Albert Ernesto Struck

M, #10092, b. September 1954, d. 1 December 2023
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
Relationships
3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
Albert Ernesto Struck 1954-2023 (saved from obituary)
     Albert Ernesto Struck was born in September 1954. He was the son of Bernabe Porfilo Struck and Dolores Frances Trujillo. Albert Ernesto Struck married Doris (?) circa 1978. Albert Ernesto Struck lived in May 2004 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 He died on 1 December 2023 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico, at age 69.2

Albert Ernesto Struck

Albert Ernesto Struck, 69 of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on December 1, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dolores and Bernabe Struck; sister Martie Struck Miera; grandparents Meliton & Elena Trujillo and Meliton and Clorinda Struck; in-laws, Bernadino & Roselia Vigil; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Albert is survived by his wife of 45 years, Doris Struck; his beloved daughters, Sofia Vigil (Steven), Elena Struck Flores (Teodoro), and Patricia Struck. He had 6 grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as “PA”. Alicia Rose Vigil, lovingly known as “Chopa #1”, Alexis Erica Flores, lovingly known as “Chopa #2”, or “Dos”, Julianna Christina Dolores Flores, lovingly known as “Flowers” or “Flower Child”, Samuel Joshua Albert Vigil, lovingly known as “Chopo”, Daniel Isaiah Vigil, lovingly known as “Dan the Man”, and Avah Erin Flores, lovingly known as “the little one”. He is also survived by his siblings, Frank Struck, Orlinda Struck, Bernadette Chavez (James), Bernabe Struck, Jr. and Robert Gaitlin (Lettie); in-laws, Jessie Miera, Bobby Vigil (Carol), Clarence Vigil (Sandra), Antonio Vigil (Anna) and Del Velasquez (Eloisa); plus nieces and nephews; uncles and aunts Meliton Struck (Lucille), Stephen Trujillo (Diana), Meliton Trujillo (Louise) and Jake Trujillo; as well as many cousins who he loved and many, many friends.

Albert was an outstanding athlete at Taos High School, and an avid Taos Tiger fan, rarely missing a game. He supported all Taos High athletes. His sports legacy will live on through his grandchildren.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army, with the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry. He was highly commended by his superior officers and commanders, serving in the infantry as both a gunner and clerk. He was a loyal soldier who served in Korea.

In his later years, Albert took up the hobby of cane making, which he enjoyed gifting to family and friends, or any one in need.

Albert was known as a very kind man with large hands. He was rich in family and friends and would go out of his way to say hello or reach out to call or to check in on you. Our gentle giant had a very generous heart who cared for so many. Our lives were forever touched to have known him. Thank you for being an exceptional human being and for being the BEST Husband, Father and Grandfather. Albert was also an amazing Brother, Uncle and Friend.

Rosary will be recited on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 7pm at San Francisco de Asis Catholic church. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10am at San Francisco de Asis Catholic church, with burial to follow at St. Francis Cemetery in Ranchos de Taos.

The family of Albert Ernesto Struck has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com
https://www.devargastaos.com/obituaries/albert-struck.2


He was buried on 18 December 2023 at St. Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.

Children of Albert Ernesto Struck and Doris (?)

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Dolores Frances (Trujillo) Struck, Memorial ID 214140651,
    Birth: 6 October 1932
    Death: 21 May 2004
    Burial: Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214140651/dolores_frances-struck: accessed May 2, 2024), memorial page for Dolores Frances Trujillo Struck (6 Oct 1932–21 May 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 214140651, citing Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Taos Mountain Chapter - DAR (contributor 47156188).

    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/219/214140651_5846696f-1482-4d4e-81be-ba4de0916b5b.jpeg,.
  2. [S3410] Albert Ernesto Struck, De Vargas Funeral Home of Taos (Taos, NM), https://www.devargastaos.com/obituaries/albert-struck, 03 Dec 2023, n/a. Hereinafter cited as De Vargas Funeral Home of Taos.

Albert Joseph Struck

M, #11715, b. 16 January 1917, d. July 1981
Last Edited=17 Aug 2025
Relationships
1st cousin 2 times removed of Terresa Ann Struck
1st cousin 3 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     Albert Joseph Struck was born on 16 January 1917 at Ranchos De Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico. He was the son of Jose Wallace Struck and Procopia Sandoval. Albert Joseph Struck died in July 1981 at Annapolis, Ann Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 64.

Arthur Struck

M, #12371
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
Relationships
3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     Arthur Struck married Nancy (?) Arthur Struck is the son of Willie Struck and Julia Dominguez.

Barbara Struck

F, #12402
Last Edited=5 Dec 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
     Barbara Struck married Jim Larson. Barbara Struck is the daughter of Jose Salomon Struck and Theodora Garcia.

Child of Barbara Struck and Jim Larson

Bernabe Struck Jr.

M, #10099
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
Relationships
3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     Bernabe Struck Jr. is the son of Bernabe Porfilo Struck and Dolores Frances Trujillo.

