANK YOU so much for the issue of QUE PASA. You were very generous in the spread about my sister Louise and me, plus the surprise of printing of the family photo. We were delighted. You do a great job in your newsletter. I was happy to see Uncle Savino's family photo also (he was my Grandmother Emiteria's brother) and all the other newsy articles and photos. Last year you printed a very impressive article on Lionel Trujillo-- Leo, Uncle Savino's grandson and our dear cousin and friend. May God bless you, your dear ones, your work, and grant you all your deepest desires. If you are ever in Tucson, Arizona, please come to visit: 800 N. Country Club Road, just off of I 10, and then, off of Speedway that is a main road. (attached is a photo of our Monastery). Our website is www.benedictinesister.org and where I work is www.tucsonmonastery.com. Sister Mary Jane Romero 9/1 Marissa Andrea Wood 9/1 Kyle Schofield 9/1 Pat Naranjo de Vigil 9/3 Kristen Scofield 9/3 Le Shon Quintana 9/4 George A. Katergaris 9/4 Rodney Lucero 9/5 Ken Marques 9/5 Christie Ulibarri 9/6 Shirley Ann Archuleta 9/6 Beverly Martinez 9/6 Eva Jaramillo 9/6 Jan Naranjo 9/7 Maria Loyola Marquez 9/7 Carrie Marques 9/8 Aileen Marquez 9/8 Joseph A. Marquez 9/8 Anna Marie Rendon 9/8 Angela Lierly 9/9 Henrietta Romero 9/9 Sandy Jean Wilcox Family Birthdays September 9/9 Jan A. Martinez 9/10 Debra Marquez 9/10 Eric Wellner 9/10 Alonzo Salazar 9/11 Deanna Barela 9/11 Emma Engar 9/14 Albert R. Salazar 9/15 Orlinda Marquez 9/16 Max B. Marquez III 9/17 Andy Archuleta 9/17 Yvette G. Martinez 9/18 Chris Holt 9/19 Debbie Archuleta 9/20 Robert Lopez 9/20 Austin James Leyba 9/22 Renee Brooks 9/22 Tommy Garcia 9/23 John W. Marquez 9/24 Evelyn M. Hernandez 9/25 Darla Holt 9/25 Dolores Martinez 9/26 Melissa Garcia 9/26 Melissa Herrera Garcia 9/27 Debbie Needham 9/27 Donna Joyce Armijo 9/27 Max Marquez IV 9/27 Tommy Garcia 9/27 Toby Trujillo Graduate 2010 By Johnny Johnson Teri Jo Wellner, daughter of Wilford and Millie Martinez, wife of Eric Wellner and mother of Johnny Johnson graduated as a Registered Nurse (RN) from Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, Colorado on May 2010. She is currently working at Parkview Medical Center and the Colorado State Hospital. Teri loves nursing and helping people. Teri Jo is the granddaughter of the late Edmund and Annie (Salazar) Martinez and Bill and Viola Schwab. Congratulation Teri on a job well done.
Family Wedding Anniversaries September Keeping our families in touch 64 Years September 16, 1946 Pete and Ernestine Martinez 50 Years September 03, 1960 Tony and Sylvia Rendon 38 Years September 02, 1972 Lou and Randy Stephens 31 Years September 01, 1979 Robert and Sarah Maestas 23 Years September 12, 1987 Beverly and Jim Martinez 19 Years September 21, 1991 Alonzo and Darlene Salazar 14 Years September 21, 1996 Christopher and Veronica Martinez 13 Years September 20, 1997 Antonio and Louise Esquibel From humble beginnings. Joseph O. and Alice M. Marquez 7669 South Fenton Street Littleton, CO 80128