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Sammy James Gurule

Sammy James Gurule

February 11th, 1988 - November 9th, 2006

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Sammy James Gurule – Age 18 a resident of Las Tusas passed away on Friday, November 10, 2006 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sammie Gurule in 1984. Sammy was a 2006 Mesa Vista High School Graduate. He was involved in Mariachi and Future Farmers of America and the student council. He was an honor student from Kindergarten through high school. He was active with the Rio Arriba County Fair, having received many awards from the New Mexico State Fair winning Grand Champion. He enjoyed showing his animals that he raised, showing them at many livestock exhibits. He was most recently enrolled at the New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. While enrolled in college, his heart was back home with his family and caring for their animals at the Ranch. Sammy dreamed big and set wonderful goals for himself. He is survived by his parents: Edwin and Phyllis Gurule; great grandmother, Maria Trujillo of Las Cruces; great grandfather, Thomas Garcia of Taos; paternal grandmother, Loyda Gurule of Ojo Caliente; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Suazo of Taos; aunts and uncles: Melvin Gurule and wife Claudia of Standing Rock, NM, Edwina Fisher and husband Howard of Bristow, OK, Kathy Taylor of Beggs, OK, Rebecca Gurule-Lovato and husband Nick of Ojo Caliente and Antoinette Suazo of Taos; first cousins: Edwin Fisher, Dena Fisher, Serena Taylor, Kendra Taylor, Nichole Gutierrez, Ashley Gutierrez, Consuelo Gurule, Sara Gurule, Victoria Lovato, Nicholas Lovato; as well as numerous other cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. A devotional service will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 12 noon at the Tres Piedras Elementary School. Burial will follow at the Tres Piedras Community Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Amy Tainter, Victoria Archuleta, Frances Herrera, Christina Lucero, Amanda Sandoval and Rachelle Jaramillo. The family of Sammy James Gurule has placed their trust in the Rivera family of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Telephone 505-753-2288 or Toll Free 1-800-443-4854

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12 noon ~ Monday
November 13th. 2006
Tres Piedras Elementary School
Tres Piedras, New Mexico

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Tres Piedras Community Cemetery
Tres Piedras, New Mexico

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Name Sammy James Gurule
Date of Birth February 11th, 1988
Date of Death November 9th, 2006
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe
Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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Gerald K. Metter published a tribute .

All of our prayers are with you.

Gerald, Beth, & Brianna-

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Armida Fleming published a tribute .

SIENTO MUCHO LO QUE LES PASO,ME DIO MUCHA TRISTESA SABER DE SAMMY,YO NO SUPE HASTA EL MARTES,PERO ME DOLIO MUCHO ME IMAGINO COMO ESTAN DIOS ESTA CON USTEDES,YO SE LO BUENO QUE ERA PERO SOLO DIOS SABE POR QUE PERMITE ESTAS COSAS NO SE QUE DECIRLES SOLO QUE LO SIENTO MUCHO DIOS LOS BENDIGA SIEMPRE LOS GUARDE EL ESTA DESCANSANDO Y TENEMOS LA SEGURIDAD QUE LO VAMOS A VER OTRA VEZ PRONTO DIOS LOS GUARDE UN ABRAZO NOS VEMOS.

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Deana Naranjo published a tribute .

Dear Edwin & Phyllis,

I'm so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Take comfort in knowing you raised a nice, respectable, loving son and that he will always be with you. You know have an angel waiting for you both. Take care and may god bless you both.

Deana Naranjo

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Ron And Linda Lee published a tribute .

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gurule,
Please let me begin by expressing my deepest and sincerest condolences on the loss of your wonderful son, Sammy. We had the privelege of meeting Sammy when he attended our SDA Central Church in Las Cruces. Although he only attended a few times, he made a very big impact on us.

My husband, Ron, had the special privelege of getting to sit with him during one of our pot lucks that we have after each Sabbath service. Sammy had brought his delicious salsa (with avaocado chunks) to the pot luck that day. Unfortunately, I was unable to be there, but it was the first thing my husband mentioned as he walked in the door after church that day. He commented on how delicious it was and how everyone had asked him to bring it for every pot luck.

We have an 18 year old daughter at NMSU also majoring in Animal Science and we mentioned to Sammy and to her, that they should look each other up. Unfortunately, the classes are so large, that they didn't get to contact each other. How we wish they had. How we wish that we had had the time to do alot of other things too. We have never met a young man like Sammy--that made such a big impression in such a short time. He was so pleasant, sweet, friendly, and you could see that he had Jesus in his heart. It was obvious, by the way he presented himself. You did an excellent job in raising him.

It is comforting knowing that we will all see each other in Jesus Christ again someday soon and we pray that He will comfort you and bless you as we all wait patiently for that glorious day.

I was telling my mother and uncle about this terrible tragedy and it turns out that my uncle knows both of you. His name is Leonard Ramirez and he worked in Ojo Caliente and that area when he was in the State Police. He had nothing but nice things to say about you and your family.

Once again, we are so sorry for your loss. And ours. May God bless you and give you strength and courage during this time. You are in our thou

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Lionel M. Padilla published a tribute .

I would like to send my deepest condolences to Phyllis & Edwin. Your son was and forever will be a great person. I only knew him for a short period of time while he attended school here at NMSU, but during that time he made his love for the both of you clear and had high goals set for himself. He has made me a better person and has taught me that you need to live life to it's fullest and strive for the best just like he did.

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Lionel M. Padilla published a tribute .