Bernabe Porfilo Struck

M, #10087, b. 17 November 1930, d. 8 June 2020
Last Edited=5 Dec 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
Bernabe P. Struck 19302020 (saved from obituary)
     Bernabe Porfilo Struck married Dolores Frances Trujillo. Bernabe Porfilo Struck was born on 17 November 1930 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 He was the son of Meliton Struck and Clorinda Martinez. Bernabe Porfilo Struck lived in August 2005 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.2 He died on 8 June 2020 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico, at age 89.1,3

Bernabe P. Struck

Bernabe P. Struck age 89, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on June 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores T. Struck; daughter Martie Struck Miera; parents Meliton and Clorinda Struck; in-laws Meliton and Elena Trujillo; brother Willie Struck; sisters Cecilia Jimenez, Rosa Simpson, and Luz Trujillo.

Bernabe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Upon returning home he worked for many years as the postmaster of the Ranchos Post Office. For many, he was a father figure and was an avid Taos Tiger fan.

He is survived by his children Albert Struck (Doris), Frank Struck, Orlinda Struck, Bernadette Chavez (Jamie), Bernie Struck, Robert Gatlin (Nancy), son-in-law Jessie Miera; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; siblings Priscilla Martinez, Meliton Struck, Jr. (Lucille) and many other loving relatives and cherished friends.

Public visitation will be held on Friday June 12, 2020 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM in the Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, wearing of face masks will be required. Private Rosary will be recited at DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos, with burial to follow at the St. Francis Cemetery. A Public Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

The family of Bernabe P. Struck has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019. www.devargastaos.com
https://www.devargastaos.com/obituaries/bernabep-struck.3


He was buried at St. Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1,3

Children of Bernabe Porfilo Struck and Dolores Frances Trujillo

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Bernabe P. Struck, Memorial ID 211239821,
    Birth: 17 November 1930, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA
    Death: 8 June 2020, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA
    Burial: Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211239821/bernabe_p-struck: accessed December 3, 2025), memorial page for Bernabe P. Struck (17 Nov 1930–8 Jun 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 211239821, citing Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Chris Pederson (contributor 49611503).
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2023/298/211239821_0ad26ba7-a099-4630-aa23-9c36721d54e7.jpeg?v=1698207167,.
  2. [S3408] Willie Struck, The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, New Mexico), newspapers.com, 18 August 2005, C002. Hereinafter cited as The Santa Fe New Mexican.
  3. [S3419] Bernabe P. Struck, De Vargas Funeral Home of Taos (Taos, NM), https://www.devargastaos.com/obituaries/bernabep-struck, 10 Jun 2020, n/a. Hereinafter cited as De Vargas Funeral Home of Taos.

Bernadette Struck

F, #10096
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
Relationships
3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
     Bernadette Struck married James Chavez. Bernadette Struck is the daughter of Bernabe Porfilo Struck and Dolores Frances Trujillo.

Betty William Struck

F, #4579, b. 22 January 1930, d. 21 February 2015
Last Edited=1 Nov 2025
Relationships
Aunt of Terresa Ann Struck
Grandaunt of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
Great-granddaughter of Jose Tranquilino Trujillo
Betty Struck in 1949 for graduation from Natrona High School, Wyoming
Picture of Betty W. Howell from her obituary
     Betty William Struck was born on 22 January 1930 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.1,2 She was the daughter of William Ismael Struck and Cleofitas Trujillo. Betty William Struck graduated in 1948 at Natrona High School, Natrona Co., Wyoming.1 She married Robert Stanley Johnson Sr. on 5 November 1949 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.3 Betty William Struck and Robert Stanley Johnson Sr. were divorced. Betty William Struck married Harold Edward McMackin on 24 November 1961 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming. Betty William Struck and Harold Edward McMackin were divorced on 8 May 1963 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming. Betty William Struck married Mervyn Tate Howell on 1 August 1969 at Uinta Co., Wyoming.1 Betty William Struck and Mervyn Tate Howell were divorced in February 1971 at Wyoming. Betty William Struck lived in May 2013 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming. She was cremated at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.1 She died on 21 February 2015 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 85.1,2 The cause of death was Alzheimer’s disease.1

Betty W. Howell (January 22, 1930 – February 21, 2015)
Posted by: 4news in Obituaries March 3, 2015

Betty W. Howell - Sweetwater County Obituaries
Betty W. Howell, 85 of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at her home. She was a resident of Rock Springs and a former long-time resident of Casper, WY. Mrs. Howell died following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Betty was born January 22, 1930 in Casper, WY. She attended schools in Casper and graduated from Natrona High School in 1948.
Betty married Robert S Johnson and had three children Robert S, William J, and John R Johnson. Betty and Robert eventually divorced and she later married Ed McMackin and they had one daughter, Carrie Lynn.
Betty was employed by Mountain Bell Telephone Company where she started as a switch board operator working her way into a front office position. She was one of two women that were offered positions with the company that were considered a “man’s position” at the time. They were also the first to receive equal pay to their counterparts. She retired with Mountain Bell as a Second Level Supervisor.
Betty believed that her sons should have the opportunity to hunt and fish, and she took her sons and nephews fishing and camping when they were younger. She continued to hunt and fish with her sons even as they became adults. She loved deer and antelope hunting on the prairie as well as elk hunting in the mountains with her brother, sons, and grandchildren. She also loved going fishing in Wyoming’s mountain streams and lakes, and she even made it to Canadian waters. Betty also adored her opportunity to be a mother to her daughter, and she enjoyed doing things with her including shopping and helping her excel in her school activities.
Betty loved to travel and she enjoyed visits to California, Las Vegas, and it wasn’t unusual to find her in Deadwood, SD playing a slot machine. After her retirement she even traveled to Atlanta, GA where she visited the Coca-Cola factory and had wonderful stories of her trip to share with her children and grandchildren.
Betty had an unselfish and endless love for her family. She would travel near and far to watch the events that her grandchildren participated in including basketball, wrestling, and hockey. All of her grandchildren brought her great joy, and she would hold her grandbabies for hours.
Betty is survived by three of her four children, Robert S (Ava) Johnson of Recluse, WY, William J Johnson of Rock Springs, WY, and Carrie L (David) Lee of Casper, WY. Twelve grandchildren, (Robert) Stacy, Wes, Rebecca, John, (William) Shawn, Ryan, Joshua, Christian, Gabriel, Jordan, (Carrie) Austin, Aubree. Seventeen great grandchildren, sister Viola Bullington, sister-in-law Georgia Fay Struck, and numerous great nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M. Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Friday one hour prior to the rosary and on Saturday morning at the Church, one hour prior to services.
http://wyo4news.com/obituaries-2/betty-w-howell-january-22-1930-february-21-2015/.1


