JOSEPHINE BERNAL LUJAN & CESARIO THOMAS LUJAN (AKA JIMMY) | Obituaries

Cesario, age 85 and Josephine, age 84 put in a lifetime alongside one another and are now united in eternity.  Josephine still left on her journey to the spirit planet on the early morning of September 15, 2020 following a quick illness. Not extensive soon after that, Cesario followed the love of his lifetime on the late night of January 26, 2021 at residence surrounded by household.  Married for practically 61 yrs, they designed an eternal bond. They ended up married on November 28, 1959 at Taos Pueblo, NM.  Cesario was preceded in loss of life by his moms and dads Cesario T. Lujan, Sr. and Tonita M. Lujan, Margaret L. Perez (sister), Melvin Lujan (brother), and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He is survived by his brother Harry Lujan and sister-in-law Alice Lujan, and Frank Perez (brother-in-legislation) and many nieces and nephews. Josephine was preceded in death by her dad and mom Joe Bernal and Cesarita Cordova as perfectly as Helen Bernal (sister), Joe Bernal (brother), Lupe Romero (brother), Rosina Stout (sister), Manual Cordova (grandpa), and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She is survived by Shirley Lujan (sister), Virgil Lujan (brother-in-regulation) and many nieces, nephews, and household at Sandia Pueblo. Cesario and Josephine are preceded in death by their grandson Lyle Meyers.  They are survived by their daughter Ernestine (Tina) Meyers, son-in-regulation Glenn Meyers and their small children Matthew J. Meyers, Michael E. Meyers, and Melissa D. Meyers son Deryle J. Lujan and his young children Midnight Lujan and Hunter Lujan daughter Mary Elaine Lujan and her children Merlin Fragua, Bryson Fragua, and Tomas Fragua and 5 good-grandchildren son Dean H. Lujan and his small children Cameron Lujan, Lonnie Lujan and husband Brandon Trujillo and their two kids Zayan and Lia, Angel Lujan and Isaac Lujan.  They have several godchildren and witnessed a number of marriages in which they obtained more young children and grandchildren. Cesario was born and raised at Taos Pueblo and attended Taos Higher Faculty wherever he was active in basketball and soccer.  He was also in the National Guard while in substantial college and attended New Mexico A&M (aka NMSU) for a brief although.  He labored for U.S. General public Health Services/Indian Well being Assistance/Workplace of Environmental Overall health and Engineering as an Environmental Health Technician for 33 yrs, retiring in 1991. He designed several very long-lasting friendships along the way.  Upon his retirement he served in Tribal governing administration as Tribal Sheriff, Warchief, and councilman. He was a rancher and raised alfalfa, cattle, and horses.  He beloved to spend time in the mountains whether or not it was doing tricky function or fishing at Eagles Nest and Hopewell.  He experienced countless tales to convey to about his childhood, profession, adventures in the mountains, and his previous roping days. Josephine was born and elevated at Taos Pueblo by her maternal grandfather and aunts.  She attended faculty at Taos Working day School and graduated from Santa Fe Indian School the place she was a member of the pep squad. Just after large school, she went to nursing college in Oklahoma and grew to become a licensed useful nurse (LPN).  She worked for Indian Wellbeing Company, Taos Holy Cross, home health care, and retired from the Taos Living Centre at the age of 80.  In amongst her nursing career she worked as a teacher’s aide and seamstress. She was very well known for her shawls, baked bread, prune pies, and cookies. She applied to have a store in the Pueblo named Corn Pollen Blossom until eventually the pandemic strike where by she marketed her baked merchandise and crafts.  She was sort to every person and developed lifelong friendships together the way.  She experienced the brightest smile, unlimited expertise to share, and constantly emphasised to use your typical sense. They will be definitely missed by loved ones and buddies.  Thank you for all the variety text, foodstuff, funds, and cards from family, and mates.  Thank you to the personnel at the Taos Pueblo Governor’s Business, Taos-Picuris IHS, Taos Pueblo Neighborhood Wellbeing Providers, Mountain House Wellness Treatment, Taos Holy Cross, St. Christus Medical center, Bosque Foot and Ankle, Lovelace Health Systems, Taos Pueblo Senior Heart, and others not mentioned.  Due to the pandemic, funeral expert services took position with instantly relatives.  A celebration will take spot when it is safe to assemble the moment once again. The family of Cesario and Josephine entrusted the care of their loved types to Rivera Funeral Dwelling of Taos. Arrangements by Rivera Relatives Funeral Home.  To share a memory, please go to our web site at www.riverafuneralhome.com