I would like to send my deepest condolences to Phyllis & Edwin. Your son was and forever will be a great person. I only knew him for a short period of time while he attended school here at NMSU, but during that time he made his love for the both of you clear and had high goals set for himself. He has made me a better person and has taught me that you need to live life to it's fullest and strive for the best just like he did.

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Mario Leon published a tribute .

I want to send out my condolences to all the family for your loss. Sammy was a good friend of mine and I very glad to have known him he will always be in my prayers.

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Greta Gurule published a tribute .

Phyllis & Edwin: My deepest condolences to both of you in your loss. You raised a great young man and he will be greatly missed. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Love you both!

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Sister Alice Martinez published a tribute .

Dear Edwin and Phyllis,
I am Amanda Sandoval's neice from Tucson. I had met Sammy on many occasions particularly at this year's fair. He sure was a gentle person and full of smiles. My family and I want to express our condolences to you both. We are praying for you as you go though this most pain and trying time.

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Jenelle S. Manzanares published a tribute .

My sincere condolences and prayers.

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Sherry published a tribute .

Edwin and Phyllis,

Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel for you. Please know that you are in my prayers and a truly special person will be missed by all. Thank you for the time in your lives and Sammy's that you shared with me.

-Sherry

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Lucas And Jesucita Trujillo And Family published a tribute .

Please accept our most sincere condolences on the death of Sammy. Words cannot express the loss of a loved one. May God give you the comfort, strength and support during this most difficult time.

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Rena Padilla published a tribute .

Edwin, Phyllis
MY thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow, take comfort in the lord and know that he will never leave you nor forsake you, You raised a wonderful son, you are all beautiful people. A true example of what life should really be lived like here on earth. we will never forget what you and sammy did for us when my father had his stroke. the comfort and peace i felt as he assured me that my dad was going to be ok. I am eternally greatful for having met such a wonderful family. I will continue to pray for you.

Rena Padilla

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Mr & Mrs Joe Aldaz And Family From El Rito published a tribute .

Mr and Mrs Gurule, we could not beign to tell you how sad we feel for you and your family. Your son was a great person through all of the good things that I have heard about him. You will be in our prayers.........

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Julia Trujillo-Domenico published a tribute .

Sammy, you will be missed so much by all who love you. You were a very speical person and touched everyone's hearts that have crossed your path. You were the sweetest person ever and had such a strong heart and strong will. I will miss our fun times at Hopewell. God will come soon and we will all rejoice together again. Your loving cousin. Julia

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Debbie Friday Jagers published a tribute .

We are all so very sorry about this tragedy. He was such a sparkle in your lives. God must have big plans for him to take him so young. Please know that we are with you in prayer. much love, Fridays, Jagers.

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Cassandra Ortiz published a tribute .

Sammy,
Well i can remember the first time I met you, we were in Glorieta at that retreat. I had so much fun with you, you were the only person who saw me for who I really was. The person beneith that pretty face. I thank you for that and I am sorry that I never gave you that chance, but you were so far away and it hurt me that I would not be able to see you that often. But I want your family to know that I loved you and you will be in my heart forever. And I know that you are in a better place right now. Lucky you, you made it to the place where I want make it some day. I just wish that I would have had one more day to see you, but you know what I will see you again very, very soon!! And to the family my love and prayers are with you. Love always, Cassandra Ortiz (granddaughter of Jennie Ortiz)

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Gallegos And Conklin Families published a tribute .

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Have comfort that Sammy has joined all of the great Cowboys from Las Tusas.

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Natalia Manzanares published a tribute .

To the family of Sammy!
I'm so very sorry about your loss of a wonderful young man! I don't even know what to say but that Sammy will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful young man for what I have known him. He will be greatly missed.

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Randy And Monica Trujillo Lucero published a tribute .

Edwin, Phyllis and family,

Our deepest Condolences to you. We are extremely sorry to hear of your loss. We knew Sammy when our son was in 4-H. He is a wonderful person. God Bless you all.

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Lenora Anatra published a tribute .

I am so sorry for the pain you are having. There are no words I can say to make you feel any better. Only time can heal the heart. I will pray for you and the rest of the family. Our children are only loaned to us from God and when he is ready to call them home, only he knows. Be strong for one day you will be joined with your son again.
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Lenora

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Shannon N. Roberts -Christina Trujillo Granddaughter Sda-Taos published a tribute .

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Sammy from church. He was a good kid. Now he is with the Lord serving as an angle. He will always be there for you all. Close your eyes and remember the happy memories and you will find him with you. May the Lord comfort your pain. God Bless you.

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Jennifer Campbell published a tribute .

Phyllis we are all praying for you. Remember his spirit will always be with you and what you two shared is something I hope to achieve with my family. We are here for you and Edwin. Please let me know if you need anything.

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Tori Ann Mortensen published a tribute .

Dear Edwin and Phyllis, I am so sorry that you lost your son. I cannot believe how hard that would be, I want you to know that everyone who has signed this book and those that havn't are all thinking of you guys right now. When you get down and are sad I would ask that you think of this quote,"Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened." In my words, Don't cry because he has passed on,but smile because he was good enough to go and be god's angel. If you ever need anything we are here.

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Tori Ann Mortensen published a tribute .

I always looked up to Sammy. He taught me right from wrong and taught me to dream.If I hadn't of met Sammy I know that I would have no self asteame. In memory of what Sammy taught me and of Sammy I would like to say DREAM BIG AND NEVER LET THE BULLIES KNOW THAT YOU ARE AFRAID!! Rest in peace Sammy I LOVE YOU!!!!

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