She was buried on 7 March 2015 at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, Plot: KENDALL_39_2_3.1,2

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census13 April 1940Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming4

Child of Betty William Struck and Harold Edward McMackin

Citations

  1. [S2346] Betty W. Howell (January 22, 1930 – February 21, 2015), Wyoming 4 News, http://wyo4news.com/obituaries-2/betty-w-howell-january-22-1930-february-21-2015/, 03 Mar 2015, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Wyoming 4 News.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Betty William (Struck) Howell, Memorial ID 160073293,
    Birth: 22 January 1930, Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, USA
    Death: 21 February 2015, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
    Burial: Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160073293/betty_william-howell: accessed November 1, 2025), memorial page for Betty William Struck Howell (22 Jan 1930–21 Feb 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 160073293, citing Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA; Maintained by Angela Cable (contributor 47277708).
    Parents
    William Ismael Struck 1904–1946
    Freda Trujillo Struck 1909–1991
    Spouses
    Robert Stanley Johnson Sr 1927–2005 (m. 1949)
    Harold Edward McMackin 1939–2006 (m. 1961)
    Mervyn Tate "Mert" Howell 1934–2008 (m. 1969)
    Siblings
    Viola Virginia "Vi" Struck Bullington 1929–2018
    George Struck 1931–2014
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/68/160073293_5e39816e-9a31-4d73-a518-787965b28620.jpeg,.
  3. [S2836] Wyoming, U.S., Marriage Records, 1869-1971: Wyoming State Archives; Cheyenne, WY, USA; County Marriage Records Through 1908
    Source Information
    Ancestry.com. Wyoming, U.S., Marriage Records, 1869-1971 (database on-line) Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
    Original data: Wyoming Marriage, Death, and Divorce Indices. Wyoming State Archives. Cheyenne, WY., Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Wyoming, U.S., Marriage Records, 1869-1971.
  4. [S2242] Struck, census, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, Ancestry.com website, 1940 United States Federal Census

    Name: Betty Struck
    Age: 10
    Estimated birth year: abt 1930
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Wyoming
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
    Street: North Kimball
    House Number: 702 Rear
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    Sheet Number: 14B
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    William Struck 35
    Freda Struck 31
    Viola Struck 11
    Betty Struck 10
    George Struck 8

    Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Casper, Natrona, Wyoming; Roll: T627_4573; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 13-9.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.

Bonnie Lynn Struck

F, #4512
Last Edited=6 Aug 2025
Relationships
Sister of Terresa Ann Struck
Mother of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
2nd great-granddaughter of Jose Tranquilino Trujillo
2nd great-granddaughter of Henry Weidman
4th great-granddaughter of Emanuel Warfel
     Bonnie Lynn Struck is the daughter of George William Struck and Georgia Fay Warfel. Bonnie Lynn Struck married Robert Patrick Legerski, son of Joseph Julius Legerski and Edith Mae Lucas, on 4 June 1977 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.1

Citations

  1. [S2790] Robert Patrick Legerski, Vase Funeral Home, Rock Springs,WY, https://www.vasefuneralhomes.com/obituary/robert-legerski, 21 Apr 2023, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Vase Funeral Home.

Cecilia F. Struck

F, #10083, b. 4 March 1924, d. 2 March 2016
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
     Cecilia F. Struck was born on 4 March 1924 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 She was the daughter of Meliton Struck and Clorinda Martinez.

Cecilia F Jimenez enlisted into the Womens Army Corps during World War II on 17 March 1944, service number A-816068.            Cecilia F. Struck married male Jimenez. Cecilia F. Struck lived in August 2005 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.2 She died on 2 March 2016 at Edgewood, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico, at age 91.1 She was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.1

Children of Cecilia F. Struck and male Jimenez

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Cecilia F (Struck) Jimenez, Memorial ID 159044630,
    Birth: 4 March 1924, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA
    Death: 2 March 2016, Edgewood, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA
    Burial: Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159044630/cecilia_f-jimenez: accessed May 2, 2024), memorial page for Cecilia F Struck Jimenez (4 Mar 1924–2 Mar 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 159044630, citing Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Graveyard Walker (contributor 47314881).

    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/97/159044630_1460031745.jpg,.
  2. [S3408] Willie Struck, The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, New Mexico), newspapers.com, 18 August 2005, C002. Hereinafter cited as The Santa Fe New Mexican.

Charlene Gloria Struck

F, #12398, b. 19 September 1945, d. 17 July 2020
Last Edited=29 Dec 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
Charlene Gloria Struck 1945-2020 (saved from obituary)
     Charlene Gloria Struck was born on 19 September 1945 at Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 She was the daughter of Jose Salomon Struck and Theodora Garcia. Charlene Gloria Struck was baptized on 10 May 1957 at First Presbyterian Church, Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico. She graduated in 1962 at Taos High School, Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico. She married Jerry Valerio circa July 1983 at Taos Co., New Mexico. Charlene Gloria Struck lived in July 1983 at El Prado, Taos Co., New Mexico. She lived in May 1985 at Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico. She graduated in 2003 at University of New Mexico, Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico, Bacheolor of Science in General Studies.1 She married Gilbert J. Labadie on 29 September 2004 at Taos Co., New Mexico. Charlene Gloria Struck lived in August 2005 at Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.2 She lived in August 2010 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.3 She was cremated.1 She died on 17 July 2020 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 74.1

Charlene Gloria Struck

Age 74, passed away on July 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada where she lived for many years with her daughter and three granddaughters. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend.

She was born in Taos, New Mexico on September 19, 1945 to Jose Salomon Struck and Theodora Garcia Struck, and was the oldest of 5 sisters. She graduated from Taos High School in 1963 and moved on to attend college at both Brigham Young University and New Mexico State University, where she studied elementary education.

At the age of 30, she gave birth to her one and only daughter Jessica, who was her absolute best friend. She was unfortunately plagued by many health problems throughout her life, but she never let that get in the way of being the primary caregiver to both Jessica and her beloved parents.

In 2003, she worked diligently and attained her dream of being a college graduate by earning a Bachelor of Science in General Studies from the University of New Mexico Taos location.

In 2006, another dream came true when she became a Nana to her first granddaughter Laynie. Not long after Laynie was born, she realized she couldn't stay away, and ended up moving to Las Vegas to live with Jessica and her family. In 2009, her second granddaughter Frankie was born, and in 2010 she was blessed once again with her third granddaughter Gabi. Helping raise her granddaughters was one of her greatest joys. She adored every moment she spent with them and formed a special bond with each of them.

Her family was her entire life and she lived for every accomplishment that they achieved. One of her favorite things was watching her granddaughters dance competitively. She sat for hours at competitions just to have them see her smiling face in the front row. She was an amazing cook, and also loved to read and spend time with her family. She always made everyone she greeted feel like family, and was known as "Nana" to everyone who was lucky enough to come in contact with her.

She was preceded in death by her father Salomon Struck, her mother Theodora Struck, and her sister Debbie Struck. She is survived by her daughter Jessica Bliven, her son-in-law Matthew Bliven, and her granddaughters Laynie, Frankie, and Gabi Bliven, all of Las Vegas, NV. She is also survived by her sisters Sylvia Roybal, Barbara Larsen, and Jeanie Sena all of Denver, CO, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and a network of special family friends in Las Vegas, NV. Charlene's favorite place in the entire world was with her daughter and three granddaughters. As such, she was cremated and her remains will be kept in her daughter's home. A memorial service will be held in Las Vegas in the near future.
The Taos News (Taos, New Mexico)
Thu, Aug 13, 2020 ·Page B12.1


Child of Charlene Gloria Struck and Jerry Valerio

Citations

  1. [S3417] Charlene Gloria Struck, The Taos News (Taos, New Mexico), newspapers.com, 13 August 2020, B12. Hereinafter cited as The Taos News.
  2. [S3412] Jose Salomon Struck, Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations (Taos, NM), https://www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/josesalomonstruck, 18 Aug 2005, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations.
  3. [S3415] Theodora Struck, Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations (Taos, NM), https://www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/theodorastruck, 19 Aug 2010, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations.

Charles Struck

M, #12375
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
Relationships
3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     Charles Struck married Elaine (?) Charles Struck is the son of Willie Struck and Julia Dominguez.

Cora Struck

F, #10659, b. circa 1924, d. 9 September 2000
Last Edited=7 Jan 2025
Relationships
1st cousin 2 times removed of Terresa Ann Struck
1st cousin 3 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
     Cora Struck was born circa 1924 at New Mexico. She was the daughter of Fidel Struck and Marina Salazar. Cora Struck died on 9 September 2000 at Raton, Colfax Co., New Mexico.

Daniel David Struck

M, #4511
Last Edited=5 Mar 2025
Relationships
Brother of Terresa Ann Struck
Uncle of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
2nd great-grandson of Jose Tranquilino Trujillo
2nd great-grandson of Henry Weidman
4th great-grandson of Emanuel Warfel
     Daniel David Struck is the son of George William Struck and Georgia Fay Warfel.

David Dean Struck

M, #4515, b. 2 September 1970, d. 3 January 2007
Last Edited=9 Aug 2023
Relationships
Brother of Terresa Ann Struck
Uncle of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
2nd great-grandson of Jose Tranquilino Trujillo
2nd great-grandson of Henry Weidman
4th great-grandson of Emanuel Warfel
David Dean Struck
     David Dean Struck was born on 2 September 1970 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.1 He was the son of George William Struck and Georgia Fay Warfel. David Dean Struck was never married.

'He was their angel'

By LAURIE CREASY
Star-Tribune staff writer
David Dean Struck was the most eloquent of teachers, though he never spoke.

"David was totally reliant on other people's care," says Sue Pavelik, a former nursing manager at Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center in Rock Springs, where David lived until his death on Jan. 3. "And yet he taught me more about life than anyone except my own child. In his world, we were the different ones."

He needed patience as others fed, bathed and clothed him. He needed creativity in order to make his needs known.

"He almost walked, but he never talked," his mother, Fay Struck, recalls. "He communicated with his eyes, and you just knew what he was thinking. You wanted to do for him."

If he was happy, Sue said, David would rock back and forth contentedly. If he was uncomfortable, his eyes would get wide or he would squirm.

David was a beautiful young man. "He had the thickest black hair I've ever seen," Sue recalls, likening it to the hair on one of her childhood dolls. "He had big brown eyes and thick, thick, thick black eyebrows. He was George's clone."

Despite his normal birth, the Strucks realized David wasn't like other children. University of Utah doctors diagnosed brain damage -- but could not pinpoint the cause. They could do nothing.

Besides, they told the Strucks, children like David usually died before the age of 3.

"We had him for almost 37 years," Fay says.

The Strucks brought their son home and lavished love on him. They took him everywhere, even on camping trips. "He was such a cuddly little thing," Fay remembers.

He lived with them for 12 years, but it couldn't last.

"He just got too big to lift," Fay says. She and George sent him to the Wyoming State Training School at Lander, where he lived for 19 years. Fay and George visited him there two or three times a month. The school was good for David, she remembers; the staff took him camping and horseback riding, and he made many friends.

Befriending David was easy. Something about him drew people, even strangers. "There was nobody that didn't like him. He had a very contagious smile," Sue recalls, "and when his parents came into the room, he lit up."

As Fay and George aged, the trip became harder on them.

"We started missing him a little too much," Fay says, "so we brought him home. He was still the same sweet little guy." They moved him into the rehabilitation center.

When Sue first met the Strucks, she says, "I thought, 'My God, I'm never going to be able to please these people!' Then I realized they wanted things to be a certain way because they loved him so much. He has an amazing family."

One client at the center made sure he had one of her stuffed animals every day. "She mothered him to death," Sue recalls. Another kissed him on the head every time he passed.

David fell ill often, and sometimes he had to be fed through a tube. Sue recalls reintroducing him to solid food, an applesauce-consistency concoction the staff wasn't sure he would like. He rolled it around in his mouth, tasting and testing. "Then he let out a cry and made this wonderful face," Sue says. "He was so excited -- like a baby bird opening its mouth for a worm."

Time after time, David bounced back from bouts of pneumonia. His caregivers got so used to his resiliency that when he finally succumbed, they were shocked.

At the viewing, one caregiver fell apart. Another -- pregnant at the time -- drove in from Salt Lake City for the viewing, then drove back the same night. "There was a lot of laughter ... and a lot of tears," Sue says of the viewing.

"He did more for everyone than they realized," Fay says, then adds, "He did more for us than we realized."

"I think about him every day," Sue confesses. "He was sent to teach the rest of us."

He was George's best buddy. He was Fay's pride and joy.

Sue sums it up best: "He was their angel."2 He died on 3 January 2007 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 36.1

DAVID DEAN STRUCK
ROCK SPRINGS David Dean Struck died Wednesday, Jan 3, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of respiratory complications.

He was born Sept. 2, 1970, in Rock Springs. He was one of the first students at the Child Development Center, which he attended for eight years. He was taught by Karen Oldfield for one year. He then moved to the Wyoming State Training School in Lander where he lived for 19 years. He then moved back to Rock Springs and resided at the Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center until the time of his death.

Survivors include his parents, George and Fay Struck of Rock Springs; one brother, Dan Struck of Van Nuys, Calif; three sisters, Bonnie Legerski and husband Bob of Rock Springs, Terri Redman and husband Steve of Layton, Utah, and Susan Nichols and husband Steve of Rock Springs; three nephews, Matt Legerski of Salt Lake City and Philip Trujillo-Nichols and Dan Nichols, both of Rock Springs; one niece, Kristin of Laramie; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Freda Struck; and his maternal grandparents, George and Mildred Warfel.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs.

The Rev. Carl Beavers will officiate. Interment will be in the St. Josephs Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday at the Vase Chapel from 6-8 p.m. and again at the chapel on Monday morning until time of funeral services. Pallbearers include Dan Struck, Steve Nichols, Bob Legerski, Matt Legerski, Phillip Nichols, Dan Nichols and Steve Redman. Honorary pallbearers include, George Bullington and Buddy Kaumo.3
He was buried on 8 January 2007 at Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), David Dean Struck, Memorial ID 76696855,
    Birth: 2 September 1970, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
    Death: 3 January 2007, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
    Burial: Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 April 2021), memorial page for David Dean Struck (2 Sep 1970–3 Jan 2007), Find a Grave Memorial no. 76696855, citing Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA; Maintained by Angela Cable (contributor 47277708).
    Parents George Struck 1931–2014,.
  2. [S1783] 'He was their angel' - David Dean Struck, Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY, 01 Feb 2007. Hereinafter cited as Casper Star Tribune.
  3. [S1771] Rock Springs Rocket Miner Newspaper, online http://www.rocketminer.com, Obituary for David Dean Struck, published on 05 Jan 2007. Hereinafter cited as Rock Springs Rocket Miner Newspaper.

David Gilbert Struck

M, #9238, b. circa 1909
Last Edited=2 May 2024
Relationships
1st cousin 2 times removed of Terresa Ann Struck
1st cousin 3 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     David Gilbert Struck was born circa 1909 at New Mexico. He was the son of Francisco Grant Struck and Rumalda Aragon.

David Struck Jr.

M, #7105, b. 20 April 1885, d. 27 July 1951
Last Edited=6 Jan 2025
Relationships
Great-granduncle of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd great-granduncle of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     David Struck Jr. was born on 20 April 1885 at Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 He was the son of George David Struck and Maria Josefa Agapita Mondragon. David Struck Jr. married Terisina Tafoya in 1906. Before 1951 David Struck Jr. was a Taos County sheriff, at Taos Co., New Mexico. He died on 27 July 1951 at Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico, at age 66.1 He was buried at St. Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census1 July 1885Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico
CensusJune 1900Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico
Census19 April 1910Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico

Child of David Struck Jr. and Terisina Tafoya

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), David Struck, Memorial ID 214140228,
    Birth: 20 April 1885
    Death: 27 July 1951
    Burial: Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214140228/david-struck: accessed January 4, 2025), memorial page for David Struck (20 Apr 1885–27 Jul 1951), Find a Grave Memorial ID 214140228, citing Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Taos Mountain Chapter - DAR (contributor 47156188).

    Parents
    George David Struck 1824–1911
    Spouses
    Terecina Tafoya Struck 1884–1965
    Siblings
    Francisco Grant "Frank" Struck 1866–1955
    Maria Adelaide Martinez Strock 1868–1946
    George Struck 1870–1925
    Maria Aletta "Lettie" Struck Martinez 1874 – unknown
    Jose F. Strock 1875–1960
    Fidel Struck 1887–1943
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2022/46/214140228_4bda1578-e303-4d32-9426-39eb3f6f3f1f.jpeg,.

Deborah Lee Struck

F, #12397, b. 23 February 1956, d. 27 October 2008
Last Edited=5 Dec 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
Debbie (Struck) Quintana (saved from obituary)
     Deborah Lee Struck also went by the name of Debbie. She was born on 23 February 1956.1 She was the daughter of Jose Salomon Struck and Theodora Garcia. Deborah Lee Struck was baptized on 10 May 1957 at First Presbyterian Church, Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico. She married Theodoro F. Medina in September 1977 at Taos Co., New Mexico. Deborah Lee Struck lived in September 1997 at El Prado, Taos Co., New Mexico. She married Theodoro F. Medina in September 1997 at Taos Co., New Mexico. Deborah Lee Struck married Daniel Quintana. Deborah Lee Struck died on 27 October 2008 at Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico, at age 52.1,2

Debbie Struck Quintana

Debbie Struck Quintana, 52, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2008. She is preceded in death by her father, Salomon Struck. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Quintana, children, Ted & Sarah Medina, stepchildren, Herbert Quintana, Feliz Conway and Tascia Carey, mother, Teddie Struck, sisters, Jeanie Sena, Sylvia Roybal, Barbara Larson, Charlene Struck and her nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited on October 30, 2008. Funeral mass was held on October 31, 2008. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment was held at the Miera Family Cemetery.
https://www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/debbiestruckquintana.2




Taos News' former business manager dies

Debbie Struck (Medina) Quintana. 52, the former business manager of The Taos News died unexpectedly Tuesday (Oct. 27).
Quintana, a Taos resident, worked for over two decades at the newspaper, beginning at the front desk and then working her way up to business manager.
Billie Blair, The Taos News former publisher and editor, recalled Quintana's dedication to her work in the late '70s and through the '80s, connecting the newspaper to the people it serves.
"She had great potential. She had a mind for business and took a personal interest in the success of each and every employee," Blair said.
Jerry A. Padilla, The Taos News Spanish editor, remembered Quintana's sense of humor and helpfulness. He said she was a major asset to the paper.
Quintana is preceded in death by her father, Salomon Struck. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Quintana; children, Ted and Sarah Medina; mother, Teddie Struck; sisters, Jeanie Sena, Sylvia Roybal, Barbara Larson, Charlene Struck; and many other relatives.
Arrangements are pending. according to Rivera Family Mortuaries.
-Staff report
The Taos News (Taos, New Mexico)
Thu, Oct 30, 2008 ·Page A002.3


She was buried on 31 October 2008 at Manuel Miera Family Cemetery, Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1,2

Children of Deborah Lee Struck and Theodoro F. Medina

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Deborah “Debbie” (Struck) Quintana, Memorial ID 30994740,
    Birth: 23 February 1956
    Death: 27 October 2008
    Burial: Manuel Miera Family Cemetery, Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30994740/deborah-quintana: accessed December 3, 2025), memorial page for Deborah “Debbie” Struck Quintana (23 Feb 1956–27 Oct 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30994740, citing Manuel Miera Family Cemetery, Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Kenneth D. Bogard (contributor 46562702).
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2023/284/30994740_9fe3a46d-fb17-42f5-9c78-9eb3fbfb137c.jpeg,.
  2. [S3413] Debbie Struck Quintana, Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations (Taos, NM), https://www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/debbiestruckquintana, 29 Oct 2008, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations.
  3. [S3414] Taos News' former business manager dies, The Taos News (Taos, New Mexico), newspapers.com, 30 October 2008, A002. Hereinafter cited as The Taos News.

Dewey Struck

M, #5089, b. March 1900
Last Edited=1 Jul 2024
Relationships
Granduncle of Terresa Ann Struck
Great-granduncle of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     Dewey Struck was born in March 1900 at New Mexico information from 1900 New Mexico Census. He was the son of George Struck and Juanita Teresa Tafoya. The cause of death was died in infancy.

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusJune 1900Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico, lists born Mar 1900 in New Mexico, 2-months old

Eduardo Struck

M, #7104, b. 5 October 1882, d. 1942
Last Edited=7 Jan 2025
Relationships
Great-granduncle of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd great-granduncle of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     Eduardo Struck was born on 5 October 1882 at Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 He was the son of George David Struck and Maria Josefa Agapita Mondragon. Eduardo Struck married Maria Eutemia Gallegos on 8 January 1919 at Del Norte, Rio Grande Co., Colorado. Eduardo Struck died in 1942 at Saguache Co., Colorado.1 He was buried at La Garita Cemetery, La Garita, Saguache Co., Colorado.1

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census1 July 1885Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico
CensusJune 1900Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico2
Census2 February 1920Saguache Co., Colorado

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Edward J. Struck, Memorial ID 62295791,
    Birth: 5 October 1882
    Death: 1942
    Burial: La Garita Cemetery, La Garita, Saguache County, Colorado
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62295791/edward_j-struck: accessed January 7, 2025), memorial page for Edward J. Struck (5 Oct 1882–1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 62295791, citing La Garita Cemetery, La Garita, Saguache County, Colorado, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.

    Spouses
    Porfiria Martinez-Santistevan Struck 1887–1918
    Maria Eutemia Gallegos Struck 1889–1973
    Children
    Elsie Struck Gallegos 1903–1962
    Esther Struck 1908–1916
    Frank Joe Struck 1923–1983
    David Jose Struck 1926–2000
    Darita Struck Martinez 1928–2011
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/27/62295791_3b5dc024-57ed-4200-9453-3eaea860b7a2.jpeg,.
  2. [S2245] Struck, census, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, Ancestry.com website, 1900 United States Federal Census

    Name: Edward Struck
    Age: 17
    Birth Date: Oct 1882
    Birthplace: New Mexico
    Home in 1900: Ranchos, Taos, New Mexico
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: David Struck
    Father's Birthplace: New York
    Mother's name: Josefita Struck
    Mother's Birthplace: New Mexico
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    David Struck 76
    Josefita Struck 51
    Edward Struck 17
    David Struck 15
    Fidel Struck 12
    Wallas Struck 11

    Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Ranchos, Taos, New Mexico; Roll: 1003; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1241003.
    Source Information:

    Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.

Eleanor Struck

F, #12379
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
Relationships
3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
     Eleanor Struck married Ronnie Alarid. Eleanor Struck is the daughter of Willie Struck and Julia Dominguez.

Elena Struck

F, #12387
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
4th cousin of Kristin Lynn Legerski
4th great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
     Elena Struck is the daughter of Albert Ernesto Struck and Doris (?) Elena Struck married Teodoro Flores.

Elsie Struck

F, #7100, b. July 1868, d. 3 November 1962
Last Edited=17 Aug 2025
Relationships
Great-grandaunt of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd great-grandaunt of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
     Elsie Struck was born in July 1868 at Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico. She was the daughter of George David Struck and Maria Josefa Agapita Mondragon. Elsie Struck married Jose Candid Blaz Salazar on 29 December 1884 at Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Catholic Church, Taos Co., New Mexico. Elsie Struck died on 3 November 1962 at Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico, at age 94.1 She was buried on 6 November 1962 at Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.2,1

Lifetime Native Of Ranchos Dies
Elaiza Struck Salazar, 94, a lifetime resident of Ranchos, died at 3 p.m. Saturday.
She is survived by a son, Frank, Center, Colo., and a daughter, Domitila S. Vigil, Ranchos de Taos. Mrs. Manuelita S. Martinez of Arroyo Seco is a sister. Other survivors include 24 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis, at Ranchos. Father Patrick Lopez officiating. Burial was at San Francisco cemetery at Ranchos. The Eulogy was delivered by J. A. Maes.
Casket bearers were Salomon Struck, Dewey Struck, Albino Struck, Rudolfo Salazar, Rafael Varos and Jose L. Duran. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Valerio, Willie Struck, Alfonso Vigil, Esmael Salazar, Eusevio Salazar, Bernie Salazar.
Garcia Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Taos News (Taos, New Mexico)
Thu, Nov 08, 1962 ·Page 11.1


Census

CensusDatePlace
Census21 July 1870El Rancho, Taos Co., New Mexico Territory

Citations

  1. [S3205] Lifetime Native Of Ranchos Dies, The Taos News (Taos, New Mexico), newspapers.com, 8 November 1962, 11. Hereinafter cited as The Taos News.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Eliza (Struck) Salazar, Memorial ID 214141751,
    Birth: 1868
    Death: 1962
    Burial: Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214141751/eliza-salazar: accessed August 16, 2025), memorial page for Eliza Struck Salazar (1868–1962), Find a Grave Memorial ID 214141751, citing Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Taos Mountain Chapter - DAR (contributor 47156188).
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/219/214141751_9b83b6dd-5d99-42ed-b65d-b1bda8914f2f.jpeg,.

Elsie Struck

F, #12373
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
Relationships
3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
     Elsie Struck married Michael Loibl. Elsie Struck is the daughter of Willie Struck and Julia Dominguez.

Elviria Struck

F, #7644, b. 4 November 1897, d. 15 April 1979
Last Edited=9 Jan 2025
Relationships
1st cousin 2 times removed of Terresa Ann Struck
1st cousin 3 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
     Elviria Struck was born on 4 November 1897 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 She was the daughter of Francisco Grant Struck and Rumalda Aragon. Elviria Struck married Jose Fidel Torres circa 1921. Elviria Struck died on 15 April 1979 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico, at age 81. She was buried at St. Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census8 June 1900Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Elvira S Torres, Memorial ID 214323235,
    Birth: 4 November 1897
    Death: 1 April 1979, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
    Burial: Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214323235/elvira_s-torres: accessed January 8, 2025), memorial page for Elvira S Torres (4 Nov 1897–1 Apr 1979), Find a Grave Memorial ID 214323235, citing Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Taos Mountain Chapter - DAR (contributor 47156188).

    Spouses
    PFC Fidel Torres 1893–1969
    Children
    Infant Boy Torres 1922–1922
    CPL María Lourdes T Torres Maés 1923–1998
    Rumalda Elvira "Rumie" Torres Montoya 1924–2009
    Maria Loyola Torres Montoya 1926–2010
    Barbara Torres Merhege 1928–1998
    Fidel C Torres Jr 1930–2018
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/225/214323235_fb7c3c0f-d922-41cf-929a-0e3aa487d454.jpeg,.

Eric Struck

M, #12384
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
4th cousin of Kristin Lynn Legerski
4th great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     Eric Struck is the son of Phillip Leonard Struck and Rose (?)

Ernesto George Struck

M, #10660, b. 9 January 1918, d. 15 January 1994
Last Edited=7 Jan 2025
Relationships
1st cousin 2 times removed of Terresa Ann Struck
1st cousin 3 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     Ernesto George Struck was born on 9 January 1918 at New Mexico. He was the son of Fidel Struck and Marina Salazar. Ernesto George Struck died on 15 January 1994 at age 76.

Fanny Struck

F, #7647, b. 1907
Last Edited=12 Feb 2019
Relationships
1st cousin 2 times removed of Terresa Ann Struck
1st cousin 3 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
     Fanny Struck was born in 1907 at New Mexico. She was the daughter of David Struck Jr. and Terisina Tafoya.

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census19 April 1910Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico

Fidel Struck

M, #7106, b. 31 August 1887, d. 12 February 1943
Last Edited=9 Jan 2025
Relationships
Great-granduncle of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd great-granduncle of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     Fidel Struck was born on 31 August 1887 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 He was the son of George David Struck and Maria Josefa Agapita Mondragon. Fidel Struck married Marina Salazar in 1908 at Taos Co., New Mexico. Fidel Struck died on 12 February 1943 at Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico, at age 55.1 He was buried at Jesus Nazareno Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.2

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusJune 1900Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico
Census28 April 1910Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico
Census27 January 1920Ranchos, Taos Co., New Mexico

Children of Fidel Struck and Marina Salazar

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Fidel Struck, Memorial ID 214602574,
    Birth: 31 August 1887
    Death: 12 February 1943
    Burial: Jesus Nazareno Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214602574/fidel-struck: accessed January 4, 2025), memorial page for Fidel Struck (31 Aug 1887–12 Feb 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 214602574, citing Jesus Nazareno Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Taos Mountain Chapter - DAR (contributor 47156188).

    Parents
    George David Struck 1824–1911
    Siblings
    Francisco Grant "Frank" Struck 1866–1955
    Maria Adelaide Martinez Strock 1868–1946
    George Struck 1870–1925
    Maria Aletta "Lettie" Struck Martinez 1874 – unknown
    Jose F. Strock 1875–1960
    David Struck 1885–1951
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/233/214602574_34915965-b430-4d53-9654-b9fed6d5b327.jpeg,.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, Fidel Struck, Memorial ID 214602574,.

Fidel Struck

M, #11716, b. 1918, d. 9 September 1968
Last Edited=17 Aug 2025
Relationships
1st cousin 2 times removed of Terresa Ann Struck
1st cousin 3 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
     Fidel Struck was born in 1918. He was the son of Jose Wallace Struck and Procopia Sandoval. Fidel Struck died on 9 September 1968 at Taos Co., New Mexico.